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Manhasset girls soccer, field hockey teams face rivals (See page 4)

Police Department reveals more details on Quogue crash (See page 6)

Legion Post 304 installs new officers (See page 8)

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Manhasset school district victim of cyberattack (See page 3)

Manhasset School District Acting Superintendent of Schools Gaurav Passi announced the ransomware attack at the Oct. 7 meeting of the board of education. (Stock, File Photos)

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Manhasset School District Dealing With Ransomware

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he Manhasset School District was the victim of ransomware, Acting Superintendent of Schools Gaurav Passi revealed at the Oct. 7 board of education meeting.

“At this time we can confirm that we have discovered ransomware in our system,” Passi said. “And that the malicious actor—or threat actor, as the term is referred to in cybersecurity circles—has claimed to have stolen data. We continue to investigate the threat.”

He added, “Our district is the victim of a criminal act. We will continue to work with law enforcement and our experts and see this matter through to completion. As you know, we continue to take data security and privacy very seriously.”

Ironically, Passi’s revelation came during what is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The district took its network off line on Sept. 14 when it detected what Passi called “a service disruption.”

At that time, he related, “We promptly commenced an investigation. We notified law enforcement and the state Education Department chief privacy officer. And we deployed a team of [information technology] professionals to methodically determine which specific systems were impacted.”

The district was able to restore data from its backup system and, Passi observed, “We continue to make significant progress in our restoration process and our work continues.”

Teachers were allowed to access their files on Oct. 8, enabling them to retrieve lesson plans and other files that were saved on the file server.

“The network disruption has caused very challenging circumstances to both our teachers and our students,” Passi admitted. “Once again our teachers have been asked to step outside their comfort zones, to stretch and reimagine themselves as they tend to the needs of our students each and every day. We continue to face a confluence of challenges that we as a school community could not have imagined just a short time ago.”

Passi observed that ransomware attacks have been on the rise and Manhasset is one of the latest victims.

During public comment, a resident stated that “it’s widely rumored that the

Manhasset community to enrich the educational experience of the students of the Manhasset schools.”

During that meeting, Passi stated, “Last week, as the board and community are aware, our students and staff had to adapt to another challenge.

A service disruption incident that required us to take our computer network offline. It’s important for the community to know that we are working as diligently as possible to resolve this situation both in a quick and careful manner. We want to reassure the board and reassure the Board of Education Trustee Erin Boyce listens as student representative community that we are bringing all Kathryn Cajdjis asks Acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi about hot spots resources to bear to solve the situation during the September 21 meeting.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo) in a methodical manner.”

Passi added, “Our classroom data breach had a lot of personal and attempted a follow-up, board President instruction may look different, but it private information on our staff and Patricia Aitken cut him off, stating that certainly hasn’t stopped. And again, I our children and it has been comprovisited all three buildings. One thing is the district doesn’t want to compromised—and poses a significant threat mise the investigation. clear after these 18 months is that our to our children and community. My teachers have the proven ability to get Earlier, Passi had stated, “We want question is, what exactly have the through difficult times by reimagining the community to be assured that the hackers claimed to have stolen and district will comply with all applicable instruction in case of challenge, and in what measures need to be taken to notification requirements to those who this case they have and will continue [ensure] identify theft protecto adapt instruction to ensure that may be affected and will give tion for the community students continue to be productive.” further guidance to those and all stakeholders?”

In response to a question by board who may be victims.”

Passi responded of education student representative Foundation Kathryn Cajdjis, Passi said the hot that he could not Help provide details spots are in “health, attendance and At the Sept. 21 board teacher work areas. We are working because the investiof education meeting, gation is still ongoing to bring our network systems back on the district received and “we’ve been line, but right now the priority is being a $1,500 grant from advised not to answer given to those areas to help us function the Manhasset Tower specific questions until in terms of health and safety and also Foundation to rent the investigators are getting access to web-based tools.”

50 internet hot spots able to complete what The Tower Foundation Hacks On The Rise to help restore some they’re doing. Threat helped the district with The most prominent victim of connectivity. actors have said to us a $1,500 grant to buy 50 ransomware among Long Island According to its that they’ve accessed hots spots that enabled website, the foundation school districts so far has been some of our data. connectivity while it Rockville Centre. In July 2019, its “is a nonprofit organiWe’re investigating that rebuilt its network. zation established in statement.”

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Ransomware Is ‘National Security Threat’ Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said this spring, “One thing is clear: Ransomware is a national security threat.” Last week, President Joseph Biden convened a multi-nation meeting to discuss the problem.

Senator Schumer’s press release noted, “Once a computer is infected with ransomware, it can be extremely difficult to recover the

compromised files until the ransom is paid. Hackers are able to do this by extorting businesses, individuals and institutions when they infect computers with malware and encrypt their data, thereby taking computers and smartphones hostage and then charge a ransom to retrieve it. It is often very difficult—if not impossible—to trace. Schumer added that ransomware has two major, devastating consequences. First,

victims cannot use the computer systems on which they depend until files are unlocked, rendering them virtually paralyzed in today’s digital age. But more importantly, victims’, including children’s, personal information is often compromised when hackers gain access to a computer housing confidential information, including financial records, medical reports, Social Security numbers and more.”

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Girls soccer, field hockey teams face rivals

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coach.

“I hope to get the chance to meet them again,” he said.

MacArthur coach Jamie San Filippo said, “It was like a playoff game. We always play each other hard.”

Manhasset lost its ensuing game to Plainedge, 3-1, and at press time had a 5-4-2 league record as MacArthur stood atop the standings with a 7-4-0 mark.

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n the space of a week, Manhasset High School was host to consequential games that provided a preview of the upcoming playoffs.

On Oct. 8, the Indians fell to visiting MacArthur 2-0 in a Conference A1 girls soccer showdown with first place at stake. The higher seed gets home field advantage, which could have psychological benefits.

“This definitely ranks as a major disappointment,” someone observed to Manhasset coach Chris Keen.

“Yes, we were frustrated with the outcome,” he said. “What’s more important to me is that we figure out where we’re going to be for the playoffs. This game certainly would have helped in terms of seeding.”

He added, “MacArthur is a great team. But now I hope we meet them again—but to beat a team three times in a season is tough. I hope we get that chance to get some revenge.”

The Indians lost to MacArthur by the same score in the first round.

In its seeming simplicity, soccer has few statistics, unlike baseball or football—shots on goal, corner kicks and goalie saves. Those who watch European soccer broadcasts might see another stat, “pass completion percentage.” By that measure, MacArthur definitely had the advantage in this game, connecting with regularity.

Bella Calabro and Hailey Hnis had second half goals for the Generals, the last coming with about two minutes left.

“We think too much, we try to be perfect instead of trusting our instincts,” Keen assessed. “And we try to make the perfect pass and make too passes when you just gotta take what’s there. And it might be a 30-yard shot or a 5-yard shot, but you have to have a little more instinct, a little more feel.

I think we played scared today, and it showed with some of the passes that were not crisp.”

“It’s been a roller coaster of a season,” he continued. “I think it’s true of everyone in our conference.

Old Rivals

Manhasset’s Shea Panzik (5) moves past Garden City’s Rory Heslin and Sheila Mullins as Despina Giannopoulos (27) watches.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Manhasset’s Elizabeth Modano (7) stood out on offense for the Indians, blasting a shot on net as MacArthur’s Caitlin Berry defends.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

I think everyone has a few games they wish they could have back. And everyone has games where everything clicked. But I’ve learned being in this

conference long enough is that it’s important to have it click at the right time.”

Keen is in his ninth year as head

The Garden City field hockey team visited Manhasset on Oct. 13 in what was sure to be a precursor to the Nassau County Class B championship game. The two have dominated the sport for decades. A bump in enrollment moved Garden City to the A ranks this past spring, in a pandemic-delayed 2020 campaign, The Trojans naturally won the title.

Manhasset copped the Long Island Class B crown with a 1-0 win over Miller Place on April 24. The state tourney was not held in the spring.

This year, Garden City is back in the B ranks and is at its customary place atop the Conference I standings. The Trojans remained perfect, downing the Indians 2-0 despite long stretches of Manhasset positional dominance and pressure on the goal.

With the win, Garden City (9-0) took a two-game lead over Manhasset (7-2). The Indians lost at Garden City 1-0 on Sept. 21 in the first round.

“We did a lot of the right things.

We just didn’t score,” said 25-year Manhasset coach Steve Sproul. “They got two shots and goal and scored on both—that was the difference. All in all, we have to be proud of what our girls did today. We have to go back to the drawing board and get ready for the championship game.”

Sproul called this year’s team “solid and well-balanced,” with the potential to reach the state tourney—if it can get past Garden City, of course.

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RANSOMWARE from page 3 computer system was breached and it reportedly paid $88,000 (its insurance deductible) to hackers.

Senator Chuck Schumer, at a press conference later that year, made note of the increasing attacks on computer systems.

According to a press release,

“The July ransomware attack kept the Rockville Centre School District locked out of its operating system and ran the risk of exposing students’ private information to hackers.

Similarly, Schumer explained, the Mineola School District was also attacked by the same ransomware in

August, however, they did not have to pay a ransom because all their data was backed-up offline. Those that are attacked by ransomware but don’t have to pay ransom, are forced to rebuild servers and scrub all files. Furthermore, Lynbrook School District was attacked this past

February, damaging the school’s email and forcing the school district to rebuild the server. “ To comment on this story, email frizzo @antonmediagroup.com

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Police Reveal More Details Of Quogue Crash

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he Quogue Village Police Department announced several updates in the investigation of the July 24 crash that resulted in the deaths of five people, including three men from Manhasset, and seriously injured another.

At around 11:15 p.m., a speeding Nissan Maxima heading westbound slammed head-on into an eastbound Toyota Prius being used as an Uber on a curvy stretch of Montauk Highway in Quogue. Both Justin B. Mendez, 22, of Shirley, who drove the Maxima, and Uber driver Farhan Zahid, 32, of Bay Shore, were killed. Also dying in the accident were brothers James Farrell, 25, and Michael Farrell, 20, along with their friend Ryan Kiess, 25, all of Manhasset. Brianna Maglio, 25, of

Garden City was severely injured and is recovering.

The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit recovered data from the event data recorders, commonly known as the “black box,” of both vehicles, which showed the following information: The Maxima’s speed at the time of the collision was approximately 86 mph and its top speed was approximately 106 mph approximately 3½ seconds prior to the collision, with no indication of braking. The speed of the Prius at the time of collision was approximately 27 mph with a top speed of approximately 38 mph approximately 4 seconds prior to impact, with braking.

According to reports, the speed limit on the curve is 30 mph, down from 40

The victims of the July 24 accident were remembered at the Jimmy’s Gold Star Memorial Run last month in Manhasset. It was run in honor of U.S. Army Ranger James J. Regan of Manhasset, killed in Iraq in 2007.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

mph on the straight portions.

A witness who was driving eastbound at the time stated, “I saw a red car [Maxima] near the old VFW in Quogue on Montauk Highway. I did not realize until after my headlights had illuminated the vehicle that the red car had no lights on and was completely blacked out. When this vehicle passed me, it appeared as [if] the vehicle was traveling at over 100 miles per hour, which sounded like a race car, taking my breath away. Next, I saw a police car with the emergency lights on around 100 yards or 10 to 15 seconds behind the red car, with the police car not making any headway of closing the distance between them.”

In accordance with protocol of the New York State Attorney General’s Office and state law, any death of a person potentially caused by an act or omission of a police officer is reviewed

by the Attorney General’s Office. That office reviewed this incident and indicated that there was no cause to pursue action against the police officer.

James P. Farrell, the father of Michael and James, has subsequently sued the County of Suffolk and both the Village of Quogue and its police department.

The suit charges the county with improper road maintenance and design and neglecting to implement safety measures on a stretch of road the suit claims has had frequent accidents.

Farrell’s suit also faults the village for not following proper procedure in police vehicle pursuits.

This collision is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Village of Quogue Police Department at 631-653-4791.

—Submitted by Quogue Chief of Police Christopher B. Isola with additional reporting by Anton Media Group

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n Wednesday, Oct. 6, Manhasset American Legion Post 304 held its annual Installation Luncheon at the Legion Hall, located at 27 Bayview Ave., Manhasset.

Nassau County American Legion Commander Frank Colon performed at the ceremony.

Acting Chaplain Donald O’Brien gave the benediction and prayer before the meal.

The installed officers for 2021-22 are Post Commander Peter J. Killian; First Vice Commander James T. Brooks; Second Vice Commander John Iacono; Third Vice Commander and Adjutant Donald O’Brien; Treasurer William P. Urig; Membership Chairman Anthony Buzzitta; Chaplain Lionel Mailoux; Historian Peter Cogan; Service Officer Navin Arora; and Sergeant-at-Arms Thomas Buzzitta.

The post recognized Doctor Richard Heinl, DDS, who will be celebrating his 97th birthday on Oct. 24.

Anyone interested in joining the American Legion should contact Anthony Buzzitta at 516-365-8428.

—Submitted by the American Legion

The new officers are Membership Chairman Anthony Buzzitta; First Vice Commander James T. Brooks; Commander Peter J, Killian; Third Vice Commander and Adjutant Donald O’Brien; and Historian Peter Cogan. (Photo Courtesy of the American Legion)

Eagle Scout Project Preserves Gaga Pit James J. D’Angelo of Manhasset Boy Scout Troop 97 chose the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI) as his Eagle Scout Project beneficiary.

The museum’s mission is to encourage children’s natural interest in science by providing opportunities for them to be actively involved in scientific discovery, investigation and hands-on learning. While growing up, D’Angelo attended many of the SMLI classes and summer camps starting as early as pre-school. He has very fond memories of his time at

the museum and wanted to be able to give back. The museum identified the restoration and preservation of its Gaga pits as a need. The Gaga pits are an immensely popular recreational element and attraction for the children who attend these programs.

D’Angelo planned out the project, which involved surveying the pits, replacing and/or fixing any broken planks, digging out the boards, thoroughly cleaning them and then finally staining them with an environmentally-friendly preserver.

In addition to the planning, fundraising and execution of a project, an Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate leadership, which includes directing volunteers, communicating to them what needs to be done, ensuring tasks are age appropriate, supplying them with materials and monitoring everyone to make sure they are doing their jobs safely and effectively.

D’Angelo had the additional challenge of implementing a COVID safety protocol during this time as well.

Many Boy Scouts from both Manhasset Troops 97 and 71 assisted in this project as did friends and neighbors. Their successful efforts will add longevity to the Gaga pits. In addition to the supplies purchased for the project, D’Angelo used the monies from his fundraising efforts to provide the museum with a mobile storage container for their field equipment and donated the remainder of the funds to the museum.

—Submitted by Manhasset Troop 97 Scoutmaster John J. D’Angelo

UPCOMING EVENTS

Halloween Fun Comes Early To Plandome Road The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and Shop Manhasset will host a “Halloween on Plandome” event on Sunday, Oct. 24.

Activities start at 1 p.m. with a kickoff party at Mary Jane Davies Green featuring magicians, kids craft and giveaways.

From 2 to 5 p.m. there will be a trick or treat at participating mercants on

Plandome Rd. Entertainment sponsors are Enchanted Parties and the Science Museum of Long Island. Event sponsors are Lynx Mortgage Bank, Compass, Manhasset Baseball League, Douglas Elliman and the Stretch Zone.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

Shed The Meds Event On Tap

Volunteers working on one of the Gaga pits.

(Photos Courtesy of John J. D’Angelo)

The Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) and the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) will host a “Sheds the Meds” event on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Shelter Rock Elementary School, 27A Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset.

Looking to get rid of unseen medications? Drop them off for safe disposal at

this event. Participating is easy; just drive up, drop off your expired or unwanted medications and drive away.

Safely disposing of medications prevents pollution of our waterways, protects our environmemt and keeps them out of the wrong hands. Needles, liquids and ointments cannot be accepted.

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‘Government At Its Worst’ Bureaucratic delays frustrate contractors

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in the Department of Consumer Affairs so they would be able to wo contractors stood in the process applications faster. That was John Ciotti Conference Room in vetoed by the county executive. And the county government center we failed to receive enough votes to and told legislators that they have lost override that veto. We recognized that a combined half a million dollars in there was an issue, tried to correct it potential revenues thanks to bureauand the administration stood in our cratic hurdles. way to be able to correct that. To now Dimitrios “Jim” Manitaras of see these results today certainly adds Massapequa and Tony Chan of insult to injury.”

Queens told their tales of waiting After calling the delays “a dismore than a nine months and a year grace,” Legislator Laura Schaefer respectively to get new contractors’ li(R–Westbury) said, “I for one am censes from the county’s Department very happy that people came to me of Consumer Affairs. over the past couple of years, some According to a press release, “At contractors and businesses who were From left, Republican legislators Laura Schaefer, Steve Rhoads and Tom [recent] budget hearings [department telling me that they could not get their McKevitt were at the press conference with aggrieved contractors.

Commissioner] Gregory May conrenewals. I’ve heard many times that (Photo by Frank Rizzo) firmed that there is currently a backlog people sent in their documents, only and a death in the family respectively. to be told months later, ‘We need this did not want any delays. of 800 new applications, and over “My wife is yelling at me, saying, For nine months, he said, “[I’ve 5,000 license renewal applications document,’ and it’s the same docubeen] getting the runaround. And ba- ‘How are we going to pay our bills?’” waiting to be processed.” ment that they asked for two months he confessed. “I don’t blame her. With before. It’s ridiculous. There’s no sically it’s because Consumer Affairs Legislator Steve Rhoads (R– five kids and two in college….” doesn’t have the right help. And I’m Levittown) presided over the Oct. 7 excuse. And it needs to be rectified. So Chan said he’s missed out on jobs not here to throw anybody under the press conference and noted, “One I hope this message gets out.” totaling $450,000 and stated, “The reabus. I think that link has broken, and in six small businesses have closed Rhoads called on County Executive son why I applied for a Nassau County Laura Curran to fix the problem if we can help that department fill as a result of the pandemic. And license is because I have friends and in the gaps, it would help all of the now we discover, as businesses are immediately. and vowed, “To all those other customers that know of my struggling to recover, our Department contractors, not only me, to move on businesses that have contacted our quality work, so I applied. It’s been and create a better environment so of Consumer Affairs is demonstratoffices—help is on the way.” over a year. Every time I try to get we could pay our bills. Because ing a level of incompetence that is the application there’s always unprecedented. This is an example of every day that goes by, I have The Response excuses, delays, reasons.” people begging me to do government at its worst.”

A spokesperson for the county Rhoads thanked the work and I can’t—I can’t Both Rhoads and the contractors executive wrote in an email: two contractors for take the job because I made comparison with neighboring “This is an unacceptable delay at want to be a legitimate Suffolk County. Chan said that, even I feel like the county sharing how the delays the Department of Consumer Affairs. have impacted their licensed contractor. in the midst of the pandemic, he got The applications need to be processed has failed me. families and businesses, and the backlog eliminated. Under a his license there in a matter of weeks. Because of [this delay] —Contractor adding, “Behind every “I feel like the county has failed me,” I must have lost about new management plan, we anticipate Jim Manitaras contractor who’s waiting that the bulk of pending applications $50,000 and not only said Manitaris, who owns Creative on a license, there are real that, but I’ve also had to Home Construction and is a 30-year will be fully processed within the people with real families and real coming weeks. The plan includes, pay [liability] insurance while county resident. situations. And they simply cannot waiting for the process. So now I’m “I’m not talking for myself, I’m among other things, the assignment wait. And the bottom line is they paying over $1,000 a year for contalking for many people,” he said. “I of supplemental staff from other should not wait.” tractor’s insurance but I can’t get my have many friends who are not going county agencies to assist the existing According to the 2021 prelimilicense to move forward.” to come in and do what I’m doing.”

