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Heralding Season: Tree lighting set for Dec. 5 in Blumenfeld Park (See page 4)

Calendar: Find out what’s happening in Port (See page 4)

Girl Scouts: Port troop members earn silver award

Ready To Lead DeSena talks about her win (See page 3)

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‘This Was The Right Time For Me’ From civic volunteer to head of government

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he conventional wisdom in Nassau County politics is that, despite traditional Republican dominance in the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, Democrats safely ruled North Hempstead, enjoying a sizable registration advantage. Election Day 2021 upended the latter and other prognostications, with upsets littering the county political landscape. One of the more surprising ones was the victory of Jennifer S. DeSena of Manhasset in the race to succeed the retiring Democrat Judi Bosworth as supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead. A Democrat running on the Republican and Conservative lines, she upended Democratic political veteran Wayne Wink, the town clerk and former county legislator and town board member.

The final tally was 22,714 (50.87 percent) for DeSena and 21,925 (49.10 percent) for Wink. DeSena is a lawyer with numerous civic associations and currently serves as the executive director of Manhasset’s Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA).

Anton Media Group recently spoke to her about her unlikely triumph.

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Why did you want this job?

I have been working in this community for the last 15 years and I wanted to keep working in my community. I don’t want to retire and move. I would rather serve the public than go back to [the law]. I like meeting people. I like helping people.

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Will you resign from CASA? I’m going to stay on the board.

I’ll resign as executive director because I won’t be able to devote enough time to deserve that title.

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As a Democrat, how were you treated by the opposite party?

They were very encouraging and supportive. This is North Hempstead, not [the Republican dominated Town of] Hempstead.

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Have you met with Judi Bosworth?

I spoke with Judi this morning [Nov. 17].

And what was the tone of the conversation?

Very friendly. We talked about how families were very important to us. We’re both the mothers of two boys and we did community work first.

She was on the school board and I did work that was similar to the school board. You know CASA Works closely with the school board. My priority was being home when my kids were home

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Given the registration disadvantage Republicans have in North Hempstead, do you think it was only by Democrats staying home that Republicans won?

Many Democrats voted for me.

There’s also the problem you mentioned. Democrats staying home.

I don’t know why. Nobody should stay home. Everybody should go vote.

This town has had one-party rule for 30 years. When you have that kind of advantage, you don’t have to be as responsive. And you don’t have to compromise. And people who live here have felt that they’re not being responded to, that they’re being taken for granted.

A Supervisor-elect Jennifer DeSena was invited to speak by Senator Chuck Schumer, at left, during his press conference about federal cybersecurity funding at Manhasset High School on Nov. 22. At right is Manhasset School District Acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi.

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work more for the larger community.

Would you consider politics?” I said it’s not something I thought of, but I considered it because it’s now or never. I was about to go get another legal job, and I wouldn’t have time to do Wayne Wink was at every this. I met with the Republican leaderevent. He had name recogship [Nassau County chairman Joseph nition and more campaign funds.

Cairo and North Hempstead leader Did you ever imagine that you Frank Moroney}. People I spoke to could have won this race? What said, “You can’t turn your back on this happened? opportunity,” so I took it. I knew it was A lot of factors. There seems to an uphill battle. I knew it was a have been a red wave. personal challenge and I I said to Wayne, ‘It was thought that something a question of timing,’ good will come from and this red wave putting myself out obviously hurt there, that I’ll find This town has had one-party him. I think rule for 30 years. When you something by coming out of the have that kind of advantage, going down this pandemic people road and meeting you don’t have to be as are frustrated. people and speakThey want things responsive. And people who ing about what’s open and they live here have felt that they’re important to me are fatigued with not being responded to. and learning more government telling about the community.

—Jennifer DeSena them what to do and So I decided that I would imposing restrictions. do it. I had the time and it just And as a non-politician and a turned out this was the right time for community member, I think they me. identified with me and the work that and they’re in college now. So when she announced she was retiring it was the perfect time for me to throw myself into something 110 percent as I adjust to the empty nest.

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I’ve been doing to help families. And they trust me to represent them. I was not coming from a position of supporting a political party. I think that was an important part of my race [and victory].

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How did you become the Republican candidate?

They asked me to do this.

Actually, my friend Bruce Barket said to me, “Jen, it’s time for you to

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What was your feeling when the election results came in?

I was surprised. I was at the Coral House at the Republican [election night gathering]. Early on they said that I was in the lead and I thought it was only with a small number of precincts returning. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop.

And I stayed in the lead and that surprised me.

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What are the issues that you will face?

The most important thing is making the building department responsive and accountable. The [approval] delays are excessive. To say to a person who is 70 and wants to remain in her house that it will take nine months to get a permit to renovate your bathroom in your house—it’s unreasonable. This is what we pay taxes for, and that has gone on for too long. Some of the problems still come from procedures put in place after a corruption scandal in 2007. Those procedures have to be removed. We’ve been in this pandemic and businesses are hurting and people are hurting.

They need to know they can sell her house or renovate their house. We shouldn’t be making revenue from saying “no” to people and making them go back again and again to the building department. We should be encouraging and inviting new businesses and making revenue in that way.

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What about a sewer system on Plandome Road, where business are spending huge amounts to clean their septics. What can you as a supervisor do?

We need to speak more and more urgently with our state representatives to make sure [to do something] while there’s money available. We need to expedite the work, before

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Welcome Christmas To Port Washington

he 24th annual Port Washington Christmas Celebration with Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. in Blumenfeld Park on Main Street in Port Washington. If you have never attended this special event, we encourage you to make time for it this year.

Last year, due to pandemic concerns for public safety, we pre-recorded segments of our Pageant and lit the tree during an online event. We are excited to be able to return to our in-person community event.

Those in attendance will enjoy choral music accompanied by the Liquid Bread Brass Band. The music provides a beautiful background for our Live Nativity and Christmas Pageant. We encourage all present to join us in singing these well-loved traditional Christmas carols. There will be hot drinks and snacks available.

We will be joined in the Park by Port Washington Rocks. They will be donating their services to allow children to decorate rocks to keep, or distribute around town spreading a little cheer.

The Pageant begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Live Nativity and a narration of the Christmas Story. Immediately following the pageant will be the lighting of the Christmas Tree, followed by a Silent Night “Candle Vigil.” The night’s

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festivities conclude with the arrival of Santa.

There will be a sing-a-long of fun Christmas songs while we wait for Santa, led by members of CANCERcare and the cast of the 2022 Red Stocking Revue.

This year, we are proud to honor the Port Washington Police Department (PWPD). The PWPD has been there to help with security and traffic concerns for our event every year since its inception, and we are so grateful for all they do. We have asked them for Department members to do the honor of lighting this year’s Christmas Tree.

This joyous occasion has been organized for the past 24 years by the volunteers of The Christmas Tree Lighting Committee, made up of Port Washington residents and business owners. The committee is thankful to our local businesses and the individuals in the community who generously help to support this event every year.

All donations are welcome so that we may continue to host this beautiful annual event in our town.

Join us… it is a wonderful and delightful experience for all. Wear warm clothing and something red, if you have it.

—Submitted by the PW Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting Committee

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The annual Port Washington Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Dec. 5 at Blumenfeld Park. (Contributed photo)

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Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Nonfiction Book Discussion Join the Port Library for a discussion Film Institute, Frank Capra’s of All That She Carried: The Journey It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family generations. This talk, by film Keepsake by Tiya Miles from 1:30 and TV historian Brian Rose, will to 3:30 p.m. Historian Tiya Miles carefully follows faint archival traces examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the back to Charleston to find Rose in challenges of how it was made, what the kitchen where she may have it says about the problems of postpacked the sack for Ashley. From war America, and how it became Rose’s last resourceful gift to her the ultimate portrayal of holiday daughter, Miles then follows the goodwill and cheer. This is a virtual paths their lives and the lives of program available through the so many like them took to write a Zoom application. Takes place from unique, innovative history of the 12 to 1:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 840 9877 lived experience of slavery in the 4410. Passcode: 611956. Dial by your United States. This will be a hybrid location +1 646 558 8656 event. Participants are invited to join us in person or via zoom. In SATURDAY, DEC. 11 person participants do not need Google Docs Basics to register. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be If you have ever wondered how to use Google Docs or need help reserved for pickup at the library. understanding the word processing program’s basics, this class is for FRIDAY, DEC. 10 you. Join the PWPL for a tutorial Virtual Sandwiched In from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For the best with Brian Rose

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We wanted to share a little bit more about who we are.

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Clark Garden Wins Honorable Mention In All-America Selections Landscape Design Challenge

orth Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the town board are pleased to announce that Clark Botanic Garden was an honorable mention in the All-America Selections (AAS) 2021 Landscape Design Challenge in the 10,000 to 100,000 visitors per year category. All-America Selections is an independent nonprofit organization that tests new, never-before-sold varieties. After a full season of anonymous trialing by volunteer horticulture professionals, only the top garden performers are given the AAS Winner award designation for their superior performance.

“I was so pleased to learn that All-America Selections has once again recognized the natural beauty that is on full display at Clark Botanic Garden in their Landscape Design Challenge,” Bosworth said. “This is a testament to our incredible Parks Department team and the wonderful staff working at Clark Botanic Garden. Their passion for and dedication to Clark Botanic Garden is what makes this special park a true hidden gem worth visiting here in the Town of North Hempstead.”

This year’s theme of the AAS Landscape Design Challenge was “Diversity in the Garden.” AAS

The award-winning space at Clark Botanic Garden. (Contributed photo) provided the gardens with winning seeds from the last five years. Gardens not only had to create and execute a design based on this year’s theme, but were also encouraged to generate publicity via social media and “real life” social events. Gardens were divided into three categories based on the number of visitors per year: Category I: fewer than 10,000 visitors per year Category II: 10,000 – 100,000 visitors

per year Category III: Over 100,000 visitors per year Town Horticulturist Bonnie Klein directed Clark Botanic Garden’s participation in the All-America Selections (AAS) 2021 Landscape Design Challenge. This year a formal Victorian oval including All-America Selections Winners were grown and designed by Clark staff. The planting area holds a diverse array of plant

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material, traditional in a botanic garden.

“The AAS program at Clark Botanic Garden helps to educate our community about the wonderful variety of plants you can use in your home landscape. These grand displays are a wonderful form of entertainment where visitors can find an exciting yet peaceful space at Clark Botanic Garden for all to explore and enjoy,” Klein added.

Clark Botanic Garden is an AAS Display Garden, providing the public with an opportunity to view the newest AAS Winners (annuals) in an attractive well-maintained setting.

The network of nearly 200 dedicated AAS gardens includes 55 locations that have served for 25 years or longer.

Founded in 1969, Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre living museum and education facility for all ages.

Collections at the garden include native spring wildflowers, conifers, roses, perennials, daylilies, wetland plants, rock garden plants, herbs and over a dozen collections of particular plant families.

Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

DESENA from page 3 the capacity at the Great Neck water treatment plant will be taken by someone else. That’s the most logical thing for us to do. We’ve been waiting too long.

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Do you have a sense of anxiety and anticipation as you step into this job? What are you feeling?

I’m a humble person. I’m not used to all this attention, so I think it’s normal to feel some anxiety about stepping into a position this high. But I’m very excited because people trusted me and a lot of people told me during this campaign “Just be yourself. You can’t campaign as someone else.” That put me at ease, I’m coming from the community. I don’t have an agenda. So they trust that I’m here to help them and if people have questions, I’m going to find the answers and will work to make changes. We’ll work together with the town board and community leaders.

Age: 52

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Birthplace: Bronx, then from 2 years old raised in Massapequa

Jennifer DeSena speaks at a meeting of the Carle Place Civic Association this past summer during her campaign for Town of North Hempstead supervisor.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

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Did you hear from Wayne Wink?

He called me yesterday [Nov. 16] in the early evening to congratulate me. I’m sure it’s disappointing for him. He’s put in a lot of time [campaigning and in public service], and I’m sure he had ideas about things he wanted to do. The timing was tough for him.

Education: Massapequa High School, Boston College, St John’s Law school Degree(s): Economics and English Occupations: Mound, Cotton & Wollan law firm; Securities & Exchange Commission enforcement division; executive director of Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse (this job had a stipend for four years) Spouse: Ralph DeSena, attorney and a director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Children: Michael, attending Georgetown, and Robert, attending Vanderbilt Civic affiliations: President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society conference at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church; board member of North Strathmore Civic Association; past board member and past general counsel of Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer; past chairperson of many Manhasset School Community Association committees; member of Team Hope with Swim Across America (cancer research fundraising) Quote: Attributed to St Francis of Assisi—“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

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Northwell Health’s Constellation Gala Raises Millions To Support Healthcare Innovation

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ore than $3 million was raised at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala that was recently held virtually. The event celebrates philanthropic support as the driving force of innovations throughout Northwell Health that are transforming health care around the country.

Hosted by Colin Jost, co-head writer of Saturday Night Live, this year’s Constellation Gala featured special performances from the company of the Tony- and Grammy award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, and the Northwell Health Nurse Choir.

Attendees included city leaders from various industries and philanthropists and volunteer leaders who support Northwell’s Manhattan care sites.

Proceeds from the gala will provide greater access to high-quality care by helping to advance innovative services and programs across Manhattan.

“With more than 90 care facilities across the city, we are providing greater access to high-quality, convenient health care closer to the communities where people live,” Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health said.

Serving Manhattan for more than 160 years, iconic Lenox Hill Hospital has been a cornerstone in the community. It offers world-class inpatient and surgical care at one of the most sophisticated hospitals in New York City, as well as seamless, convenient access to care at MEETH, Lenox Health Greenwich Village and nearby outpatient practices.

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“The last two years through a pandemic have been so challenging for everyone, but Northwell came through stronger than ever and fulfilled its commitment to the community,” Paul Guenther, chair of Northwell’s Western Regional Executive Council, said. “We never lost sight that it’s about making the lives of people better, and through the support of our donors, we can continue advancing our vision for quality care and innovation that makes a difference for our patients.”

