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2022 Year In Review

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As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at all that has happened over the year. With new stores opening, village projects finishing up and funding provided to local organizations, we have seen downtown businesses and a sense of community grow.

Residents and local officials have come together to stand up for change and take action. Even during times of conflict and confusion, the Port Washington community has worked hard to make their voices heard.

Here are some highlights from the Port Washington News’ 2022 coverage:

PWFD First Female Captain

In mid-January, the Port Washington Fire Department(PWFD) made history. For the first time in PWFD history, a woman was elected into office as a Captain at one of the three fire companies of the PWFD. Captain Emma Nadel is a 25-year-old Port Washington resident and is starting her seventh year at the Flower Hill Hose Company #1.

The PWFD is made up of four different companies, each with it’s own responsibilities. Atlantic Hook & Ladder, Protection Engine, and Flower Hill Hose Company #1 are responsible for fire suppression. The fourth company, Fire Medic, is responsible for emergency medical and has had female Captains and a large female employment. But when it comes to the line companies, Nadel is the first female Captain responsible for fire protection.

Nadel proceeded to move up the ranks throughout her years, and with the support from her fellow members of the Flower Hill Hose Company, Nadel was elected to be Captain of the company. When Nadel first began working at the Flower Hill Hose Company, becoming Captain was not a goal of hers. Things changed for Nadel

when her father, James Nadel said “My daughter is going to be Captain of her firehouse one day.”

“On Sept. 11, 2001, my father was one of the responders performing emergency electrical services around the 9/11 disaster zone,” said Captain Nadel. As a result of James Nadel’s work during 9/11, he developed cancer and passed away in 2016. Nadel’s father “truly inspired and motivated me to pursue the role as Captain,” said Captain Nadel.

Captain Nadel was not only recognized by her fellow department members, but Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County elected officials congratulated her on making local history.

“Captain Nadel has most certainty broken the glass ceiling as she comes from the ranks of a very small handful of female firefighters in Port Washington,” said former chief Christopher Bollerman.

“I truly hope to inspire many other local women and young females to pursue careers in male-dominated fields,” said Captain Nadel.

Hurricane Ida Relief Funding

In mid-March, New York State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti announced her proposal to get Hurricane Ida relief funding incorporated into the 2022-23 NYS budget. Assemblywoman Sillitti visited homes in Port Washington, Great Neck, Manhasset and New Hyde Park to assess damage from Hurricane Ida in September of 2021.

Many people on the North Shore were affected by the storm and, even months after the storm, had flooding and other damages not yet fixed from the it’s aftermath.

Port Washington resident Hassan Imam’s backyard was destroyed by an unexpected flood of mud that began on the night of Sept. 1, 2021. In Great Neck, there were a whole group of houses on about four blocks that didn’t have basements. They were on slabs, so instead of water filling up the basements, it was the first floor. A gentleman from New Hyde Park had his basement filled to the top with water and a woman from Manhasset had water take away the earth from her yard.

“I knocked on many doors and promised residents I wouldn’t forget about them, and I haven’t,” said Assemblywoman Sillitti. “Most of the people in this area are in the

middle of the peninsula. They’re nowhere near the water, so not many people had flood insurance. FEMA came in, and we are grateful for their assistance, but it wasn’t enough to fix everything. There is a big disparity between what insurance covered, what FEMA covered, and what the actual reality was.”

Since learning of the widespread devastation from Hurricane Ida, Assemblywoman Sillitti has gotten help for the residents from the Town of North Hempstead elected officials. Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and Supervisor Jennifer DeSena supported Assemblywoman Sillitti.

Assemblywoman Sillitti acknowledged that the relief fund isn’t going to cover everything, but she said that “it is an extra piece of the puzzle to get these people back on their feet and moving.”

On April 9, the NYS budget was adopted and $41 million to help homeowners repair Hurricane Ida storm damage was approved through the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery.

Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton presents a citation to newly appointed Flower Hill Hose Co. No. 1 Captain Emma Nadel during the Company’s 117th Annual Inspection Dinner Dance. (Photo by Peter M. Budraitis)

From the left; New York State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti joined by Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Councilman Peter Zuckerman and Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte in advocating for aid to residents such as Oscar Ochoa, Hassan Imam and Sharon Kuo. (Photo from ZE Creative Communications)

Celebrating 50 Years of the Port Summer Show

This August, Port Summer Show, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to teen theater in town, celebrates its 50th anniversary. The organization not only offers middle school and high school students the opportunity to get more involved in their community, but provides a safe space for theatrical expression as well.

The organization has been operating since 1972, and although the staff and board members have changed throughout the years, its mission and dedication have proven persistent.

Jesse Pellegrino, Port Summer Show’s current choreographer, explained that “From my first rehearsal, I felt an instant sense of community and family.” This sense of community is something that has proven to be consistent throughout the organization’s different productions. Despite the length of time between each summer, as students return, their bond with each other, the artistic staff and board members, is something that is unchanging.

Port Summer Show’s Co-Presidents, Michael and Leah Siskin, expanded on this idea, stating, “This show is nothing without the hard work and efforts of a lot of people, the cast, the crew, the pit, all of our creative production team, the many committee directors and parent volunteers, and the donations we receive from the many generous people and businesses in our community.”

In the midst of unexpected complications, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Port Summer Show proved its commitment to its community. In honor of the anniversary, David Burnett, the organization’s first musical director, has put together a “First 50 Shows” medley to celebrate the 50 summers of outstanding productions. The medley featured songs from each show, and even the virtual programs during 2020 are represented in the song.

This summer, the organization announced Mary Poppins as its 50th anniversary production. As with many popular stage musicals, Mary Poppins posed the challenge of recognition. With its whimsical charm and fantastical magic, the production exceeded already high expectations.

“These talented young performers take the stage with style and grace that is way

beyond their years,” continued Pellegrino. Throughout its 50 years, Port Summer Show has grown and evolved in order to provide students with the best experience possible.

The West Shore Road Debate Continues

On Sept. 28, the Town of North Hempstead held its public comment session regarding the potential development at 145 West Shore Rd., Port Washington. The purpose of this meeting was to allow residents to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that was made public on Aug. 2.

Southern Land Company (SLC) has been pursuing the West Shore Road location for years with intentions of building luxury multifamily apartments and public amenities which involve an extensive environmental cleanup.

The meeting consisted of a 15-minute presentation on the DEIS from the applicant, a 15-minute presentation from members of a coalition representing community groups and homeowners associations, and then provided each resident who submitted a comment card with three minutes to speak.

Kathleen Deegan Dickson from the law firm of Forchelli, Deegan and Terrana spoke on the behalf of SLC. She discussed the “intense and through environmental cleanup planned for the site to remove several structures and debris deposits that have been associated with industrial uses over the decades.”

Nicholas Rigano from Rigano LLC is an environmental attorney who represents towns across Long Island. Rigano started off his presentation by deeming SLC’s DEIS as “grossly deficient for several reasons” and took his remaining time to detail various concerns.

The town hall meeting room was packed with many residents speaking up in protest of the SLC development or in support of the development. Those in protest hit points regarding traffic concerns, aesthetic issues, financial impacts and environmental worries. Those in support discussed the need to provide more housing for the constant growth of Long Island, environmental cleanup benefits and downtown revitalization the development would provide.

The public comment period ended on Oct. 31, and on Nov. 30 the TONH Planning Department issued a compilation of all the questions and comments deemed to be

the Proposed Action to SLC as the Project

SLC has been directed to complete a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) in accordance with the requirements of six New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR). This process can typically takes anywhere from three to four months to complete. Then the FEIS will be presented to the town board.

store’s closing, Mitzner said it’s partly due to “the usual reasons, people are shopping elsewhere.”

Attention Loyal Readers!

The Dolphin Bookshop Closes its Doors

On Oct. 10, The Dolphin Bookshop announced they will be closing down after 76 years in business in Port Washington. The bookshop, located at 299 Main St., has been a town mainstay for decades, and many are sad to see it go.

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Some residents brought up a similar situ ation concerning Hungtington’s Book Revue closing down in August 2021. After 44 years in business, Book Revue was unable to cover expenses because of COVID-19 forcing them to close shop. Shortly after Book Revue’s closing, they began raising funds and hosting book pop-ups in Huntington parks and local stores. Some Port residents are hoping The Dolphin Bookshop will do the same.

Attention Loyal Readers!

The shop has an assortment of books, from travel guides to young adult fantasy novels to history books. Besides books, The Dolphin Bookshop carries children’s toys, various candles and soaps, jewelry and many other gift items.

Over a year ago, the bookstore consolidated from the three spaces of the building they occupy to one corner space. The consolidation of the bookstore provided owner Judith Mitzner with a blank canvas to rearrange and decorate the shop.

Unfortunately, it takes lots of hard work and dedication to host and publicize popups. After months of struggling to keep The Dolphin open, continuing those efforts in pop-ups doesn’t seem reasonable.

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“We’ve been here for a long, long time, and I know many people loved having us here, but they didn’t really love it enough to shop here,” said Mitzner. “It would be a huge effort for a similar outcome.”

Before the pandemic hit, The Dolphin Bookshop held events such as poetry readings, author signings, book club meetings and kids programs. In early 2022,the bookshop resumed its events and held story time and crafts for kids every Sunday. While the consolidation and entertaining events brought new life to the bookstore after the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to keep the store afloat.

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“We have been struggling for the last 15 to 20 years, and it’s gotten harder and harder,” said Mitzner. “It just doesn’t make sense to stay.”

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The cast and crew of Mary Poppins, the 50th annual Port Summer Show production, pose for a photo during rehearsal in July. (Courtesy of Port Summer Show)

Rendering of the proposed development at 145 West Shore Rd.