Consumer Affairs personnel with this nary county budget document, the He pleaded with the legislators, “I He related that he had once held project, additional computer and Department of Consumer Affairs went related equipment for the supplemencontractor’s licenses in both counties, hope you get this resolved and [we] but they lapsed when he went into an can move on. “It’s [gone on] too long, from 30 employees to 25 between tal staff, new project management the 2020 and 2021 budgets. In the another field of work. After getting laid I’m going to lose my house if I don’t protocols and practices, and daily proposed 2021 county budget, it off he wanted to start up his construc- get [the license].” reporting systems with benchmarks to anticipated departmental revenues Manitaris related that when he tion business again. He emphasized ensure that applications are processed (from licenses and fines) of $5.944 applied for his first license years ago, that he had five kids, two in college, timely to completion. The COVID-19 and “as you know, taxes and [the cost “They were very fast, four to six weeks, million versus department expenses pandemic created certain logistical of $2.011 million. and I got my license. There were no of living] are very expensive.” challenges and hurdles and it’s our job Rhoads commented, “This legisproblems. I thought I was going to do Manitaris said he has no problem to overcome them.” lature last year, during our budget the same thing [this time around].” getting a new license In Suffolk. In What did you think of this hearings, realized there was a need for He related that two women who Nassau, by contrast, he paid his fee article? Share your thoughts additional personnel, and we put in on Jan. 6 and put in his application on handled licenses in the department with me by email at: frizzo@ antonmediagroup.com missed work time because of an injury our budget five additional employees Jan. 7. He went in person because he

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oing into its 201st year, the Jericho Cider Mill had to make the tough decision to cancel its bicentennial celebration last year due to the pandemic.

Instead, the mill celebrated this momentous milestone retro-actively on Oct. 16 after getting through the peak of COVID. Family, friends, fans of the mill and local officials were all on-hand to celebrate the momentous occasion.

There was even an apple crumb cake to celebrate the milestone.

“It was awesome to finally be able to celebrate this,” owner Ted Ketsoglou said.

“It’s great.”

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, along with councilmembers presented a citation to Ketsoglou to recognize the historic establishment.

Muttontown Mayor James Liguori also presented Jericho Cider Mill with a citation.

Saladino noted how not many businesses in America can say they’ve been in business for 200 years, joking that, “I think Teddy Roosevelt was an intern here in his early years when he was in high school.”

The history of the mill goes way back to the early 1800s.

The original Jericho Cider Mill was located on Route 106 about half a mile north of Jericho Turnpike. George Doughty, was a Florida contractor whose grandfather and father owned the mill.

At the turn of the century, it was bought by George Doughty’s grandson, Benjamin Doughty. The mill’s big moneymaker for many decades was an alcoholic product called champagne cider. Unfortunately, the coming of prohibition in 1919 closed down the old cider mill. After the closing of the mill, another Jericho farmer, John Hicks, opened the cider mill about 1,000 feet farther south along Route 106. Hicks was a member of the Long Island family whose members include the Quaker preacher Elias Hicks, and

Jericho Cider Mill Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary Local officials and owners of the Jericho Cider Mill stand pose for a photo at the mill’s 200 year anniversary celebration.

Photo by Tim Seeberger

Everyone got a slice of the apple crumble The mill was selling its famous cider, birthday cake. Photo by Tim Seeberger apple cider donuts and jelly at the event.

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Valentine Hicks, one time president of the Long Island Railroad. Hicks produced vinegar and sweet cider until his death in the 1930s.

Farmer John Zulkofske then bought the mill from Hicks’ nephew .

John’s son, George worked at the mill and soon took over the mill from his father. The cider mill, a two-story white barn which presses more than 40,000 gallons of the sweet liquid each year.

The cider mill gets its apples from the Hudson Valley, one of the major apple producing areas in the country. The apples that are pressed for cider are washed and loaded into the Willmes

press. They are grounded and pressed, and the cider is then pumped into tanks. After settling and chilling, the cider is filled into jugs, which are refrigerated until sold. The apple leftovers, called “mash”, are very high in nitrogen.

Although some gardeners take away mash from the mill, about two truckloads weekly go to a gardening dump.

The mill is still famous for that cider, as well as its apple pies and apple cider donuts, too. The secret? Everything is all-natural, with no preservatives added.

Today, the tradition continues with employees that grew up at the mill. Ailing in health, George Zulkofske, who owned

the Jericho Cider Mill since 1958, sold it in November of 2015 to Ted Ketsoglou (George’s wife, Agnes drove two hours to attend the celebration.) Ketsoglou’s family manufactured ice cream and distributed it, which he said gave him the experience to run the cider mill.

The Cider Mill is run by his son Kerry and Kerry’s wife Brianna. A alumni herself, a photo hangs on the wall of Brianna at age 16 working as a cashier. Her aunt, who also worked at the mill, had brought her along with her sister to help on days they didn’t have school. Kerry met his true love the day he first walked into the mill. The

mill has upgraded some of its equipment to larger ovens to keep up with the volume, but the recipes will always stay the same.

As for the next 200 years, Ketsoglou said he plans to continue to grow the business, especially in its wholesale division and do what the cider mill does best: “Continue to give quality products for a fair price and continue to bring fresh ingredients down to the Long Island area.”

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Sewanhaka High School Announces New Program

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ewanhaka High School’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department is thrilled to announce its new project, FACSfreSH, a student-run vegetable garden. With the help of 10th grader, Mathew Cruz of Troop 298 in New Hyde Park, the idea blossomed into a reality during the summer of 2021. Through his Star Scout Project, Cruz’s goal was to give back to Sewanhaka High School by building a bridge for the future. Troop leaders, teachers, parents, and students from across the Sewanhaka Central High School District got together to build four raised garden beds. The goal is to provide our students with a handson learning experience that will positively impact their educational experience for years to come.

The Introduction to Culinary Arts class is learning about gardening,

nutrition, and using our homegrown ingredients in cooking labs.

The term farm-to table has new meaning as students learn the connection between nature and their own food supply. Late summer was the perfect time to plant our fall crops. We planted beets, squash, peas, spinach and kale. With the help of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, students got their first lesson on planting seeds and the optimal conditions to reap a great fall harvest.

Planning ahead, students have also planted garlic and flower bulbs that will bloom into beautiful flowers in the spring. By working together and challenging the students to lead, the Sewanhaka community is thriving.

—Alexandra Andrade is the chairperson/coordinator of Family and Consumer Sciences at Sewanhaka High School

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Northwell Health Opens Glen Cove Hospital Caregiver Center To Provide Support

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o mark the opening of its fully-equipped, modern Caregiver Center, Glen Cove Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with hospital and Northwell leaders, government and community officials and a Long Island patient and her parents who shared their experiences as caregivers.

The Caregiver Center was built as part of a total $750,000, 2,600-squarefoot project, which also includes a renovated lobby, reception area, gift shop and cafe. Thanks to Glen Cove Hospital’s efforts, the volunteer Community Partnership Board funded the new Caregiver Center.

The initiative was led by the late Barbara Hoover and the co-chairs of the group, Bea Banker and Adrienne Jones.

In addition, the hospital’s Auxiliary and Northwell Health supported the project to redesign the gift shop and cafe while the hospital also modernized and revamped its public spaces on the first floor used by visitors, patients and staff.

Glen Cove Hospital’s new Caregiver Center is designed to help people going through many types of challenges.

It provides a broad range of resources, emotional and psychosocial support, and respite for caregivers who have loved ones at the hospital or living in the community or part of the Glen Cove Senior Center, for example. The center is staffed by social workers, who train volunteer caregiver coaches on the hospital units to help identify caregivers in need of extra support.

“Today’s opening of this state-of-the-art Caregiver Center continues Glen Cove Hospital’s 100-year reputation of unrivaled dedication, skilled care, and service,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi for New York’s 3rd district, who participated in the event.

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Northwell Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with hospital and Northwell leaders, government and community officials and a Long Island patient and her parents who shared their experiences as caregivers.

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to assess their concerns member or friend can be an time to relax and unwind at act of love, an expression of the Caregiver Center while and needs and guide them commitment or the embodI’m visiting with friends or in toward the resources in the iment of a sense of duty—or community that might make therapy,” Rebecca said. all the above. But for each of “We are looking forward to a difference. For instance, the approximately 44 million seeing this center be a desti- if a loved one is ready for Americans who serve as a discharge to a rehabilitation nation that can help provide facility, a social worker can caregiver for a loved one, help the caregiver navigate it’s also an emotionally and their choices and find one physically demanding role, that accepts their insurance, one that can take a heavy toll.

Research shows that one in “It’s so important to have check ratings from appropriate organizations and is 10 caregivers experience positive support and close enough to home to a health decline while someone to speak with. make visits easy. providing hands-on, Having the caregiver center Main features of compassionate support as a resource is a very the Caregiver Center for another. welcome addition.” include: two reclining Speaking at the event were the Koltun family of sleeper chairs in private Christine Rice, Executive Director Plainview—Audrey and Scott, areas where caregivers can of the Glen Cove Senior Center. and their 21-year-old daughrelax; a resource center ter, Rebecca. Ms. Koltun, a with computers, desks, phones and Wi-Fi; two rehabilitation patient who conference rooms for private suffered a life-altering spinal resources and be a respite and a place for the commuconsultations with care cord injury in March, which nity,” said Kerri Scanlon, RN, teams; caregiver support left her paralyzed below the executive director of Glen groups; lounge areas with neck, transferred to Glen Cove Hospital.” aromatherapy and music, Cove’s rehab facility on Trained volunteer coaches spiritual support with onsite Aug. 17, Koltun said, “I feel and social workers meet chaplains; and a kitchenette comfortable knowing my with caregivers one-on-one stocked with healthy snacks parents were taking some

and beverages. The center has 24/7 access and is also available to staff members who are caregivers outside the workplace.

Christine Rice, executive director of the Glen Cove Senior Center, thinks the Caregiver Center will be a game-changer for many seniors and their family members. “There are so many levels of emotional support that may be helpful for a caregiver, whether they’re dealing with difficult family dynamics or physical, mental, psychological and spiritual needs,” she said.

“It’s so important to have positive support and someone to speak with. Having the caregiver center as a resource is a very welcome addition.”

To learn more about the Glen Cove Caregiver Center, call 516-674-1683 or email gchcc@northwell.edu.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

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hey came on bicycles, helmeted and ready to learn more about a much-loved town. In number, riders totaled 34 and they gathered recently to tour Levittown’s north and south sides on bikes. The weather was perfect, the riders and docents were excited and the tour guides, charged with the responsibility of keeping everyone safe and inline, were a bit apprehensive until the motorcycle police from the Nassau County Police Department 8th Precinct arrived to escort the tour.

After the riders took off, docents proceeded to their locations where they were engaged to explain the significant historical importance of the 22 locations scheduled for visits. With pride in their community evident and curiosity in seeing so many bicyclists travel down their street, local residents who spotted the ensemble waved and greeted them as they proceeded through the streets destined for the final site at the Levittown Historical Society Museum located in the Levittown Memorial Education Center on Abbey Lane in Levittown.

Comments and thank you notes from participants and tour guides after the ride summed up the success of the event. Bike Ride Committee Chairperson Frank McKenna said “... yesterday’s bike tour truly turned out to be a great success.“ McKenna’s appraisal was echoed by a number of riders and tour guides as well. “I had a lovely time.” wrote Janet Imbrogno, a rider from Wantagh.

“The tour leader and all the speakers and volunteers did an amazing job.

Everything was very well done and run so professionally. It was a fun day and I learned a lot.”

Lilliana Bascetta, who grew up in Levittown and now resides in Valley Stream, mobilized her group of coworkers from Sewanhaka High School where she teaches and who bike together. Her daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Andrew Piddoubny who live in Levittown, rode with the group. Bascetta wrote, “I had a wonderful time, enjoyed showing my daughter and son-in-law and coworkers the neighborhood.”

“It was great. I’ll do the full ride next year!”, wrote John Reagan of Islip, who is part of the Sewanhaka Bike group along with Michael Gregori, who also rode.

As of now, a ride is not scheduled

This year’s Levittown Historic bike tour consisted of 34 cyclists. Tour leader Scott Diamond is pictured fourth from right in a blue shirt (Photo courtesy of the office of Senator Kevin Thomas)

for next year, but several riders expressed an interest in riding again.

Levittown Special Events is the organization that has planned and organized Levittown’s anniversary celebrations since 2008. Chairperson Louise Cassano said the Anniversary Planning Committee at a future meeting and depending on volunteer

support will determine if that will take place.

Tour guide Susan Maher of Levittown wrote “Thank you. I had a lot of fun and everyone was great.”

And tour leader Scott Diamond, who planned and researched the specifics of the route taken, exhibited great pride in his accomplishments as he

settled down after months of planning outside the Levittown Historical Museum after the ride was completed.

Levittown will officially celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2022, marking the date from the time the first residents inhabited the homes in 1948. Plans for the event began in 2017 with a few events taking place that year and in 2018 and part of 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic had curtailed other events planned for the rest of 2019 and through this year.

The anniversary celebration will continue this year with a Howl-OWeen Pet and Partners Costume Parade on Saturday, Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Bluegrass Lane Pool and Park. Check out Levittown Special Events Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LevittownSpecialEvents/ or email levittown70@yahoo.com for information on additional events.

—Submitted by Levittown Special Events

VFW Post 9592 Of Levittown And Island Trees Announces The Following VFW Youth Scholarship Programs.

Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest • Open to all middle school students in the 6th, 7th and 8th Grades • Public, private, parochial or home school • Students must draft a 300–400-word typewritten essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief • This year’s theme is “How Can I be a Good American” • Students must submit their essay and 2021-22 Patriot’s Pen Entry Form to their nearest local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post by Oct. 31 • Awards are given out on the post, district, department (state) and national level.

• The First-Place award on the National Level for the Patriot’s Pen Contest is $5,000 Scholarship • Other awards are given to the National 2nd place through 53rd place winners

• Students interested in participating should visit www.vfw.org and click on the “Community” tab followed by the “Youth and Education” tab which will then bring you the “Youth Scholarship” tab. Under the “Youth Scholarship” tab the student will find the current Patriot’s Pen 2021-22 Entry Form.

• Entry Forms can also be found by visiting VFW Post 9592’s Webpage at www.vfw9592. org. Look for the link on the homepage.

• Please follow the instructions on the entry form along with additional eligibility requirements and rules.

• All entries must be received by your local VFW Post by Oct. 31 Voice Of Democracy Audio/Essay Contest • Open to all high school students in the 9th, 10th

11th and 12th grades • Public, private, parochial or home school • Students are provided a unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a patriotic– themed recorded essay.

• This year’s theme is “America–Where do we go from here?”

• Students are required to complete a 3–5-minute recording of their essay and submit it on a flash drive or by a shareable file via e-mail to their local VFW Post by Oct. 31 • Students must also submit their typewritten essay and contest entry form along with their recording.

• Awards are given out on the post, district, department (state) and national level.

• The First-Award on the national Level for the Voice of Democracy contest is a $30,000 Scholarship and

an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC • Other scholarships on the national level range from $1,000-$16,000 • Students interested in participating should visit www.vfw.org and click on the “Community” tab followed by the “Youth and Education” tab which will then bring you the “Youth Scholarship” tab. Under the “Youth Scholarship” tab the student will find the current Voice of Democracy 2021-22 entry form along with additional eligibility requirements and rules.

• Entry forms can also be found by visiting VFW Post 9592’s webpage at www. vfw9592.org. Look for the link on the homepage.

• Please follow the instructions on the Entry Form • All entries must be received by your local VFW post by Oct. 31 — Submitted by the VFW Post 9592 Of Levittown And Island Trees

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Massapequa Preserve Serves As Classroom For Science Students

or students in Massapequa High School’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science course, their own community provides a great place to study nature. They recently traveled to the Massapequa Preserve for some exploration and experimentation.

Students took part in the “A Day in the Life” river study program sponsored by the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission.

They gathered alongside the stream a few blocks north of Clark Boulevard to begin their observations. The young scientists measured stream speed and direction, recorded weather conditions, noted tree and plant life, did biological sampling of fish and invertebrates and conducted chemical testing of the water.

“They’re getting an understanding of the ecology of the area and the importance of the preserve,” science teacher Thomas Dempsey said.

Dempsey said that the trip to the

Representatives from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation spoke to students about fishing regulations.

Brooke Haag (left) and Olivia Austin did some bird watching and noted different species found in the park.

Kate Moran (left) and Bianca LaSpina did chemical testing of the stream at the preserve.

preserve is an annual tradition, so there is about 10 years of comparative data collected by Massapequa students.

Fellow science teacher Stacy Lopez led a bird watch. Students were able to identify more than 15 species of birds in the park including the downy woodpecker, northern flicker and golden-crowned kinglet. Some observations were made with sightings, others by identifying bird calls.

Representatives from Central Pine Barrens, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation were on hand to work with the students. Officials from the DEC spoke about the water body assessments that they conduct at the Massapequa Preserve and other parks on Long Island, as well as the importance of fishing regulations.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

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New Water Regulations Improve Quality But Impact Costs For District, Residents T summer, we must maintain eight supply wells,” RWD Chairman Michael Kosinski said. “This is why we encourage every resident with an irrigation system to follow our guidance to ensure they are in a position to conserve as much water as possible without sacrificing the health and beauty of their lawns and landscaping. One of the most effective and easy ways to conserve is to install a smart irrigation controller.”

Smart controllers replace standard irrigation clock timers and use a Wi-Fi connection to link up with local weather stations to automatically adjust watering schedules based on the forecast. This, in turn, allows the controller to understand how much water the lawn needs, usually one inch of water per week, and cuts down on any

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are very likely wasting tens of thousands of gallons of water every month. When an irrigation system is turned on in late March or early April and is turned off in the late fall, if watering schedules are not adjusted throughout the season, water is being wasted as watering needs change drastically between April and July. Smart irrigation

controllers know exactly how much water your lawn needs at any given time, avoiding this unintentional yet common wasting of water.

“We encourage all of our residents to inquire with their irrigation contractor about installing a smart controller when their system is being shut down or turning on for the season,” Chairman Kosinski continued. “Now is a great time of year to make the switch, especially as contractors are out turning off systems and performing required backflow testing.”

Residents should also note that their backflow devices require maintenance by irrigation contractors every fall. This is the perfect time to consider installing a smart controller in your home.

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he Roslyn Water District (RWD) would like to remind its residents of the importance of water conservation, especially as millions of dollars are being invested to upgrade treatment systems to meet the state’s new water quality standards.

As the need for capital to build new and upgraded facilities as well as the cost to operate these facilities increases, water rates and/or taxes will inevitably have to change to fill the budget gaps. For residents, the best way to minimize these potential increases is to ensure they are taking the appropriate measures to conserve water, especially while irrigating their lawns.

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Levels Teen Center Presents Original Play L

evels, the teen center in the Great Neck Library, is presenting the world premiere of Ben Zar’s original play, In Spite of You, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. at the Library’s Main Building at 159 Bayview Ave. in Great Neck.

The show will have a very small in-person audience and will be livestreamed on the internet —visit Levels’ website at greatnecklibrary. org/levels-is for info on how to attend virtually or in-person.

In Spite of You is subtitled “The Great American Juggling Story Nobody Knew They Never Didn’t Not Want.”

Come see it and find out what happens when a boy learns to juggle and subsequently, learns to love.

The cast of local high school and middle school students includes Julia Chan, David Kagan, Leah Schader, Adam Schiff, Jessica Tamari, Britt Trachtenberg,

Chengguo Wei, Jonathan Wu, Maurice Zalta and Nina Zar. The show is written and directed by Ben Zar, and produced by Nina Zar, with set design by Britt Trachtenberg and costume design by Julia Chan and Leah Schader.

Tyler “T-Rex” Hakimian is technical coordinator.