Outpacing the Impossible campaign has raised more than $895 million The event supported Northwell’s Outpacing the Impossible campaign, a $1 billion comprehensive fundraising effort to fuel innovation to advance health care and support Northwell’s promise to the people it serves. The campaign, which was publicly launched in October 2018 and to date, has raised more than $895 million supports capital projects, improves hospitals and clinical programs, advances research and funds endowment for teaching and research initiatives.

Leading sponsors of the gala included Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, Laura and Michael G. Fisch, Diane and Paul B. Guenther, Beth and Peter Hammack, Phyllis and William L. Mack, Iris and Michael Smith, Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker, Margaret M. Crotty and Rory Riggs and Tara and Roy J. Zuckerberg.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

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Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling chats with Colin Jost, co-head writer of Saturday Night Live and host of Northwell’s Constellation Gala held virtually this year. (Contributed photo)

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Girl Scout Troop 425 and 426 members with Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte (Contributed photo)

Port Washington Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award

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irl Scout members of Troop 425 and Troop 426 were honored in a Silver Award Ceremony at St. Stephen’s Church on November 2, 2021. The Silver Award is the second highest award a Girl Scout can achieve.

It recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and collaboration through remarkable Take Action Projects that have sustainable impact in their communities. The award requires a minimum of 50 volunteer hours. Both Troops chose to address issues at their local elementary schools.

Girl Scout Troop 425 members Riley Bloomgarden, Sophia Callender, Allyson Ramos Chavez, Lily Goldman, Abigail Kessler, and Theresia Rudegeair earned their Silver Award by creating a new Friendship Bench for the John Philip Sousa Elementary School playground. They discovered that the existing bench was broken and unable to be used. The girls remembered the importance of the Friendship Bench as a welcoming spot to sit and make new friends and attract others to invite them into group play. The troop stepped in to help design, weld, build and paint a brand new bench with the help of generous members from our Port Washington community. It is their hope that this new Friendship Bench will continue to provide the spirit of compassion to all Sousa students for years to come.

Girl Scout Troop 426 members Ryann Engel, Eva Franchetti, Helena Franchetti, and Kaitlyn Schechter

realized that the garden at their alma mater, John S. Daly Elementary School, had been abandoned and was overgrown. They worked with the North Shore Audubon Society to design a garden of drought-resistant perennial plants that would attract and nourish the birds and bugs critical to our ecosystem. Troop members cleared, weeded and prepared the abandoned beds, then planted and maintained the beds. The Troop hopes that the garden inspires members of the Daly community to make sustainable choices to use resources wisely and to make the world a better place when gardening.

Attending the ceremony was Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, who presented the girls with a Certificate of Recognition, Achievement, and Appreciation. She acknowledged the girls’ hard work and thanked them for the lasting impact their Silver Award projects will have for the students at the elementary schools. Lucy Effron, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs for Girl Scouts of Nassau County, also attended and congratulated the girls on the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. She commended them on their perseverance to complete their projects during the pandemic. Effron also emphasized to the girls the leadership skills they have gained through their Silver Award and the confidence they will carry with them for lifelong success.

—Submitted by Troop 425 and Troop 426

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Riding Red Wave Into Office

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assau County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman has been shaping his administration as he prepares to take over on Jan. 1.

Blakeman, 65, a politician whose tenure in various legislative offices dates back to the 1990s, will lead the county government after he beat incumbent Democrat Laura Curran on Election Day. He rode a red wave, as Democratic voters—who outnumber Republicans across the county—stayed home and the GOP got the votes out.

There were numerous political upsets, and Republicans swept all three other top county posts—comptroller, district attorney and clerk.

The final official tally from the Nassau County Board of Elections showed Blakeman winning by 2,146 votes out 283,279 cast (50.35 percent to 49.59 percent).

Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello (R–New Hyde Park), whose party holds a 12-7 edge in the legislative body after the election, introduced Blakeman at a Nov. 17 press conference by noting that they had served in the first county legislature in the 1990s and further, “We share the same priorities in terms of giving tax relief to our beleaguered residents and keeping our communities safe and fixing the issues that remain with our county.

“We’re very excited in the majority and look forward to working with Bruce on these issues going forward, and you know that we’re going to make a huge difference in the county.”

“I want to thank the voters in Nassau County for putting their faith and confidence in me as we are in a

Bruce Blakeman, at right, is urging interested residents to apply to serve on his transition team and administration. Note the website on the placard. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) very challenging time in our history,” and Mazi Melesa Pilip (Great Neck) of Blakeman stated. “I feel we have the the 10th District, who had upended right team to work on these issues.” incumbent Ellen Birnbaum.

Blakeman said he had reached out “Yesterday, I had a great conversato Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams tion with Laura Curran,” Blakeman (D–Freeport) and pledged “to work reveled. “She was very kind and together both with the gracious to me. She called minority and majority in to congratulate me and the legislature to try pledge that she will to accomplish great work together with things for Nassau me to move the I expect that we will have county forward County. We should Democrats in my all be united and and to have a very I believe we are administration and on the smooth transition.” united on the issues Blakeman transition team. It will to protect taxpayers introduced Arthur be bipartisan. and grow their Walsh, his choice for wallets, keep our neighchief deputy county —Bruce Blakeman borhoods safe, create jobs, executive. Per Curran’s protect parents’ rights and so recommendation, Walsh was much more.” set to meet current Deputy County Among those standing with Executive Helena Williams. They Blakeman were two new GOP memwould be joined by Chris McGrath, bers of the legislature, John J. Giuffre the chair of Blakeman’s transition (Stewart Manor) of the 8th District committee.

Laura Curran Statement On Election On Nov. 16, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran released the following statement: “This is not the result we hoped for, but there is so much to be proud of. Four years ago, we promised to clean up the corruption and fiscal mismanagement that plagued county government, balance budgets and turn deficits into surpluses—and we did just that. My administration took on the tough fight of reassessment: transforming a broken system into one that is fair and accurate.

Through strategic investments in community-based policing, my

administration secured Nassau’s ranking as the ‘safest community in America.’ And together, we overcame a global health and economic crisis—rebounding as the region hardest hit by the pandemic to the highest vaccinated county in New York State.

“Our county must build on this progress, while preparing for the challenges ahead. I congratulate County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman on his victory, and wish him the best as he undertakes this important work.

“I thank my family, my government

and campaign staff, as well as the members of the business community, law enforcement, labor unions and others who extended their endorsements and support. I will forever be grateful for your partnership. I believe our long-term, shared vision for Nassau County remains in reach and I will never stop fighting for our residents.

“I love our county and our residents, and pledge a positive transition. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for allowing me the opportunity and the privilege to serve you these last four years.”

According to Blakeman, “Many prominent people from many different backgrounds have expressed an interest in being on the transition team. We look forward to a smooth transition and making sure that we’re up and running January 1st.”

Blakeman announced a new website, www.servenassau.com.

“If anybody’s interested in serving Nassau County on my transition team or are looking to serve in my administration, I urge them to go to that website,” he said.

Asked about the uptick in COVID cases and what he would do, Blakeman replied, “We’re monitoring the situation very closely. I have the utmost respect for the county executive and she will be county executive until January 1st, so I will defer all questions to her. Come January 1st, we’ll be fully informed on what’s going on and I will make decisions at that point.”

He noted that he has consistently said that school districts should determine the policies in their own schools.

Regarding his hiring practices, Blakeman said, “I do not expect that it will be one-party staffing. I believe my transition team will have a significant number of Democrats and I’ve already spoken to some Democrats who’ve expressed an interest in serving.”

He added, “We’re just going to get the most qualified people who want to work hard for the taxpayers, but they also have to share our philosophy. So to that extent, anybody who comes to work for my administration has to be on the same page with my agenda. But I expect that we will have Democrats in my administration and on the transition team. It will be bipartisan.”

On Nov. 23, Blakeman announced that he will detain Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, a Republican tabbed by Curran to lead the department.

“With respect to anybody who is currently holding a position in the government, I am completely open-minded,” Blakeman said. “If somebody is doing a good job we will consider retaining them. Again, they would have to be in line fist philosophically with my agenda. But we’re going to look at everybody on a case-by-case basis. If it ain’t broke, I’m not going to try to fix it.”

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Boy Scout Troop 10 Complete Harriman State Park Backpacking Camping Overnight

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roop 10 from Great Neck recently completed a strenuous backpacking overnight camping trip in Harriman State Park on a partly sunny, chilly fall weekend.

Sixteen scouts and six adults began the hike at the Elk Pen where the Appalachian trail enters Harriman State Park from the west. They hiked with full backpacks, carrying tents, stoves, food, as well as their personal gear. They hiked up Green Pond Mountain at least 400-feet in elevation. After about 1.85 miles they reached the Lemon Squeezer, very narrow passageway formed when a large rock fell off the side of a cliff.

They took the Arden Surebridge Trail for a little over a mile, to Times Square, where three trails cross near a huge boulder. They spent some time there eating lunch and climbing on the boulder. From there they turned south on the Ramapo Dunderberg trail traversing a rock face ridge with views of valleys and distant mountains

to the west and to the east. At 4.35 miles, they reached the Bald Rocks Shelter where they set up camp. After gathering firewood for the campfire the scouts, in four patrols, cooked one pot meal dinners on lightweight stoves. One patrol cooked a vegetarian meal. The scouts built a large campfire on the rock face top of the mountain. Rain started during the campfire but it only lasted 15 minutes.

In the morning, scouts boiled water for oatmeal breakfast, cleaned up and headed south for about 1.35 miles to Route 106 where cars were waiting.

Troop 10 meets at the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department on 25 Prospect St. on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on school days. If you are interested in joining Troop 10, contact Dr. Dwight J Rosenstein at djrosenstein@gmail.com.

—Dwight J Rosenstein is the Troop 10 Scoutmaster Troop 10 hiking into the wilderness.

(Photo courtesy of Troop 10)

Great Neck TV Receives Four Telly Awards Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) is the proud recipient of three silver awards and one bronze award in the 42nd annual Telly Awards, an international program that honors excellence in video and television across a variety of platforms. All four awards were presented in the Television: General-Student area of competition.

GNPS/TV received two silver awards in the Best Television Event Broadcast category for “South High Cultural Heritage Night” and “South High Opera: Die Fledermaus.” Both of these school events were filmed by a crew of high school students using a variety of video and audio equipment while employing techniques learned in the district’s television production program.

A silver award was also received in the Best Short Film category for “Doubt,” an original film produced

by South High student Ashley Wu. Ashley’s film, which was created as a television production class assignment, includes scripted voice-over narration, music and artistic camera techniques.

GNPS/TV received a bronze award in the Best Educational Video category for “Robotics,” a television segment about the district’s exciting robotics program for students in grades 5–8.

Great Neck Public Schools Television received three silver awards and one bronze award in the 42nd annual Telly Awards. (Photo courtesy of Great Neck Public Schools) High school students edited footage featuring elementary and middle school students as they competed in a regional robotics competition.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards are a major industry standard award recognizing the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs from around the world.

Entries are judged by members of the

Telly Award Judging Council, comprised of more than 200 industry-leading experts. Submissions are graded against a high standard of excellence under the criteria of content, quality of message, production and execution, and overall experience.

GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced and can be seen

in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 or Verizon FiOS Channel 32, as well as on-demand through the district website. For information about GNPS/TV and its student-produced programming, contact Robert Zahn, district educational TV and broadcast media director, at rzahn@greatneck. k12.ny.us.

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Reading Is WAND-erful At Berry Hill

ARP is a National PTA program and stands for Pick A Reading Partner. The PARP program is designed to promote a love of reading in children. Berry Hill’s PTA organized a week of PARP events for students to enjoy. This year’s theme was “Harry PARPer – Reading is WAND-erful”.

On Monday, to kick off the week, students were greeted by staff members dressed in Harry Potter glasses and ties. The outside of the building was magically decorated with Harry, Hermione and Professor Dumbledore, reminding the children how powerful reading is every day. Students were mesmerized when Dr. Thomas Rogers, Superintendent of Syosset Schools, appeared as a secret reader and read them a passage from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

During the week of the PARP, the PTA organized a book collection for the Book Fairies. The Book Fairies is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan New York. Each night, students were encouraged to complete a

a hidden Harry on the shelves. Classes received a Harry Potter Uno card game for their classroom as a prize.

Students wore their favorite Hogwarts House Color for House Spirit Day during the book fair as well.

On Thursday, students were treated to an incredible virtual assembly with special author, Timothy Young. Young is an author/illustrator of 11 children’s books, including his latest book, Untitled. Young shared some of his spooky stories as well as his wizardly drawing techniques.

To end the enchanted week, Corey the Dribbler hosted another virtual assembly to show us his magical basketball skills then encouraged students to focus and work hard to achieve their goals. The PARP closing assembly revealed that 1,761 books Students awaiting their class prize after finding the hidden Harry.

(Contributed photo from Laura Turkains) were collected and donated to the Book Fairies and announced next reading log with a reading partner as tattoos and stickers - as a reward for year’s PARP theme. The Berry Hill PTA well as answer fun trivia questions their hard work. is excited to start planning a special online. Each day students were gifted On Tuesday and Wednesday, Berry Amusement PARP for the students a special treat from the Berry Hill PTA Hill’s PTA organized a Scholastic Book next year!

- magic wand and broom stick pencils, Fair. To incorporate the theme into the —Submitted by Laura Turkanis, bookmarks, Harry Potter glasses, book fair, each class had to search for Berry Hill Co-PTA President

Syosset Public Library’s Upcoming Events December 2021 Adult Programs • Simply Fit (In-person)

Constitution and they will no themselves to be squeezed, twisted A fitness class that combines aerobic doubt discuss the first ten, known and squished to conform to desired exercise with dance movements.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 1:30 p.m. collectively as the Bill of Rights. In shapes. This history of underwear Free. Registration is required.