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The Dolphin Bookshop storefront, located on the corner of Main Street and Shore Road. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

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Town Honors Eagle Scouts From Troop 7 In Port Washington

North Hempstead Town Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte honored the newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 7 of Port Washington during a ceremony at the United Methodist Church on Nov. 26.

Councilmember Dalimonte presented proclamations to Kevin Carl, Peter Dimopoulos, Tobin Fanning-Hughes,

Spencer Lane, William Lane, Caleb Thomas, and Rion Weber in recognition of this special occasion. An Eagle Scout is the highest award a Scout can receive, with each Eagle Scout earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, demonstrating leadership skills and completing an Eagle Scout Service Project benefiting the local community.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Donating Toys For The Holidays

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove) recently visited the Port Washington Police Department to deliver donated toys for Port Washington’s “Make a Child Smile” Toy & Food Drive.

Organized by the Police Department and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food are dropped off in boxes at participating businesses. Then delivered to the Police Station on Port Washington Boulevard for sorting. The donated toys and food are brought to local outreach centers and given to Port Washington families to make their holidays brighter.

—Submitted by the Office of Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

From the left; Port Washington Police Detective Tony Guzzello, Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton and Police Chief Robert Del Muro with some of the toys that were donated for the Toy & Food Drive. (Photo courtesy of Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton’s office)

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte presents proclamations of recognition to the new Eagle Scouts from Troop 7 of Port Washington.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena (Left) and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte (Right) with Eagle Scouts from Troop 7 of Port Washington. (Contributed photos)

Town Hosts Annual Manhasset Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Town of North Hempstead hosted the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, in conjunction with the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, Manhasset Park District, and Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department on Friday, Dec. 2 at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset. Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, and Mariann Dalimonte, along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Romina Tehrany representing Council Member Veronica Lurvey attended.

The event included a performance by the Manhasset High School Brass Choir,

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce “All Roads Lead Home” poster contest presentation, and a visit from Santa following the tree lighting. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 304 and Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo assisted with the Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, and the blessing. Hundreds of members of the community attended to enjoy the festivities and witness the tree lighting.

Refreshments were provided by For Five Coffee Roasters of Manhasset and Herb & Olive Marketa.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town officials kick off the holiday season at the Town’s annual tree lighting ceremony at Mary Jane Davies Green.

Crowds gather at Mary Jane Davies Green for the annual North Hempstead tree lighting ceremony.

Poster contest participants show of their creations. (Contributed photos)

CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Library Children’s Room) A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasize early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 17 months. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

Project Independence

12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure Screenings. Call 311 to register or for more information.

STEAM Workshop

4:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Create a confetti cannon to help ring in the New Year. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

FRIDAY. DEC. 23

Reiki Fridays

12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Port Washington Salt Cave) Reiki practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with there own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. When energies are weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance. Call 516-439-4820 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

Project Independence

12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure Screenings. Call 311 to register or for more information.

Nutcracker Act II

2:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room)

For children in kindergarten to 6th grade with an adult. Join us for this incredible performance and be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to the Land of Sweets. Everyone in attendance will enjoy this family-friendly classic set to the music of Tchaikovsky. Tickets are required and will be available in the Children’s Room beginning Dec. 17. Sponsored by the PWPL Children’s Advisory Council. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

Support

Group for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives

SUNDAY,

DEC. 18MONDAY, DEC. 26

Happy Hanukkah!

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

Christmas Eve

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

Christmas Day

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

Improv4Kids

2:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Improv4Kids is a nationwide theater program dedicated to educating and entertaining through creative comedy. Audience members will have fun suggesting new ideas for the actors to perform as skits, songs, and dances on stage. For children in kindergarten to 6th grade with an adult. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

7:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Helping our elderly loved ones navigate the world is not easy. This support group for adults will give participants the opportunity to talk with others experiencing similar circumstances as well as share ideas for the best ways to handle a variety of situations. This informal group will meet in-person at the Library and will be hosted by a Licensed Master Social Worker in the field of geriatrics and dementia care. Please bring your questions and ideas. Visit pwpl. org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4

Children’s Chess Program

5:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Learn the rules and strategies of chess and practice what you have learned by playing against your peers. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library in memory of Lawrence Kamisher. Registration is required. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

ANTON YEAR IN REVIEW

Anton Looks Back At The Year 2022 2022

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GLEN COVE:

Shooting At Glen Cove Mansion

Glen Cove Mansion temporarily lost its liquor license in July, following a July 10 shooting there that injured three.

The New York State Liquor Authority reported that the “Big Fendi Birthday Celebration” was held in violation of express directions from the town of Glen Cove, which advised the Glen Cove Mansion on July 7, 2022 that its event permit had been disapproved. “Ignoring that direction and the absence of a permit, the hotel allowed a promoter to host a pool party at the mansion with approximately 150-200 patrons,” the New York State Liquor Authority reported. “Shortly after 5 p.m. a fight erupted inside the premises involving 10 to 12 patrons. There was gunfire and three persons were shot, including a security guard attempting to intervene.”

“Police responding to the premises encountered a chaotic and dangerous scene, with patrons pushing and running to exit the establishment while employees attempted to mop up blood from the crime scene,” the report continued.

Reported by Patch, two weeks after The Mansion had its liquor license pulled — the venue announced it has reached an agreement with the state. As part of the agreement, The Mansion can have its liquor license back if it pays a $50,000 fine and complies with restrictions set forth by the SLA.

SYOSSET:

Street Named After Late Hero Reporter

On Nov. 12, local legislatures, members of the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, Syosset High School senior Sabrina Guo and the sister of the late war reporter Marie Colvin, Cat Colvin, gathered with fellow community members in downtown Oyster Bay for a street renaming ceremony.

Marie Colvin was born in Astoria and was raised in Oyster Bay. According to the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, in a career spanning more than 30 years, Colvin reported from the front lines of war zones around the world and was renowned for her bravery, tenacity, skills and compassion. Colvin, working for The Sunday Times of London, was one of the few Western journalists inside Syria. On Feb. 22, 2012, she was killed at the makeshift media center where she and several other journalists were staying when it was bombed by Syrian rocket fire.

Oyster Bay Cove resident Guo spearheaded the street re-naming. “Marie Colvin Way” can now be found on West Main Nassau

County Legislator Josh Lafazan heard Guo’s request for the street re-naming, so he filed legislation to enshrine Colvin’s legacy in the heart of downtown Oyster Bay in July. The Nassau Legislature unanimously approved the proposal on Sept. 19th.

MANHASSET:

Lighthouse In Critical Need Of Repair

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse has been in poor condition and has needed repairs for many years. As an important landmark and part of Great Neck’s history, the restoration of this lighthouse is a concern for many involved parties and residents.

Since the Town of North Hempstead gained stewardship of the lighthouse 14 years ago, not much has been done to restore or maintain it. “In the 14 years [that the town has had stewardship over the lighthouse], the building has been deteriorating,” said Marc Katz, Vice President of the Great Neck Historical Society. “The outside is fairly firm, but the inside is not; plaster is falling, and it’s not holding up well in the weather.” Katz and the Historical Society are in the process of planning a meeting with the Great Neck Park District and the Town of North Hempstead to discuss finishing the dock and the next steps toward stabilization.

PORT WASHINGTON:

Our Country Honors a Brave Long Island Resident

During a special ceremony held at the White House on July 7, President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc, for becoming the first American to receive an approved Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and her continued advocacy for public health equity.

At 18 years old, Dr. Lindsay immigrated to Queens, NY, from Jamaica to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She now lives in Port Washington and has more than 27 years of nursing experience, most of which in critical care.

“During the height of the pandemic, Dr. Lindsay poured her heart into helping

patients and keeping her fellow nurses safe. And when the time came, she was the first American to become fully vaccinated outside of clinical trials,” President Biden said.

On Dec. 14, 2020, the world watched as Dr. Lindsay made history and received the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer vaccine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ-MC).

“I am beyond thankful to President Biden for recognizing that momentous day and my continued efforts to end vaccine hesitancy and promote health care for everyone, no matter where you live, who you are, or the color of your skin,” said Dr. Lindsay.

North Shore Express Trains Have Been Saved

On Sept. 28, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) joined Long Island Rail Road Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi for a press conference at the Port Washington LIRR Station. They announced that LIRR officials have heard the concerns of the community and are abandoning plans to eliminate express train service to Penn Station on the Port Washington Branch of the LIRR.

Months ago the LIRR released its draft schedules showing train service to Grand Central after the East Side Access Project is complete. Elected officials and commuters were unhappy with the proposed changes to the Port Washington branch, affecting commuters across the North Shore. The changes included increased commute time and the elimination of peak-hour express train services.

Senator Kaplan and Assemblywoman Sillitti held “Save Our Express Trains” press conferences and public hearings. Their outreach efforts engaged over 3,100 community members to fill out a survey and the results were shared with MTA leadership. The town of North Hempstead’s elected officials, various village mayors and many residents supported the movement, and after months of fighting their voices were heard.

“I am pleased that our service planners were able to find ways to create express service within the envelope of existing train and track capacity constraints,” said LIRR Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Rinaldi.

LONG ISLAND: Ripples Of Neo-Nazi Hate

Over the summer, several major news incidents surrounding a central theme of hate drew focus to the region.

Dozens of anti-semitic fliers were distributed in three Nassau communities that have also been spotted in multiple states, calling the Biden Administration or abortion or Disney or Covid “[in] every single aspect [Jewish].” Ones found in Oceanside and Rockville Centre included headshots of high-ranking Biden administration or military members, labelling them as Jewish and/ or (in bright letters) transgender people.