Levels, the Great Neck Library’s cultural center for teenagers established in 1974, presents several fully-staged theatrical productions a year, giving teens the opportunity to learn leadership and responsibility through the arts. Levels productions are directed, produced and performed by students in seventh grade through college-age under the guidance of Levels’ staff of accomplished adult artists.

For more information, contact Levels at 516-4668055 ext. 216 or email levels@ greatnecklibrary.org.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Library

Teen cast members rehearse Ben Zar’s original play In Spite of You at the Levels Teen Center. Back row, from left: David Kagan, Chengguo Wei, Julia Chan, Adam Schiff, Jonathan Wu, Ben Zar. Middle row, seated from left: Nina Zar, Britt Trachtenberg. Front, on floor: Leah Schader. (Photo courtesy of Jonelle Robinson)

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ertilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP is pleased to announce that Plainview resident Lisa S. Hunter has been named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list.

The honor recognizes top lawyers in their respective areas of practice.

The review and selection process includes a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area and independent candidate research.

Due to the highly rigorous nature of the nomination and review process, only five percent of lawyers in the New York metro area are named to the list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made based upon peer nominations, independent research

by Super Lawyers, and evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys.

Lisa Hunter, a partner in and co-chair of the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Practice Groups, concentrates in all aspects of trusts, estates, tax and succession planning,

where she served as an editor of the Law Review. She also holds the degree of Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University. She is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.

For further information, visit SuperLawyers.com or contact Director of Marketing at Certilman Balin, Debra Scala Giokas at dscala@certilmanbalin.com or 516-296-7087.

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primarily for high net worth individuals. A member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County and the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations, Ms. Hunter serves on the Tax Law and Surrogate’s Court, Estates and Trusts Committees of the Nassau County Bar Association. Ms. Hunter received her Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College and her Juris Doctor from Villanova University,

Catch A Movie, Talk Antiques With The Jericho Public Library The Jericho Public Library will be offering new and current patrons virtual and in-person events in the coming weeks. From Brussels to Bruges, from Memling to Magritte, join Mary Maguire virtually or in-person to see the Little Gems of Belgium on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

Want to talk about the news? Join Elinor Haber virtually for News Currents, an informal discussion about the topics of today and the trends which will continue to affect Americans in the future on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.

What’s it worth? Mike Ivankovich can help with that. Sign up for the Virtual Antique Road Show to learn what factors impact the value of certain treasures; the first 25 people to register can even have Mike

appraise one item on Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Movies are back again, this time with In the Heights. Join librarygoers in-person to watch the movie production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical about the predominantly Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan where everyone in the community is pursuing their dreams of a better life on Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m.

Check the Jericho Public Library’s monthly calendar at jericholibrary. org/events/month to register for these and other exciting upcoming events! All in-person events require masks.

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Syosset PTA-STA Scholarship Winners Announced Two Syosset High School seniors were awarded the PTA-STA Scholarships in June 2021.

Emily Chen, daughter of Hui Chen, is attending Cornell University and planning on majoring in Biology and Society on a pre-med track.

Angela Wang, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shyve Liang Wang, is attending Rochester Institute of Technology and will be majoring in Animation.

Since 1958, the Syosset Council of PTAs (Parent-Teacher Association) and the STA (Syosset Teachers’ Association) have jointly sponsored the Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. giving more than 450 scholarships.

Each year, scholarships are awarded to qualifying graduating seniors to help defray the costs of higher education. Recipients are chosen

primarily on the basis of financial need, in addition to academics and community service. The PTA-STA Scholarship is available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate, or license in an accredited post-high school program.

To support these scholarships, send a check payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” to Syosset Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791 or donate through the PayPal Giving Fund at paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1348484. Donations may be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of.”

Please indicate that on your check.

Contributions are tax deductible.

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Emily Chen is attending Cornell University and planning on majoring in Biology and Society on a pre-med track.

Angela Wang is attending Rochester Institute of Technology and will be majoring in Animation.

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These materials will then be brought to Covanta’s waste management facility in East Northport by the Nassau County Police Department for disposal.

“The Hicksville Water District is proud to bring its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day to our community this month,” HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer said. “Not only does this help residents discreetly dispose of potentially harmful materials, but it also helps protect our water supply by preventing them from entering into our single-source

aquifer. Protecting our precious water supply is one of the District’s biggest priorities and we are excited to provide the community with a safe and easy way to help us along with that mission.”

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water comes from a single-source aquifer located hundreds of feet underground. When residents dispose of their unused medications or pharmaceutical equipment by flushing them down the toilet or sink, they can end

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By bringing these materials to the district’s Pharmaceutical Take Back, residents do their part in protecting our water supply while also making their homes safer places to live for their families.

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Hands-On Fall Fun At Woodland Elementary School Second grade students in Mrs. Pinsky’s class at Woodland Elementary School came together to make homemade applesauce as part of a fall-themed activity. Pinsky peeled and chopped the apples at home, then during class, each student scooped apples into the crockpot. They also added cinnamon, sugar and water as part of the hands-on activity.

As the applesauce cooked throughout the day, the second graders were able to observe how it changed.

The interactive lesson also included writing out the recipe instructions, allowing students to practice Students sprinkled cinnamon and sugar into the crockpot sequencing. as part of the hands-on activity.

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MacArthur, Mepham Battle To 1-1 Tie

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t had all the trappings of a playoff game. Intense play, boisterous crowd and big plays. And this may very well continue into the post-season.

The boys soccer matchup between MacArthur and Mepham certainly lived up to the hype.

Both teams sat, unbeaten, on top of Conference A1. After 80 minutes of soccer, that’s where they remained.

In a critical conference showdown, MacArthur and Mepham dueled to a 1-1 tie. Earlier this season, at MacArthur, the Generals and Pirates played to a 0-0 tie. The final regular season game of last year, also ended in a 0-0 tie between the two teams.

“The rivalry between Mepham and MacArthur is growing more and more every time we play,” MacArthur goalkeeper Tyler Behr said. “They’re a very challenging , physical and technical opponent.

It is always a hard-fought game when we play them.

Neither of us ever want to lose a game, but especially not against each other.”

The scoring was done in the first half. The Pirates struck first when Dominic Saraceni scored off a feed from Deshaun Maitland to stake Mepham to a 1-0 lead. But less than 10 minutes later, Cristian Perez Franco headed the ball to Joey Mahoney, who buried it in the net to even the score.

That led to a second half that was a tense defensive standoff. Both goalkeepers and defensive units rose to the occasion. While Mepham put the

pressure on the Generals, Behr was excellent in net, deflecting shots aside and finishing with 11 saves.

“Going into the game, myself along with my teammates are not really thinking too much about the pressure and about how this game will affect us,” Behr said. “Obviously it is more pressure and stress oriented than others, but it doesn’t impact the way any of us play. The game was well fought even down to the waning seconds. With just under one minute remaining, MacArthur’s Nick Del Grosso won a 50-50 ball at the 20-yard-line and carried the ball past midfield. Del Grosso delivered the ball to Perez Franco, who then tried to hit a streaking Jason Tordy down the right side, but the Pirates defense clamped down and intercepted the pass. Mepham quickly turned the ball up field, hoping to launch one more shot at Behr, but MacArthur’s Joe Iannuzzi broke up the play and time expired.

With both teams 7-0-4, this matchup could very well extend into the playoffs.

“The rivalry between two undefeated teams playing for first place is very intense,” Iannuzzi said.

“I wouldn’t mind beating them in the playoffs.”

The MacArthur girls volleyball team, led by Ryann Murphy and Sofia Migliore, is 11-1 and occupies first place in Conference AC/5. The Levittown District has a 5-4 record in boys volleyball with Dylan Vargas and Josh Chong leading the team.

—James Rowan is a Levittown resident

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Local Businesses Get Support Through First Ever Oyster Bay Day

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ue to the pandemic, the Town of Oyster Bay and the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce had to make the decision to cancel the annual Oyster Fest for the second year in a row. Though the fest was called off, the town and chamber held its first ever Oyster Bay Day street fair instead on Oct. 16, a pared down version of the famous festival that still drew a solid crowd.

Axe throwing, a rocking band from School of Rock and food galore lined the streets as fest-goers took in the beautiful day.

The fair was not only a fun day for those that came, but a way to boost businesses that may have struggled through the pandemic.

“When we knew that the Oyster Fest wasn’t happening, the chamber stepped up to try and support local businesses,” said Chamber Board Director and owner of Hive Market and Maker’s Mark Laura Escobar.

She knows how difficult it was for businesses in the village throughout the pandemic. As new businesses actually opened, others had to shut their doors for good.

“Not everyone survived, which was really sad,” said Jo Wider, treasurer of the chamber.

Hive Market was one of the businesses that actually opened during COVID. The Market had a tent set up outside the shop where it sold items like jewelry and soaps.

“This was a good opportunity to appease them, make them happy and have something going during these crazy times,” Wider said.

Over on East Main Street, Oyster Bay Yoga owner Amy Garvey was selling essential oils, handing out class schedules and giving out information about sessions to people who passed by her tent.

“We were really pleased that they [the chamber] decided to do something because it’s a really big event for the town

Members of the local School of Rock performed at Oyster Bay Day on Oct. 16 (Photos by Tim Seeberger)

Oysters still made an appearance at the street fair. and it brings a lot of people in and a lot of new faces in front of our business,” she said.

During the pandemic, Oyster Bay Yoga closed its doors for six months as a safety precaution. Now back open again, Garvey said that sessions are starting to feel more normal again. The fair, she said, has given her an opportunity to bring in more

Fairgoers tested their strength and aim with axe throwing.

business.

As people walked through the closed-down street, classic rock could be heard throughout the festival, played by young artists from the School of Rock.

The local music school had its own stage at the Oyster Fest in the two years before it was canceled. This time around, they were the sole act on the main stage,

chamber stepped up and put an event together—really with short notice—and it’s a really good event.”

The music was a nice way to set a fun tone for families and fest-goers who parused the different booths and eateries.

People sat and sipped beers from Oyster Bay Brewery, indulged in a classic German snack from Knots Pretzels, had a pickle on a stick and were still able to snag a few oysters from a booth set up on the street.

For kids, there were balloon animals, science crafts from Stemtastic they could have fun with, and a Halloween costume parade that marched straight through the festival.

Frankie Reilly and Dean Sampson have been going to the Oyster Fest since 1984.

Though they would have liked to go to the real deal this year, this was a good alternative.

“It’s fantastic that the town put on Oyster Bay Day in the place of Oyster Fest,” Reilly said. “During the pandemic, the fact that you can still bring people together is a wonderful thing, especially outdoors, which is key.”

Wider noted that the Oyster Fest started out as a local street fair started by the chamber like Oyster Bay Day, so some residents actually preferred this.

The festival was planned on a short notice. It was announced two weeks ago, and planning started only two months ago, but it seemed as if people responded, as hundreds came out from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All in all, the festival was a success.

“The local businesses depend on its residents to keep them going. Unless you want to see tumbleweeds blowing down the streets, you have to shop local,” Wider said.

playing songs like “Reelin’ in the Years” by Steely Dan. Monica Rubin, who owns the Syosset, Huntington and Rockville Centre locations of School Rock, said it was a nice opportunity to bring her stage-ready students to play What did you think live music in front of a crowd. of this article? Share It’s exciting and we’re your thoughts with me happy to be here,” Rubin said. by email at: tseeberger@ “We were really happy that the antonmediagroup.com

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Massapequa Philharmonic Presents “Triumphant Tchaikovsky” Piano Soloist Maxim Lando to perform Tchaikovsky’s Glorious Piano Concerto #1

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he Massapequa Philharmonic will be kicking off its 2021-22 season under the direction of music director David Bernard with “Triumphant Tchaikovsky”—an All-Tchaikovsky program designed to celebrate the return to full symphonic concerts to Long Island audiences.

This features the renowned pianist Maxim Lando as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Brilliant Symphony No. 4.

“We want to bring back audiences to live symphonic concerts in the best way possible,” Maestro David Bernard said. “Through this concert, each audience member will be fully immersed in the full symphonic orchestral experience, with the passion, excitement and beauty of seminal works by Tchaikovsky. We are looking to bring back the synergy of orchestra and community through a dazzling and visceral experience.”

Kicking off the program will be the world premiere of ”Fanfare for Evelyn” by James Bernard—a work commissioned to honor the memory of Evelyn Carlin—a longtime member of the orchestra, and to celebrate the orchestra’s return to full symphonic concerts.

“This work depicts through music

Music Director David Bernard conducting the Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra.

James Bernard

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the brilliance of live music making that we all cherish--and in doing so, honors the memory of Evelyn who adored this orchestra so deeply,” Bernard said.

The concert features world-class pianist Maxim Lando in his debut with the Massapequa Philharmonic.

artist. This is a not to miss event.”

The concert will take place on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m.

Maxim at Berner Auditorium located at 50 Lando Carman Mill Rd. in Massapequa.

The concert has free admission, with “Maxim brings a love of music, donations graciously accepted. Please supreme dedication to the art and a note that the wearing of facemasks will sincere desire to connect with audienc- be required. es to every concert he gives.” Bernard Visit www.massphil.org for additionexplained. “I can’t think of a better al information. work than Tchaikovsky’s First Piano —Submitted by the Concerto to showcase this amazing Massapequa Philharmonic

Massapequa Native Strives To Be An Agent Of Change Kyle Fischer among 100 participants selected to compete in prestigious pitch competition

Eight Quinnipiac University students, including Massapequa’s Kyle Fischer, are among the 100 participants selected to compete in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s 2021 “Becoming Agents of Change” pitch competition.

Over the next month, the participants will create an online investor pitch deck that must include a business model, a business solution and a video pitch. From there, 20 semi-finalists will be picked to present their ideas at the CEO’s 38th annual global conference and pitch competition from Oct. 28 to 30 in Tampa, FL. Fischer, a sophomore entrepreneurship major, will pitch a wearable tech business.

“Being selected means that I can get an opportunity to share my ideas and pursue my dream of building a business that I am proud of,” he said.

Quinnipiac has the second most finalists of any school in the competition.

“Quinnipiac is the only school in the country to have had finalists in all of five national business plan competitions, including the CEO’s, and we have done it twice in the last three years,” said Dale Jasinksi, associate

professor of entrepreneurship and strategy. “This success at the national level is a great indicator of our students’ abilities and desire to go above and beyond what is required in the classroom to pursue their dreams.”

—Submitted by Quinnipiac University

Kyle Fischer

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American Legion Post 1066 Hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl recently attended a Memorial Garden & Flag Retirement Ceremony at the American Legion Massapequa NY Post 1066. This annual ceremony allows for the proper retirement of flags that are collected throughout the year from the community. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

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Team E.V.A. Presents $2,500 Surprise Donation To Glen Cove VFW Post 347

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ach year, when Long Island resident Eva Casale sets a goal of running 7 marathons in a 7-day span, her focus is on the mission and end result. Through the hard work, sweat, mental and physical challenges, Casale does what many consider the impossible to do and what she considers the most important: raising money for active military and veterans. On Thursday, Oct. 7, Casale, founder of Team E.V.A, which appropriately stands for “Every Veteran Appreciated,” surprised the VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove with a $2,500 donation to let them know that they are appreciated after a season of hard loss and tragedy.

Following a fire at the local headquarters in late August, the Glen Cove VFW Post suffered thousands of dollars in damage, a large portion of which was not covered by insurance.

Team E.V.A.’s donation, generated from Casale’s fifth year of holding her annual fundraising event, will help repair some of the damages and go towards rebuilding the storied structure.

“I truly feel humbled to be able to support the Glen Cove VFW Post 347 especially during such a trying time,” said Casale. “Our veterans have done so much for our country and to see them lose their ‘home’ and meeting space with this fire is heartbreaking.

This donation is a small way to thank our veterans for their service and will hopefully make a difference for them moving forward.”

“We are so grateful for Eva’s tremendous support to aid us in rebuilding our headquarters,” said Henryk Nowicki, VFW Post Commander.

“With such a shortfall in funding by insurance, this generous donation will help us to act on our much-needed repairs quickly and without worry.”

“To experience such a hardship two months ago truly put the Glen Cove VFW Post at such a loss as this is the space that has been there for their holiday remembrances, celebrations, picnics and so much more,” added Jack Stein VFW Past County Commander.

“Eva’s donation has helped turned one of their darkest days into light again,” he continued.

The Oct. 7 donation to the Glen Cove VFW marks the first of several support checks being issued to veterans’ organizations throughout Long Island by Team E.V.A. This year, Casale and her team have raised over

Eva Casale presents Henryk Nowicki, VFW Post 347 Commander with a donation of $2,500.

(Photo courtesy of Nightingale & Nightingales, Inc.)

$30,000 to support local veterans and their families including active military and fallen heroes.

Team E.V.A. is an organization that raises funds to support services and supplies for veterans.

Next month, Team E.V.A. will host a one-day only running event in honor

of North Shore’s Fallen Heroes Day on Veterans Day (November 11). The 23-mile run will begin at West Harbor Beach in Bayville with the route winding through Oyster Bay, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff before ending in Glen Cove. A 5K distance event will also start from the Downtown Café at 4 School Street

in Glen Cove.

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To support the Glen Cove VFW Post 347, send any financial contributions to VFW Post 347, 15 Hill St, Glen Cove, NY, 11542.\ —Submitted by Team E.V.A.

Listen To The Beatles, Play Spooky Trivia With Syosset Public Library There are various exciting events coming up for the remainder of October at the Syosset Public Library.

To register for virutal programs, find the program on the library’s calendar and click on the link at www. syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar.

On Oct. 21 at 2 p.m., learn about the history of dubbing in Hollywood Musicals with a virtual lecture.

Hollywood musicals have a long history of employing professional vocalists to dub the singing voices of actors and actresses who were hired mainly for the acting ability and box office appeal. Patrons will have a chance to view several prominent examples and watch an extended

interview with Marni Nixon whose singing voice took the place of such prominent stars as Deborah Kerr, Natalie Wood, and Audrey Hepburn.

No registration needed.

On Oct. 26 at 3 p.m., join Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers’ Services, for a discussion of Inheritance by Dani Shapiro. Limited to 20 people. First come, first served seating. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before each program.

The lecture will focus on the solo post-Beatles acts, no “temporary secretary” needed. Explore the aftermath of the Beatles legacy and how they established themselves as solo artists on Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. The lecture

will also explore their last collaborative project, The Beatles Anthology, released in the late ‘90s.

Boo! Play trivia focused on all things scary on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Prizes for winners. Zoom access and a separate device is needed to participate.

Join Chef Ron on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. as he demonstrates how to cook with ingredients of the season. Specific recipe will be decided closer to the class date in order to get ingredients of the season. Once registered through the library’s calendar, patrons will receive an ingredient list, recipes and a Zoom link.

—Submitted by Syosset Public Library

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uring a brief ceremony on Thursday Oct. 7, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, on behalf of the Village of Garden City, presented a proclamation to Garden City’s own Anastasia Pagonis, a 17-year-old Team USA swimmer who made her Paralympic debut at the age of 17 in Tokyo this summer.

Pagonis broke her own record and won the first gold medal of the Games for the United States in the women’s 400-meter Freestyle S11 with a time of 4:54:49. She went on to win bronze in the women’s 200-meter Individual Medley

SM11, finishing in 2:45:61.

“The Village of Garden City is honored to recognize Anastasia Pagonis for her dedication and hard work in winning two medals at the Paralympics and representing the United States as well as the Village of Garden City,” the proclamation read. “She is a source of inspiration to everyone.”

Pagonis, who is blind, attended the board of trustees meeting with her mom, Stacey, and her guide dog, Radar.

—Submitted by the Village of Garden City

All-State Musician At New Hyde Park Memorial High School New Hyde Park Memorial High School student Izhaan Ahmed has been selected to the All-State Symphonic Band.

Ahmed, who plays the tuba, will perform in the New York State School Music Association All-State Winter Conference, which is slated to take place Dec. 2-5 in Rochester.

