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Planting Fields Foundation has named Stephen H. Watters as president of the board of trustees. A long-time Oyster Bay resident, he has served as headmaster of the Green Vale School and is also vice president of the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay.

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Oyster Bay Appoints New Superintendent Of Schools (See page 4)

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COVID-19 testing, pandemic both surge (See page 3) Nassau County Executive Laura Curran speaks at a rapid testing site with Mount Sinai South Nassau staff. (Office of County Executive)

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Surge Of Testing, Cases BY FRANK RIZZO

also critical for economic activity to safely resume.

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he feared and expected coronavirus pandemic second wave is upon us. By some counts, national daily deaths attributed to COVID-19 are approaching 3,000, topping the 2,752 deaths recorded on April 15, the peak of the first wave. On Dec. 2, Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the next few months of the pandemic will be among “the most difficult in the public health history of this nation.” National positive cases and hospitalizations are also at a record high, as is testing. On Sept. 14, at Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus pandemic press conference, he noted the statewide infection rate had been below 1.0 percent for 38 straight days and there had been only one COVID-19 death in the state. On Dec. 2, per the governor, the positivity rate had risen to 4.84 percent and the death tally was 61. On Sept. 13, Nassau County had 52 new cases. On Dec. 2, that number had spiked to 756.

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People line up for a test at an urgent care center on Glen Cove Road in Carle Place.

and antigen tests can detect if you have an active coronavirus infection. If you test positive on either type of test, you should follow the CDC’s guidelines to protect yourself and others.” The rapid test is prone to more false positives and negatives, according to experts. The SARS-CoV-2 antibody test requires a prescription. A positive test indicates that the patient has had COVID-19. The CDC warns that it may take up to three weeks for the antibodies to develop after the onset of the disease. A false positive might be caused by “coronaviruses other than The single most SARS-CoV-2, such as those important thing we that cause the common cold,” can do to combat the CDC webpage observed. and contain the “Having antibodies to the novel coronavirus is virus that causes COVID-19 test for it. may provide protection from getting infected with the virus —Governor Andrew Cuomo again. But even if it does, we do not know how much protection the antibodies Testing 101 The coronavirus disease has may provide or how long this protection may last. been named COVID-19 while Confirmed and suspected the virus was tabbed “severe cases of reinfection have been acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2” or SARS-CoV-2. reported, but remain rare.” Another promising According to the CDC, molecular PCR tests detect the virus’ development is an individual saliva swab diagnostic genetic material. It can take test for COVID-19 recently 1 to 3 days to get results from this test, and it’s considered the approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It most accurate. The rapid, or was announced earlier this antigen, tests “detect specific fall by Governor Cuomo and proteins on the surface of the virus,” per the CDC. “Molecular developed by SUNY Upstate

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Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences. As of now it’s had limited use and only SUNY Upstate Medical Center’s laboratory is processing results. It is expected to come into wider use as more labs gear up for it. “From the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s been clear that testing is one of the most critical tools we have

to slow the spread. The more you test, the more accurate a picture of the state’s cases you have,” Cuomo said at the announcement. Testing reveals infected individuals, who can then isolate to prevent the spread of the virus. It also identifies many who are asymptomatic and are unwittingly infecting others. Widespread testing

Nassau County has partnered with two hospital systems to offer drive-through rapid testing. The Northwell Health facility will be at 600 Community Dr. in Manhasset. It is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are required at 1-833-4CARENY (1-833-422-7369). The test is free and is limited to Nassau County residents. The county and the Town of Hempstead have joined with Mount Sinai South Nassau to begin offering free rapid testing at a drive-through testing site located at the hospital’s Washington Avenue entrance in Oceanside. For times and to make an appointment for a test, call 516-390-2888. Many urgent care facilities and even pharmacies are now offering tests. Visit coronavirus. health.ny.gov to find a test site. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: frizzo@ antonmediagroup.com

Cuomo Urges Hospitals To Increase Capacity For Surge BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s plan for combating COVID-19 this winter. Over the past week, Cuomo and the state’s COVID Task Force has worked in consultation with global public health experts, local governments and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan builds off the lessons learned during the past nine months to anticipate and prepare for an expected increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations over the holiday season. The winter plan consists of five targeted strategies focused on mitigating the spread of the virus and bolstering the state’s hospital preparedness including targeted micro-cluster strategies while managing hospital capacity to enhance and equalize care, operating an equitable and safe vaccination program, and more. The Department of Health began to initiate emergency hospital measures to prepare the state’s hospital system for an expected surge in new admissions over the upcoming weeks. Specifically, these measures include: hospital systems must begin to identify retired nurses and doctors to bolster staff; hospital systems must begin balancing patient loads across their individual hospital facilities; prepare plans to utilize emergency field hospitals; prepare plans to increase hospital bed capacity by 50 percent and other measures. Currently NYU Langone-Long Island has just under 50 COVID-19 positive patients, compared to a high of nearly 500 in the spring surge according to a hospital spokesperson. “Last spring, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island invested in converting non-clinical space into COVID patient-care areas, and we have kept that space in reserve,” Marc Adler, chief medical officer of NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, said. “We’re well-prepared to meet any surge as well as adhering to the governor’s guidelines.”

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Oyster Bay Board Appoints New Superintendent Of Schools

he Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Francesco Ianni as the next superintendent of schools during a recent Board of Education meeting. Ianni will join the district on Jan. 1, 2021 after Dr. Laura Seinfeld, in a planned retirement after 30 years of service in public education, leaves the district on Dec. 31 to pursue a career as a collegiate educational leader. Ianni brings extensive experience from the Harborfields Central School District, where he has served as superintendent of schools for the past four years. He began his career as a high school mathematics teacher before advancing to administrative roles. At Harborfields, Ianni was instrumental in creating a clear vision and mission that helped the district successfully navigate through many initiatives, including full-day kindergarten, a successful one-to-one technology program and capital bond projects. His idea of providing “a world-class education one child at a time” has been the focus and the drive that has brought Harborfields to the next level of achievement. He has been extremely influential in the analysis of data as a tool to drive instruction, thus enhancing the educational experience for students across grade levels. Ianni has taught as an adjunct professor at New York University and St. John’s University, and speaks Italian, his native language, as well as Spanish. Calling the appointment an “exciting” moment, Board of Education President Laurie Kowalsky welcomed the community to the livestreamed meeting and briefly explained the superintendent search process, noting, “The board initiated its search upon receiving the results of a communitywide survey which asked for the characteristics the community wanted to see in its next superintendent. More than 470 community members, teachers, staff, and students responded. We looked at 69 candidates and Dr. Ianni emerged as the unanimous choice of the board.” Ianni was approved by the five board members that were in attendance to welcoming applause. Ianni, who attended the meeting with his wife, Anna, and son,

digital and ergonomic upgrades to the high school library and a re-design of the cafeteria. Seinfeld is also known for her community book clubs that brought all segments of the community together to share insights about the written word. Her message to “choose kind” is tightly woven in the fabric of Oyster Bay-East Norwich and is the cornerstone of her legacy as an inclusive, caring, and effective educational leader. Dr. Seinfeld has oftentimes said she “bleeds purple and gold,” and her unwavering focus and success on leading the district through the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laura Seinfeld joins Dr. Francesco Ianni, COVID-19 pandemic and planning for who was appointed as the next Superintendent of Schools. the re-opening of schools speaks vol(Photo courtesy of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District) umes of her dedication, commitment and love for the students, parents and Vincenzo, later said of his appointand performing arts wing, constructed staff of Oyster Bay-East Norwich. a new artificial turf athletic field at ment, “I want to thank the board of —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East James H. Vernon School, facilitated education for its confidence in me Norwich School District to lead the district into new levels of performance. I look forward to getting to know the faculty, staff, and students, and the culture of the district, so we can have a seamless transition and continue on a solid path of excellence.” Seinfeld, who has served as superintendent since 2013, offered congratulatory words. U.S. Army veteran Howard “I want to commend the board of Hirschheimer served from 1959 to education on its selection and I pledge 1962 as a member of the medical to you that we will have a very smooth corps stationed in Korea. But in 1961, transfer of leadership,” she said. “Dr. his unit was sent to Germany during Ianni, I wish you only the best because the construction of the Berlin Wall. this is an amazing place to be and you The wall was built in 1961 to stop are so fortunate to have landed here.” an exodus from the eastern, commuSeinfeld leaves behind an impresnist part of divided Germany to the sive list of accomplishments that has west. The wall fell in 1989. elevated the district on many levels Hirschheimer describes this time Howard Hirschheimer under her 71/2 years as superintendent. as one of “high anxiety”, when he She built a committed and visionary and his fellow service members were leadership team and consistently concerned that Russia would decide Vietnam War to improve their design. reinforced among the faculty the to cross the border and start a hot war. Later on, Hirschheimer worked as importance of the three “Rs”— rigor, He was there for six months before he an engineer for heating and ventilarelevance, and relationships. She was discharged. tion companies, as well as working made them keenly aware of the Hirschheimer met his wife, Norma, in carpentry, home repairs, and as a extraordinary responsibility they have a few months after he returned to the radio dispatcher for a taxi company. as educators, ingraining in them to U.S., and they have been married for He always liked working with his “know thy impact” on their students. 56 years. They have two children and hands the most, until he says he felt During her tenure, student achievetwo grandchildren. “burnt out” and had to retire. He ment reached new milestones with He worked as an aircraft engineer praises the VA for its assistance with Advanced Placement scores exceeding for multiple companies. He says he is his medical needs since that time. the Nassau County average. Also proudest of the work he did assisting Hirschheimer now resides at Excel under her leadership, the district fully in the development of the Boeing Rehabilitation and Nursing facility in implemented its one-to-one tech747. He also analyzed the remains Woodbury. nology initiative, completed a capital of helicopters shot down during the —Submitted by Carole Trottere bond project for the high school fine

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Great Neck Troop 10 Hikes Harriman

oy Scout Troop 10 of Great Neck recently completed a 4-mile day hike in Harriman State Park. Twenty-eight scouts took the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail south from Route 106 up to Big Hill Shelter. The shelter at the top of Big Hill Mountain offered great views of the valley below, distant mountains and the NYC skyline. Five patrols each carried the ingredients needed to cook a hearty lunch of meat, vegetables and rice on

lightweight stoves. Some scouts were tested on their proficiency in the use of knife, saw and hatchet. Others were tested on fire building and safety. Some troop parents hiked the S-BM trail. All had a great time on a beautiful Sunday in the mountains. Troop 10 meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining, contact Dr. Dwight Rosenstein at djrosenstein@gmail.com. â€”Submitted by Dr. Dwight Rosenstein, Scoutmaster

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Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Unearths Century-Old Messages

onstruction workers restoring the Roslyn Grist Mill were recently surprised to discover a weathered old milk bottle within the concrete floor slab below the first-floor staircase. Even more surprising were the contents of the bottle: a pair of 1917 messages written by a Roslyn mason and carpenter and four vintage coins. One message was written in elegant Italian script by Roslyn mason Romolo Caparrelli. “My grandfather Romolo Caparrelli was born in Pico, Italy and later became a resident of Roslyn,” Pam Story of South Carolina said. “He worked on a restoration of the grist mill in 1916 when it was intended to be used as a museum. He applied a unique style of stucco to the exterior and concrete for the floors and roof. He also placed his initials in the stucco by the front entrance. I had been told by my father that he put a glass jar in the building’s wall with various contents. I am so glad that it was found and in relatively good condition.”

The half pint glass bottle contained two letters, one in English, one in Italian and four coins. Romolo Caparrelli on right with his three sons. Caparrelli’s letter was translated by Dr. Andrea Fedi, associate professor of Italian and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University. Caparrelli wished to be remembered for his pioneering concrete work on the Roslyn Grist Mill: “Attention, this is a gift that I am giving you. Romolo Caparrelli invented the planking-style concrete roof and walls installed in 1916 and ’17. So remember us, first bricklayer Romolo Caparrelli.” The second message was written by 81-year-old

Stephen Speedling, who had a carpentry shop across the “mill dam” from the Roslyn Grist Mill and a home nearby on Northern Boulevard. Speedling wrote that the mill was being rebuilt for Harold Godwin (grandson of William Cullen Bryant) and acknowledged his fellow workers. He also left four coins in the bottle: 1863 Civil War token, 1863 Haitian 20 centimes, 1881 Indian Head penny and a 1905 Indian Head penny. The bottle was a half pint cream bottle from the

(Photos courtesy of the Roslyn Landmark Society)

now defunct Alex. Campbell Milk Company. Based at 803 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, the company was founded around 1890 and had wide distribution on Long Island. The Roslyn Grist Mill is a rare surviving Dutch-framed watermill built between 1715 and 1741. It acted as Roslyn’s economic foundation for centuries and was important enough to receive a visit from President George Washington in 1790. The mill was converted into a tea house and museum in 1920. The Roslyn

Mill Tea House would remain open for 54 years before closing and transferring ownership to Nassau County. The completed building will be transformed into an educational center and serve as an attraction to the residents and visitors to the historic village. After more than 40 years of planning and four years of fundraising, restoration began in 2018 with a new foundation. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, work was halted in March 2020. Construction resumed in August 2020 and fundraising efforts continue. A new 2020 Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge has recently been announced with a target goal of raising at least an additional $100,000 this year. All new Roslyn Landmark Society membership fees, renewals, and contributions will be allocated to the project with a 100 percent match from the Gerry Charitable Trust and Howard and Roz Kroplick. For more information, visit the new Roslynlandmarks.org website. —Submitted by the Roslyn Landmark Society

Local Preschool Builds Community For the Roslyn Trinity Cooperative Day School, even a global pandemic wasn’t enough to put an end to an annual tradition. Every fall the Co-op community comes together to enjoy pancakes, raffles and entertainment at the annual Pancake Breakfast. This year the festivities took place online. It wouldn’t be a Pancake Breakfast without pancakes, so the Co-op partnered with The Cooking Lab of Port Washington to host a virtual cooking class. Chef Mathieu Lanfant, a former Co-op parent and chef at The Cooking Lab, demonstrated how to make deliciously fluffy pancakes, rich whipped cream, and tangy triple berry

The children were able to participate in the annual pancake breakfast virtually this year. sauce while Co-op families and teachers followed along in their own kitchens. Every family received a copy of the recipe and a Chef Kit,

