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Dream Car Restorations May Be Coming To Plainview

Last month, a team of counsel, engineers and representatives of Dream Car Restorations appeared before the Town of Oyster Bay Town Board seeking a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for their planned auto restoration and repair operations just south of the Long Island Expressway on 45 South Service Rd. in Plainview.

“Chris Mazzilli and Dave Bloom have been in this business, in many businesses, but in this one particularly together for seven years and have entertained clientele from all over the United States and beyond, I believe,” said Elisabetta Coschignano with the law firm Sahn, Ward, Braff, Koblenz. “The clients of Dream Cars have special, particular vehicles, most of which are antique, that they own or are looking to own to restore to immaculate condition. Many of these clients spend anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 just to restore these vehicles to their classic condition.”

What also makes this shop special is that they’re nationally known. Dream Car Restorations was featured in a six-part docu-series on History Channel called The Lost Corvette

The summary for the docu-series on the History Channel website reads as follows: “In 1983, for the first time since the brand’s inception in 1953, Chevrolet did not release a Corvette model for that year. Designs were drawn, parts ordered but no car was ever released. On what would have been a celebratory 30th anniversary – no ‘Vette hit the market. In this History special, die-hard Corvette expert and builder Chris Mazzilli will try to fix this missing

piece of muscle car history as he and his team build a one-of-a-kind 1983 Corvette from the ground up. The creation will be presented to a panel of experts, including the Corvette designers who pulled the plug on releasing the ’83 originally, to see if it’s worthy.”

But the docu-series is not the only time Dream Car Restorations caught the nation’s attention.

In 1989, VH-1 held a sweepstakes to give away 36 Corvettes, a model from each year since it debuted. Mazzilli entered the sweepstakes, but did not win. Little did he know these cars would enter his life some way or another.

Another Long Islander won the sweepstakes and ended up selling all 36 vehicles to a German-American artist named Peter Max, who was going to use them as canvases for a series of paintings. This project eventually became abandoned and the cars ended up being stored away and abandoned. They stayed there for years until a group of investors purchased the collection. Dream Car Restoration was called in to assess and restore the Corvettes, a 4,000-hour ordeal.

“But if you ask Chris Mazzilli, he will tell you that the labor was one of love,” Coschignano said.

Those cars got the spotlight through The Lost Corvette documentary, and subse quently all 36 cars were given away to 36 different winners. All the proceeds benefit ed veterans throughout the National Guard and Stand for the Troops organizations.

“So this could show you the type and quality of operation they maintain,” Coschignano said. “It’s not your typical auto repair body shop. There are times when they’re working on cars for, maybe, a year or so or more. There are parts that they have to retrieve, and it’s not a -- you’re going in, getting your car fixed, and in a few days you’re getting it back. Not at all like that.”

Dream Car Restorations needs a Special Use Permit in order to run a vehicle restoration repair facility. The premises is in the town’s Light Industry District, which provides the opportunity and encourage ment for the development of manufactur ing, assembly, warehousing, research and development and other compatible types of uses that are established in the industrial areas.

At the time of the meeting, Nov. 15, a public comment was left open for two weeks following the hearing.

The 1982 Corvette. (Photo courtesy Nasajack via Wikimedia Commons)

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Bethpage’s Eglevsky Ballet

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

When David Bernard ascends to the conductor’s podium at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17 and 18 to lead the Eglevsky Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker,” it will be as its new music director. While Bernard’s affiliation with the Eglevsky Ballet goes back to his first working with the troupe while conducting the Massapequa Philharmonic during the 2017 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Tilles Center, the timing for this new appointment couldn’t be more serendipitous; it also marks the return of the Eglevsky Ballet having live music for its performances. It’s a moment the Great Neck native is well aware of and one that he’s grateful to the Eglevsky Ballet for allowing him to be a part of.

“I’m always trying to build up culture with ways in which to make that part of the fabric of Long Island,” he said. “I’m always impressed with the idea of bringing live mu sic back to the Eglesvsky Ballet, which is the preeminent production of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Long Island. But the Eglevsky is more than just this production. It’s more than that—it’s a full ballet company with profes sional dancers and a ballet school. That’s the tradition—the big ballet companies are always a combination of the performing arts and a school. Music is such an important and critical part of ballet. Bringing live music to Long Island for this ‘Nutcracker’ and the expanded role with Eglevsky is just such an important thing for Long Island but also an exciting thing for me.”