Four days later, a pride flag was targeted at Oceanside Lutheran Church, where one had also previously been stolen. The church’s pride flag, meant to show welcome to all, was then targeted twice in one day last month. News 12 Brooklyn reported: “At around noon [on July 26], one person tried to pull a pride flag down - but couldn’t - instead, left the flag with a tear in its side. At around 7:30 p.m., someone else came and was able to steal the flag.” The same day, Rolling Stone broke a story that drew international attention, relating to the June arrest of former U.S. Marine Matthew Belanger, 25, of Selden, who’s been under federal investigation for more than a year. Court documents revealed that Belanger, who was charged with illegally obtaining two rifles in Port Jefferson with help from an unnamed New York police officer, had previously been planning to attack and then alternately burn down an unnamed Long Island synagogue, and to commit and promote mass acts of sexual and reproductive violence.

WESTBURY:

Village Of Westbury 90th Anniversary

The Village of Westbury turned 90 this year, and residents and visitors alike explored the area’s history in November through a series of cultural and educational events.

Westbury Arts and the Westbury Historical Society joined forces for a special exhibit marking the Village of Westbury’s 90th anniversary, featuring an extensive collection of photos, maps, and memorabilia.

Locations that hosted the exhibit include: Westbury Memorial Library, 445 Jefferson Street, with selections from the Westbury Historical Society; the Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, where residents shared their family photos of a bygone era; and Westbury Arts Gallery, 255 Schenck Avenue, where the theme of the materials on display was “change.”

Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc,was honored at a special ceremony held at the White House where President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Courtesy of Northwell Health) The Port Washington LIRR Station. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

‘The Next Chapter’

An independent bookstore has opened in the spirit of Huntington’s Book Revue

JULIE PRISCO

The Next Chapter, one of Long Island’s largest independent bookstores, is now open. Huntington’s Book Revue closed its doors in September 2021. Book lovers around Long Island were sad to see the store close after 44 years in business. The bookstore was located in the heart of Huntington Village and was a spot for people to unwind with coffee and a good book or meet friends to splurge on their favorite magazines.

A dedicated employee and manager of the Book Revue, Mallory Braun heard the community’s wishes to bring the store back and worked hard over the past year to make it happen. Book Revue owner Richard Klein supported Braun’s endeavor and has been helping her along the way.

The reincarnated vision of the Book Revue is called The Next Chapter and is located at 204 New York Ave. in Huntington.

“I wanted to get this going, and I knew it was something the community wanted,” Braun said. “And I thought it would be a good opportunity for myself because I had been intending on working in rare books as my career, so it all made sense.”

Shortly after its closing, Braun began working on building a staff and preparing book pop-ups throughout Huntington and Long Island. Braun started with two people, her brother Nolan and her friend Joe. While Book Revue owner Klein isn’t staff, “he’s been here the whole time and helps a lot,” Braun said.

In the late winter of 2022, The Next Chapter brought boxes and boxes of books around the island and set up little book markets at places like Huntington’s Main Street Nursery, Farmingdale’s Flux Coffee, and Glen Cove’s Southdown Coffee.

“I didn’t have staff at first, and I couldn’t do it by myself,” said Bruan. “I was setting up the business, thinking about how I wanted to do things, and planning all the logistical things. I started hiring people in early spring [of 2022].”

“We started out just doing used books, and we learned a lot from doing the pop-ups so often,” said Braun. “The pop-ups were very labor intensive because you had to put books in the right sections and spend a lot of time on set up to only be at that location for such a short amount of time.”

Toward the end of the pop-up sales, Braun and her staff had mastered the setup and breakdown. They brought the remaining books to sell in boxes and would line them up on tables for people to browse and purchase.

“A lot of people were coming to the popups and it was great,” Braun said. “It was a way for us to build momentum, tell people what was going on and make some money. I had a staff at that point, and we were accepting donations, picking up books from people and moving warehouses multiple times.”

The Next Chapter’s staff consists of new hires and some familiar faces from the Book Revue. The pop-ups helped generate lots of funds for The Next Chapter’s new location, in addition to a Kickstarter, where many people from the book community could donate.

“It was wonderful,” Braun said. “Lots of people are very generous, excited and helpful. It was nice to see such amazing support.”

In mid-summer, The Next Chapter announced they had found their new location. The new store is a large building on New York

Avenue located near the popular coffee shop Stella Blue, Six Harbors Brewing Company and Heckscher Park.

“The Book Revue was basically in the center of town and I clocked how long it would take to get from there to this new location, and it’s a five-minute walk,” Braun wqie. The Next Chapter has free street parking and a spacious parking lot with about 20 spots for visitors and shoppers.

The new space is freshly painted and has an updated ceiling. Bookshelves have been installed along the walls and free-standing bookshelves are spread out throughout different sections of the store. Tables are set up with staff picks, discounted books and new releases.

“We’re obviously still building the business, so as people find out about us, things

will get even better here,” Braun wqie.

While the majority of the store is open and set up for shoppers, a back section is still being put together and organized to have even more space for a kids’ section.

The Next Chapter staff and shoppers look forward to having author events hosted at the shop.

“We’re looking to have events soon,” said Braun. “In order to have some big-name authors come here, you have to prove to the publisher you can sell the books. So if people are interested in reading a new book, they should purchase all the new books they want from us. Then we can show that data to publishers to prove it is worth it for authors to be sent to our store.”

The Next Chapter has its store organized and ready for shoppers to browse all the sections from memoirs, history, religion, young adult, children and romance to graphic novels, science fiction, horror, fantasy and more. While browsing the store, shoppers can find areas containing rare books and beautifully bound first-edition novels, poem collections and short story compilations. The store offers gifts for any book lover, such as colored pens for annotating and trendy notebooks. Other non-book items available include records, tarot cards and zipper pouches.

The bookshop is actively receiving donated books and stocking the store with new releases and everyone’s favorite classics. Currently, the shop is working on getting titles from the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2022 list.

Visit www.thenextchapterli.com or follow the shop on Instagram @thenextchapterli to be updated on The Next Chapter’s progress.

The Next Chapter storefront located in Huntington. (Photo from The Next Chapter website)

Staff picks and children’s section. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

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A Year Of Comic Book Movies

This year was a big year for comic book movie releases. Many of these film releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marvel and DC released great movies featuring beloved superheroes such as Black Panther and Batman. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is well established, starting its award-winning movie universe with Iron Man, released in 2008. The MCU has released 30 movies and multiple TV shows that intertwine with their movie timeline. While the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hasn’t quite got its universe timeline and character casting locked in yet, they have produced some incredible movies that have fans excited for the future of the DCEU.

Below are this year’s most anticipated comic book movies:

The Batman

Released: March 4, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $770,836,163

Over the past few decades, we have seen numerous actors take on the role of Batman. From Michael Keaton, George Clooney and Val Kilmer to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck, many A-List celebrities have played the iconic role. This year, we saw Robert Pattinson step into the role of Batman.

The Batman movie explores Gotham’s underground corruption when a sadistic murderer goes on a killing spree and murders political figures and crime bosses. The Batman introduces vital roles such as Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle (also known as Catwoman), Andy Serkis as Alfred, Paul Dano as Riddler and Colin Farrell as Penguin.

Unlike previous womanizer portrayals, Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne was grunge, moody and a recluse. Batman fans raved about this portrayal, as it was unique and new to most depictions of Batman. The movie was set in a gloomy atmosphere with an equally grim soundtrack featuring Nirvana’s “Something in the Way. “

While the film showcased Batman’s cool tech, like the classic Batmobile and contact lenses capable of recording video and audio, fans were enamored with the comic book-like storytelling. The movie follows a dynamic story of Batman’s struggles with himself while dealing with the twists and

turns of an investigation.

The Batman was adored by fans worldwide. This movie helped put the DCEU back on the map after their other widely criticized films. Batman and DC lovers hope the DCEU can continue its comeback.

Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness

Released: May 6, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $955,775,804

After the 2021 release of Spiderman: No

Way Home, fans were excited to dive deeper into Marvel’s multiverse plans with Doctor Strange. Fans got to see characters they already know and love, like Doctor Steven Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Wong (Benedict Wong) and Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olson).

The movie introduces us to America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a young girl whose power is to travel the multiverse. Throughout the film, Doctor Strange sets out on a journey to protect America from the Scarlet Witch, who is on the hunt to steal America’s powers for herself.

The movie is vividly colorful as Doctor Strange and America travel through different universes. But when the film focuses on the Scarlet Witch, we get a dark glimpse into Wanda’s struggles since the end of her TV show, WandaVision

While exploring the multiverse, Doctor Strange and America come across a universe where the Illuminati exists. In this universe, fans were thrilled to see some of their favorite comic book characters, such as Reed Richards (John Krasinski) and Professor X (Patrick Stewart). Seeing these characters brought into the MCU for this movie has given fans hope for future projects.

see COMIC BOOK FILMS on page 10A

The Batman (Photo from IMBD)

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Doctor Stange: Multiverse of Madness had the same playful banter we expect from the MCU, with a surprising addition of horror elements. The movie left fans questioning the Scarlet Witch’s future and excited for the next Doctor Strange film, where we can expect to see another infamous comic book character introduced into the MCU.

Thor: Love and Thunder Release: July 8, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $760,928,081

Thor: Love and Thunder was the fourth Thor film in the MCU. After the third Thor movie, Thor: Ragnarok, fans were thrilled to see director Taika Waititi continue his take on Thor as fun-loving and bright. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is summoned to face the threat of Gorr, the God Butcher (Christian Bale). While we already know Thor’s old flame, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), we see her in this movie as Mighty Thor. But now, Foster is hiding a secret that she is dealing with terminal cancer. Thor gets his friends, King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Takia Waititi) and Mighty Thor, to join him on a quest to find Gorr and eliminate him.

We are introduced to Zeus (Russell Crowe). We don’t see much of him in the film, but fans expect him to come back in future films.

The film explores deep themes of finding happiness and love while dealing with grief, and we are still given quick-witted jokes and bold visuals that Waititi is

known for in his movies.

