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Make Your Holiday Shopping Local This Year

The Wine Basket

This is a nice, local liquor and wine store right in town. The address is 1 School St. in Glen Cove.

Ahead of Black Friday, America’s most well known shopping day, I decided to take a trip to our local downtowns in Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and Syosset, as well as popular shopping areas in Jericho, to find small or locally owned business that cover most areas of holiday gifts this seasons; from wellness, to sweets and books.

Linkedin released an article in 2021 by ac tivist and author Linda Stout that provided benefits to shopping locally; including the fact that when you shop at a locally-owned business, three times more money goes back into the community, compared to shopping at a chain store. Local business es are known to support the community because they are vested in the future of said community. Local businesses are part of what makes a community feel like home.

Here are the stores that I checked out on Nov. 18.

Glen Cove:

Glen Cove’s downtown is alive and well, that is a fact. When I was strolling Glen Cove on that very chilly Friday, I saw the City of Glen Cove Department of Public Works put ting up the Christmas decorations. Despite it only being November, I already felt the Christmas spirit. And don’t forget there will be a Holiday Festival from the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District on Dec. 3 at Village Square from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. that will include live, seasonal music, a photo opportunity with Santa Claus, him self, and a tree lighting.

Here are the stores that stuck out to me:

God Loves You Religious Store

This is a great place to find Catholic or Christian themed cards, figurines, stationary, books and other knick knacks. The address is 34 School St. in Glen Cove.

Life’s ABC’s

This store is as convenient as one can get. You can find almost anything from cookware to luggage to toys. The address is 3 Glen St. in Glen Cove.

Oyster Bay:

Oyster Bay also has a very lively downtown, and is a hop skip and a jump from the train station and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Get in the holiday spirit on Dec. 10 with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce for the Holiday Stroll, Market and Tree Lighting. Festivities will kick off at 1 p.m.

Here are the stores that stuck out to me:

Norman’s Hardware

Get some tools for the fixer-uppers in your life or grab some seasonal decorations. The address is 95 South St. in Oyster Bay.

Theodore’s Books

This is a great place to grab books to give to your bookworm friends or family, or children’s books for the new readers in your life. Beyond books, there are gifts like journals and puzzles. The address is 17 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay.

and cookies here. The address is 14 Cold Spring Road in Syosset.

Anthony Jewelers

Hope For Long Island Thrift Store

Thrifting is a great way to not only save money, but also to save items from ending up in the landfill. At Hope For Long Island Thrift Store, which benefits North Shore Community Church, you can find clothes, shoes, purses, decorations, jewelry and housewares. The address is 98A Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay.

Syosset:

Syosset’s downtown is conveniently located near the train station and has plenty of places to shop and eat. There will be a Holiday Lighting Spectacular from the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on Dec.4 at 3:30 p.m. at 50 Jackson Ave. that will include a visit from Santa Claus. There will also be a Community Menorah Lighting on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. The address for that event has not yet been posted.

Here are some stores to check out:

Crystal Ray Boutique

This boutique, which combines healing crystals, love and the latest fashions in one place, is a great place to find crystals, accessories, jewelry and clothing. The address is 47 Jackson Ave. in Syosset.

Give the gift of bling this holiday sea son. The address is 30 Cold Spring Road in Syosset.

Jericho:

There is plenty of shopping in Jericho, from the Milleridge Village, to the Jericho Cider Mill and the Mayfair Shopping Center and Jericho Commons. Here are some places to go.

Milleridge Village

Make a day out of your holiday shopping. At the seasonally decorated Milleridge Village, visit the General Store, the Christmas Shoppe, the Candy Shoppe, the Milleridge Bakery and the Milleridge Cafe. The address is 585 North Broadway, Jericho.

The Jericho Cider Mill

The famous apple cider and doughnuts are not the only items that can be found here. Find an assortment of fresh jams, hon ey and hot sauce, as well as pies. The address is 213 Jericho Oyster Bay Road in Jericho.

Southdown Coffee

Give the gift of brews. Whether it’s a bag of fresh coffee beans, that can be ground in store, or a gift card so that your friend or family member can get their joe before work, this is as convenient as a gift can get. If your recipient is a coffee lover, it will certainly be used. The address is 49 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay.

Stellina Bakery & Cafe

Grab your gift for your favorite sweet tooth here. Along with fresh baked goods, you can also grab pre-packaged chocolates

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Norman’s Hardware in Oyster Bay. The Milleridge Village in Jericho. Life’s ABC’s in Glen Cove. Crystal Ray Boutique in Syosset. Stellina Bakery & Cafe in Syosset. God Loves You Religious Store in Glen Cove. (Photos by Jennifer Corr) Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay. The Jericho Cider Mill in Jericho.

The North Shore K Family Unites For Operation Christmas Child 2022

‘HO HO HO’ for service

With their gift lists in hand to fill boxes galore, the North Shore Kiwanis Family filled more than 60 boxes to be sent world-wide through the Samaritans Purse Organization.

North Shore has participated in this activity for more than 20 years sending gift boxes to children in need worldwide. Pictured is the NS

Family with Kiwanis, Key Club, Builders Club and K Kids all in action for service. This is a great way to begin the holiday season.

—Submitted by the North Shore Kiwanis

The North Shore Kiwanis took part in Operation Christmas Child. (Photos courtesy the North Shore Kiwanis)

Five Northwell Hospitals On Long Island Earn An ‘A’ Leapfrog Safety Grade

Five Northwell Health hospitals on Long Island earned a top “A” grade for its patient safety, according to a report released today by the Leapfrog Group for fall 2022. The national distinction recognizes a health system’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes.

Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2022 Fall Grade report showed the following Northwell’s hospitals earned a top “A” rating: Glen Cove Hospital; Huntington Hospital, Mather Hos pital in Port Jefferson, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and Syosset Hospital.

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” and “F” grade to nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide, which is based on 22 evidence-based patient safety performance measures. The organization issues a report each spring and fall annually.

“The current Leapfrog report shows that Northwell hospitals across the region are committed to providing the best quality

care, the safest care and the best outcomes to our patients at both our community and tertiary care hospitals,” said Peter Silver, MD,

senior vice president; associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer at Northwell Health. “The hard work and dedication to patient safety is demonstrated by all 80,000 of our employees, with direct or indirect patient contact, from the time a patient is admitted to a hospital to discharge. Our scores reflect the collective efforts of every staff person delivering the highest degree of care to our patients.”

Dr. Silver said the Leapfrog survey reviews key quality and patient safety measures including staffing and skill level of nurses and doctors, hospital acquired conditions, such as blood or urine infections, safety and outcomes of surgery, medication safety, hand washing, maternity care, and health equity. Patient experience scores also are factored in the analysis, which are based on patient satisfaction surveys administered by Press Ganey Asso-

ciates, one of the health industry’s most widely used organizations to measure patient experience.

Additionally, Leapfrog’s Fall 2022 Grade report showed the following Northwell hospitals earned a “B” for its patient safety: Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills; LIJ Medical Center in New Hyde Park, Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, Plainview Hospital, and South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore.

“We are extremely proud of the accomplishments by all our hospitals and its team members who strive every day to continuously improve care for all of our patients,” said Dr. Silver. “Quality, safety and patient experience is paramount in all of our hospitals.”

Visit www.HospitalSafetyGrade. org for more information about the Leapfrog Group.

Santa’s Mailboxes From The North Pole Have Arrived At Town Of Oyster Bay Offices

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that children can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Monday, Dec. 12.

