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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Things to Do: LuminoCity brings light to Manhasset park (See page 4)
All Hands on Deck: Community effort helps renovate playground (See page 4)
Fall Sports Wrap: Tennis players earn postseason honors (See page 10)
In the Schools: Students are outstanding writers (See page 8)
Her Time Bosworth reflects on career (See page 3)
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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s last day in office is Dec. 31. (Town of North Hempstead)
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A Life In Public Service BY FRANK RIZZO
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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth can list the good things she brought during her eight-year tenure. The town’s AAA bond rating, saving taxpayers millions on borrowing. Budgets under the state-mandated tax caps. Greater transparency in procurement, nepotism and financial disclosure. Approving the budget before Election Day. Live streaming and having public comment at the beginning of the board meetings, saving people from having to wait for hours to speak. The extensive town services for seniors, veterans, youth groups and the disabled.
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hat’s Judi Bosworth of Great Neck going to be doing after Dec. 31, her last day in office? Frankly, the supervisor hasn’t given it much thought. “I really wish I could give you a better answer, but I’m going to spend my remaining time in office making sure that I remain focused on the business of the town and our residents,” she replied during a recent phone interview with Anton Media Group. “And when I’m done, I’m planning on taking a deep breath and see what opportunities there are.” The Democrat chose not to run for a fifth two-year term, and will be succeeded by Jennifer DeSena of Manhasset. Previously, she put in six years as Nassau County legislator and before that, served 16 years on the Great Neck School District Board of Education.
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Why did you get into politics and running for elected office?
on the phone. God bless him, it didn’t bother him one bit. I told him I need to do this otherwise I will be uncomfortable the whole time I’m away.
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What’s the best bit of advice you could give your successor? Obviously until someone steps into the position they really don’t know what it’s like.
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I can attest to that. You could have so many experiences, and until you’re in an actual position, you really don’t know. I’m looking forward to a smooth transition. I’m hoping that the incoming supervisor will be very successful because her success means the town is successful. My advice to her would be to approach this in a bipartisan way, as I have. You run on a party line, but once you’re elected you are there to represent all the people of the town.
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What would you emphasize?
Judi Bosworth makes her pitch for re-election at a 2019 candidate forum sponsored by the Islamic Center of Long Island. The Democrat would win a fourth and final term. At right is then-Town of Oyster Bay Clerk James Altadonna, running for town supervisor. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)
board and all the various community groups to continue to make sure that North Hempstead is the best town not only on Long Island, but in the state—which, by the way, I think it is.
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What are you disappointed with in your tenure?
Certain things are important. You know our financial AAA Bond The Building Department is not rating. That’s something I’m very where it should be. Although I proud of. When I became supervisor will tell you that the department has that was not the rating and I remember made tremendous improvements. I worked very hard get to the We have 16 more people point where we did have working in the department a triple A rating. I said now than when I took my goal was to have a office. I appointed an AAA bond rating and applicant’s advocate I said to myself yeah (Lauren Summa) There is no question that’s never going to so that there’s it is a 24/7 job. And it happen but it did. will continue to be until someone to contact And we’ve mainif a resident is December 31st. tained that rating 10 having an issue. The Did you feel that you were —Judi Bosworth consecutive times. culture in the Building always on the job? Anytime you go out for Department is more There is no question it is a 24/7 any kind of bonding the friendly and if something job. And it will continue to be bond rating has to be reauthohas not been permitted, there is until December 31st. I answer every rized. And it’s been reauthorized 10 an explanation and a way of moving email that I get. I feel so strongly that times, citing my fiscal conservative it forward. Not to say that there are it is of the greatest importance that if management style. I’m hoping that things that the department can be someone reaches out to me that they [fiscal virtue] continues while keeping doing better and I know that we’re got a response from me. My husband in mind the needs of the community, working on that. I could tell you that Jay is a saint. Because when we did go the services they need to be provided, we have a great building commissionaway for a few days part of the deal was whether it’s for seniors, whether it’s er (John Niewender), our deputies are that I was going to be answering emails for veterans or young families. And wonderful and our plans examiners and I would be doing text and being working together with the entire town are terrific. I think that in the last
I was really very determined to spend my life giving back to the community. My parents Rosa Ully Axelrod and Max Axelrod [escaped Nazi Germany]. My mother, who lost all of her family in the Holocaust, was probably the most patriotic woman I have ever met. She was so grateful to be in America. I grew up always hearing about what a great country this was. And that it was my responsibility to give back. My whole life has been guided by that. It’s been a great honor and privilege to be supervisor.
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two years people have not taken into consideration the effect that COVID had. So there’s work that needs to be done there, but I will tell you that it is a department that I am proud of and I’m proud of the people who work there.
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Why did you decide to leave?
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My husband and I had lots of discussions. I’ll be 74 [this month]. Jay is 76. I realized that I wanted to make sure that I had the time to spend with my family and time to do the things that would be important to me and Jay as well as my children and grandchildren. And this was the right time. (Her family includes sons Brian and Michael, in-laws Lauren and David Guggenheim and grandchildren Andrew and Robin). All the people I just mentioned are the loves of my life. That was really why I decided not to seek re-election.
My view of the town is that it’s a family, and in families sometimes you disagree and you could have spats. But the bottom line is we’re all in this together. Everybody has a seat at the table in the Town of North Hempstead.
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Parents and children enjoy the finished playground. (Contributed photo)
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Children are ready to cut the ribbon. (Contributed photo)
Community Effort Yields New Playground at Nursery School
nce Upon A Time Nursery School, located at the Lutheran Church in Manhasset at 1901 Northern Blvd., is an extraordinary place. As a child’s first step into education, there’s nothing more a parent can ask for. Just like its name, the school is a fairy tale where young children are encouraged to socialize and express
creativity. Five dedicated teachers pour their heart and soul into making education enjoyable and the classes are small and intimate, ensuring that children form a strong foundation for future learning. Equally important as the learning cultivated in the classroom is the time spent on the school’s beloved playground. Weather permitting,
a part of each morning is spent on the playground, where the children enjoy the outdoors, learn to physically challenge their growing bodies, and exercise as part of their daily routine. All of which are invaluable skills that benefit their mental and physical health well beyond nursery school. Despite the daily, year-round
use the playground had not been refurbished in 25 years. After almost three years, the school and church raised enough money to get a new playground. On Saturday, Dec. 4, we united to see the playground installed. We are so pleased to have done this for the kids and for such an amazing school. —Submitted by Britt M. Samii, MBA
LuminoCity Shines At Whitney Pond Park Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are pleased to bring the LuminoCity Festival to Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset. The unique holiday event will take place through Jan. 9, 2022. “LuminoCity and the Town of North Hempstead are proud to host an extraordinary festival at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset this holiday season. We have worked collaboratively to plan what will be a dazzling winter wonderland. Working together, we have ensured that this will be a fun and safe event, at an ideal location, for Town residents of all ages,” said North Hempstead
and LuminoCity in a joint statement. This year’s festival theme is Shine Again, which is inspired by the power and warmth of light overcoming darkness. The LuminoCity Festival will feature dazzling displays with illuminated works of art, including one-of-a-kind handmade sculptures. Tickets will be sold for timed admission entry. All attendees ages 3 and older must have a ticket. Free parking will be available at the Manhasset Macy’s. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www. luminocityfestival.com. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
Photo from a previous LuminoCity event. (Zandy Mangold)
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR THANKING MANHASSET FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY POSTER CONTEST
Manhasset Public Schools Set Kindergarten Sign-up delicious goodies • And finally, to Antonietta Manzi for her beautiful creations for the prize winners But, we still need the community’s help. We need you to log on to the Chamber’s Manhassetny.org website and vote for the grand prize winner. Voting is open until Jan. 3, 2022. The winner will be announced Jan. 12 at the Chamber Installation Luncheon. —Nancy Morris, Chairperson, Manhasset Poster Contest, State Farm Insurance
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2022 and who live within the boundaries of the Manhasset School District, may register their children with the Central Registration Office located at the Manhasset Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset. It is necessary to make an appointment to pick up a registration packet in the month of December 2021. Please call 516-267-7777 as soon as possible to schedule this appointment. When you pick up the registration packet, you will be asked to make an appointment to return the packet in January 2022. It is very important for placement that all kindergarten registration is processed as early as possible so that the school district may get an accurate projection of the enrollment for the incoming Kindergarten classes. If you require translation services assistance to receive the registration packet, please advise the Central Registration Office at the time you schedule your appointment. —Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools
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A big thank you to all the Manhasset children who created beautiful posters for this year’s “Our Community One Family” poster contest theme. We could not carry on this tradition without the help and involvement of all the teachers in the schools, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, town and park officials, the student volunteers who hang the posters up and down Plandome Road and the merchants who enthusiastically participate year after year. We would like to send out a special thank you to: • Girl Scouts who helped decorate the tree and kicked things off at the tree lighting with their beautiful voices and caroling. • Randy Knudsen and the Manhasset Secondary School Brass Ensemble • The American Legion for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance • The Reverend Stephen Tamke, rector of Christ Church Episcopal, for the blessing • Four Five for keeping us all warm with their coffee, hot chocolate and churros • Herb and Olive for providing such
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Ella Sim was recognized by the board of education for her achievement in the Susquehanna University’s Apprentice Writer competition. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)
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Manhasset Board Recognizes Students’ Outstanding Writing
wo Manhasset Secondary School students were honored at the district’s board of education meeting on Nov. 18 for winning prestigious writing prizes in national contests. Ella Sim was recognized by the board for her achievement in the
Susquehanna University’s Apprentice Writer competition. Sim’s essay, “Diversity in the Desert,” was selected as a top five finalist in the outstanding non-fiction category. She was published in the 39th edition of the Apprentice Writer this past September.
The annual publication features the best writing and photography from high school students around the U.S. and the globe. Iris Liu won third place in the National Academy of History and Civics David McCullough Essay competition
for her essay, “Driving through the Finish Line: The Fight for Suffrage on Wheels.” The contest recognizes outstanding high school student research essays through a number of cash prizes. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools
Kindness Club Makes, Donates Blankets Photo caption: Students in the Munsey Park Kindness Club are dedicating their time before school to create no-sew blankets for local families. The club led by Mrs. Caryn Levine participates in acts of kindness throughout the year to help Munsey Park and the greater Manhasset community. The no-sew blankets are a way to make the holidays a little brighter for families in need. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)
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anhasset Secondary School senior Charlie Petras was named the winner of the Karl F. Hueglin Scholarship by the New York State Theatre Education Association and will attend the organization’s annual student conference this January. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student of technical theatre from the 700 attendees of the NYSTEA student conference. Petras has a wide array of technical theatre experience in Manhasset. He has served as the head of props and has been a member of the set and
scenic art crews during productions. In addition, Petras has served as the head of the running crew and has even stage-managed. Petras’ recognition is especially notable as the NYSTEA scholarship is named after Karl Hueglin, a longtime Manhasset resident who volunteered with the Manhasset High School theatre department for more than 35 years. The district is proud of Petras’ accomplishment and grateful for his contributions to Manhasset’s theatre program. —Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools
Eighth-grader Evangelina Vases played third singles in the regular season and was partnered with Diane Durante in doubles competition at the county tournament. The pair were chosen to the All-County squad. (Photo by Frank
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From left, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dr. Christopher Hale, Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger, Charlie Petras, High School Theatre Program Director Robb Fessler and Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi. (Photo courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)
Julia Chiovitti, a senior co-captain, competed in the county tournament with first doubles partner Ali McIntyre. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)
Senior and co-captain Chloe Chan was partnered with fellow senior and co-captain Carly George in third doubles. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)
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Manhasset Girls Tennis: A Final Look
We ended up third in Conference I and made a pretty good run in the playoffs, losing to Port Washington in the semifinals. (Editor’s note: Port went on to lose to county and Long Island champion Syosset, which in turn lost to Scarsdale in the state team championship final.) The girls played tough and were focused. The Nassau County championships were played
at Eisenhower Park and Manhasset was represented by three doubles teams: Diane Durante/Evangelina Vases, Julia Chiovitti/Ali McIntyre and Caroline Kelly/ Alexis Morton and one singles player, Andrea Vases. All teams played very competitive matches. Three players earned All-County honors: Andrea Vases in singles and Evangelina Vases and Diane Durante in doubles.