A class suited for the older adult reveals a lot about women’s changFor Zoom link go to www.syossthat combines the basics of strength this lecture, we will discuss some of the other amendments that, in ing roles in society. The 1910s saw setlibrary.org/events/calendar. training and stretching. You will spite of providing structural and an end to the hourglass figure with Instructor, Carol Rodriguez. need light hand weights. This is the fundamental changes, have received a tiny waist. Did the demise of • Title Swap Tuesdays (In-person) first of 9 classes. Fee: $36. Payment far less attention. Attendance at tight-lacing women help gain the Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 p.m. is due at time of registration. the other sessions is not needed right to vote in 1920? For Zoom Join the Readers’ Services librarians Registration for SSD residents for this lecture. This lecture is link go to www.syossetlibrary.org/ for a fun, lively presentation of all the begins November 16; all others one scheduled in-person; masks are events/calendar. Presenters, Ehris books we can’t stop talking about. week later if available. This class required. Presenter, James Coll is an Urban & Velya Jancz-Urban, The Leave with a list of great reads. Limited is scheduled in-person; masks Adjunct Professor of American and Grounded Goodwife. to 20 people, first come, first served are required. Instructor, Marilyn Constitutional History at Nassau • Chapter Two Performed by the seating. In-person. Masks required.

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• #TRENDING NaNoWriMo Wrap the playwright’s own life following relaxation techniques that will enguided breathing, energy meditaUp with Nekesa Afia (Virtual) the death of his first wife, the play able you to develop your own daily tion, mindful movements to improve Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. explores the notion that you can practice. Fee: $28. Payment is due balance, strength and immune Attend virtually as we welcome have the love of your life twice. at the time of registration. This is function. Suitable for all levels. This author Nekesa Afia, author of Registration is required. To register, the first of 7 classes. Registration for is the first of 10 classes. Fee: $40.

Dead Dead Girls and a former go to www.syossetlibrary.org/events/ SSD residents begins November 16; Payment is due at time of registraNaNoWriMo participant. Guests calendar or call 516-921-7161 ext. all others one week later if available. tion. Registration for SSD residents need not have participated in 240. This program is scheduled to Instructor, Laurie Ahleman. begins November 16; all others one NaNoWriMo to join. No registration be in-person. Masks are required • Legal and Financial Planning for week later if available. This class is needed. To join, go to www. to be worn in the theater during all Caregivers of People with is scheduled in-person; masks are syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar. programs. Due to Covid-19 direcDementia (In-person) required. Instructor, Jenny Lu. • Suffragettes in Corselettes: The tives, plans for this program could Visit www.syossetlibrary.org/events/ • The Other Amendments – Part 3 Evolution of Underwear & the 19th change from in-person to online calendar for additional information (In-person) Amendment (Virtual) using Zoom. on the upcoming events.

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Good News For Ida May Project Supporters

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t was perfect timing for the Christeen Oyster Sloop Preservation Corporation’s (COSPC) Nov. 10 fundraiser.

The week before, they received word the state finalized their $125,000 grant. COSPC President George Lindsay said to guests, “It’s exciting to share the news with you.”

Lindsay said that now there is no holding back Shipwright Josh Herman, his crew and the volunteers to race toward the finish line: a launch for the oyster harvesting boat, the Ida May, by end of 2022.

Summing it up, Senator Jim Gaughran said “The Ida May Project is an important component to preserving and promoting Oyster Bay’s rich maritime history. I’m proud to support this incredible project with grant funding, and I thank the dedicated group of volunteers who are instrumental in leading this project.”

Lindsay agrees that the volunteers working under the supervision of Shipwright Herman keep the project moving forward. He remembered Bill Shephard who was

COSPC President George Lindsay, Jr. speaking to IMP supporters in the boatshop in Building J. (Photo by Jamie Deming)

an exemplary volunteer for the last 10 years, and died on Sept. 20 at age 91. “He was still working every day. There was nothing he couldn’t do or wouldn’t do. Today, we see things that Bill did and remember him,” Lindsay said.

Young Shephard has been volunteering on the Ida May Project, and it was his picture painting the wheelhouse that was on the invitations.

Shephard was recently elected to the board, as was

Eirk Knutsen, adding youth and more expertise to the nonprofit’s board.

The new funding is already allocated to materials and labor. “We will have enough to put Josh and his crew to work in earnest. Now the goal is to raise the remaining $50,000.

There are still sponsorship naming opportunities,” reminded Lindsay.

The Christeen Corp. is evaluating several possible future projects to undertake after

Guests near the Pizza Tasting table, listening to George Lindsay’s updates. (Photo by Gregory Druhak) the Ida May is launched and operated by the WaterFront Center. We are listening to your ideas, and will not be going away,” Lindsay added.

The fundraiser owes its success to local merchants’ donations including: Frank M. Flower Co.; Bayville Seafood; Mike O’Neill, bayman and clam shucker; John Schwartzberg, piano, and Marty Confurius, bass; and Christeen volunteer Kevin Murray, for donating Boar’s Head meats.

Lindsay thanked board members for their contributions to the event, and acknowledged shipwright Herman and his helpers, Joe and Sam. Visitors are welcome to see the work in progress in Building J, on West End Avenue, Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations are always welcome and can be sent to COSPC-Ida May Project, P.O. Box 386, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

Roslyn High School Students’ Research Honored Roslyn High School juniors Jessie Dong and Maxx Yung were recently Student musicians from Roslyn High School were recently inducted into the named winners in the Association Tri-M Music Honor Society. (Photo courtesy of Roslyn School District) of Chinese American Physicians’ (ACAP) annual research competition. Dong won the top award in the cancer category for her study of how common compounds found in fruits and vegetables may alleviate symptoms of nervous system tumors and Eighteen Roslyn High School Lazarus, who oversees the high school Yung received a special award for his work on potential opioid treatments student-musicians were recently music department. “After significant inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor interruptions over the past two school for COVID-19. Roslyn High School Society. The ceremony took place in years, watching our students perform Research Coordinator Dr. Allyson Weseley said, “It’s wonderful to see the auditorium of Roslyn High School. live again was so heartwarming!”

Jessie and Maxx’s hard work rewarded.”

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a This year’s inductees brings the Students were judged on a 20-page national music honor society run by total number of Roslyn’s Tri M Honor research paper on their topic, and the NAfME, the National Association for Society members to 42. The new authors of the best papers were then Music Education. Inductees must members are: Jadon Barish, Isabella invited to present in person using a achieve a specific minimal NYSSMA Carlese, Victor Chan, Ashley Kim, poster or PowerPoint in front of an score and be a member of a perform- Ethan Lee, Jaya Lee, Mason Lee, audience of medical professionals. ing group that meets as a class. The Matthew Lee, Moses Lee, Sammy faculty advisor for the Roslyn Tri-M is Lichtenstein, Zoe Liu, Bryant Lu, Dina Dong’s study, “Dietary Flavonoid Michael Coffey.

Nabavian, Emelie Nguyen, Catherine Luteolin Targets Neuroblastoma: Attenuation of Adhesion and Induction “It’s always wonderful to see our Ren, Cayden Shen, Jacob Silverman of Cell Death,” was the culmination of students recognized for their hard and Michael Winston. work and dedication,” said Roslyn —Submitted by the six weeks of lab work this past summer.

“The results indicate the potential High School Assistant Principal Dave Roslyn School District

Roslyn Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society

Jessie Dong and Maxx Yung to develop ways to fight neuroblastoma without the negative side effects of chemotherapy and radiation,” Dong said.

Maxx’s study was called “The Effect of Opioid Peptides on COVID-19.”

“My study showed that the use of opioid treatments for COVID can negatively impact another common form of treatment that involves blocking the ACE2 receptor,” Yung said.

—Submitted by Roslyn School District

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against Mepham, including a 100-yard pick six. A few weeks later, Hegel iced he end result may not have been MacArthur’s semifinal playoff win what MacArthur had hoped for, over the Pirates with an interception but when the curtain came down on the final drive of the game. Hegel on the 2021 high school football seaalso had a fumble recovery. son, the Generals could clearly say that In addition to Weber, the defense they’ve been one of the county’s best was led by Mario Logozzo, Rocco programs for the last three seasons.

Hogan, Connor Cullen, Luca Runyan, Garden City defeated MacArthur, Cian Runyan, Sean Napoli, Malique 48-7, in the Conference II county Smith, Forchelli, Chris Piccarello, championship game. The Generals Ryan Larkin, P.J. Michielini, and Vinny have made it the county finals for three Fundaro. Placekicker Matt Sarni, also straight seasons, losing each time to played defensive back and recovered Garden City. In fact, the only losses on a fumble. the MacArthur ledger during that time “I would first just like to say how have come against Garden City. The proud I am of all of my teammates,” The MacArthur Generals storm the field at Hofstra (Photo by Colleen Napoli) Generals finished 9-2 this season.

Weber added. “Growing up with all of having practice everyday with my “It feels amazing knowing that we them my whole life definitely changes quarterback Ryan Muller keyed the are one of the top teams in the county attack. They ran behind an impressive football family,” outside linebacker the ‘teammates’ saying to brothers.” for multiple years in a row,” offenIt has been quite a ride for these offensive line, which featured Tufano, Steven Weber said. “I’m really gonna sive lineman Anthony Tufano said.

Generals and head coach Bobby Griffin Shapiro, John Lozito and twins miss it but I’ll remember it forever.

I think I can speak on behalf of my “Playing at Hofstra is an unexplainable James and Matthew Clarkson.

Fehrenbach, one the players, and the whole team, the memories we created community won’t soon forget. experience that I wish I could relive.

When Muller took to the air, his I am very grateful that I was able to “It just feels like one big family,” favorite target was wide receiver Matt are unforgettable.”

There were plenty of memorable experience it three times in a row.”

Tufano added. “Most of us have been Papach, who caught three touchdown moments for the defensive unit, which playing since the first time we have MacArthur was a multi-faceted passes this season. Jack Butler, who notched two shutouts. Weber had a team, capable of grinding out yardage suffered a near career-ending injury ever put helmets on and we have all key interception for 35 yards against on the ground and keeping opponents last season, made a comeback this grown so much as a team. Memories New Hyde Park. But when it came to honest by throwing the football. of a lifetime.” year and connected on 59-yard interceptions, James Hegel was the The backfield of running backs —James Rowan is a touchdown pass with Napoli. leader. He notched four in a game James Napoli and Joey Forchelli and Levittown resident “Right about now it stings not levittown@antonmediagroup.com

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North Shore High School Seniors Complete Inaugural Theory Of Knowledge Exhibition

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n November, North Shore High School seniors in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course participated in the first-ever exhibition. This took place in person, in the Art Gallery, under the direction of TOK teacher, Mr. Martin Abrams. TOK is designed as a broad-based two-year course that aims to encourage students to be knowledgeable and inquisitive in all subject areas, but also caring and compassionate. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging students to develop inter-cultural understanding, open-mindedness and the attitudes necessary for them to respect and evaluate a range of points of view.

In this culminating experience, students chose three artifacts to present how Theory of Knowledge manifests in the world around us. They wrote accompanying commentaries to their

Students presenting their chosen artifacts. (Photo by Shelly Newman) objects, and discussed them with all visitors to the exhibit, including teachers, students and administrators alike.

Questions that students generated on their own throughout the exhibition included: • What is the relationship between knowledge and

culture?

• Is bias inevitable in the production of knowledge?

• What role do experts play in influencing our consumption or acquisition of knowledge?

• •How might the context in which knowledge is presented influence whether it

is accepted or rejected?

• On what grounds might we doubt a claim?

• How can we know that current knowledge is an improvement upon past knowledge?

• Does some knowledge belong only to a particular community of knowers?

In Theory of Knowledge, which is available to all juniors and seniors within and beyond the IB diploma, students think deeply, grapple with exciting interdisciplinary ideas, discuss texts each day and respond to open-ended and complex questions. The course begins in the spring semester of junior year and continues in the fall semester of senior year. Truth and areas of knowledge, including history, sciences, the arts and mathematics frame the learning, as students explore, reflect and put into perspective, what they already know.

For further information on the IB Diploma Program, visit www.ibo.org/en/dp.

Reference: International Baccalaureate Organization.

“Resources Recognition Library.” International Baccalaureate® —Submitted by North Shore Central School District

North Shore Students Inducted In The Science National Honor Society On Friday Nov. 12, North Shore High School held the Science National Honor Society Induction Ceremony honoring 53 students. Science teacher Mr. Seth Klein, along with the Secondary Director of Science, Mr. Steven Menchel, congratulated the students and presented each with a certificate. In addition, Interim Superintendent Dr. Tom Dolan spoke to the high school students about the importance of this honor.

The following lists the main objectives of the Science National Honor Society: Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought, advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science, communicate with the scientific community, aid the civic community with its

comprehension of science, and encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all humankind.

Congratulations go out to the following North Shore Science National Honor Society inductees: Carly Accolla, Natalia Ancona, August Angulo, Amanda Ayres, Atticus Bartlett, Jamie Bayon, Ella Begley, Daniel Boratin, Mia Crocco, Giacomo D’Alessandro, Christina Dade, Kathryn Ditrano, Chelsea Dulaski, Emma Dulaski, Alexandra Eder, Sara Garry, Ashna Gibbons, Kate Gilliam, Noah Glickman, Alana Golden, Mark Hom, Saniya Jasani, Jack Kenny, Morgan Klein, Olivia Lamond,

National Science Honor Society inductees. (Photo by Seth Klein) Rebekah Lando, Anna Le Solliec, Brooke Marzlock, Julia McLellan, Mathew Miraglia, Edward Mullen III, Emma Nelson, Finn O’Sullivan, Noah Pastula, Amanda Popowitz, Matthew

Rodriguez, Allison Ryder, Ryaan Sabooni, Nora Schatz, Erin Schoenhofen, McKenzie Sheridan, Ziv Shusterman, Calvin Spence, Peter Stefos, Danielle Topol, Jessica Valensisi, Christina Vasilakis,

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over from the seawater that inundated the family’s plants, lawn and garden to the entire first floor’s drywall having hen Super Storm Sandy made landfall on Long Island to be ripped out down to the studs to avoid any mold infestation. Topping on October 29, 2012, it was it off was the enormous expense the strongest hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season and wound and red-tape involved with getting up inflicting nearly $70 billion in dam- financial aid to renovate the house, all the while spending the first three age. The South Shore was hit espeweeks of November living with no hot cially hard, particularly Massapequa residents that lived on the water south water, electricity or heat.