The Roslyn Trinity Day School recently held a virtual pancake breakfast with The Cooking Lab of Port Washington. (Photos courtesy of the Roslyn Trinity Day School)

complete with a whisk, spatula, measuring spoons, chef hat and pancake stickers, prior to the event. Our little chefs took a few

breaks from stirring the batter to enjoy a pancake themed freeze dance and the spinning of the raffle prize wheel. Proceeds from the event and

the raffle support the school’s education initiatives. “I am so proud of how The Roslyn Co-op community has adapted to change this year, while still maintaining the Co-op spirit Co-op,” Director Jeannine Votruba said of the event. “It was very special to see all the families safely cooking together. And the pancakes were delicious.” The Roslyn Trinity Cooperative Day School has been providing high-quality early childhood programs since 1951. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit www.theroslyncoop.org for more information. —Submitted by the Roslyn Trinity Cooperative Day School

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New Hyde Park Board Of Trustees Hold December Meeting BY ANTHONY MURRAY

Trustee Richard Pallisco also thanked the village’s ast Thursday, the Village Department of Public Works of New Hyde Park Board for decorating Jericho of Trustees held a virtual Turnpike and village hall for board meeting to discuss the holiday season. some upcoming events taking Trustee Rainer Burger place around the village this gave an update to residents month as well as an update on about the ongoing process of COVID-19. the third track project taking Trustee Richard Coppola place in the village. gave a warning from the “On South 12th Street, Nassau County Police it looks like they started Department about an uptick the sheet pile installation,” of car thefts. he said. “So the next big “The NCPD wanted to let event will be the push of everybody know that car the pedestrian underpass thefts are up 22 percent, same bridge, which will be done time last year,” Coppola said. in the spring of 2021. Right “People are leaving their now there is no scheduled car doors unlocked. New night work for the month Hyde Park doesn’t have that of December. I’m not sure problem, but just be aware of about January, but I will it. If you see something, say keep everyone posted on something. A lot of cars being that. On New Hyde Park stolen are from delivery guys.” Road, we’re still working Coppola also said the New on some safety concerns Hyde Park Fire Department with respect to the pedeswanted to thank those who trian crosswalk. We’re also came out to its most recent waiting on some designs blood drive that was held last for the commuter lot for the month. entrance and exit lanes.” amurray@antonmediagroup.com

The village board gave residents an update about COVID-19. (Photo by Anthony Murray)

Deputy Mayor Donna Squicciarino informed residents that the Hillside Public Library is doing a toy drive in partnership with Assemblyman Ed Ra. People can stop by the library to drop off an unwrapped toy to benefit NYU-Langone. Donations are now through Friday, Dec. 11. Mayor Lawrence Montreuil

Chamber Conducts First Annual Holiday Food Drive The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, through its Benevolence Committee, and sponsored by chamber member PrePaid Ventures LTD, is conducting its first annual Holiday Food Drive. In a year like no other in memory, the chamber sought to help those experiencing unemployment, underemployment, or business closings. No one should have to choose between the necessities of life and not having enough to eat. The chamber made its first donation on Tuesday, Nov. 24 to the food pantry at Notre Dame RC Church. A second donation will be made on Dec. 20 to the Trinity Lutheran Church.

The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce is making the rounds getting ready for the holiday season with donations (Contributed photo) Non-perishable foods may be donated at any one of nine collection points: Lake Success Wines and Liquors, Flushing Savings Bank, Valley National Bank, Gourmet Bake Shop, Push Fitness, Andy’s Prime Meats, Sansone Market,

Ace Hardware in Garden City Park only, and People’s United Bank in Garden City. You can visit the chamber at www.nhpchamber.com. —Submitted by the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

gave an update about COVID-19 and its impact on the village. “We see the numbers are getting higher and continues to be a threat,” he said. “In Nassau County, the number is 5.6 percent infection rate. In New Hyde Park, it’s 4.3 percent, so please do everything you can to stay safe and to stop the spread

of this virus. I sent a letter to all residents urging them to comply with the guidelines that are out there and to also provide information from Nassau County on a grant for restaurant recovery. I think the county executive and the legislature have been very sensitive to the fact that restaurants have been hard hit, economically, by this pandemic. We’re very grateful that they’re offering to do what they can to assist the restaurants.” Montreuil also urged residents to patronize local restaurants for pick-up in order to keep them in business. “We did benefit from the Town of Hempstead who gave us a supply of about 50 boxes of PPE,” Montreuil said. “Some of that we distributed to local schools, some to local businesses, the chamber of commerce and we kept a little bit of a stockpile here [in village hall] just in the event there is a surge and we’re able to help people out.”

Lakeville Estates Civic Association To Host Holiday Parade The Lakeville Estates Civic Association is having its first Holiday Car Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. The parade will proceed through the streets of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park and Herricks. Some of the elected officials joining in the parade will be Senator Anna Kaplan, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, New York State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, Legislators Richard Nicolello and Ellen Birnbaum, Town of North Hempstead Clerk Wayne Wink and Councilmember Peter Zuckerman. The parade will have fire engines from the following fire departments: Manhasset

Lakeville Fire, New Hyde, Garden City and Williston Park. Please join the parade or cheer them along the parade route. Additionally, the parade will have antique vehicles, the “Ghostbuster” mobile, holiday inflatables, cars with innovative holiday decorations and Santa Claus. Cars will start lining up at 3 p.m. on Patton Boulevard facing west and Lakeville Road. All participants must stay by or in their vehicles and must wear a mask. For the parade route, visit www.facebook.com/ LakevilleEstatesNorth LakevilleCivicAssn. —Submitted by Lakeville Estates Civic Association

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OVID-19 related expenditures have surpassed $300,000 since the onset of this pandemic in March. Village Treasurer Irene Woo and her staff have been working with FEMA and the Town of Hempstead in applying for reimbursements of these expenditures. Representatives from the Town of Hempstead recently notified Woo that the Hempstead Town Board approved a reimbursement grant to the village in the amount of $221,000 via the CARES Act to help offset COVID-19 related expenditures. “It is a significant amount of money,” Mayor Theresa Trouvé said. “I’d like to thank Town Supervisor Don Clavin for his efforts. It is satisfying to know this came through our weekly Zoom meetings, where he listens to the needs of the various villages within his township.” The village has had to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) not only for its employees, but for visitors to village facilities as well. Additionally, the village has had to hire outside companies to spray down village facilities and heavily used vehicles with

to make such requests ends. “I am happy to report that the town approved our first grant request,” Woo said. “Since early August we’ve been working with the Town of Hempstead. We’ve submitted applications and hundreds of pages of supporting documents. We anticipate receiving the reimbursement funds within this fiscal year.”

The village received money from the CARES Act for money that was spent to protect residents and employees from COVID-19 (Contributed photo)

disinfectants, especially police cars. The village also submitted a $40,000 reimbursement request to FEMA, but to date has not received any monies. Woo will continue working with FEMA and the Town of Hempstead in submitting applications and all required documentation to continue applying for cost reimbursements associated with COVID-19 incurred through Dec. 31, when the time frame

legitimacy and addressing any racial bias and disproportionate policing of communities of color. “It’s been a great success so far,” Mayor Trouvé said. “We’ve had four meetings. We’ve been thinking carefully about going through our codes and making sure they are where they should be. It’s good to take a look at yourself once in a while.” Mayor Trouvé formed the commitCommittee On New York tee to assist the village in the develState Police Reform opment and implementation of this Back in May, the governor’s Executive process. Members include: Order No. 203, the New York State Police Mayor Trouvé; District Attorney Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, Deputy Bureau Chief Ali Ajamu; Village directed each local government entity of Garden City Trustee Mark Hyer; with a police agency operating with Garden City PD Commissioner Kenneth police officers to perform a compreJackson; GCPD Inspector Steven Braun; hensive review of current police force Garden City Village Administrator deployments, strategies, policies, Ralph Suozzi ; Donald Brudie, Central procedures and practices, and develop POA; Nancy Minett, Estates POA; a plan to improve such deployments, Lauren Scarantino, East POA; Nicholas strategies, policies, procedures and Vernice, West POA; Rev. Earl Y. Thorpe practices for the purposes of addressing Jr., pastor, Church-in-the-Garden; the particular needs of the communiAlan Schwartz, Law Offices of Alan J. ties serviced, promoting community Schwartz engagement to foster trust, fairness and —Submitted by the Village of Garden City

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orthwell Health recently announced two major milestones around geriatric care—being recognized as an “age-friendly” health system by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and The John A. Hartford Foundation, and that Glen Cove Hospital has become Northwell’s first Geriatric Center of Excellence. “Caring for our older adults is a big responsibility, one that we take great pride in,” said Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health. “Our aging population will face health issues that require the right care at the right time which is why we have increased our services including at Glen Cove Hospital. This recognition is humbling and a true testament to the exceptional care we are providing our elders.” Among some of the steps that Northwell has taken to

Northwell Health’s Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Maria Carney, MD, with one of her patients, Rita Ingrassia. (Photo by Northwell Health) earn this recognition is having all its emergency departments achieve geriatric emergency department accreditation through the American College of Emergency Physicians, providing falls prevention education and bringing together multi-disciplinary

co-management teams to provide the best management of people hip fractures. “Northwell Health has been steadily and thoughtfully adding services and protocols over the last several years to provide expert and improved care for older adults,” said

Maria Torroella Carney, MD, Northwell’s chief of geriatrics and palliative medicine. “We aim to promote longevity, safety, and independence for a person as they face a challenging aspect of life and as needs evolve across a lifespan. I am proud of Northwell

for all of its effort to provide the best care possible for this population.” Glen Cove Hospital is in the process of building a caregiver center with the help of $400,000 from the Glen Cove Hospital advisory council-run annual appeal. “At Glen Cove Hospital, we have developed improvements in care for our older adults starting from the moment they enter our hospital and we are building vital connections to the community to provide a continuum of care post discharge,” said Kerri Scanlon, RN, Glen Cove Hospital’s executive director. “Our revolutionary Parkinson’s rehabilitation disease program is another facet that helps people grow older with dignity and a focus on preserving their independence and quality of life.” —Submitted by Northwell Health

Plainview Students Raise $18,000 For Charitable Causes

rawing on compassion, 160 students from the PlainviewOld Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Robert F. Savitt National Honor Society Chapter fundraised almost $18,000 in donations for various charities. They achieved this by participating in a 10K lasting the duration of October, pledging a minimum of $50 each. In total, the students ran more than 823 miles. “We are incredibly impressed with our students for showcasing diligence and inspiring others through their efforts to benefit others,” said Dr. Mary O’Meara, superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. “Achieving something of this

Samantha Keelan nature in the midst of a pandemic is extremely difficult, but these students were able to successfully encourage the community and participation of their peers.” For the run, students were divided into nine teams— each led by a National Honor Society executive board

Ariana Marino member. The activity was overseen by faculty advisor Kelly Verdi. All participants were required to run separately, recording the number of miles using various apps and pedometers to monitor their miles. A priority for each member who participated was

Vishakha Rath adherence to social distance regulations, allowing students to get out, get some exercise and raise money for worthy causes. The money raised was donated to charities including the Alzheimer’s Association, Relief International, Doctors Without Borders, American

Perry Azougi Diabetes Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Feeding America, American Heart Association, Stacy’s Warriors, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. —Submitted by PlainviewOld Bethpage School District

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MTA Yields To Community Wish BY FRANK RIZZO

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ome Carle Place residents were angered when a billboard appeared on Nov. 20 on the north side of the Cherry Lane railroad overpass. They felt it was a betrayal of promises given by the MTA to not place commercial signage at the bridge. The span, part of the LIRR Expansion Project, had been replaced by contractors 3TC in July 2019. Thanks to the efforts of residents and elected officials, the MTA took down the billboard on Nov. 30. Outfront Media, based in Manhattan, works with the MTA’s Real Estate Department to place billboards and other signage on its properties. A spokesperson for the company said it will decline to comment on how that location was chosen or any other aspect of its operations. Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell, who represents the Westbury and Carle Place area, received an email from a constituent with an image of a billboard advertising the Whole Foods store in nearby Garden City. The chain did not respond to a request for comment from Anton Media Group. Russell told Anton Media Group that, “[North Hempstead Town] Supervisor Judi Bosworth and I went straight to LIRR President Phil Eng. He was shocked. He was unaware of the issue. He was very open to hearing what the concerns were. Phil had been a part of the discussions with us at the very beginning before he was promoted to president. He was the on-the-ground person and the person we communicated with during the early process. We had a good working relationship. He gave us his word that he would advocate as strongly as we had advocated with him to have it removed.” According to MTA spokesperson Meredith Daniels, “we got the letters [from elected officials], and they went up to MTA Chairman Patrick Foye,” who gave the directive to remove the billboard. “If we had not contacted [Eng, the issue] wouldn’t have been brought to his attention in the manner in which it was,” Russell went on. “Both Supervisor Bosworth and I had very stern conversations with him. He got it and was very apologetic, and ensured this wouldn’t happen going forward. That he’d make sure that he’d be informed about things going on at the local level and about things going on in the community.”

The billboard was up on the Cherry Lane overpass for 10 days and was removed on Nov. 30. would say ‘Westbury.’ Phil [Eng] Russell recalled a meeting with assured us that it would not happen the MTA and 3TC in July 2018, which again—to have commercial signage included herself, some individuals and advertising in these residential from the town and the Carle Place communities.” Civic Association. The Carle Place Civic Association “We met at Fuschillo Park and were also got involved, and reached out to going over the project at that stage— its elected officials, including Russell what the station would look like and the roundabout and different parts of and Bosworth. Assemblyman Ed Ra and Nassau County Legislator Laura the project,” she related. “And at that Schaefer of Westbury responded by meeting we talked about the bridge sending a jointly-signed letter to and the signage that would go up Chairman Foye on Nov. 24, on the bridge, and it was stating that the sign was suggested that the sig“out of character for nage replicate the one this residential area that had previously and is indirect been on the bridge LIRR President conflict with many years ago. Phil Eng got it and representations It was a sign that was very apologetic. made to the said ‘Carle Place.’ And ensured this community that And [the sign] wouldn’t happen signage at this was part of a lot of going forward. location would be conversations and community-orientmeetings throughout —Councilwoman Viviana Russell ed, not commercial in the entire process. And nature.” so, to find out that they had The letter went on to say that no plans on doing that, and in fact, “the community has dealt with several they gave the first right of refusal to a marketing company [Outfront]. It was years of construction with associated noise and traffic interruptions which really like a slap in the face.” have detoured commercial traffic onto Though nothing was ever put on local streets. Too often their compaper, there were verbal agreements to not place commercial signage at the plaints to [3TC] were not promptly adequately addressed.” overpass, according to Russell. “The MTA understood the Her district includes two other complaints and decided that it was railroad overpasses, and she said best if we take the ad off,” said MTA that “there were conversations spokesperson Daniels, who added as well about having signage on that the agency is sensitive to comUrban Avenue that would say ‘New munity concerns and has an extensive Cassel’ and on School Street that

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LIRR President Phil Eng, left, chats with Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell at the opening of the Urban Avenue underpass in New Cassel last year. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

community outreach program. In their joint letter to the community, Bosworth and Russell stated, “Thank you to each and every one of you who contacted our offices directly to make us aware of this situation. You are the eyes and ears of our community and through our partnership we can continue to work towards the best quality of life possible for our community.”