—Submitted by Sewanhaka Central High School District

New Hyde Park Memorial High School student Izhaan Ahmed is pictured with (from left:) Music Chairperson and District Music Coordinator Noel Monat, band teacher Hope Bagley and Principal Dr. Richard Faccio. (Contributed photo)

Herricks Introduces Seal Of Biliteracy Opportunity The Herricks Public Schools is excited to announce that students will now have the opportunity to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB). The NYSSB recognizes students who develop high levels of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.

Students have multiple pathways to achieve this recognition by their senior year. Students can

demonstrate high levels of proficiency in Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish that are offered at Herricks, or in a language that may be spoken at home.

There are over 33 languages that are spoken by our diverse student population. The NYSSB affirms and recognizes our diverse population by encouraging high achievement in English and languages other than

English. Our goal is to continue to engage, excite, and motivate our learners to be bilingual, biliterate, and respectful of others.

More information about the program is available at www. nysed.gov/world-languages/ new-york-state-seal-biliteracy-nyssb.

—Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

The Village of Mineola recently launched MyMineola, a new mobile citizen engagement application.

This app puts village resources at residents’ fingertips.

The new app offers a user-friendly experience to submit requests for village services, report non-emergency issues, and communicate with the village directly from their phone or online.

The MyMineola app allows residents to have a direct line of communication to request services and report issues such as potholes, graffiti, and more. The MyMineola app will also be a great source of information with links to the village website, news and events.

“This is one more tool for us to use in continuing to bring the highest level of service to our residents and businesses,” Mayor Scott Strauss said.

To download the free app, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search “MyMineola” to find and download the app.

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Get Your Creativity Flowing At Home In-home art studios are trending

BY CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

During the pandemic, many of us have spent more time at home than we ever have before. We spent the past two years trying to re-create ourselves, our careers, our living spaces and our relationships with those around us. We have even given time trying to find new ways to express ourselves and nurture our hobbies and interests and tailor the space in our home to serve us better.

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ne way we have learned that many people are doing this is by creating in-home art studios. We had a chance to speak with Cathryn Mezzo, a local multi-discipline artist who has seized this very opportunity to harness her creativity at home. Here’s what she had to say about her own in-home studio.

“The benefit of having an in-home studio is that I can create whenever,” Mezzo said. “My stuff is here and I can

create at any moment and I love that.”

Mezzo has a degree in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts. She had worked professionally in graphic design in Manhattan for 10 years.

“What’s challenging is that when you’re home, and I think this goes for

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Cathryn Mezzo

(Photos by Cathryn Mezzo)

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MEZZO from page 3A any type of working from home, which I know a lot of people are experiencing right now. I’m always thinking I should take care of those bills, do that laundry or clean those dishes,” Mezzo said. “It’s been a struggle the whole time that I have been doing art to focus on just the art and let that other stuff wait.

That’s really hard.”

Following the birth of her son, she decided to dedicate her efforts to homemaking while raising her

son and eventually began to explore fine arts in the process. She has been painting and drawing and continuing graphic design since 2000, while also pursuing fiber art, photography, theater design and writing.

“I am kind of OCD and very organized, so I cannot stand when things are not in order, which is kind of ironic because my art tends to be very loose and messy,” Mezzo said.

“Having space for all of my materials is also very challenging.”

ART IS WHERE YOU MAKE IT

“I joke with my husband because my studio moves around the house to whatever space I am occupying,” Mezzo said. “It has been in my bedroom; it has always been in the dining room because I have great light in there and a big table.”

She said she would create all day at the dining room table.

Clear the table. Make dinner. The dining room would serve double duty most days.

THE FAMILY THAT CREATES TOGETHER

Her family is on board with her passion for art.

“The challenge for an artist is the expense of a commercial space, the overhead,” Mezzo said. “I don’t want to commute anywhere. We are going to renovate my garage into my studio. My commute will be out the back door and into the garage.”

Mezzo has taught art classes and workshops at Herricks High School and at the East Williston Library.

“My husband’s creative love is theatre, so he understands the needs of an artist. My son graduated as a composer from NYU; he’s an artist too,” Mezzo said. “We are all very supportive of each other’s creative needs and if it means there’s a drum set in the basement taking up half the basement, they deal with the fact that I have paint all over the house.”

(Photos by Cathryn Mezzo)

HER INSPIRATION

Cathryn Mezzo and her husband John at the pop-up art show in Greenport (Photo by Cathy Bongiorno)

Mezzo’s all-time favorite thing to do is writing.

“Everything I create comes out of journaling, even my fiber art. All of my sketches, writing and concepts come out of journaling,” Mezzo said. “I can go anywhere with my little black journal, my pen and my colored pencils and create. It’s very intimate and personal and it’s very free because it’s just for me. Everything comes out of that.”

Writing is a way of life for Mezzo. She does it every day.

“My creativity has to come out and it’s my joy to let it out. It’s very therapeutic and it’s just my way of being,” Mezzo said. “It’s not even that I am

choosing to dedicate myself to doing that; it is just what I do.”

Mezzo recently completed a pop-up show at a store in Greenport using cyanotype, a type of photography process using natural elements. She does not presently have a show scheduled. Mezzo said that her fiber art feature on the cover of this edition of Gold Coast is the subject of a future show that she is crafting.

Visit www.cathrynmezzo.com and www.messoartanddesign.com to learn more about Mezzo’s work. Follow her on Instagram (@cmezzoart) for her daily updates and artistic revelations.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SET UP YOUR IN-HOME STUDIO Not everyone has the space or extra rooms in their homes to create a lavish, palatial art studio, but you just need some ingenuity and creativity to carve out a dedicated place in your home to feed your inner artist.

• Convert a closet or the space underneath your stairs.

• Repurpose a folding table or piece of furniture like a secretary cabinet or old desk.

• Dedicate a single corner of the dining room or living room; use a room divider to claim space.

• Take over the garage, attic or basement.

• Use a rolling cart to make your art space mobile, for impromptu, as-needed studio space.

However you are able to carve out your creative space, remember to stay dedicated and organized.

This will help your creative energy.

SUSANNE CORBELLETTA I am a classically trained artist inspired by impressionism and classical realism and I paint primarily in oils.

I am a board member at The Art Guild in Manhasset, a member of the Southampton Artists Association and a United States Coast Guard artist.

I find that having an in-home studio, as opposed to an off-site space, affords me much more flexibility to work. When I get an idea for a painting, I am able to start creating instantly at any time, day or night. I feel that a commercial space would limit my time.

Visit www.corbelletta.com to learn more about Susanne Corbelleta, including current events and upcoming show details.

(Photo by Susanne Corbelletta)

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT JAN GUARINO

TOM CABRERA

(Photo by Alex Nuñez)

I’m a musician and visual artist. I’ve been a professional musician for nearly forty years. I started painting four years ago. I work with acrylics, mixed media and paper collages.

Aside from the obvious economic advantage of working at home, I find it suits my work habits very well. I have a recording studio in the lower level of my house and my painting studio is in the kitchen of our upstairs apartment. My days are spent moving from one discipline to the other, multiple times daily. The only limitation is the size that I can work in my kitchen studio. That said, I have produced nearly 500 pieces in four years.

I don’t have anything in permanent or public display (yet).

Currently, I’m exhibiting in a group show at Westbury Arts. I will have my first solo show in March 2022 at Up Front Gallery in Port Jervis.

Visit www.tomcabrera.com to see and hear more of Cabrera’s work.

I have been painting in watercolors exclusively since 1998.

Before that I ran my own marketing graphic design firm for 45 years retiring in March of 2020 before the pandemic was named such and things shut down to focus on teaching and painting exclusively.

After that it became evident that all regular classes were shut down and there was a little thing called Zoom that I had heard about. Since my very hi-tech husband was home, we practiced and did many trials and tests to see which audio equipment and cameras worked the best.

Being in marketing all I had to do is apply what I had done for others for myself. I had a fairly large email list and was already doing newsletters to reach out to my students and buyers.

Then all classes went online and have been ever since with the exception of a few in-person workshops.

There are two studios in my home—one is predominatly for the Zoom classes and marketing efforts and the other is prepping for classes, working on commissions, matting and framing for upcoming exhibitions, as I do find it easy to work out of my home and prefer it to being in an

(Photo by Jan Guarino)

off-site office.

I also have a permanent space in the Firefly Artists gallery on Main Street in Northport and am in exhibitions in galleries around the island—Huntington Arts Council, Millspond Gallery in Setauket, The Art Guild in Port Washington, Tiki Studios in Glen Cove and the Alex Ferrone Gallery in Cutchogue, to name a few.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Conjuring Milleridge Inn Spirits Paranormal team communicates with dead

BY CHRISTY HINKO

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Last week Timothy Schell of Schellshock Paranormal Investigations and Removals, based on Long Island, along with some of his research team, Chris Nuara and SaraMarie Koppleman, were invited to the Milleridge Inn in Jericho to do a baseline investigation of claims of spirits and unexplained phenomena. Some of the claims date back decades and some have substantial evidence.

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ver the course of decades, guests and staff of Milleridge Inn have claimed to have witnessed unexplained phenomena like doors closing, baby cradles swaying, chairs rocking, full apparitions manifesting, phantom touches and many other paranormal activity. There is a child’s footprint permanently marked in the hardwood flooring on the second floor, which staff claims it continuously reappears, even after the floor has been stripped, sanded and buffed, for many years.

Schell and his team began their investigation in the original room of the home, a quaint living room with mostly original furniture and decorations. Some of the research equipment immediately began to deliver positive results, temperature changes,

unexplained camera failure, motion sensors, dowsing wire response, all used to detect spiritual presence.

Several members of Milleridge Inn staff were present for the initial investigation and confirmed some of the “hot spots” around the building that have been reported as having spiritual activity. Schell and his team moved around to the noted hot spots, including rooms on the second floor and in the original tavern, collecting data and preliminary evidence of paranormal activity.

While Schell and his team investigated, a child spirit named Anna made contact in the living room via electronic voice phenomena (EVP) which is audible through a spirit box, a device used by ghost hunters. EVPs are sounds interpreted as spirit voices, usually brief and almost always in single words or short phrases. It is

believed that spirit voices are easily carried through static sound. One unidentified male spirit called Schell’s first name through the spirit box communications.

Following this contact, we learned of other second-hand claims of interactions with a child spirit in the hallway and original living room on the first floor. One staff member who has worked for the Inn for more than 30 years and was not aware of our contact with “Anna” told us that she witnessed a fully manifested child spirit sitting in a chair in the hallway one night when she was in the building, working alone many years ago. Claims of a couple dancing in a second floor ballroom and a lady standing at the top of the staircase have also been reported.

While in the tavern, Schell and his team were actively communicating with an unidentified spirit through the spirit box. When asked to demonstrate a presence, the spirit activated one of the sensor strobes which Nuara had placed more than 15 feet away from any physical movement or activity. This evidence was captured on film, witnessed by the investigators and the Inn staff and occurred several times while communicating via EVPs. “What we are seeing at Milleridge Inn is an abundance of spirit energy,” Schell said. “This is a great location, very rich in history.”

Throughout the investigation, it had been confirmed, all of the paranormal activity that had been experienced over the course of four hours appeared to be neutral or benign; no malicious energy was observed during the preliminary investigation.

“I am sure we have captured some great evidence, but this place deserves a lengthier investigation,” Schell said.

Schell and his team were still analyzing the initial evidence gathered at the time of press.

MILLERIDGE INN HISTORY In 1653, a group of settlers from New England, led by a Welsh farmer named Robert Williams, arranged the sale of some 12,000 acres of land with Asslapum, the chief of the Matinecock Tribe of indians. The deal is sealed with 50 pounds of tea, 20 knives, six hatchets, six hoes, six kettles, 30 awl blades and a quantity of clothing.

The land, encompassing what is now known as Hicksville, Plainview, Jericho, Woodbury and part of Syosset, includes the parcel that the Milleridge Inn presently sits upon.

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It is a tiny house, consisting of two rooms and a central fireplace. One of the rooms and the fireplace still stand today. Its construction remains virtually untouched to this day, although the house has been built up and expanded many times over the course of history.

In the late 1700s, on the brink of war, Milleridge became home to Hessian and British soldiers who took up residence at the Inn, a practice called quartering, for nearly eight years. In 1783, when the Revolutionary War finally ended, Jericho and especially the crossroads at the Inn were heavily travelled through. Elias Hicks opens his

home, the Milleridge Inn, as a resting place to travelers. He serves meals and offers floor space for sometimes as many as 20 travelers to open their bedrolls around the hearth for the night.

As the roadways improve across Long Island, Milleridge Inn continues to grow and be a frequent stop-over point for many travelers. It is also rumored to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early 1800s.

Milleridge Inn was maintained as a private home until well into the 1900s.

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DINING

Chef David Burke

Modern American Masquerading As Steakhouse Chef continues to awe with seasonal surprises

Red Salt Room surf and turf

BY CHRISTY HINKO

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For more than 147 years, the Garden City Hotel has continuously delivered exceptional service and style. It’s a landmark and an iconic retreat beloved for its timeless elegance, modern-day comfort, its hospitality and of course, firstclass culinary offerings.

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egendary Chef David Burke presently anchors the hotel’s dining experience with Red Salt Room and the King Bar. “Himalayan salt is the inspiration for the Red Salt Room,” Burke said.

“I have a patent on dry-aging meat with red salt. We thought it was more a current name tied into the patent and also very sexy as a decor element.”

Red Salt Room hums with style and sophistication. The stunning floor-to-ceiling backlit sea salt brick wall is a decorative nod to Burke’s patented sea salt technique. The Red Salt Room evolved from the Polo Steakhouse more than four years ago.

“The hotel has always been a glamorous and high-end place for weddings,” Burke said.

He is happy that the Garden City Hotel invited him in to anchor their dining.

“They do things correctly there,” Burke added. “When you have a hotel with that much tradition they do it right; they have the resources and I am very impressed by the organization. Red Salt Room is an American restaurant masquerading

as a steakhouse in a grand old hotel, the best hotel on Long Island because we offer much more than just steak. It has a modern and artistic feel to it, both in the dining room and in the food.”

The menu at Red Salt Room is seasonally driven. Burke hinted that bison and roast duck are possibilities in the next version of the menu, including fresh fall vegetables (butternut squash, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts).

“We’ll be adding a lobster bisque on the menu, maybe a risotto,” Burke said. “We’re very lucky to be on Long Island and close to New York City. We get as much fish as we can locally.”

Other ingredients sourced locally come from Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Burke says the menu only changes approximately 45 percent each season. Many things like the steaks and desserts have a permanent place on the menu.

“We’re adrenaline junkies; we want to bring on a new season,” Burke said. “We embrace that and show off a little bit and get creative.”

He said a lot of his famed chefs

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Ambiance is key at Red Salt Room come to work for him for exactly that reason.

“A lot of the cooks that come to work for us want that; they come to learn,” Burke said. The newest executive chef, Anup Patwal took over the operations at Red Salt Room in June.

“Anup came out of the Palace Hotel in New York and is doing a great job,” Burke said. “He has a good palate and creativity; he’s got a great sense of spices and I am excited to work on the new menu with him.”

Burke is also working on opening a new restaurant in Morristown, NJ, in addition to reopening two of his Manhattan venues that had been closed due to the pandemic, David Burke Tavern and Mister French NYC. Burke has restaurants upstate,

Red Salt Room Executive Chef Anup Patwal in New Jersey, Colorado, North Carolina and one in Saudi Arabia.

Burke is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and ranks among the world’s most accomplished chefs and restaurateurs. His 35-year career is decorated with honors that pay homage to his culinary skill, creative whimsy and philanthropic commitment. He has appeared on Top Chef Masters, been inducted into the “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America” at the James Beard Foundation.

Red Salt Room is open Wednesday through Saturday and is located inside the Garden City Hotel at 45 7th St. in Garden City.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Gold Coast Celebrates 18th Annual Wine Auction

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embers and guests of the North Shore Land Alliance celebrated its 18th Annual Wine Auction Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the beautiful home of Julie and Luis Rinaldini in Old Westbury.

Guests, dressed casual chic, sipped cocktails and dined under an open-air tent situated next to an historic red-brick dairy barn located on the property.

The wine portion of the auction was lined along the stalls of the dairy barn while the silent and live auctions took place under the main tent.

The live auction included vacation packages to luxurious destinations including Casa de Campo (Dominican Republic—donated by The Fanjul Family and Casa de Campo Resort), South Beach (Miami—donated by Maria von Bothmer and Dave Jasper), The Greenbrier (West Virginia—donated by The Greenbrier), Kiawah Island Club and Palmetto Bluff (South Carolina—donated by South Street Partners) and Six Senses Ibiza (Spain—donated by John Bralower, Six Senses Ibiza).

Following dinner, catered by Sterling Affair, guests danced to DJ Natasha Diggs late into the evening.

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CULTURAL

Gold Coast Rich In Slavic Heritage

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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With dreams of a better life for themselves and their families, Polish immigrants began arriving in Port Washington in the 1870s, most of them coming through Ellis Island. Sailing into New York Harbor, they got their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and envisioned what it signified, a new life in a new land, the opportunity to better their lives and those of their children.

The United States would offer these weary travelers an outstretched hand to fulfill their dreams of living in a land of freedom and democracy.

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en were lured by the availability of work in the sand mines along the shores of Hempstead Harbor and Manhasset Bay. Polish immigrants had an enormous impact on the growth and development of Port Washington in the beginning of the 20th century. For nearly 80 years, Polish laborers shoveled the 21,000-year-old glacial sand, mostly by hand. The fine, white sand, a perfect mix of coarse and fine grains, made the cement that built New York City’s skyscrapers, subways and sidewalks. Sand had to be dug by hand, with picks and shovels.

The men worked six days a week, 12 hours a day, for minimal pay.

Living conditions were extremely primitive and immigrants usually found themselves in company housing or boarding houses. Each worker endured these hardships in order to fulfill his dream to bring his family or his intended to America.

Since there was very little heavy-duty earth-moving equipment, mining was difficult and dangerous. Safeguards were almost nonexistent; cave-ins and accidents were frequent and unfortunately almost always fatal.

There were unions or workers’ organizations where workers could register grievances, even when it came to personal safety.

By 1889, the railroad had come to Port Washington and the Great Estates on Cow Neck were being built, providing Polish immigrants with jobs as gardeners, landscapers, laborers and overseers. While household help usually lived on estate property, many of the workers lived in Port Washington. They lived near an estate called Hicksville, named for the gentleman who, at one time, owned the property. This area encompassed Avenues A, B, C and the adjacent streets. Most workers commuted by railroad to jobs on the Whitney and Payson estates in Manhasset; others

would take the trolley to jobs in Glen Cove and other estates along the Gold Coast.

Like any other ethnic group in a new land, Polish people sought comfort and reassurance with their own community. Thus, they established church and cultural/fraternal social organizations. This kept them in touch with their cultural roots and gave them the opportunity to teach their children, especially those born in the United States, the rich Polish cultural heritage of their fathers and grandparents.

The Polish American Citizens Association (PACA) Inc. of Port Washington was founded on December 1, 1933 and was granted a charter of incorporation by the state on April 13, 1934. Originally called the Polish Immigrants Society, the members held their first meeting at 11 Orchard Place in Port Washington, in what was then a bakery. The purpose of this association, as stated in its bylaws and constitution, “is to bring together the Poles residing in Port Washington and the vicinity, regardless of political affiliation, to form one body, to support each other in obtaining equality with other nationalities, to become acquainted with one another, to promote social and cultural interests and to afford opportunities for healthful, beneficial and harmless recreation and amusement.” The organization provided assistance to Poles who needed assistance in citizenship and immigration matters.

The first president of the newly formed organization was Benjamin Rogozenski, who served from 1933 through 1939 and again in 1949. He, along with John Borkowski, Alex Budney, John Wilczek and Vincent M. Gostowski were selected as members of the board of directors until the first annual meeting was to take place.