It just so happens that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” is the perfect production for Bernard to make his music director debut with. It was the first ballet he conducted a philharmonic orchestra to back when he was a 20-year-old conductor. He is a self-described fanatic about the Tchaikovsky masterpiece, dating back to the first time he saw the George Balanchine production performed in Manhattan by the New York City Ballet when Bernard was a mere five years old. In conducting the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony for this event, Bernard admits to it being quite the double-tiered, creative

high-wire act regardless of the fact that he’s essentially memorized the score for “The Nutcracker” and given how often he’s conducted this program. He’s quick to point out the contrasts between conducting a full symphony concert and a ballet.

“The difference with conducting a ballet is that you are collaborating with the dancers,” he explained. “The dancers and choreography itself and how that works physically on stage is very much a part of what you’re doing with the musicians in the orchestra pit. It’s important to be able to deal with tempo and pacing in a way that is synergistic with the physical dancing on stage. There is poetry in dance and there is poetry in music. When you have both dance and music working simultaneously, they have to dance together. And so it’s import ant to be able to pace that. It’s the pacing of the musical narrative in a consistent and collaborative way with the dancing is something that happens constantly. It’s much more of a robust artistic endeavor because you are making music in a way that supports dance. That is something that requires an evolved skill set.”

The Eglevsky Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” features both professional

dancers of the Eglevsky Ballet and students from the Eglevsky Ballet academy. New York City Ballet soloist Miriam Miller will dance the role of “The Sugar Plum Fairy” and the role of her “Cavalier” will be danced by New York City Ballet principal dancer Tyler Angle. Tying it all together will be sumptuous sets, costumes and Long Island’s only automated 25-foot growing Christmas tree. Consider Bernard to be the head cheerleader whose love of “The Nutcracker” has him enthu siastically sharing its greatness and why it resonates so much with him and audiences around the world.

“What Tchaikovksy did in this ballet is he figured out a way to write and deliver music that truly does bring to life the drama in this ballet in ways that are just absolutely fantas tic,” Bernard said. “He does this constantly. He’s an innovator. If you want to see how ballet music is so important to the narrative, the story and the drama, you can look at this section where the Christmas tree grows to a gigantic size. In ‘The Nutcracker,’ you have to figure out how the orchestra, staging, blocking, dancing and scenery can make a Christmas tree grow from regular size to something fantastic and huge. It’s really hard to do because you don’t have CGI,

you don’t have all the stuff you have in the movies. You have staging, scenery, an or chestra and dancers—that’s what you have. And so what makes this so spectacular is what Tchaikovsky does. When we’re talking about ‘The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,’ he came up with using the celesta to make that sound. There was no recognized way to portray a sugar plum fairy until Tchaikovsky. And he’s the one who discovered the celesta at a small music shop in Paris. It’s because of Tchaikovsky that we know the sound of the celesta and associate it with the sugar plum fairy. Tchaikovsky really did bring his A game in so many ways—musically as a composer, but also as an innovator. For the audience it is a beautiful spectacle of art when you have the symphonic music and dance synergistically presented live. That takes it to the next level and it’s an absolute ly beautiful thing and I’m always excited to be part of a production like that.”

The Eglevsky Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. Visit www.tillescenter.org or www.eglevskyballet.org or call 516-2993100 for more information.

From left: Nutcracker Prince (Ryan Cavaline), Clara (Briana Laman) and Herr Drosselmeyer (Lou Brockman) (Photo courtesy of the Eglevsky Ballet)

David Bernard conducting the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony at Carnegie Hall (Photo by Matt Dine)

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SCHOOL NEWS

MASSAPEQUA STUDENTS EXCEL IN FITNESS CHALLENGE

The Massapequa High School physical education department was recognized as the top-performing participant in the New York Area United States Marine Corps Fitness Challenge. Activities were held during physical education classes in September and the school was recently presented with its championship trophy.

During the challenge, students rotated through four fitness stations. Buddy carry with a partner, wheelbarrow-style relay race to half court and back, while the modified sprint and weighted carry relay was a 25-meter course in which team members individually sprinted down and back with weighted containers, tagging the next team member until everyone completed the race.

The cross functional fitness relay featured three activities including a bear crawl, pushups and burpees. At the final station, teams competed to see how many pull-ups they could do and had a chance to win prizes such as water bottles and T-shirts.