“We had one battery-powered of Merrick Road. Luciano Sabatini radio,” the father of three adult children was one of those residents whose recalled. “Cell phones weren’t quite traumatic experiences inspired him to write the recently released The Day working and were inconsistent. You That Changed Long Island. This piece couldn’t get through to the power of historical fiction uses a thinly veiled company because they were inundated with complaints semi-autobiographifrom hundreds of cal book informed by thousands of peothe Sabatini family’s ple. Ninety percent trials and travails in of Long Island navigating Sandy’s didn’t have power. aftermath.

That was frustrat“I was very traumaing. Then trying tized by [Super Storm to get the FEMA Sandy],” Sabatini said. representative to “As the book states, come and appraise the prior year we had your house so Tropical Storm Irene. you could know And while that did a how much of a lot of damage in placreimbursement es like Upstate New you could get to York and Vermont— fix your house. small streams became Every day was a rivers and other kinds challenge, slow of destruction—there and grueling. It was very little damage was especially frustratdown here. When my ing because north of Merrick Road, wife and I heard Super Storm Sandy there was very little damage. They lost was coming, we thought about how power for maybe four or five days or a much preparation for Irene we did week maybe.” the prior year in moving furniture Sabatini, a Hofstra University adjunct and everything else. We decided professor who teaches graduate courses we weren’t going to do it again and in bereavement and group counseling figured it was going to be another to students in mental health programs, exaggerated weather event by the started The Day That Changed Long media. We were completely shocked Island during the pandemic. As the with what happened. We’d been author of three other nonfiction through Hurricanes Irene and Gloria along with other storms, but never saw books, this latest creative undertaking anything like this. It was otherworldly. proved to be a challenge. A course the Argentinian native took at C.W. Post When we realized what Sandy was on writing fiction proved to be helpful going to entail, we were stuck in our house. We had to watch this thing and when he embarked on this project that took close to a year to complete. it was kind of scary.”

“There’s a big difference between The Sabatinis lived in a split-level writing fiction and nonfiction,” he ranch on West End Avenue in said. “To me, fiction is a lot more Massapequa. Flooding from the Great South Bay totaled the Sabatini’s demanding because with nonfiction, you’re just writing about what hapbasement with items like computers pened. With fiction, there’s character and other electronic equipment development and showing not telling. getting destroyed along with the It required a lot of work.” family’s three cars. The aftermath left Among the takeaways Sabatini had lasting damage ranging from salt left dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

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account based on personal experience in completing this book was how a crisis like this reflects on the people going through it.

“Human nature really came across here-both the goodness and greed of people,” Sabatini explained “It was a constant theme throughout. People seem not so different in an everyday situation, but in a crisis situation they reveal their true colors. The people who are greedy come out and the people that are really kind—you see that they really try to help their neighbors.

That one scene where people were waiting in line in their cars waiting to buy gas and this guy pulled up out of nowhere and started filling up his car with no regard to all these people waiting on line. Those kinds of things happen all the time.”

He was also surprised to find out from his daughter that a fellow teacher she worked alongside was still enduring the fallout from Sandy nearly a decade later. After speaking with the

woman, it inspired him to change her name and add the her story to the end of the book. As he points out in the book’s afterward, “As of this writing, the Storm Recovery of the Governor’s Office reports that New York Rising accepted 10,261 applications for home repairs or elevations on Long Island. Of these, 363 cases in Nassau County and 130 in Suffolk County are still not completed.” It’s a situation he still can’t fathom.

“There are people who never recovered from this and never moved back into their homes,” Sabatini said.

They have no voice, because politicians don’t want to have to be dealing with their failures. There are so many people that are still suffering and we don’t even know about it.”

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

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When it comes to holiday spending, waiting in store lines all night and jostling for discounts will mean very little if you don’t have a budget that shapes your finances year-round. With the average U.S. household spending $600-$700 in 2014 for the holidays, putting that money together shouldn’t be a game of chance.

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Before you make a list, plan.

How’s your debt? Do you have an emergency fund or any savings put aside? Start the holiday season by getting a handle on what you owe and what you’re spending day-today. Then plan a holiday budget (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ YourHolidayBudget) as early as possible that allows you to spend wisely.

See what spending is really necessary.

It’s tough to cut young kids off a gift list, so turn to the adults. If your finances are limited, it’s worth asking adult friends and family members if they’d consider a gift swap or forego gifts altogether. They might actually think it’s a good idea.

Attack your everyday expenses.

Want to afford the holidays? Consider evaluating some expensive habits.

Try reducing the amount you are spending on expensive nights out.

Cook at home and bring your lunch to work. Use public transportation.

Compare and cut your auto and home insurance premiums. Turn down the thermostat, dump magazine subscriptions, gym memberships and any other budget item you’re not using. You’ll find that savings build quickly.

Browse before you buy.

Assuming you’ve made a tight gift list, create a gift budget (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/YourGiftLog) tracking precisely what you’re willing to pay for every item. Also, don’t forget to budget for holiday entertainment (www.practicalmoneyskills. com/EntertainmentPlanner). It’s a potentially huge cost. Plan ahead and don’t waver.

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Watch gas and shipping.

Smart shoppers weigh the value of store trips versus online shopping.

They also keep an eagle eye for advertised online and shipping discounts.

Sign up for special deals and coupons, consolidate in-person trips to stores and make sure you review return policies at online and bricks-and-mortar stores before you buy. Paying return fees or missing a window to return a gift entirely can cost big money.

Keep good records.

Whether you track your finances on paper or on a computer, develop a system that allows you to match your holiday list to what you spend every year. Good recordkeeping not only allows you to track the numbers, but also prevents you from duplicating gifts or overspending year to year. And it’s always a good idea to keep a list of what you get from others to make sure you’re thanking people appropriately.

Finally, consider whether it’s worth making new holiday traditions that go beyond gift giving. Some families consider contributing throughout the year to a joint vacation or reunion fund to bring everyone together. You might also consider the needs of aging or needy relatives who need assistance with chores, transportation or pet care. The holidays are what you make them.

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Now that the holiday season is among us, many nonprofit organizations are reaching out for donations.

Nearly all nonprofit organizations suffer just as much, if not more, than businesses across the nation, many still recovering from the effects of the pandemic over the past two years.

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Clear the dashboard (of warning lights): • Driving around with the check engine or warning lights on thinking “it’s probably nothing?” Get it checked and cleared out before your trip because “it could be anything.”

And that could end up costing a lot of money.

• Thirty-three percent of Americans drive with their check engine light on for an average of nine days.

Keep windows clean and clear: • Windshield wipers that streak, squeak or flop should be replaced.

Make sure wiper blades aren’t cracking or deteriorating.

• Test defrosters and allow time for condensation to clear from the entire windshield before getting on the road.

• Clear all snow and ice from the windshield for proper visibility and from other parts of the car for the

safety of all drivers.

Pack a health and safety kit: • Stash extra face masks, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, a thermometer and even a package of rapid COVID tests if needed, to help protect and monitor your health while on the road. Bring water and extra snacks to reduce the need to stop during your trip.

• Pre-plan stops along your route, if possible, and be prepared for unexpected closures of restaurants and gas stations due to labor shortages.

Be aware of COVID regulations along your route and at your destination.

• Keep an emergency kit inside vehicle that includes a flashlight, jumper cables, cell phone charger, ice scraper, snow brush and blanket.

With more people working remotely, holiday travel starts now and will extend through the end of the year, which means the highways will be more crowded, despite high gas prices and COVID caseloads that are stalling and even surging in some places.

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Steps To Avoid Those Dreaded Holiday Pounds

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There are many traditions associated with the holidays—and one of them is the extra pounds everyone seems to gain during December. So, unless you want to spend January dieting and working off those extra pounds, you may want to think about taking some steps now, which can help you avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain.

It is still possible to enjoy the holidays and not gain a belly that shakes like a bowlful of jelly. It’s all about making smarter choices and overindulging a little, not a lot.

Holiday cooking tends to go overboard and that leaves lots of temptations remaining for days after celebrations. Think about how much food is really needed and not prepare more food than necessary. Having too much food makes it so easy to go to the refrigerator and choose a rich, high-calorie leftover instead of a more sensible choice.

If you do prepare more than you

need, freeze what is leftover instead of stocking it in the refrigerator. If an items needs to be unfrozen, it is more likely to be skipped for a better, healthier choice. Stock the refrigerator with healthy choices, such as carrots, celery and apples instead of the leftover cakes.

Of course, even on the holidays, the choices made can make a big difference. Pies are a traditional holiday dessert. However, all pies are not created equal.

Those double-crusted pies can be a waistline disaster, so take off the top layer of crust if served a pie with

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the crust has only 200. A slice of pumpkin pie, which is usually made without a top layer of crust, has a reasonable amount of about 230 calories. The same goes for custard pie, which has about 250 calories per slice. Moving up the calorie scale, a piece of mincemeat pie has about 300 calories, and a slice of pecan pie has around a whopping 470 calories.

A cup of chopped nuts has about 760 calories. To save calories, chop the nuts finer and then use only half of the suggested amount. By doing this, the baker will still disperse the flavor throughout the pie but will save calories. Do the same with chocolate chips, which have about 840 calories.

Use mini chocolate chips and only use half a cup to save 420 calories while still dispersing flavor.

Parties can also be a diet pitfall.

There are many goodies enjoyed at parties that can be a problem.

Despite the belief that overeating is the main culprit, the foods eaten tend to be very dense, so it’s easy to gain weight without overeating.

A half cup of eggnog has about 180 calories. Therefore, having just a half cup a week, without making other cuts, will result in gaining a half pound for the week.

Some hors d’oeuvres are a problem.

Think twice about having any that are

in a pastry, since each one can have up to 150 calories.

Choose only the hors d’oeuvres that you really want and passing on others so as not to waste calories.

Bring food as a gift to a party. The host is likely to put your offering out, so you will have a choice of something that’s healthier. However, if you choose to indulge in the appetizers presented to you, take your own plate and make your own healthier choices, as opposed to having the host select food items for you. Seek out shrimp cocktail.

Alcohol can be another waistline danger. Always keep a cup in your hand, as party guests without one are more likely to be offered a drink. Keep that cup filled with club soda, diet soda or ice water.

If indulging in cocktails, alternate alcoholic drinks with non-calorie drinks to cut your alcohol and calorie consumption in half. When having mixed drinks, use diet soda or non-calorie drinks, so you don’t mix sugar in your alcohol. Don’t mix caffeinated beverages with alcohol, as the caffeine will make you feel less impaired, even though you are.

Plan ahead. This doesn’t mean skipping a meal.

It takes your brain half an hour to realize you have eaten, so if you haven’t eaten, you are more likely to overeat when you do begin your dining. Plan out your day and have a healthy lunch, such as lean ham, roast beef or turkey on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomatoes but no mayonnaise. Drink plenty of water and eat a nutrition bar.

Another important task is to schedule routine exercise. With so much going on at this time of the year, exercise can often be skipped, which also contributes to weight gain.

Exercise not only burns calories, it also burns stress, and being stressed causes individuals to eat more.

Walk your dog for an extra 10 minutes, schedule gym time or do a family exercise.

Step on a scale at least once a week.

Those who step on a scale and see they’ve gained five pounds in early December are more likely to make changes and avoid the shock of seeing a 10 or 15 pound gain in January.

—With Northwell Health

WHAT TO DO

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yard for the largest selection of Christmas trees you will find anywhere.

Have your pictures taken with Santa, mail a letter to Santa, walk-through the animated Christmas story and enjoy the brass band.

Santa will be available for photos every day until Dec. 23. A beloved tradition for more than 50 years at Hicks, mail a letter to Magic of Christmas Santa in one of the North Christmas is a very special Pole mailboxes and Santa holiday at Hicks Nurseries in will respond to each and Westbury. The garden center every one. A self-addressed is transformed into a magical stamped envelope is needed Christmas wonderland that to receive a reply. Admission brings holiday cheer to evis free however, donations of eryone. Thousands of poinnon-perishable food item(s) settia plants welcome you as for Long Island Cares are you enter the greenhouse. greatly appreciated.

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SHIPPING YOUR GIFTS

Send Your Packages Early This

Peak season means extra mail and package

There are many factors that go into creating your holiday plans. Do you stay home or go visiting? Do you send gifts or deliver them Santa-style to friends and loved ones?

If you’re like many of us, no matter what happens, you will likely send at least one or two special gifts to people for the holidays. Regardless of how many packages and greetings you drop in the mail, it’s always important to mail your gifts and cards early.

The 2020 holiday season was a record-setting year for the Postal Service. Specifically, 13 billion letters, cards and packages were processed and delivered under some of the most difficult circumstances we’ve faced in the past century.

For the 2021 peak season — the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day — the Postal Service will deliver more mail and packages

to homes than any other shipper. It’s anticipated that between 850 million and 950 million packages will be delivered for the holidays. The total number of letters, cards and packages processed and delivered is estimated to be more than 12 billion.

The Postal Service will expand Sunday delivery, beginning Nov. 28, to locations with high package volumes.

USPS already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities and expects to deliver more than 9.7 million packages each Sunday throughout the holiday season. Mail carriers will also deliver packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations.

The Postal Service plans all year for the peak holiday season. This year’s preparations include leasing 7.5 million square feet of additional space across more than 40 annexes to handle the increase in the number of packages

being mailed. The Postal Service is also currently hiring for more than 40,000 seasonal positions to help process and deliver the mail.

Since April, the Postal Service has installed 92 of 112 new package sorting machines, reflecting the “Delivering for America” plan’s $40 billion of planned investment over 10 years. Additionally, more than 50 machines that can sort large packages are expected to be up and running prior to December. The new machinery gives the Postal Service the capacity to process an additional 4.5 million packages each day.

New for This Year

As of Aug. 29, the cost of a Forever stamp increased to 58 cents from 55 cents. There are also temporary price increases in place through 12:01 a.m., Central Time, Dec. 26, on

all retail and commercial domestic competitive parcels for some of our more-popular shipping products, which also includes military shipping — Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select, USPS Retail Ground and Parcel Return Service. International products are unaffected. These temporary rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with the revenue to cover extra costs in anticipation of peak-season volume surges similar to levels experienced in 2020.

Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days

The busiest time of the year begins two weeks before Christmas. It’s expected that customer traffic at all Post Office locations will steadily increase beginning the week of Dec. 6.