The Town of Oyster Bay will forward

letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Monday, Dec. 12 with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary.

Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the following locations: • Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa

• Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage

Visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-624-6380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for more information about Santa’s Mailboxes.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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SUNDAY, DEC. 4

Syosset Annual Tree Lighting

The Syosset Annual Tree Lighting event will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event will feature festive live entertainment, individually packaged snacks and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The event will be held at 50 Jackson Ave. in Syosset.

century and major transition. It went from a series of quiet farming communities to a hub for industry, playground for the rich, a train ing ground for soldiers heading to war and a cradle for the nascent aviation industry. In this illustrated talk, Richard Panchyk shows the changes Nassau has gone through and uncovers some of the hidden remnants of a time long gone. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program. Tickets are not required for this program. Register at www.jericholibrary.org to attend this event virtually.

MONDAY, DEC.5

Girls Rising

In the Syosset Public Library theater, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., a Girls Rising event will be held for teens from sixth to 12th grade at 7 p.m. Share personal stories about overcoming obstacles through thought-provoking conversations and musical performance with the band Antigone Rising. This program is for teens of all genders. Visit www.syossetlibrary.org to register.

piece of art. Visit www.jericholibrary.org for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

NY Project Hope Table

From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library Main Lobby, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., a representative from the Charles Evans Center will be on hand to discuss their services with New York Project Hope. The Charles Evans Center, in collaboration with New York State’s Project Hope, offers emotional support to the COVID-19 pandemic affected communities in Nassau County. NY Project Hope at Charles Evans Center provides crisis counseling services, support by self-empow erment and teaching stress coping skills, as well as linkage to community and healthcare resources for individuals/communities that can be of assistance to them in their time of need. Talking with a crisis counselor is free, confidential and anonymous.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

of their historical fiction novel set in 1863 New Orleans and New York City, Books will be sold by the Friends of the Library at the event and can be signed by the author. No registration is needed.

Chamber Holiday Party

Join the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce for a holiday party at The Maidstone 1845, 8025 Jericho Tpke. in Woodbury. The party will begin at 6 p.m. The event is $50 a person, and will include a full meal and wine. There will also be happy hour prices at the bar. RSVP by Dec. 6. Visit syossetchamber.com for more information.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

Menorah Lighting

At 4 p.m., the community will gather to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting our community menorah. Visit www. syossetchamber.org for more informaton.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Hybrid: Nassau County Historical Society Presents The Hidden History of Nassau County

Learn about the history of Nassau Coun ty either virtually or in the Jericho Public Library theater, 1 Merry Ln., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nassau County was born at an auspi cious and exciting time, on the cusp of a new

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

Movable Toy Train For Grades Four Through Six

At the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, from 7 to 8 p.m., kids are invited to discover the mechanics of how to create a movable

Book Talk With Author Alyson Richman

Join the Syosset Public Library Readers’ Services Department, 225 S Oyster Bay Rd., at 2 p.m. for an exciting Year-End Celebration featuring Alyson Richman, co-author of the 2022 novel The Thread Collectors written with Shaunna J. Edwards. Richman will discuss the writer’s life, as well as the writing

Coat drive at the Jericho and Syosset Public

Library

There will be a coat drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless at the Jericho and Syosset Public Library. The drive will be held through Dec. 21. Clean and gently used or new coats for all ages and sizes will be accept ed. Give the gift of warmth this season.

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The Middle East, With A Human Face

Review of: Apeirogon, Colum McCann

present-day actions. It reads like Kurt Vonnegut, minus the satire. The Middle East is about life and death around the clock, and death is a constant presence of every page of this book.

Colum McCann is central to the Irish boom in literature that took off in the 2000s. As with Martin Amis, another native of the British Isles, McCann is now an American and a keen observer of American ways, as evident in his most accomplished novel, Let The Great World Spin

In his latest novel, McCann jumps into the Middle East cauldron. Easy to see why. A native of the Emerald Isle, McCann must see similarities between the sectarian struggles in his homeland and those between Israelis and Palestinians.

Apeirogon is a fictional treatment of two men, Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, both of whom have lost young daughters to terrorist attacks. To make matters more haunting, Smadar Elhanan was born in the same Hadassah where the young Abir Aramin died in.

This novel does not address the complexities of the ongoing Middle East situation. It

is a novel; the workings of the human heart remain central. Neither man is especially shocked by their daughter’s deaths. They know where they are living. They are united in grief and in the desire for continuing dialogue. They are not especially optimistic for the future. Still, duty must be done. In the past, novels were illustrated by leading artists. This effort contains several stark photographs. The most poignant of those of is of the two young girls who perished. Another is a photo of the two men resting side-by-side on a bus ride to another conference.

To me, the novel gets off to a slow start. The story gets lost amidst the author’s flashbacks, both to historical events and

Speaking of deaths (and resurrections), the author tries out a paragraph on the death of Jesus, which I found distasteful. He addresses the story of Lazarus.

The resurrected man was said to have lived on for another thirty years, long after the death of Jesus. Those around him wondered what Lazarus had seen in the underworld, but it was said that he did not talk when he walked through the streets of Bethany, nor smile anymore, and he never mentioned anything of what he had seen during those four days of death.

My view is that Lazarus, for four days, had dwelled in the promised land. He lived in heaven. Undoubtedly, he enjoyed it. Now he was back in this vale of tears. That probably explains his surly and grumpy behavior (if indeed that was the case). McCann can’t believe that a heaven on earth is possible.

By the middle of the book, the novel takes off. The lives and deaths of the two young girls are as gripping as any recent fiction

you are likely to read. They represent those rare moments where the reader forgets where he is, what time it is, what day it is.

Bonding is cathartic. So too is the joint lectures and appearances.

Bassam gets some relief by telling a hapless U.S. Senator (John Kerry D—MASS) that “you murdered my daughter.” The senator responds by keeping a photo of Abir on his desk.

hapless U.S. Senator (John

Both men have fathered large families. This, I dare say, may be a reason they are able to carry on. The surviving offspring can alleviate the pain.

As with any novelist, the workings of the heart is central to McCann’s fiction.

McCann’s work is also described a healing process, similar to his fellow Irishman

Samuel Beckett who famously proclaimed, “I can’t go on, I’ll go on.” With Apeirogon, McCann expands his fictional universe.

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Helping Nassau County’s Physically Challenged

As a Nassau County Legislator, my main priority is to make the lives of my constituents better. One area that I have particularly focused on is finding ways to help improve accessibility and inclusion for our physically challenged residents of Nassau County. As John Milliken, an expert on this topic has pointed out, the 1.3 billion people in the world who identify as physically challenged are not a niche community, but rather an inspirational movement whose needs must be addressed. Here in Nassau County, the Legislature has taken steps to address those needs.

Late last year, my colleagues and I in the Legislature created an Advisory Council on People with Disabilities. The council was created to advise lawmakers and the county executive on issues relating to people with disabilities and to make legislative and budgetary recommendations to

Five years ago, this column wondered what happened to Black Friday.

I lamented the end of the one-day bargains that had people lining up for hours in the dead of night to secure that three-dollar foot massager at the crack of dawn. Intelligent shoppers would plan their assault on retail locations using military-like precision. It wasn’t enough to know what sales you would be taking advantage of; you needed to know where to go first.

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county government. Recently, the Legislature unanimously approved 11 appointees to the council. What makes this body so important is that it includes physically challenged people who know firsthand the challenges they face so that they can offer meaningful ideas to initiate legislation to improve the

health and independence of all of our residents with disabilities.