The Manhasset girls tennis program honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month, kicking it off with a Pink Day at the beginning of October, and players from each of the teams—middle school, jayvee and varsity—participated in a serve-a-thon, resulting in a donation of $3,250 from the program to Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer. —Submitted by Eileen Cuneo, tennis coach
Santa’s Chauffeurs: The Firefighters! The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company No. 1 is proud to announce the dates and details for its 2021 Santa Runs: The dates will be: • Friday, Dec. 17: 6 to 8:30 p.m.— Flower Hill • Saturday, Dec. 18, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.— Munsey Park
• Sunday, Dec. 19, 4:30 to 8 p.m.— Plandome Manor • Monday, Dec. 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m.— North Strathmore • Tuesday, Dec. 21, 6 to 8:30 p.m.— Local Manhasset/Plandome Heights All dates are weather and emergency permitting and subject to change. As your local volunteer fire
company we are always humbled and thankful for the support we receive from the residents we serve and protect. We look forward to this event every year and are happy to keep this tradition a staple of the Manhasset community that we serve. Many are surprised to learn that our fire department is all volunteer. We are
all a part of the community and are always looking for more members. Be a part of this small town tradition and many others. Visit us at MLFD.com or message us to learn more about being a hometown hero and a contributor to what makes our town special. —Submitted by the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department
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Administrations Change, Commissioner Stays BY FRANK RIZZO
Blakeman also announced that Sheriff James Dzurenda would be t a July press event, candidate retained. He tabbed homeland Bruce Blakeman was asked security expert Denis Monette to head if he would keep Police the county’s Office of Emergency Commissioner Patrick Ryder were he Management. to win his election against incumbent “Working as a team with all the County Executive Laura Curran. new appointed positions here, we will At the time, Ryder was in hot water continue to keep the people of Nassau after comments he made about the County safe,” Ryder affirmed. “And lack of minorities in the police recruitthat Energizer Bunny comment, that’s ing ranks. There were calls for him to true. I don’t sleep. That’s because step down. when I put my head down on that Blakeman told Anton Media Group pillow I want to make sure that every that he was consulting with law enresident of Nassau County is safe first, forcement experts and was not ready and my cops are safe first. And then to reveal his answer. At a post-election I can close my eyes and rest. It’s a press conference, he gave the same challenging world out there and we’ll reply to a reporter’s question. continue to work hard to serve all.” As if there was never any doubt. The Patrick Ryder was praised for his community outreach and people skills. Former Congressman Peter King county executive-elect announced attended the conference and stated, Here, he and County Executive Laura Curran attend a “Coffee With A Cop” that he would retain Ryder. “Patrick Ryder and Denis Monette are event at Drexel Avenue Elementary School in Westbury back in 2018. Blakeman, during a recent interview (Photo by Frank Rizzo) the best. You couldn’t ask for a better with Anton Media Group, was asked cop, a better commissioner than Pat to keep Nassau County safe.” police department. I’m very satisfied why he was so hesitant to reveal his Ryder.” County Legislator Denise Ford, with the leadership of Commissioner decision. He praised Blakeman’s picks and chair of the Safety Committee, “I always knew Commissioner Ryder Ryder. But I think we have our work said. “Nassau County is going in the introduced Blakeman and noted his cut out for us. We have to go up to had the energy, the communication great direction. You’re off to a great numerous law enforcement affiliaAlbany and effectively lobby our skills and the knowledge of the police start. Again with [District Attorneytions. He had served as commissioner elect] Anne Donnelly and Patrick governor and legislators to repeal department to be an effective leader,” and vice-chair of security at the Port the Bail Reform Act because I think he replied. “What I needed to be conRyder at the top, when it comes to law Authority of New York and New enforcement this is going to be the the majority of New Yorkers vinced of once I was elected was that Jersey in the aftermath of across the state realize we would be able to work together. I best county in the country.” 9/11, “where he sought to have a different management style than that it’s been a monuBlakeman was asked if he had secure our airports and interviewed anyone else for position mental failure and it’s my predecessor. And after meeting bridges and tunnels made the whole state with Commissioner Ryder and talking “or was this an automatic decision?” and port facilities You couldn’t ask for with my advisors, it became very clear less safe.” Blakeman replied, “Both within and across the metropoli- outside the county, I’ve been involved Pushed by proto me that he was the right choice to a better cop, a better tan area,” she said. gressives in 2020, stay on as commissioner.” in homeland security and enforcecommissioner than In announcing after Democrats Asked how it differed, he replied, ment for as many years, and I had a Pat Ryder. Ryder’s reappointwon overwhelming “I think I’m a little more hands-on, tremendous amount of connections —Former Congressman ment, Blakeman joked, in that field. They know Patrick Ryder. probably a little more detail oriented. majorities in the Peter King “He is known as the legislature, bail reform I’m not a micromanager, but I do They’re big fans of Patrick Ryder. I’ve Energizer Bunny. He has changed many non-felotend to ask a lot of questions and I seen Patrick Ryder in action and as far unbounded energy. He works think that again my style will probably nies into cashless bail offenses. as I was concerned, there had to be a hard. He’s open 24/7 and he is a Law enforcement has criticized be a little more hands-on—in every good reason to replace him. There was tireless worker for public safety.” how judges’ hands were tied by the department and not just the police no good reason to replace him.” He was also impressed with the reforms, and claimed that many department.” He added, “When I see how things commissioner’s outreach to various suspects were released to commit Blakeman was reminded that the are going on around the world, I community groups. crimes again. incumbent was always touting the believe that stability and continuity Ryder said, “I’ve been doing this job are important. My father always taught Introducing his transition team at county’s status—according to rankings the police department’s Training and 38 years, including my time in New by US News & World Report—as the me ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ As far York City. I know what my job is and I Intelligence Center in Garden City safest in the country. He was asked as I’m concerned, the department is know what my responsibilities are: to last month, Blakeman commented, if the police department needed to doing very well. I did an evaluation “The team that I’m announcing today protect and serve all of our communi- of Commissioner Ryder and it was up its game and if there were areas of ties here in Nassau County. We were a clear in my mind that he was the best puts the blue in every neighborhood. concern as far as law enforcement. “I don’t think there are issues in the And we have to back the blue in every great police department before police person for the job.” reform. We got better after police police department,” Blakeman said. “I neighborhood. We have here today reform and we’re going to continue real law enforcement, homeland think the issues are Albany. The Bail What did you think of this Reform Act, which is basically nothing security and emergency management to get better as we go forward. My article? 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Oyster Bay Rotary Club Listens, Learns And Plans
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he Oyster Bay Rotary Club Copresident Beverly Zembko has connected with Monica Rubin of School of Rock, at their November meeting at Café Al Dente. “I know Monica as a great worker,” Zembko said. “We’ve already worked together on the Oyster Festival and she will be providing some of the musical talent for 2022.” Rubin explained, “It’s a music-based performance program. We teach guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals. It’s a fun fact that the school came before the movie that was based on the school. It is the largest music franchise, globally, serving the Syosset/Oyster Bay area.” Zembko added, “As a new Rotarian, you are now not only a member of the Oyster Bay Rotary Club, but of Rotary International.” OB Rotary Club will be planning the 2022 Oyster Festival, while aiming “to reach out locally for talent,” added Zembko. Call 516-234-ROCK for information. The Rotary Club also continued its dedication to the Oyster Bay-East Norwich nonprofit organizations by inviting Friends of the Bay (FOB) executive director Heather Johnson
Monica Rubin, Beverly Zembko, Heather Johnson and Senator Carl Marcellino (Photo by Betty Tiska) to give them an update on their work preserving Oyster Bay. FOB recently created two rain gardens on the Western Waterfront,” Johnson explained. “They are located in front of the Oyster Bay 9/11 Memorial, across from Building J, home of the Ida May Project. The rain gardens capture and treat storm water runoff, to keep the bay clean.”
Johnson added, “Native plants are the best for rain gardens; those that thrive in a ‘drought and drench’ environment require little or no fertilizer; are an excellent food source for pollinators, and provide habitat for birds, insects and butterflies. Once established, their deep roots increase the water-holding capacity of the soil, and bind it together and prevent
erosion.” The FOB has participated in the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee’s shellfish restoration project that started in Laurel Hollow, has now grown to five sites where oysters are planted and are protected. “They practically grow in front of your eyes,” she said. FOB is also encouraging the Town of Oyster Bay in a Bay Management Plan to help save its declining shellfish population. Go to www. friendsofthebay.org to read their letter explaining the importance of guarding this precious resource in keeping the bay pristine. The Rotary’s next club meeting is scheduled for Dec. 15 at Café Al Dente. OB Rotary celebrated Rotary’s centennial anniversary by commissioning and placing the statue of Theodore Roosevelt on the triangle at the entrance to Oyster Bay. Lori and Roger Bahnik, and the OB Rotary Club each contribute annually for its insurance, upkeep and surveillance. It’s a good reason to support Rotary in its endeavors. —Dagmar Fors Karppi is a contributing writer for Anton Media Group
Oyster Bay Pocket Park Gets A New Look A small park adjacent to Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, has just received a major lift thanks to a grant given by the North Country Garden Club of Long Island (NCGC). The park also adjoins a municipal parking lot and while it is not clearly visible from the street, this small, yet important public space serves as the gateway into the museum’s lovely historic garden. The project involved a major clean-up of the landscaping including pruning of existing shrubs and removal of invasive plants. Boxwood, Crape Myrtle, “Nellie Stevens”’ holly tree, rhododendron, and pachysandra were installed. Several Annabelle hydrangeas were also transplanted from the Raynham Hall garden. Visitors to the park now have better visibility into the historic garden as they sit on the benches among the ginkgo trees. Next spring, 245 daffodil bulbs will emerge in the beds of pachysandra. Miller Nurseries Inc. of Glen Head served as
North Country Garden Club of Long Island (NCGC) helps Raynham Hall Museum pocket park get a new look. (Contributed photo by Theresa Skvarla)
the landscape contractor. The rejuvenation of the Pocket Park is a project on which the NCGC
embarked as part of an initiative to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted, who designed
Central Park with Calvert Vaux, believed residents of urban areas benefited from restorative time outdoors. As evidenced during the pandemic, this has proven to be true. The initiative, spearheaded by the Garden Club of America, of which NCGC is a member club, is called Parks: Where Nature Meets Community. It focuses on the importance of parks and open spaces throughout the country, whether created by Olmsted or not. NCGC is pleased to take part in this initiative and support the Oyster Bay community by the improvement of this civic space. “We all need to be surrounded by a little bit of nature at least,” Raynham Hall Museum Executive Director Harriet Gerard Clark said. “So we are so grateful to the NCGC for its contribution of a little bit of nature to our surroundings. Olmstead would have approved.” Submitted by Raynham Hall Museum
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s part of a joint effort of the Students Helping Students organization, staff and community members, Garden City High School recently unveiled its second annual Field of Flags. Spearheaded by the club’s president, senior Caterina Kephart, the initiative brought hundreds of American Flags to the grounds outside the building at the corner of Rockaway Avenue and Merillon Avenue as a tribute to first responders and yielded a $3,940 donation to the William Bradford Turner Legion Auxiliary. A small ceremony celebrated the field’s kickoff and the flags flew until Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
on Dec. 7. School administrators, staff and members of the Garden City Fire Department and Police Department, American Auxiliary Legion and Students Helping Students organization gathered to celebrate the Field of Flags and acknowledge those involved. Grayson Gardi sang the National Anthem and Alessandro Ehrig and Tyler Glenn played “Taps.” Kephart and Guidance Counselor/ Students Helping Students adviser Kate Higgins described the project’s significance and extended special thanks to the custodial staff for assembling all the flags. Kephart noted that many similar displays she has seen were limited to Veterans and deployed
Garden City High Fire Department at the Field of Flags ceremony
military members and she felt that it was imperative to also recognize all first responders and medical personnel. Members of the community provided monetary donations in exchange for flag dedications to military servicemen and servicewomen, medical first responders, police officers and firefighters. A ribbon was affixed to each flag acknowledging its honoree. “It’s easy to forget that while we go to work, or school or practice, that somewhere in that same moment somewhere else, someone is putting their life on the line to protect us and our rights,” Kephart said. “I believe it is our job as Americans to make sure
that all those who go above and beyond every day for the people of their country are appreciated and know that we stand behind them, always.” Kephart introduced the idea last year and carried it out successfully, thanks to the support of Guidance Counselor Karen Whiston, members of Students Helping Students and local businesses that donated flag supplies. The efforts were continued this year with supervision from Higgins. The district hopes to make this a recurring charitable event that will pay homage to even more heroes in future years. —Submitted by the Garden City School District
Garden City High School students attending the recent Field of Flags ceremony (Photos courtesy of the Garden City District)
First Grade Farm-To-Table Feast First grade students at Hemlock while they were also exposed to a School in Garden City recently envariety of fresh, local produce. The joyed a farm-to-table feast. The feast feast is a wonderful tradition at was the culmination of an entire Hemlock School, one that students growing process that took place in will remember beyond their years in the school’s vegetable garden—stuthe building. dents planted vegetables last spring, —Submitted by the Garden City then tended to the garden throughSchool District out the year and finally enjoyed the fruits of their labor. Principal Audrey Bellovin made butternut squash soup and zucchini bread using some of the fresh ingredients from the garden. She then brought the food into the first grade classrooms, where each student was encouraged to have a taste. The farm-to-table feast was a Hemlock first graders enjoyed butternut squash soup and zucchini bread as hands-on learning experience for part of their farm-to-table feast Hemlock School students helped plant, tend and harvest vegetables in students. They got a firsthand look at (Photos courtesy of Garden City Public the school’s garden. what it takes to harvest vegetables, Schools)
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hrough Jan. 9, Old Westbury Gardens will present “Shimmering Solstice,” what it calls “an unforgettable walk-through event of seasonal sights and sounds. Be prepared to be enchanted by magical light displays that are set along Old Westbury Gardens’ beautiful paths that will lead you through the world-famous Walled Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn and Allée.” A press release noted, “Children of all ages will also have a great time exploring the interactive areas designed to engage their curiosity and sense of fun and have them buzzing with excitement. Witness a dramatic finale on the south façade of Westbury House that will feature a dazzling display of light, color and sound. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy
The finale is a light, visual and sound show projected on the south facade of the Westbury House. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) festive food and drinks, presented by Long Island’s Lessing Hospitality Group (LILHG).” “This is a milestone event for the Gardens,” said president/CEO Nancy Costopulos.