The Marine Corps Challenge is sponsored by BrainBox Immersive Marketing. Representatives from the company, along with local Marines, led students through the activities, which foster teamwork, leadership and motivation. Massapequa students earned the best scores among participating schools and earned the title of New York’s Fittest High School.

—Submitted by the Massapequa School District

SEAFORD SENIOR’S COMMITMENT IN ALL AREAS NETS AWARD

Seaford High School senior Myles Schnaier was named a school winner in the 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship compe tition. The award recog nizes students for their outstanding achievements in academics, athletics and community service.

At Seaford High School, Schnaier has played on the varsity and junior varsity soccer teams and the JV baseball team. He is the salutatorian of the Class of 2023 and has taken some of the most rigorous classes the school has to offer, including 14 Advanced Placement courses. Schnaier also plays the trumpet in the band.

Since elementary school,

he has volunteered with the Book Fairies, an organi zation that distributes new and gently used books to under-resourced commu nities on Long Island. As a junior, he organized a drive that led to the collection of more than 1,000 books.

More than 5,700 students across the country were named school winners in this year’s competition, awarded by the Heisman Trophy Trust. Schnaier will continue on for the chance to become a state winner, national finalist or national winner, which carry scholarship prizes of up to $10,000.

—Submitted by the Seaford School District

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Diego Albino presented Massapequa High School with its cham pionship trophy from a fitness challenge that took place in physical education classes. Proudly accepting the award were juniors (from left) Joseph Marlow, Briana Neary and Jack Holden. (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Seaford High School senior Myles Schnaier was named a school winner in the 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship competition (Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District)

HICKSVILLE’S FORK LANE ELEMENTARY WOWED BY BMX BIKE SHOW

Fork Lane Elementary students and staff in Hicksville were recently wowed by a bicycle stunt show held on the school’s basketball court. The BMX stunt show, known as The Freestyle Connection, promoted bicycle safety, healthy living choices, accomplishing goals and character education and held the attention of all for close to an hour at the recent assembly.

The assembly showcased BMX bike riders performing ground and ramp riding stunts as part of the school’s Arts in Education program. The audience learned about different types of tricks and flips including a flatland, box jump and ultimate quarter pipe. Freestyle Connection owner and BMX rider Jon Dowker talked about the importance of bicycle safety as fellow BMX rider Chris Przywara pointed out the safety gear he was wearing.

Throughout the show in between jumps and feats, the main message stressed was the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The bikers also told students that the practice and hard work needed to master bike stunts can be equated to how much studying it takes to learn content and prepare for tests. Dowker interwove several analogies relating to goal setting and achieving dreams. He went on to share that there are many ways to be successful in life by attending college or mastering a trade, but the key to success

is always to work hard and make good choices.

Concluding the show, the students were given three steps to how they can also live out their dreams: find the things they love; stay focused on their goals; don’t lie, steal, cheat or be a bully. They also stressed the importance of being drug-free.

The Freestyle Connection travels nationally to perform at schools, fairs and special events.

—Submitted by the Hicksville School District

Re-Elect Gary Brosnan

South Farmingdale Water District Commissioner

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• Committed to environmental public safety issues and fiscal responsibility

Freestyle Connection BMX rider Chris Przy wara performed for Fork Lane students. (Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools)

Fork Lane students enjoyed The Freestyle Connection assembly.

Jon Dowker of The Freestyle Connection shared the message of positive lifestyle choices, exercise and bicycle safety to students and staff at Fork Lane Elementary.

Brosnan is a 55-year resident of North Massapequa and has proudly served this community along with South Farmingdale and parts of Bethpage, Seaford and Massapequa Park. With 15 years of dedicated water experience, he has a clear understanding of the community’s needs within the role of Water Commissioner for South Farmingdale Water District.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, DEC. 9

St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus-Free Flu Shots And Health Screenings

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes for adults 18 and older. Patient education and referrals provided. The bus will be parked outside the library. No appointment necessary. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

Live @ The LPL: Mistletunes

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday songs and laughs with Squeaky Clean. Tickets required. Register at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

Barre Fitness With Stefanie Perretta [Zoom]

9:30 a.m. Barre fitness is a full-body

workout inspired by elements of ballet, yoga and pilates that focuses on low impact, high intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body. Equipment needed—2 to 3-pound weights, a chair and a mat. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZIuf-mrpjwtEtLPxipiwCXjw7S3q0Cld-xB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from the Hicksville Public Library containing information about joining the meeting. Saturdays through Dec. 17. ...............