The first women’s organization, St. Teresa’s Society, was formed in 1933.

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It was the unofficial job of this organization to cook and serve meals to the men who were donating their time and efforts working at the club. The first official function held at the newly formed club was to welcome in the New Year in 1935. The ladies of this society were instrumental in the success of this affair. Monthly membership meetings were held. Sons and daughters of members waited anxiously for their 18th birthday, so they could officially join. Not only did the membership of St. Teresa’s Society grow, but the club expanded its activities as well. A Polish Supplementary school for children was established for those wishing to learn English and to take classes preparing for the American citizenship examination.

By 1937, a new location had to be found to house the increasing membership and its activities. In the same year, two acres of land was purchased and a new headquarters for the organization came to be. The new location at 5 Pulaski Place in Port Washington was more than just a building. It was a labor of love on the part of all members. This new home served as the prime location for social activities with the membership and the surrounding community.

In 1947, the female members of the organization wanted a more distinct voice in the organization. The Women’s Auxiliary was formed. The organization being relatively new needed many material additions. Thanks to the auxiliary, a new dinner service, cutlery,

Pulaski Day representatives glassware and kitchen utensils were purchased. It was through the efforts that children of school age, dressed in Polish ethnic costume, participated in community activities. Assisting those in need is part of the fiber of all members of this proud organization.

In 1953, again with volunteer help, the existing club at 5 Pulaski Place was renovated to twice the size of the original building. There is a dance area in the middle of the floor, the ceiling was painted blue and adorned with silver stars, hence the name the Starlight Ballroom. In

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BOOK REVIEW

Make It, Don’t Fake It

Leading with authenticity for real business success

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Twenty-year Manhasset resident Sabrina Horn has recently published a new business ethics book, titled Make It, Don’t Fake It, which has also reached the number one spot on Amazon Kindle’s bestsellers’ list.

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orn founded and ran a publicity agency in Silicon Valley and in New York for more than 25 years, one of the only female CEO’s in the tech industry in the 1990s.

“I made a lot of mistakes and say a lot of fakery,” Horn said. “My book aims to help entrepreneurs and execs run their businesses with integrity and resist the temptation to fake it till you make it, which is just the worst business advice ever.” “Fake it ‘till you make it” has become gospel in our cultural playbook, but it ultimately doesn’t work and can have devastating consequences. If we really want to succeed, shouldn’t we push ourselves to “make it” with integrity? Won’t we gain far more by facing reality, even when it’s hard?

In Make It, Don’t Fake It: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), C-suite advisor, entrepreneur and communications expert Horn gives leaders the tools to resist “short hacks,” and the courage to lead with authenticity and integrity.

It’s not as simple as just being a good person and having morals.

Driven to succeed, entrepreneurs and executives—almost anyone moving up the corporate ladder—can be tempted to exaggerate or minimize the truth, only to sabotage their own success and destroy their reputation. So instead of digging yourself out of a hole with damage control, why not steer clear of fakery by taking the path to real leadership, an authentic foundation and enduring success?

Horn shows us how by writing from two valuable vantage points: as a leader in public relations–a profession known for its spin—and as a CEO of her own national firm.

She draws on 25 years of insights

Sabrina Horn and stories to show how we can flip fakery into authenticity to reap greater rewards.

Horn’s fake-free advice includes lessons in: • Dealing with the harsh truths of a crisis, like facing layoffs, tragedy and the unthinkable and why sometimes “making it” means just surviving.

• Making false promises to customers and investors you can’t keep and then losing it all.

• Fighting the feelings of impostor syndrome and loneliness that come with leadership and becoming more resilient through humility, empathy, mentorship and self-assessment.

• Getting the confidence and clarity to make sound business decisions, even when there are no “right” answers and you’re surrounded by problems and the unknown.

In this so-called ‘post-truth’ world, even the best of us need guidance to make the right move when the going gets tough or when we’ve landed in hot water.

Horn is an award-winning CEO, C-suite advisor and communications expert. With only $500 and five years of work experience, she founded Horn Group, a public relations firm that for a

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quarter century, advised thousands of executives and their companies—from the hottest startups to the Fortune 500.

She’s written for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Chief Executive Magazine, Entrepreneur, Forbes and CMO.com.

As a young executive, Horn learned about leadership on the job through two lenses: one, as CEO running her firm, the other, as strategic advisor guiding her clients through their own unique challenges. Facing countless difficult situations, crises, even failure, she came to understand that leadership is about making the right decisions at the right time based on the often very harsh, realities of the truth. Through her journey, she learned that there are no short cuts to achieving long-term business success.

Still, she confesses to having made many mistakes and now in her first book, she shares what she learned about how to make it without faking it.

Horn Group became one of the most enduring, iconic brands in the tech world, with multiple offices in the

U.S. and global reach. It received national acclaim as a Top 10 US Independent Tech PR Firm, best U.S. employer and best U.S. Tech agency, among other accolades for excellence in service and creativity. In 2015, Horn oversaw her firm’s successful acquisition

by Finn Partners, a global marketing company. Today, Horn is CEO of HORN Strategy, LLC, a consultancy focused on helping entrepreneurs and CEOs navigate the early stages of their businesses.

She serves as an advisor and board member and is a frequent speaker at industry forums and leadership conferences.

Horn has a BA in American studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and an MS in public relations from Boston University. She has two daughters, Grace and Christina, two extremely large golden doodles and splits her time between New York and San Francisco.

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Long Island During The Cold War

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Author Christopher Verga and veteran journalist Karl Grossman bring to life the often overlooked history of the Cold War era in Nassau and Suffolk counties with their new book, Cold War: Long Island, printed by Arcadia Publishing.

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Secret nuclear missile sites and classified government laboratories were established on the outskirts of Suffolk County, often among unaware residents.

Soviet spy rings traversed across the Island, seeking to steal industry secrets and monitor military installations.

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“Retelling this history reminds us that our innovation may be limitless, but our region’s environment comes with limitations,” Verga said. “Our region sent a man to the moon, built planes that broke the sound barrier, built one of the largest suburban developments and created an economic output bigger than multiple states. But while we became the envy of the world, damage to our water table through commercial pollution will create cancer clusters throughout our region.”

Verga is an instructor of Long Island History and Foundations of American History at Suffolk

Community College. His published works include Civil Rights Movement on Long Island (Images of America Series), Bay Shore (Images of America Series) and Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses.

Grossman is a full professor of journalism at the State University of New York/College at Old Westbury.

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SLAVIC HERITAGE from page 16A 1960, applications for membership were extended to Poles who did not live in Port Washington. Currently, there are more than 175 members of the organization.

Membership in one family stretches more than three generations.

For many years, the organization has assisted other Polish-American groups in achieving their missions. This was the case with the first home of the Polish American Museum, now located at 16 Belleview Avenue, also in Port Washington. The Americanetts and the General Pulaski Foundation also call 5 Pulaski Place their home.

In 1994, the Women’s Auxiliary joined the men’s organization making the transition to one solid unit. A new slate of officers was selected as the board of directors. The club established an annual fundraiser for scholarships to be presented to worthy Polish American high school students who are college bound. The Polish American Museum, the General Pulaski Foundation, along with AMPOLA, also present their scholarships at the Port Washington hall.

In 2002, the organization changed its name to Polish American Cultural Association (PACA) Inc. One of the club’s more successful social events is its annual Miss Polonia Pageant where young ladies of Polish descent come together for a very special event. One

young woman is selected to represent Port Washington at an annual banquet at the Marriott Hotel in Manhattan and at the annual Pulaski Day Parade in New York City, held on the first Sunday in October. Pulaski Day honors Count Casmier Pulaski who, during the American Revolution, joined colonial forces and organized his own cavalry command to fight valiantly until the British attack on Savannah where he was mortally wounded in October 1779.

The club did not name a 2020 or 2021 Miss Polonia, due to the pandemic, but is already making plans to bring the pageant back in 2022.

Today, descendants of those early Polish immigrants still live in Port Washington and the neighboring communities. There are three other similar Polish cultural organizations across the Island, in Hempstead, Port Jefferson and Riverhead.

The club’s annual Halloween costume party, open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., is gaining popularity and is sure to be a memorable night.

Admission is $15 at the door and includes live country music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is family-friendly, but caters to an adult crowd.

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Oyster Bay-East Norwich Boys And Girls Club To Hold Virtual Charity Auction O n Oct. 17, the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich will be launching its second Celebrate the Children Online Auction. The auction will run from Oct. 17, at 9 a.m. to Oct. 24, at 9 p.m.

Participants may auction in this event from anywhere in the world, on any device. Thanks to donors, prizes include: Scores of gift certificates, weekend getaways, sports activities and a variety of merchandise. There is no charge to bid online, but registration is required to place bids.

The Gala Committee Co-chairs and

Committee members are hopeful the 2021 event will raise the critical funds necessary to fuel the Club’s mission.

The funds raised at this event will enhance the club’s efforts to sustain its goals to offer high-quality programming to children, teens and their families.

For more information or questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or auction donations, contact Denise Ribeiro at development@bgcoben. com, 516-922-9285, ext. 14 (telephone) or 516-922-6918 (facsimile).

—Submitted by the Oyster BayEast Norwich Boys and Girls Club

Town To Hold Open Houses For Town Pre-School Programs Town of Oyster Bay residents who are interested in enrolling their children in a pre-school program are invited to attend an Open House at one of the Town’s two pre-schools, located in Syosset-Woodbury and Marjorie Post parks. Parents can learn

about the popular program available to three-and four-year-olds in the Town of Oyster Bay. Open Houses at Town Pre-School facilities are scheduled as follows: Marjorie Post Community Park: Thursday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.

at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa; Syosset-Woodbury Community Park: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. at 7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury.

For more information on the Town of Oyster Bay Pre-School Program, contact the Massapequa

program at (516) 797-5386 or MassapequaPreK@oysterbay-ny. gov, and the Syosset program at (516) 677-5992 or SyossetPreK@oysterbay-ny.gov, —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Syosset Track And Field Champions Are Honored Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board proudly welcomed Syosset Student Athletes Lilah Grubman and Samantha Smith to Town Hall in recognition of their outstanding achievements in Track

and Field. Senior Lilah Grubman is the Girls 2021 Nassau County High School Class AAA High Jump Champion and Senior Samantha Smith is the Girls 2021 Nassau County High School Class AAA Pole Vault

Champion. Supervisor Saladino remarked how earning this championship award was an amazing accomplishment and a triumphant way to conclude a memorable season, and that the success of this team

speaks volumes about the school’s remarkable program and the support they receive from Syosset High School Athletic Director Drew Cronin and Track Coach Nicole Hoffman.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Plainview Water District To Host Fourth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day The Plainview Water District (PWD) is hosting its fourth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10 Manetto Hill Road.

Residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted or expired medications to be disposed of properly. As a part of the PWD’s Preserve Plainview initiative, this annual drive-thru event ensures the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals and prevents them from making their way into the community’s sole-source of drinking water.

“We encourage all members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage community to take advantage of this event to dispose of their expired or unused medications in the safest and most

convenient way possible,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “Our collective responsibility as a community is to protect our sole-source of drinking water.

POB residents continue to impress us with their participation each year and we look forward to making this year the most successful yet.”

Normally, if someone flushes medications down the toilet or throws them in the garbage, there is a likelihood that the medications’

contents will ultimately make their way into the community waterways and water supply. If there is an elevated presence of toxins from pharmaceuticals in the groundwater, the District will have no choice but to heavily invest in expensive treatment systems so the impurities can be removed before they reach customers’ homes.

“Protecting our environment from potentially harmful substances is the responsibility of each and every resident of our community,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader.

“Pharmaceutical Take Back Day is a wonderful opportunity for community members to do their part in keeping our aquifer safe.”

For additional information about the Plainview Water District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day or other District initiatives, please call (516) 931-6469 or visit the Plainview Water District website at www. plainviewwater.org. Residents can also sign up to receive information by submitting their email address through the District’s homepage or following them on Facebook in order to stay up-to-date with District activities and initiatives.

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

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Pouring rain thwarted the run, but did not dampen spirits.

Rolling For PTSD Awareness

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Leathernecks and Rolling Thunder

n Sunday, Oct. 10, dozens of members of Rolling Thunder New York Chapter 6, led by Chapter President William Byrne, assembled at the Marine Corps League in Massapequa for the 6th Annual Motorcycle Run for PTSD Awareness.

Opening ceremonies were held at noon in the rain.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Thomas Hand, always on board and ready to assist Rolling Thunder, joined with Legislator Laura Schaefer to formally honor Byrne and his Rolling Thunder members for all of the veteran advocacy work being done.

The trio of officials has assisted the chapter since its inception. Schaefer sang the National Anthem.

Chris Lannon of Island Wide Sounds donated acoustics. Vietnam Veterans of America member Sal Martella, who is also a member of Rolling Thunder and Elmont American Legion, provided the symbolic prisoner-of-war cage. Other donated services included Heroes Among Us, Sunrise Detachment Marine Corps League Massapequa, Garden City Tent, Lifetime Vending and Amusement, Second Street Cycles, The Godfrey Townsend Band, Long Island ABATE and Chronic

Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc.

Migraine Awareness.

Out of the safety concerns for all of the riders who registered for the event, Byrne cancelled the motorcycle run portion of the event, which did not trunctate the event.

As promised, the Godfrey Townsend Band rocked the crowd throughout the afternoon.

Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with more than 90 chartered chapters throughout the United States and members abroad.

While many members of Rolling Thunder, Inc. are veterans and many ride motorcycles, neither qualification is a prerequisite. Rolling Thunder, Inc. members are old and young, men and women, veterans and non-veterans.

All are united in the cause to bring full accountability for the Prisoners Of War-Missing In Action (POW/MIA) of all wars, reminding the government, the media and the public by our watchwords: “We Will Not Forget.”

Visit www.facebook.com/rollingthunderli to learn more about membership and other ways to support this local cause.

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Lauren, event chairwoman

Godfrey Townsend

Godfrey Townsend Band

Navy pals, Doc and The Admiral

Sal

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Village And Belmont Battle Over Land Space

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ith just one month until the USB Arena opens its doors to the public and with the overall redevelopment of Belmont Park being well underway, the Village of Floral Park has urged the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) to allow some development space be left alone in order to become a barrier for village residents whose houses border Belmont’s property.

“For the past two years, including a number of recent requests this past spring and summer, the village has proposed to the New York Empire State Development Corporation a series of proposals designed to mitigate the impact of this project on the surrounding community,” Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald said in a letter to residents. “Included among the village’s proposals is a plan to preserve a small portion of space just east of Belmont Park’s North Lot—east of Belmont Park Road—as open space to serve as a buffer for the adjoining residents. This is not a large parcel of land, but for many decades it has served as an open space buffer and has been an important quality of life safeguard for the Floral Park-Bellerose School and nearby residents.”

Fitzgerald said that preserving that parcel of land is important now more than ever once Belmont Park’s North Lot will be utilized more often to accommodate people who travel to the USB Arena for events.

“Officially preserving as open space, the area east of Belmont Park Road in the North Lot to the residential property lines in the West End would not seem to be an extraordinary request,” Fitzgerald added. “This small area has been unpaved and tree filled as long as anyone can remember. Further, the development plans in ESD’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Belmont Redevelopment Project indicated that this area would be left untouched by construction and that privacy-screening would be placed along the eastern edge of Belmont Park Road boundary of the North Lot.”

Construction at Belmont Park is ongoing near the West End. This is near the Mayfair Avenue gate looking north towards Floral Park-Bellerose School. (Photo by Anthony Murray)

According to the village, this hasn’t fencing and plantings, and for the been the case. The village has been Floral Park-Bellerose School District seeking to preserve a small triangular to be granted an easement over the piece of property adjoining the ‘triangle’ for use as a future outdoor dead end of Crocus Avenue and the classroom and new evacuation playground at the route for the Floral Floral Park-Bellerose Park-Bellerose School,” School. The village Fitzgerald said. was alerted by The village was residents who live informed by ESD that I’ve been forcefully it had confirmed that in the West End that advocating for significant constructhe ‘triangle’ would be tion activities were additional green completely fenced in encroaching across to prevent access from space to be set Belmont Park Road the North Lot and that it aside for the Floral into the triangular would remain unPark-Bellerose piece of property. paved. The village was School District.

State representatives, informed that consid—Senator Anna Kaplan Senator Anna Kaplan eration was also being and Assemblywoman given to granting an Michaelle Solages stepped in on the easement to the triangle to the Floral village’s behalf and engaged with ESD Park-Bellerose School District for use and its representatives. of the space for school purposes.

“Based on this productive en“If at any time the district is providgagement, Senator Kaplan’s and ed access to additional green space, Assemblywoman Solages’ proposal our Board of Education and staff was for this area to be preserved would assess our options to maximize as green space with appropriate opportunities for our students and community,” Floral Park Bellerose Superintendent Kathleen Sotille said.

Specifics of the cover contest: “Specifically, we would want to offer Theme: Winter/outdoor and/or winter holiday Size: digital hi-resolution jpeg of original art. outdoor classroom space to our staff (Images not hi-resolution will not be and students and utilize the area as an considered for the contest). Maximum of emergency egress in the event of an 5 submissions per entry. evacuation.”

Anton Media Group, publishers of Material: Must have been taken with your In a statement to Anton Media 16 newspapers on Long Island is smart phone in N.Y. putting together a new cover Group, Senator Kaplan added, “The Deadline: 12am, Nov. 1, 2021 contest open to our readers. The There will be one winner and two Belmont redevelopment project is winner of this cover contest will have honorable mentions. To submit your art nearly done, and despite the pandemtheir art featured on the cover of or if you have any questions please email ic, it’s on-time, on-budget and it’s going Contest@antonmediagroup.com our upcoming holiday guide that’ll to be ready for the Islanders’ first puck (no phone calls please). appear on November 17, 2021. drop in just a few short weeks. It’s truly

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a testament to the workers building it, and all the stakeholders involved in planning its construction. As with any project of this magnitude however, there are bound to be a few bumps along the way, but under no circumstances does that mean it’s okay to steamroll over the concerns of my constituents. Along with Assemblymember Solages, I’ve been forcefully advocating for additional green space to be set aside for the Floral Park-Bellerose School District, and with the assistance of Governor Kathy Hochul, we were able to stop the land from being paved over and are continuing to fight for this property to be given to the school. I know this is an important issue to my residents, so it’s important to me, and I will not stop fighting until we get the resolution we’ve been seeking.”

It may not come as a surprise to some that the village and ESD locked horns when it came to the refuted land space. In the past, the village and ESD had been locked in ongoing litigation with the Village of Floral Park accusing ESD of having a lack of transparency when it comes to the development project.

In order to prepare for the possible influx of people traveling through the village to get to the arena, the village board has also been meeting with its police department to discuss the possible impacts to preserve residents’ quality of life.

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Garden City Named Tree City USA

n recognition of Garden City’s 30th year as a designated “Tree City U.S.A.” community, a flag is flying at Village Hall and Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake presented Mayor Cosmo Veneziale with a plaque in fitting recognition of this honor during the Oct. 7 board meeting.

“Thirty years is quite an achievement,” Blake said. “We have already begun the application process for this year as well.”

This national recognition, granted by the National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service with the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes communities that meet detailed, objective standards applied to trees on public property. These standards involve ongoing tree planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and the variety of trees planted per year in the community. Evaluations are made based on four standards: a legally constituted municipal tree body, the adoption of tree ordinances, a comprehensive Community Forestry Program and the observance of Arbor Day. “Residents of Garden City should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority,” Dan Lambe, Arbor Day Foundation president, said. “We celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Garden City and thank you for helping to create a healthier planet for all of us.”