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Catherine Schreiber’s Broadway and Beyond TV highlights importance of the arts BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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heater can be a life-changing experience. It’s a message that producer Catherine Schreiber Nominated for several Tony and Olivier Awards (nabbing two of the former [2018 revival of Angels in America and 2012’s Clybourne Park] and one of the latter [2019 Company revival]), Schreiber is someone whose passion for the arts has not only earned her success but given her immense fulfillment. Given what theater has meant to her, the Great Neck native is intent on sharing her belief that the arts can not only change lives, but save them, via her latest project, Broadway and Beyond TV. This eight-episode show finds the Great Neck native interviewing a wide swath of folks from the Broadway and Beyond TV host Catherine Schreiber (right) backstage interviewing The Cher Show producer Flody Great White Way. The seeds for the Suarez. (Photos courtesy of Catherine Schreiber Productions) show were planted when Schreiber was being interviewed for a show on Schreiber a perfect host for this Reach TV, a platform found in more program. The first episode was shot in than 90 airports throughout North December 2019 and found her going America, Canada and the UK. behind the scenes of The Cher Show “Broadway & Beyond TV happened because I was introduced to Lynnwood with producer Flody Suarez and doing the same with The Play That Goes Bibbens at Reach TV when they were Wrong and actresses Bianca Horn and going to interview me as a producer,” Ashley Reyes. When the pandemic hit, Schreiber recalled. “Reach TV is this incredible platform. What they realized Schreiber switched gears and started conducting Zoom interviews. Among is that at airports specifically, there the subjects she’s connected with are are CNN televisions only dedicated actor/activist Brandon Victor to news and DirectTV airing Dixon (The Scottsboro long-term programming. Catherine Schreiber hosting a Zoom episode of Broadway and Beyond TV Boys), playwright Rick People don’t always featuring actor/activist Brandon Victor Dixon (The Scottsboro Boys). Elice (Jersey Boys; want to listen to Addams Family news before they of a community—to learn leadership schools and the name of the film is Musical) and get on a flight or You hear from so many actors Kent Rising,” Schreiber said. “She skills, to have a home, where they actor Harry don’t always who talk about how they didn’t took these kids that were termed Haden-Paton might not have a home in their family have time find a place for themselves in home. This sounds stupid, but I believe as overlooked—they weren’t in the (The King’s to watch a system and didn’t fit in. They were school and theater changed their there would be less mass shootings in Speech; whole show. schools if we would be able to connect leading a life of drugs and the teachers Downton So they lives and literally saved their lives. said to give up on them. She directed with all those kids that are basically Abbey). introduced I want to show that to people out Les Misérables and she took this one alone. People go crazy and lash out Throughout, five, seven or there—kids who haven’t found kid, who again, was out of school more when they’re feeling alone. I think she’s 10 minutes of a place for themselves—that than he was in. Out of [him] came this [theater] brings kids together. ” maintained programming theater can be that place.” Pandemic notwithstanding, Schreiber voice of God and now he’s involved a passionate that might be Catherine Schreiber with Italian opera and he’s been on is plowing ahead into 2021 with great message about the interesting to Britain’s Got Talent. She saved his life. relish. In addition to plotting out a importance of the arts. people. I looked at all second season of Broadway and Beyond Like the arts, what she is doing is really “You hear from so many the things they have in their exciting, wonderful and meaningful to TV, she is working on a documentary programming and they covered sports, actors who talk about how they didn’t me.” about Josephine Buchan, an English find a place for themselves in school Hollywood, movies and everything Visit www.broadwayandbeyondtv. woman who has worked with at-risk else, but they didn’t have theater. I said and theater changed their lives and com, www.reachtv.com or www.cath students and was honored with a literally saved their lives,” she exthey should have a program about erineschreiberproductions.com to view plained. “I want to show that to people Member of the Most Excellent Order of theater and they agreed. I told them episodes of Broadway and Beyond TV. the British Empire for her “Services to they should let me create that and they out there—kids who haven’t found a Young People In the Arts. ” place for themselves—theater can be said to go ahead.” “Josephine Buchan is this incredible that place. I believe drama should be in Given her experience and contacts To comment on this woman who has saved lives in Kent every school. Those kids who haven’t as an award-winning theatrical story, email dgilderubio@antonnews.com County by bringing theatre into the found a place or an outlet to be part producer and as an actress made

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Santa’s Mailbox

Joan M. DeSalvo The Westbury Community has lost one of its influential personalities in its local real estate market, Joan M. DeSalvo. Born on July 5, 1928, Joan passed quietly in her home surrounded by her family Nov. 20, 2020. She was proud to say, “I’m 92, and I’m good”. A longtime resident, DeSalvo moved to Westbury in 1948, began her real estate career in 1970 and was an active member of MLS until she closed her last deal in 2015. She was a member of the St. Anthony’s Society and the Westbury Senior Center, where she was a member of their bowling team—she was quite the bowler. DeSalvo was known as a good-natured woman with a generous heart. Joan is survived by her daughter Joanne and son-in-law Robert Kreuscher, her son Ralph DeSalvo and three grandsons, Adam, Michael and Brian, their wives respectively Nicole, Cynthia and

Pre-K Lottery Registration On Tap Westbury families are invited to sign up for the universal Pre-K Lottery through www.westbury schools.org. They may also call the Office of Central Registration at 516-876-5100. The deadline for submission is Friday, Dec. 11. A remote lottery drawing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, to select the students to participate in the program for the 2021-2022 school year. A waiting list will be formed for students not initially selected for placement in the program. The drawing will be recorded and posted on the website. Families will be contacted by phone and email if their child was selected. —Submitted by the Westbury School District

The Village of Westbury’s “elves” have been busy setting up the special North Pole Mailbox at the corner of Post Avenue and Winthrop Street. All letters submitted before Dec. 17 will be answered, and no postage is necessary for letters to Santa. Be sure to include child’s full name and address to receive a reply from Santa. (Contributed photo)

Alexandra. Also surviving her are two great grandsons, Christian Charles and Issac Ralph. Arrangements were entrusted to the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home in Westbury. Services were held at St. Brigid’s Church in Westbury and she was interred at Ferncliff cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. —Submitted by the family of Joan DeSalvo

Village Offers Free Parking The Village of Westbury Board of Trustees is offering free holiday parking on Post Avenue through Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. As part of its efforts to encourage local shopping this holiday season, the village will allow up to two hours of free metered parking along Post Avenue’s business district, from Union Avenue to Rockland Street. With hundreds of metered spaces

conveniently located within walking distance to the village’s shops and restaurants, there is a spot for everyone. On Saturday and Sunday, village parking meters are free all year round for visitors who come to the village to shop, dine or enjoy a live event on weekends. —Submitted by the Village of Westbury

First Graders Turned Engineers Carle Place’s Cherry Lane Elementary School students in Beth Morrow’s first grade class became engineers and designed bridges that could hold at least five grams. In preparation for the assignment, they read “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and learned that folktales can contain real world problems. In addition, they learned about different types of bridges, such as arch, suspension and truss, and the various parts of a bridge, including the deck and the piers. Each student created a set of blueprints and brought their plan to

life. They were required to take into consideration the length of the deck and how the length affects the support

needed to hold the bridge up. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District

First grade students became engineers and designed bridges that could hold at least five grams. (Photos courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Westbury Schools To Provide Lunches The Westbury Union Free School District participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Meals will be provided free to all children 18 years-andunder. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: Park Avenue School, 955 Park Ave. East, Westbury. Breakfast and lunch “grab ‘n go” will be provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Available through June 25, 2021. Drexel Avenue School, 161 Drexel Ave., Westbury. Breakfast and lunch “grab ‘n go” will be provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Available through June 25, 2021. Persons interested in receiving more information should contact the sponsor, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Lyne M. Taylor at 516-874-1800. The program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). —Submitted by the Westbury School District

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A Message For Hanukkah On Thursday evening, Dec. 10, Jews in America, Israel and around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah—the Festival of Lights. At its heart, this uplifting holiday is about the struggle for justice in the face of overwhelming obstacles. It is an opportunity to reflect on the triumph of liberty over tyranny, the rejection of persecution and on the many miracles that can happen even in our darkest moments. Though they were outnumbered in people and in means, the Maccabees’ dedication to their faith was impeccable, and thus they emerged victorious. The small beam of hope became a huge flame of triumph and everlasting happiness. This light of hope, which burned continuously

in their hearts and in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem thousands of years ago still shines bright in Jewish homes and synagogues throughout the world. The glow of the Menorah reminds us of a just and loving Creator’s blessing, and of the countless sacrifices made over the centuries for faith and freedom. This past year especially,

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the challenges that we have and are facing as fellow global citizens are immense, but our ability to have faith, feel hope and seek healing remain strong. So during the festival’s eight days, let us all be inspired by the light that can overcome darkness. Let us all find that light inside us which can radiate for a long distance and change lives. We pray that the Almighty will shine His everlasting love and light upon us, and bring strength, peace and blessings to our troubled world. If we combine all of our lights together the illumination and great warmth will be everlasting, both in our minds and in our hearts. It only takes one touch your hearts, and may candle to start. May the lights of Hanukkah this holiday season be a time of continuous health, hope, brighten your homes and

happiness, love, unity and peace for all mankind. Happy Hanukkah.

The Pressures We Face: How A Social Clock Can Influence Our Romantic Choices Every now and then happily single people will share their dating lives (or lack thereof) with me, and ask if this is “normal”? Feeling fulfilled in other aspects of their lives, such as with family relationships and friendships, careers and special interests, they worry that they are somehow behind or missing out on what their partnered-peers have. Concerned, they will often ask how they can effectively catch up and couple up. Should this be encouraged? Are there specific relationship checkpoints that we must reach by a certain age and if so, what lessons can we learn from those who have?

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it can be influenced by the media as well. For example, the idea that we go from high school to college, embark on a fulfilling career, and then pause to create and raise a family, buy a house with a white picket fence, etc. seems Major Milestones to be the media version of a A social clock involves the “perfect” life. In reality, there prescription of the “right are many paths to creating a time” to do something. Often, bright and rewarding future. people discuss this clock in Therefore, there is a lot of conjunction with leaving variability when it comes home, getting married, secur- to “the right time” to do ing a job and starting a family. something. It is important to realize that Famous psychologist not only is this clock socially Bernice Neugarten shared constructed, and as such, that age norms can infludiffers from era to era, but ence both our thinking and

if need be, take a social media break to focus on your own life and self-care. The final suggestion is not about altering your mindset, but rather practicing acceptance. Acceptance requires you to avoid the tendency to control situations and instead be open to circumstances as they are. Therefore, something isn’t inherently good or bad; it just is. How To Alter Practicing acceptance Your Mindset involves being aware of all of Despite the external presthe thoughts and emotions sures one may face, and the you have as they occur number of photos on one’s without passing judgment. social media feed depicting 2. Remember That You Are Therefore, if you feel behind the life transitions of similarNot Alone at that moment, you feel ly-aged peers, it is important When it seems like everybehind. If you are satisfied, not to alter your behaviors/ one is getting engaged, planthen accept the feeling of satchoices to meet these isfaction. Be compassionate timelines. Remember that you ning the perfect wedding or starting their families, it may with yourself and the choices are on your own trajectory, make you feel as if you are the you have made, rather than especially when it comes to choosing a partner. Below are only one living a different type focusing on what you didn’t of life. However, you must do or where you aren’t. You some tips for when you feel remember that social media is are where you are just as you the pressure mounting. a carefully curated collection should be, and that’s just of pictures that often depicts fine. 1. Re-Evaluate Your Values idealized versions of peoples’ And The Goals You Set For —Dr. Marisa Cohen is a lives. There are likely plenty of Yourself relationship scientist and other people focusing on the If you are prioritizing coach, and teaches psychology certain aspects of your life (i.e. same goals that you are. Also, at the college level behavior. Therefore, people have certain beliefs about when life transitions should occur. While the influence of biological clocks on some behaviors such as family planning are beyond the scope of this article, the influence of the social clock is just as important and worth exploring.

moving ahead in your career), examine the goals you have set for yourself within those value domains and how effective you have been in meeting them. If you are making significant progress and feel a sense of accomplishment, focus on those achievements. Remember that not everyone’s values are the same. In addition, when it comes to career, family, friendships, etc., each person prioritizes and views them differently. You must do what is good for you.