Black Adam

Released: Oct. 21, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $389,256,034

Black Adam introduced fans to the DCEU character Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson). The movie tells the origin story of Teth-Adam (Black Adam), who rises from a 5,000-year imprisonment and displays unrelenting god-like powers.

Black Adam was awoken from his slumber to be the savior of his country, but his powers drew the attention of the Justice Society of America (JSA). The JSA introduces us to new characters, including Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) and Atom

Smasher (Noah Centineo).

Throughout the film, Black Adam has a no-mercy attitude that the JSA cannot let slide. The film explores Black Adam as a morally gray character. In the end, Black Adam and the JSA end up putting their differences aside and working together to help save the country from a villain trying to destroy the world.

This film received many mixed reviews from fans and critics. While it didn’t live up to expectations after The Batman premiered earlier in the year, it wasn’t the worst of DC’s films.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Release: Nov. 11, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $769,920,219

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the first MCU film featuring Black Panther after Chadwick Boseman’s (Black Panther) death in 2020. This highly anticipated film answered many questions about the future of the Black Panther character.

The movie handled the death of King T’Challa (Black Panther) in a gracious and honorable way. There was no use of creepy CGI to bring Chadwich Boseman back for a scene. Instead, they showed a beautiful and emotional funeral for the fallen King.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever deals with a vulnerable Wakanda after the death of its king, in which Wakanda must fight to save itself. As tensions rise with foreign countries and an underwater civilization threatens Wakanda, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Okoye (Danai Guria) have to get help and prove their country’s strength.

The film introduces Namor (Tenoch Huerta) as the leader of the underwater civilization, Talokan, and Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as Ironheart. Fans are excited to see what the MCU has in store for both characters.

Throughout the movie, we see our favorite characters deal with grief, loss and generational trauma. Shuri perseveres and ends up becoming the new Black Panther for Wakanda.

The film features intriguing social and political commentary while showing the beautiful world of Wakanda and Talokan. This MCU movie was an emotional ride for fans as they said goodbye to one Black panther and hello to a new one.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Photo from IMBD)

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Environmental Round-up For 2022

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

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

Native Plants- Redoing your yard with native plants can be overwhelming, and it can be strange to be the first person on the block to replace your manicured lawn with a meadow of wildflowers, but there are resources out there to make the transition easier. Both the Long Island Native Plant Initiative and ReWild Long Island work with homeowners to establish native gardens.

Cliff Erosion-Coastal Technologies Corp, a local family company, collaborated with The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (SPPC) to demonstrate its new cliff stabilization and revitalization technology. A Manhasset father-son duo started Coastal Technologies Corp in 2021 with a mission to help erosion challenges facing coastal communities and habitats. Coastal Technologies Corp has created innovative products to combat coastal erosion and add coastal resilience. The Cliff Stabilization System products include devices that naturally build dunes and products that prevent beaches from being washed away in hurricanes and nor’easters.

Osprey Platform- A tall osprey perch and platform had once stood in the marsh surrounding the cul de sac at the end of Hoffstot Lane in Sands Point, but a storm took the structure down. A person who owns property in the cul de sac spread the word about the incident.

Jim Jones, a retired biology teacher who now works at Bethpage State Park, and is a member of the Osprey Protection Team at PSE&G Long Island, gathered a small group to put up a new osprey platform.

“We waited till the start of spring to bring the platform out,” said Jones. “It has to be at the right time in terms of low tide. On the day we brought the platform out, low tide was at 7 a.m. and we had good weather. It was a lot of fun and we got it done in about an hour.”

Climate Change- The Town of North Hempstead Board unanimously adopted a climate education and outreach plan to build widespread understanding about climate change and actions we can take to mitigate and adapt to our changing world. An active initiative of the plan is a community benchmark survey to assess fears, concerns, and priorities associated with climate change today. The town collaborated with faculty at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to develop the survey, which can be found on the town’s website and is accessible in multiple languages.

Water Quality- Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s estuaries in 2022. During the months of June through September, every major bay and estuary across Long Island was afflicted by fish kills, algal blooms and oxygen-starved, dead zones. Excessive delivery of nitrogen from onsite wastewater has been cited as the root cause of these disturbing events. Despite all of the gloomy news, there were some signs of hope in the data.

“In Long Island Sound, the dead zone in 2022 was nearly 100 square miles smaller than it was 20 years ago thanks to sewage treatment plants removing 60 percent more nitrogen and reducing the flow of nitrogen into the Sound proper”, said Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor of Stony Brook University. “This proves that reductions in nitrogen loading does improve water quality. It is likely that the fish kills in 2022 would have been far worse had these improvements not been made.”

A coyote spotted in Roslyn (Photo by the Wild Dog Foundation)

Soon the platforms will become a comfortable nest for ospreys to settle into. (Photo provided by Jim Jones)

Native plants provide habitat and sustenence to wildlife. (Photos by Peggy Maslow)

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G2D Group Brings WorkSmart To The Gold Coast

Anew collaborative shared workspace is making its debut in Port Washington in January 2023, ushering in a new era of the modern office. Developed by Long Island-based G2D Group, WorkSmart offers flexible office space and numerous amenities to optimize job performance, while empowering businesses to reach new heights.

The expansive space at WorkSmart is a catalyst for collaboration, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups to build stronger businesses. From large companies seeking a central hub to independent creative professionals looking to connect, WorkSmart can accommodate a team of any size. Flexible meeting areas equipped with state-of-theart technology are perfect for in-person,

virtual or hybrid meetings.

With its clean lines and modern sensibilities, the sleek design of the space creates a professional yet inviting environment for individuals; the stunning surroundings inspire productivity, therefore maximizing output on the job. Other vital resources and amenities include Wi-Fi, video conferencing abilities, private offices, printing, and scanning services, break areas and mail reception.

WorkSmart i s a dynamic place for bridging the gap between communities and companies, and giving employees the opportunity to report for work in a beautiful, safe environment. It will be located at 1 Channel Dr. in Port Washington.

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Fortunoff Celebrates Its Centennial

The department store’s first 50 years

BY ESTHER FORTUNOFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

As

I think back over my decades of experience in our family business, there is a lot to smile about. Sorting through tons of old photos, newspaper articles and advertisements, I fondly recall many rewarding experiences.

Because a centenary is such an incredible milestone, my family and I have searched out (and found) images that many in the third generation had never seen.

It all began in 1922 in Brooklyn, when my grandparents, Max and Clara Fortunoff, launched their business in the Roaring Twenties, a time of progress, industrialization and optimism.

Back then, Fortunoff was nothing more than a pushcart laden with pots and pans. The business expanded into a general store, specializing in kitchenware. Both family and business grew through the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, surviving first the Depression, then World War II. The store carried items that every home needed, and built a reputation for good quality and value pricing.

When World War II ended and the soldiers came home, more members of the Fortunoff family joined to meet the needs of a rapidly growing customer base.

The second generation, Marjorie, Lester and Alan, joined an experienced homegrown team that expanded the company’s one store in the East New York section of Brooklyn into a sprawling complex with eight stores in a two-block radius.

The stores stayed open late and catered to appreciative crowds of shoppers. The stores expanded their offerings to include kitchenware, towels, linens, curtains and curtain rods, lamps, furniture, silverware and china. Each additional product category demanded ever-increasing numbers of service personnel. Max and Clara, along with their diverse staff, welcomed the second generation and their spouses into the growing enterprise, and kept adding new products. My mother, Helene, with her husband, Alan, decided to try fine jewelry, and it became a legendary department.

The Fortunoff family also felt it important to give back to the community, offering jobs for high schoolers from the neighborhood, some of whom ended up staying with the company for more than 50 years.

The full history of the Brooklyn stores has been told before, but here are a couple of my favorite photos, showing my mother Helene’s first jewelry counter and my father Alan at the cash register in 1957.

In the 1960s, the family chose to follow many of our customers to the suburbs of Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester.

Over the next 50 years, Fortunoff opened a half-dozen new stores in the tri-state area.

We found a great location for a department store in Westbury, adjacent to

Roosevelt Raceway. This was the realization of a dream to put the various Brooklyn shops under one roof. The Westbury store opening was a high watermark for the family as well as our tens of thousands of customers.

They built a 150,000-square-foot

superstore across the parking lot from Ohrbach’s, one of the country’s most popular department stores at the time. Many of our employees from Brooklyn followed the business to Long Island. Fortunoff became a true American success story, fully stocked with china, crystal, pots and pans, silverware, gifts, lamps, jewelry, unique items from all over the world—and even gourmet foods. In addition to quality products and great values, the Westbury store featured a well-trained staff of primarily women to help with merchandise choices and gift wrapping. As news of the store grew, the turnout was amazing. Customers jammed

the aisles, sometimes three deep, with shoppers marveling at the many showcases full of new and exciting selections.

My mother and her team created a gigantic jewelry department set up quite differently from other jewelry stores at that time. To be as close as possible to her customers, my mother had her office right off the sales floor with a staff of women she personally trained.

Alan and Helene traveled the world to source unusual designs from undiscovered designers, an unusual thing for a woman to do back then. To support the overwhelming success of the Westbury location on Long

Island, the jewelry and silver businesses created a strong executive team behind the scenes as well as at the counter and on the sales floor.

My parents had always dreamed of a more cosmopolitan upscale location and, in 1969, they opened a boutique on 57th Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The move to Manhattan made the Fortunoff hallmark combination of best products at everyday low prices available to city dwellers, businesspeople, tourists and visitors from around the country and the world.

The store on 57th Street was a typical city structure—very narrow, with several floors of merchandise. Jewelry was on the ground level and watches and flatware were above. My mom and dad added antique jewelry and antique silver, which they sourced from England. I worked as a teenager on weekends and the city life was certainly exciting. We were across the street from the imposing and impressive structure, “The First Women’s Bank.”