Santa Stopped In Westbury Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro wrote on the village’s Facebook page: “Saturday night, we had an enjoyable community gathering to light the Village Christmas Tree and celebrate the beginning of the community’s upcoming diverse holiday season, including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years and Kwanza. I want to thank the Westbury Recreation Department and Deputy Mayor/Trustee Beaumont Jefferson for organizing the event, and I want to thank the Westbury/ Carle Place Chamber of Commerce for supplying the refreshments for our gathering. In attendance were myself, as well as Trustees Steve Corte and Vinny Abbatiello, Village Justice Thomas Liotti and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer.”
“It’s one of the largest public events that we’ve ever launched and it has been a year in the making. You’ll get to see our gardens in a way that none of our regular visitors have. Instead of our gardens blooming in beautiful
A Tree Glows In Carle Place
The Carle Place Civic Association wrote in a Facebook post: “What a beautiful tree lighting ceremony. It would not be possible without the school and community groups who participated. Thank you to: the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Devin Eichel, Deacon Dunphy, Kevin Kavanagh and the Carle Place High School Band. A huge shout out to the Nassau County Police Department 3rd Precinct and to the Carle Place Volunteer Fire Department for bringing Santa from the North Pole. What a great way to kick off the Christmas season.” (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place Civic Association)
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Nassau Chambers of Commerce Lauds Liotti The Nassau County Chambers of Commerce named Wendy Liotti its Businesswoman of the Year for the Westbury-Carle Place Chamber branch. Liotti was the salutatorian of her Carle Place High School class of 1972 and graduated from Duke University with honors in 1976. She received her Master’s from Pratt Institute, taught art at the Cathedral School of St. Mary’s in Garden City and founded its Art Academy. For the past 20 years, Liotti has been a realtor and associate broker with Rowan Realty in Carle Place, founded by her aunt Harriet Rowan in 1964 and
flowers, they’ll be blooming in light.” The nonprofit hired Lightswitch, a firm with eight offices nationally and one in Hong Kong. It has designed for everything from Broadway shows to rock concerts. Howard Werner, who runs the New York office, was asked by Anton Media Group, “What makes Old Westbury Gardens amenable to the kind of show that you do?” “It’s a very beautiful and historic property,” he replied. “This is a show that respects the gardens itself. The goal was to bring people to the gardens at a time when they normally wouldn’t go. It gives people things to do during the holiday season, and also shines a new light on the gardens themselves.” Catholic Health is the presenting sponsor. Visit shimmeringsolstice.com for tickets and more information.
was transferred to her mother and partner Carole Zeilman. Rowan Realty recently joined Compass as Wendy Liotti the Rowan Team (Contributed photo) and continues to operate as a satellite office in Carle Place. Liotti serves on the boards of directors of the Westbury/Carle Place Chamber of Commerce and Westbury Arts and is a member of the Westbury Village Planning Board. She also teaches real estate to adults and high school students for the Westbury branch of ESPOIR, an
organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities to children. According to a press release, “Wendy has been touted as a real estate expert and broker by the New York Times and Newsday. Her combination of professional accomplishment and commitment to community service led to her nomination for this prestigious award.” Liotti is married to attorney and Westbury Village Justice Thomas F. Liotti. The Liottis have three adult children and have resided in Westbury and the Carle Place School District for the past 41 years. —Submitted by Thomas F. Liotti
Carle Place Voters Approve Capital Fund Use On Dec. 7, the Carle Place School District hosted a special vote to seek voter approval on the use of capital reserve funds to complete projects that will further enhance student learning environments. The special vote passed, 211-26. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District
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Four students from South Middle School have been accepted to perform in the Middle School Honor Concert Band at the NYSBDA Honor Concert Bands Conference (Contributed photo)
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our students from South Middle School have been accepted to perform in the Middle School Honor Concert Band at the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Honor Concert Bands Conference. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that South Middle musicians have been selected for this honor. South Middle participants, with their instrument are: Olivia Gu, clarinet; Zirong (Isabella) Jiang, flute;
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Yejin Son, oboe; and Sophia Wu, flute. Their teacher is Alan Schwartz, instrumental music teacher/music department head. Students were selected for the Middle School Honor Concert Band by a statewide panel of NYSBDA music educators who evaluated recordings of student performances. Honor Concert Band performances will be held in Syracuse in early March 2022. —Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools
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For more than 15 years, volunteers from Temple Beth-El’s Tzedakah (charitable giving) project have delivered food and meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Please ease the hunger of local families in need by providing them with a holiday dinner. A complete meal costs only $25 per family. (It includes an oven stuffer roaster, four sides and dessert). Families that receive these holiday meals are from Hispanic Community of Great Neck, Mount Olive Baptist
Church, St. Aloysius Interfaith Food Pantry, First Baptist Church, and local senior citizens’ homes. You can participate in two ways. Join Temple Beth-El Of Great Neck on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m. to package and deliver the meals and/or make a donation to sponsor a holiday meal(s). For more information, to register or to make a donation, call Jordana 516850-4472 or Danna 917-613-8510. —Submitted by Temple Beth-El Of Great Neck
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n Thanksgiving Day, Roslyn High School senior Leila Policarpio participated in the 95th annual Thanksgiving Parade as a musician in Macy’s Great American Marching Band. The band is recognized as one of the top Honor Marching Bands in the country—comprised of America’s finest high school student-musicians from each of the 50 states. “Congratulations to Leila for being one of only 185 student musicians in the entire country selected for this prestigious ensemble,” music teacher Frank Mauriello said. —Submitted by Roslyn Public Schools
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Parents with children entering Kindergarten in the Roslyn Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year will need to register. All children must be a Roslyn resident and must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2022. If your
child does not attend a local nursery school, call the Heights School Office at 516-801-5500 for information regarding registration procedures. —Submitted by Roslyn Public Schools
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Post-Season Awards In Levittown BY JAMES ROWAN
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ith the close of the fall high school sports season comes a plethora of post-season awards issued by the coaches association in each sport. Here are some of the honorees from Division, Island Trees, MacArthur and Seaford. In football, at MacArthur, Connor Cullen, Vincent Fundaro, Ryan Muller, James Napoli and Matthew Papach were named All County. James Clarkson was named All Conference for the Generals. Also on the gridiron, over at Division, senior quarterback Christopher Stancarone was named All County for the Blue Dragons. His teammates, Jeremy Taggart and Jack Pendergrass were named All Conference. At Island Trees, Ryan Mastropaolo was named All County, Michael Coppeto was selected All County Honorable Mention and Nick Saragossi earned All Conference honors. Three Bulldogs also played in the Exceptional Senior Game—Ryan Mastropaolo, Chris Antonelli and Dimtri Noulas. Want more Exceptional Seniors? MacArthur’s All County defender Joe Iannuzzi was tabbed to play in the Nassau County Soccer Exceptional Senior game.
Bulldogs. Goalkeeper Jayson Portes was also named Scholar Athlete. At Seaford, the girls program had the following honors: Seniors Madison Catalanotti and Emma Williamson were named All County and seniors Alexandra Leggio and Antonietta Buffolino were All County Honorable mention. The Vikings landed Leila Schwartz and Allyson Cullingford on the All Conference team. Madison Catalanotti also received Conference A2 goalkeeper of the year award and the Howard Gould Award, given to Nassau’s best keeper. In girls volleyball, at MacArthur, Ryann Murphy was named All County, Sofia Migliore was named All County Honorable Mention and Amanda Meija earned All Conference. Lindsey Barr was named Scholar Athlete. In boys volleyball, Dylan Vargas was an All County selection and Ryan Senra made All Conference for the Generals. Senra was also named Scholar Athlete. Teammate Tyler Levi was the Unsung Hero. Division’s Brendan Connolly (right), battles MacArthur’s Gianni Nino for In cross country, for MacArthur, the ball. Connolly was an All Conference selection. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Kinkel) Michael Cassano and Alyssa Rotundo were named All County While staying on the the soccer Conference A-V Defensive Player and teammates Gia Bergonzi and pitch, Division seniors Brendan of the Year for the second straight Pedro Sandoval were selected All Connolly and Christian Ramirez were season. Seniors Erick Benitez and Conference. Nicole Steiner and Evelyn named All Conference selections Jonathan Uzzo were named All County Sun were All Conference in girls swimfor the Blue Dragons. Over at Island Honorable Mention. Jayson Portes, ming for MacArthur. Trees, senior defender Kevin Butler Edwin Hernandez and John Bohmke —James Rowan is a was named All County and was the were named All Conference for the Levittown resident
Why We Tell The Story
Farmingdale High School Playcrafters perform Once on This Island Welcome to the Caribbean. The Farmingdale High School Playcrafters proudly presented their rendition of Once on This Island. This exciting oneact musical is based on My Love, My Love: or The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. A story about a peasant girl falling in love above her class, told around a fire by a group of Caribbean peasants as they wait out a terrible storm. “Once on This Island is one of my favorite musicals of all time,” Farmingdale High School Director Jessica Mischke said. “This beautiful story of how one seemingly insignificant girl becomes myth and hope for those she left behind demonstrates how the good we do echoes and continues long after our lives are over.” The standout cast, which featured several NYSSMA honored all-state musicians, kept the audience engaged
Farmingdale High School Playcrafters perform Once on This Island (Photo courtesy of The Farmingdale School District)
throughout the entire one-act musical. Juniors Molly Keena and Makai Jones performed the starring roles of fearless peasant girl Ti Moune and her affluent love interest Daniel. The powerful island gods, Erzulie (Trinity Babino), Asaka (Raniyah Elguerouat), Papa Ge (Rebecca Kenjesky), and Agwe (Matthew Murrell), guided Ti Moune on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother and father were played by
seniors Riley Leahy and Ben Hoffman. Sophomores Ryan Sweeney and Ava Monteleone had the roles of Daniels’s father and fiance. Rounding out the cast, playing the part of the little girl, was Albany Avenue Elementary School fourth-grader Stella Levenson. “We are so grateful to perform our annual musical,” Mischke said. “Once on This Island demonstrates that by giving love and sharing our stories, we can bring everyone together toward the greater good.”