MONDAY, DEC. 12

English Language Learners Classes

Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, through Dec. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 1:30 p.m. Literacy Nassau provides services for adult learners in need of improved skills in basic and intermediate English and literacy for speakers of all languages. Registration required. In-person program at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. No fee. Email jdaprile@literacynassau.org or call Literacy Nassau to schedule a registration appointment at 516-867-3580.

Monday Movie: op Gun: Maverick (2022) After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” (PG-13 131 minutes). No registration needed, first-come, first-served. Refreshments will be served. Location: Community Room. For more information, email adultprogramming@hicksvillelibrary.org or call 516-931-1417, ext.124. Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

Matinee Movie: Alias Boston Blackie 2 p.m. With commentary given by “The Movie Man” John Carpenter 1942 Classic-Starring: Chester Morris and Adele Mara Total time-1

hr. 26 minutes. Mystery/Crime. No tickets required. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. ...............

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

Current Events

1 p.m. Jack Bilello will summarize current world issues to be discussed in an open forum. No registration required. In-person program. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln.

Yoga

5:30 p.m. Virtual Yoga classes will run on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Yoga is a system of total body development. The physical postures will enhance muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and balance. The benefits of regular practice include increased energy, decreased stress and fatigue, higher consciousness, a stronger immune system and increased breath. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZcqdeqqrjovHdcBKvAM3z5ivns2Isj1wbIE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information,

visit www.hicksvillelibrary.org or call 516-931-1417.

Teen Program: Perfecting Your College Scholarship Search 6 to 7 p.m. Join Vinay Bhaskara, Co-Founder and Head of College Counseling, to learn how to break down the scholarship search process and identify the awards that you are truly eligible to receive. Registration required at www. levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. This program takes place on the Zoom platform. No fee. Call 516-731-5728 for more information.

Things Are Indeed Strange

Stranger Sings! The Musical Parody Off-Broadway through December

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The portal to the Upside Down has reopened again—the award-winning, hit Off-Broadway show Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical recently celebrated its opening night, transporting Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s (308 W. 46th Street, Manhattan) into immersive and in-the-round satirized versions of Hawkins, IN, and the Upside Down.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a wild and irreverent send-up of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and all its campy ’80s glory. Take a trip back to Hawkins, IN, 1983: when times were simpler, hair was bigger and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures.

Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters and maybe, just maybe...justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

The cast features original Stranger Sings! cast members Caroline Huerta, Garrett Poladian and SLee, who are joined by Jean Christian Barry, Jamir Brown, Jeremiah Garcia, Dashiell Gregory, Jeffrey Laughrun, Hannah Clarke Levine, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith.

This production reunites the original Stranger Sings! creative team members Jonathan Hogue (book, music and lyrics), Nick Flatto (director), Michael Kaish (music supervision, arrangements and  orchestration) and Ashley Marinelli (choreographer).

The Off-Broadway production’s creative team also features Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Walt Spangler (scenic design), Matthew Solomon (costume design), Drama Desk nominee Jamie Roderick (lighting design), Germán Martínez and Cosette Pin (sound design), Brendan McCann (props supervisor), Kathleen Rose Gallardo (production stage man ager) and Lara Sato (assistant stage manager).

Casting is by Zachary Spiegel, CSA, with Visceral Entertainment as the production’s general manager and Feldshon Law, PLLC — Lee Adhemar G. Feldshon, Esq. as produc tion counsel.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is produced by Sue Gilad, Larry Rogowsky, Nick Flatto and Jonathan Hogue.

The show plays the following schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The show is dark on Wednesdays. Holiday schedules vary. Performances continue through Jan. 1. Visit www.StrangerSings.com or Playhouse46.org for tickets and more information.

Jamir Brown, Jeffrey Laughrun, Jeremiah Garcia, Caroline Huerta, SLee, Garrett Poladian, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith in Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical. Photos by Evan Zimmerman

Caroline Huerta and the cast

Jeremiah Garcia, Jeffrey Laughrun and Jamir Brown

Jamir Brown and SLee

Harley Seger, Jeremiah Garcia, Jamir Brown and Jeffrey Laughrun

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Generational Wealth – What Is It and How Can You Create It?