I went off to college out west, while our growing family was enjoying the success that came with hard work and the “right stuff.” Since my mother was from New Jersey and knew the area, and since many of the old Brooklyn customers had moved there, my parents began the process of looking for a location and found a brand new mall being built, which was opened on 1974, called Paramus Park, in Bergen County.

Fortunoff was the “third anchor” in the new center, which included A&S and JC Penny. Our store was a fabulous, modern, spacious 15,000 square-feet with showcase

after showcase of fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, costume jewelry, watches, flatware (the largest selection in the U.S.), silver tea services and picture frames. An innovative feature was our watchmakers and jewelers, positioned behind a large glass partition and visible to our customers while they worked. The watch and jewelry service center in Paramus was bustling and the place where I later learned so much about the jewelry business. We had a sit-down diamond area and a large selection of jewelry and watches at every price point.

I flew in from college for the Paramus Park opening. It was very exciting. In fact, each store opening was like an extended family reunion, with Fortunoff family members from the first and second generations (my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles), and as many of the cousins as were old enough to attend and help cut the ribbon. We always invited employees from all the areas of the company, along with friends and suppliers, to join us for these special events, too.

The key staffers hired in Paramus became the backbone of subsequent New Jersey store locations, including Wayne and Woodbridge. Fortunoff became an iconic business unlike any other in the country, mentioned on popular TV shows, featured in newspapers and magazines, and studied in business schools. A true American success story.

Visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com to read the second chapter of Esther Fortunoff’s blog.

Visit www.longislandweekly.com to find out what else Esther told us about the iconic store and its legacy.

Clockwise from top:

Lester and Alan (1940); Helene Fortunoff at the jewlery counter, 1957.

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the Nassau County Museum held its elegant preview party for

Big Picture,” its new star-studded photography show, a glittering cast of artists, collectors, high-level members and the media were the first to see the art. Among the guests were trustee Harvey Manes, prominent collectors Wendy and Gary Davis, Michele and Bruce Clark, Cary Goldinger and artists Pam Waldroup and Jessica Tan Gudnasson, who was once a top model and now is on the other side of the camera. The exhibition features every great name in photography from Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange to Man Ray and a famous shot by Robert Capa of D-day. It runs until March 5 and any fan of photography will be sorry to miss it.

From left: Gary and Ellen Davis, Museum Director Charles Riley and Cary Goldinger (Photos by Tab Hauser)

Pam Waldroup with her photographs of the Nassau County Museum of Art staircase

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Long Island Weekly: A Year In Celebrity Interviews

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Over the years, Long Island Weekly has managed to corral numerous celebrities from the worlds of music, television, film and publishing for some intriguing conversations. The year 2022 was no different. Here are some of the highlights.

Stanley Nelson

Even though director Stanley Nelson’s Attica lost Best Documentary Oscar to heavily favored Summer of Soul, his most recent project was less about racking up awards and more about raising awareness. “I think we’re still dealing with the same struggles—law enforcement, decency and humanity and people wanting to be treated like human beings,” Nelson said. “Hopefully, a bunch of things are coalescing at the same time and for a tiny bit of that, it’s the film Attica making people start to rethink the prison system. As filmmakers, we try to keep insight as to what our real goals are and what they are here is making sure we have as many people as possible see the film. The awards nods are all great, but in the final analysis, that will push more people to recognize and see the film and that’s what we really want.”

Keb’ Mo’

The blues might be a strange place to associate with Compton, a Los Angeles neighborhood more associated with hip-hop acts like N.W.A., but it’s where much-loved American artist Keb’ Mo’ (born Kevin Moore) calls home. In speaking with Long Island Weekly , he shared what his community was like growing up. ““At the time, Compton was middle-class people trying to get their kids through college. A lot of the men had good jobs at the Douglas Aircraft Company and Lockheed. They were machinists and had health plans. My mom was a hairdresser with a shop. There were a lot of businesses because people had jobs in that area. Kids were doing alright.”

The year 2023 will see Buddy Guy embarking on a farewell tour, a well-earned respite for this blues icon who turns 87 on July 30 of next year. The subject of a pair of recent documentaries, 2021’s Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away and this year’s, The Torch, Guy is a faithful torchbearer for a genre that’s lost a number of its cornerstone trailblazers in recent years, including B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Otis Rush. “The way they treat the blues now, you don’t hear it on your big radio stations anymore,” he remarked. “Your big AM/FM stations don’t play blues hardly anymore. So whatever little I can do to help keep blues alive, I’m open for it.”

Joan Osborne

One of the side benefits of the pandemic was that the existential pause button that got pressed allowed people to do some otherwise neglected house cleaning. A nesting project of this description allowed Joan Osborne to fortuitously unearth a box of previously unreleased performances dating back to the ‘80s that allowed her to release this year’s 13-track Radio Waves “Most of my life’s work has disappeared without a trace,” she said. “I’ve made 10+ studio albums, but the vast majority of the songs I’ve sung hundreds and thousands of times over decades of touring across the globe, has never been recorded. I found all of this stuff and normally, if I was in my busy pattern, I might have looked at it, taped the box up again, shoved it back in the closet and not given it a second thought. Because I had the time, I was able to listen through a lot of this stuff and give it the attention it deserved.”

Héctor Elizondo

Consummate character actor Héctor Elizondo has been plying his trade for nearly 60 years, appearing on stage and racking up roughly 157 credits in film and on television. And while the 85-year-old thespian saw his latest project, the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom B Positive, get canceled after two seasons back in May, the Manhattan native appreciated the chance to still practice his craft. “I love the environment because

seniors are very rarely highlighted in their life,” he explained. “The life of a senior isn’t as valued as much and this is of course a culture that genuflects at the altar of youth, but not at the altar of experiences and a life well-lived. These are the people who raised the children, paid the taxes, fought the wars and have been the good citizens. Too many are forgotten at a time in their life when they are still very useful.”

Steve Vai

Convalescing off shoulder surgery and eager to hit the road coming out of the pandemic, Carle Place native Steve Vai has a new record called Inviolate. He shared that nothing delights him more than coming back to Long Island. “It’s always a hoot [coming back],” he said. “It’s a little bit of a push because there are a lot of people to see in a short period of time. But I cut my teeth on Long Island in high

school playing all the bar circuits in the ‘70s. Whenever I’m on Long Island, it’s the feeling you get when you’re on what feels like your home turf. I’ve been living in California for 42 years, it feels like home, but it feels like a second home whenever I set foot in New York. And they’re so vastly different that when you’re on your home turf that’s 3,000 miles away, you’re there. You’re in the environment.”

Joe Satriani

This year may have seen the release of Joe Satriani’s latest recorded effort, The Elephants of Mars, but it also allowed him to return to an early love–painting.

“I wound up with this new career as an artist that just sort of fell into my lap,” Satriani explained. “The two really seem to help each other out—the painting and the recording. I recently flew out to Gatlinburg, TN, a beautiful little town in the Smoky Mountains. I did an art show and a private musical performance for the patrons that was at the [Gaitlinburg] Convention Center. It was such a crazy thing to do, especially after years of pandemic. Just to be able to play guitars I’ve painted for people that bought them and see all my canvas work in one big room—it’s great.”

Jimmy Smits

For Brooklyn native, the major role he plays in the CBS crime procedural East New York is a sort of homecoming for him.

“[With this show], the stars felt like they aligned in regards to what’s happening with law enforcement and what’s been happening in New York along with women empowerment and having a character who is really a strong voice. We’ve come up with this ensemble of actors that is really tight and wonderful, but the characters are really compelling, unique and they each have their own spin on [the storylines]. It felt like something I really wanted to be a part of. And also for my old neighborhood—to kind of give props to it and give back in a way.”

Steve Vai (Photo by Larry DiMarzio)

Buddy Guy (Photo courtesy of PBS)

Jimmy Smits as Assistant Chief John Suarez

Joan Osborne (Photo by Greg2600/CC BY-SA 2.0)

OF THE MONTH

Garden City High School senior Stevie Finnell is known for his prowess in multiple sports, and will head into his final high school semester, and later on to Duke University, with some big accomplishments under his belt.

This fall, the Trojans’ varsity running back helped lead his team to a 12-0 season (filling out a 30-game winning streak) that included the Trojans’ seventh straight Nassau-wide title and an especially triumphant Long Island

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In the late November final at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, Finnell scored all four touchdowns for Garden City for a 28-0 win. He also gained 346 yards on 17 carries, the second most yardage ever gained in a Long Island Championships game. Garden City coach Dave Ettinger told Roger Rubin for Newsday, “In that Long Island championship, we were struggling on offense [by] turning the ball over and he just took that game over.”

In December, Finell was honored as Nassau County’s most outstanding player as the 81st recipient of the Thorp Award at the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association banquet.

Eduardo Ramirez wrote for GardenCityAthletics.com, “Stevie had standout performances on both sides of the ball all season, but it was his elevated play in the post-season that separated him from all others.”

Of course, the 6’2” 195-pound star athlete didn’t just make his mark in football. Finell is rated as a four star midfielder by Inside

Lacrosse, and has accepted a scholarship to Duke this year after previously committing to Syracuse University in 2021.

Finnell with his Thorp Award.

(Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

Stevie Finnell, center, with his parents during an NCAA sighing ceremony in November 2022.

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Chicken Chat: The Straight Yolk On Backyard Birds

AMANDA

OLSEN

The number of people keeping backyard chickens has exploded in the last few years. The pandemic only served to accelerate this trend, since people were stuck at home and encouraged to find outdoor activities. Watching your personal flock is a relaxing way to take your mind off the chaos of the outside world, and they are a pet with benefits: delicious, fresh eggs.