No musical production would be complete without a reliable, talented production staff. Pit Conductor Ed Kozlowski led the orchestra, assisted by Pat Facchiano, while Jamie Capasso and Erik Chocianowski headed design and construction. Lastly, Joseph Hasset, Cherie Dreyfus and Corey Sterler managed lighting and sound. Director Jessica Mischke and Assistant Director/Choreographer Erik Mischke’s presentation of Once on This Island was a colorful tale of inspiration and hope. It was a beautiful gift from the Farmingdale Playcrafters to the community as we enter the holiday season. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit the www.farmingdaleschools.org and like the Facebook page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict. —Submitted by the Farmingdale Union Free School District
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A family going on three generations of crafting pickles BY NATALIA VENTURA
brine is 30/70 in the jar. You do them in barrels, it’s 50/50. So they’re always he Horman family has been going to taste better.” distributing their Horman’s Best “The ones in the store are trying to pickles for three generations mass produce it,” he continued. “Every throughout Long Island and New York batch of produce you get is different, City. Now they have recently opened so there are variables. Different sugar up their second store location in Glen levels, whatever the temperature is Cove, named Pickle Island. It began outside is going to change the rate when Nick Horman Jr’s grandfather, of fermentation and you just have to Joe Horman, “was in one career and watch them. That’s the art and science that didn’t work out. So he decided to part of it.” buy a pickle route, and that’s how it The shelf life of Horman’s Best started back then,” stated Horman Jr. pickles can last 3-4 months. They claim He majored in philosophy at to never truly spoil, the product only Providence College and obtained loses its crunchy texture. “There’s no his MBA from Adelphi University. hazard with these kinds of pickles, “A part of my dream at that time was canning pickles on the other hand, if to become a philosophy professor. I somebody doesn’t put the right pH, thought I might as well mix the two you can get botulism,” Horman Jr. said worlds together.” This led to their “But we don’t can anything, everything concept of Picklosophy being used to is refrigerated packed.” produce their pickles. After the cucumbers are finished The goals Horman has for his growing on the vines and plucked, family’s brand is to focus on their Glen they are continuously kept cold going Cove and Bayville store locations and forward. Produce is hydro-cooled, develop more locations in the future. which is when it is immersed in He enjoys the concept of making his chilled water. During the cucumber’s Nick Horman Jr. is a third-generation pickler, and has recently opened a stores a place to unwind. “When I transformation into pickles, they are second store in Glen Cove. (Photo by Natalia Ventura) was a kid, we had places to go while kept cold to maintain freshness. This growing up,” he said. “I definitely want differs from other companies that to get more arcade games, and have a apply heat to the pickles during the place people can come hang out. Play pasteurization step, which damages some good music, eat some good food the freshness of the cucumbers. and maybe open another one.” Their Horman believes that there is a pickle stores not only offer pickles, they also for everyone, even for those who claim have hot dogs, homemade dips, an not to enjoy them. assortment of snacks, drinks, comic “I think there is a pickle for everybooks and more. body,” Horman Jr. said “Maybe they had They have developed more than 15 a bad experience, but I’ve seen people varieties of pickles. The most popular converted from trying all these different pickles are the Kosher Dill, Classics, flavors we have. It depends. Some Full Sour, and Half Sour. “For the sweet people are sour pickle people, some ones, our Red Flannel, Sweet Chips, are sweet ones, some people are in the Honey Mustard and Brown Butter. I middle with the Kosher dill. Some of really like our pickled asparagus, it’s them don’t have vinegar, so if you don’t a sweet and hot one and what’s really like vinegar, like the Half Sour, I think popular this year is our pickled red they need to give it a shot.” onions.” People are welcome to visit Horman Pinball machine, comics, pickles, and more at Pickle Island. The daily ingredients used stem and his team on 18 Forest Ave. in (Photo by Natalia Ventura) from various sources, which are Glen Cove, and on 12 Ludlam Ave. in constantly undergoing a qualiBayville, Sundays to Fridays from noon ty-control process. They work with to 6 p.m. accomplished through several years the different vegetables I use, when certain farmers to produce the best “Come here to get a good pickle on a of pickle-making experience passed they’re in season. For the pickling cucumbers, they examine the quality down from one generation to the next. stick. For the first couple of weeks, I’ll be spice we work with a local spice guy starting from the seeds to when the “Everything is barrel packed,” Horman doing a free pickle for new customers.” out in Brooklyn. They do a special cucumbers are ready to be picked Jr. explained. “The ones in the store blend for us. We use whatever is the on the vines. “I will get local produce higher quality and support local first.” are brined most of the time in the because I do the farmers markets. So jars. What people don’t realize is that What did you think of this story? The way their cucumbers undergo I have relationships with a lot of the the brining process compared to other they stuff it really hard, because the Share it with me at nventura@ farmers. That’s where I get some of cucumber shrinks, so the cucumber to competitors is unique and has been antonmediagroup.com nventura@antonmediagroup.com
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Still Defying Darkness
Pandemic sparks rapid growth for Glen Cove candlemakers BY CHRISTY HINKO
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This time last year, we spoke with Ian and Adam Siegel, owners of Trubee Hill, a lifestyles brand, about the launch of their luxury candle line. “We have really grown our selection this year,” Adam said. “And we have branched out into other wares.”
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e knew from the beginning that this duo had big aspirations. In just one year, what started as a pandemic hobby has exploded from four candle scents, including their first scent Blue Hydrangea, for their well-known hydrangeas in their own front yard, to 36 scents, all in two sizes (7 oz. and 8.5 oz.), hot sauce, dressing, spice blends, jams, olive oils and maple syrup. “This was our COVID hobby that turned into a real thing,” Ian said. “It was a bright spot in a dark year.” Adam has since left his full time career to devote all of his attention to Trubee Hill. “It was scary at first but it has paid off tremendously,” Adam said. “I make, on average, 1,800 candles each month. Just like fashion, everything is done six months ahead, so I was making holiday candles back in July to meet the demand.” The couple is known for their love of home and entertaining. “If you recall last year our limited edition ‘Cancelled Holiday Plans’ candle was our bestseller, but we made it for a different type of holiday season,” Ian said. “With confidence and optimism back
then we said we would never make it again with that name. Therefore, this year with gratefulness, cautiousness and continued optimism it is back as we look forward to a hopefully more ‘normal’ holiday season. This year it is called ‘Finally! Holiday Plans’.” Glass and wax prices have gone up significantly in just one year since they started. “This year, the one challenge that we have had is that we are definitely not immune to the supply chain issues and increasing costs,” Ian said. “It’s definitely real and we are managing through it.” The Siegels are a regular vendor at the Deep Roots Farmers Market in Glen Cove, run by Amy Peters. “We’ve been a staple there for a year; being able to interact with customers and build a following for the people who attend the market,” Ian said. “We’ve learned a lot about what people like and what they don’t like and we listen to the feedback; it’s been a tremendous and positive experience.” Ian said they have been using social media to drive their business forward at great speed. “We’ve also built relationships locally with a lot of other small
Adam and Ian Siegel business, online and brick and mortar,” Ian said. “There are a lot of really wonderful, talented people on Long Island that have small businesses. Everyone has been helping each other out; we would all really like to see each other succeed.” Trubee Hill is evolving and expanding rapidly, nearly by the minute. “We’re in talks with a landlord in Glen Cove, with hopes of opening our own brick and mortar store downtown Glen Cove,” Ian said. New candle scents will be available in January. “If you really want to find out how wonderful of a community you live in and how wonderful your friends and family are, start a small business because the support from just Glen Cove and people around Long Island, it’s been tremendous,” Ian said. “It’s an island of wonderful people and we
are experiencing that first-hand.” Deep Roots Farmers Market is located at 100 Village Square in Glen Cove on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trubee Hill candles are also available at: • Locust Valley Bookshop, Locust Valley • Scarsella’s Florist, Laurel Hollow • Heritage Farm & Garden, Muttontown • L & W Market, Bridgehampton • Over The Bridge, Bayville • My Beautiful Mess, Sea Cliff • Pandemonium Boutique, Babylon • Jill Scherer, Roslyn • Hen Of The Woods, Southampton • Eve’s Uniques, Winchester, Tennessee Visit www.trubeehill.com for a full list of products and to purchase.
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Eglevsky Ballet Returns To The Tilles Center BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker featuring choreography by the company’s executive artistic director, Maurice Brandon Curry. The performances will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Greenvale.
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glevsky Ballet brings the beloved story to the Tilles Center stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning costumes, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 80 professional and student dancers. Eglevsky Ballet’s production is the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions on Long Island. Eglevsky Ballet’s production tells the story of a young girl named “Clara” and how a mysterious gift from her godfather, “Herr Drosselmeyer” brings about an enchanted, fantastical dream. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years, Eglevsky Ballet’s production will be performed with live music provided by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, of New York City, under the baton of maestro David Bernard. This is the first year for this exciting collaboration between the Eglevsky Ballet and the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. This year, the role of “Clara” will be danced by 16-year-old Alexa Robins of Commack. Robins has been studying at Eglevsky Ballet in their pre-professional training program for five years and is currently in the honors program at the Eglevsky Ballet academy. This production, which premiered in 2015, has several different elements chosen to develop the relationship between “Clara” and
two characters is more developed and also gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.” Another highlight of this year’s production is the return of Eglevsky Ballet alumni Sarah Gavilla as “The Sugar Plum Fairy.” Gavilla portrayed “Clara” in the debut of this production in 2015. She returns to Eglevsky after having been an apprentice at Miami City Ballet and a member of Alabama Ballet.
“It is so wonderful returning to this same production which helped launch me into preparation for a professional career. I am so grateful to Mr. Curry for giving me this opportunity,” Gavilla said. “Whoever said you can’t go home again, certainly didn’t train at the Eglevsky Ballet.” For the performances, Gavilla will be reunited with her partner from Miami City Ballet, Santiago Castañeda of Collage Dance in Memphis. This year, Curry has added new and exciting features by way of special animation created by Kevin Nunez of Forty Flying Fish, in Brooklyn. He previously worked with this talented firm when he choreographed The Red Shoes for Eglevsky Ballet in 2019. “I am thrilled to work with Kevin and his fantastic team again,” said Curry. “I have always wanted to add a more whimsical approach to the production and this year, after much time to think about just how to do it effectively, I came up with this approach. I think it will be a crowd pleaser for sure.” The Eglevsky Ballet has presented The Nutcracker as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961. Tickets may be purchased from the Tilles Center box office or through Ticketmaster. Visit www. eglevskyballet.org for details.
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Eglevsky Ballet’s The Nutcracker the “Nutcracker Prince”. Curry replaces the “Snow Pas de Deux” with one danced by “Clara” and the “Nutcracker Prince.” The “Nutcracker Prince” will be portrayed by 17-year-old student Max Barker. Barker is being trained at the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and, also, studies privately with Fabrice Herrault. Barker was recommended personally by former ABT principal dancer and current artistic director of the ABT JKO School, Cynthia Harvey. This year, Barker was a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne. Having the pas de deux performed by these two characters, Curry said, “By doing this, the connection between the
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Jan Guarino, pictured right, is passionate about watercolors. One look at her paintings tells you are looking at the work of a fine artist who is capable of capturing the essence and beauty in diverse subjects—flowers, landscapes, still life vignettes and portraits—people and pets. Her students will tell you she loves to teach them her craft—she is the teacher that they have been looking for to help them advance their own watercolors. This past year has given them a place to belong to, to challenge themselves, to grow their art and to have a sense of community. Guarino retired from a 45-year graphic design career the week before the world went into COVID quarantine. Now she is utilizing all of those marketing skills that she once used for her clients for herself, her art and her classes. Guarino’s classes always would fill up at the Art League of Long Island and at The Artist’s Studio at Chelsea Mansion in Muttontown and at many local libraries. She has been giving demos in front of artists at the Suburban Art League, Independent
the Manhasset Art League and many others. For the past year she took her classes online and is doing them virtually with a three-camera set up. Her work can be seen in Creations magazine on each issue’s Poetry Page and many times on its cover. She is a member of the Firefly Artists Gallery in Northport and has many originals for sale there. Her work is also at The Nest on Main Street in Northport. Guarino is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with an associates degree in applied science.