Village Beautification Committee members Althea Robinson, Kathleen Auro and Maureen Lyons, Assistant Recreation Superintendent Sandy Young, Village Trustee John Delany, Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake and Recreation Commission member Bill Garry during a tree planting ceremony earlier this year. (Photo by Carisa Giardino)

collection center will be maintained at Garden City Police Department Headquarters at 349 Stewart Ave. This event provides an opportunity for residents to safely discard unwanted, unused and expired medications.

As per the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimuNational Prescription lants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives Drug Take Back Day The Garden City Police Department in 2019. The survey also showed that will be participating in the Drug a majority of misused prescription Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National drugs were obtained from family and Prescription Drug Take Back Day on friends, often from the home medicine Oct. 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A cabinet.”

The police department advises the Garden City and DEA Drug Take Back programs allows for the safe disposal of drugs instead of flushing, burying, or throwing them out in the garbage, which poses significant environmental and health risks.

the village, FBS will provide ticket writers, printers, and software, as well as necessary maintenance and training.

FBS will also provide the village court with a New York State compliant parking management and payment solution system.

According to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, the department will realize a savings of $1,350 per month in maintenance fees as well as additional equipment and operational costs. Over the last five years, Commissioner Jackson estimates the department has spent approximately $150,000 on the current program. FBS will act as a third-party collection agency for all delinquent tickets and will be able to file judgments on behalf of the village. FBS will only collect a percentage of delinquent fines received, not for tickets paid on time or dismissed by the court.

The villages of Mineola, Hempstead, Freeport, Floral Park and Lynbrook already utilize FBS.

Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Fire Chief Devyn Moody advises all residents to check all detectors monthly to ensure they are in working order.

The board has contracted with “We have seen a rise in alarms in FBS Parking Solutions to replace residences with non-working and outthe antiquated parking ticket writer of-date detectors,” Chief Moody said. system the police department currently uses with their “ConnectSmart “These detectors are your first line of defense to alert you and your family at Parking” system. Under the current your home or business.” parking ticket program, machines With Daylight Saving Time next are constantly breaking down, tickmonth, it’s also a good idea to change ets are occasionally unretrievable your batteries as well. in the court management system, —Submitted by the and the court payment system Village of Garden City experiences delays. At no cost to

Parking Ticket Management System

Language Students Explore German Traditions Students have been participating in exciting activities through their German classes in the Garden City schools. Field trips and various classroom activities alike are providing engaging experiences that allow students to explore the German culture while strengthening their language studies.

At Garden City Middle School, Susanne Rupes’ sixth-grade German class created “Schultüten,” which is a traditional cone-shaped container that students in Germany receive on their first day of school going into first grade. The “Schultüten” is filled with back to school goodies like pencils, crayons and treats.

German students represented both the middle and high school buildings in the 64th annual German-American Steuben Day Parade in New York City on Sept. 18. Garden City students

marched up 5th Avenue from 67th to 86th Street along with their teacher, Frau Rupes, as well teacher chaperones Dr. Greenwald and Ms. Doria.

As Frau Rupes explained and students learned, the parade was named after Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian-born General who served under General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. The annual celebration recognizes the great achievements of German, Austrian and Swiss immigrants in the United States and brings together the entire German-American community through marching bands, German students represented the middle and high school buildings in musical groups, costume weavers, the 64th annual German-American Steuben Day Parade in New York City and representatives of various clubs (Contributed photo) and organizations wearing their Playground in Central Park. traditional German costumes or their chaperones enjoyed ice cream —Submitted by Trachten. treats outside the Guggenheim Garden City Public Schools After the parade, the students and Museum and visited the Ancient

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Village Board Makes Decision On Lost Farmer

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his past summer, Lost Farmer Brewing Co., went before the village board to amend its special use permit that was granted to them in September of last year. The Lost Farmer Brewing Co. petitioned the board to amend their hours of operation from noon to midnight, allow them to have no more than six employees on-site, have the occupancy increased to 75 people, the ability to heat food up—mainly frozen pizza and pretzels—and allow the owners to bring a food truck on premises from time to time and have acoustic music onsite.

After a contentious hearing between the Lost Farmer Brewing Co., their landlord and the owners of 5T Fencing, who share the building with the brewing company, on whether or not the Lost Farmer Brewing Co. is really a tasting room or a bar, the village board announced their decision during a recent

work session.

The village board granted the Lost Farmer Brewing Co.’s change in operation hours to be from noon to midnight, seven days a week; will allow six employees on the property as long as it’s in compliance with the state’s Fire Prevention and Building code, the regulations of the county’s Fire Marshal and the rules of all agencies having jurisdiction; allow Lost Farmer Brewing Co. to be limited to a warming kitchen where they can not cook or have any open flames on the property; and that there cannot be any amplified music playing.

“Each of these conditions is material to the approval granted by the Board of Trustees,” stated the board’s decision. “Violations of any of the conditions of this Special Use Permit shall subject the applicant or its successors to enforcement pursuant to the village’s Municipal Code, including possible revocation of this

The Lost Farmer Brewing Co. is located at 63 A East Second St. special use permit.”

The board said that any violation of a condition that was set forth in the village’s special use permit will be

FCA Annual Golf Outing Is A Success

Family & Children’s Association Islanders each year, especially in the (FCA) recently hosted its 2021 annual wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when Golf Outing at the Meadow Brook the organization’s supports have been Club located in Jericho. The event needed more than ever. brought together “It was a pleasure longstanding to host our generous supporters as well supporters and comas those newly munity partners for introduced to this exciting event,” FCA. Participants Craig Pinto, FCA enjoyed 18 holes of Chief Development golf on one of Golf Officer, said. Pinto Digest’s prestigious continued, “As FCA “Top 100 Best in continues to expand State” courses, a its programs and silent auction and From left: FCA Chief Development services, it is imchance raffle with Officer Craig Pinto, FCA President portant to recognize opportunities to leaders from our area and CEO Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, win a wide range of and FCA Board of Trustees Chair across all industries, great prizes. connect them to our Drew S. Crowley, Sr. Vice PresiThe event raised dent, Signature Bank. mission and together (Contributed photo) nearly $170,000, build a stronger proceeds of which sense of community will benefit FCA’s mission to protect so Long Island benefits as a whole. and strengthen Long Island’s most FCA would like to thank all those who vulnerable children, seniors, families attended, our generous sponsors, and and communities. With these funds, Meadow Brook Club for making it all FCA can continue to provide life-saving possible.” services to more than 30,000 Long —Submitted by FCA

deemed a violation of the village’s zoning law and shall subject the owner or occupant of the premises to all penalties set forth in the zoning law.

(Photo by Anthony Murray)

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Students Honored In National Merit Scholarship Program Mineola High School students Katherine Ahn and Alvin Tsai were named Commended Students as part of the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.5 million entrants to the program, 50,000 with the highest Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) scores qualify for recognition.

That places Ahn and Tsai in the top 3 percent of test takers.

Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of these students do become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

The district congratulates Ahn and Tsai on their achievement.

—Submitted by Mineola Union Free School District

Mineola students Katherine Ahn and Alvin Tsai were named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Sixth-Graders, Back In School

fter years of preparation and months of construction, the Westbury School District welcomed its sixth-grade students back for in-person instruction on Oct. 4 in the newest addition to Westbury Middle School’s grounds.

The momentous occasion was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by key members of the district.

“This project is the culmination of years of hard work that precedes my becoming superintendent of this district, but I am proud that I get to be a part of the team that took us over the finish line,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase, “Not only does this building represent a new chapter in the Westbury School District, but it is the embodiment of the core tenet that we seek to instill in our scholars every day: gratitude. We are so grateful to have such an extraordinary building for our children to learn in.”

The latest infrastructure addition to Westbury Middle School will be utilized as a learning environment dedicated solely to sixth-grade students as they transition into middle school and this next chapter of their scholastic journeys. The new academic building will also be home to office spaces for administrators and secretarial staff.

With the increase in student population during recent years, Westbury Middle School’s expanded academic capabilities ensures that all students will continue to receive the quality education that is expected of the district.

Westbury Middle School students and staff are joined by the Westbury Board of Education and elected officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of its newest building. (Westbury School District) Chase was joined by middle school staff, students, administrators as well as the board of education and other elected officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the start of this new chapter for the district. The event was also attended by the district’s “fiery” dragon mascot. The Westbury Middle School band and orchestra entertained those in attendance with several musical selections. It was truly a memorable way to open the new building.

“Thank you to the great Westbury

Carle Place Applauds Commended Student

The Carle Place School District is proud to announce that high school senior Emily Ribarich was named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Emily is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation being recognized for demonstrating exceptional academic promise. This honor places her among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Although she will not continue in the 2022 competition, the district congratulates Emily on this prestigious recognition.

—Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Senior Emily Ribarich was named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

(Photo courtesy of Carle Place School District)

community for its patience as the District worked to make its vision for expanding its academic footprint a reality,” said Westbury School District Board of Education President Robert Troiano, “This state-of-the-art building

will only elevate the already incredible work our staff and teachers do every day to prepare our students for success inside and outside the classroom.”

—Submitted by the Westbury Union Free School District

Snell Takes Over As STEM Director

The Carle Place School District has appointed Laura Snell as the district’s new director of its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program.

Snell comes to the district after serving as the director of science for the Smithtown Central School District for four years. Prior to that, she was a physics teacher at Brentwood High School. Snell was also a physical science instructor for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Middle School Scholar Program. She also has background in the military experience, as a selected intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force.

Snell attended St. John’s University and earned her Bachelor of Science in mathematical physics and secondary education. She went on to earn her Master of Science in secondary education of physics from CUNY Queens College. She also earned several certificates, including the New York State School District Leader and New York State School Building Leader

The Carle Place School District has appointed Laura Snell as the district’s new director of STEM. (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

certificates from SUNY Stony Brook.

With her new position in Carle Place, Snell’s goals include continuing to align K-12 math and science curricula to NYS standards, develop a cohesive STEM program in K-6 that is vertically aligned and partner with the community to bring real-world applications into student learning.

—Submitted by the Carle Place School District

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District Attorney, Legal Aid & Advocates Call For Increase In State And Federal Juror Pay

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cting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith recently called upon state and federal lawmakers to increase juror compensation to $15 per hour to promote racial and economic diversity and to improve the fairness of criminal and civil trials. Under current law, eligible New York jurors receive a fee of $40 per day of service and federal jurors receive $50 per day, but low jury pay forces many summoned for service to decide between performing their civic duty and losing essential income.

“Inclusive and representative juries have an essential role in our system and no eligible citizen should be precluded from serving because they can’t afford to miss work,” Smith said. “Jury service can be difficult and emotionally taxing, and it’s time for our government to pay those who serve at least the minimum wage we ask employers to pay.”

To reduce the burden of an increased juror fee on taxpayers, Smith also called on the State Legislature to require large employers to pay employees’ full wage for the duration of jury service.

Studies show that a diversity of experiences on juries

leads to more considered decisions. Researchers found that diverse juries were less likely to presume guilt than homogenous juries, that they were more thorough in their evaluation of evidence, and that they deliberated longer.

In addition, researchers found that diverse juries discussed more facts, were more open to discussing the role of race, and made fewer factual errors than homogenous juries.

New York tracks the demographics of jurors who appear for service, but between 7 percent and 25 percent of Long Island and New York City jurors decline to complete juror information cards, making comparisons of the demographics of those who serve and the broader population less useful despite the Unified Court System’s efforts. Available data show that Black- and Hispanicidentifying jurors are disproportionately underrepresented on jury pools compared to census data. The court system does not report data regarding income levels of jurors who

appear, or the demographic information of those summoned for jury duty who do not appear.

New York’s jury stipend of $40/day equates to an hourly rate of just $5 per hour for an eight hour workday, and the equivalent of an annual salary of $10,400, a fraction

of Nassau County’s per capita income of $51,422, and less than half of the $27,300, which qualifies as “extremely low income” under U.S. Housing and Urban Development guidelines.

The stipend is even below the federal poverty line for an individual, which does not factor Nassau’s high cost of living.

N. Scott Banks, Esq., Attorney In Chief of the

Nassau County Legal Aid Society added, “The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County joins with District Attorney Joyce Smith in supporting increased pay for jury service.

The right to a jury of one’s peers is at the core of our justice system. However, inadequate compensation imposes significant financial hardship for many who would serve on petit or grand juries, negatively impacting the diversity of juries here in Nassau County and elsewhere throughout New York State, as income inequality is strongly correlated with race and ethnicity.

Economic hardship should never deter people from serving on juries. The Legal Aid Society agrees with the District Attorney’s Office that higher compensation for jury service will help ensure that jury pools are more reflective of the communities they are serving, and help the justice system achieve more diverse, inclusive and fair juries.”

Bishop Lionel Harvey, Pastor of The First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury said,

“In order to maintain the integrity of the jury process, it is imperative that the level of compensation be commensurate with the important task the jurors are asked to perform. Diversity is important to ensure the process is fair and representative of All the people. Addressing the financial burden that would exclude prospective jurors from fulfilling their civic duty is long overdue and will prove to provide fairness and perspective.”

Stephen Drummond, Esq., of Drummond & Squillace, PLLC and Hofstra Law School said, “An increase in jurors’ compensation undoubtedly will serve the public’s interest as it will help ease the hardship, personal sacrifices that jurors experience and it will encourage a more inclusive and diverse panel of potential jurors. It is also the right step in seeking to fairly compensate jurors for the invaluable service they provide to this nation’s system of justice.”

Smith submitted draft legislation to raise New York’s juror pay to $120 per day to lawmakers and Governor Hochul.

—Submitted by the office of the Nassau County District Attorney

County Legislature Passes Cuts To Almost $100 Million In County Fees The Nassau County Legislature recently passed a bill to cut almost $100 million in county fees incurred by Nassau residents. This money will be made up with tens of millions of dollars of excess sales tax revenue over the projected sales tax revenue in the county budget.

The legislation was introduced by the Majority on Sept. 13 and passed unanimously through Legislative Committees. Recently, the Majority attempted to pass

the bill, but it was defeated 10-8 along party lines, with all minority legislators voting against. Legislator Kopel was absent due to religious observance, Legislator Lafazan abstained from the vote.

Twelve votes were needed to advance the legislation, due to a procedural motion made by members of the Democratic Minority Caucus.

The most recent vote passed 11-8 with all 8 Minority legislators abstaining.

Reports show that for this year’s budget the county is projected to take in $300 million more than the administration projected. In comparison to 2019, before the pandemic, this year the county will take in $130 million more in sales tax revenue than in 2019.

The fees that would be eliminated or reduced are: Tax Map Verification Fee: Currently, this $350 fee is charged by the Assessor for the verification of the section,

block and lot information contained in any deeds, mortgages or satisfactions, or any modifications or consolidations that are presented for recording.

New fee under majority passed bill: Zero Recording Fee: Currently, this $300 fee is charged by the county for the recording and indexing of deeds, mortgages, “other instruments”, liens, or statutory notices of liens and for the satisfaction or cancellation of a lien or statutory

notice of a lien. It also applies to corrections of such documents that would need to be re-indexed.

New fee under majority passed bill: $50 Public Safety Fee: Currently, a $55 fee is assessed on traffic and camera violations issued on or after Jan. 2, 2017.

New fee under majority passed bill: Zero —Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

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Embracing Change Take a walk down the street and you can’t miss it: the world itself seems to be changing color as the leaves on the trees take on shades of orange, yellow and red. The transformation outdoors reflects an inner feeling of newness, a fresh start. With the month of holidays behind us but not forgotten and the autumn season crackling all around us, we have finally jumped into the new year with both feet. We’re ready for the next adventure.

In our fast-paced, mobile society, people are constantly on the move. We go from one place to another, traveling by land, sea and air, even through space (and cyberspace). We seek change and novelty—new homes, new careers, new experiences. But where are we going and what are we really looking for? And how do we react when change is demanded of us although

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we have not chosen it for ourselves—brought about, for example, by a personal crisis, political upheaval or natural disaster?

Seasons change, as Vivaldi expressed so well in his best known work, “The Four Seasons”; people change, fashion changes, technology changes. Change occurs all the time. Change is unavoidable, even though it’s hard for people to follow. In Mark

moment. Every detail is part of our Creator’s eternal plan for the universe. An individual leaf has a destiny— perhaps to give shelter to a tiny worm— then, certainly each one of us has our own personal mission. In order to discover what that special task is, we should strive to face newness with courage, flexibility, and hope, trusting that our destination will become known to us as our lives unfold.

Sometimes it is the right thing to let go of the past; realizing that we are not limited by our past, the economy, or what we have been told we can or can’t do. We are only limited by our own credence.

Our thoughts drive our belief system. So be proactive and be open to renew your mind to new ideas. Be open for change; be open for the new things that our Creator has in store for each and every one of us and embrace in the wind of change.

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Twain’s words: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.”

One reason people don’t like change is because they get complacent with their comfort zone where they feel safe and familiar. Yet, if we are not willing to accept changes, we may stay stagnant instead of growing and moving forward to our better potential future. We have to change in order to flourish and prosper.

When we refuse change, we limit our options. That is why it’s crucial to stay flexible and be willing to adapt in order to embrace the new things.

The Baal Shem Tov, who sparked the Chassidic movement in the 18th century, taught that when a leaf falls from a tree, it has been decreed from heaven that this leaf would fall at this exact spot at this particular

Just as we were getting used to life without plastic bags to carry groceries, we’re losing another convenience item polluting our planet.

As the Honeymooners Marathon starts on Jan. 1, New

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York State will join Maine, Maryland and Vermont, in banning polystyrene packaging, more commonly known as Styrofoam. Food service providers will no longer be able to package your takeout food in those white clamshell containers. Your local deli won’t provide your morning Joe in a Styrofoam cup either.

But this shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone. Since 2019, most fast-food restaurants have switched to cardboard and stopped using polystyrene altogether. I can’t remember

the last time I went to 7-11 and saw anything but a paper coffee cup. We still use those polystyrene plates occasionally in my house, simply because they are cheaper than paper or plastic.

When hosting a big party or BBQ, we usually opt for the smaller 8-oz coffee cups. Of course, they are too small for most people to add their milk or cream. You learn the hard way not to put hot food onto a Styrofoam plate unless you want to leave impressions of hot baked ziti. Give me a

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Life Aboard A Whaling Ship “For God’s sake, be economical with your lamps and candles! not a gallon you burn, but at least one drop of man’s blood was spilled for it.”

—Herman Melville, Moby-Dick The year was 1852 and a whaling ship leaves Sag Harbor for a scheduled twoyear journey with a goal of securing 2,000 barrels of whale oil. One year passes, as the masthead sentinel continues to scan the vast Pacific for any sign of whale tails, the spout or a vapor plume caused by the whale’s breath. Suddenly, he spots the prey. Being an experienced seaman, he identifies it as the prized sperm whale. He screams the words the weary crew of whalemen have waited weeks to hear.

“Thar she blows.”

Questions and commands come from the deck.

“Where away?

“Two points on the weather bow.”

“How far off?”

“A mile and a half!”

Men jump to their feet.

The six-man crew board the three whaleboats lowered from the “davits.” The captain, first mate and rowers take their places as the boat steerer secures the harpoons’ whale line around the loggerhead.

become the largest port in New York with 65 ships having their “million-dollar year” in 1847 generated from the robust demand for sperm oil.