Observing chickens is a relaxing, mesmerizing way to spend time. People are often surprised by how gregarious and curious chickens can be. Each bird has its own personality. Some are very interested in people, to the point that you can teach them to come when called. They will eat out of your hand and jump up into your lap for pets. Others are more cautious. Some chickens are sneaky and will find an out of the way place to hide and lay their eggs, ignoring the nest box completely. Interacting with your chicks on a daily basis when they are still small can help them grow accustomed to people and being handled, but some hens are just unfriendly.

Pet chickens can be a great hobby, but they are by no means low maintenance. Like all animals, they need constant access

to food and water, shelter, and a place to get out and exercise. Chickens will fight, especially if they don’t have enough space. They don’t call it a ‘pecking order’ for no reason. Their enclosure also needs to be secure from predators. Raccoons, opossums, foxes and hawks are all a threat to your flock. Sturdy doors on all entrances and a roof for your pen are a must. Burying the wire for your pen will also help.

Keep in mind that most vets will not treat chickens, so you’ll need to handle medical issues yourself. This can range from a foot infection to mites to end of life care.

Another reality to come to terms with: keeping chickens attracts rodents. Metal food containers and a treadle feeder can help mitigate this issue. Rodents will chew through plastic, so metal is a must. The treadle feeder minimizes both access and spillage. The platform that opens the feed trough is set to a chicken’s weight, so when the chicken steps on it they can feed, but a rat is too light.

You will also need to deal with their poop. Chickens poop 24 hours a day, even while they sleep. This amounts to some serious manure. This accumulation can smell, and if you free range your birds it will be everywhere in your yard. Most coops will need the bedding changed once a month and a deep clean at least twice a year,

usually in spring and fall.

Chickens can live ten years, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Egg laying falls off significantly as they age, with the first two years being the most productive. You can increase the size of your flock by twos over time but integrating new birds can be difficult.

It’s important to know the rules for your town before spending money. Plenty of places forbid chickens altogether. Others limit the number of birds and the size of your set up. There are often bans on roosters because they are noisy and can be aggressive. So what if you are moving, your hens stopped laying, or the upkeep is overwhelming? What if your batch of six chicks ends up as five hens and rooster? Or maybe you’ve run afoul of the town and have to rehome your flock. If you purchased from a private party, you can try reaching out to see if they will take back your birds. You can contact local chicken groups on social media. There

REGIONAL RESOURCES

North Fork Chicken Rescue Jamesport nofochickenrescue@ gmail.com

Long Island Zoological Society and Animal Farm Petting Zoo Manorville 631-878-1785 info@afpz.org

are also a few chicken rescues on Long Island that may take in surrendered chickens or help owners find new caretakers for their birds.

Most importantly, it is a crime

to abandon any domesticated animal. Leaving your chickens in a park or patch of woods will only result in a very short, scary time for those birds and could result in charges.

A selfie of the author with her current favorite chicken, Speck. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

HOMES

Recently Sold

Nestled on top of a quiet hill in the heart of Mill Neck, this home at 317 Mill Hill Rd. sold on Nov. 19 for $12,000,000. This newly built French Country estate was designed by Michael Jay Wallin and constructed by Qualico Contracting Corporation. On more than 17 pristine acres, this unprecedented residence is filled with natural light, has tall ceilings, custom millwork, antique wood beams and ornate limestone fireplace mantels. The gated grounds feature a saltwater pool and cabana, boxwood gardens, oversized slate patios, a walking trail and a nostalgic courtyard parking lot. The property also features a separate two-bedroom guest home with approved expansion plans. The home has seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

This custom-designed waterview ranch home at 934 The Concourse, within the private Mill Neck Estates homeowners association (HOA), sold on Nov. 23 for $790,000. This beautiful home is one of a 93-home community that offers private beach access and mooring rights. Swim, sail or kayak on the Mill Neck Creek beach. This rare find on a 115’ x 100’ lot has waterviews of Oyster Bay Harbor and Centre Island from multiple rooms. The layout consists of a oversized living room with a fireplace, a massive eat-in-kitchen and formal dining room combo. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large den with another fireplace. Other features include brand new windows and siding, gas heating, a generator, rear deck, an updated boiler and air conditioning. HOA fees are $217 per month.

HOME & DESIGN Winter Lawn Care Tips

Winter lawn care for a wide variety of turfgrasses slightly differs from that of spring, summer and fall. Your lawn is no longer in the active growing season.

Lawn care in the winter is still just as important as other seasonal maintenance practices as your winter care will greatly determine how well your lawn comes out of dormancy in the spring.

When grass is too short, it doesn’t offer as much protection for the base of the grass blades and allows frost to get into the growing areas of your lawn. Keeping this area as protected as possible with slightly taller grass creates a barrier-like protection for the grass blades and stolons.

Be careful not to mow your lawn if there’s a lot of moisture from snow or ice as this may damage the grass blades. Make sure the lawn is dry and only mow when temperatures are about 40 degrees.

Irrigation maintenance practices during the winter aren’t usually as important in areas that receive rain or snow. You will just need to water your lawn less than the active growing season.

Fertilization should generally take place during the active growing seasons such as the spring, summer and fall. There is really not a need to apply fertilizer once temperatures consistently drop below 40 degrees. It’s similar to giving someone a pill while they are sleeping—it won’t be as effective.

It’s best to prepare your lawn with the nutrients it needs to survive winter dormancy during the fall.

Keep an eye out for winter grass weeds. Applying an herbicide during the winter isn’t always effective since your lawn is dormant, which is why it’s best to apply products preventively in the fall.

Most pests are going to be inactive at this time since it’s so cold outside. Oftentimes insects and pests will burrow under objects in the lawn like lawn ornaments, toys that have been left out, weeds, rotted branches, etc.

A good way to keep them from overwintering in your lawn and causing damage in the spring again is by removing a lot of these objects from your lawn so that pests don’t have a place to take shelter from the cold.

Certain insects like grub worms, ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs and spiders are sometimes known to survive during the colder parts of the year if they have places to take shelter.

Written by Sod Solutions Content Strategist Valerie Smith

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be playing the long game this week, which allows you to be experimental. If what you try doesn’t work, you try something else until something clicks. is is the way of progress. Keep stepping up and stepping out. Ultimately, the success of an endeavor boils down to your persistent and varied e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). On the fence about trying something new? Just say yes. It’s better to be adventurous than keep doing something so similar to what you did a hundred times before that you won’t even remember it. Connect to as much life as you can connect, and see more of life rather than stay in the places you’ve already been.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll make excellent use of your words. You’ll think ahead about what you want to say to people, even in casual scenarios. You may go so far as to rehearse, knowing that in the moment you’re face-to-face, things might change. You’ll be versatile, quick on your feet, playing the “room” you’re given.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e usefulness and beauty of things isn’t a constant. You’ll update your taste. You’ll give another look to your personal environment. You’ll pare down your possessions and put some new items on your wish list. en you’ll do a similar process with your thoughts, with an emphasis on what’s pretty and helpful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your moods will be like steps, connected in an order. Whether you move fast or slow, you’ll move through a whole range on your way to other levels. To jump improbably to di erent emotional places would be odd. ere’s comfort and stability in allowing for incremental change and adjusting expectations accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many talents and roles in life, which will be re ected in the varied activities of the week. Expect stark juxtapositions that make you feel like a superhero or spy able to switch in an instant into a completely di erent person to handle the challenge or seize the opportunity at hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Forget about work for a minute and pretend the world is your playground. What then? You have charismatic power to wield. If so inclined, you could use it to mesmerize your subjects. Of course, the exercise is pointless if you don’t know what you want. Give some thought to your desires. What is it you’d like to try next?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In a culture trending toward isolation, it’s rare for anyone to have dozens of friends from di erent walks of life. But a diverse social life is the sort of rare thing worth striving for, especially given your adventurous drives. In each friendship, you’ll have a unique window to the world. You’ll add to your network this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Mark Twain suggested that “when you can’t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” But why wait for a lull? You’ll be complimented right and left this week, but they aren’t always the kind you most need to hear -- you’re the one most quali ed to give those, so do it. Be generous with yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). e question of how much to do for your friends and loved ones will arise. Too much can be as bad or worse than not enough. As every baker knows, it’s not just the ingredients but the amounts you deliver that matter. Good measuring can make the di erence between a rising cake and a messy op.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a sentimental attachment to the things that made you happy when you were small. Revisiting some of these old loves will be a source of comfort, whimsy and insight today. As you get older, you understand your younger self di erently. e better you know yourself, the easier it is to mold a happy life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When it’s fun, you dive in; when it’s hard, you solider on. is is your success secret: You anticipate change, especially in your own motivation levels and how you feel about the work. e bottom line is, if the result is important enough to you, you’ll keep moving forward until you make it happen.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is solar return brings you a visceral sense that the moment is upon you to do the thing you’ve been dreaming about. Whether it’s a vacation overseas, vehicle upgrade, cooking class or learning to shu e dance, you’ll stop waiting for the day when you have more money or more time, and you’ll jump in and make it happen. More highlights: creative satisfaction, love that takes your heart on a dizzying ride and a professional success that emboldens you to risk more and win more, too.

WORD FIND

The lucky country

A better line of play (which also fails in the actual case) would be to abandon further trump leads after two rounds and play the K-Q and another spade.

This method of play would succeed if East started with a doubleton spade — and it would not matter whether or not he had the missing trump. If he discarded, you could take the ace and safely ruff your fourth spade with dummy’s jack, while if he ruffed, you would play low and later be able to discard a heart from dummy on the ace of spades and eventually ruff a heart.

But a third and best approach is to lead a diamond to the ace at trick three, ruff a diamond, lead a spade to the queen, ruff another diamond, then lead a spade to the king and ruff dummy’s last diamond with your last trump.

You would then lead a heart to dummy’s king and draw West’s last trump with dummy’s jack, discarding your heart loser. After this, you’d collect the ace of spades and ace of hearts to finish with 12 tricks. Your only loser, by this line of play, would be a spade at the very end. All told, you’d score six

instead of the obvious five and so make the slam instead of going down one.