Another step the Legislature has taken to improve the lives of the physically challenged in Nassau County is opting into legislation that dramatically increases the low-income exemption on county taxes for both our disabled and senior homeowners. This legislation nearly doubles the maximum income eligibility level to qualify for property tax exemptions for senior citizens and people with limited incomes and disabilities by increasing the new income cap to $58,400 from the prior maximum level of $37,400.

During my tenure as a legislator, I have also continuously supported the NICE Bus System and AbleRide services in Nassau County to provide physically challenged residents with better access to transportation for school, work or medical appointments. This allows

The Death Of Black Friday

Taking advantage of the hundreds of printed circulars they received in the week leading up to Black Friday, they would plot out a course of attack that was second to none.

greater mobility and increases the prospects for those who rely on these means of transport to lead productive lives.

I remain committed to ensuring that our capital projects fully maximize opportunities for accessibility and inclusion for all of our residents, regardless of physical ability. After all, that is what our residents deserve and expect. Stevie Wonder got it right when he said, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.” I will continue to put that concept into practice for as long as I am a representative in the Nassau County Legislature. Not just because it’s my job, but because I believe it is our obligation as human beings to help each other live happy, productive and fulfilling lives.

Laura Schaefer is a Nassau County Legislator representing the 14th Legislative District

over the world, Amazon touted a “Cyber Monday” after Thanksgiving for all their sales.

Stores advertising limited quantities of your must-have gifts needed to be hit early in the day, or you would be shut out. You could always circle back for something else later in the day. My brother and sister-in-law were the King and Queen of Black Friday shopping.

All that ended thanks to the violence several idiots would perpetrate because they acted like animals when the store doors were finally opened. No retail giant wanted to be associated with violence, so they began offering Black Friday deals all weekend. Some even guaranteed quantities, so it didn’t matter if you showed up on Sunday afternoon. You were getting that big-screen TV for $199.

Many also offered the same Black Friday deals online, so you didn’t have to get out of bed. Just place your order while wearing your pajamas and they will deliver it for free in a few days. Before they took

But this year, retailers have effectively killed Black Friday, rendering it useless.

Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy are all advertising Black Friday savings for the entire month of November. What’s left for Black Friday?

It’s not like they are “teasing” us with certain items on sale now and holding back their best deals for Black Friday. Retailers are inviting us to shop early and not wait until Black Friday.

The best result of this new “Black November” is that these retail giants will now be closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing their employees to celebrate with their

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Happy 118th Anniversary New York City Subway System

On October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit company opened the first subway line in New York City. It traveled nine miles from City Hall uptown on the east side of Manhattan across 42nd Street (today’s 42nd Street Shuttle) to Times Square and proceeded uptown to 145th Street and included 28 stations. More than 150,000 riders payed a five cent fare on the first day of service. The original BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit—today’s B,D,J,M, N,Q, R & Z lines) and IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit—1,2,3,4,5,6,7, Franklin Ave and Times Square shuttles) subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating subsidies. Financial viability was 100 percent dependent upon farebox revenues. They supported both development and economic growth of numerous neighborhoods in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. As part of the franchise agreement the owners had to sign, City Hall had direct control over the fare structure. For a period of time, owners actually made a profit with a five cent fare. After two decades passed, the costs of salaries, maintenance, power, supplies and equipment would pressure owners to ask City Hall for permission to raise the fares. This additional revenue was needed to maintain a good state of repair, increase the frequency of service, purchase new subway cars, pay employee salary increases and support planned system expansion. Politicians more interested in the next reelection (and subscribing to the old Roman philosophy of free bread and circuses) refused this request each year, for well over two decades. As a result, in order to survive, owners of both systems began looking elsewhere to reduce costs and stay in business. They started curtailing basic maintenance, delayed purchases of new subway cars, postponed salary increases for employees, canceled any plans for system expansion and cut corners to survive.

In the 1930s, New York City began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway—today’s A,C,E,F & G lines). This new municipal system sub sidized by taxpayer dollars would provide direct competition to both the IRT and BMT. Municipal government forced them into economic ruin by denying them fare increases that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues. Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. The owners folded and sold out to City Hall.

In 1953, the old New York City Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets, to the newly created New York City Transit Authority. Under late Governor Nelson Rockefeller in the ‘60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was created. The governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes.

The MTA introduced Metro Cards in

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1996. This provides free transfers between the subway and bus. It eliminated the old two-fare zones, making public transportation an even better bargain. Purchasing a weekly or monthly subway/bus pass reduces the cost per ride and provides virtually unlimited trips. In many cases, employers can offer transit checks to help subsidizes a portion of the cost. Utilize this and reap the benefits. It supports a cleaner environment. In 2021, NYC Transit completed introducing the next generation of fare collection. It is known as One Metro New York (OMNY). Installation of this new state-ofthe-art system is now available to riders at all 471 subway stations. .

New York City Transit has a fleet of 6,500 subway cars with 471 stations serving 5.5 million pre COVID-19 riders. More than three million daily riders have returned. Service is provided on 28 routes, spanning four of five boroughs comprising New York City including Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Only the 500,000 residents of Staten Island have no direct subway connection to the rest of New York City.

The largest subway system in the world has benefited since the 1960s by grant funding pro vided by the Federal Transit Administration. Of the $1.5 billion in annual FTA funding provid ed to the MTA, New York City Transit usually receives a minimum of 70 percent or more than $1.1 billion. These dollars pay for various capital improvement projects which benefit riders. Since the Urban Mass Transportation Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, New York City Transit has received billions of dollars in federal assistance from Washington. This is a great example of your tax dollars at work.

Let us also give thanks to the thousands of hard-working men and women who maintain and operate our New York City subway sys tem. It is the life line that keeps the Big Apple moving day in and day out.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other

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NICE Bus Riders And Employees Donate More Than $11,000 In Food And Cash To Island Harvest

Annual campaign supports Bethpage Turkey Drive for Island Harvest

With nationwide inflation adding extra stress on those experiencing food insecurity during the upcom ing holiday season, NICE Bus (Nassau InterCounty Express) recently donated more than $11,000 in food and cash to Island Harvest as part of the Bethpage Annual Turkey Drive.

At the conclusion of a three-week campaign, NICE delivered seven pallets of canned and dried goods—more than 3,200 items which is the equivalent of 27 full shopping carts—donated by NICE riders and employees at collection boxes at NICE Garden City and Hempstead Transit centers.

Additionally, NICE secured 100 frozen turkeys for Island Harvest and made a $5,000 donation to the Island’s largest hunger relief organization.

“NICE Bus and its employees are keenly aware of the struggles some of our neighbors face in feeding their families at this time of year, and they have been supporting the annual Island Harvest drive since we began providing service to Nassau County in 2012,” noted NICE Bus CEO Jack Khzouz.

Serving more than 80,000 riders weekly and covering 1 million miles of service every month, NICE Bus promotes and provides

families. There were quite a few years that Walmart, Target and others would open sometime after dinner on Thanksgiving to avoid the insanity of the projected Black Friday carnage.

So, what do former Black Friday-a-holics do with their free time now?

Unfortunately, I’m not quite ready to do my Christmas shopping in November. Not that I was ever the type of Christmas shopper to be done early and sit back drinking eggnog. I usually did most of my Christmas shopping in the middle of December after I had a better idea of what I wanted to get for gifts.