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America Is Going To The Dogs No question that 2020 has been a tough year. Unemployment is on the rise, businesses are suffering and hospitals around the country are seeing a shortage of ICU beds due to COVID-19 cases. But there is a bit of good news. It seems that America is going to the dogs in a big way. Purchases from breeders and adoptions from shelters are at an all-time high and dog food industry revenues are hitting the ceiling. It is no surprise that after many months of being confined to house and home, Americans are looking to find a new friend. The late President Harry Truman is alleged to have said it best, “if you want a friend in D.C., get a dog.” Others say the credit goes to financier Carl Icahn who told a gathering of disgruntled investors “on Wall Street you have no friends, so

dog adoptions is two times more than in previous years. There is especially a shortage of rescue dogs that are vital to many individuals. Dog breeders report that they have long waiting lists and make sure that the buyers really want a dog and won’t pass them on to a shelter when they become tired of their new friend. Although there are many more reported shelter adoptions, there are still many dogs looking for a INSIDE POLITICS home so if you want a new companion, call your local Jerry Kremer shelter organization. The national statistics from if you want one, get a dog.” a company called Numerator, Whether its Truman or show that breeders account Icahn, COVID-anxious for 37 per cent of the growth households are looking for followed by 33 per cent from a new friend. The American dog pounds. Added to that Kennel Club says registrations is that friends and family are 10 percent higher than who give up their dogs to last year. The Los Angeles other known individuals, ASPCA says that the rate of account for another 29 per

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cent. The AKC estimates that by Christmas there will be 72 million dogs providing friendship or companionship to our communities. —Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer

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pension and death benefits, and employment and training programs. This is a service the VFW is proud to offer free Senators Sherrod Brown of charge to anyone seeking (D-OH), Richard Blumenthal assistance with the claims (D-CT), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) process. Find a VFW Service introduced VFW-supported Need Help In Your Officer in your area. Due to TRICARE Open S.4900, the Daniel J. Harvey Jr. the COVID-19 pandemic, Military Claim Season and Adam Lambert Improving many VFW service offers The claims process can be TRICARE Open Season Servicemember Transition to remain in a telework capacconfusing and one you should is currently open through Reduce Veteran Suicide Act. ity, but the VFW network of not try to navigate alone. The Dec. 14. This is the time This important legislation service officers have the caVFW’s National Veterans beneficiaries can enroll in would create a pilot program pability to continue assisting Service is a Nationwide netor change their health care to incorporate mental health our veterans safely without work of VA accredited service coverage. Any changes will counseling into the Transition Past District Commander face-to-face contact. officers and pre-discharge go into effect on Jan. 1. This Assistance Program. This representatives who are year it is important to note new training would inform VFW Post 516 preparing for more gifts to be that TRICARE Select Group A experts in dealing with the VA separating service members mailed this year than usual and the key to your success. Raffle Results retirees will be required to pay of the resources available at as the COVID-19 pandemic As skilled professionals, we There were eight $50 an enrollment fee beginning VA health facilities to help forces many families to spend assist in filing for disability winners in our Post 516 on Jan. 1. Beneficiaries must them meet the challenges of holidays apart. In order to compensation, rehabilitation November Raffle. We thank all set up an allotment with the transition from military to ensure overseas packages and education programs, those that participated. regional contractors for the civilian life. This proposal was are delivered before Dec. enrollment fee to begin Jan. generated by a 2019 VFW-SVA 25, USPS has the following 1. Individuals who do not Legislative Fellow and shows guidance: Dec. 9 for the Air/ Anton Media Group set up their allotment by the the importance of grass roots Army Post Office, Fleet Post would like to remind deadline will be unenrolled advocacy. The VFW thanks Office and Diplomatic Post our readers that the Senators Brown, Blumenthal due to non-payment. office addresses in the 093 CDC recommends and Ernst for introducing this ZIP Code using Priority Mail people to wash their important legislation and for The Armed Service and First-Class Mail; Dec. hands for at least 20 their efforts to improve the 11 for all other APO/FPO/ Blood Program seconds to combat mental health of veterans. DPO ZIP Codes, send by Dec. The Armed Services Blood the coronavirus. 11 using priority Mail and Program (ASBP) is calling Need a timer? Hum Holiday Overseas First-Class Mail; and Dec. 18 on all veterans with access the Happy Birthday Mail Deadlines for APO/FPO/DPO addresses to military installations to song from beginning Approaching other than 093 Zip Code donate blood. The ASBP to end twice. The U.S. Postal Service is using USPS Priority Mail provides blood to active duty

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Members of the Wolfpack, in a photo taken before the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. (Photo courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District) Each holiday season, the Mineola High School National Honor Society and Key Club collects items and donations from members of the Mineola school community to brighten the holidays for local families in need. This year, a group of graduates is stepping in to help the cause even further. The group of friends, made up of mostly Mineola alumni, call themselves the “Wolfpack.” After two of them had a conversation with their mom, Colleen Peralta, who also works in the district, the Wolfpack made a generous donation to the annual campaign. “Service and community service are long standing traditions at Mineola High School,” Mineola High School Principal Dr. Whittney Smith said. “To hear families and students who graduated over 10 years ago are still giving back, is a true testament to the incredible community we live and work in.” The Key Club and National Honor Society have also received generous donations from the district transportation department, faculty, staff, and the Web Construction Corporation, owned by the Taveira family, whose daughter is part of the Wolfpack.

Berner Middle School student council officers, joined by advisers Kristen Meoli (left) and Denise Robertson, loaded donations from the annual holiday food drive into Meoli’s car on Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

As the school day began on Nov. 24, student council officers loaded more than 30 boxes and bags filled with food into the back of an SUV outside of Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District. The club held its annual holiday food drive to benefit the parish outreach center at St. Rose of Lima Church. Berner students and staff were asked to donate nonperishable goods such as canned vegetables, cereal, gravy, pasta, rice and more. Collection boxes were placed at the entrances to the school throughout the week-long food drive. Led by advisers Denise Robertson and Kristen Meoli, students sorted and packed the donations, which Meoli then delivered to the church. In addition to food, the student council also collected monetary donations and supermarket gift cards, so the outreach center could help families purchase fresh food.

Plainedge High School students in the Virtual Enterprise class are getting a taste of how business is changing during the global pandemic. (Photo courtesy of the Plainedge School District)

Plainedge High School students in the Virtual Enterprise class are getting a taste of how business is changing during the global pandemic. Students are adapting to the times, learning about a new trade show model. They are now using Zoom breakout rooms to welcome customers, pitch their products and make sales. The Virtual Enterprise (VE) class started at Plainedge High School during the 2018-19 school year. It teaches students how to create a business to run virtually alongside hundreds of other VE classes internationally. Throughout the class, students develop leadership, professional and technology skills through work-based learning experiences. Math Specialist Dina Carlucci, Farmingdale School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Olsen and fellow Math Specialist Janice Puglisi presented a virtual demonstration at the 2020 Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) Annual Mathematics Conference. This year’s conference was modified from its original in-person platform in Rochester and Syracuse to a virtual platform in order to maintain safe social distancing practices. “I am overjoyed to showcase the exciting and meaningful mathematics instruction provided in the Farmingdale district through our Math Inquiry Lab,” Carlucci said. “The district is committed to cultivating an appreciation for the subject in all students grades K to 6.” Last spring, the group composed a presentation proposal to the AMTNYS illustrating the different methods Math Specialists in Farmingdale provide to their respective schools. The title of their proposal was “Math Inquiry Lab: A Vehicle of Differentiated Instruction and Student Engagement Grades 3-5”. The proposal was accepted and they were chosen to present at the conference to a community of mathematics educators and theorists.

Farmingdale students crunching numbers at one of the district’s Math Inquiry Labs (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

The Math Inquiry Lab is operating throughout the district’s four elementary schools, grades K to 5 and in the Howitt Middle School for grade 6. There are six Math Specialists in the elementary schools combined and one Math Specialist at the middle school. Olsen, who is the director, initiated the program after seeing a need for the students to engage in mathematical discovery. The feedback from students, teachers and parents has been extremely positive. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at www.farmingdaleschools.org and like the Facebook page @ FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict.

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New Hockey Team Takes Aim On Veterans’ Wellness Isles are starting a hockey team for all-abilities vets BY CORY WRIGHT

on-ice session. Free in every sense of the word. Free ice, free gear to use he stakes are different, but the for those who don’t have it and free values of a hockey team and instruction from former Islander Arron a military unit run parallel. Asham. Things like teamwork, camaraderie, Veterans of all skill levels hit the ice. looking out for the person next to you, Some looked like seasoned vets, snapfollowing a plan and working hard to ping wristers top corner, while others achieve a goal. Hockey teams preach were just learning how to skate, getting things like battle level, but the men and one-on-one attention on the perimeter. women of our military have seen the The goal for USA Hockey rep Mike real thing upon deployment. Vaccaro is to make sure each veteran It’s those similarities that make has a positive experience. He calls it hockey—and other team sports—such ice therapy, a chance for veterans to a natural fit for veterans upon returnbe in a fun environment and take their ing home. Of course, some of our minds off the experiences or hardships nation’s vets haven’t had the opportu- they’ve been through or are currently nity to play the game, so the New York undergoing. Islanders and USA Hockey wanted to “We have a lot of people who have change that by hosting a Try Hockey what they call invisible wounds,” For Free event for vets. Vaccaro said. “They’ve had surgeries, “The program is to get veterans they’ve had traumatic brain injuries, out on the ice to really get them more involved and back into the community because transitions from military life to civilian life can be difficult,” Rob Schembri, a former sergeant in the Marine Corps, said. “Camaraderie is one of the most difficult things for them to find again, so that’s what I’m trying to bring together here. We’re trying to get all the veterans together and that way they are with the same type of people they are, been through some of the same situations and just being together as a veteran again.” Twenty-five former servicemen and women descended upon Northwell Health Ice Center for a free one hour specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

PTSD, they’re going through a lot of issues. We like to call hockey ice therapy; it’s a way they can get together with people in the military and they’re bonding together just like their unit. When they’re on the ice, they forget about everything, you’re in a whole new environment and you’re helping each other, so it’s veterans helping other veterans as they get on the ice. If it’s once or twice a week, or once every other week, it’s something to look forward to, keep them motivated, keep them moving, to forget about some of the bad times they had and just to get them through another day.” For the veterans that fall in love—or back in love—with the game, the goal is to start a warrior hockey team, made up of disabled vets who go out and compete against other military teams. The team is being spearheaded by

The new Warriors practiced taking shots on the net.

Schembri, as well as USA Hockey and the Isles, and once formed, will eventually compete in national tournaments like the Warrior Classic and regional meetups. There are currently 36 such teams, including squads in New Jersey and Philadelphia, but this will be the first of its kind in New York. “There are programs all over the place,” Vaccaro said. “It’s like NHL rivalries and now that the Islanders are getting this program started, I’m sure there’s going to be another team that’s going to want to start up close by. The support from the Islanders is what’s really important. I don’t think they realize what they do helps these veterans out.” Schembri appreciates it too. Veterans were greeted by a table full of gear on Monday, helmets and skates from the Islanders, plus large donations from Bauer and regular people looking to help out. Add in the event and warrior team sponsorship and it feels like a tangible way to show thanks for their service. “It means a lot,” Schembri said. “It goes to show we haven’t forgotten our veterans. They see something that everybody believes in, and know they wouldn’t have their freedoms without the veterans, and they all pull together and this is the result. We have a lot of equipment, we’re going to have a lot of vets on the ice today and just hopefully we’ll have a good time.” —Cory Wright is a writer for the National Hockey League

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COVID-19 And Vaccines BY DAVID BERNSTEIN, MD

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accination against disease is one of the major advances in medicine and has helped prevent disease in countless individuals. Despite the importance of vaccination, many people in our country do not get the routine vaccinations which are available. This action places them at risk of getting sick but also places those around them at risk of becoming ill. Which vaccines am I talking about? These vaccines include but are not limited to the influenza vaccine, the Pneumovax or pneumonia vaccine and the hepatitis A and B vaccines. Vaccination receives daily coverage in the news as the United Kingdom has approved one vaccine and it appears likely that the FDA will approve two vaccines for COVID-19 in the coming weeks. These vaccines, once distributed and given to tens of millions of people, will hopefully lead us on a road out of the pandemic and back to some sense of normalcy. So why don’t many Americans get vaccines? The answer is complex, but usually comes down to several

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simple issues. Some of the issues are the lack of awareness of need, lack of awareness of availability, lack of awareness regarding safety, and lack of the insurance company to pay for preventive medicine. It is important to recognize that FDA approved vaccines have been thoroughly evaluated tested for safety and efficacy prior to being released to the general public. The COVID-19 vaccines are no exception. Although they were developed in record time by the pharmaceutical industry with financial support from the federal government, these vaccines are undergoing the same scrutiny as any other novel vaccine. When they are approved, it will become essential for all people who have not been

previously exposed to COVID to get vaccinated. So, what do we know about these vaccines? The two vaccines which are on the verge of being approved are the messenger RNA vaccines, one produced by BioNTech in cooperation with Pfizer and the other produced by Moderna. The reported efficacy as defined by the development of COVID antibodies to about 95 percent for both vaccines. Both vaccines will require two injections, three weeks between doses for the Pfizer vaccine and four weeks between doses for the Moderna vaccine. The vaccine will produce no immunity unless both doses are taken. The Center for Disease Control has recommended that the first group of people to receive the vaccine are front line health care workers and elderly people living in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities. There are still many important questions regarding these vaccines. Although the efficacy has been reported to be about 95 percent, we do not know how long this immunity will last. Will it be three months, six

months, a year or perhaps longer? Another important unknown is will there be periodic boosters needed or will this be like the flu vaccine, which requires yearly inoculations. And it is only after millions of people have received the vaccine that we will know the true efficacy and how well it works in different subgroups of patients such as the immunocompromised, those with multiple comorbidities and those in chronic care facilities. Perhaps equally important is “What is the plan to distribute the vaccine to 330 million Americans in the upcoming months?” We have yet to hear from the federal government regarding a real plan to get this done. Vaccines will not work if our population cannot readily have access. Some surveys suggest that only 25 percent of some groups will agree to take the vaccine. This potential low vaccination rate will not help us overcome COVID-19. Hopefully, the high efficacy of these vaccines and ongoing pandemic will lead to a greater vaccine acceptance and then allow us all to return to the normal way of life that we all remember.

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mbulnz, an industry-leading provider of TeleHealth+ services and on-demand medical transportation, and Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc. (LISH), has announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide at home medical care and non-emergency transportation to LISH’s patients. Together, the two companies will offer an elevated level of service that supports more than 7,000 individuals on Long Island. “Long Island Select Healthcare is very excited that we have created a partnership with an organization that understands the value of patient access and engagement. Together we believe we can build a platform that finally puts the patient at the center of care and delivery,” said Dr. James Powell, CEO of LISH. “Together, we are creating programs that will provide value-based propositions for all our patients and our mutual partners.”

Through this new partnership, Ambulnz is providing LISH patients with a range of TeleHealth+ services including remote patient monitoring, in-home COVID-19 antibody tests and flu shots. When transportation is required, LISH uses Ambulnz’s AI-powered proprietary technology to schedule rides with its fleet of ambulance, ambulette and medical

in-home treatment and medical transportation needs,” said Anthony Capone, president of Ambulnz. “Together with LISH, we are able to provide the residents of New York with the level of medical care and transportation they deserve.” Ambulnz is utilizing its skilled field staff powered by advanced technology to help improve patient outcomes with unparalleled customer service, transparency and industry-leading on time compliance. “In collaboration with Ambulnz’s team of highly trained paramedic’s along with utilizing state of the art technology—LISH will ensure continued quality care to our existing sedan vehicles. Ambulnz’s proprietary patients, community patients and technology provides a ShareLinkTM agency partners on site and in the that enables passengers and their comforts of home,” said Josephine families to track vehicles in real-time, Pizzurro-Coccaro, director of virtual providing true transparency and care. alleviating stress. Ambulnz is currently operating “Ambulnz is excited to expand our in New York, California, New Jersey, company footprint and partner with Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Long Island Select Healthcare to help Texas and Colorado, as well as the assist those on Long Island with their United Kingdom.