Weekly Sudoku

Three Day Miracle Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Oh most beautiful ower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech Thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me this necessity. (Make you Request) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. (repeat 3 times). Oh Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (repeat 3 times). Amen Thank you for your mercy to me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. CD

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Administrative Opening Monticello Central School

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

The successful candidate should have a minimum of five (5) yrs. professional exp. in school administration or comparable teaching leadership.

This individual will provide leadership and vision in ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review, and evaluation of the district’s curriculum and instructional services. They would be responsible for ensuring that the district’s educational objectives align with state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards for student achievement and instruction excellence.

NYS SDL or SDA Certification Required

Please apply online by Jan 9th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

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Port Washington Children’s Center Fundraiser

Child care provider is fundraising to help upgrade playground and they need your help

The Port Washington Children’s Center will soon begin their 2022-2023 fundraiser to improve their playground. Coming out of COVID, the Center has been working to provide social and emotional health for the children they serve. The playground is aged and needs updates to provide interactive play for all children. The Children’s Center is excited to create a sensory garden, open up its outdoor theater into a classroom, and upgrade all play equipment.

“Whenever we say ‘We are going to play in the playground’ - our children are instantly excited to spend time outdoors on our Playground.” As she continues, Bernadette

Horvath, who has worked at the Children’s Center for over 20 years, said “as time goes on, and our needs change, we do need to update our playground to help our children have the best experience. With an updated playground and outdoor learning classroom, our children would have the opportunity to have a great connection to nature.”

Founded in 1977, the Port Washington Children’s Center is a nonprofit child care and afterschool provider for children aged 18 months to 11 years. Over the summer, the nonprofit runs Port Day Camp, providing over 300 children with fun, interactive, and exciting programs over the summer. Upcoming Developments: Port

Washington Children’s Center is now the afterschool program provider for all Port Washington elementary schools! Starting in January 2023, Port AfterSchool will be in every elementary school-Daly, Manor Haven, Sousa, Salem, and Guggenheim. Pre-registration is now open. Please visit their website homepage.

For more information on Port Washington Children’s Center and to donate, please visit our website at pwchildrenscenter. org and check out our for fundraising video on YouTube at youtube.com/@ pwchildrenscenter

by the Port Washington Children’s Center

LEGAL NOTICES

PORT WASHINGTON

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, v. NEREIDA KLOK, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 9, 2018, an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 2022 and a Short Form Order duly entered on June 21, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Hillside Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates, at Port Washington in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nas-

sau and State of New York, Section 5, Block 7 and Lot 102. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,100,739.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #6956/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200572-3 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236316-PORT

Replacement at Governors Lane (Rebid No. 2) will be received by the Inc. Village of Sands Point, Village Hall office, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, until 10:30 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of a single contract and generally consists of demolishing the existing diesel generator with associated piping, valves and other materials; installation of new concrete pads for a load bank, generator, and day tank; installation of a new diesel generator; installation of a new diesel day tank; and connection of proposed generator to existing diesel tank and to site electric.

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects.’ Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office. All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and all Addenda.

Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

must be sent via email to kdirr@db-eng.com.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 12-21-2022-1T-#236311PORT

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

2022 CORNWELLS

LEGAL

NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AT GOVERNORS LANE (REBID NO. 2)

Sealed Bids for the Administration Building Generator

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Maintenance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations:

D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee. Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with Biddy/REV and shall bear all reproduction, packaging, and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the Village of Sands Point proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The Village of Sands Point reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the Village of Sands Point decides to be for the best interest of the Village of Sands Point.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Kurt Dirr, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022. Questions

BEACH ROAD DRAINAGE CONTRACT

Sealed Bids for 2022 Cornwells Beach Road Drainage Contract will be received by the Village Clerk’s office, located at the Village of Sands Point Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York until 11:30 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance

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Children helping to fix up the playground.

Playground construction. (Contributed photos)

Port Washington Children’s center attendee.

North Hempstead Honors Schreiber Vikings Athletics For Outstanding Fall Season

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte recently visited Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington to celebrate the Vikings’ outstanding fall 2022 season.

Councilmember Dalimonte presented the student athletes with certificates of recognition for their achievements and for their dedication to their sport.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead Dana Julien

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Girls Soccer team.

Left: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Girls Volleyball team.

Left: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Boys Cross Country team.

Left: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Girls Tennis team.

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Girls Cross Country team.

Right: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Boys Volleyball team.

Right: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Boys Soccer team.

Right: Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Port Washington Paul D. Schreiber High School officials and members from the Girls Swimming/Diving team. (Contributed photos)

LoveShackFancy Opens Boutique On Northern Boulevard In Manhasset

LoveShackFancy is bringing their pink, floral dreamworld to Manhasset with the opening of their seventeenth store. Since its inception, LoveShackFancy has gained a dedicated following and garnered international and generational appeal, with loyal consumers spanning from Alpha to Gen X.

The shop, located on Northern Boulevard, is introduced with the brand’s signature pink exterior and an array of flowing florals amongst gilded gold lettering on a vintage mirror. Designed to match the

logo, the windows feature a gilded frame with fancy molding details.

Customers step into a fancy fairytale with custom elegant moldings on blush pink walls, wood paneled floors, and LoveShackFancy’s heirloom floral wallpaper on the ceiling. Charming elements like French doors, a vintage cash register, and pink couches with fringe and velvet give the store a feminine yet elevated feel. This store features three fitting rooms for customers to try on all of their favorite dresses, knits, and more from the brand.

“We are so excited to be opening a store in Manhasset! Obviously, New York is our home and being able to add more and more stores to various locations in our home state has been such a dream come true. We’ve met so many Manhasset fans at our other stores, that we felt this was truly the perfect place to open our next boutique,” said Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Creative Director and Founder of LoveShackFancy.

LoveShackFancy is inspired by vintage finds; the collection is rich in

detail, flattering silhouettes, soft hues, and intricate lace, with an emphasis on whimsical hand-dyed fabrics and enchanting vintage-inspired romantic floral prints. The brand originated from Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s desire to design the perfect bridesmaid dress for her own ethereal summer wedding at her family home in Bridgehampton. From an initial collection of hand-dyed silk dresses, LoveShackFancy is known for its romantic pieces that whisper of dream escapes and special moments.

—Submitted by LoveShackFancy

LEGAL NOTICES

Bond, Maintenance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations:

D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office. All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and All Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee. Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank

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cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the

OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Steven Patak or Edward Kozik no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023. Questions must be

sent via email to spatak@ db-eng.com or ekozik@dbeng.com.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 12-21-2022-1T-#236312PORT

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PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL –BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following new public hearings on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY: Proposed LL A 2023 “Prohibit Signs in the Right-of-Way” This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator

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Flower Hill, New York Dated: December 21, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236302PORT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Architectural Review Board of the Incorporated Village of Manorhaven at the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:

CASE NUMBER 822 61 Manorhaven Blvd. LLC 57-61 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050

Property known as 57-61 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington NY. Shown on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 71, Lot(s) 1

Proposed interior alterations façade renovations to existing building for a proposed new gym.

CASE NUMBER 123 Joseph Komljenovich 73 Firwood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050

Property known as 73 Firwood Road., Port Washington NY. Shown on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 80, Lot(s) 61 62

Proposed first floor addition

and second floor addition. 12-21-2022-1T-#236524

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL SESSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees shall hold a Special Session on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050 to approve the monthly Abstract of Claims as well as taking such other further action as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the Village Board.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public is welcome to attend. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Village Clerk-Treasurer in advance of the session.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Manorhaven, New York December 15, 2022 Sharon Abramski, MMC, RMC Village Clerk-Treasurer 12-21-2022-1T-#236528-

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a public hearing at 7:30 PM on

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050, with respect to: Bill No. 4 of 2022, A proposed local law amending and restating in its entirety Chapter 144, “Property Maintenance,” of the Village Code, in order to expand the current scope of the Property Maintenance Chapter of the Village Code, which the Board of Trustees has found too limited and vague in its scope, such that it fails adequately to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Village and its residents. The Board finds that amending the provisions of Chapter 144 in their entirety, in contemplated, will accomplish the desired goals of requiring property owners in the Village to maintain their parcels of real estate in the Village in a manner that protects the values of such parcels, and promotes the health, safety and welfare of Village residents.

The full text of Bill No. 4 of 2022, is available on-line, at the Village website, www. baxterestates.org, and at Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050, between 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m., during business days.

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from partici-

LoveShackFancy storefront.

Clothes and accessories on display. (Contributed photos)

Prine Podiatry Receives A Grant From Port Washington B.I.D.

The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement welcomes Prine Podiatry to Port Washington. Prine Podiatry is a recent recipient of funds from the Sign Grant Program offered by the Greater Port Washington B.I.D. The team of doctors at Prine Podiatry provide a full spectrum of podiatry services as part of Prine Health Group.

“PRINE Podiatry, a division of PRINE Health, is grateful to be the recipient of a grant from the Port Washington BID to help erect a beautiful office sign. Two excellent, caring PRINE podiatrists, Dr. Dana Hemlall, DPM and Dr. Ruby Gardner, DPM, MS, MBA, are now practicing at the Port Washington location. Both doctors received training at The NY College of Podiatric Medicine and completed their residencies at NYU Langone Long Island,” says Business Development Manager, Rebecca Hecht.

Along with routine foot care, Dr. Hemlall says that she looks forward to addressing the needs of the Port Washington community with new innovative podiatric treatment options. Dr. Gardner shares these sentiments and would like patients to know that

she specializes as a foot surgeon managing diabetic foot disorders and wound care.

PRINE Podiatry accepts Medicare and most insurances.