The week of Dec. 13-18 is anticipated to be the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week. Additionally, the Postal Service predicts that nearly 2.3

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billion pieces of First-Class Mail, including greeting cards and packages, will be processed and delivered the week of Dec. 13.

Skip the Trip and Ship Online

Consumers don’t have to leave home to ship their packages. They can visit usps.com for available at-home shipping options. It’s estimated nearly 500,000 consumers will use the Click-N-Ship feature and other online services on Dec. 14 to order free Priority Mail boxes*, print shipping labels, purchase postage and request free next-day Package Pickup.

Dec. 19 is predicted to be the Postal Service’s busiest day online with more than 12.5 million consumers expected to visit usps.com for help shipping that special holiday gift. And usps.com is always open.

2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

The Postal Service recommends the

following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office (APO/ FPO/DPO) and domestic addresses*: Dec. 9 — APO/FPO/DPO (all ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail Dec. 15 — USPS Retail Ground service Dec. 16 — APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express Military service Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards) Dec. 17 — First-Class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) Dec. 18 — Priority Mail service Dec. 23 — Priority Mail Express* service

Hawaii to/from mainland Dec. 17 — Priority Mail and FirstClass Mail Dec. 21 — Priority Mail Express *Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. Actual

Observe shipping deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive in time. delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time, and other conditions. Some restrictions apply.

For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days.

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Dec. 18 — First-Class Mail Dec. 18 — Priority Mail

Dec. 21 — Priority Mail Express

Delivering for the Military and Overseas

The Postal Service also processes mail for overseas Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) recipients. The DoD measures mail volumes in pounds not pieces, and USPS expects to process more than 12.6 million pounds of mail for APO/ FPO/DPO destinations this holiday season.

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very day, the Farmingdale Union Free School District strives to create a learning environment and curriculum that is both engaging and innovative in the ever-changing education landscape.

The district’s latest efforts come in the form of Portrait of a Graduate, a nationally recognized and proven pathway to elevating school district offerings to best position its students for success inside and outside the classroom.

“The last 18 months have been a monumental challenge for us all,” Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini said. “As COVID-19 cases recede and our schools fully open up for our students, we now have a window of opportunity to refocus our at- The Farmingdale School District is in the midst of executing Portrait of a Graduate, a nationally recognized and proven pathway to elevating school district offerings to best position its students for success inside and outside tention by redefining our collective the classroom. (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District) expectations for our graduates. This is quite possibly the most important Together, we can create and adopt Farmingdale graduates.” work we may ever undertake here in prepare our students for life after high school will serve as an invaluour own set of student outcomes —Submitted by the Farmingdale Schools and we need able component in this process. to serve as a North Star for all Farmingdale School District all of our stakeholders to take an active role as we form our Portrait of a Graduate.”

While still in the development phase, the Farmingdale School District has commenced outreach efforts to key sectors of the community and stakeholders. In doing so, At a collection of used clothing and the district is able to obtain a diverse other items, Catholic Daughters Court set of perspectives and feedback #1690 of St. Bernard’s Parish collected on how it can expand upon its aca210 bags of materials weighing in at demic and extracurricular offerings 4,840 pounds. to better prepare students for life The items collected included after graduation. Throughout the clothing, shoes, handbags, sheets, beginning of fall, community membelts, towels, coats, bathing suits, bers will be prompted to provide cover ups and baseball hats. The feedback on several topics related to destination of the collection is an the academic processes, programs, affiliate of ACLD (Adults and Children and outcomes within the district With Learning Disabilities) program via the platform ThoughtExchange, Members of the Catholic Daughters Court of St. Bernard’s Parish in Levitcalled ReWearAble. which promotes an open exchange town with Father Ralph Sommer, pastor, and members of the ReWearAble The event was chaired by Susan of thoughts on a shared platform. team filled a truck with materials for recycling and repurposing.

Maher and Louise Cassano. “This was (Photo courtesy of LuCas Communications) Once all data has been collected a great collection for a very worthy and synthesized, the district will cause” Maher said.

ReWearable accepts clothing in any oldest and largest volunteer orgaprovide the results of this effort “ReWearAble is an organization condition and of all types and sizes. nizations of Catholic women in the with the community and adopt that is unique and serves its popuCall 516-822-2099 or email info@reAmericas. It strives to embrace the practices that will continue to lead lation in a number of ways through wearable.org for more information or principle of faith working through Farmingdale students down a path employment and repurposing mateto schedule a pickup by ReWearAble. love in the promotion of justice, of success. rials that helps support other worthy ReWearAble was created by equality, and the advancement of hu“We must come together as a causes,” Cassano explained.

Adults and Children with Learning man rights and human dignity for all. community united in our vision for ReWearAble is a recycling and and Developmental Disabilities, Go to www.catholicdaughters.org/ for the future success of our students,” job creation program committed to Inc. (ACLD), a leading Long Island information on Catholic Daughters. said Dr. William Brennan, assistant helping people with developmental based not-for-profit agency. ACLD To learn more about the St. Bernard’s superintendent for innovation disabilities pursue enviable lives is devoted to supporting the pursuit Court of CDA, contact Sue Maher at and organizational development. through employment. Employees of of an enviable life for children and susan.maher3@verizon.net or Susan “Implementing a mechanism ReWearAble conduct the in-house adults with autism, learning and other Stalzer at susiegirl2868@aol.com. by which parents, staff and the sorting ensuring everything collected developmental disabilities.

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SAVING TOMORROW The almost $30 million upcoming school bond proposal promises 21st century improvements to the James H Vernon School, Theodore Roosevelt School, Administration Building and Oyster Bay High School.

Voting is Tuesday, Dec. 7.

The act includes a turf field at the Oyster Bay High School.

There are definite health risks of chemicals in synthetic turf.

These fields are made from crushed rubber, plastic pellets and plastic blades of grass.

Tainted runoff can contaminate water supplies where these fields are installed. In July 2019 the federal Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged that synthetic turf contains toxic chemicals,

PFAS-polyfluoroalkyl substances that can be cancer causing. Children are exposed to chemicals by touching, and possibly swallowing crumbled rubber that makes up the backing or breathing chemicals that out-gas into the air according to the Children’s Environmental Health Center of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

At a school meeting I was told by Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni that turf fields are not as bad as they used to be. Then can you say if you smoked 4 cigarettes a day, it is not as bad as smoking 10 a day? By the way, cigarettes are still being sold even though there is substantial evidence substantiating the deadly health risks. We

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Theodore Roosevelt Park and one that was just installed last year at Vernon School.

Do we risk installing another at Oyster Bay High School? How many turf fields do we need in a small square mile radius?

Do we add to the tipping point and add another field at Oyster Bay High School?

Be part of the solution and not add to the problems of climate change.

Please call Superintendent Francesco Ianni at 516-6246506 and let him know your concerns and remove from consideration the school bond to be voted on Tuesday, Dec. 7. “The Actions of Today create the Tranquility of Tomorrow.”

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Consider the carbon footprint of the industry that manufactures these products.

The toxic water created in manufacturing goes into a holding tank that threatens our ground water and waterways all around the country.

There is outgassing of the fields and the breakdown of chemicals that leach directly into runoff and into our own groundwater.

To fight climate change, NYC began construction on a $107 million barrier to fight the city’s rising sea levels.

We are at a tipping point. We have two turf fields already in close proximity, one at

Being Generous With Your Partner Can Enhance Your Relationship “My partner and I each contribute 50 percent to the relationship.” I hear this statement a lot, as people note that it makes them feel as if there is equity in the relationship and that they are each pulling their own weight. While great in theory, meeting in the middle rarely happens in practice.

There will be times when one

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partner cannot contribute as much as they would like to.

If keeping tabs on what each contributes, the one who is able to carry more at the moment, may feel slighted by the other partner. Instead, give all you can whenever you can; be generous.

Dr. John Gottman notes that the way in which partners deposit into their emotional bank accounts affects the satisfaction derived from the relationship. People who deposit to their accounts, without adopting a tit-for-tat strategy, or just giving exactly what it received, can enhance their relationship. Therefore, being generous and making many

deposits into that account can strengthen your bond.

Other research from the University of Virginia’s National Marriage Project examined 2,870 participants and found that people with the highest scores on the generosity scale were more likely to report that they were very happy in their marriages.

In their study the researchers defined generosity as giving Marisa T. Cohen, PhD things to your spouse both freely and abundantly. This 1. Recognizing and can include making coffee for addressing our partner’s your partner in the morning bids. or buying them a present.

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The Pandemic’s Unsung Heroes All of us—no matter where we live, where we work or whether we consider ourselves left or right or somewhere in the middle—share at least one thing: We are eternally grateful for the dedication of the doctors, nurses, EMTs and other frontline responders who have worked tirelessly, even when tired-to-the-bone, throughout the pandemic.

In the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, we all remember how residents of New York City took to the streets or their balconies each night at 7 p.m. to bang on pots to show their appreciation for the work of these healthcare heroes. It was a moving sight amid so much tragedy.

But there is another group of heroes that have rarely been given the credit they deserve during these challenging times: parents.

Although children and teens sometimes forget that their parents are real people with real struggles of their own, mothers and fathers have had to deal with enormous stresses as a result of the pandemic.

They’ve had to deal with social isolation, job insecurity, financial hardships, family health crises, loss of loved ones and more. Through it all, they’ve needed to be there for their kids, reassuring them that normal life would return.

Parents had an enormous amount to deal with. Young people who already dealt with various mental health issues found their symptoms heightened, while many others experienced those challenges for the first time. Depression and anxiety were (and continue to be) widespread, but many kids exhibited an increase in anger,

aggressiveness and impulsivity as they attempted to manage remote schooling, the loss of social connections and activities, and the lack of privacy and space that came with 24/7 togetherness with family.

And, as kids and teens tend to do, they often took out their frustrations on their parents.

At North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, we recognized early on that the pandemic would put a strain not only on kids but also on their families. We started a series of free, virtual pandemic Parent Support Groups where mothers, fathers and other caregivers could express their own frustrations and learn from others that they were not alone.

With the guidance of one of our therapists, they shared ideas for helping children structure their time. They spoke of the struggles of remote schooling and learned coping strategies. They learned how to be a “container,” or a kind of safety valve, for their children’s feelings. And they were given a safe space to express their own fears.

Today, in what is often called “the new normal,” most of us are in a different place when it comes to the pandemic. Kids

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that our partners may seek connection, such as asking a question or resting their head on our shoulder. Recognizing and acknowledging our partner’s bids and then turning toward them to address them will enable us to generously deposit into the emotional bank account of our relationship. Our partners will feel heard, understood,

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are back in school; the vaccine has provided a level of comfort that didn’t exist in the early days of the virus; and we are able to be out and about in the world once again, albeit with precautions and wariness.

Still, the challenges for kids and parents alike are far from over. We are just beginning to realize how the pandemic has impacted our children’s feelings of security and wellbeing, while still dealing with our own fears. Uncertainty remains about what will happen in the future.

But one thing gives me comfort: After witnessing the courage, steadfastness and love parents displayed during these last 19 months, I am certain that they will rise to the challenge.

If you are a parent or caregiver, give yourself credit for all you’ve done for your family. Be sure to engage in self-care while you continue to care for your kids and your community. The usual coping skills apply: support from friends, exercise, time in nature, meditation—whatever

your partner contributes, either to your relationship or 2. Give compliments. to the world. Thank them for Acknowledge your partner’s being a good parent to your successes and strengths and children or for being a caring generously and authentically philanthropist. Sometimes compliment them. By sharing we assume that our partners what they did/do well you know what and why we value deposit into the account and them, but this may not be the create a culture in which both case. Being acknowledged partners celebrate one another. for hard work and effort can be a welcomed surprise and 3. Express gratitude. this recognition adds to the Share gratitude for all that emotional bank account.

helps you take a deep breath and feeds your spirit.

Finally, reach out for professional support if you are feeling overwhelmed or if your children are struggling.

Real heroes know that going it alone—especially as we enter the hectic holiday season—doesn’t make you brave. We are all navigating uncharted waters, and sharing our thoughts, expectations, successes and frustrations with other parents can strengthen

our confidence and help steer us on a course that enhances performance, achievement and fulfillment.

—Bruce Kaufstein, LCSW, is the Director of Clinical Services at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading children’s mental health agency, 516-626-1971.

He will be retiring from the Guidance Center at the end of this year after 37 years of dedicated service.

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Send it to editorial@antonmediagroup.com 4. Keep it positive.

John Gottman noted that to keep a relationship healthy, interactions must skew positive. Just to keep the union afloat, there must be five positives (statements and/or actions) for every one negative. Therefore, be mindful of the language you use with your partner and the interactions you have with them. Rather than pointing out what they fail to

do, reinforce their positive contributions.

Rather than accounting for everything you and your partner give to the relationship, be generous and give freely. This will shift the nature of your partnership and strengthen your bond.

—Dr. Marisa Cohen is a relationship scientist and coach, and teaches psychology at the college level.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Recently, Voices for Truth and Humanity (V4TH) and its 200 guests celebrated the enormous support for its mission at their successful second annual Remembrance Awards Dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The event had taken a year hiatus due to COVID. The evening’s distinguished honorees included Remembrance Award winners Marion and Elisha Wiesel, the wife and son of Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, as well as Public Service Award Winners Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern and renowned educator Dr. Lorna Lewis.

The gravity of the timing of this year’s dinner was not lost on anyone, as the event took place while Kristallnacht programs were being held around the world commemorating the start of the Holocaust, and veterans were being celebrated for their sacrifice and selfless duty to country on Veterans Day. The evening’s speakers reinforced V4TH’s clear and focused mission, to promote the adoption of a curriculum on the Holocaust, slavery, and other genocides in public schools throughout the United States. Recent surveys alarmingly demonstrate that younger generations have little to no knowledge of the Holocaust, or an understanding of the magnitude of the atrocities that were committed.

The program included a panel discussion moderated by noted TV news anchor and correspondent,

From left: NYS Assemblyman Steve Stern and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney received the Public Service Award at the Voices for Truth & Humanity’s second annual Remembrance Awards dinner. Also seen are award-winning journalist Rita Cosby and the former president of the NYS Council of School Superintendents Dr. Lorna Lewis. (Contributed photo) radio host, and best selling author Rita Cosby who told the harrowing and deeply moving story of her father, who grew up in Poland during World War II and although not Jewish, was arrested for helping Jews imprisoned in the ghetto, then escaping only to be saved by allied troops.