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EGGNOG:
Easy, Low Fat Or Raw? BY CHRISTY HINKO
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Whether you prefer a classic eggnog, or something lighter, but still as tasty, here are a couple of eggnog variations for you to serve at your next holiday event.
Traditional Eggnog 12 eggs, separated 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups bourbon 3/4 cup brandy 6 cups milk 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 cups heavy cream In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes. Mixture should be firm. Slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy—just a little at a time. Allow mixture to cool
in the fridge (for up to six hours). Approximately 30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture. Stir in one and a half teaspoons ground nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture. Ladle into cups. Garnish with remaining nutmeg. Serves: eight.
Low Fat Eggnog For those of us who really don’t need any extra naughty bits over the festive season, this low fat eggnog is perfect. 6 cups skim milk 1 cup “Egg Beaters” (or similar) sweetener or sugar, to taste 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. rum extract 2 pinches nutmeg, ground 2 pinches cinnamon, ground
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or sugar. Stir continuously. Heat and stir until the mixture thickens slightly—enough that it can coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the vanilla extract, rum extract, one pinch of nutmeg and one pinch of cinnamon. Remove from heat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least three hours). Just prior to serving, ladle your yummy low fat eggnog into glasses, and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon. Serves: six.
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A recipe that is easy to make. You’ll have this quick eggnog ready to go in no time. 6 eggs 3 c. milk 8 tbsp. sugar 3 tsp. vanilla extract of 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, ground
In a large bowl, beat the eggs using an electric beater. By turn, add milk and sugar. Beat until mixture thickens slightly. Add in the vanilla extract and ground nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least three hours). Serves: six.
Personalize the new and unopened regift. Rewrap it, and definitely change the gift card that it originally came with. Not To Regift Use common sense. Never regive a Christmas candle in the middle of the summer. Do not give anything monogrammed to your neighbor, unless, by odd chance, they have the same initials as you do. Do not regift handmade items or free promotional items like the tote bag from the perfume counter. Make sure your giftee is not related to the person who originally gave the gift to you. Do not discuss that your gift is recycled. You should not tell someone it is a regift. Do not feel bad about regifting. There is a slight work around for this though. If you are regifting something seriously expensive, you might want to tell the giftee so they do not feel obligated to gift you back with something equally expensive.
Rules For Regifting BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediaGroup.com
Yes, it is being said. There are rules for regifting and whether you admit it or not, it is extremely resourceful to do so. But there are tactful ways to do it and not so tactful ways too. Regifting, giving a gift that you received to another person, has been happening for centuries, but there are some simple etiquette
rules that should be followed.
Host A Regifting Party
To Regift The best gifts for regifting are gifts that you really believe are best suited for a specific person. There are times when the person to whom you are regifting will get enjoyment out of something that doesn’t suit your taste. Just because you don’t want the gift doesn’t mean the person you are giving it to does either.
An idea mentioned on www. regiftable.com suggests hosting a sort of White Elephant Party, when people gather together for the purpose of exchanging essentially impractical items. This is a great way to regift without guilt. Just be sure that the original gift giver will
not be in attendance. Here’s how it goes: Each guest brings one wrapped regift. All guests draw a number. The regifter with the lowest number chooses a wrapped regift and opens it for everyone to see. The person with the next lowest number can either take the opened regift or select a “new” wrapped regift. If they choose a “new” regift, they must open it for all to see. Each subsequent person is allowed to either unwrap a “new” regift or take any of the regifts already opened. If a regift is taken from someone, that person gets to immediately choose another “new” gift to open or they can get revenge by stealing someone else’s gift. Finally, when all the gifts have been opened, the person with the lowest number gets to trade with anyone or keep the regularly rejected regift they ended up with. On the off chance that you don’t love what you end up with, donate it to charity. So, maybe it is the gift that keeps on giving or it’s something you have a duplicate of—either way, make sure to thank the person who gave it to you with sincerity. If you cannot bring yourself to regift, some choose to donate their unwanted gifts to charity or sell them in an online auction. Gift thoughtfully.
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The Trellus Holiday Gift Guide That Supports Local Long Island Businesses In years past, last-minute holiday shopping typically began mid-December or later. However, a number of factors this year, from an early Hanukkah to a well-publicized supply chain shortage, have led to an early jump on the holiday shopping rush. Shoppers who avoided Black Friday or Cyber Monday, or those who simply want to celebrate one holiday at a time, may be considered late to the game this year, but they have a helpful solution in Trellus same-day local delivery service here on Long Island.
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Make your Christmas deliveries a cinch. local delivery from their favorite stores is growing, but too many independent retailers lack the ability and resources to compete on time.” Trellus seeks to bridge the gap between e-commerce and local brick-and-mortar experiences by serving the needs of local merchants and delivering on customer expectations for convenience. Deliveries across Long Island, from Queens into Suffolk County, are often completed in two hours or less thanks to a reliable network of on-call drivers. Customers are able to track their package in real-time
through text message, making Trellus a helpful resource for those who need a last-minute item for their office Secret Santa or family gathering. Even better, shoppers can feel good about purchases that support local businesses and uplift the local economy during a challenging holiday season of inflation, high gas prices and labor shortages. There are plenty of gift options through the Trellus Local Marketplace, with 120 small businesses and counting. Here are just some of the local
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Homestead (www.virginiajanes.com or call 917-301-2213) was founded by a Hudson Valley native who is often Sweet and Savory referred to as “Laura Ingalls with Founded in 1953, Emile’s Candies in modern appliances.” Virginia Jane is Rockville Centre (www.emilescandies. cooking up exciting flavors from her com or call 516-766-4402) is one of favorite farms in the tri-state area, the last of Long Island’s old-fashioned right in her Long Island home. Check chocolate factories. Kicking off the out her Trio Gift Set of three best-sellholiday season with Hanukkah, ing jam flavors, featuring Carrot Cake the shop offers menorah lollipops, Jam, Blueberry Bourbon Ginger Jam, chocolate dreidels and a three-tiered and Strawberry Daiquiri Jam. Star of David box full of delicious When you’ve had your fill of sweet, chocolates. For Christmas, look for go for savory with the cleverly named chocolate Santas, as well as holiday Charcuterie Broads LLC in Seaford milk chocolate balls sold by weight. (www.thecharcuteriebroads.com or For a large group, consider a medium 2charcuteriebroads@gmail.com). or large assorted platter of candies Co-owners and sisters-in-law Bridget featuring a delectable array of creams, and Joanne have a love for fine meats jellies, caramels, truffles and more. and cheeses and their creativity For cookie lovers, look no further comes through on their menu. Check than Long Island’s very own Cookie out their traditional Holiday Antipasto Outlet in Hicksville (www.cookieoutlet. of premium meats, Italian cheeses com or 800-548-3023). Their elegant and all the popular fixings on boards and sophisticated Deluxe Christmas available in multiple sizes. Platter cookie tray is a crowd-pleaser Beautiful Gestures that features popular holiday shapes Muscari Flowers & Events (www. and flavors, and ranges in size from muscariflowersroslyn.com or call 1.5-pounds to 5-pounds. The Cookie 516-625-1397) has been serving Outlet’s high-volume purchase power Roslyn Heights and surrounding enables the company to pass significommunities for more than 20 years. cant savings on to shoppers and they have their own specially designed “No All-season orchids are among the shop’s most coveted offerings. These Breakage Gift Box” for shipping. Home-based business Virginia Jane’s exquisite, delicate blooms symbolize
beauty, love and royalty, and make “a perfect gift for the king or queen in your life,” according to the shop. If you’re also shopping for a birthday around the holidays, take a look at Zodiac Gift Boxes from Eternal Roses (www.eternalroses.com or call 888-440-2255). The Bellmore-based company treats their blooms by immersing them in a patented blend of plant-based formula and preserving substance. This process results in special, luxury roses that require no watering and maintain their beauty and freshness for up to three years. Zodiac-themed preserved roses each come in a custom-designed textured box displaying the astrological sign’s constellation using crystals. For personalized gifts, shop The Giftologist online (www.shopthegiftologist.com or call 516-766-2296). This gift boutique in the heart of Rockville Centre carries an eclectic collection of personalized household items, including cheese and cutting boards, coasters, wine cups and glasses and picture frames, that can be personalized with engraving.
Specialty Gifts for Kids, Including the Four-Legged Award-winning toy store Funky Monkey Toys & Books in Greenvale
(www.funkymonkey.toys or 516-484-0966) has a special announcement this holiday season. Jellyfish lamps are back in stock and they’re a huge hit with kids and parents alike. Though the Jellyfish are incredibly lifelike in movement, they’re really just synthetic, so there’s nothing to clean or feed. Complimentary gift wrapping is available for this trendy fixture. For your four-legged friends and family, check out The Pet Store Next Door, a pet boutique and grooming spa in Glen Head (www.thepetstorenextdoor.com or call 516-8016400). The owner is a longtime pet lover and former veterinarian tech who decided to open a fully stocked pet food and accessory emporium, carrying an expansive list of pet gifts and speciality items. Gifts include apparel, toys, hygiene supplies and specialty food, with a focus on healthy, holistic, and organic food for dogs, cats and birds. For more great holiday gifts from local small and home-based businesses, delivered same-day to your doorstep, visit the Trellus Local Marketplace at www.bytrellus.com/ marketplace or call 1-833-LocalLI. —Submitted by Trellus
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give the host $10 to $20 every once in a while to cultivate your relationship and to say “thank you” for special services. A tip may be appropriate if the maitre d’ has gone out of his way to find a table for you on a busy night. If your dining party is large, double or triple the tip, depending on the number of people.
Tips For Tipping BY CHRISTY HINKO
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Tipping might be one of the most socially accepted forms of etiquette, but it is often the most confusing. When dining out with family and friends, it is often the topic at the end of the meal. Should we tip for buffet service? How much should we give at a formal meal?
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he typical standard for tipping when dining out at a traditional restaurant is 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax amount of the bill, not the total bill with taxes included. But some dining patrons need some guidance for tipping in nontraditional settings. In self-service restaurants, like buffet or cafeteria-style, it is acceptable to tip 10 percent of the bill for table
services, and an extra $5 in any dining setting for extra accommodations or an extra 10 percent if your table receives extra attention on a particularly busy night at the restaurant.
Hostess and Maitre d’
Unless you are a frequent patron, it is not necessary to tip the maitre d’. If you are a regular, you may want to
How much you tip a bartender depends in part on whether you’re waiting at the bar for a table in the adjoining restaurant or you’re at a bar for its own sake. As you wait for a table, you can either pay for drinks as you order or run a tab, which will be added to your dinner bill. Leave a tip for the bartender before you leave the bar. One dollar per drink is standard. If you’re at a bar simply to have a drink, tip between 15 and 20 percent of the total. If the bartender has given you a free drink or two, add a couple of extra dollars to the tip.
Washroom Attendants
Tip washroom attendants at least one dollar for handing you a towel. A small dish of coins is usually on display and the tip is placed there instead of in the attendant’s hand. If attendants do nothing but stand there, no tip is necessary.
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Tip the parking attendant at least $2. Give the tip when the car is brought to you, not when you arrive.
Busboys
Busboys are usually not tipped, with two exceptions: you spill something and the busboy cleans it up, and in that case give a dollar or two as you leave; or if a busboy in a cafeteria carries your tray to the table, then a dollar or two is also appropriate.
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In nicer restaurants with piano entertainment, do not tip the piano player unless you see a tip jar. You may tip musicians in more casual restaurants, $2 to $5 when you leave, even if you have not made a request. If you have made requests, add an extra dollar or more for each song. For strolling musicians, the basic tip is $1 per musician and $2 for a party of two; a total of $5 is enough for a group. If you make a special request, add an extra dollar to each musician’s tip. You needn’t stop eating when musicians perform table side. Just smile and thank them as you tip when the musicians finish.