When the kids were tiny, we would wait for the Sears Christmas catalog to come out and make a wish list as we perused the glossy pages. When they got older, I would take them to Toys-R-Us and walk around the store oohing and aahing while I took copious notes. Then my wife and I would wait until the week before Christmas when there were “extended” store hours and go get everything in one fell swoop.

Sometimes I feel like the old man yelling at the clouds about how much better it was in “my” time. I never did all my holiday shopping on Black Friday, but I certainly took advantage of the great sales now and then. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I

annual support to a number of programs meeting the needs of Nassau County resi dents, including Breast Cancer Awareness, the United Way’s Project Warmth program, and Everyone Rides NICE (in which NICE do nates MetroCards to social service agencies). In addition, NICE Bus provides free transpor tation to athletes and their families during the annual 3-day Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged.

found that shopping for presents could be done entirely online. We followed that tradition again in 2021 and never stepped foot inside a retail store.

But once again, corporate greed has taken away the little joy we once had, causing the extinction of Black Friday.

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Holly Laessig Of Lucius’ Fave Dance Music Influences

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Dance music has always been a great soundtrack for blowing off steam. For Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius, it was certainly the case coming out of the existential melancholy generated by the pandemic. But rather than just listening to some hip-shaking tunes, the duo whose incomparable harmony skills have earned them plenty of side-gig work in addition to becoming a centerpiece of their group’s hallmark sound, poured that energy into Second Nature, their band’s fourth album that was released back in April.

“We started out the pandemic thinking it was only going to be a couple of weeks or months,” Laessig explained. “We figured by the end of all this—not that we’re fully at the end—people are not going to want to be in their head listening to some mopey record. They’re going to want to dance and feel free. ”

Having contributed vocals to projects of a wide range of artists including Roger Waters, Jeff Tweedy, Jackson Browne, John Legend, Mavis Staples, John Prine, Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter and The War on Drugs, the Lucius gals roped in former client-turnedfriend Brandi Carlile for this latest project. Coming along for the ride to help out was storied Americana

producer Dave Cobb, best known for working with country-flavored artists like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. Suffice it to say that Laessig and Wolfe were surprised by Cobb saying he’d been wanting to make a dance record.

“A few weeks into the lockdown, we decided to start writing some dance music and I think that’s where things started turning around for the record,” Laessig recalled. “Dave Cobb, who produced it with Brandi Carlile, really wanted to make a disco record. We thought that sounded totally bizarre coming from him and we love that.”

Second Nature succeeds in tapping into dance grooves a-plenty with gems ranging from the electro-funk ear worm “Dance Around It,” with its Crow/ Carlile harmonies, to go with an irresistible selfie-stick video and the bubbling “LSD,” to the Afro-pop opening title cut that feels like it shares rhythmic DNA with the spirit of Talking Heads’ Remain in Light

With these kind of good vibes pumping out of Second Nature, Laessig was happy to share some of the jams that helped inform the freeing vibes of Lucius’ latest effort.

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“We cover ‘I Feel Love’ in our show. We’ve referenced that track over the years for different reasons. Rhythmically and the bass line is kind of otherworldly and off-kilter a bit. You don’t really think about it until you’re analyzing it and realize it is bizarre, yet awesome. That was definitely a reference for the record.”

David Bowie

(January 8, 1947 to January 10, 2016)

“I think ‘Young Americans’ was probably referenced on this album because we’re huge Bowie fans of every one of his eras. He was a great arranger of background parts and so I think that was something we’re always taking from music for layering. Of course, there’s the two of our voices—we love to play around with that stuff and get the guys involved in the background stuff as well.

Minnie Riperton

(November 8, 1947 to July 12, 1979)

“Another person we referenced a lot going into this record is ‘Les Fleurs’ by Minnie Riperton [off her 1970 debut Come to My Garden]. It feels a little bit like a psychedelic trip and it has these really pretty lilting vocals and feels really light on its feet. We have always loved that song. We’ll be sitting down to arrange something and ask, ‘What if this had a bass line like this song?’ Or what if it had a flute part like on ‘Les Fleurs?’”

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‘Tis The Season For Mannheim Steamroller

If you were to be asked what artist is the bestselling Christmas artist, answers would invariably range from Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, Josh Groban and Kenny G. But that honor actually goes to Mannheim Steamroller, whose dozen Christmas albums (and counting) have racked up 31.5 million sales worldwide to date. And while Mannheim sounds like the name of a German heavy equipment apparatus, it is actually the nom de plume of Chip Davis, an Omaha-based composer/producer who has been churning out neoclassical new age holiday and secular music under this stage name since 1974. Born Louis F. Davis, Jr., the Ohio native is a musical iconoclast and former child prodigy who went from writing his first piece of music at age six and eventually working at an ad agency writing jingles before founding this musical persona after numerous labels shot down his neo-classical music pitch.

“Christmas music always had a special place in my heart for all the seasonal things that happened, which included my grandmother’s fabulous cooking and all of that. I decided to find out where some of the roots of Christmas music came from. Which is why on the first Christmas, there’s a song called ‘The Christmas Sweet,’ which is a suite of four pieces. I took songs like ‘I Saw Three Ships’ and went back to the origins and played it on instruments that would have been used at that time. Being a wind player, I could pretty much play all of those.”

Mannheim Steamroller was just my notion of trying to create a sound that was different, but also at the same time had classical roots to it,” Davis explained. “I see it as an eclectic mix of classical forms alongside modern-day rock and roll instruments and some older instruments from the 18th century like the harpsichord. [Those major label execs] said that there wasn’t a place on the shelf for something that was eclectic like that, but at the same time they wanted to know if I could send them a box of my debut album because they wanted to pass it around in their office.”

While it may have been a daunting proposition to go forward on his own, Davis was already experiencing concurrent success via CW McCall, a country music persona created by ad agency client and late friend Bill Fries. With the latter providing the voice, concept and lyrics for McCall, Davis wrote the music. In addition to scoring a number of chart-topping country hits, the duo recorded the global number one hit “Convoy” (and earned Davis the 1976 SESAC Country Music Writer of the Year.) With the metaphorical wind blowing at his back, Davis founded the independent label

American Gramaphone and took the name of his new project from a play on the 18th-century musical technique known as the “Mannheim crescendo.” The first in the Fresh Aire series of records was released in 1975 at a time when the New Age genre was coming into being. Davis’ belief in Mannheim Steamroller found him taking out a loan to finance the first tour.

“On that initial tour, the money was used to cover the costs of playing those first three cities—Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City,” he recalled. “That was in 1975. Mannheim Steamroller was a five-piece with two keyboards, a bass player that also doubled on lute and other fretted instruments. I was playing percussion and recorder and we had another percussionist. Then when we got to a city, we’d hire a small orchestra to play the orchestral parts that were on the record. Ironically, the band behind CW McCall are the same players that are the Mannheim Steamroller players.”

All this bootstrapping eventually led to Davis indulging his childhood adoration of the holiday season nearly a decade later via 1984’s Christmas.

“I grew up in a pretty small town in Ohio of about 500 people when my grandmother was a piano teacher and my dad was a piano teacher at the school there,” he said.

That fascination with Christmas music led to this genre becoming a cottage industry for Mannheim Steamroller that led to another 11 Noel releases. Further opportunities sprang up and included performing at the White House for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony three times under three different Administrations in addition to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Davis has also produced Mannheim Steamroller holiday ice-skating shows involving other well-known artists like the late Olivia Newton John, Martina McBride, Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano. Currently, there are two traveling troupes performing across the country every holiday season with a third ensemble playing at Universal Orlando Resort during the holidays. Hip surgery a decade ago means Davis has hung up his touring shoes (“It’s very tiring. When we first started with the Fresh Aire tours, the band was the crew. We put the stage up and did everything. It was exhausting) and hanging out on his 150-acre farm just north of Omaha. But rather than live the life of a country gentleman, the 75-year-old musician is still intimately involved with the stage shows he promises will tap into the Christmas spirit fans have come to expect.