The panel discussion featured a lively conversation with Congresswoman Maloney, Assemblyman Stern, and Dr. Lewis, each answering questions about state mandates on Holocaust education and the inconsistent foundation students receive because those mandates are rarely followed by a formalized curriculum, or testing metrics to measure learning outcomes.

Congresswoman Maloney’s Never Again Education Act, which was passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Trump, reinforced the need for Holocaust education and provided funding and resources for its implementation.

Assemblyman Stern, co-sponsor of a bill in the NY State Assembly to study the limitations of current Holocaust education in the state, expressed his belief that education is the key to combating the alarming rise in incidents of anti-Semitism and hate plaguing the country. Dr. Lewis, a pioneer in education and the first woman of color to be President of the New York State Council of School

Superintendents, explained that the current extent of Holocaust education in each school district is unfortunately dependent upon the demographics of the community, and whether it is locally considered a topic of importance.

Elisha Wiesel accepted the Remembrance Award on behalf of himself and his mother Marion who is 90 years old. Together, they lead the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity.

Wiesel gave a serious voice to the need for young people to be educated about the Holocaust, and to be aware of history and learn from the past.

Wiesel also admonished the attendees to reject the lies and propaganda of the BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) movement targeting Israel, explaining that the world’s lone Jewish nation and homeland of the Jewish people is under attack by those who seek her destruction, emphasizing that it is critical to accept that hate emanates from both the right and the left.

The Wiesel family was presented with a sculpture by world renowned artist Tmima, herself a daughter of a Holocaust survivor. The piece depicts suitcases taken from the inmates at Auschwitz. Remembrance Award 2019 winner Martin Bloch, himself a Holocaust survivor, presented the Wiesel family with this year’s award.

To learn more about Voices for Truth and Humanity or to join in their mission, visit www.voices4truthand humanity.org.

—Submitted by Henry Levy, Alan Manheim and Glen Landow

Centenarian Jack Delott Honored

First responders and emergency services joining city officials passing hundreds of frozen turkeys to people in need.

(Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard’s Farmingdale)

In keeping with the holiday spirit, police officers and first responders formed a human assembly line, passing turkeys, one-by-one, and helping place them in the back of vehicles to be delivered throughout the community to designated families who are in need

as part of a larger community effort

by Stew Leonard’s Farmingdale. The supermarket chain is providing more than 3,000 turkeys to food insecure people throughout the tri-state area.

—Submitted by Stew Leonard’s Farmingdale

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D–Plainview) recently visited The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho to celebrate resident Jack Delott’s 100th birthday.

Drucker marked the joyous occasion by presenting Delott with a Nassau County Legislature Citation during a Wednesday, Nov. 10 celebration. “It was truly an honor and a privilege to join Jack to celebrate this wonderful milestone,” Drucker said. “Happy 100th birthday, Jack—we wish you many more years of good health and happiness.”

(Photo courtesy of the office of Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

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SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR DIABETES AWARENESS The Mineola Union Free School District is showing its support for National Diabetes Awareness Month. Last month, Hampton Street, Jackson Avenue and Meadow Drive all held outdoor walks to raise awareness. Students and staff at Meadow Drive School also formed the shape of the JDRF donation shoe to display support for the leading global organization funding type one diabetes research. Students at other buildings including Mineola High School wore blue clothing to acknowledge Diabetes Awareness Month.

—Submitted by the Mineola Union Free School District

Real-World Money Management

After the diabetes awareness walk, Meadow Drive School students and staff formed the shape of the JDRF donation shoe. (Contributed photo)

As part of the Levittown Public Schools’ collaboration with Jovia Financial Federal Credit Union, students in Alice LoGiudice’s personal money management class at Division Avenue High School received a real-world lesson from a local professional. Joseph Prinzo, business development relationship manager for Jovia, visited the class and spoke about basic banking concepts, the differences between banks and credit unions and other financial literacy concepts. He also shared about the various ways in which Jovia supports the education community locally through student scholarships and teacher grants.

— Submitted by Levittown Public Schools.

(Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

CREATING CLOCKS IN ENGINEERING CLASS The Stony Brook Engineering course at Oyster Bay High School introduces students to engineering fundamentals and puts a large focus on collaborative projects. Students recently wrapped up the gears unit where they learned about gear ratios, design and the many variables that go into forming them. As a culminating project, they are creating clocks, or one-minute interval timers.

Applying what they learned during the unit, the students create the clocks

from start to finish. First by brainstorming, choosing which ideas will work, designing, 3D printing materials and ultimately assembling the final product. In total, the project takes around two and a half weeks. Students are challenged with not only thinking about functionality and spacing, they also work to make something aesthetically pleasing.

—Submitted by Oyster Bay -East Norwich Central School District

Kindergarteners proudly parading through the halls of Glenwood Landing Elementary School. (Photo by Shelly Newman)

ANNUAL GLENWOOD LANDING KINDERGARTEN READING PARADE The Glenwood Landing kindergarteners have been very busy falling in love with reading throughout their Emergent Storybook unit.

The annual GWL Kindergarten Reading Parade took place on Friday, Nov. 12. Led by their teachers, students in each of the kindergarten classes marched through the hallways with signs and books in their hands to the applause and cheers of their older peers at Glenwood Landing School.

At the end of the parade, the youngest emerging readers walked away with the confidence and encouragement they needed to tackle the hard work of beginning to read and understand stories on their own! Go grab a book and read, kindergarteners.

—Article written with assistance from GWL Kindergarten Teachers —Submitted by North Shore Central School District

Students of Oyster Bay High School learning about engineering clocks.

(Contributed photo from Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District)

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Near And Far, Massapequa Athletes Make College Choices

rom colleges on Long Island to universities more than 800 miles away, 23 student-athletes from Massapequa High School have made their commitments to continue playing sports at the next level. The seniors were honored at a signing ceremony on Nov. 10, with proud parents and siblings on hand for the momentous occasion.

Many of the athletes still have a season to go with the Chiefs before joining their collegiate teams. Principal Barbara Lowell said it is an exciting time for the students to be able to finish out their Massapequa athletic careers while also having some clarity with their future plans. She comMassapequa High School’s athletic department recognized 23 seniors who mended the students for their abilities will be continuing their athletic careers in college next year during a cereboth on the field and in the classroom. mony on Nov. 10. (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District) There were also congratulatory reGreenblatt, Rutgers University; marks from Interim Superintendent of • Baseball—Matt Hannon, Hofstra University; Anthony Matturro, Kali Konstantinakos, University Schools Brian Conboy and Director of University of Bridgeport of Chicago; Olivia Marlow, Physical Education, Health, Athletics • Lacrosse—Luchianna Cardello, University of Connecticut; Vincent and Recreation Shannon McEntee.

Hofstra University; Kimberly McDermott, Hofstra University; The college-bound athletes are:

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Anthony Mollica, Hofstra University; Richard Vaselli, SUNY Plattsburgh Lacrosse and Soccer—Mia Baldinger, SUNY New Paltz Soccer—Julia Gagliano, SUNY Cortland; Lia Howard, University of Illinois; Nicole Kilkenny, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Jessica Lynskey, Fairfield University; Gianna Savella, Syracuse University Softball—Antonia Busa, SUNY Oneonta; Ryan Starr, Syracuse University; Mary Stork; Bloomsburg University; Kimberly Westenberg, SUNY Cortland Swimming—Brooke Haug, Towson University Volleyball—Emily Keaveney, Springfield College; Megan Kirtyan, Springfield College Wrestling—Alexander Giuliani – Sacred Heart University —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

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THURSDAY, DEC. 2

Richard Thompson The Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington presents the legendary singer-songwriter at 7:30 p.m. Information and tickets at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call the box office at 516-767-6444.

www.plantingfields.org for more information.

Austen Classic The EastLine Theatre presents the Long Island premiere of Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice at the First Presbyterian Church, 79 E Main St, Babylon in Babylon. Through Dec. 19. Free. Visit eastlinetheatre. org for info.

SATURDAY, DEC. 4 Deck the Halls Benefit Cocktail party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Coe Hall supports the restoration of Planting Fields Arboretum.

Tickets are priced from $275. Visit

the Nassau Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.newyorkriptide.com for tickets.

SUNDAY, DEC. 5 New York Riptide Dave Koz and Friends The National Lacrosse League team will The saxophonist returns to the make its season debut at 7:30 p.m. at Tilles Center with his 24th annual

Spencer McLaughlin as Mr. Darcy and Éirinn Margaret Kless as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice for EastLine Theatre, premiering Dec. 4.

(Photo by Nicole Savin)

Christmas show. 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Visit www.tillescenter.org for information.

Holiday Doop Wop The NYCB Theatre at Westbury presents Dick Fox’s Holiday Doo Wop Extravaganza at 6 p.m. Visit www. thetheatreatwestbury.com for info.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8

DECEMBER 3

Leadership Talk Zoom event from 6 to 7:30 p.m., part of Adelphi’s Great Minds, Great Conversations: “Leadership in a Squid Game World.” Visit www.adelphi.edu/ events for information.

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DECEMBER 9

Hubble Comes Down To Earth At the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City.

Traveling exhibit immerses visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble mission and introduces the James Webb Space Telescope. Visit www.cradleofaviation.org for tickets and information.

DECEMBER 10

Craft & Gift Show Daily from 10 a,m. to 9 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 26 at Broadway Commons Mall, 358 North Broadway, Hicksville. Vendors selling art, crafts, and gifts.

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Toys For Tots Drive Assemblyman Michael Montesano (R– Glen Head) will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots from now until Dec.15 at his district office, 111 W. Old Country Road, Hicksville.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shoppers Market Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Samanea Mall parking lot, 1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury.

Vendors and food trucks.

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HOMES

Recently Sold

The Cuddly Opossum

T This completely renovated two-story house at 21 Viking Rd. in Glenwood Landing sold on Nov. 3 for $615,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The home has vaulted ceilings, skylights and an open-floor plan. The l-shaped living room, dining room combo includes a fireplace and sliding doors to a huge deck. It has a one-car attached garage. The basement is full and finished. This home is located in a cul-de-sac.

This splendid Colonial built in 1908 at 13 Glen Ln. in Glenwood Landing sold on Sept. 24 for $885,000 and is close to the Blue Ribbon Glenwood Landing Elementary School. This four bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home is perfect for entertaining. It has a laundry room, gym and office. The master bedroom with vaulted ceilings has an en suite bath and walk-in closet. There is a gas fireplace in the library. The home has an alarm system, sprinklers and fenced-in property. There is a porch in the front of the home and a Trex deck and patio in the backyard. Beautiful plantings and greenery add to the privacy. This home has two parking spaces in the attached garage. The basement is unfinished. The attic has pull-down stairs for access.

he only native marsupial (mammals with pouches) in North America, opossums are the size of a large house cat. Their fur ranges in color from snow white to jet black, and their tail is nearly hairless and rat-like. They tend to be solitary and nomadic and are primarily nocturnal in activity.

When threatened, they bare their teeth, hiss and/or “play dead.”

They range from Canada to Costa Rica and from the east coast to the great plains and along the western coast of the United States. They live in a wide range of habitats from woods to brush to open fields, but prefer wet areas near streams and swamps. Opossums are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about anything, such as small animals, plants, worms, amphibians, fruits, vegetables, carrion and garbage.

Opossums breed once or twice per year, producing litters averaging around eight young from late winter through spring and summer. Consider the breeding season when dealing with wildlife in defense of property.

An opossum in your yard should not be a problem, as they are not aggressive or destructive and do not attack or threaten pets or dig burrows. They are beneficial to humans because they feed on many types of insects, like ticks, crickets and

beetles, as well as on mice and voles. Opossums may get into garbage or pet food left outside and will sometimes raid poultry houses to eat eggs. They will also get into gardens to feed on fruits and vegetables.

How to keep opossums out of your garden • A fence is the only sure way to keep opossums out of your garden.

• Bury four-foot high garden-type fencing approximately one to two feet underground and angled outward to prevent opossums from digging under it. Bend about one foot of the fencing’s upper edge outward 90 degrees to discourage climbing • Small two-wire electric fence systems may also be effective, especially when protecting valuable fruit trees, berries or corn • Regularly pick up any fallen and rotting fruit or vegetables and dispose of them in the trash.

• Taste and odor repellents may provide some protection around garden crops.

• Keep your garden well-lit at night. Opossums prefer darkness.

Visit www.wildlifehelp.org to learn more about opossums and other nuisance wildlife control and prevention.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor.

Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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Police Investigate Shots Fired In Hicksville

The Second Squad reports the details of a shots fired incident that occurred on Nov. 14 at 1:10 a.m. in Hicksville According to detectives, Second Precinct officers responded to a disturbance in front of Nelly’s Tacqueria Saloon, located at 365 West Old Country Rd. An 18-year-old male victim was involved in a verbal dispute with three male subjects. The dispute escalated and one of the male subjects fired multiple shots with a handgun but the victim was not injured. The three subjects entered a vehicle and fled the scene traveling westbound on West Old Country Road. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477 or call 911.

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Lane. The vehicle fled the scene.

The female victim suffered severe trauma and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2448477. All callers will remain anonymous.

Pedestrian Killed In North Bellmore Accident

The Homicide Squad is investigating a serious vehicular accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Nov. 15 at 3:51 a.m. in North Bellmore.

According to detectives, a 41-yearold male was operating a 2015 GMC and struck a 70-year-old male at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Newbridge Road. The pedestrian, Muhammed Younis of Bellmore, suffered severe trauma and was removed to a local hospital by a Nassau County Police Department ambulance. He was pronounced dead by hospital staff Police Investigate Serious Car Accident In Massapequa afterwards. The operator of the vehicle remained at scene. The investigation The Homicide Squad reports the is ongoing. details of a serious auto accident involving a pedestrian that occurred Car Plunges Into Marina on Nov. 15 at 1:23 p.m. in Massapequa.