“I was pleased to meet the doctors and staff of the Prine Podiatry office and represent the Port Washington B.I.D. to welcome them to Main Street. The Port Washington B.I.D. endeavors to support businesses like Prine Podiatry who are dedicated to improving the aesthetics of our commercial district with new, attractive signage,” says Holly Byrne, Executive Director at the Port Washington B.I.D.

Prine Podiatry is located at 36B Main Street. Office hours are held Monday through Friday. Augustina, a beloved office manager who worked for many years with Dr. Kaplan, has transitioned over to PRINE and is happy to answer any questions and schedule appointments. She can be reached at 516-482-5999. To learn more about their team of physicians, visit https://prinehealth. com/podiatry/.

Eligible businesses, both new and established within the defined business district, can apply for grants to assist with costs of improvements to the façade of the place

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to a Full Stop at its intersection with Murray Avenue.

pating in said hearing should notify Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (516) 7670096 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Dated: Port Washington, New York December 15, 2022

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer 12-21-2022-1T-#236589PORT

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted: ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 19 - 2022

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations:

PROPOSAL:

ADOPT: BELLVIEW AVENUE

MURRAY AVENUE FULL STOP

All traffic southbound on Bellview Avenue shall come

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

Section 3. PENALTIES: A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine, or when applicable, by imprisonment, not in the excess of the amount set forth in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, or by both such fine and imprisonment, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities, and late payment, if applicable.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: December 15, 2022 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK

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of business and/or signage. Guidelines and applications, along with additional resources for business owners, can be found on the Port Washington B.I.D. website under the Business Resource heading. Inquiries can also be directed to the Port Washington B.I.D. Office at 516-883-8890.

About the Port Washington Business Improvement District

The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) is committed to improving the economic and business health of the Port Washington commercial area through marketing, promotions, physical improvements and enhanced municipal services for all those who live, work and visit our community.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Business Improvement District

Augustina Panetta, Office Manager, Ruby Gardner, DPM, Podiatrist, Dana Hemlall, DPM, Podiatrist, Rebecca Hecht, Business Development Manager accept grant award from Holly Byrne, representing Port Washington B.I.D. (Photo by Prine Podiatry Grant Photo)

Port Holiday Magic Holiday Window Decorating Contest

Port Washington looks so beautiful and festive for the holidays! The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has decorated the lampposts throughout town with garlands, twinkling lights and red bows. The BID has installed lit snowflakes on the utility poles. Residents Forward created a winter wonderland in the garden in front of the train station. And stores throughout town have outdone themselves with beautiful decorations for the holiday season and the Port Holiday Magic Window Decorating Contest.

Fifteen stores participated and the judges said it was a real challenge to pick just three winners. In fact there was a two-way tie for third place! The judges said they were impressed by the effort and creativity that went into so many of the window displays. The Window Contest judges were Trish Class of Residents Forward, Town Council member Mariann Dalimonte and Bayside Tax & Wealth owner and Chamber board member Corey Peterson. The judges’ votes have been tallied and the following store windows were named the “best of the best.”

First Place

Painting With Flowers, 298 Main St.

Second Place

Wellground, 917 Port Washington Blvd. Third Place (tie)

Port Washington Florist, 75 Manorhaven Blvd.

The Cooking Lab, 160 Main St.

All the stores that entered the contest were winners, as their windows announce to everyone that they care about the community

and promote the holiday spirit in our town. This season, you and your family and friends can view all the participating windows and see how you would have voted. The other locations are:

Port Washington Blvd. Area

Orangetheory Fitness, 1013 Port Washington Blvd.

Waterzooi, 1029 Port Washington Blvd. Main Street Area

S.F. Falconer Florsit, 8 S. Maryland Ave.

Arena Sports, 52 Main St.

Yummy Gyro, 82 Main St.

Port Pop Up Boutique, 142 Main St.

Steiner’s Pastry Shop, 148 Main St.

Tori’s Place Ear Piercing, 167 Main St.

Third Place (tie), The Cooking Lab.

Shields Plumbing & Hardware, 267 Main St.

The Local Market, 273 Main St.

Lexie, NY, 334A Main St.

Second Place, Wellground.

Third Place (tie), Port Washington Florist & Gifts. (Contributed photo)

Residents are reminded that stores throughout the community have very special holiday sales going on all season. KEEP THE MAGIC HOME, TRY PORT FIRST for the holidays. For an up-to-date directory of businesses located

in Port Washington, including many that offer online shopping, download the Try Port First app or visit www.pwcoc.org.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

Temple Judea Holds Its Annual Winter Clothing Drive

The day was clear and sunny, a warm breeze wafting by. Although the leaves were changing their colors and gently dropping, this late November day was a gift, perhaps of one last warm time before the cold days and nights of winter will be arriving.

It’s at this time that the Temple Judea Social Action Committee springs into action, collecting from the members warm coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and sweaters.

The clothing is going to St. Patrick’s Church of Glen Cove, where it will be distributed to needy clients. The synagogues involved in this project are Temple

synagogues.

For more information about the many programs and activities as well as the dynamic religious school of Temple Judea, call 516-621-8049, www.temple-judea.

com. Located at 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (off exit 36 of LIE)

—Submitted by Temple Judea

OBITUARY

Jane D. Sullivan

Jane D. Sullivan passed on Nov.18,2022. Devoted wife of Paul Sullivan. Beloved mother of James Brogan & his wife Felicia of Coral Springs, Fl., Michael Brogan & his wife Anna of Collegeville Pa., & David Brogan of St. Croix USVI. Loving Grandmother to James, Emma, Luke & Olivia Brogan. Beloved sister to Katharine Paulik & Richard Hirsch. Loving Aunt to Shannon, Drew, Mathew & their families.

Heartfelt appreciation to the family, friends & caregivers that contributed to her spending her later years in her own home & passing peacefully there while being watched over by loving family.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home.

—Submitted by the Rolyn Heights Funeral Home

Judea of Manhasset, Shelter Rock Jewish Center, and Congregation Tifereth Israel of Glen Cove. This project is through participation in TANS, a consortium of North Shore

It is the Neighbors Helping Neighbors event led by the chairpersons of Temple Judea’s Social Action Committee, Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves.

Alicia Munves and Rita Marcus preparing donated winter items for distribution. (Contributed photo)

First Place, Painting With Flowers.

2023 North Hempstead Polar Plunge

‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

On Saturday, Feb 4., North Hempstead will be hosting a Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in support of Special Olympics New York. Every year Special Olympics New York organizes polar plunges around the state to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes. Director of Development for Special Olympics New York, Rebecca Hoffman, said, “We have about 17 plunges across the state now, and they’re all done throughout November to April.”

The last Special Olympics Polar Plunge in North Hempstead was in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. Due to the pandemic, the polar plunge didn’t take place in 2021 and 2022, but after a long break, the plunge is back.

The polar plunge attracts thousands of Special Olympics supporters and thrill seekers across the country.

“At some of our polar plunges, we have about 1,500 people jumping in the water, some we have 500, and some we have a hundred,” said Hoffman. “They definitely do vary by plunge. In the past at North Hempstead, we always had about 300 people participating.”

Since 2023 will be the first year the plunge is back at North Hempstead, Special Olympics New York is hoping to have at least 100 people in the water.

Friends, families and co-workers can gather teams to make the plunge together, or individuals can join to jump in the frigid water.

“Sometimes teams are the school football team or soccer team and they will do it together. We’ve had Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate,” said Hoffman. “Sometimes we have corporate teams like Coca-Cola. They make a donation and take

the plunge together for Special Olympics.”

Each polar plunge for Special Olympics raises lots of money. Either as a team or individually, plungers and supporters donate to the Special Olympics to help fund local athletes.

According to the Town of North Hempstead archives from January 2020, “in 2019, more than 6,000 plungers were part of the Plunge Season, raising over $1.5 million statewide. At the North Hempstead event, 350 participated in the Plunge and raised over $50,000.”

“The money goes directly to our local athletes,” said Hoffman. “We provide 22 Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We give them the opportunity to train and compete, and we never charge them a dollar for anything. We provide opportunities that they’re not given in their school district or on the community soccer teams.”

A Great Neck resident, Erin Lipinsky has an intellectual disability and has been participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunges for the past nine years. He hosts different fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for the plunges. Lipinksy has been a longtime member of the Great Neck Spirits Basketball Team for Special Olympics.

This past November, Lipinsky hosted his annual car wash fundraiser at the Great Neck Alert Fire Company. In March of 2022, Lipinksy raised $23,290 for Special Olympics New York at the Polar Plunge at Tobay

Beach in Massapequa. This was the most amount of money Lipinksy has ever raised since he began participating in the polar plunges nine years ago.

As of Dec. 14, Lipinsky has already raised $4,770 for North Hempstead’s 2023 Polar Plunge.

“Erin Lipinsky rallies the community, and he always says all he is doing it all for the kids,” said Hoffman. “Erin says that he has been the top fundraiser statewide for about seven years now. And this year, he has a goal to raise $25,000 because he wants to hold his title as the top fundraiser.”

At this year’s North Hempstead Polar Plunge, some Special Olympics athletes will have a competition to demonstrate one of the sports played during the Special Olympics.

“People will actually get to see some of our athletes in action snowshoeing. They’re gonna do a snowshoe competition on the beach before the plunge,” said Hoffman.

The 2023 North Hempstead Polar Plunge is taking place at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington (175 West Shore Dr.). Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m. and the plunge will start at 11 a.m. Donations are currently open. Visit www. polarplungeNY.org/northhempstead to learn more and donate.

Polar plunge participants diving into the winter waters. (Photo from Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge website)

Erin Lipinsky participating in the polar plunge. (Photo from Sara Rietbroek)

Erin Lipinksy with family and friends at the Tobay Beach Polar Plunge, 2022. (Photo from Sara Rietbroek)

Event staff. (Photo from Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge website)

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