Tipping Less If something goes wrong during your ordering or meal, your tip depends on how well the waitstaff addresses the problem. If there was a successful resolution, tip the full amount. If your waiter did not get adequate results but doesn’t deserve all the blame, reduce the tip to 10 percent. If the problem wasn’t taken care of or your waiter was surly, tip eight percent. Other tipping tips: • Tip discreetly. Tipping is a private matter, so don’t play the big spender who likes to flash bills. • Money is the tip of choice in most cases, but sometimes a small gift, usually given during the holidays, can be substituted. • Check the bill to see if a gratuity (or a service charge) is included. Gratuities are typically included when a table has been booked for groups of more than six people. If you think it is deserved, you can leave an additional tip. • If you eat light or use a coupon, it is thoughtful to leave a tip commensurate with a full-priced meal. —Mike Lininger contributed to this article. He is the editor of Etiquette Scholar (www.etiquettescholar.com).
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This year, toy company Hasbro is unveiling some of its hottest items for this upcoming holiday season that kids of all ages—and even some of you parents out there—will be sure to love. Power Rangers Dino Fury Chromafury Saber (Photo
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irst up, is the Power Rangers Dino Fury Chromafury Saber. The Chromafury Saber has color-scanning technology, color-changing LEDs, and motion-activated light and sound effects that lets
kids and fans imagine leaping into action as their favorite Power Ranger. Press the button on the hilt of the saber and place the end of the hilt on a surface to scan the color. Scan something red to make the LEDs in the blade light up red, like the saber of the Dino Fury Red Ranger. Or scan something pink for a pink blade or blue for blue. Scans aren’t limited to Ranger colors: scan orange for an orange blade. The Chromafury Saber is for kids ages
5 and Up and is $29.99. Available online and at all major retailers. Be sure to watch Power Rangers Dino Fury on Nickelodeon on Saturday mornings and on Netflix. Season 2 of Power Rangers Dino Fury will launch Spring 2022 exclusively on Netflix. Who ya going to call? That’s right. Ghostbusters. Kids can imagine busting ghosts in all kinds of ways with Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Proton Blaster M.O.D. The primary blaster,
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Peppa Pig and her family with the Peppa’s Family Motorhome toy. Kids can imagine being on the road with Peppa as they roll the motorhome in vehicle mode, and press the steering wheel to hear music and phrases from the Peppa Pig series. When it’s time to “camp,” kids can convert the vehicle to a multi-level RV playset with a trailer hitch that attaches to the Peppa’s Family Red Car toy, which is sold separately. The Peppa’s Family Motorhome comes with Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig 3” figures and 15 accessories. Everything stores inside the playset—ready for the next adventure. Price is $49.99 at all major retailers. Head into your own top-secret mission with Hasbro’s Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Snake Eyes Special Missions mask. With the Snake Eyes Special Missions mask, kids can imagine the exciting ninja-battling action and excitement of the G.I. Joe universe. Featuring movie-inspired detail and design and a fun electronic light-up feature, boys and girls will love creating favorite moments from the Snake Eyes: G.I. JOE Origins movie. Snake Eyes: G.I. JOE Origins With the press of a button, boys Snake Eyes Special Missions and girls will love activating the Mask (Contributed photo) Snake Eyes Special Missions Mask
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he Jericho Public Library is happy to offer virtual and/or in-person programs. Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. - The library will be screening Emma, a glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along. Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. - An in-person and virtual Great Performers series with Marc Courtade, will celebrate the life and career of Christopher Plummer. Best known for his performance as Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Plummer was a prolific and versatile actor whose career spanned seven decades. Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. - No registration is necessary for the family film, The Polar Express. After the movie, children may stop by the Children’s Room and pick up a fun craft to do at home. Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. - Keep your holiday spirits up with the in-person (tickets required) or virtual (register
on our website) Here’s to the Holidays music with Linda Ipanema and the Hot Spots. Enjoy their rendition of “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad,” Hanukkah songs and more. Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. - Take a walk through the eighth most visited museum in the world with the in-person or virtual art lecture about The National Gallery of London, where Mary Maguire will walk attendees through its galleries with special stops in front of Botticelli’s The Mystical Nativity and Pieter Bruegel’s The Adoration of the Kings. Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. - Discuss the topics of the day, and the trends that affect us now and in the future at the Virtual News Currents with Elinor Haber. Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. - Attendees can join in-person or virtually for Talk About Books with Fran Cohen. Listeners are welcome. This discussion will be on The Chosen and the
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jericholibrary.org/events/month to register for these and other upcoming events. All in-person programs require masks. —Submitted by Jericho Public Library
Assemblymember Lavine Announces Annual Toy Drive To Benefit Glen Cove Day Care Center Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has announced the kick-off of his Annual Toy Drive. Lavine will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts which will go to families in need from the Glen Cove Day Care Center, which was severely damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. “I am so pleased to be able to help the resilient kids of the Glen Cove Day Care Center whose lives and learning have been disrupted by the devastating floods associated with Hurricane Ida,” Lavine said. Contact-free drop-offs can be
made at Lavine’s district office in Glen Cove at 1 School St., Suite 303B, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. In addition, toys may also be left at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library at 89 E. Main St., or the Bryant Library in Roslyn on 2 Papermill Rd. during library hours. People who cannot get to any of the above locations, can call the district office to schedule a time to have gifts picked up from their doorstep. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 17. —Submitted by Office of Assemblymember Charles Lavine
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r. Jose Enriquez recently visited with the Hicksville High School and Hicksville Middle School students currently participating in the Latinos in Action (LIA) course at the Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School. He was accompanied by Northeast Regional Program Manager Monica Gomez and Media Manager Luis Castro. LIA students from the Middle School were chaperoned by LIA Spanish Teacher Omar Garcia and transported by bus to the high school, where they met up with the LIA students from the high school at the Kristoff Theatre. Dr. Enriquez prepared a very informative and interactive session for our students where he shared the LIA vision, mission and history. He motivated these students to unite and begin developing trusting relationships with each other. He reminded them that they are leaders and they
their voices to affect change through creativity in the arts of music, dance, writing, singing and public speaking. LIA students have already begun their community service by providing literacy tutoring for ENL students in Old Country Road School. Hicksville Public Schools is excited to be partnering with Latinos in Action where their organization empowers Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through leadership development, community service literacy tutoring and assisting students to be college and career ready. —Submitted by the Hicksville School District
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Three students stood up to be leaders of the group when asked by Dr. Enriquez who is brave enough to lead this group.
can use their leadership to transform the lives of other students and the people within their circle of family and friends. Dr. Enriquez asked the audience of students, “who is brave enough to lead this group?” Three students took the stage and shared their voice on why they can lead and they were encouraged to run for an office in LIA later this semester. He challenged them to create a “stage” where they can use the power of
Dr. Enriquez inspiring students taking part in the Latinos in Action course in middle school or high school.
The student group of Hicksville Middle School or Hicksville High School students from the Latinos in Action language course with Dr. Enriquez.
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P This six bedroom expanded Cape at 257 Crabapple Rd. in the Flower Hill section of Manhasset sold on Dec. 6 for $1,725,000. The bedrooms have been updated. The home has three bathrooms. It is a beautifully kept home with room for all and includes bluestone patios, a hot tub and an above ground pool. The ultra spacious first floor includes an eat-in-kitchen, a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a primary suite with a bathroom on the first floor, plus two additional bedrooms and a full updated bathroom. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a full bath, walk-in closets and a walk-out basement. The home is on a full-house generator and the gararge fits two cars.
This elegant and impressive four bedroom home sold on Dec. 2 for $2,400,00. The brick veneer Colonial-style home set on a large lot is located on a lush tree-lined street in the the Village of Flower Hill (Manhasset) at 114 Dartmouth Rd. Outstanding craftsmanship went into every detail of its expansion and renovation combining yesterday and today with eloquence and sophistication. This exquisite residence poised on a gentle rise boasts a total of 10-rooms, including four bedrooms, four full baths and offers stunning traditional architectural appointments throughout with all the comforts of today’s lifestyle. This warm and inviting home is convenient to Manhasset schools, shopping and transportation.
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households that experienced change in financial circumstances In March 2020, PSEG suspended all service terminations for non-payment and continued this protection throughout the governor’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, which has now ended. Residential and certain small business customers may be entitled to additional protections if the State of Emergency caused a change in financial circumstances, including non-termination of electric service for non-payment until Dec. 21, or a deferred payment agreement with no down payment, late fees or penalties. PSEG field representatives have started visiting residential customers with past-due account balances to discuss payment methods, accept a payment or work out a payment plan to pay down balances over time. PSEG will work with customers to find the best solution for the household. Residential customers will not be shut off for non-payment at this time. Visit www.psegliny.com for more information on energy and money saving programs. Visit www.otda.ny.gov/ programs/heap for more information about HEAP and federal programs. —PSEG Long Island
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A THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY the beautiful floral memorial tribute surrounding the Mother and Child statue. To all the musicians who performed at the park, and all the friends who came out to show support. To those people who brought food and drinks to the park for the musicians. To those who donated to the Christopher Crosby Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Glen Cove Arts Council, which will help to provide local
students with talent, who lack financial resources, music lessons and instruments. To Dr. Eve LupenkoFerrante, for her friendship and support and for taking on the responsibility of GCAC since I moved to Georgia. To everyone who sent flowers, cards, emails and letters of condolence. To Rev Mark Fitzhugh, Rev. Catherine Wieczorek, the staff and parishioners at
St. John’s of Lattingtown. To Bob Lynch, Chris Brayne and Meghan Tanella for providing such moving music. To Dean Michael Sniffen, who spoke so eloquently at Christopher’s memorial service at St. John’s. To Guy Minutoli and the staff at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home for their compassion. I apologize If I have inadvertently left anyone out. —Victoria Crosby and family
UNDERPLAYING BALLOT PROPOSITIONS The recently held off-year elections, Tuesday, Nov. 2, had its share of propositions. These are state-specific ballot measures that often cover a wide range of social and economic issues that have lasting effects on communities. This is why it baffles me that hardly any mention is made about such propositions during election campaigns. This year’s elections included five proposed changes to the state constitution and gave New York voters a chance to participate in such decisions:
Proposition # 1 involved redistricting: redrawing the boundaries of Congressional and state legislative districts; #2 Environmental Rights: each person having the right to clean air and water and a healthful environment; #3 and 4 Elections and Voting: aimed at changing rules to allow easier access to the polls; and #5 Civil Court Claim: Claims totaling $50,000 or less will be heard by NYC Civil Court rather than the state Supreme Court. So many of my friends and
colleagues have told me that they did not vote for these propositions, because either they did not know enough about them or only knew about them when they saw the instructions to turn the ballot over. Campaign officials need to do a better job at informing the public via their various means of advertising prior to election day instead of focusing solely on the candidates because candidates come and go but propositions of such nature have more of an effect on
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I have been a practicing lawyer for more than 50 years. I have argued cases in many courts and have the greatest of respect for the court system. I respect and admire the judges who serve us each day. One of my greatest experiences as an attorney was being sworn into admission to the U.S. Supreme Court. It was made more memorable by the fact that the ceremony occurred on the same day as lawyers were arguing the famous Bush vs. Gore case, which decided who would be
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president. Of all the courthouses that I have entered, none has the thrill of our Supreme Court. Over the past 150 plus years, some of the greatest lawyers in the nation and brilliant judges have helped make national history in cases that outlawed segregation, affirmed our rights to free speech and have declared that women are entitled to decide whether they should have control over their own
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communities than one realizes. Another thing that had me baffled during this election campaign was when my wife brought to my attention, a flier she received in the mail captioned in bold letters, “Your Voting History.” It stressed that she was a below average voter compared to other voters and detailed the rating scale where excellent is accorded three stars and good two stars; her rating was below average. I’m not sure what is the intent of such strategy, whether it has been proven to have positive results, or it’s a deliberate and callous act at vote shaming. I am aware that one’s voting history is a public record but trying to embarrass people into voting is not my cup of tea. I’m just concerned about what the next step might be; sending text messages to voters without their consent? —Chester McGibbon
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I would like to publicly thank the community for their support and love during the past few months following the death of my son Christopher Crosby. To Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke, Deputy Mayor Maureen Basdavanos, the City Council and Spiro Tsirkas for allowing my family to hold the memorial concert in Morgan Park. To Kathie Flynn and the staff at Glen Cove Library for
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Questions Remain For Stringer’s 24/7 Bus/Subway Service Every Seven Minutes Outgoing New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling for New York City Transit to have 24 hour rushhour style service. He feels that New York City Transit bus and subway systems should run every seven minutes for most hours beyond the traditional AM and PM rush hours. There are significant issues Stringer overlooked. This is not surprising since he has never been a regular user of mass transit. He has the perks of public office and is chauffeured around town in a municipal vehicle by his own driver. It is doubtful that he uses a Metro or OMNY Card. Stringer periodically issues audits on the MTA and New York City Transit garnering free publicity. He never follows up. As Manhattan Boro President or comptroller, he never asked any mayor or governor to appoint him to the MTA Board. Stringer missed that there is a shortage of bus drivers, conductors and engineers. This has resulted in a reduction in service. To remedy this, MTA and New York City Transit has said it will take six months to a year before they can become fully staffed to pre-COVID-19 levels. This is necessary for a return to pre-COVID-19 service levels. Training programs are being accelerated so that new employees can be certified
Continued from previous page bodies. Justices appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents have pledged to honor our Constitution and have often defied the dominant political parties by making decisions that rankled the presidents who appointed them. These periodic streaks of political independence have assured the average citizen that they will get a fair shake in our highest court. But today’s Supreme Court majority is now nothing more than an extension of a political system and is determined
has a fleet of 1,268 and Staten Island Railway has a fleet of 61 vehicles. Stringer’s proposal for a bus or subway to arrive every seven minutes would require New York City Transit to run more subway trains and buses daily for many more hours. This means that the work force would have to add several thousand more bus drivers, conductors and engineers beyond pre-COVID-19 numbers. How many years would be required to accomplish this task after staffing up to meet pre-COVID-19 numbers of employees? Running subway trains every seven minutes midday, early mornings and late evening means New York City Transit track and signal employees will have less access. Routine maintenance, inhouse and third-party private contractors will also have less access. New York City Transit employees, who provide what is known as Flag protection in the industry, notify those working on or immediately adjacent to active track before a train is about to cross an active work site. Work immediately is suspended until the train clears the work site before work can resume. With subway trains running every seven minutes, this reduces the window for work to five minutes or 45 minutes hourly. Routine maintenance and
capital improvements will take longer to complete. Costs will increase. Has Stringer considered what these additional costs would be? Off-peak, New York City Transit operates fewer subway cars and buses. Many return to subway yards and bus depots after the morning rush hour. They return to service in time to support the evening rush hour. Keeping this equipment running for more hours adds significant mileage, wear and tear. This will result in earlier routine maintenance based on accumulated mileage. There will be the need for earlier mid-life overhaul to assure equipment will reach the anticipated useful life. Buses are replaced after 15 years of service and subway cars after 40 years of service will have to be replaced sooner. Stringer’s never addressed the longterm capital costs to the MTA if there is a need to replace equipment earlier than anticipated. Replacement of a bus can run between $1 to $1.5 million. Replacement of a subway car can cost between $2.5 to $3 million.