In Oyster Bay According to detectives, a 72-year-old Homicide Squad Detectives are female pedestrian was struck by a dark color, late-model Ford pick-up truck at investigating an incident that occurred the intersection of Front Street and Park on Nov. 18 at 3:07 p.m. in Oyster Bay.

According to detectives, a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling through the parking lot of the Theodore Roosevelt Marina, located at 5 Bay Ave. The vehicle struck a fence and became submerged in the water trapping an 85-year-old male inside. Bay Constables and responding police officers removed the male from the water and transported him to an area hospital. The male was pronounced at 4:47 p.m. by a hospital physician. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Police Respond To Construction Accident In Manhorhaven

The Sixth Squad is investigating an aided case that occurred on Nov. 18 at 4:34 p.m. in Manorhaven.

According to detectives, a 38-yearold male was inspecting a chimney on the second floor of a residence located on Orchard Beach Boulevard.

The male fell to the ground, striking his head and back. A male coworker called 911 and the aided was air lifted

by Nassau County Police Aviation Unit in Helicopter 6 to an area hospital for treatment. The male is listed in stable condition. Investigation is ongoing.

Police Arrest Man For Assault In Elmont

The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of

an Elmont man for an incident that occurred on Nov. 21 at 1:07 a.m. in Elmont.

According to detectives, Fifth Precinct officers responded to a disturbance at 490 Hempstead Tpke.

Upon arrival it was determined that a male subject was involved in an altercation with a 56-year-old female and a 67-year-old male, while on the sidewalk. The subject began to hit the victims with a metal lock inside a sock. The subject fled the scene prior to police arrival and was located by responding officers a short while later.

The defendant 34-year-old Tanner-Rey Perez, was placed into custody without further incident. The male and female victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The defendant was also transported to an area hospital for injuries he sustained during the altercation.

While at the hospital, Perez became combative with officers. As the officers attempted to restrain the defendant he began to actively resist. As a result, an officer suffered a hand laceration.

The officer received treatment for his injuries while at the hospital.

Perez has been charged with three counts of second-degree assault, second-degree attempted escape and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned on Nov. 21 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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OBITUARIES BETHPAGE June I. Costa, 77, of Bethpage passed away on Nov. 12. Treasured wife of 58 years to Rosario. Loving mother of Roy (Suzanne Jakab), Daren (Tina) and the late John (Michele).

Adored grandmother of Cody, Tyler, Samantha, Amanda, Giana, Rocco, Paul and Ava. Dear sister of the late Jack Jaeger. Her beloved dog, Cooper was with her till her final moments. Visitation and Funeral Services were held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Cremation private.

Rita Bischoff, 89, of Bethpage, passed away on Oct. 27. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Frederick. Loving mother of Barbara Kaleda (the late Greg) and Fred (Audrey).

Cherished grandmother of Elena. Vistation and funeral services were held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Interment followed at Melville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale.

Theresa E. Braband of Bethpage died on Oct. 15. Loving wife of the late John H. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine Scanlon (Keith), Lesley Johnson (George), Jeanne and the late Marty Rosenthal. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt and Trudden Funeral Home in Farmingdale.

Joseph Desmonie, 64, of Bethpage, on Oct, 21. Loving Father of Stephen and Jennifer Oswald (George). Adored Grandfather of Lucas and Lilliana. Dear brother of Diane Sciallo (Anthony).

Visitation was held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment took place at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Lucy Morello, “Cookie”, 84 longtime Bethpage resident passed away on Oct. 5.

Reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Anthony. Loving and Devoted mother of Anthony Jr., Laura Flannery (Patrick) and Madeline Morello. Dear sister of Vinny DiFilippo (Virginia). Treasured Aunt to Vincent DiFilippo (Michelle) and Debra DeFina (Paul).

Cherished great aunt of Vincent, Jack, Kimberly, Caroline, Jenna and Gabriella. Lucy loved to spend time and take care of her family. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Josephine Vitale, 99, of Bethpage, formerly

of Farmingdale passed away on November 11.

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Rosanne Murray (George), Kathleen Macholz (William), Frank (Kelly), Sharron Wood (Jay) and the late Patrick (Vita). Cherished grandmother of Frank, Joseph, Denise Vitelli, Donna Casanova, Lori Lynch, George, Gina Lippi, Bill, Frank, Allison, Michael, Anthony and Alexis DiMartino. Blessed great grandmother to 27 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at The Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Norbert J.Willis, “Nobby,” of Bethpage, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 17, at the age of 62. He was born in Ireland to his late parents, John and Annie. Beloved husband of 38 years to Helena. Loving father of James (Diana), John and Siobhan (Jake Chaney). Adored “DaDa” of Ryan and Tessa. Cherished baby brother of Molly Hennessy (the late Tommy), Esther Bailey (Stephen), Robert (Bridie), John (Julie Hill) and Martin (Susan). Dear son-in-law to Christine Keogan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church.

Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. OYSTER BAY Harold C. L. Beardsley of Oyster Bay, passed away on Nov. 17. Beloved husband of the late Lawana May (Hansen). Devoted father of Clifford (Debra), Leah (Mark) Landro, Janet (William) Maiorello and Charlotte (Peter) Elia. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Christopher, Nicholas, Michael, Mary, Hannah, Zachary and Jacqueline.

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MANHASSET LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Installation of Water Main and Appurtenances Manhasset Crest - REBID H2M Project No.: MLWD1602 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) 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.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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

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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 MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT Brian J. Morris, Chairman Mark S. Sauvigne, Treasurer Steve Flynn, Secretary DATED: December 2, 2021 12-1-2021-1T-#228147-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 10:00am as permitted by a recent change in the NYS Open Meetings Law, and based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing.

APPEAL #21154 - JMP Orchard St. LLC; 25 Orchard Street, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 71, Lots 513-515; Zoned: Business-B Conditional use §70-139.J and variances from §§70103.P, 70-143.B, and 70146.B to construct a new 3-story office/senior living apartment building (a conditional use), with parking under a building, on a lot that is too small and too narrow, with the building too close to the street and side property line.

APPEAL #21155 - Lucid Group, USA, Inc. (Sign); 1950 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 219, Lot 9; Zoned Business-A Variance from §70-196.(J)(1) (f) to install a wall sign that is higher than permitted between the top of the sign and the ground.

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

All interested persons should appear via the Zoom link below and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. The Town Board room will not be open to the public and there will be no in-person access to the hearing. All documents pertaining to the above appeals are available via email at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov The live Zoom hearing may be accessed at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86730852863 or via phone at +1 929 436 2866

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Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, it is recommended that you register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@ northhempsteadny.gov no later than Friday, December 10, 2021. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/ questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on.

Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Members of the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board.

Written comments must be received 60 minutes prior to the meeting. Questions and/or comments which are timely submitted will be accepted and made a part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 12-1-2021-1T-#228144-MAN LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Wellhead Treatment for Emerging Contaminants and Nitrate Removal at Shelter Rock Road Plant H2M Project No.: MLWD2002 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Monday, December 6, 2021 from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, 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.

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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.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Manhasset-Lakeville 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 MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT Brian J. Morris, Chairman Mark S. Sauvigne, Treasurer Steve Flynn, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 2, 2021 12-1-2021-1T-#228191-MAN LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021 at One Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York at the Village Hall at 7:30 pm to consider the following: 1. Application of South Walnut LLC, 50 Walnut Lane, Manhasset NY 11030, also known as Section 3, Block 190, Lots 108, 109 on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map for a lot line adjustment.

Applicant also owns adjoining property 60 Walnut Lane, Section 3, Block 190, Lot 95 and seeks to move the common lot line 39 feet to the west of 60 Walnut thus altering the size of the lots whereby 50 Walnut will be reduced to 114.64’ by 150’ and 60 Walnut will be enlarged to 156.64’ by 150’.

2. Proposed Local Law F – 2021 “Fee for cancellation of inspection appointment” 3. Proposed Local Law G – 2021 “Rental registration” 4. Proposed Local Law H – 2021 “Amend Property Maintenance to prohibit unsecured ladders” This meeting is open to the public. 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 Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: December 1, 2021 12-1-2021-1T-#228227-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SIMPLY WRITING WELL LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2021.

Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 31A Corchaug Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose. Any lawful activity.

12-22-15-8-1; 11-24-17-20216T-#227948-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE CCD & P Cabbage Company, LLC, Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/17/2021.

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may LEGAL NOTICE Manhasset UFSD Notice of mail a copy of any process Audit: to Westermann Sheehy SaNotice is hereby given that maan & Gillespie LLP, Atthe fiscal affairs of The tention: Leonard M. Ridini, Manhasset Union Free School Jr., Esq., 90 Merrick Avenue, District for the period be- Suite 802, East Meadow, NY ginning on July 1, 2020 and 11554. ending on June 30, 2021, 12-29-22-15-8-1; 11-24-2021have been examined by R. 6T-#228089-PORT S. Abrams & Co., LLP, the district’s independent public accountant, and that the reLEGAL NOTICE port of and management letNOTICE OF HEARING ter prepared in conjunction PLEASE TAKE NOTICE with the external audit by that a public hearing will be R. S. Abrams has been filed held by the Town Board of in the District Office of the the Town of North HempManhasset Union Free School stead on the 16th day of District, 200 Memorial Place, December, 2021, at 7:00 Manhasset, NY 11030, where o’clock in the evening for it is available as a public re- the purpose of considering cord for inspection by all in- the adoption of the followterested persons. Pursuant to ing ordinance: §35 of the General Municipal FIFTH AVENUE, PORT Law, the governing board of WASHINGTON, The Manhasset Union Free NEW YORK School District may, in its l. All motor or other vehidiscretion, prepare a written cles of any kind shall comresponse to the report of ex- ply with the following: ternal audit or management PROPOSAL letter by R. S. Abrams and ADOPT: 1. FIFTH AVENUE – file any such response in the CARLTON AVENUE – District Office as a public record for inspection by all inFULL STOP terested persons not later than All Traffic eastbound on January 15, 2022 Fifth Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersec12-1-2021-1T-#228199-MAN tion with Carlton Avenue.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adPORT in conflict with this WASHINGTON opted ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A LEGAL NOTICE violation of this ordinance N o t i c e o f f o r m a t i o n o f shall be punishable by a AppStablish LLC. Articles of fine not in excess of Thirty Organization filed with Secy. ($30.00) Dollars, plus any Of State of NY (SSNY) on surcharge payable to other 07/05/2021. Office location: governmental entities.”

Nassau County. SSNY Des- Section 4. This ordinance ignated as agent of LLC upon shall take effect ten days whom process against it may from the date of its publibe served. SSNY shall mail cation and posting pursuant process to: 93A Oakland Ave. to Section 133 of the Town Port Washington, NY 11050. Law of the State of New York.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

12-1; 11-24-17-10-3; Section 5. This ordinance 10-27-2021-6T- shall be incorporated in the #227515-PORT

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 40 Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: November 18, 2021 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK 12-1-2021-1T#228162-PORT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 10:00am as permitted by a recent change in the NYS Open Meetings Law, and based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing.

APPEAL #21143 – Valeria Michaelides-Sbarro; 57 Harbor Hills Road, Port Washington; Section 4, Block 3, Lot 43; Zoned: Residence-B Variance from §70-41 to construct additions that are too close to the side property line and that create smaller than required aggregate side yards.

APPEAL #21144 - Claudia Flechas; 12 Flower Hill Place, Port Washington; Section 5, Block 87, Lot 5; Zoned: Residence-C. Variances from §§70100.2(A)(2), 70-100.2(A)(4), 70-100.2(M) to install fencing within a front yard (not permitted) that is too tall and to install an arbor within a front yard (not permitted).

APPEAL #21145 – Lisa & Blake Aber; 12 Pine Dr., Port Washington, Section 5, Block C, Lot 155; Zoned Residence-A Variances from §§ 70100.2.A(2) & 70-100.2.A(4) (a)[5] to legalize fencing which is located within the front yard (not permitted) and to legalize fencing which is too tall.

APPEAL #21146 - Andrew Simons; 38 Beachway, Port Washington; Section 5, Block C, Lot 414; Zoned: Residence-A Variances from §§70-30.C, 70-30.B and 70-32.6 to construct additions located too close to the street, to install 2 A/C units located too close to the street, and to install front yard paving that covers more than 40% of the front yard.

APPEAL #21147 – Gary Levinson; 19 Salem Ln., Port Washington, Section 6, Block 45, Lot 129; Zoned Residence-B Variances from §§ 70-40.C

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& 70-100.2.A.2 to construct additions located too close to the street and to legalize a fence located within a front yard (not permitted) APPEAL #21148 – Erica Pereira; 8 Lowell Rd., Port Washington, Section 6, Block 52, Lot 20; Zoned Residence-B Special exception from § 70231 to legalize a staircase to an attic.

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

All interested persons should appear via the Zoom link below and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. The Town Board room will not be open to the public and there will be no in-person access to the hearing. All documents pertaining to the above appeals are available via email at bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov The live Zoom hearing may be accessed at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86730852863 or via phone at +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 using webinar ID: 867 3085 2863. Additionally, the public may view the livestream of this meeting at https://northhempsteadny. gov/townboardlive.

Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, it is recommended that you register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@ northhempsteadny.gov no later than Friday, December 10, 2021. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/ questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on.

Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Members of the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board.

Written comments must be received 60 minutes prior to the meeting. Questions and/or comments which are timely submitted will be accepted and made a part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 12-1-2021-1T#228143-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021 at One Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York at the Village Hall at 7:30 pm to consider the following: 1. Application of South Walnut LLC, 50 Walnut Lane, Manhasset NY 11030, also known as Section 3, Block 190, Lots 108, 109 on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map

for a lot line adjustment.

Applicant also owns adjoining property 60 Walnut Lane, Section 3, Block 190, Lot 95 and seeks to move the common lot line 39 feet to the west of 60 Walnut thus altering the size of the lots whereby 50 Walnut will be reduced to 114.64’ by 150’ and 60 Walnut will be enlarged to 156.64’ by 150’.