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Northwell Direct is partnering with Conversa Health to offer the COVID-19 HealthCheck. The screening tool is easy to use, efficient and confidential. It allows retailers, schools, hotels, sporting and entertainment venues and other employers to create and maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, students and visitors. This is the first introduction of the COVID-19 HealthCheck to the tristate region. In use more than 125,000 times every workday, HealthCheck has proven to help businesses, universities, health systems and other venues across the country. Employees use the HealthCheck from home before each workday, clicking on a secure link on their phone, tablet or computer to engage in a simple, conversational automated chat that checks for possible exposure to the new coronavirus and potential symptoms of infection. The chat takes about a minute and a half, and after completion, employees who are cleared for the day

receive a digital “badge” that they can display for entry to the workplace. If they are not cleared, they are instructed to stay home and are given guidance on the appropriate steps to take for testing and care. Employers who roll out the tool are notified of the aggregated and de-identified results of their workforce’s daily screens, providing information that can help them manage their business, adjust staffing and make decisions about reopening or temporarily closing worksites. The tool is continually updated to reflect the latest coronavirus guidelines from the CDC and other scientific organizations.

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‘State of Lung Cancer’ Report Finds New York Among Best States For Survival BY ANTON STAFF

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ung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and it’s estimated that 13,370 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with this disease in 2020 alone. The 2020 “State of Lung Cancer” report from the American Lung Association examines the toll of lung cancer throughout the nation and outlines steps every state can take to better protect its residents from lung cancer. The report finds New York is among the best states on five-year survival rate and early stage diagnosis, but it still has a ways to go to get high risk patients into screenings. This year’s report explores the lung cancer burden among racial and ethnic groups at the national and state levels. Nationally, the report finds that while more Americans are surviving the disease, people of color are facing poorer health outcomes than white residents. In New York indigenous populations are 32 percent less likely to receive surgery as a first course of treatment that white New Yorkers. Lung cancer is more likely to be

curable if the tumor can be removed. This year’s “State of Lung Cancer” highlights the positive trend of increased lung cancer survival, as the nationwide five-year lung cancer survival rate of 22.6 percent reflects a 13 percent improvement over the past five years. In New York the five-year survival rate is 25.7 percent and the early stage diagnosis rate is 26.1 percent, earning the state a top-five ranking in both categories.

“While we celebrate that more Americans are surviving lung cancer, too many people are being left behind, and the disease still remains the leading cause of cancer deaths,” said American Lung Association’s National Assistant Vice President for State Public Policy Michael Seilback. “Much more can and must be done in New York to prevent the disease and support those facing the disease. We also know we must pay greater attention to

our indigenous communities to ensure they have the resources and access to proper treatment.” Dr. Stephanie Smith-Marrone, medical director at Cancer Center, NewYorkPresbyterian Lawrence Hospital said, “There is a lot of promising information in this report for New York—but there are a few areas we can still improve. Most importantly, we must get more high-risk patients to screenings, and we can do more to ensure everyone with a diagnosis receives access to healthcare to discuss treatment options. No one should face lung cancer alone.” Part of the reason that lung cancer is so deadly is because most cases are diagnosed at a later stage, after the disease has spread. Lung cancer screening is the key to catching the cancer early when the disease is most curable, but only 22.9 percent of lung cancer cases nationally are diagnosed at an early stage. This screening test has been available since 2015, only 5.7 percent of those eligible in New York have been screened. Visit www.lung.org/solc to learn more.

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application is complete. We will begin open enrollment from Dec. through April 16, 2021. In order to complete your child’s registration in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, the following documents must be provided for each child: documentation of age, documentation of residence, health examination, dental health certificate optional. immunizations, IEP if student is in Special Ed. Program. More information, along with registration forms, may be found on the district website, www.obenschools. org. If you have any questions, call the registrar at 516-624-6555.

Five students from Hicksville High School have been selected for the 2020 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit and Competition hosted by The Art Guild. Congratulations to Stephanie Lopez, Isabella Weber, Kelly Ryan, Cailin Hoang and Aleena Abraham. Students submitted original artwork Cailin Hoang’s “Peace of Mind” from the past two years to The Art (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Guild to be considered for the comSchool District) petition and exhibition. This year, 65 Nassau County high school students Sunday, Nov. 1. Students who come were chosen. The online reception in first, second or third received a and awards ceremony took place on cash prize.

First-grade students in Alexandria Olsen’s ENL class at Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District recently created passports to celebrate a “Holidays Around the World” unit. The lesson was designed with each students’ culture and family background in mind. Their first “trip” was to India, where the class learned about Diwali. “The students are loving the fact that they are learning about Central Boulevard Elementary School first-grader their friends’ Hannah Park created a passport during a “Holidays cultures,” Olsen Around the World” unit (Photo courtesy of the Bethpage School District) said.

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Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer (R–Westbury), second from right, with, from left, Clinical Coordinator Suzy Moeller, Senior Vice President Connie Cerrato and Program Director Patricia Daniels. (Courtesy Maryola Dannebaum | Nassau County Press)

Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer (R–Westbury) recently donated about 2,000 face masks and 150 bottles of hand sanitizer to the Westbrook Preparatory School in Westbury. It is the first residential New York State Regents junior/senior high school for students with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism and related conditions. “It’s always a pleasure to visit the dedicated staff and students there so today I was especially happy to provide them with a donation of masks and hand sanitizer to help keep everyone safe and healthy during this pandemic,” said Schaefer, who attended the adjacent St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School, which rents the building to Westbrook. “I did a donation drive months ago, and got 35-40,000 masks donated by private donors. The hand sanitizers were donated by the state. I have many more if [Westbrook] needs them, and I will reach out.”

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discuss his conduct and the male displayed a knife. The subject fled the store westbound toward East Gate Third Squad detectives report the Boulevard with the merchandise. arrest of a New Cassel man for public No injuries were reported. lewdness that occurred on Nov. 27 at The subject is described as a male 1:30 p.m. in New Cassel. black, 6’-2” tall, medium build and According to detectives, 29-year-old approximately 30-40 years of age. He Nestor Osorio Gonzalez drove up to a was wearing a black jacket, pants, 64-year-old female on Prospect Avenue baseball hat and white sneakers. near New York Avenue who was sitting Detectives request anyone with at the bus stop. Gonzalez summoned information regarding the above inciher over to his vehicle and asked if she dent to contact Nassau County Crime needed a ride while exposing himself Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All callers to the victim who then walked away will remain anonymous. and contacted police. Zhiaqiang Wang A subsequent investigation by detec(Photo courtesy of NCPD) Child Endangerment tives led them to the identity and location Arrest In Westbury Gonzalez who was placed under arrest Man Arrested For Forcible of The Third Squad reports the arrest at his home without incident. Touching In East Meadow of a Commack man for endangering Gonzalez is charged with public The Third Squad reports the arrest of lewdness and was arraigned in the welfare of a disabled person that a Flushing man on Nov. 22 at 7:05 p.m. Mineola on Nov. 29. occurred on Nov. 24 at 10:30 p.m. in East Meadow. According to detectives on Nov. According to police, 43-year-old 24, at 7:45 a.m., a 49-year-old male Robbery In defendant Zhiaqiang Wang, while residing at his residence in Westbury East Garden City employed at the Foot Heaven Spa went upstairs to check on his 6-yearThird Squad detectives are investilocated at 2207 Hempstead Tpke. did gating a robbery that occurred on Nov. old learning disabled son and his inappropriately touch a 26-year-old caretaker, 60-year-old defendant 30 at 5:38 p.m. in East Garden City. female victim during a massage. The According to detectives, an unknown Thomas Tana. When the father victim contacted the police and the de- male entered Nordstrom Rack located opened his son’s bedroom door, he fendant was arrested without incident. at 1040 Old Country Rd. The subject found Tana inappropriately touching Wang is charged with forcible touching began to load assorted perfume himself in front of his undressed and sexual abuse. He was arraigned in fragrances into his personal bag. Store son. The father yelled at Tana and he Mineola. security approached the subject to left the residence on foot before the

Defendant Thomas Tana (Photo courtesy of NCPD)

police arrived. The victim suffered no injuries, but was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. A police investigation was conducted, which led to locating Tana at his residence, where he was placed under arrest without further incident. Detective request anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a similar crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous. Tana is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Sept. 25, 1987 is a momentous date in Ricky Byrd’s history. It marks the first day of his drug and alcohol recovery journey—a daily task he grapples with every time he wakes up. While it would have been easy for the former Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist to concern himself with his sobriety alone, he’s instead made it his mission to reach out and help those struggling to stay clean. The Bronx native’s drive to help fellow addicts led to his diving into a four-day-a-week, five-month training program to become a substance abuse counselor in training and certified recovery coach. Byrd also recorded two albums composed of songs that “...deal with addiction, recovery, hope and change for the better,” he said. The first outing came via 2017’s Clean Getaway followed up by the recently released Sobering Times. A true family affair, this project, like its predecessor, features photographic contributions by college student daughter Frankie. Byrd also made both albums 12 songs long (“the same number as a certain recovery program”) and made sure both releases follow a distinct theme.

Ricky Byrd at the Long Island City photo shoot for the cover of his new album Sobering Times

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Ricky Byrd’s quest to use rock and roll to help “Each one of these songs speaks to some aspect and angle of either addiction or recovery,” Byrd explained. “I try to have a solution at the end of each song and try to be positive. On this record compared, to the last one, I tried to widen the path of what the messages were. Part of it is business—I wanted to get some airplay too. I don’t mention drugs or alcohol at all. It’s about getting knocked down, getting back up and coming back stronger.” A rock and roll die-hard dating back to the first time he saw the Rolling Stones and Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show as a 12-year-old who decided that’s what he wanted to do with his life, Byrd describes his material as “...a product of what I listened to between the ages of 13 to 20 style-wise.” Sobering Times finds Byrd reteaming with

bass-playing co-producer Bob Stander and penning songs with a number of longstanding collaborators including Aerosmith songwriter Richie Supa and New York City singer-songwriter Willie Nile, both of whom Byrd has known for four decades. The guitar-driven delights include the glammy stomper “Together” (featuring Blackhearts drummer Thommy Price), the mando-guitar-soaked gratitude track “Hear My Song” and the Georgia Satellites-flavored shuffle “Tired.” One of the album’s many highlights is a rollicking cover of the Merle Haggard classic “The Bottle Let Me Down” featuring the kind of accompaniment that would put a smile on the face of late Chuck Berry pianist Johnnie Johnson. Equally resonant is the melancholy acoustic number “Pour Me,” a nod to a Harold

Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard. “‘Pour Me’ is my version of ‘One for My Baby (One More for the Road),’” Byrd explained. “People tell me, including Dion, that you can picture the guy sitting at the bar—glass in hand, getting his answers from the bottom of a bottle. I’m proud of the stuff man. I also think I’m getting better as I write each one of these songs. I’m getting more precise and to the point.” Byrd’s addictions began as a shy, self-described “left-of-center 13-year-old” smoking his first joint. Eighteen years later, he was experiencing a heady amount of fame and fortune as a member of Joan Jett’s Blackhearts. During this period in 1983, he collapsed a lung while smoking cocaine, which he later found out, left him an hour away from having a massive heart attack. It wouldn’t

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people in recovery be until Sept. 25, 1987 that Byrd hit rock bottom. “I was standing in front of the mirror, my nose was bleeding and my heart is beating out of my chest, he recalls, “I’m drunk off Jack Daniels and high from this, that and the other thing. And I was rifling through the medicine cabinet, as I would normally do, looking for cold pills to bring my heart rate down. I literally picked up the phone and called this person. She said there was a community support meeting at four o’clock the next day and she wanted to know if I could make it. I said yes. The preface to this was at the age of 30, I said I was going to stop. From 30 to 31 was the worst year of my life for that, because that was when

I finally took a hard look and saw that I couldn’t stop. I have my diary from that year and I would write that I wasn’t going to get high on that day and then I’d say I was starting that night. It went on all year until I surrendered and hit it. Luckily for me, it’s been continuous for 33-plus years.” A solo artist since striking out on his own in 1991, Byrd’s recovery troubadour journey began when he was asked to play fundraising events at a number of rehabilitation centers. It wasn’t until 2012 when he played at Boston’s Right Turn, a treatment center founded by Del Fuegos drummer Woody Giessmann, that the future

message in my brain about combining two things— helping people and playing some rock and drug and alcohol roll at the same time.” counselor got the idea to fuse Ideas became action rock and roll with helping and with 200 hours as a addicts. counselor in training under “Every time I’d do one of his belt, the guitar-playing these events, I’d be lingering recovery coach envisions around backstage or off to a tour bus that says, “Have the side after the show and Recovery, Will Travel” and people would come over traversing the country via and say they grew up on my events that spread the word music, thought it was cool on awareness, prevention that I was doing this and they and education. For Byrd, were in,” Byrd explained. “It public awareness and kept happening and people prevention are the first steps wanted to know where in fighting this addiction they could get these songs pandemic. Equally key because they felt like I was components are improving singing their story. Before access and options for long, I started to get this treating substance disorders.

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But he acknowledges, it’s an uphill battle given the shame addiction has attached to it. “Supporting recovery while reducing the stigma is a huge problem,” he said. “If you do a fundraiser for cancer or diabetes, people come running. But when you start talking about addiction, a big portion of society thinks it’s a choice and you’ve done it to yourself. It’s our job to get out there and try to reduce the stigma. People like me are boots on the ground trying to talk to one person with substance disorder at a time. We’re trying to change minds and save lives. That’s what I do.” Visit www.rickybyrd. com to purchase a copy of Sobering Times.

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On November 21, 2020 of Elmore Vermont at the age of 85 passed away, long time former resident of Port Washington for 30 yrs. Anita was the former wife of the late Charles Lowe. Beloved mother of Theresa Syers (Timothy), Charles (Stacey), Martin and Timothy (Kelly). Cherished Oma of T.J and William Lowe of whom were her pride and joy. Dear sister of Theresa Carney. Anita married the late James Morris in 1983 and retired to her family’s home in Elmore VT, a special spectacular place where she enjoyed numerous years vacationing while raising her children.

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riding at 83 yrs. of age with her grandchildren and skied with them at 75 yrs. Nothing could slow her down, she was an active member of the Elmore Church and a volunteer at numerous charitable foundations. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, Anita returned to Port Washington, determined to fight this battle, one of which she did with great dignity and courage. She was a fighter to the end, never one to complain, she treasured this time she had with her children and T.J and William. Her final wish was to spend one last summer in her beloved Vermont, she enjoyed every day there to the fullest. The family would like to express their gratitude to Diana McSweeny and family for their unconditional support, friendship and love to all of us. A memorial will be held in Elmore VT at a future date.