That demand exhausted the local sperm whale population. Longer voyages to New Zealand and the South Pacific to hunt the sperm whale demanded stronger vessels which were constructed as “floating factories” containing LONG ISLAND STORIES equipment for processing Thomas Kuntzmann and storing whale oil. But the deplorable living conditions The hunt begins. Soon, the He watches the whale’s tail constructed for the crew came boat approaches the whale. beat the water, shudder and The harpooner aims the turn fin out. A sailor then cuts at the expense of seamen who spilled their blood to keep the single flue harpoon and a hole in the tail and inserts a whale products flowing. throws it toward the lungs. line in order to tow the whale In addition to the threat of He hits blood vessels and back to the mother ship. Still, death at sea during a whale the water starts to turn red. he knows more danger lurks. hunt, these men slept in the The crew braces for the next The crew will have to fight off crowded, smelly “forecasmove. The whale could dive sharks circling about for an tle”—a triangular room below or smash their hull with its easy meal. When they return enormous teeth and tail. But to the ship, the next brutal task deck in the bow. With terrible conditions including scurvy, the whale takes off, starting involves boiling blubber to “The Nantucket Sleigh Ride” gain the golden sperm oil that men crowded together, the constant threats of mutiny as the 40-foot whale boat is lights the homes of colonists and long unproductive voysuddenly encased by a wall of and lines the pockets of the ages, desertion was common. water. The first mate watches vessels’ owners. The sailor the 1600 feet of line unwind wonders if the voyage is worth Now, back to the adventure.

The whaleboat towing the quickly as the harpooned the agony endured. sperm whale arrives back at whale dives deeper into the Whaling in the United the whale ship and prepares depths of the sea. After an States started in 1659 with to bring the carcass onto hour of the sleigh ride, the Southampton Indians being the deck. Fighting a strong whale is exhausted. The officer paid by English settlers to wind and sharks at their feet, stands, walks over to the side extract oil from whales the whale is fastened to the of the boat and drives a lance washing onshore. The 19th starboard side with heavy into the whale for the final kill. century saw Sag Harbor

chains. Five hours later the wooden cutting platform is erected. Armed with cutting blades set in 15 foot poles, the men cut the blubber into strips weighing about a ton each. The strips are pulled onto the deck and cut into smaller slices the size of books. The treacherous deck is slippery with pools of blood and water with men fighting to balance themselves to avoid being thrown overboard. The blubber pieces are tossed into “tryworks” or huge iron pots set in a brick stove. The blubber is cooked until oil is extracted, then cooled and placed in casks to be stored in the bottom of the ship. The crew then works on the head matter removing the valuable spermaceti. With the whale cleaned out and the oil stored, the crew scrubs the deck fighting off the odor of smoked blubber. Hours later, the lookouts leave the crew and return to the mast to scan the sea for the next whale.

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chemicals could cause fatigue, restlessness and skin irritation.

And you thought that leftover Fettuccini Alfredo was only going to clog your arteries.

This means restaurants will need to eschew the clamshell in favor of paper packaging for your takeout and take-home food. If you haven’t guessed by now, non-polystyrene containers are going to cost more. Additional restaurant costs are eventually going to be passed onto us. Why-oh-why did they ever get rid of the cute little doggie bags?

Environmentally, polystyrene is a total disaster because it doesn’t completely break down for more than 500 years. The containers break apart easily and get eaten by

my Chinese food came in a paper bag inside a plastic bag last week, we were so happy to see one; it went into my safe deposit box.

Unfortunately, polystyrene is not going the way of the dodo bird. Supermarkets can still use it for packaging meats, so at least the meat wrappers of the world will still have jobs.

By reducing the amount of polystyrene in the world (or at least New York State), our children may have a healthier life in the future. But they’ll never know the pure joy of watching a Styrofoam plate melting in a campfire.

Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns. It’s available wherever books are sold.

plastic plate any day.

Most of us won’t lose sleep if we never see another polystyrene packing “peanut” again. I still find a stray peanut inside my house, even though I haven’t gotten a delivery with those nasty things since the turn of the century. Personally, I prefer plastic bubble wrap. I can’t think of a more satisfying sound than when popping those bubbles.

Apparently, reheating your food in those clamshell containers wasn’t the healthiest thing you could do. Microwaving releases chemicals from the polystyrene containers that attach themselves to the food. Funny, I don’t remember reading anything about that? Those

animals, which will obviously But we’ll get used to it. cause them harm. Of course, Remember your initial if animals are eating it and we rage at the idea of losing are eating animals, well, you get incandescent light bulbs and the idea. replacing everything with those LED bulbs? Besides, we still don’t know what the LED watt conversion is for a 60-watt bulb (it’s 15 watts—I looked it up).

We just wanted to hate the LED bulbs and hoard incandescent bulbs. But, after a while, we just forgot about it and moved on.

I can’t tell you how often I had to buy a reusable bag while shopping because I left mine in the car or at home.

I now have more reusable bags than I ever had plastic bags. At New York City has instituted least plastic bags had so many a Styrofoam ban that will other uses. But, like anything become statewide as of Jan. else, you eventually get used 1, 2022. to it. Now it’s a novelty if you (Photo by BrokenSphere/CC get one of those bags. When BY-SA 3.0)

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail. com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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The Spirit Of Our Town The other day I was stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Belt Parkway. I’m sure no one is surprised to read this. That’s like saying, “I was breathing yesterday.” But this time things were different. My car has a feature where you can set the cruise control to automatically adjust the speed based in the car in front of you.

And the lane assist program keeps you in the lane you are traveling in.

So for 20 minutes I didn’t touch the gas pedal or brake or even the steering wheel.

My car stopped and started and followed the traffic all that time. It was the closest I’ve ever gotten to a self-driving car. And it was great. Normally I don’t get too crazy when it comes to traffic. I see it is as part of life—though I must admit that during the height of the pandemic I was really enjoying a traffic-free life on the road. But I’m not thrilled by start and stop traffic. It’s a pain to have to drive in those conditions. But when my

So that’s what was happening to me: by letting my car do the driving, I had given up the idea that I was in control. I didn’t arrive at my destination any sooner or later, but my attitude was much more peaceful.

In the midst of all the changing advice about the Delta variant of the coronavirus, in the midst of all the other fallout from this disease: higher prices, shortages of building Fr. Ralph Sommer materials, computer chips, car was doing all the work, it cars, some foods, toilet paper didn’t seem so bad. (again?), we can fall for the My experience reminded temptation to believe that me of a journal entry by noted we are in control. And I think behavioral psychologist B.F. that some people who resist Skinner, who wrote that when wearing masks or getting upset by traffic, drivers would vaccinated are simply trying get angry and upset, but when to hold on to some kind of sitting on a bus, they could be personal control in the midst in the same traffic—even with of something we have little crazy drivers around—and control of. And because some people wouldn’t be angry at all. new government or corporate What was the difference? When vaccine protocols are now behind their own wheel, drivers leading to unvaccinated thought they were in control. people to be furloughed or While on a bus they handed fired, there is a kind of road control over to the bus driver. rage that is possessing some

THE SPIRIT OF OUR TOWN

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people when choice is taken away.

I have been praying fervently for the eradication of COVID-19, but it is still with us. And now I add prayers for the healing of the angers and fears that plague some of our family members and friends.

I suffer when I encounter the pain I see in those who feel stuck in the “corona traffic.”

But is it possible to lessen the anger by “getting on the bus” and actually choosing to give

up control?

In some ways choosing to give up control is a kind of control. Just as I turned on the car’s speed control so I could just go along for the ride, so when I give up my personal control, I am joining my fellow travelers “on the bus” in riding together toward a safer life together.

I invite you to travel with us.

—Father Ralph Sommer is the pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown and is an Anton Media Group columnist

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WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING NOTICE Incorporated Village of Farmingdale

The Incorporated Village of Farmingdale will be flushing water mains throughout its service area, as a part of our regular Distribution System Maintenance Program. This program is designed so as to remove any accumulation of dissolved materials which may have settled in the mains. Slight water pressure variations or discolored water conditions may occur during this period. Water uses, such as laundering of clothes, may be affected due to coloration of water. Please note that flushing of hydrants throughout the Village will commence on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at approximately 10:00 PM and will be finished by approximately 6:30 AM on Saturday, October 30th, 2021.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS On Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., Roslyn Landmark Society will present a free Zoom lecture on Harbor Hill, the country estate of financier Clarence H. Mackay. The French inspired Chateau measured 60,000 square-feet and was located on 498 Hilltop Acres in Roslyn. Designed

by Gilded Age architect Stanford White and completed in 1902, it was the second largest private residence in America at the time. The lecture will be led by historian and author, Gary Lawrance, who will discuss the Mackays’ family life in the massive and lavishly decorated home. A highlight of the presentation will be Lawrance’s computer-generated 3D recreation of Harbor Hill’s elevations reimagined in spectacular color along with rarely seen interior photos of Harbor Hill courtesy of Bryant Library Local History Collection. To register for this free Zoom Lecture visit roslynlandmarks.org or call 516-625-4363.

—Submitted by the Roslyn Landmark Society

A computer recreation of Harbor Hill, the Gilded Age county home in Roslyn (1902-47).

(Photo courtesy of the Roslyn Landmark Society)

and nurturing ground for Siyuan Zhou, a local aspiring musicians and piano teacher from Great attracts many of talented Neck, has been inducted music students. This into the Steinway & Sons fall, 44 teachers from the Teacher Hall of Fame, a United States and Canada prestigious designation were inducted into the recognizing the work of Steinway Teacher Hall of North America’s most Fame with special events committed and passionate piano educators. hosted at the historic Zhou graduated from Steinway factory in New Mannes College of Music York City. The teachers’ and is the first prize names are now displayed winner of the Second on a commemorative Chinese Composition display wall inside the Siyuan Zhou Piano Competition. iconic factory. For more She co-founded the Growing Music information, visit www.steinway.com.

Studio in 2018, which is the home —Submitted by Steinway & Sons

Massapequa Coast Little Leaguers Honored Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino, trustees Dana Durso and Todd Svec congratulated the Massapequa Coast Little League Juniors Williamsport Tournament Team at the Oct. 4 village board meeting. The Juniors Tournament Team won the 2021 New York State Championship.

Pictured here are Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino, trustees Dana Durso and Todd Svec. Massapequa Coast League Team Manager Joe Diesso, coaches Bob Engelhardt, Joe Della Porta and Ken Gein. Players include Timothy Battaglia, Vincenzo Della Porta, Joey Diesso, Bobby Engelhardt, Michael Fosorile, Kenny Gein III, Vincent Genovese, Hunter Gillis, Thomas Harding, Gianni Pipia, Frankie Romano, Jackson Tucholski and Tyler Villalta.

(Photo courtesy of the Village of Massapequa Park)

Costumes, treats, games and contests are back this year as the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District hosts its annual Children’s Halloween Parade and Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30. The theme of this year’s parade is “The Wizard of Oz,” with a special prize awarded to the best costume from the movie.

The parade is intended for children ages 12 years and under.

Accompanying adults are encouraged to get in on the fun and dress up as well. Kick–off is at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of School Street and Highland Road near the Staples Center parking lot and will be led by a theatrical circus performer and Glen Cove’s own Mayor Tim Tenke.

After the parade, children may trick-or-treat throughout the shops of the downtown businesses displaying the special BID “Welcome” The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents and their families to its Family Fall and Halloween Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 23rd, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa.

The Family Fall & Halloween Festival will feature a ‘U-Pick’ pumpkin patch for children to pick their own pumpkins (while supplies

posters. There will be a Live DJ to dance the “Monster Mash,” bouncy houses sponsored by American Paving and Masonry, a Witches Broom Race sponsored by The Regency, Pumpkin Mini Golf sponsored by Glen Floors and all the cotton candy that you can eat

by Primerica on Bridge Street from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The witches of Downtown Glen Cove are brewing costume contests beginning at 2 p.m. for three different age groups, as well as the most creative costume contest. It just would not be a festival without a pie eating contest – children can enter the pie eating contest to win a prize.

For further information, contact the Downtown BID office at (516) 759-6970, email info@ glencovedowntown.org or visit at www.glencovedowntown.org -Submitted by the Glen Cove Business Improvement District last), Halloween games and giveaways, a hay maze, hay ride, photo opportunities and games. Costumes for those attending are encouraged!

The Family Fall & Halloween Festival will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Hicksville Public Schools and the Mental Health Coalition brought parents and community members the first presentation in a series of SEL Family and Community Engagement Workshops for this school year. This series kicked-off on Monday, Sept.

20 at 7 p.m. via Zoom with the “K-12 Community and Resilience Parent Workshop” followed by a live Q&A session.

This workshop was opened

by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Anthony Lubrano, and led by Steve Chassman, LCSW CASAC, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. who has established a long-standing relationship with the Hicksville School District. He focused his workshop on ways to support

children in coping with stress and challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has made a major impact on our lives, and so many adults and students are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming, which has caused strong emotions in adults and children. As a result, some people feel isolated and lonely, which can increase stress and anxiety. Chassman taught parents and community members ways to cope with stress in healthy ways that will make adults, children, and those around them become more resilient.

Chassman shared, “Resiliency is about how we acknowledge where we are and how we use the tools and coping strategies to address it”.

If you have missed the K-12 Community and Resilience Parent

Workshop that took place on Monday, the video presentation can be seen at https://vimeo.com/611758368. The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. has many

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), together with the Town of Babylon, will launch its nationwide Alzheimer’s walk at Babylon Town Hall (200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst) on Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. Long Islanders are invited to take park in the “Alzheimer’s Walk in The Park” and can register in advance by visiting www.afawalk.com.

Proceeds raised at the

family-friendly event, which will also include health and wellness activities and refreshments, will help support families affected by Alzheimer’s disease through AFA’s programs, services, and research towards a cure.

Community service opportunities are available for students.

The walk will take place at the AFATown of Babylon Respite Care Relief

Park at Babylon Town Hall, a first-inthe-nation park created specifically to give families a dementia-friendly place that is peaceful, scenic and provides educational information about dementia-related illnesses, caregiving, and support services. It will serve as the kickoff to AFA’s national Alzheimer’s walk, which will take place throughout the month of November in

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counselors to assist anyone in need 24 hours a day and 7 days week and can be reached at www.licadd.org.

—Submitted by the Hicksville School District communities across the country.

Anyone wishing to register for the walk or form a team can do so by visiting www.afawalk.com. Due to COVID-19, this event will have limited capacity. Advance registration is required. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well—visit www. afawalk.com or call AFA at 866-2328484 to learn more.

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GLEN COVE SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES IN-PERSON HOMECOMING

The Glen Cove High School marching band makes their way around the football field before the big game. (Photo courtesy of Glen Cove School District)

The Glen Cove City School District recently welcomed hundreds of fans, community members and alumni to enjoy the 2021 homecoming parade, carnival and football game.

The day-long celebration began with representatives from all grade levels, accompanied by the Glen Cove High School marching band.

The parade trail saw students holding banners and marching in order of their respective schools and extracurricular activities. The carnival began shortly after, and students of all

ages enjoyed carnival rides, games, and classic carnival food and beverages with family and friends.

Performances by the drumline, varsity cheerleaders, band and kickline were featured at halftime, as was the crowning of homecoming king and queen. The day’s celebration reached its pinnacle with the statement-making win of the Glen Cove High School varsity football team over Roslyn High School by the miraculous score of 68-29.

—Submitted by Glen Cove School District

SECOND-GRADERS GET CREATIVE WITH PROJECT BASED STEM LEARNING Brian Agostini, a second-grade teacher at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Oyster Bay, is introducing his students to Project Based Learning through STEM with The Box Challenge. Through Project Based Learning, students actively explore a real-world challenge.

Second-graders were divided into pairs or small groups and challenged with creating something new using a cardboard box. Students had to come up with a plan of what to make, then decide what items to “buy” from the Maker Space cart while staying within

a budget. The cart is full of materials including string, beads, fabric and pipe cleaners. The challenge is a fun way for students to turn trash into treasure, while employing critical thinking, collaboration and ingenuity.

—Submitted by Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Students had to come up with a plan of what to make, then decide what items to “buy” from the Maker Space cart while staying within a budget.

Photo courtesy of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

BOARD POSITION AVAILABLE ISLAND TREES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A NEW SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE

After 11+ years of dedicated service as a Board of Education trustee, Barbara Medellin has tendered her resignation. Her dedication and leadership to the school community will be missed.

The Board of Education would like to appoint a resident to fill the seat for the remainder of 2021-22 school year.

Any eligible resident wishing to serve as a trustee for the 2021-22 school year, should send a letter of interest to:

Island Trees Board of Education, 74 Farmedge Rd., Levittown, NY 11756 or email the district clerk, Natalie McAuley at

nmcauley@islandtrees.org

no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 10, 2021.

In your letter, please state what you feel is the most important role of a school board trustee.

What do you believe are the most important issues facing the school district?

How would you, as school board trustee, address these issues?

What is your vision for the future of the Island Trees School District?

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New Season-Time to Look and Feel Better Fall can be a very exciting time, with the season changing, the weather cooling and the holidays looming ahead. It is also the perfect time to think about how you can finally deliver on your commitment to doing something for yourself.

Back to the gym, back to the diet, the new season brings with it the impetus to look better and feel better.

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It is often a combination of services that produces the best result, many times including breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction, with the appropriate procedure determined by each individual’s

body. Several packages are designed to address your specific needs. Ultimate Breasts includes breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction – separately or in combination-for the most beautiful, natural looking results.

If childbirth has made some changes to your body that you would like to correct, the Mommy Makeover package provides the right combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift or implants as well as cellulite treatments to transform you from “new mom” to “hot mom.” About Face turns back the hands of time with the appropriate combination of facelift, eyelid lift, rhinoplasty, chin reshaping and more.

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INNOVATION LAB CHALLENGES YOUNG MINDS

First-grade students at North Side Elementary School watched as teacher Henry Kupstas tested their home construction designs against a wind storm created using a hair dryer. (Contributed photo)

The East Williston School District has opened the doors to North Side Elementary School’s new Innovation Lab. In this new space, Innovation Lab teacher Henry Kupstas will lead STEAM lessons as part of the Project Lead the Way launch program as well as enrichment activities for North Side students.

Designed to stimulate and inspire imagination and creative thinking, in the Innovation Lab personalized learning will saturate the activities conducted in the lab as students explore their growth mindsets by experimenting and participating in the engineering design process.

North Side’s Innovation Lab, which is open to all grade K-4 students, will feature high-tech equipment including a 3D printer, as well as ensure students are balancing digital tools with items such as Keva blocks, Legos, cardboard, recycled materials and other items as they construct their original ideas.

First-grade students working in the Innovation Lab constructed houses to withstand a wind storm to keep the three little pigs safe. With some success and some failures, students learned the most important thing is the process.

—Submitted by East Williston School District

SPELLMAN HV CLEAN TECH COMPETITION WINNER South High senior Harrison Weinberg won second place in the 2021 Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition for his research and design of a model buoy system that can identify patches of oil and gas on the surface of water using a UV light intensity sensor.

Harrison’s project, “Engineering of a Cheap Buoy Used for the Detection of Oil in the Marine Environment,” won second place in the low-cost category of the international competition. His

submission included a prototype that he designed, engineered, and tested in science research class during the 2020–21 school year. His goal was to create an easy-to-use, low-cost system that could be utilized for monitoring oil pollution in local waters. His science research teacher was Dr. Carol Hersh.

The theme of this year’s Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition was “Preserving Planet Earth.” Participants were challenged to identify a specific

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Blind Teacher Takes Adversity To The Mat National Wrestling Hall of Fame honors Farmingdale’s Jim Hughes

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restling is a sport that requires an inordinate amount of fortitude, physical and inner strength to vanquish an opponent that’s often your equal in terms of weight class. To that end, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame annually presents Medals of Courage to wrestlers who have overcome insurmountable challenges. This year, the Upstate New York chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored Farmingdale high school social studies teacher Jim Hughes with this prestigious award. The awards ceremony was held on Sept. 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse.

It was a particularly moving honor given that Hughes has been visually impaired since the age of three and wrestling became an outlet that helped shape him on and off the mat.

“It was about 200 people and it was pretty intense,” Hughes explained.

“You had wrestlers there from Ohio State and coaches who really had accomplished a lot in wrestling, so to be around that kind of greatness was pretty humbling. I was introduced by my sister. We got to give our own speeches. I was a little nervous going in, but once I got up there, my comfort level was pretty good because it was such a loving and supportive audience that there was no reason to fear.”