“These tours are a combination of the live music and sound effects like in some

cases where there is a thunderstorm happening with one of the pieces,” he said. “There is also a multi-media show that includes slides and film. And then of course, the musicians and the live orchestra.”

Davis’ restless creative spirit has continued to yield musical fruit in the past two decades ranging from albums focusing on Disney music (1999’s Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse) and American heritage (2003’s American Spirit) to amassing a notable catalog of natural sounds, from the Tucson desert to the full sonic span of all four seasons in the Midwest highlighted in his Ambience series. His latest creation is Exotic Spaces, a series that find him casting his musical net rather widely.

“What I did was I tried to musically describe places like the Taj Mahal, so that gave me an opportunity to write using sitars and other really cool instruments like tabla and those sort of things,” he said. “Then one of my favorite cuts on it has me using hydrophones [Ed. Note: microphones designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sounds.] I’ve been a scuba diver since I was in my twenties and with the hydrophones, I actually recorded the song of the whales. I have one of the songs—I say it’s in the Key of Sea. I use the whale song as the melody and it really is in the key of C. I wrote background stuff around the whale song and I had a really fun time doing that because it lined up so perfectly with what I was composing.”

It’s just the latest leg in Davis’ lifelong journey of following his own musical star, a piece of advice he received from a Nashville lawyer many moons ago.

“What I tell any budding young composer or musician is to follow your own star,” Davis said. “Don’t let anybody detract from what you’re doing because it’s you that’s doing it. It’s the only way I know how to do it.”

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Mannheim Steamroller mastermind Chip Davis (Photo courtesy of the Music of Mannheim Steamroller)

Page-Turning Gifts

Nothing says the holiday season is upon us more than a slew of new releases in the world of books. And this year is no different, so snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace and get ready for the best holiday book and gift guide for 2022.

First off is the poignant and personal tome from music icon Linda Ronstadt. Feels Like Home: A Musical Memoir is just that, a trip to Ronstadt’s home from yesteryear. She proudly covers her history and heritage, through anecdotes, fact-based stories and recipes. Even though medical issues have robbed her of her singing voice, Ronstadt comes through loud and clear in this book. A true labor of love and a must-read.

During his career, Paul Newman was known not only as a fine actor, but somewhat of a private man. That’s what makes the story of the autobiography Paul Newman—The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir so remarkable. Back in 1986, the Oscar-winning actor and associate Stewart Stern took on an ambitious task of compiling notes, interviews and recollections from Newman’s family and friends, in the hope of putting together a record of sorts on the man himself. The only stipulation was total honesty, Newman insisted on it from everyone involved. After five years of work, the end result was a brutally honest, moving and down-toearth memoir. Even in passing, Newman was able to tell his own story, his way.

Jerry Seinfeld is back with a retrospective coffee table book-size look at his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Netflix series. The book is broken down by topics and has some terrific behind-the-scenes photos and conversations from the numerous celebrities who appeared on the program. Comedy legend Steven Martin also has a page-turner called Number One is Walking: My Life in Movies and Other Diversions. Leave it to Martin to share his experiences in film and his career in a comic book-like setting. He does and it works in an entertaining capsule of stories that is a breezy read.

In a similar vein, Bono is out with Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. Rather than just put out a traditional autobiography, the U2 frontman takes the unique approach of detailing 40 songs and the stories behind them, his thought process and how each reflects another part of himself. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, insight, heartbreak and joy in a way that only Bono can deliver.

The behind the scenes workings of Big Time Network Television get the once over with three books, from three giants in the business. Each has made historical contributions to the lifeblood of television and continue to do so today. Dick Ebersol’s From Saturday Night to Sunday Night: My Forty Years of Laughter, Fear and Touchdowns in TV takes the reader on his journey from the development of Saturday Night Live in the mid-’70s and his time producing the see BOOKS on page 6B

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Olympics to bringing the NFL to Sunday night. Legendary director James Burrows has Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More, which finally puts his cluttered syntax in order. This man’s résumé is so extensive it will take several books to document it all. Think of any popular, groundbreaking, high-quality television show from the last 50 years and chances are James Burrows was a part of it. Enjoyable and

enlightening stories from the making of-, to the success of and end of many shows in his repertoire. As HBO celebrates its 50th anniversary, It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO looks back at the revolutionary pay cable network. Sharing stories from the development of many popular shows to the business of cable television especially in those early days, HBO has set the standard and it’s all detailed here.

Bo Jackson is regarded as one the best athletes of this or any

other generation, Jeff Pearlman takes a deep dive with The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson. In it, Pearlman recounts the meteoric rise of Jackson, the behind-the-scenes stories of his playing days and sheds a spotlight on what Jackson has meant to sports and society as whole. As people from around the globe are caught up in World Cup fever, now may be a good time to check out Messi vs. Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS and the Era That Remade the World’s Game. No two bigger

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Hygge:

Hard To Define, But So Much More Than Hype

Do you remember hygge? To many, it’s a hard to pronounce Scandinavian cultural concept that was commodified and slapped on everything fuzzy or foresty a few years ago. Like most marketing gimmicks, that hygge was boiled down to its elements and then repackaged to sell things; in this case it was candles, blankets and books about “how to hygge.“ Turning it into a buzzword takes out all the nuance and depth and replaces it with materialism.

In reality, hygge isn’t about things at all. It’s what you feel when you’re curled up on the couch with a book, someone special cuddled up next to you and a blanket draped across your legs. It’s huddling in front of the woodstove, your seat just far enough away from the heat to make it comfortable, the murmur of voices all around you. It’s a cup of your favorite

drink in your hands, watching snow fall past your window. It’s yarn passing through your fingers as you knit or crochet something warm for a dear friend.

Hygge is being in the moment, being present. As such, it can really happen at any time of year. Hygge is at the beach when your child brings you the perfect piece of sea glass, or in the forest, when the

sunlight filters through the trees to light up your loved one’s hair. The soft brush of your pet’s fur on your cheek can also be hygge. Or falling asleep in a hammock. Or running outside in the rain. If you’re with someone you love, it’s hygge.

Part of the reason why people associate hygge with winter is because the weather (at least in much of the Northern Hemisphere) forces you to slow down. It’s cold, the days are short, and for a long time there is too much snow to get around easily. If you don’t find a way to enjoy the small things, you’ll go a little twitchy by spring. Winter is the time for slowness, for conserving energy, for being at rest.

At its core, hygge is intimate. After all, you don’t have that cozy, warm feeling about spending time with just anyone. These are moments of connection, between you, the people you love and your surroundings. It is a gathering, a joining together. People talk about being grounded, and that’s hygge too, but you must also be interconnected. It’s hard to have hygge alone.

It’s likely you’ve already experienced hygge. That deep, resonant peace you feel being with the people who mean the most to you is hygge. There’s no formula, no path, no stepby-step to follow. It can’t be found in a book. The best way to experience hygge is your way, whether that’s candles and blankets, wool sweaters and boots, or a cabin with a woodburning stove. If you are surrounded by the people you love, you’ve got the right idea.