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FARMINGDALE Sue Desrochers of Farmingdale died on Nov. 8. Devoted wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Michael (Cathy), Chris (Christina), John (Patti) and the late Julie. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Michael, Daniel, Christopher, Christian, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Allison, Angel and Joey. Loving great-grandmother of Tony. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

GLEN COVE Antonio Espositio of Glen Cove, died on Nov. 10, at age 67. Former husband of Caroline “Gina.” Loving father of Nancy Ricciardi (Vito) and Nick. Dear brother of Richie (Raffaela). Proud grandfather of Joseph, Carolina, Antonio, Vito and Antonio. Special uncle of Nancy, Mena and Nicky. Antonio enjoyed singing Italian songs, playing soccer, gardening and most importantly loved his family. Visiting was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

On Nov. 18, Joseph Michael Sheehan passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on Jan. 17, 1930 in Bronx, to Michael and Delia Sheehan. Devoted husband of 57 years to Bernadette. Loving brother of Mary, Anne, Patricia and father of Kevin (Claudia), Karen (Michael) Gallagher, John (Claire) and Kristen (Ben) Levine. Proud grandfather of Charlotte, Quinn, Georgia, Craig, Ryan, Caitlin, Owen, Ella, Reilly, Padraic, Virginia, Declan and Cormac. Consummate salesman with a career spanning more than seven decades. Dedicated parishioner of St. Boniface Martyr Church for more than 50 years. Enjoyed reading, music, theatre and travel but spending time with his family brought him the most pleasure. The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to St. Vincent De Paul St. Boniface, www.svdpli.org. Deborah F. Wertheim of Glen Cove, died on Nov. 7, at age 72. Beloved wife of the late Craig Alan. Loving mother of the late David Samuel. Dear sister-in-law of Sheila Holly Dotan (Itzhka), Brian Wayne (Alice) and Martin Lee. Special aunt of Anat, Tal, Paula, Adi, Evan, Roey, Robin and Erica. Also survived

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and his wife Phyllis Mulligan of Allen, Texas, George and his wife JoAnne Mulligan of Port Washington and his sister, Maryl and her husband Skip Richey of Lakeland, Florida. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was affectionately referred to as the “fun” uncle. His celebration of life took place in Delavan on Oct. 17 where many stories and fond memories were shared. Condolences to the family can be made by visiting www. delavanfuneralhome.com/obits/ john-e-mulligan. Ronald R. Scobbo MD, FACP died on Nov. 14, at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, W.V. Ron was born May 25, 1943 in Rockville Centre, to Nicholas and Anne Scobbo. He grew up in Port Washington, graduated from St. Peter of Alcantara School in 1956, from St. Mary’ H.S. in 1960 and Fairfield University, Connecticut in 1964. He then attended the Faculty of Medicine Surgery University of Bologna, in Bologna, Italy before transferring and graduating from West Virginia School of Medicine, Morgantown, W.V. While at W.V.U. he was a member of Alpha Omega

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Heather-Jo Taferner Heather-Jo Taferner, a frequent visitor to the Greenfield and Northfield areas, passed away on November 27, 2010 at the age of 60.

She was born in Denville, NJ, the third child of Richard and Mary Taferner. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Port Washington, NY where Heather was raised along with her two siblings, Christine and Grace. After graduating from Paul D. Schreiber High School, she moved with her parents to Northfield, MA where her father, Richard, was the Chief of Police. She attended Greenfield Community College, earning an Associate’s degree before continuing her education at Mount Holyoke College and graduating in1985 with BA in English Literature. In 1986 she moved to NJ where she worked in publishing and then in banking. She met her husband, Stephen Lopez while staying in the Great Barrington Region. Later the couple settled In Pennsylvania where they resided until Heather’s death. Heather was an accomplished artist working in paint as well as chalk. She did portraits of her nieces and nephews

which became treasured family gifts. She loved to bake homemade bread on a winter afternoon and share a cup of tea with her sister. And her chocolate chip cookies were gobbled up by eager little hands. She shared her mother’s interest in genealogy and was the family record keeper, taking her mother’s lineage and extending them further using the internet. Many truths about the family’s Irish ancestry were uncovered through her persistence. Heather was also a woman of unwavering faith, a faith which consistently comforted her through her life. She had a deep sense of justice and integrity as well as a powerful and unshakable sense of right and wrong. These virtues were readily apparent to those who knew her and will be sorely missed. She and Stephen loved each other deeply and led a quiet life in Elizabethtown, PA until Heather’s untimely death after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Lopez, her sister Christine and husband Rodd, her sister Grace and husband Don, her five nieces and nephews, Meredith, Kelly, Michael, Kurt and Brandon as well as her five grandnieces and nephews, Josie, Camilla, Michael, Maxine and Patrick. She is also survived by her namesake, Heather Purcell, Richard’s sister who loved her dearly.

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Richard Taferner, a longtime resident of Northfield and its former Police Chief, passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 90. Born in Pelham Manor, NY, Richard was the son of Joseph Andrew and Glorianna Grace Taferner. Richard was the third of their four children: Joseph, Laurel, Richard and Heather. He attended The Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington City, VA. After graduation he was deployed to Korea where he commanded an outpost overlooking the DMZ. His military service continued after his return from Korea as a pilot in the US Army. Shortly after returning from Korea, Richard married Mary Blake Carroll, a lifelong resident of Greenfield. The two were married at Holy Trinity Church. Richard and Mary were blessed with three little girls, Christine, Grace Ann, and Heather-Jo who they raised in Port Washington, NY. Their 63 year marriage and commitment to each other created a loving, secure family life that their children treasured and set a powerful example for future generations. Richard remained an active reservist in the US army for 18 years as he pursued a civilian career. Intelligent and organized, Richard worked in sales until he decided to follow his heart and joined the New York City Police Department. A rookie in his thirties, he started as a patrolman and then was tagged to educate recruits at the police academy. During the NYC blackout of 1967, Richard was on his way home from work when the lights went out in New York. He turned his car around and went back to the City where he spent the night helping those trapped in the subways make their way to the surface. After passing the sergeants exam, he served out the rest of his 20 year career in the Internal Affairs department of the NYPD.

Richard retired to Northfield, MA, where he accepted a new challenge as Chief of Police, a post he held for ten years. He enjoyed his work immensely. Order, safety and the duty to enforce the laws of the commonwealth with equity were his priorities. Richard was often the first on scene for medical calls and working with the Northfield Volunteer First Aid Squad was a source of great satisfaction to the man who had always loved medicine and helping others. During his career in Northfield he was a mentor to many young officers who served under him. He taught them the things he had always put into practice in his own career, critical thinking and restraint, integrity and honesty, patience and kindness. Many of those officers are still serving their communities and Richard’s legacy will live on in them. Richard was a larger than life figure to so many. Tall in stature, broad shouldered, he had a commanding presence. While he was a man of few words, his presence and personal integrity spoke for him. He was a man committed to helping others in distress and making a difference in his community. He will be missed most especially by his family: his daughter Christine and husband Rodd, his daughter Grace and husband Don, his five grandchildren, Meredith, Kelly, Michael, Kurt and Brandon as well as his five great grandchildren, Josie, Camilla, Michael, Maxine and Patrick. He is also survived by two people who loved him dearly, his sister Heather and longtime caretaker Marie. Richard is now reunited with his beloved Mary who passed away in 2018 and his youngest daughter Heather who passed away on November 27, 2020 two days after Richard’s passing. Richard and Mary created a remarkable family who will remember them always with abounding love and gratitude. A private family service at Calvary Cemetery is planned for the spring of 2021.

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED that a public hearing will be held electronically via Zoom on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., by the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 to consider the application of Carl Drive LLC for a proposed two lot subdivision in a Residence B Zoning District, located at 368 Melville Road, also known as Section 49, Block 59, Lots 22, 48, and 49. Pursuant to Village Code Article XXXI §600-239, Planning Board approval required for subdivisions. The link to the Zoom meeting with be posted on the Farmingdale Village website, www. farmingdalevillage.com. All parties in interest and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD BRIAN HARTY, ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER DATED: December 1, 2020 12-9-2020-1T#220006-FARM

GARDEN CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of RDO & CO Funding Group LLC. Arts of org filed with secy of state (SSNY) on October 13, 2020. Office location: 23 Doris Ave., Franklyn Square NY 10010 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of the process against LLC. 23 Doris Ave., Franklyn Square NY 10010. Purpose: any lawful act. 12-30-23-16-9-2; 11-25-20206T-#219796-CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of O3 Ventures LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/21/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 480 Kirkby Rd. Elmont, NY 11003. Purpose: any lawful act. 12-30-23-16-9-2; 11-25-20206T-#219808-CITY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City Union Free School District, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY until 10:30 am Monday, December 21, 2020 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud. 12-9-2020-1T- PRIVATE TRANSPORTA#219962-FARM TION CONTRACT 2020-

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of BLACKBOARD BUSINESS HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 15 Cuttermill Road #621, Great Neck NY 11021. Purpose: any unlawful act. 12-30-23-16-9-2; 11-25-2020LEGAL NOTICE 6T-#219831-GN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Village of Great LEGAL NOTICE Neck Plaza will hold a pubINCORPORATED lic hearing on WednesVILLAGE OF day, December 16, 2020 at SADDLE ROCK 7 P.M., at the Village Hall, GENERAL VILLAGE Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, ELECTION NY to consider a local law to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE amend Chapter 89 Article II that the General Election of and Chapter 185-25 (B) of the the Incorporated Village of Village Code regarding buildSaddle Rock will be held on ing and construction permit Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 fees and penalties. TAKE FURTER NOTICE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER that the Offices to be filled at NOTICE that all people intersaid Elections are: ested in the above matter will OFFICE TERM be given an opportunity to be Mayor 4 Years heard at said public hearing. Trustee 4 Years BY ORDER OF THE Trustee 4 Years BOARD OF TRUSTEES Judge 5 Years VILLAGE OF BY ORDER OF THE GREAT NECK PLAZA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ted M. Rosen, Mayor Carmela Speciale Patricia O’Byrne, Village Clerk/Treasurer Clerk-Treasurer Dated: November 9, 2020 12-9-2020-1T-#219988-GN 12-9-2020-1T-#219986-GN LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of C’ELPLEASE TAKE NOTICE, LENCE LLC. Arts of Org that the Board of Trustees of filed with Secretary of State the Village of Saddle Rock of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/20. will hold a public hearing on Office location: Nassau CounJanuary 6, 2021, at the Vil- ty. SSYN designated as agent lage of Saddle Rock Village upon whom process may be Hall, 18 Masefield Way, served and shall mail copy of Great Neck, New York, to process against LLC to: 12 consider the adoption of the Kings Place, Great Neck, NY proposed budget for the Vil- 11024. Purpose: any lawful lage for the fiscal year ending act. February 28, 2021. All inter1-13-6-2021; 12-30-23-16-9ested parties will be given an 2020-6T-#220058-GN opportunity to be heard at said meeting. LEGAL NOTICE Dated: November 9, 2020 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BY ORDER OF THE GREAT NECK UNION BOARD OF TRUSTEES FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dan Levy, Mayor 345 Lakeville Road Carmela Speciale, Great Neck, NY 11020 Village Clerk-Treasurer The Board of Education of 12-9-2020-1T-#219987-GN the Great Neck Union Free School District, County of LEGAL NOTICE Nassau, Great Neck, New INCORPORATED VILLAGE York and the districts listed OF LAKE SUCCESS below, in accordance with PUBLIC NOTICE Section 103 of Article 5-A of NOTICE IS HEREBY the General Municipal Law, GIVEN THAT sealed bids hereby invite the submission

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Edward Butt to operate a Rapid Covid 19 Testing Facility at 23 North Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 12-9-2020-1T-#220092-GN

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 38 By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Levittown Fire District Thomas Brennan Fire District Secretary 12-9-2020-1T-#219982-LEV LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 13th day of November 2020 bearing the index number 20/000605, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Peter Luzian Sun. My present address is 47 Eve LN. Levittown, NY 11756. The date of my birth is July 03, 2020; the place of birth is Nassau County (Manhasset) NY; the present name is Luzian Peter Sun. 12-9-2020-1T-#219989-LEV

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE This is a notice of formation of Personaide Companion Care Services LLC. The Article of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/20. The office is located at 811 Center Dr. North Baldwin, NY 11510, Nassau County. The SSNY is designated as the agent upon which process may be served and shall mail copy of the process against the LLC to 811 Center Dr. North Baldwin NY 11510. The LLC is formed for the purpose of companion care services. 12-9-2; 11-25-18-11-4-20206T-#219392-MASS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 17, 2020, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-449 MASSAPEQUA JAMES & JEAN DICK: Variance to allow existing widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Hamilton Ave., 240 ft. E/o Lee Pl, a/k/a 243 Hamilton Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-450 MASSAPEQUA TOM PASTORE: Variance to install in-ground swimming

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pool having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Cedar Dr., 280 ft. S/o Suffolk Rd., a/k/a 57 Cedar Drive, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-451 MASSAPEQUA MARY VIRGILIO: (A) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high chain link fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second floor addition having less average front yard setback and average side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. NE/ cor. Emily St. & Soloff Rd., a/k/a 11 Emily Street, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-452 MASSAPEQUA GERALDINE SNYDER: Variance to install in-ground swimming pool having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o E. Shore Dr., 37.17 ft. W/o Carman St., a/k/a 68 E. Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-453 NORTH MASSAPEQUA NICOLE HORNBERGER: Variance to erect and allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. of N. Suffolk Ave. & N. Summit Dr., a/k/a 156 N. Suffolk Avenue, North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-311 MASSAPEQUA JOAN SCHNEIDER: (A) Variance to allow existing carport converted to garage having less side yard and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing 9.9 ft. and 10 ft. shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Baltimore Ave., 400 ft. W/o Central Ave., a/k/a 85 Baltimore Avenue, Massapequa, NY DECEMBER 7, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-9-2020-1T#219964-MASS