Next year marks 30 years that Hughes has been an AP U.S. History instructor at Farmingdale High School. Along the way, he’s become a highly decorated educator. In 2006, the National Museum of Education recognized him as the Freida J. Reily Award winner, given to “an American teacher who overcomes adversity or makes an enormous sacrifice to impact students positively.” Along the way, he’s also served as vice president of the Farmingdale Federation of Teachers, became a Lions Club member, chaperoned wrestling tournaments and been a moderator of numerous clubs at Farmingdale High School. It’s a life this father of three gratefully leads thanks to the chance the district took on him when he came looking for a full-time position after graduating from SUNY Binghampton.

“When I decided to go into teaching, my college professors, parents and many other people thought I was

Jim Hughes

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nuts and I probably was,” Hughes said me and I said that I then knew they with a laugh. “I had to go through the were serious because they should application process and I didn’t get a be concerned about their students lot of initial feedback. Then I decided and how it was going to work. While in my cover letter I would put down I said that I wasn’t exactly sure, I was that I was blind and that it could be very honest with them and told them an asset rather than what some would I was focused on developing a perceive as a hinderance. rapport with students Think about how and bringing that progressive and bold community sense Farmingdale was in the classroom. in ’92 to hire me.” Our interesting family dynamic Through my Thendemo lesson helped me become who I am.

Farmingdale I guess they I wasn’t coddled, which is the High School saw that. best way to say it. We had principal Dr. The rest is glaucoma in the family. Out of Steven Kusin history—30 the five kids, only one of them and Social years later is 20/20. Blindness or visual Studies Director and I’m still impairment was just part of the here.”

Jeff Spero wound norm, so there was no up being intrigued The youngest real special treatment.

by Hughes’ cover of five growing —Jim Hughes letter and résumé. up in Flatbush, As the future Brooklyn, Hughes grew Farmingdale resident recalled, the up in a family prone to eye duo called to have him come in and go disease. He was three when he lost through the interview process. There his sight. His mom and his deceased was a specific moment Hughes recalls oldest brother were 25 and 11 when he knew this went beyong being respectively when they lost their sight. a mere fact-finding exercise.

Another sister and his other brother “There was an older gentleman are legally blind. As Hughes sees it, who asked me about classroom the physical disadvantage that ran in management,” Hughes explained. “It his family prepared him for life’s later was a ‘What the hell are you going to trials and tribulations. do?’ targeted question. I leaned back “Our interesting family dynamic and thanked them. They looked at helped me become who I am,” he said.

“I wasn’t coddled, which is the best way to say it. We had glaucoma in the family. Out of the five kids, only one of them is 20/20. Blindness or visual impairment was just part of the norm, so there was no real special treatment.

If you’re going to go out and play football with the boys, you better not come home hurt.”

Hughes started wrestling in ninth grade while attending the Lavelle School for the Blind in the Bronx as an alternative to having to take physical education class. It was a sport he naturally took to, having two older brothers that he was constantly roughhousing with. And while he had to work hard on getting better (“Quite frankly I wasn’t very good when I started out,”) by his sophomore year, his skill level had considerably risen. For Hughes, clicking with the sport had plenty to do with the sport’s nuances.

“Wrestling’s appeal has a lot to do with the competitive nature of it,” he said. “With wrestling, there are no real modifications. It’s a blind sport versus being a sighted sport. Once you get in the starting position, which is palmon-palm, it’s either being aggressive and making that first move or reacting to theirs. The physical contact is there, so a lot of it has to do with skills and strength as well, along with physical awareness. There are not that many adaptations or modifications that need to be made to be a wrestler who happens to have a visual impairment.”

Teaching has afforded Hughes to engage in two of his favorite pasttimes—history and working with young people. It’s a skill set that’s extended to a decade-long practice of giving motivational speeches or talks as he calls them.

“I was starting to speak to different groups be it the PTA, a library group or friends of mine who work for Oracle or other companies,” he said “I have one disability but I also have Ménierè’s disease, so I started going deaf as well about 15 years ago. It was definitely scary when I started losing my hearing. What I do is focus on a gamer framework—being grateful, accepting, motivated, enjoying life and being confident all at the same time.”

What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: dgilderubio @antonmediagroup.com

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The gutters Water, when not able themselves can become to drain from the gutter warped and severe will inevitably come over damage can occur to the the top of the gutter either roof and exterior of your behind it or over the front. home.

I have seen many instances Protect your home by where blocked downspouts cleaning your gutters at caused massive flooding at least twice a year. I recomthe roof ridge line as well mend once in spring or as basement flooding at the summer and once again in foundation and window the fall or early winter. wells even being filled with John Mahland is the water due to the overflowpresident of Spotless Gutter ing gutters.

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The teller complied and Ferrito received an undetermined amount of in East Meadow, approached the currency before fleeing to his vehicle 12-year-old fenearby. There were three employees Heriberto Colon male victim, and (Photo courtesy of and no customers inside the bank NCPD) during this incident. No injuries were inappropriately

touched her as she was standing in the reported. candy aisle. The defendant proceeded After a subsequent investigation, to inappropriately touch the female Ferrito was located and placed into victim two additional times in two custody. The investigation further different locations inside the store. revealed that the defendant’s threeDetectives conducted an extensive year-old child was present in a rear car seat of his vehicle during the robbery. investigation and placed Colon Ferrito is charged with third-degree under arrest without incident at robbery and endangering the welfare his residence. He is charged with of a child. He was arraigned on Oct. 7 three counts of first-degree sexual abuse—sexual contact with a person in First District Court in Hempstead. less than 13 years old and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

Franklin Square Man Colon was arraigned on Oct. 8 in First Arrested In East Meadow For Touching A Minor District Court in Hempstead.

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According to detectives, police responded to a 911 call for a 31-year-old male victim, who was walking through a parking lot located at 598 Stewart Police Investigate Fatal Ave., when he was approached by Accident In New Cassel two males demanding money while The Homicide Squad is investigatthreatening the use of a handgun. ing a fatal vehicular accident involving Upon arrival, officers were informed a pedestrian that occurred on Oct. 11 that one of the male subjects had at 4:35 a.m. in New Cassel. reached into the victim’s right pocket According to detectives, a 65-yearand took his wallet before fleeing northbound on Stewart Avenue. old male was operating a gray van After a thorough investigation was westbound on Old Country Road conducted, Nathaniel Small and near Hilton Street, when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedes- Angel Caballero, both of the Bronx, were located and arrested for the trian suffered severe trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene by above crime.

No injuries were reported. a Nassau County Police medic. The Small and Caballero are charged operator of the van remained at scene. with first-degree robbery and secThe investigation is ongoing. ond-degree Robbery. Small has an Bronx Men Arrested For additional charge of fourth-degree Bethpage Robbery criminal possession of stolen properEighth Squad detectives report the ty. Both were arraigned on Oct. 12 in arrest of two Bronx men for a robbery First District Court in Hempstead.

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GLEN COVE Dan Brovey, formerly of Glen Cove, died on Aug. 30 in Naples, FL at the age of 80. Daniel James Brovey was born in Shamokin, PA, son of the late Anthony and Agnes Brovey. Dan was an athlete, writer, teacher and nature-lover. Dan attended Bloomsburg, Bucknell and University of Oklahoma and earned his Doctorate of Education at Columbia University. He taught science and technology for more than 30 years at Queens College. Dan is survived by wife Irene, five children (Alexandra, Jennifer, Allison, Debbie and David), four siblings, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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George was the president of Asbestolith Manufacturing in Brooklyn, New York. He was an avid sailor, well known in racing circles as an expert skipper & sought-after crew, both in the US & abroad. He was a 3rd generation member of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, as well as a member of the Congregational Church of Manhasset, serving on numerous committees. George had many interests but was especially drawn to woodworking. He particularly liked creating boat half models, many of which are on display at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. He looked forward to attending the Wooden Boat School in Maine each summer, where he perfected his lifelong hobby. George enjoyed volunteering with the Make-A-Wish foundation and generously supported US Olympic sailing team hopefuls, as well as the Westie rescue organization.

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11-17-10-3; 10-27-20-13of State of NY (SSNY) on 2021-6T-#227314-MAN 9/10/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated LEGAL NOTICE as agent upon whom process NOTICE OF DESIGN may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC REVIEW BOARD MEETING INCORPORATED to: 84 Longridge Rd., PlanVILLAGE OF dome, NY 11030. Purpose: PLANDOME MANOR any lawful act.

10-27-20-13-6; 9-29-22-2021- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 6T-#226901-MAN that the Design Review Board of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor will hold a LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 94-20 public meeting on Thursday, ELMHURST LLC. Arts of October 28, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Org filed with Secy of State Pursuant to Chap. 417 of the of NY (SSNY) on 9/10/21. Laws of 2021, this meeting Office location: Nassau Coun- will be held by teleconference ty. SSNY designated as agent and/or videoconference. For upon whom process may be more information on how this served and shall mail copy of meeting will be held and how process against LLC to: 84 to participate in a teleconferLongridge Rd., Plandome, ence and/ or videoconference NY 11030. Purpose: any law- please contact the Village Clerk or check the Village’s ful act.

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BY ORDER OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Isabel DeSousa, Chairman LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of WEST Randi I. Malman, Village Clerk 68 PARTNERS LLC. Arts of October 8, 2021 10-20-2021-1TOrg filed with Secy of State #227428-MAN of NY (SSNY) on 9/10/21.

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Continental Drive 10-27-20-13-6; 9-29-22-2021H2M Project No.: 6T-#226899-MAN MLWD2153 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Sort- Manhasset-Lakeville Water ingSpace LLC. Arts of Org District (Owner) at the office filed with Secy of State of NY of the Water District, 170 East (SSNY) on 8/04/21. Office lo- Shore Road, Great Neck, New

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CASE NUMBER 221 Archangels Inc. 126 Glen Street Glen Cove. NY 11542 Property known as 1 Nesaquake Ave., Port Washington NY. Shown on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 84, Lot(s) 19 Second floor addition, first floor alterations and 4 ft x7 ft 2-story addition.

10-20-2021-1T#227401-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Wingrey LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 9/9/2021. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3 Oak Tree Court, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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The following cases will be called at said public hearing.

APPEAL #21133 – Ronald Zdrojeski; 10 Hill Crest Rd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 15, Lot 9; Zoned Residence-A Variances from §§ 70-31.B and 70-100.2.A to legalize a deck and planters too close to a side property line, and construct a fence that is too tall.

APPEAL #21134- Arto and Lema Akyemeniciyan; 59 Roger Drive; Port Washington; Section 5, Block 165, Lot 24; Zoned: Residence-C Variance from §70-100.2(K) to relocate a generator too close to the side property line.

The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny.gov.

All interested persons should appear via the Zoom link below and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. The Town Board room will not be open to the public and there will be no in-person access to the hearing. All documents pertaining to the above appeals are available via email at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov The live Zoom hearing may be accessed at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83359042596 or via phone at +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 using webinar ID: 833 5904 2596. Additionally, the public may view the livestream of this meeting at https://northhempsteadny. gov/townboardlive.

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Questions and/or comments which are timely submitted will be accepted and made a part of the record.

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Sparks Creative Fire With Blessings And Miracles

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Thomas explained. “We did a song for Havana Nights—I don’t want to talk hen Carlos Santana reabout it. We did work together, became leased 1999’s Supernatural, friends and stayed in close contact. the then newly-inducted We played live music together all the Rock and Roll Hall of time, would see each and stayed in Famer’s eighteenth studio touch. Very little time would go by album, it represented the Mexican where Carlos wouldn’t send me an native’s commercial pinnacle thanks mp3 of an Otis Redding song and say to a handful of hit singles and an array we should do this song and say this was of high profile guest artists. Not only going to be the one. The thing was that did the album sell 15 million copies, there was a difference between people but it racked up eight Grammy Awards who worked at record labels seeing including Album of the Year. The spark revenues off of what we were doing and for this wildfire of crossover success wanting us to do something and having was the smash single “Smooth,” a song- something come naturally to us that we writing collaboration with Matchbox felt was something we wanted to do.

Twenty’s Rob Thomas. Twenty-two This song happened while we were all years later, the duo in lockdown and we were all finding just might be posed to creative ways to be creative.” catch lightning in a Always a very bottle a second time centered and with the recent respiritual person, lease of Blessings and Santana’s view Miracles,, Santana’s of his latest BMG debut set album is that of a which came out on project meant to Oct. 15. Not unlike be a salve for the its predecessor, existential damage the first single the pandemic has off of Blessings caused and continues and Miracles to inflict on the world. is another Santana/Thomas “This music is what collaboration. This one is “Move” and I call mystical medicine the only other major wrinkle is the music to heal a world infected with contributions of New York City rock fear and darkness,” he said. “I can feel band American Authors. During a that people are thirsty for a musical jolt recent press conference at Manhattan’s for some inspiration, validation and Le Meridien Central Park, the septucelebration of your own spirit. We’re agenerian guitarist and Thomas (via moving molecules, atoms and cells.

Zoom), recounted the journey to this It’s incredible to see how one thought latest project. And while most casual can create many vibrations around fans may think this was the duo’s first the world. I feel very grateful and very time working together in a couple of confident that Rob and I get to reach decades, Thomas quickly disabused the four corners of the world again that notion. and make a lot of families happy— “After ‘Smooth’ happened and grandparents, parents, teenagers, little I think that’s the best way to say children—to know that they gravitate it—‘Smooth’ just happened. Carlos to the center of a house and know they and I continued to work together,” validate and celebrate their own light.

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intense to reenter with this energy when I’ve been in Kaua’i for a while, so I hired a trainer,” he said. “It’s a lady who trained me physically with

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and light themselves up. That’s what I do. I light myself on fire so people can see me for miles and they can feel it. That fire is aspiration. I’ve aspired, since I can remember, to be more than a dishwasher, a guitar player or a person. I aspire to be a sentient being that makes a difference on this planet.

It just so happens that I get to do it with a guitar.”

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That’s what this is about.”

Like Supernatural before it, Blessings and Miracles has an eclectic array of talent contributing to the proceedings. Whereas Santana was joined

by Eric Clapton, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews and CeeLo Green on the first go-round, this batch of 15 songs finds Chris Stapleton, Corey Glover, Steve Winwood and Kirk Hammett contributing. An appearance by Santana’s longtime friend Chick Corea also marked the late jazz legend’s last studio recording. The biggest difference was that COVID-19 circumstances demanded remote creativity, a factor that didn’t faze Santana at all.

“The procedure for me is very simple—I close my eyes, hear [who I’m playing with] and [they’re] right next to me,” he said. “That’s how I function.

Where I am, being 74, my imagination is infinitely more intense, so I can just close my eyes and I’m right next to [whoever I’m recording with]. I know not to step on their voice, honor their space and know when to come in. How much passion, emotion and energy to put in there to make it real. It’s such a phenomenon to work with artists and we have yet to shake hands or be in the same room, but that didn’t stop us.”

The one cut recorded in person was “America For Sale,” a cut left over from a 49-song/10-day recording session the 74-year-old musician cut for 2019’s Rick Rubin-produced Africa Speaks, a fusion of rock, Latin music and jazz that was Santana’s prior project. This song found him working alongside Metallica’s Hammett and Death Angel vocalist Marc Osegueda and he was happy to dust it off for the new record.

“We recorded this live with my band in San Raquel,” he recalled. ““The solos—I call them dueling banjos— with Kirk Hammett and myself were live. We were looking at each other’s eyes, fingers and had fun. We were having a conversation because real musicians don’t compare or compete.

Real musicians just complement and don’t compare.”

Starting out with a handful of concert dates, Santana was asked whether he was ready to get back on the touring circuit and what fans can expect when they come out to see him play.

“I knew that it was going to be

breathing and exercises. What I learned was balance, equilibrium and confidence. I’m ready. At this particular point in my life, I can actually feel that I’m one with each person. I feel people need a spiritual boost, like a dog sheds water. We’ve got to ward off and shake off darkness and the feeling of being victims or being angry. We need to get back to the purity and innocence that we have inside because that’s who we really are. I remember in the Vietnam days, there used to be monks who would pour gasoline over themselves

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n the 52 years since Carlos Santana released 1969’s Santana, the septuagenarian guitarist has been constantly creating with myriad band lineups. This year finds the 74-yearold Rock & Roll Hall of Famer releasing Blessings and Miracles, his twenty-sixth studio outing.

While the classic Santana lineup featured guitarists Santana and Neal Schon, keyboardist/vocalist Gregg Rolie, percussionist Michael Carabello and drummer Michael Shrieve, (which found the quintet reuniting for 2016’s Santana IV), the current band include longtime bassist Benny Rietveld (1990-1992; 1997-present) and percussionist Karl Perazzo (1991-present) along with the guitarist’s drummer wife Cindy Blackman Santana (2015-present). With such a deep catalog, highlighted are the quartet of albums featuring the classic line-up that set the tone for Santana in subsequent decades.

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(Columbia) [1969] The self-titled debut that introduced Santana to the world featured the hit “Evil Ways,” which was originally on a 1967 album by jazz percussionist Willie Bobo.

Santana also showcased the integral part percussion played in the group’s overall sound thanks to a pounding reading of a Babatunde Olatunji instrumental that was renamed “Jingo” and the original “Soul Sacrifice,” whose live version became a Woodstock highlight.

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(CBS) [1970] Fresh off its triumph at Woodstock, Santana went on to record a sophomore album that became a cornerstone of their canon and was later deemed “culturally, historically, or artistically relevant” by the National Recording Registry in 2016. And while the radio hits on this are substantial and include covers of Fleetwood Mac (“Black Magic Woman”), Gabor Szabo (“Gypsy Queen”) and Tito Puente (“Oye Como Va”), there are other worthy deeper cuts including the unrelenting instrumental “Incident at Neshabur” and its sublimely gorgeous sister “Samba Pa Ti.”

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(Columbia) [1971] This outing was the first to showcase a then-17-year-old guitarist Neal Schon after he’d been invited to join the band by the band namesake after Rolie and Shrieve brought him around to Wally Heider Studios where the group was recording. Schon quickly proved himself on this nine-song collection, which features radio staples “Everybody’s Everything,” a locomotive rumba spiked by the six-string prodigy’s fiery solo and “No One To Depend On,” a Latin shuffle punctuated by the call and response of both guitarists and yet another Schon solo.

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(Columbia) [1973] For these 10 songs, Carlos Santana created more of a jazz-rock sound infused by Afro-Cuban rhythms that had Columbia Records president Clive Davis telling Santana that he was committing “career suicide” after Davis finished listening to it. That said, Santana’s fourth studio album is considered a seminal creative shift in what the band was doing thanks to cuts like a hypnotic reworking of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Stone Flower,” the percussive/ organ tour de force of the Rolie/ Santana/Shrieve composition “Just In Time to See the Sun” and the Santana/ Schon collaboration “All the Love of the Universe” that is defined by unrefined optimism and odd time changes.

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American Rockers With Latino Roots Grateful Dead (Jerry Garcia’s paternal roots are from Spain) ? and the Mysterians (Group members are Mexican-American) Los Lobos (Group members are of Mexican descent) Motley Crue (Vince Neil is of Mexican descent) The Zeros (Group members are of Mexican descent) The Mavericks (Group members are of Cuban and Mexican descent) Ritchie Valens (He was of Mexican descent) Ozomatli (Various members are of Mexican descent) Malo (Various members, including Carlos Santana’s brother Jorge, are of Mexican descent) Los Lonely Boys (Three brothers of Mexican descent) The Mars Volta (Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is Puerto Rican and Cedrix Bixler-Zavala is of Mexican descent) Slayer (Tom Araya is Chilean) Red Hot Chili Peppers/ Jane’s Addiction (Dave Navarro is of Mexican descent) —Dave Gil de Rubio

Santana in 1971 from left: Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Michael Shrieve, Michael Carabello, David Brown, Carlos Santana, José “Chepito” Areas.

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