to follow the agenda of the party that got them elevated into these positions. Recently, for one brief day, I was of the opinion that regardless of personal politics, the Court would avoid being a group of partisans. Justice Amy Coney Barrett warned her colleagues that “the bench has to be hyper vigilant to ensure that personal bias doesn’t creep into our decisions.” Barrett created the impression that she was prepared to Justice Amy Coney Barrett (Photo courtesy of Rachel buck the political system to Malehorn/CC BY 3.0) avoid the court being called a political flunky. Those fleeting nothing more. It has long words were just that. A bunch been known that Justice Barrett has been a vigilant foe of feel good utterances and
of abortion. She signed newspaper ads urging that abortion be banned in America. She has written extensively about her strong anti-choice views and nothing was going to prevent a female justice from telling all the other women in America what their rights are. Rather than weigh the pros and cons of abortion, Justice Barrett had a simple solution for all women. She proclaimed that women should “give birth to a child and then leave him or her with an agency for adoption.” Aside from the fact that she proposes a cold-hearted solution, she also is willing
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more quickly. Riders have to wonder if this will put them at risk in the future for safe and reliable service that they count on. New York City Transit has a fleet of 6,400 subway cars. New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Operating Authority and MTA Bus have a combined fleet of 5,800 buses. LIRR has a fleet of 1,151. Metro North
Stringer’s idea could cost the MTA billions over several Five Year Capital Plans. There will also be the need to increase New York City Transit’s current 5,800 bus and 6,400 subway car fleets to support additional services. Additional bus and subway car depots, yards and shop capacity will be required for maintenance and storage of equipment. Stringer never provided any information what these costs would be. Perhaps Stringer should apply for a job at the MTA upon vacating the comptroller’s office. It would provide him with an honest job and better understanding of how our transit system works —Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.
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Send it to editorial@antonmediagroup.com the newborns to a life with no guarantees of normalcy. I assume her birthing theory also applies to a woman who had become pregnant by rape or incest, because she makes no distinction. America has experienced many ups and downs; this is truly a major turn downward for our nation. —Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in Uniondale. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or Anton Media Group
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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a Commackbased nonprofit organization serving elderly, medically frail older adults, including those affected by dementia, has been named a national winner of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) 2021 Anne & Irving Brodsky Innovation Grant. The $25,000 grant will help create an Interactive Immersion Memory Stimulation Program in Gurwin Center’s 60-bed Memory Care Unit.
According to Gurwin, the unique program will be the first of its kind in New York to offer a multi-sensory virtual reality experience for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, as well as their loved ones. Gurwin’s program features a completely virtual interactive Immersion Room designed to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch by connecting participants to virtual experiences and memories.
Unique to the program is its ability to remotely include caregivers or loved ones in the virtual experience; preloaded scenarios enable shared virtual excursions to concerts, events and places such as the Botanical Gardens or even a simple stroll down the streets of Manhattan. The program also enables joint participation in therapeutic cognitive activities, health education, music and art modalities, mindful experiences and holistic interventions to promote
Massapequa Park Welcomes The Holidays Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino and trustees Todd Svec, Dana Durso and Christine Wiss were joined by local dignitaries and members of the Massapequa Park community along with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Village of Massapequa Park’s annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Ed Cox)
socialization and meaningful engagement. Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center opened in 1988 in Commack and since then has expanded to a CMS 5-star rated, 460-bed skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation facility. Situated on a 36-acre campus, the center includes a dedicated Memory Care Unit, an Advanced Care Unit, a respiratory/ ventilator care unit, two Adult Day Care programs for community members with dementia and other physical/cognitive needs, as well as on-sight dialysis and pharmacy. The annual grant, initiated in 2005, awards $25,000 to an outstanding nonprofit member organization to help fund an innovative program that improves the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other related illnesses, and their families. The program must demonstrate creativity and uniqueness, greatest need, and replication potential. For more information about the programs and services AFA provides to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, visit www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484, seven days a week. To make a donation to support programs such as this, visit www.alzfdn.org/donate.
Student Artists Are Honored Hicksville Fire Department honored Fire Safety Poster Contest winners from all seven elementary schools and Hicksville Middle School. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Fire Department)
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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently recognized Boy Scout Troop 423 of Plainview’s newest Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 28. During the ceremony, Legislator Drucker presented Nassau County Citations to Daniel Casal and Benjamin Steinhart and congratulated them on attaining the
highest rank in Scouting. “It’s tremendously important to recognize our young people for their accomplishments and encourage them to continue to achieve their goals,” Legislator Drucker said. “I was delighted to honor these young men for achieving Scouting’s highest honor, and I wish them all of the best as they chase their dreams.” —Submitted by Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NORTH SHORE MASQUERS CAST AND CREW The North Shore School District would like to congratulate the Masquers cast and crew for the wonderful presentations of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time that were performed on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20. Many thanks go out to the director Aaron Brateman and producer Damien Chillemi. In addition, the producers are very appreciative for the generosity and support of the Arts Angels, and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dalia Rodriguez. Congratulations to all. Bravo to the cast including Sarah Barnett, Ella Blumenthal, Shea McDonnell, Alex Selmani, Sammy Lockwood, Greg Saridakis, Norah Davison, Violet Ganzekaufer, Maiko Giannakis, Sam Glatt, Kaitlin Ho, Trevor Janusas, Polina Oleynikova,
team; Erin Checca, Mia Crocco, Chelsea Dulaski, Emma Dulaski, Finley Livingston, Emilie Preuss, and Jules Stefos. Our projections duo, Ava Attina and Neda Fellows. The props team; Elliot Bryant, Sadie Koo, Erin McLellan, Samantha Nyhan, Matty Russo, Ciara Savage, Aidan Tandy, Lily Tipton, and Giuliano Wang. The audio trio; Hayden Citko, Jordan Price, and Liana Seepersad. Three cheers for the Stage Managers; Christian Accardi, Madison Jairala, and Mia The North Shore School District congratulates the Masquer’s cast and crew. Wasniewski. Also our stage crew; (Contributed photo) Daniel Becker, Sabrina Bordonaro, Henry Spina and Josef Winter. Grace Miller, Nehir Tan, and Parker Binnie Jun, Kypa Kallaur, Jenny Kim, Congratulations to the crew, Trager. The Dramaturg, Catherine Madison O’Donnell, Maria Patetsios, including Assistant Director Sophie Fradelos. The lighting crew; Henry Paul Pourakis, Oliver Schweiger and Brandimarte. The costumes departMadden, Nicole Miraglia, James Owen, Ava Winter. ment; Ella DeSane, Sebastian Escobar, Ryaan Sabooni, James Vanchieri, Gina Bravo to all. Elena Frangos, Rachel (Ray) Ilberg, Wu, and Ian Zhan. The production —Submitted by Shelly Newman
Carle Place High School has been awarded a gold Veteran Badge from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for offering the Seal of Biliteracy for five or more years. According to NYSED, students must demonstrate intermediate to high proficiency in English and the required level of proficiency in one or
more world languages set forth by the New York State Learning Standards for World Languages, in order to qualify. In order to be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy, students must either earn an 80 or higher on the New York State ELA Regents exam, or maintain an 85 or higher average in their English
CARLE PLACE EARNS SEAL OF BILITERACY class and must also maintain an 85 or higher average in their World Language course(s). Carle Place High School began offering the Seal of Biliteracy to its
diplomas in the 2016-17 school year. Since that time, more than 30 students have graduated with the distinction. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District
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The North Shore Vikings held their 7-0 lead in a historic Long Island Class IV championship game to defeat the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats to become Long Island Champions. At Stony Brook’s LaValle Stadium, there was an early touchdown in the first quarter by Daniel Quigley, along with an incredible defensive game allowed the Vikings to remain victorious. Congratulations to the Vikings Football Team, coaches, cheerleaders, Pulse,high school Pep Band, Don Lang, Marge Anderson, the athletics department and everyone who came to support. The varsity team includes Nicholas Livoti, Peter Liotta, Dylan Kunkel, Ryan Freund, Garret Gates, Richard Cook, Michael Fleming, Peter Laino, William Feldmann, David Berlin, Ryan Camardella, Dylan Roth, Ryan Mannix,
Mark Russo, Nicholas La Rosa, Edward Mullen, Eric Mullen, Justin Rosen, Anthony Santoro, Michael Granelli, Nicholas Caprarella, Joseph Zuccarello, Luke Potapov, Andrew Noak, Jack Molesky, Michael McMahon, Patrick Godfrey, Danny Sotiryadis, Leo Ponce, Matthew Laudisio, Athanasios Alafogiannis, Reece Ramos. Andrew Fabiilli, Matthew Topol, Maxim Mokhoff, Issac Bratter and Kelly Larkin. Congratulations also to Head Coach, Daniel Agovino, and Assistant Coaches, Craig DeNicola, Bill Madigan, PJ Como and Scott Lineman. “I am very proud,” Coach Agovino said. “These kids played like champions. It was a team effort. The support of the community gave us the confidence we needed to win the championship.” —Submitted by Shelly Newman
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Back Row: Brooke Stapleton, Avery D’Andrea, Nicole Diaczun, Stephanie Nemecek, Molly O’Flynn, Antonella Lazcano, Alyssa Drozdowski, Coach Dave Stein. Middle Row: Shannon Michael, Brianna Stapleton, Taylor Reggio, Samantha Iaconis, Mia Smith, Caitlyn Civelli, Isabelle Terracciano. Front Row: Olivia Turi, Julia Harmon, Myia Murphy, Carly Livingston. Missing from photo: Grace Murphy
Back Row: Christopher Kosinski, Timothy Perez, Terence Quinn, Matthew Teplansky, Matthew Pantorno, Jaxon Parisi, Coach Rich Zeidler. Front Row: Michael Craig, Andrew Shnayderman, Bryan Birkl, James Zanelotti, Connor Kennedy. Missing from photo: Patrick Murphy (Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale Union Free School District)
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armingdale High School’s varsity volleyball teams had outstanding performances on the court and in the classroom this fall. Teams achieved more than a 96 GPA while capturing several
County Titles. Go Dalers. Farmingdale High School varsity boys volleyball was a New York State Scholar-Athlete Team and Nassau County Conference Champions with an 18-2
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varsity volleyball also earned the Nassau County Team Sportsmanship Award, and coach Dave Stein won Nassau County Coach of the Year. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free
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The Mavericks (Contributed photo) At 8 p.m. at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. Eclectic rock and country group known SUNDAY, DEC. 19 Countess Luann for crisscrossing musical boundaries. Presented by WFUV. Visit www.thethe- The Real Housewives of New York’s Luann De Lesseps was just ranked atreatwestbury.com for tickets. the No. 1 Housewife by TV Guide. At 8 p.m. at The Paramount, 370 New FRIDAY, DEC. 17 York Ave., Huntington. Visit www. The Nutcracker paramountny.com for info. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is performed by Park Avenue Chamber MONDAY, DEC. 20 Symphony. At 2 and 7 p.m. at The Tilles Center, 720 Northern Boulevard, Marshall Tucker Band Venerable Southern rockers take the Brookville. Unity Phelan, soloist with stage at 8 p.m. at The Paramount, New York City Ballet, will star as the 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit Sugar Plum Fairy. Also Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Visit www.tillescenter.org/events www.paramountny.com for info. for info.