Secretary of State of New York SSNY on October 26, 2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 11 Dianas Trail, Roslyn, NY 11576. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 12-30-23-16-9-2; 11-25-20206T-#219800-MA LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA Please Take Notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. by way of video-conference or tele-conference only as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/ j/99667836620?pwd=ZEo3MGVNRzhQRGdrSnhYWU9wQ1BVQT09 Meeting ID: 996 6783 6620 Passcode: 121337 One tap mobile: +16465588656,, 99667836620#,,,, 0#,,121337# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) For the following applications: BZA Application #20-238 Jeanne Marshall 322 Emory Road Mineola, New York 11501 Section 9, Block 53, Lots 5354 Application to construct a detached 2 car garage. At the scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon. Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Building Department and may be seen during office hours by all interested parties. All those wishing to be held will be given such opportunity. Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Incorporated Village of Mineola 12-9-2020-1T-#220000-MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE TKC CONSULTATION LLC LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 6/16/2020. Office in Nassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 42-40 Bell Boulevard Suite 605, Bayside, New York 11361 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12-9-2; 11-25-18-11-4-20206T-#219447-NHP

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Organizational Meeting of the Massapequa Fire District of the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, New York will be held on the 4th day of January 2021 at 7:00 PM at One Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa, New York. Dated: November 23, 2020 Joanne Riggio, Secretary Massapequa Fire District 12-9-2020-1TLEGAL NOTICE #219999-MASS REGAN BACCARI LLC LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 9/1/2020. Office in Nassau MINEOLA Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may LEGAL NOTICE be served. SSNY shall mail Notice of formation of Shop- copy of process to 91 Tulip Chance LLC. Articles of continued on page 40 Organization filed with the

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Number 612309/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501, grants me the right to assume the name of ELAINE VERONICA ARCHDEACON. The city and state of my present address is East Norwich, NY; the month and year of my birth is December 1942; the place of my birth is Glen Cove, NY; my present name is ELAINE FRANCESCHINI a.k.a. ELAINE LIZZA. 12-9-2020-1T-#220059-OB

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of RDO & CO Funding Group LLC. Arts of org filed with secy of state (SSNY) on October 13, 2020. Office location: 23 Doris Ave., Franklyn Square NY 10010 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of the process against LLC. PLAINVIEW/ 23 Doris Ave., Franklyn OLD BETHPAGE Square NY 10010. Purpose: any lawful act. 12-30-23-16-9-2; 11-25-2020LEGAL NOTICE 6T-#219797-NHP N o t i c e o f f o r m a t i o n o f BLIND MICE PRODUCLEGAL NOTICE TIONS LLC. Arts of Org Notice of formation of KOPPEL filed with Secy of State of NY CONSULTING LLC. Arts of (SSNY) on 9/29/20. Office loOrg filed with Sect of State cation: Nassau County. SSNY of NY (SSNY) on 11/24/20. designated as agent upon Office location: Nassau Coun- whom process may be served ty. SSNY designated as agent and shall mail copy of process upon whom process may be against LLC to: 45 Mallard served and shall mail copy of RD, Levittown, NY 11756. process against LLC to: 613 Purpose: any lawful act. June Pl Valley Stream, NY, 12-16-9-2; 11-25-18-11-202011581. Purpose: any lawful 6T-#219604-PLV/OB act. 1-6-2021; 12-30-23-16-9-22020-6T-#219938-NHP LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE CALENDAR NOTICE OF FORMATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC OF LIMITED LIABILIMEETING BY THE TY COMPANY. DP CONZONING BOARD STRUCTION OF NASSAU OF APPEALS LLC. Articles of Organization Pursuant to the provisions were filed with the Secretary of Chapter 246, Section 246of State of New York, (SSNY) 12 of the Code of the Town on 9/03/20. NY Office loca- of Oyster Bay, notice is tion: Nassau County. SSNY hereby given that the Zonhas been designated as agent ing Board of Appeals has of the LLC upon whom pro- scheduled a public meeting, cess against it may be served. which will take place in the SSNY shall mail a copy of the Town Hall Meeting Room, process to: 131 N 7th Street, Audrey Avenue, Oyster New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Bay, New York, on DEPurpose: To engage in any CEMBER 17, 2020, at 7:00 lawful act or activity. P.M., to consider the follow1-6-2021; 12-30-23-16-9-2- ing appeals: 2020-6T-#219937-NHP BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE APPEAL NO. 20-459 Notice is hereby given that OLD BETHPAGE an order granted by the Su- J A S W I N D E R S I N G H : preme Court, Nassau County, Variance to erect 6 ft. high on the 19th day of October, fence exceeding maximum 2020, bearing Index Number height across front yard than 605857/20, a copy of which permitted by Ordinance. may be examined at the office NW/ cor. of Robert St. & of the clerk, located at 240 Crescent Dr., a/k/a 15 Robert Old Country Road, Mineola, Street, Old Bethpage, NY N.Y. 11501, grants me the APPEAL NO. 20-460 right to assume the name of PLAINVIEW Josh Johnikutty Daniel. The 778 OCR REALTY CORP.: city and state of my present Variance to allow existing address are New Hyde Park, dwelling on subdivided lot NY; the month and year of having less rear yard setback my birth are June, 1995; the and lot area than permitted by place of my birth is Queens, Ordinance. NY; my present name is Josh S/s/o Evelyn Rd., 151.35 ft. Johnikutty. W/o Stauber Dr., a/k/a 6 Eve12-9-2020-1T-#220065-NHP lyn Road, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-461 PLAINVIEW OYSTER BAY 778 OCR REALTY CORP.: (A) Variance to allow existing building and air conditioning LEGAL NOTICE unit on subdivided lot havNotice is hereby given that ing less rear yard setback than an order granted by the Su- permitted by Ordinance. (B) preme Court, Nassau County, Variance to allow existing on the 24th day of Novem- building on subdivided lot ber, 2020, bearing Index having less lot area.

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N/s/o Old Country Rd., 142.82 ft. W/o Stauber Dr., a/k/a 778 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-462 PLAINVIEW ACDS, INC. c/o MICHAEL M. SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Variance for proposed lot having less frontage access and width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. LOT 1 N/s/o Fern Pl., E/o Orchard St., a/k/a 4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-463 PLAINVIEW ACDS, INC. c/o MICHAEL M. SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: (A) Variance to allow existing building on reduced lot exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing building and parking lot having less setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance for proposed lot having less frontage access and width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. LOT 2 N/s/o Fern Pl., E/o Orchard St., a/k/a 4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-464 PLAINVIEW ACDS, INC. c/o MICHAEL M. SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Variance for proposed lot having less frontage access and width of lot than permitted by Ordinance. LOT 3 N/s/o Fern Pl., E/o Orchard St., a/k/a 4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-475 PLAINVIEW BEECHWOOD PLAINVIEW GOLDEN AGE LLC: (A) Variance to erect buildings exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install air conditioning units having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install air conditioning units having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to install air conditioning units having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to erect main buildings having less distance between each building than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Variance to erect buildings having less distance between each building than permitted by Ordinance. (G) Variance to erect buildings having less distance between each building than permitted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. of Old Country Rd. & Round Swamp Rd., a/k/a Mountain Laurel Dr., Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-51 PLAINVIEW MINGQIAO WU: (A) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Universal Boulevard) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 4 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. radius of corner than permit-

LEGAL NOTICES ted by Ordinance. SW/ cor. of Island St. & Universal Blvd., a/k/a 21 Island Street, Plainview, NY DECEMBER 7, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-9-2020-1T#219965-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Roof Replacements at Plant No. 1 H2M Project No.: PLWD2005 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Plainview Water District (Owner) at the office of the Board, 10 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, New York 11803, until 10:00 a.m., Prevailing Time on Monday, December 21, 2020, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www. h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Interested parties are required to attend the pre-bid conference and site visit, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Plant No. 1 - 10 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made

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payable to the Plainview Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marc B. Laykind, Chairman Andrew N. Bader, Treasurer Amanda R. Field, Secretary PLAINVIEW WATER DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK DATED: DECEMBER 9, 2020 12-9-2020-1T#220036-PLV/OB

ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE TO HOLD ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Organization Meeting of the Glenwood Water District will be held on Wednesday January 6th, 2020 at the Glenwood Water District Office, 6 Third Street, Glenwood Landing, N.Y. at ten o’clock am. Kenneth S. Uihlein Commissioner, Secretary Dated: December 2, 2020 Glenwood Landing, N.Y. 12-9-2020-1T-#220005-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Subject to any Covid restrictions, the proposed budget for the year 2021 for the Roslyn Fire Companies will be presented at a public meeting on December 22, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse located at 270 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights, New York, 11577. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be observed. 12-9-2020-1T-#220017-ROS LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 the Historic District Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will consider the following new applications. Application No. 8039 MRL Realty Corp. Dr. Ruben Rafaelov 1500 Old Northern Boulevard Section 7, Block 106, Lot 331 Signs Application No. 7989 Farroukh Fafeez 17 Tatterson Avenue Section 6, Block 26, Lot

13, 17 First and second floor addition and A/C unit The meeting will be held as a ZOOM meeting. The information will be posted on the Village’s website roslynny. gov By Order of the Historic District Board Inc. Village of Roslyn Dated: December 4, 2020 12-9-2020-1T-#220077-ROS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING BOARD of the INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS has scheduled a meeting and public hearing via videoconference pursuant to Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 (as extended) for December 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM to consider the approval of a Findings on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and issue a Decision on the proposed subdivision application of Steven and Wendy Shenfeld for the property known as 2A Melby Lane, designated as Section 19, Block 27, Lot 46 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and within the R1 district of the Village. Due to the current health crisis the public meeting will not be held in person at Village Hall. Instead the public is welcome to observe online at www.zoom. us meeting ID number 858 2417 9196, password 997231, or by phone at (929)2056099. Additional dial in options are available on the Village’s website at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings. BY THE ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS Steven Kafka, Chairman Dated: December 9, 2020 12-9-2020-1T-#220074-ROS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the16th day of December, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/411015709 United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 411-015-709 This meeting will be held virtually, for the purpose of considering the following: Application of Mr. James Brewster, 8 Brookside Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 also known as Section 6, Block 57, Lot 72 for variance of §119-1(C) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to install a six (6) foot rear yard fence where the maximum permitted height is five (5) feet. Application of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Keller, 5 Walnut Lane, Manhasset, NY

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11030 also known as Section 3, Block 195, Lot 54 for variance of §240-8(I)(1)(a) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to legalize an existing pool patio and pool equipment where the side yard setback is 12.1 feet and 10.0 feet respectively and the minimum required side yard setback is 15 feet. Application of Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Vasilatos, 8 Old Pine Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 6602, Lot 401 for variance of §240-12(I)(1) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to install a patio in a prohibited side yard at a corner property. Application of Mr. Kevin Nasello, 102 Country Club Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 also known as Section 6, Block 5306, Lot 536 for variance of §§2409(C) and 201-3 of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to install a swimming pool in a rear yard where the proposed lot coverage is 5,596 s.f. or 32.48% and 3,446 s.f. or 20% is the maximum permitted; the proposed distance between the swimming pool and the main building is 8’2” and the minimum distance permitted is 10’. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: December 9, 2020 12-9-2020-1T-#220066-ROS

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for the County of Nassau, at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 9th day of November 2020. Index. No. 611180-2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE APPEARANCE (VIRTUAL) REQUIRED PRESENT: HON. Leonard Steinman J.S.C. .............................................x ln the Matter of the Application of JEANINE CELEC, for an Order and Judgment pursuant to BUSINESS CORPORAT10N LAW §§ 1104 and/ or 1104-a dissolving LINA JEAN REALTY, INC . Petitioner -againstLlNA JEAN REALTY, lNC. and JOSEPHINE MASTANOUNO, Respondents. .............................................x

Upon the annexed Petition of JEANINE CELEC (“Petitioner”) verified on October 13. 2020, together with the exhibits annexed thereto, let the Respondents, or their attorney(s), show cause before this Court, at an JAS part hereof, to be held at the Supreme Court Building, County of Nassau, Part 12, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, on the 18th day of December, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order sould not be made: (a) On the First Cause of Action, dissolving LINA JEAN REALTY, lNC. directing that all of the property of LINA JEAN REALTY, INC. be sold in a commercially resonable manner pursuant to the BCL, directing that the assets of LINA JEAN REALTY, INC. be distributed to its shareholders after payment of all of its just debts, in accordance with the BCL; (b) On the Second Cause of Action, pursuant to BCL §1113, the interim appointment of a receiver to manage the affairs of LINA JEAN REALTY, INC. SYOSSET/ pending its dissolution; and (c) Pursuant to BCL §1115, JERICHO an injunction preventing Respondents or any agent LEGAL NOTICE acting on their behalf from Notice of formation of Arcai. transacting any busidia X Productions LLC Artiness or exercising any cles of Organization filed with corporate powers and/ the Secretary of State of New or authority without the York SSNY on 8/20/2020. express written consent Office located in Nassau of petitioncr, the Court County. SSNY has been desor a reciever appoimed ignated for service of proby the Court; cess. SSNY shall mail copy ii. collecting or receivof any process served against ing any asset, debt, the LLC 31 Woodbury Way, or property of LINA Syosset, NY 11791 Purpose: JEAN REALTY, INC. any lawful purpose. and from paying out or 12-16-9-2; 11-25-18-11-2020otherwise transferring 6T-#219553-SYO/JER any asset or property of LINA JEAN REALTY, lNC. and/or emcumberLEGAL NOTICE ing the assets or properMOTION SEQUENCE # 1 ty of LlNA JEAN REORIGINAL RETURN DATE ALTY, lNC. without the 12/18/2020 cxpress written consent RELIEF OOTH of Petitioner, the Court At an JAS Part 12 of the or a receiver appointed Supreme Court of the State by the Court; and of New York, held in and iii. utilizing LINA

JEAN REALTY, INC.’s funds to pay counsel fees incurrced in the defense of this claim; and (d) For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and equitable under the Circumstances. NOW, SUFFICIENT CAUSE APPEARING THEREFOR lT IS HEREBY: ORDERED, that a copy of this Order shall be published in: The Syosset/Jericho Tribune, 132 East 2nd Street, Mineola, New York 11801, a newspaper in general circulation in the County of Nassau, once in each of the thrcc weeks immediately preceding the time appointed for the hearing thereon; and it is further ORDERED, that a copy of this Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition, and the papers upon which it is granted, with the Indcx Number and date of filing endorsed thereon, shall be served upon LINA JEAN REALTY, INC., JOSEPH1NE MASTANDUNO, and the New York State Tax Commission, and all others entitled to notice under the BCL, by personal service, on or the 23rd day of November, 2020, be deemed good and sufficient service. Proof of service shall be filed on NYSCEF prior to the return date. Appearances via teams (virtual) are mandatory on the return date. Dated: November 9, 2020 Mineola, New York Enter: _________________ HON. LEONARD B. STEINMAN, J.S.C. ENTERED Nov. 10, 2020 Nassau County County Clerk’s Office 12-9-2; 11-25-20203T-#219776-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 17, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-465 WESTBURY SU D H IR K U MA R : ( A ) Variance to construct front one story addition having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct front one story addition and side deck having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to