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Norwegian Christmas Cookies

Cookie traditions everywhere are practically sacred, and Norwegian Christmas sweets are no exception. Families pick seven varieties of cookies to bake and then exchange them with neighbors and friends. They vary from simple to...intense. Some require special equipment, a whole afternoon and an extra set of hands, but for many all you need is some time and love to get started. Invite a loved one to join in and you may find yourself some hygge as you bake!

Brunpinner (Brown Sticks)

3/4 cup butter (softened)

1 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp inverted syrup (you can substitute light corn syrup, but inverted syrup is available online and in some specialty grocery stores)

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten (a room temperature egg is best)

Pearl sugar or chopped almonds

Cream butter and sugar together well. add vanilla, inverted syrup, and egg yolk. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to mix in three batches. Once combined, remove from mixer to a floured surface and knead lightly, then chill for 15 minutes to overnight. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F. Line several cookie sheets with parchment

paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into three balls. Place on a lightly floured surface, flatten each in a long strip; put the strips on the parchment paper. Brush whole surface with the beaten egg and sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until (more) brown. Cut on the diagonal while hot. Try not to eat them all in one go.

Sandbakkel (sand pastry)

These cookies do require a set of special tins to make. They are available online.

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten (best at room temperature)

1/4 tsp almond extract OR 1 tsp. cardamom (optional; pick one or the other, or neither if that is your preference. Or both, why not?)

3 cups flour

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease tins thoroughly with shortening. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract, if you are using it. Combine dry ingredients seperately. Add to wet ingredients in three batches, once each has been thoroughly incorporated. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and press that ball from the center of the tin outwards towards the edges.They should be thin along the edge with a depression in the middle. Arrange on a cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a rack in the tins. Once cool, tap gently on the bottom to release. Try not to eat them all, please.

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Miles Davis - That’s What Happened 1982-1985: The Bootleg Series Volume 7 (Columbia/Legacy)

The 3-CD set includes two discs of previously unreleased studio material—from the Star People, Decoy and You’re Under Arrest sessions and a third disc showcasing Miles Davis Live in Montreal on July 7, 1983; the collection comes in a slipcase with individual album mini-jackets and a booklet featuring liner notes by Marcus J. Moore and revelatory new interviews with Miles’ ‘80s players including Vince Wilburn, Jr. (drummer and bandmate), John Scofield (electric guitarist), Darryl Jones (bassist), Marcus Miller (bassist) and Mike Stern (guitarist). (3-CD/2-LP)

Blondie—Against The Odds 1974-1982 (Capitol)

The first-ever authorized and indepth archive in Blondie’s history, features all six studio albums—Blondie (1976), Plastic Letters (1977), Parallel Lines (1978), Eat to the Beat (1979), Autoamerican (1980) and The Hunter (1982). Also included are a best of the outtakes and rarities from the Super Deluxe Collectors’ Edition, remastered from the original analog tapes. All the hits are here, of course, but the real story lies in the unreleased material, ranging from early demos to a cover of the Doors’ “Moonlight Drive.” (8-CD)

Billy Joel- Live At Yankee Stadium (Columbia/Legacy)

Shot live on 16mm color film on

June 22 and 23, 1990, at the iconic Bronx stadium, the original concert has been re-edited. The new version includes a never-before-released performance of “Uptown Girl,” interviews with Billy Joel, and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production. (Digital, 2-CD+ Blu-ray /3-LP)

The Beatles - Revolver Special Edition (Capitol)

Features a new mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, plus the original mono mix, a 4-track EP, 28 session takes and home demos, a 100-page book with a foreword by Paul McCartney, an essay by Questlove, detailed track notes, photos and ephemera including handwritten lyrics, tape boxes and extracts from Klaus Voormann’s graphic novel on the making of the cover art. (5-CD)

Eric Clapton – Nothing But The Blues (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

This soundtrack to the documentary of the same name features more than an hour of previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1994 during the legendary guitarist’s tour supporting his Grammywinning, multi-platinum blues album From the Cradle. The Super Deluxe Edition comes with the documentary on Blu-ray, the soundtrack on both 2-LP vinyl and CD, a bonus CD with four extra tracks “Driftin’,” County Jail Blues,” “Kid Man Blues,” and “It’s Too Bad,” and an exclusive hardcover book with memorabilia, including a numbered lithograph,12x24 poster, Clapton guitar string set, custom guitar picks and an exclusive bandanna. (2-LP/CD/Blu-Ray)

Aerosmith - 1971: The Road Starts Hear (UMe)

This historic early recording of Aerosmith in their rehearsal room features never-before-heard performance showcasing the quintet’s nascent raw talent the year before they were signed to Columbia Records and two years before their eponymous debut. Completists will salivate over embryonic versions of “Dream On” and “Mama Kin.” (CD/LP).

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Dio – Holy Diver (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

The collection comes with two versions of Holy Diver. The first is a new mix of the album made by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Slipknot). He used the original analog tapes to remix all nine tracks on the album. The second is a newly remastered version of the original 1983 mix. The Super Deluxe Edition also features unreleased live performances and outtakes, along with a selection of rarities from the era. (4-CD)

Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Am The Moon I-IV (Fantasy)

Compromised of four separate albums, this box set features 24 original tracks inspired by the classic Arab poem “Layla and Majnun.” There are also four accompanying short films and detailed essays by music journalist David Fricke at the band’s website. (4-LP/4-CD)

Madonna – Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones (Rhino/Warner Records)

New career-spanning chronological compilation celebrates Madonna’s record 50 #1 club hits across four decades and includes her favorite remixes, rare and unreleased versions, Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones flows in mostly chronological order, from 1983’s “Holiday” to 2019’s “I Don’t Search I Find,” with remixes by some of the biggest and most influential DJs of all time including Shep Pettibone, William Orbit, Honey Dijon, and Avicii). (3-CD).

Joni Mitchell – The Asylum Albums (1972 – 1975) (Elektra Catalog Group)

Spotlight goes to Mitchell’s moving away from her folk roots to a sound more influenced by jazz fusion on a string of albums starting with For the Roses (1972) right through Court and Spark (1974) The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) and Miles of Aisles (1974) (5-LP/4-CD)

David Bowie – Divine Symmetry (Parlophone)

This set focuses on the development of the 1971 album Hunky Dory. Included are demos, new alternative mixes by original co-producer Ken Scott, the early mixes, a legendary live show from September 1971, a BBC Session and BBC In Concert from 1971 all on CD. The Blu-Ray features the definitive 2015 remaster of the original Hunky Dory album and an alternative journey through the album using the alternative mixes. The book set will be a hardcover book housed in a hard slip case. (4-CD/Blu-ray)

Tina Turner – Break Every Rule (Deluxe Edition) (Parlophone)

The follow-up to Turner’s 1984 comeback album Private Dancer, Break Every Rule includes the hits “Typical Male” and “What You Get Is What You See” along with guest appearances by Bryan Adams, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins and more. (3-CD/2-DVD)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Live

At The Fillmore, 1997 (Warner Records)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers famously played 20 nights at the storied Fillmore venue in San Francisco in 1997. Six of the shows were professionally recorded and this release features many of the high points of the residency. The small venue allowed the band to vary their sets each night; they included re-arranged and distinctive versions of their hits, deep cuts, and many cover versions. (6-LP/4-CD)

George Michael Older (Aegean/Epic/ Legacy)

Older was Michael’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set (5-CD/3-LP) and available digitally.