In a recent survey from Ameriprise Financial, more than 3 out of four Americans (78%) said they have taken at least one step to build generational wealth1 But what exactly constitutes “generational wealth” – and how can you achieve it?

The most common answer (44%), according to survey respondents, is wealth in excess of $500,000 that’s passed down to loved ones. Depending on your nancial situation, half a million dollars may or may not sound like a lot of money. But one thing is clear: no matter how much you intend to one day bestow upon your family and friends, it helps to have a plan.

curbs spending and in uences earning behavior. They may defer purchases, work longer, pursue higher-paying employment, or make other choices (and sacri ces) to ensure their savings goals are met.

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realistic expectations and avoid surprises and con icts when it comes time to pass along your assets.

5. Consider “Giving While Living” Plans for sharing generational wealth can include giving now rather than waiting to hand down assets after death. Bene ciaries are often adult children but can also include charitable organizations. Giving in the present can satisfy the desire to help now and enable you to see the impact of your generosity. That said, it shouldn’t come at the risk of your nancial security, so make sure you have the means necessary before writing a check to your favorite cause.

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Building generational wealth is a lifelong process. Along the way, an experienced nancial advisor can help you develop a nancial plan and set achievable goals aligned to your estate planning needs. Your advisor can work with you and your estate planning attorney to ensure your will facilitates your wishes for sharing generational wealth.

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Northwell

More than $3.7 million was recently raised at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event celebrates the philanthropic support that propels innovation throughout Northwell Health and transforms health care across the country.

This year’s event featured a musical performance by Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Attendees included New York City leaders from various industries as well as philanthropists and volunteer leaders who support Northwell’s Manhattan care sites.

Proceeds from the Constellation Gala will provide greater access to high-quality care by helping to advance innovative services and programs across Manhattan including at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), Lenox Health Greenwich Village and the Northwell Medical Pavilion—77th Street, a state-of-the-art

outpatient care facility that broke ground last month and is slated to open in 2025.

“Northwell’s scope and reach allow us to provide a full spectrum of specialty medical care for all New Yorkers,” Northwell Health President/CEO Michael Dowling said. “Our continued growth in Manhattan is a crucial part of our commitment to community health and our belief that local care and local access to care drive better

outcomes for our patients.”

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

“Philanthropy has a tremendous

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impact,” Northwell Health Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Margaret M. Crotty said. “It allows us to recruit and develop excellent physicians and healthcare workers, provide innovative patient-centered care and invest in research and clinical trials, ultimately saving countless lives.”

Outpacing The Impossible Campaign Reaches $1B Goal; Focuses On Next Phase

The event also advances Northwell’s Outpacing the Impossible campaign, a compre hensive fundraising effort that supports Northwell’s promise to the people it serves. The campaign recently surpassed its $1 billion goal to improve hospitals and clinical programs, accelerate research and fund endowment, and was extended to raise an additional $400 million by December 2024 for several key areas of need and ongo ing priorities including the expan sion of care in Manhattan. Leading sponsors of the Constellation Gala

included Margaret M. Crotty & Rory Riggs, Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, Diane and Paul B. Guenther, Beth and Peter Hammack, Phyllis and William L. Mack, Madaleine and Arnold S. Penner, Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker, and Tara and Roy J. Zuckerberg.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 80,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald performed at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health)

Cerebral Palsy Association Of Nassau County Hosts Sugar Plum Ball And Galactic Gala

Aunique party featuring food, fun and some of your favorite characters including princesses, fairies and characters from a Galaxy Far, Far Away will be held for kids (ages 4 – 12), accompanied by their adult guest (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt or uncle), will enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch, DJ, magic show, dancing, raffles, games, activities, photo ops and fun for all. This galactic event will be taking place on Sunday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place. The cost is $75 per child and $100 per adult. Advance reservation only. All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. Visit www.cpnassau.org for more info and to register online. For more information, call CP Nassau at 516-3782000, ext. 651.

—Submitted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County

Members of the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, Rebel Legion and the Saber Guild will be providing characters from a galaxy far, far, away.

(Photos courtesy of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County)

Two young Star Wars fans hang out with some characters from the 501st Empire City Garrison.

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Views From The Right Lane

I’m one of the millions that used to drive five days a week to an of fice, racking up thousands of miles and confronting people I didn’t like. Now, being a remote worker is like winning the lottery. Freedom is the million bucks. What sits on the top of Freedom Mountain is the end of the commute. Gone is the jousting with other vehicles. Crazed commuters involved in the territorial battle to be at the head of the pack. I learned the hard way that their conduit of choice for that epic battle was the left lane.