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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 info.
The Nutcracker At Madison Theatre of Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Dec. 21-23 at 7 p.m. International ballet stars are joined by gifted young dancers, with live music by the South Shore Symphony. Visit www.madisontheatreny.org/events for tickets and info.
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 for the season. 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.
Home for the Holidays Planting Field’s Coe Hall, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, will be decorated for the holidays. Open Dec. 16 to 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring live jazz and hot cocoa. Visit www.plantingfields.org for tickets and info. Broadway Commons has vendors selling seasonal arts and crafts through December. (Monika Grafik | Pixabay)
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PORT WASHINGTON 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 mail a copy of any process to Westermann Sheehy Samaan & Gillespie LLP, Attention: Leonard M. Ridini, Jr., Esq., 90 Merrick Avenue,
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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN PLANNING BOARD HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE public hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Village of Manorhaven on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York 11050, for the following applications, and such other matters as may come before the Board: PB4-2021 – Application of Billy Sage – owner of premises known as 60 Juniper Road., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 40, Lots 119 for the site plan approval of a proposed second floor addition and façade renovation on an existing single-family residence. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: These meetings are open to the public. All those wishing to attend are invited to do so. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Village Clerk-Treasurer in sufficient time to permit
arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate. Zoom or virtual conference will not be available as this meeting will be open to in-person attendance at Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd Port Washington NY 11050. Dated: December 8, 2021 Manorhaven, New York BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN ALEX KOVACEVIC, DEPUTY CLERK-TREASURER 12-15-2021-1T#228567-PORT
on the 24th day of November, 2021, bearing Index Number 614374-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Melina Dabichi Kang. The city and state of my present address are Port Washington, NY; the month and year of my birth are September, 1993; the place of my birth is Wayne, New Jersey; my present name is Dabichi Kang. 12-15-2021-1T#228598-PORT
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LEGAL NOTICE SANDS POINT Notice of Formation of Twins NOTICE OF Power Washing LLC. Arts PUBLIC HEARING of Org filed with Secy of the State (SSNY) on 9/15/2021. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Office location: Nassau Coun- THAT the Board of Trustees ty. United States Corporation of the Incorporated Village of Agents, INC. designated as Sands Point will convene agent upon whom process to hold a public hearing on may be served and shall mail Wednesday, December 22, copy of process against LLC 2021, at eight o’clock in the to: 7014 13th Ave., Suit 202., evening via the Zoom App as Brooklyn, NY 11228. Pur- authorized by N.Y. Legislature Bill No. S50001/A40001 pose: any lawful act. 1-19-12-5; 12-29-22-15- signed into law by New York 2021-6T-#228550-PORT State Governor Kathy Hochul, to consider the following the matter of a cable franLEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that chise renewal agreement by an order granted by the Su- and between the Incorporated preme Court, Nassau County, Village of Sands Point and
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Retired Master Sergeant Peter Gong Inducted Into Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame R ecently, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) was joined by New York State Senator John Liu (D-Queens), local elected officials, local Asian-American civic leaders and members of the community for a ceremony to induct Peter Gong of New Hyde Park, into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame for 2021, and present him with a plaque commemorating the honor. Gong is a retired Master Sergeant who served 12 years in the United States Army and 16 years in the U.S. Air Force. After 28 years of honorable service, Ret. Master Sgt. Gong continues to give back as a dedicated member of the Honor Guard at funerals of fallen service members, is a leader in local Chinese-American civic groups, and a vocal activist against hate crimes. “We all owe a significant debt of gratitude to the men and woman who have answered the call to serve, and who courageously defended our freedoms in the armed forces,” Kaplan said. “As a young man in the Army, Peter endured malaria, snakes, leeches and casual racism while air-jumping into the rice paddies of Vietnam-his honor and duty to country unwavering under 60 pounds of gear on his back. Since retiring from the military, Peter has been a cherished hero in our community and an outspoken advocate against hate and xenophobia. At a time when hate and bias targeting the Asian American community has exploded across the country, Peter’s activism is more important than ever and it gives me great pride to elevate his voice and nominate him to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame for 2021 so that everyone across the state can appreciate him for his service and recognize him for the hero that he is.” “I am extremely honored that my community came out to recognize my service as a member of the United States military,” Gong said. “After 28 years of service, today I accept this award on behalf of my fellow veterans who have sacrificed so much to ensure the peace and prosperity of our nation and the world. Thank you to State Senators Anna Kaplan, John Liu and all the organizations who continue to pay tribute to veterans across our great nation.” For more than a decade, the New York State Senate has had a tradition of honoring remarkable veterans from around the state who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life by inducting them into the Senate’s Veterans Hall
Senator Anna M. Kaplan presents Retired Master Sergeant Peter Gong with a plaque commemorating his induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame representing the 7th Senate District. (Contributed photo)
of Fame, and each year, one veteran from each of New York’s 63 Senate Districts is selected to receive this rare tribute. The event included a presentation of colors by the Veterans Honor Guard, led by Peter Gong, an invocation and performance of God Bless America by Nassau County American Legion Chaplain Eric Spinner and remarks by Christine Liu, Co-President of the Herricks Chinese Association, Betty Leong, President of the Chinese Center on Long Island, and Thomas Ong, President of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Long Island Chapter. —Submitted by the office of Senator Anna Kaplan
Town Officials Attend Lakeville Estates Civic Association’s Menorah Lighting Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Receiver of Taxes Charlie Berman attended the Lakeville Estates Civic Association’s Third Menorah Lighting on Nov. 28 in New Hyde Park. The menorah lighting ceremony, which fell on the first night of Hanukkah, was led by Rabbi Randi Sheinberg of Temple Tikvah. The Lakeville Estates Civic Association presented Supervisor Bosworth with flowers and a gift to commemorate her eight years of distinguished service to the Town of North Hempstead. Attendees were treated to a performance by the Temple Tikvah choir and delicious treats and refreshments. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
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Chamber Hosts Annual Food Drive The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently made its first food drop off of its second annual Holiday Food Drive. The chamber is continuing to accept donations from the public at various member locations (visit www.nhpchamber.org to find a location), for drop off to another local food pantry at Christmas. A special thanks to Valley National Bank as storage point and to Flushing Bank for its generous donation of tote bags. —Submitted by the Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce
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Graham Nash’s Fave Photogs
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before selling off his 2,000 print collection through Sotheby’s auction house in 1990, Nash was more than happy to share some of his favorite photographers.
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f you ask casual fans about Graham Nash, the image that pops up is of his being a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame elder statesman. It turns out that photography has been a passion of his longer than music and one that most recently manifested itself via Life in Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash. The Blackpool native got his start at the tender age of 10, when Nash took his first photo and owned his first camera. That love of capturing images was stoked by his father, an amateur photographer who got his son started down the photography path during a trip to a nearby zoo after gifting him with an Agfa, a small camera with a short bellows his pop had purchased from a friend of his at work. “My first pictures were taken at Belle Vue Zoo,” Nash recalled. “On the weekends, to relax after working hard all week, my father would take me and my sisters out to the zoo. He loaned me this camera and I’ve got four photographs that I took. One of them is of a giraffe, two of them are of elephants and one of them is of two monkeys. The reason I have them in my hand right now is that in doing interviews for this book, I want to remember my first images.” Life in Focus took eight months to pull together at the height of the pandemic’s lockdown and consists of images depicting intimate moments with family and friends, among them Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills and Neil
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Young. Nash also provided his own thoughts on these images while sharing the stories behind these pictures. It’s a labor of love that he’s understandably proud of. “Now that I’m approaching 80 years old, I wanted people to see what I’ve been doing for the last 20 years,” he said. “I’m very happy with the way the book has been printed. When you put an image next to another image, particularly on a wall in a gallery, they talk to each other silently. You have to be very careful which image you put next to which image. And I wanted to know how [publisher Insight Editions] saw the images and how they would present them. I was delighted with some of their editorial choices.” As someone who was a passionate photography collector at one point
“Diane Arbus’s photographs are amazing. She had tremendous courage and tremendous vision. The first image I ever bought was ‘Boy with a toy hand grenade in Central Park’. It’s one of my favorite images. Another one is ‘Jewish Giant.’ There was a giant who lived in the Bronx. He was eight-and-a-half feet tall and gigantic. To see him in his apartment standing next to his parents—his mother must have been four foot six. She looked like a little toy. His father wasn’t much bigger than his mother. And here you had these tiny people standing next to this gigantic man. There was courage involved to take images like that.”
Weegee (a.k.a. Arthur Usher Felig) (June 12, 1899 to December 26, 1968)
“Once again, courage. Once again, brilliance. Once again, the smartness to be able to have a police radio in the trunk of his car so he could listen in when a gangland shooting might have happened on Third Street and he’d rush down to Third Street to take the pictures. When I was collecting
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Top 10 Rock Photographers While Graham Nash is a rock star who happens to be a photographer. The following are photographers that shoot rock stars. Mick Rock Danny Clinch Bob Gruen Henry Diltz Jim Marshall Elliott Landy Roberta Bayley Janette Beckman Barry Feinstein Frank Stefanko —Dave Gil de Rubio
photography, I went to a gallery that had images by Weegee. They were both the same image of some Hispanic ladies looking toward the camera crying because they were watching their apartment building burn completely and killing their family. There were two of these images. The gallery owner, who was trying to sell me the image, said he thought I should buy the pristine one that was unmarked and fantastic. And then there was the other one, which is the one I wanted. Weegee had written on the bottom of one of them, ‘I cried when I took this photo.’ That’s the one I wanted—the one with his blood and sweat on it. I didn’t give a [crap] about pristine—I wanted blood. I took the one with Weegee’s blood on it.”
Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 to August 3, 2004)
“He was the guy who made a statement that became one of the great statements of photography, which is ‘a decisive moment.’ What he meant by this was to trust the trigger on the camera at the right moment. I thought that was a great piece of advice from a great photographer. French, of course. My favorite image is the famous one of the guy jumping over the pond. I think it’s called ‘Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare.’” “Joni Painting, 1969. Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles” (Photos by Graham Nash)
“Self-portrait at The Plaza Hotel, 1974. New York City”
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