The Rolling Stones - At The El Mocambo (Interscope)

Portions of Live At The El Mocambo leaked out over the years, either on bootlegs or on Love You Live, but the full 1977 performance captures the Rolling Stones at the pivotal moment when Ronnie Wood joined as their second guitarist. Also included is an extended set of classic blues covers. (2-CD)

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The new Dogtopia location is operated by Thomas Smith and Prima Gupta. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in cyber security from SUNY Farmingdale in 2019, Gupta worked in the daycare industry for six years. While working at PetSmart as the assistant hotel manager and at the Humane Society, Gupta knew she had a passion for caring for all animals. Now the general manager at the new Dogtopia center, Gupta is looking forward to offering exceptional services to the dogs and their pet parents.

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with new furry friends.

Dogtopia’s environment allows dogs to feel comfortable, enjoy plenty of playtime and exercise, and the various playrooms offer fun for dogs of

similar size and temperament. Each playroom has compressed rubber flooring to ease joints, prevent slipping and promote safer play. Dogtopia gives each dog an opportunity to stay active

throughout the day in an environment that is safe and clean.

Dogtopia of Garden City Park is located at 2489 Jericho Turnpike, on the far east end of the shopping plaza, abut the new Lidl grocery

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the pet services industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental well-being of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that address canine wellness in a holistic manner. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including an open-play environment with comfortable rubber flooring to ease joints and paws, top quality meals and snacks, as well as webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www. dogtopia.com.

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HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You set your sights high while you stay grounded in the work that needs to be done. is is a step-by-step process, and you’re committed to knowing every step rsthand. is makes it easier for you to teach others when it’s time to delegate. Your brilliant plan will consist of simple measures and a lot of repetition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you have trouble being consistent, it’s only because you are so imaginative. Just know that you’re in a “rinse and repeat” cycle now. e success of a project will be all tied into your willingness to keep going. e week calls for the same thing you’ve been doing, but you don’t have to do it exactly the same way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t worry about your timing because you’re not in control of life’s rhythms and tempos. Stay present and know you are part of the grand machinery. Life will wait or hurry to greet you as needed. No matter how busy a person is or how rushed a circumstance seems, the right moment will form to fiit and hold you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may assess a situation to know your next move, but you’re not responsible for passing judgment on it. Deciding what you’re going to do is di erent from deciding what should be done. You’ll embrace the freedom in letting things be. You’ll enjoy loads more energy for yourself because you keep to your own business.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Oddly, it is easier to be happy when you’re not in love. Whether it’s a person, a job or other, being extremely passionate about it puts the stakes so high that it’s hard to interact in a relaxed way. Burn for a thing and you may burn out. Turn down the emotional heat and you’ll smile more and operate at a higher level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re so aware of your energy supply this week. You wake up with a certain amount to give to your various roles, and once it runs out, so does your ability to focus. Planning and prioritizing are a forte of yours these days. You’ll put the important things rst, and the fullness of your attention will ow to what matters most.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is your pleasure to learn a little something about everything you come into contact with this week, though you will not often do this in an obvious way. e question doesn’t have to leave your lips to get an answer. You’ll ask with your mind and let your observations inform you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re a person who others nd easy to remember. is has its pros and cons this week. ere’s something you want people to do, a message you want to impart or a platform you stand on. It will have lasting impact coming from you. e downside is that you must always be on your best behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Stay open to social options this week, as they will certainly be available to you. Most relationships start casually as people nd themselves in the same vicinity with similar interests. A courteous exchange is really all it takes to spark the feeling that it would be worthwhile to get to know someone better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Rushed communication will be miscommu nication. Take your time. ere’s no need to decide everything in a day. Some conversations simply serve the purpose of putting a topic on the table for further discussion. Relationships get stronger this week as you look past aws and see the good intentions of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Growth is seldom comfortable. You thrive on the sense that you’re improving. ough you’re surrounded by familiar faces, this week the curtains open on a fresh scene. You’ll witness the in uence that an environment can have on people and be surprised at the di erent facets that are brought out by new light.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are faithful, loyal and true, so it is very di cult for you to process the startling reality that others are not this way. Your admirers and people who would be excellent new additions to your team will come in pairs. Also, if you don’t have the right team, this is the perfect week to make changes.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Success is never an outcome. is year, more than ever, you are more in touch with the feelings and tones of things, which are the best indicators of an endeavor’s success. Love is your default, and you won’t have to try very hard to nd reasons to appreciate the people in your life. Seeing the best in others is the stellar superpower that will take you from your current position to the one you desire. One decision at the year’s end will change your personal history in dozens of ways.

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WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have com pleted the puzzle, there will be 20 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Green thumb Solution: 20 Letters

The trouble was that when Sylvia first began to play, she had accu mulated a monumental mass of rules to guide her, but when it came

to applying what she had learned to a particular hand, she would become confused and take off in some peculiar direction. Despite her many transgressions, however, she had occasional moments of glory.

Take this case where Sylvia was South. She had heard somewhere a rule about second hand playing low. Apparently, she did not under stand that this principle applied only to the defenders and not the declarer.

So, when West led the jack of clubs, it did not occur to Sylvia to play the queen to try to avoid a club loser. The thought that West might have led from the king was super seded by what she thought was the automatic rule of second-hand low.

Sylvia then ducked the jack in her own hand also, and West played another club. Sylvia took East’s king with the ace, ruffed a club, discarded a heart on the ace of dia monds, ruffed a diamond and trumped her last club. As a result, she lost only a club, a spade and a heart, and so made four spades.

Of course, if Sylvia had covered the jack of clubs with the queen at

one, East would sooner or later have gained the lead with a club and returned a heart through her king to set the contract.

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Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day At Syosset Library

To help residents dispose of expired and/or unwanted medication in a secure and environmentally friendly way, Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (D - Woodbury) partnered with the Nassau County Police Department Second Precinct’s Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit to host a prescription drug take-back day at the Syosset Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 10.

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crease awareness among the general public about the potential abuse of medications and provide residents with a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs,” Lafazan said. “Thank you to both the Nassau County Second Precinct POP Unit and the Syosset Library for working with us to educate the public about the importance of properly disposing of their unused, unwanted, or expired medications.”

Town Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Open

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou

Imbroto announce that the town’s outdoor ice skating rinks at Marjorie R. Post and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park have officially opened for the season and will remain open through Sunday, Feb. 26.

“Ice skating is a fun activity for residents of all ages to enjoy, and the town’s outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful winter atmosphere,” said Imbroto. “Our outdoor ice rink facilities are the perfect antidote to combating cabin fever during the winter months, and are the ideal way to help

make coping with the cold fun and enjoyable!”

Public skating sessions are available at both outdoor rinks on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Adjusted hours take effect during holiday breaks, with information available on the town’s

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For residents wishing to take advantage of ice skating but do not wish to be outdoors, the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round and is located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage.

Indoor skating is open to the public seven days a week, including: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 8:30

to 10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Saturdays from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m.; and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. While the Ice Skating Center is open on New Year’s Day, it will be closed on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and for Special Events.

For information on schedules, fees and rink programs, call 516-797-7990 for the Marjorie Post Park Outdoor Rink or 516677-5990 for the Syosset-Woodbury Park Outdoor Rink. Visit www.oysterbaytown. com/ice for more information.

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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST ANTHONY LODATI, CLAIRE LODATI, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 6, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 7, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1 Northwood Court, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 14, Block 22, Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $339,763.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002814/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons

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Coyotes Have Made Long Island Their Home

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recent local sighting of a male coyote in a Manhasset yard raises questions about these large, secretive predators

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For many people, coyotes go along with windswept desert bluffs, cacti and sagebrush, or cartoon anvils and crafty roadrunners. Picturing them running along the tracks of the LIRR or picking garbage out of a dumpster is unfamiliar at best. But these opportunistic animals, though still rare, have been established on Long Island for at least the last seven years.