Born on the highways, the left lane is rumored to be for passing, but has gained fame as the speed lane. Unfortunately, the need for speed has spilled over to local overcrowded suburban streets. Just drive around Long Island for the experience of your life. That is why I’ve become a turncoat. No more left lane driving. I left the left lane in the rear-view mirror. My new frontier is now the right lane. A lane to glory. A lane paved with advantages. Seriously, that lane should be listed as medication for stress reduction.

The first advantage is obvious; a more comfortable ride. Slow is good even as I watch the turtles outrace me. During my first week of purely right-lane driving, I noticed the glances from left lane drivers. I knew they were wonder ing why the hell I would endure the right lane crawl. I could read their thoughts: is this guy a masochist? My answer would be that I endure the slow drive just for the pleasure of watching them race to the same place I’m heading; arriving maybe two minutes earlier.

Next advantage is adventure. Right-lane driving is like being driven around in a Hansom Cab piloted by Cosmo Kramer. Even on

a familiar road, I was surprised as I checked out sights and structures missed previously by tearing it up in the left lane. Like the other day while driving down a South Shore road.

“Hey, I didn’t know there was a canal in the backyard of that house.”

Here’s an example of what I consider the king of advantages. If you’re driving in the right lane, and the vehicle in front of you signals to turn, all you need to do is slow down. A delay of about five sec onds. Piece of cake. Not true with left lane driving. I remember the days before becoming a turncoat. I was driving westbound in the left lane behind some guy in a beat-up Toyota truck. He suddenly decided to signal, attempting to cross three lanes of oncoming eastbound traffic. Not the position I wanted to be in. Anyway, I sat and watched the truck creep up slowly waiting for a break in the oncoming traffic. I bent over to grab my coffee, when suddenly the guy floors it and successfully shoots across the oncoming lanes. I watched as he hit hard the apron of the driveway leading into a strip mall and then swing into a space in front of a dry

cleaners. That entire scenario took over five minutes of my valuable time.

Now, I can appreciate that the transition for a left lane driver over to the right, is not easy. Personally, I’m still going through the growing pains. Let’s go back to my first attempt at staying in the right lane for the duration of my trip. The anxiety was brutal as I sloshed along at a pathetic speed. I kept noticing the half mile of empty left lane real estate next to me. My hands started to sweat. The empty left lane was too much to handle. I made a hard left into the lane, raced ahead gaining four or five car lengths, and then rejoined the slow flow of the right lane. That’s why, for many left lane enthusiasts, a move to the right lane is equal to shock therapy.

To my surprise, many left lane enthusiasts would rather meet the challenge of knocking heads with drivers that laugh out loud when they cut you off. I spoke with a friend who is a hot head. This guy is stapled with the do-whateverit-takes mentality many left lane driver possess. He told me what he does if some vehicle is going too slow in the left lane. He will switch over to the right, come back into the left lane and cut the vehicle off. Why? He feels it is justification for

the vehicle delaying his trip. Real cool dude. Another problem is that left lane enthusiasts succumb to the myth that right lane people are nervous drivers.

If you’re still undecided about the radical shift from the left to right, remember the advantages. With slow speed you’ll realize instant stress relief from people driving as if they’re competing in the X-Games. Also, anyone enjoys a new sense of adventure. The right lane gives you time to drink in new sights and geography of a new frontier of vape shops, eyebrow threading salons, dumpster rentals and convenience stores. Sights that may go unseen from the left lane.

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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COLUMN

When Service For MTA LIRR East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Begins There Will Still Be Outstanding Work To Be Completed

The MTA’s inability to provide a specific date for start of service to Grand Central Madison other than by the end of 2022 is dishonest. There is a specific agreed upon revenue service date in both the amended Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with MTA along with the current project construction recovery schedule. It is dishonest for the MTA to claim that the project is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Since 2006, this project has had numerous construction recovery schedules to make up for lost time. In 2022, the project is proceeding under the most recent current project construction recovery schedule. The budget has increased on several occasions from $6.3 billion to over $11 billion in recent years.