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projection and we’re synchronized to videos State University in textile chemistry. I lasted and slides. It really is a trip down Memory Lane.” maybe six semesters. I tried to switch The former Seabury Road resident has plenty so I had to drop a bunch of courses, majors, of warm memories about the village ranging including statistics and the professor wouldn’t let from the enormous influence his late trumpet me do it. On the advice of one of my dorm mates, teacher Mr. Wagner had over him when I signed he first his name to the drop/ad card, ” he explained. picked up the instrument at Stewart School (“He “I got caught and they said I had was fearless and so positive. Stewart School broken the honor code, which I had, and they kicked was a performing arts school for elementary me out indefinitely. It was supposed to be school kids.”) and working at the now-defunct for a semester. I was homeless. My dad threw me out Garden City Cheese Shop on Seventh Street of the house and I was living in a park, (“A lot of times after soccer practice, I would homeless, go John Tesh in North Carolina for three or four months, there and work and I had a little bit of acne. So pumping gas.” I smelled like cheese and Clearasil, which hen John Tesh hits the stage at the just Tesh picked himself up, and long before sort of added to my popularity”) to playing his Adelphi University Performing Arts in a 10-year stint anchoring Entertainment couple of rock bands on the local Long Tonight, Center on Friday, May 10, it will Island he went from reading the news for Rick live music scene (Daze of Knight; Best Dees at be very much a homecoming and a family of Both WKIX-AM in Raleigh, NC. to being an Worlds). For Tesh, there is no question anchor in affair. Born and raised in Garden City right of the Orlando and Nashville, before landing at WCBSup ever-lasting impact growing up in Garden through graduating from Garden City City TV in New York at the age of 22. High had on him, right through School in 1970, Tesh will be revisiting naming his label after Nowadays, the 33 hours a week he puts a place his home town. in that holds a very special place in his heart. with his family’s radio show is his primary “I use this as a very loose analogy. Imagine As for the latter, the multi-media show passion, alongside his love of performing he’s Superman on the planet Krypton and live. touring with, “Songs and Stories from all of a The ability to help people is what continues sudden he’s launched in that rocket to to the Grand Piano,” includes son Gib drive Tesh. Earth and for some reason, he can Gerard doing some of the heavy “Our battle cry is that if it doesn’t make you fly and has X-ray vision and lifting, including opening up better, healthier, happier or just more interestall these other powers,” he the show with a stand-up ing, we won’t put it on the show,” he said. “We’ve explained. ...when comedy set and accompaI left the Garden City “That’s how I felt had so many people suggest we should do when I left the Garden City nying his pop on ukulele. School system and went celebrity birthdays or talk about current events. School system and went to Nope. We’re It’s an extension of the to college, everything was going to move you forward in your college. Everything was just life from syndicated Intelligence for just so easy. And it was where you are right now. I just recently so easy. And it was because had a great Your Life radio show both because I think being in the offer to do a game show with a lot of I think men do, along with Tesh’s being in the Garden money. Garden City School system I just felt I wouldn’t be focused on what City School system was like the prize wife Connie Sellecca. For the is. ” was like being in a being in a performing arts delightfully self-deprecating school.” Tesh, the current stage show is a performing arts school. Currently working on a memchance to share both his roots and —John Tesh oir titled Relentless that’s due to hit the enormous familial connection that the street in February of next year, Tesh’s defines so much of his life. Christian faith is shaped by deep humility “[Attendees] will see themselves in this and relentless work ethic. Among the anecdotes a show. We just finished taping our seventh he PBS shares during his current tour and in the special about a week ago. The show is book called, are his surviving a 2015 metastatic prostate ‘Songs and Stories From the Grand Piano’ and cancer diagnosis. And how he being expelled it’s all about growing up in Garden City, having from college after forging a professor’s braces and being hideously skinny along name to a with drop-add card. being in the marching band. So there’s a lot of “When I was a junior, my dad was the that in there,” he explained. “There’s also vice John Tesh (center) jamming on Black a stopresident of Hanes Underwear. He decided ry about overcoming a deadly disease, I Sabbath’s “The Wizard” with Dweezil which needed a real job and didn’t let me go is near the end of the show. So there’s to music (far left) and Ahmet Zappa on a mid-’90s a lot of school. So he enrolled me at North Carolina episode of Late Night with Conan O’Brien John Tesh will be appearing on May 10 at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, One South Ave., Garden For more information, visit www.pac.ade City. lphi.edu or call 516-877-4000.

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If he wins, he’ll become the three-time defending world champion for the event, Brannigan’s greatest achievements, and qualify for the 2020 Paralympics in family member than a coach, by her or do well on a test, he far from overcoming obstacles or the process. If Tokyo goes well, he has of classwork own admission and the admission of athletic glory, are felt in the impact he could run a perimeter or two around a strong shot at making Paris in 2024. the rest of the clan. She now lives with has on people everywhere. the school under the supervision of a To succeed in those foreign envia the Brannigans full time in their East “We got mail from the mom of this teacher. That view of getting to run as home. ronments, Brannigan must adapt to Northport never kid David in Wisconsin,” Edie said. reward rather than a burden has countless unfamiliar stimuli. Routine “If an athlete in a wheelchair comes even as his former hobby “The kid’s obsessed with Mikey, so is a crutch for athletes and people with left him, to a facility, they build a ramp,” Edie they started letting him run when they turned into the dominant force of his ANTON autism alike, so Robinson had him Brannigan, Mikey’s mother, said. go on walks. Then, she went to the every waking moment. running backwards in the outermost “Sonja is Mikey’s ramp, but they won’t Brannigan ” freedom, is “Running town and started a handicap running lane on that track in Elwood to break provide for Sonja. They won’t even club. She did all this work, but it’s a said. “It helps you release stress and any lingering reliance on familiarity. let her down on the track when he’s direct result of Mikey.” makes you feel better. You feel good “This wasn’t a hard workout, but competing.” about yourself and you believe in it was a hard workout mentally,” great sport, it’s a a is Running get yourself. really can Robinson said. “You passion I love. I don’t let the stress get at the clock, so looking on 17dependent - 23, 2019 and staying in my head.” really feeling that rhythm to eligibility denied was Brannigan relaxed is hard to do.” compete in the NCAA for failing The humble high school BY MIKE ADAMS to meet their academic Madams@antonmediagroup.com setting was a far cry from requirements. But he the Olympian venue clawed his way to a Great Neck South High School in Rio de Janeiro, spot on Team USA. soccer star Kristina Garcia is one Brazil, where Despite everything, of Long Island’s top girls varsity Brannigan sehe just kept soccer players. Let’s take a closer cured the gold in winning. look at one of Great Neck’s top the 1,500-meter Mikey is athletes. race three years Mikey something of a Garcia has soccer in her ago. Brannigan test case for his blood. Her family hails from El Brannigan, T20 counterparts Salvador, and her father Guillermo long established the world, the around was a defender on the country’s as a titan in the T20 world-class truly first team for years. national for Paralympic field athlete to succeed with an Garcia is a stalwart for Great athletes with intellectual status intellectual disability. That Neck South, scoring 17 goals disabilities, claimed the gold comes with its fair share of difficulties while playing as an attacking medal with a final time of 3:51.73, 5 and rough patches, most of which are last season. midfielder seconds ahead of second place. He left to be borne by Robinson and the waited for his soundly-beaten comOutside of school, Garcia’s rest of the Brannigan family. petitors to finish, and made a point of abilities have netted her invitaMany of those rough patches are shaking each of their hands. tions to ply her skills at elite soccer financial in nature. Without somebody Great Neck South’s Kristina Garcia Brannigan is a sportsman at heart can’t he academies across the country and around to guide Brannigan, is one of the best soccer players on because his early life made him so in France, home to the defending go out on his own for competitions Long Island. intimately familiar with the sensation World Cup champions. or training. The U.S. Olympic and of being an outcast. 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n Tuesday, Dec. 1, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran joined with the Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center and Nassau County Fire Officials to conduct a live residential demonstration of a fire of a Christmas tree and share holiday fire safety tips. The demonstration was meant to emphasize the importance of staying vigilant in hydrating all-natural Christmas trees, and to show how quickly a home can go from a ‘winter wonderland’ to devastating house fire in minutes. The controlled burn took place at the Nassau County V.E.E.B. Fire Service Academy. ”We all know this has been a year like no other, which is why many of our residents are already decking the halls to make the holiday season as memorable as possible by installing extravagant decorations and more are choosing live trees over artificial trees than normal. We want the season to spark joy not fire, and that is why we are encouraging all residents to follow simple fire safety tips,” Curran said. County Executive Curran and firefighters shared tips on how to safely make your holidays ‘merry and bright’ by properly using seasonal and holiday candles, menorah candles, decorative lighting and electrical cords. County Executive Curran reminds residents of the following holiday fire safety tips: • Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. • Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn. • Never leave a lit candle, menorah or kinara unattended. • Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect. • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged. • Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its branches. The tree shouldn’t be shedding its needles readily. • Always place your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights, and keep the tree base filled with

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reminded residents about the dangers of Christmas trees being in homes. (Contributed photos)

water to avoid a dry out. • Make sure all your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights have been tested in a lab by the UL or ETL/ITSNA for safety and throw out any damaged lights.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re feeling ready to learn a new process, and your feelings are right. Save yourself the time and trouble by finding a teacher. It won’t be free, but it will be worth the money. If the cash price is too steep, don’t be afraid to speak of alternative forms of exchange, since you have value to offer beyond financial. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People are comfortable with varying levels and kinds of attention. There are those who prefer to be worshipped and those who appreciate the occasional check-in, and everything in between. A success key of the week: Before you give or ask for attention, figure out what is needed and wanted. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve known the strange sensation of looking into a mirror and being intrigued or caught off-guard by the foreigner staring back. Dealings in the realm of physicality and identity will contribute to your confidence. Self-acceptance is the elevator that makes it easier to relate to others on the upper levels. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Routines fortify you -- that is until they get stale and their benefits turn into deficits, robbing your soul of the nutrients that only fresh novelty can provide. Boredom is a signal to change, or better yet, innovate. One small twist can be all that’s needed to invigorate your routine. Bonus: You’ll inspire those around you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The popular choice isn’t always the right one. You’ve been a rule-follower and rule-breaker, and both ways had their advantages. Your decision about what’s worth breaking correlates to a broader sense of justice. Because you’re not coming from a greedy or self-serving place, the might of righteousness gets behind you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What people want badly enough, they make happen. When involved in joint ventures, there will always be varying degrees of ambition and desire to contend with. (Love falls into the category.) You’ll want to shore up the differences. It could happen organically. If not, approach strategically. Use psychology. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Narrow thinking comes with a human operating system concerned with safety and repetition of what is known. This week, you will have ideas that challenge the status quo. Expect them to be met with skepticism and fear, and then move forward anyway. The status quo is the dangerous place these days. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). With so many hours into a thing, you now you think about it much differently. After all, your mind has been altered by the endeavor. Most of this progression has happened organically, driven by your own curiosity. Now, a new vision is forming, and fleshing it out will require work and courage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll make better decisions because you care to understand what motivates the people around you. This understanding doesn’t come naturally. People work hard, though unconsciously, to hide their motivations. Pursue this knowledge with an unbiased mind. What you learn will give you the keys to the kingdom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even the most logical people often act irrationally. Humans are so feelings-based, we don’t realize how much emotions influence decisions. Some small bit of irrationality will come unraveled for this week, inspiring an “ah-ha” moment and setting off a string of sound moves to progress your goals quite nicely. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It takes time, concentration and consistency for a strong sense of identity to develop. It’s about earning your own trust by doing what it takes to obtain the skills and achievements you tell yourself you will. What you put into developing yourself will pay you back by answering your fantasies, desires and aims. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everyone wears a mask of some kind. What people put on social media is a projection. What people say in small talk is spin. The soundbites are one way to report a multifaceted life. This week, you’ll extend a compassionate heart and a good deal of curiosity in an effort to get to what’s really going on with people.

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n Nov. 20, the world lost one of its greatest magicians and Argentina mourned their son. The reaction to Diego Maradona’s death was much like how he lived his life—appreciation for his creativity and inevitable destruction. By the time the news of death had reached Naples, Italy, where Maradona enjoyed the best parts of his playing career for Napoli from 1984-91 after coming from F.C. Barcelona, the mayor of Naples proposed to rename Napoli’s San Paolo stadium to Diego Armando Maradona stadium. “He made our people dream, he redeemed Naples with his genius. In 2017 he became an honorary citizen. Diego, Neapolitan and Argentine, you gave us joy and happiness! Naples loves you!” Mayor Luigi de Magistris said. Maradona’s most memorable moments on the football pitch came

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during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. The Argentinian number 10 maestro captained his nation to victory in the World Cup after beating West Germany in the final. He would also win the Golden Ball, given to the tournament’s best player, but the true Maradona came to be seen by

the world in the quarterfinal against England. In the 2-1 victory over England, Maradona scored both goals. His first goal lives in infamy; as a ball was crossed into the box, the diminutive playmaker jumped for the ball and it looked as though he headed the ball into the back of the net. Replays would show that Maradona used his hand to punch the ball into the goal, but the goal would stand despite protests from English players and be known as the “Hand of God.” For the second goal, Maradona would show off his sheer brilliance. He picked up the ball at midfield and dribbled 66 yards past five England defenders and scored with ease. It was voted “Goal of the Century” by FIFA.com voters in 2002. Maradona’s inspirational creativity also had its downfalls. He was addicted to cocaine for more than two decades, including most of his playing career. He

has been in and out of the hospital after his playing career due to being treated for hepatitis, the effects of alcohol abuse and undergoing surgery after a hernia cause internal bleeding of his stomach. Despite his faults, his nation of birth loved him unreservedly. He lives within the hearts of the Argentinians and the pain of his death can only be similar to losing a father or son. Tens of thousands of people showed up for his wake in Buenos Aires. Onlookers clashed with the police and a riot broke out. Police and a grieving nation would clash for hours, so close to the man’s coffin that inspired them all to be there. Some would call it chaos, others would say it was the perfect tribute to their imperfect son. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: mschaden@antonmedia group.com

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