The prevailing theory is that these coyotes have split off from a source population in the Bronx, where they have been thriving for more than 30 years. From there, they are either swimming a narrow but swift portion of the East River or following green corridors and bridges. Frank Vicenti, from the Wild Dog Foundation in Mineola, describes some of the potential crossing points. “There is a narrow part of the East River in Northern Queens, that, you know, is a stone’s throw from the Bronx. Animals could certainly get into that at low tide and try to swim it. Now the current is rather strong, but they’re survivors, they could certainly get ashore at some point and make their way onto the train tracks and work their way out (east). We don’t really know for sure how they get over here, but once they figure it out they’re scent marking.” Other coyotes would then follow these scent trails further out onto Long Island.

In terms of population, western Nassau County has approximately 13 individuals, with three to four in the Manhasset group. The male who was sighted recently is most likely the male from the breeding pair of that group. Other coyotes have been spotted in Searingtown, Great Neck, Oyster Bay, Roslyn and Port Washington. Some of these animals are transitive, where they spend a little time in an area before moving on. In general, though, coyotes are social animals that live in both family bands and looser groups of unrelated individuals in a particular territory.

Even with these sightings, Vicenti said he does not expect a coyote boom on Long Island. “I don’t think we’re ever going to have a lot of coyotes because even the ones that we have here, the growth has been slow as far as breeding goes. We had no pups this year. When the amount of food is limited they just forego breeding. Sometimes distemper wipes out the litters.”

The US government actually funded a campaign to eradicate large canids starting in 1906, mostly due to pressure from the livestock industry. Wolves were depicted to the public as huge, terrifying cow-killers. By the 1920s, the wolf had been extirpated from most of the United States, and the government then turned their attention to the coyote. Between 1947 and 1956, approximately 6.5 million coyotes were killed across the American west, mostly with poison. In the 1970s, wildlife management expanded into a new method: aerial gunning, or shooting animals from low flying aircraft. This method of population control is still in use today.

But coyotes adapted, moving into suburban and urban areas where food sources were abundant and they weren’t being shot, and since the larger apex predators had been removed, they were able to spread throughout the United States. This means that they are not invasive; they are simply filling a niche and expanding their range naturally.

Vicenti sees this as “…something that should be celebrated, in the sense that, Long

Island isn’t such an artificial environment. The eagles are coming back, and we have turkey vultures, woodchuck populations are doing good and we might have skunks on the island as well. There are sharks off the coast and whales. You have to conserve that as well. But you don’t have to look 4000 miles away on another continent to see the wild, we have it here.”

His advice for learning to live with these new neighbors is simple. “You’re going to have to adjust somewhat, use common sense. You know, don’t feed anything and keep tabs on pets.”

Studies show that coyotes are more likely to subsist in local parks, cemeteries and golf courses. At night, they are known to hunt the city streets for rodents. If you do see a coyote, the best thing is to be loud and frighten them away. Coyotes that lose their fear of people are a danger to themselves. “yell at them, stomp your foot at them, maybe even throw an object towards them. Don’t hit them, but certainly throw something towards them. Showing dominance and non-lethal aggression through loud noises and running at them will instill fear in the coyote and teach it to stay away.”

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Art Guild Of Port Washington Featured Artwork Of 12 Syosset High School Students

For the first time this year, Syosset High School student-artists submitted their work for consideration to the Nassau County High School Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Art Guild of Port Washington. The Syosset Central School District is proud to share that 12 of their student-artists were accepted to show their work in the highly selective exhibition.

The Art Guild of Port Washington is a nonprofit organization which encourages

local artists to embrace their craft through education and exhibition. The student art was on display through Nov. 26.

Congratulations to the 12 student-artists for this amazing accomplishment: Yue Chen, Isabella Chvasta, Alyssa Huang, Olivia Im, Soraya Jabir, Esther Jung, Lily Ke, Katrina Ludwikowski, Emily Tang, Lauren Whitely, Sofia Xu and Ruby Zhang.

—Submitted by the Syosset Central School District

Town Partners With Girl Scouts To Plant Trees In Syosset

Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca joined with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to plant trees at the Dorothy Avenue Parklet in Syosset.

In collaboration with National Grid’s Project C program, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County purchased and planted trees native to the region throughout the Town of

Oyster Bay. This initiative is part of the Girl Scouts USA’s Tree Promise initiative, which has a goal of planting five million trees in five years.

Supervisor Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk LaMarca recognized the Girl Scouts for their civic duty and dedication to improving our environment.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Long Island Arts Alliance Honors Two Syosset High School Students With Merit Awards In Scholar-Artist Program

The Syosset Central School District is pleased to announce that two Syosset High School seniors, Phoebe Albro and Sabrina Guo, are among the 20 students selected to receive an Award of Merit in the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) annual Scholar-Artist program. The goal of the program

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Phoebe Albro is being recognized for her accomplishments in theater, and Sabrina Guo for her accomplishments in music.

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Running On Knowledge

From running a half marathon to teaching English, what can’t Samantha Cunningham do? Adventurous and outgoing, Cunningham is one of Jericho High School’s new hires, co-teaching alongside Lauryn Fischer.

Whilst attending SUNY Oneonta, Cunningham majored in English Adolescent Education. Cunningham is in her third year of teaching, previously as a leave replacement in the Huntington School District. Cunningham has always wanted to pursue her dream of being a teacher. Her main inspiration for pursuing this career was her high school teachers, whom she deeply admired. Many of her family members are

also teachers, further motivating her to become one.

Cunningham feels that the Jericho School District has a positive and enjoyable environment. She said, “Jericho has a great reputation, and this district does well for the students. All the teachers enjoy being here.”

Superintendent’s Conference Day was the main catalyst leading to Cunningham’s fondness for the Jericho School District. She said, “It was such a great, positive experience and the English department was great.”

Cunningham believes that one of the most demanding aspects of her job is ensuring that she is doing the best for the students. “If I love the way it’s going, but if it’s not going well for my students, that is something I have to come to terms with,”

she said.

Students of Cunningham listen as she informs them of upcoming assignments.

Curriculum Associate for English Language Arts, Daniel Salzman appreciates Cunningham’s open mindset and willingness to learn from others around her. “Not only is she getting to know the students, but Ms. Cunningham also works very well with her colleagues,” he said.

Cunningham’s current students also have positive opinions about her, saying she is a very caring person who connects with others. Freshman Istafa R. said, “She is good at communicating with her students and is very relatable.”

Some interests of Cunningham outside of school are activities related to fitness or

folk chapters of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education, and the Nassau and Suffolk Art Supervisors Associations

Congratulations to all the Syosset Stars. —Submitted by Syosset Central School District

health. She also plays tennis and is trying to learn how to ski. Cunningham isn’t afraid to get out of her comfort zone, finding enjoyment in learning new talents and skills.

Cunningham is excited to form connections with students and parents of the Jericho community while teaching a subject she has always enjoyed. She is looking forward to continuing her teaching journey in the Jericho School District.

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Syosset High School students were featured in a Art Guild of Port Washington exhibit. (Photo courtesy Syosset Central School District) Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca joined with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to plant trees at the Dorothy Avenue Parklet in Syosset. (Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay) Samantha Cunningham is one of Jericho High School’s new hires. (Photo courtesy JEREChO)
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