2. Proposed Local Law F – 2021 “Fee for cancellation of inspection appointment” 3. Proposed Local Law G – 2021 “Rental registration” 4. Proposed Local Law H – 2021 “Amend Property Maintenance to prohibit unsecured ladders” This meeting is open to the public. 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 Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: December 1, 2021 12-1-2021-1T#228225-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications: New Cases: 1. Application of Joshua Levy for variance of the Code of the Village of Sands Point Chapter 176 Article IV Section 176-32(A), to construct a pool terrace and fire in the rear yard resulting in a rear yard lot coverage of 17.9% where 15% is the maximum permitted, on property owned by him located at 15 Cedar Lane in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block E, Lot 237 2. Application of Troy David for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by her located at 1 Seacoast Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 122, Lot 5 3. Application of Troy David for variances of the Code of the Village of

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LEGAL NOTICES Sands Point Chapter 176 Article III Section 17618A, to construct a sports court in the front yard, on property owned by him located at 1 Seacoast Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 122, Lot 5 The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 12-1-2021-1T#228285-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN LEGAL NOTICE BZA PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Manorhaven will hold a public hearing in the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York in said Village on December 14, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. to hear the following matters: Z595 - 59 Orchard Beach Boulevard, Port Washington, NY, 11050, S-4, B-59, L-636 in Zone R4. (Continued hearing) Applicant, Pond Ridge Homes, seeks the following variances: (1) Section 155 – 16 (B) of the Village Code in order to construct a building with a building area of 45.02% of the lot area where the maximum permitted is 35%; (2) Section 155 – 35 (A) of the Village Code in order to maintain the eaves that project into the side yards by 42 inches when cornices, eaves, and gutters cannot project more than 24 inches into side yards; and (3 Section 155 – 35 (E) of the Village Code in order to maintain an open side entry stair leading to the second floor under both the left and right side of the building when the Code does not permit entry stairs on the side of the structure leading to a second-story, either open or enclosed, covered or uncovered.

Z612 – 10 Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington, NY, 11050, S-4, B-L, L-212,216, The applicant seeks the following variances. 1- 155-40 (A). A nonconforming building or structure can be altered, extended or enlarged only if such alteration, extension or enlargement does not increase the existing nonconformity.

The proposed plan increases the nonconforming use due to the residential use expansion not permitted in the Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code C-1 district. 2 - 155-17 (D) No building shall be erected to a height in excess of 26 feet or two stories, as measured

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from the established street grade. The proposed plans show that the existing height of the building is 28 feet high.

The plans indicate expansion of the second-floor residential unit to 28 feet high, 2 feet higher than the Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code permits of 26 feet high. 3155-17 (J) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet.

The proposed plans show an extension of the second floor residential 3 feet from the southeast corner to the rear property line. The Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code requires a 10 feet setback. This extension is 7 feet closer than the Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code permits it to be.

4 - 155-45 (J) In commercial or industrial districts, each off-street parking area shall have an area of not less than 10 feet by 20 feet, with access drives or aisles, in usable shape and condition, not less than 20 feet. The proposed plans indicate parking spaces of only 9 feet wide where Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code requires 10 feet wide spaces, 1 foot less than Code requires. 5- 38-4 (A) Building Permits. Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit.

No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. The proposed plans indicate an illegal lean to garage structure constructed without the required permit in violation of the Village of Manorhaven Zoning Code. The applicant has stated that they will remove this structure.

Matter of 23 A & B Kirkwood: At both 23A and 23 B Kirkwood, Port Washington, NY, 11050, S-4, B-44, Lots164 and 167, the applicant seeks to install a two family dwelling and seeks: (1) a variance from section 155-13.1 (G) Residential District R-1 which provides that no building shall exceed two stories or 26 feet in height measured from established street grade in order to maintain a structure with a proposed height of 34 feet as measured from the street grade; (2) a variance from section 155-13.1 (J) Residential District R-1 which provides that the maximum allowed building lot coverage, for a two-family dwelling shall be 25% and the proposed building lot coverage is 29%; (3) a variance from section 155-35 which provides that appurtenance encroachments must not encroach into

the 20’ minimum rear yard setback in order to maintain setbacks of 17’ for stoops, 16’ for air conditioners; (4) a variance from section 155-35D which provides that covered or uncovered open porches or stoops may extend into a side yard, provided that a three-foot side yard setback is maintained, in order to construct a front walkway with stairs located on the right or North side of the property having setback only 2.5 feet; (5) a variance from section 155-13.1(K) which provides that the total of building lot coverage and the area occupied by structures, terraces, paved yard areas, paved driveways and any other impermeable surface shall not exceed 50% of the area of the lot in order to install structures such that the lot coverage will be 2,691 square feet or 53.8%; and (6) a variance from sectio155-30(F) which provides that with respect to front yard space the maximum paved area shall not exceed 50% in a residential zone, in order to maintain front yard coverage of 1163.5 square feet or 58.2%.

Matter of 30 Sagamore Hill Drive:, Port Washington, NY, 11050, S-4, B-83, Lots 81-20, and 55-64, the applicant seeks to construct a self-storage facility in the E-1 Zoning District and requests: (1) a variance from section 155-24 (C) (2) in order to construct a building of 35.81’ in height when the maximum height permitted under the Code is 26’; (2) a variance from section 155-46 in order to construct a building with premises providing 10 parking spaces including 2 handicap spaces when the Code requires 161 parking spaces; (3) a variance from section 155-34(A) in order to construct a building with a flat roof where there is no ridge and where there is no proposed ceiling below the roofline, when the Village Code requires that there be an 18” average air space between the ceiling beams and roof beams; (4) a variance from section 155-30 (D) of the Village Code in order to construct/place a transformer in the front yard of the subject property when the placement of a structure in the front yard is prohibited; and (5) a special use permit pursuant to section 155-24(A)(7) of the Village Code in order to construct a self-storage facility within the E-1 District, for which such a special use permit may be requested as long as the storage of combustible materials is prohibited and trucks serving the facility shall have a gross weight (GWT) of no greater than 20 tons.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will enter into Executive Session from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with the hearing commencing immediately thereafter.

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Friends Of The Bay Addresses The Shellfish Population Issue

BY JULIE PRISCO

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he shellfish population in the Oyster Bay area has suffered a serious decline and the Friends of the Bay (FOB) organization has released a “Public Wakeup Letter” that detailed necessary steps the town should take to remedy the issue.

Oysters and clams play a big role in the aquatic ecosystem and local economy of Oyster Bay. The shellfish work to filter water, and with fewer of them, the water becomes dirtier. The decrease in shellfish also poses a threat “to the livelihood of commercial harvesters and the enjoyment of recreational users,” the FOB Board of Directors wrote.

“It is important for the public to be aware of what is going on with the bay and to take part in the process of protecting it,” the President of the FOB Advisory Board, Bill Bleyer, said. “Ways to do this are staying abreast of the town’s action as officials deal with the shellfish population decline.”

The steps that the FOB has created were presented to the Town of Oyster Bay. The town officials were receptive to the “suggestions and had already planned to implement many of them,” according to the FOB letter.

“The creation of a comprehensive plan for managing the bay must be a top priority.

Friends of the Bay has encouraged the town to create a bay

Oyster Bay views (Contributed photo from FOB’s Facebook page) management plan with an advisory committee of representatives from user groups, environmental organizations, and experts in bay management and water-based industries,” the FOB board wrote. A plan is in the process by the town and will establish an advisory committee.

“Any company or individual that receives a town license to cultivate shellfish should be required to provide seed to the town for planting in a designated sanctuary or conservation management area in Oyster Bay or Cold Spring Harbor in any year that they harvest,” the FOB board wrote. “The town has included this requirement in its request for proposals for new licenses.” Future harvesting will be prevented if they haven’t supplied the required

seed to help the growth of the bay’s shellfish population.

License-holders and the town need to increase the amount of shellfish seeded into the bays. According to the FOB letter, “two years ago, the town reported that it had planned 2 million clams and 300,000 oysters.” FOB advises the town to seek funding to expand the Bayville hatchery through the COVID relief fund.

“This expansion will allow the town to produce 30 to 40 million shellfish seeds a year, according to town officials.”

“Wetlands restoration and the creation of oyster reefs are needed to protect existing wetlands and reduce shore erosion,” the FOB board wrote.

Creating a town shell-recycling program “to retrieve shells from restaurants should be the first step toward the creation

of these oyster reefs.” Recycled oyster and clam shells can provide a home for seed oysters that will help make unproductive bottom-land into a usable oyster habitat.

The decline in the shellfish population is caused by a combination of factors.

“Harvesting beyond sustainable levels, reduced seeding of juvenile shellfish, warming water from climate change, storm-water runoff, sediments and other pollutants into the harbor,” are just a few of the causes the FOB listed in their letter.

The State Department of Environmental Conservation tracks the shellfish harvest and based on their reports, the shellfish population is in danger. “The state reports show that oyster harvests peaked in 2013 and have

trended downwards since,” the FOB board wrote.

Two years ago the oysters served at the Oyster Festival were imported from Connecticut instead of being harvested from Oyster Bay as they usually are. This was “a major revelation and warning sign,” the FOB board wrote.

Revamping the shell-fishing industry and increasing the oyster and clam populations in Oyster Bay “will help improve the water quality and combat the harmful algal blooms that have plagued the region’s waterways,” the FOB board wrote.

The residents of Oyster Bay and neighboring towns are encouraged to take action in supporting the shell-fishing community and local economy. “Participating in the North Shore Oyster Gardening Program sponsored by the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee and supporting advocacy groups such as Friends of the Bay in their search for initiatives to reverse the decline” are ways to get involved, Bleyer said.

To read the detailed FOB letter on the declining shellfish population and learn how to get involved, visit www. friendsofthebay.org.

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

Jericho Public Library’s Upcoming Events The Jericho Public Library is happy to offer virtual and/ or in-person events.

• Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.—Teens are encouraged to join us at the library as we make cheerful get-well Cards for Hospitalized Children, which will be distributed to local hospitals.

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in person or virtually for The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt for a discussion of Infinite Country by Patricia Engel, the story of two young parents who are forced to choose between an undocumented status in America and returning to the violence of war-torn

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Those CSI Shows, Fact • Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.—Bring or Fiction for Forensic harmony and balance Science Fans. Linda M. into your life with Patricia Frank will look at crime

investigations in the real world and on TV. Check the Jericho Public Library’s monthly calendar at www.jericholibrary.org/ events/month to register for these and other upcoming programs. All in-person events require masks.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you build fun into your day, it’s better for everyone. It puts you in the mood to be your best self with people and contributes to your effectiveness with the serious work of the day. This week, fun will take planning, though. Put it in the schedule first and everything else will fit around it.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s said you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have. In these times, when so many jobs can be done in bedroom slippers, the adage applies more to lifestyle than career. You’ll be defining yourself with style choices, at least on the surface, but it somehow changes how you feel and what you do.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Memories will weigh heavily on your future action. You’ll busy yourself with doing what you can to create positive experiences that reinforce the person you want to be. You’ll set your environment and schedule up for success, and you’ll surround yourself with people who make it easier for you to do the right thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be hiring or choosing someone for a role. Base your choice on merit. You need someone with a very specific expertise, and swagger cannot stand in for skill. Give someone who is underconfident a chance. The others may have overlooked this person, but you are more attentive and observant.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re being marketed to constantly by those who would like you to choose their product. The science employed works; why not use it to market to yourself? Surround yourself with symbols and messages about the wise, smart and lucrative behaviors you would like to choose as the best version of yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Success is a shapeshifter. It will come in an unexpected form. So, this week, don’t bother trying to define the win. There are creative forces at work weaving an intricate plan that will not adhere to your expectation. Defeat can give you power. Victory can deplete you. With an open mind, feel your way through.

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teve Earle is never one to rest on his laurels. So it goes as he preps for the Seventh Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit concert, set to take place on Dec. 13 at Manhattan’s Town Hall. All proceeds go to The Keswell School, an educational program for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The show’s namesake is also Earle’s youngest son, who attends the school. Amid the chaos, Earle, an inveterate reader, was only too happy to share his favorite scribes. Having started out as a self-described “first-generation Dr. Seuss kid,” Earle quickly advanced to the Robert Heinleinpenned Tom Corbett, Space Cadet series as a second-grader before delving further into the sci-fi of Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov as well as the fantasy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Here are a few more of the progressive singer-songwriter’s favorite authors.

Nick Tosches

(October 23, 1949 to October 20, 2019) “He was an innovator. He did some things literarily that I’ve never seen anyone ever do before, mainly make himself a character in his own fiction. He came from being a great nonfiction writer and grew into being a great fiction writer. So as a writer, I am so fascinated by him. I’m just fascinated with him. I read all of his stuff. The Dean Martin book is so [effin] great. I’m re-reading Country: The Biggest Music in America right now. And The Devil and Sonny Liston is mind-blowing.”

J.K. Rowling

(July 31, 1965 to present)

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“I have everything that William Shakespeare ever wrote and everything J.K. Rowling ever wrote. She’s Dickens in our time. If there is anyone that thinks none of what she wrote is not going to be remembered as literature is [friggin’] fooling themselves.”

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Mark Twain

(November 30, 1835 to April 21, 1910)

“Hemingway said, ‘Don’t bother to go to the Left Bank and write the Great American Novel.

It’s already been done and it’s called Huckleberry Finn.’ Twain was a humorist that deserved that title. Mark Twain was dealing with Mark Twain (Photo by A.F. race right in a Bradley/publicdomain) border state in a crucial point of history. That’s why Huckleberry Finn is so powerful. He was a rock star for a reason. He was dealing with absolutely current events and he was turning it into stories. I’m good at what I do as much for guys my dad and his brothers hunted deer with.

It’s about an oral tradition. They were great storytellers. That’s what Mark Twain feels like. To certain people in certain parts of the country—he knew how to talk to the middle of the country. He was super smart. He was a bohemian. I think that’s where lefties blow it all the [friggin’] time where they talk down to the people that they’re

While he was born in Virginia, Steve Earle identifies as a Texan. Must be something in the water that has produced such a deep pool of singer-songwriters that hail from the same state.

Lyle Lovett Willie Nelson Townes Van Zandt Lefty Frizzell Buddy Holly Guy Clark George Jones Waylon Jennings Kris Kristofferson Nanci Griffith —Dave Gil de Rubio

supposedly trying to elevate. Mark Twain knew how to lift them up because he did it with humor.”

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