Each time the project has been delayed since 2006 from the FTA FFGA agreed upon 2013 completion date the MTA has to keep its own construction

Management Firm, Independent Engineering Project Management Oversight firm, Office of Capital Construction, LIRR Force Account and other employees on the payroll assigned to the East Side Access (ESA) for nine more years than originally forecasted in 2006. How much has all of this cost the MTA during the life of this project?

There will still be outstanding work remaining, when

service begins to Grand Central Madison, be it the end of December 2022 or some time in early 2023. What is the dollar value, number of contracts and specific work that remains to be completed by February 2023 or later?

How many of the 72 ESA contracts have already been or will be closed out by the time service starts?

How many contracts will still need the completion of all contract punch list items (to insure the contractors built the asset to meet design and engineering contract specifications), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals for any project components worth $5,000 or more under each of the remaining open contracts, payments for outstanding bills and release of contract retainage to contractors?

Some contractors may submit claims for additional reimbursement for work based upon delays attributed to insufficient track outages or force account

support from both Amtrak and LIRR.

It may be several more years before all 72 project contracts are closed out. At that point, ESA will really be 100 percent complete. Only then will all 72 contracts be closed out and the final true project cost be known.

Time will tell if commuters and taxpayers will see all of the benefits from this project promised by elected officials, MTA and LIRR Presidents.

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

Larry Penner

Street At UBS Arena Renamed To NY Islanders Way

Celebrating the partnered legacy be tween America’s largest township and the New York Islanders, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin joined with Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and UBS Arena President Kim Stone to officially rename Red Road—a heavily traversed road next to the Silver and Diamond parking lots of UBS Arena—to NY ISLANDERS WAY. The official renaming marked more than 50 years of the New York Islanders calling the Town of Hempstead home. The trio was joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

“I have hundreds of fond memories cheering on the Islanders at the old barn, and now I’m thrilled to help commemorate their new home,” Clavin said. “The Town of Hempstead is proud to be home to a beautiful arena, a first-class hockey team and an unrivaled passionate fan base.”

NY ISLANDERS WAY, formerly known as Red Road, runs adjacent along the Silver and Diamond parking lots at UBS Arena. The name is immortalized upon two official street signs that sport the classic blue and orange colors of the New York Islanders. The newly renamed street is symbolic of a lasting partnership between the Town of Hempstead and the New York Islanders.

“The naming of NY Islanders Way cele brating the Islanders 50th Anniversary sea son reflects the great partnership between

the New York Islanders, UBS Arena, our community and all of our elected officials,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said.

The New York Islanders have a histor ical legacy in the Town of Hempstead. Established as a team in 1972, the Islanders’ original home was the treasured Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Lovingly nicknamed the “old barn,” the New York Islanders would go on to win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 1980 and 1983, where they were recognized as a dynasty team. Their new home in Elmont, UBS Arena, recaptures the exciting, passionate atmosphere that was prevalent in the old barn and sets the stage for many more legendary seasons. “UBS Arena is proud to partner with

the New York Islanders and the Town of Hempstead to unveil NY Islanders Way,” UBS Arena President Kim Stone said. “It will be seen with pride by generations of Islander fans and New Yorkers who are the fabric of our community.”

“From the Josh Bailey chants to the ‘yes yes yes’ goal celebrations, there is nothing better than New York Islanders hockey,” Clavin concluded. “Thank you to Jon Ledecky and UBS President Kim Stone for hosting us today, I look forward to many more partnerships with our home team in the near future.”

—Submitted by the Town of Hempstead

Toys For Tots

Anton Media Group’s Mineola headquarters at 132 E. Second St. will be one of the official drop-off places for this year’s Marines Toys for Tots program. The drive just started and the final day for pick-up is Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. All gifts must be unwrapped and we are looking for all age toys for boys and girls as well as any generic toys. Inflation has made it tough this year but even one or two items per person will make such a big difference. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Celebrating 50 years of Islanders hockey with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin (second from right) joined with Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky (third from right) and UBS Arena President Kim Stone (third from left) to rename the road outside of UBS Arena to NY ISLANDERS WAY. They were joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella (second from left), Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll (right) and everyone’s favorite mascot, Sparky the Dragon (left). (Photo courtesy of the Town of Hempstead)

The Barefoot Contessa Shares Tried And True Dinner Ideas

Even Ina Garten, America’s most-trusted and beloved home cook, sometimes finds cooking stressful. To make life easy she relies on a repertoire of recipes that she knows will turn out perfectly every time. Cooking night after night during the pandemic inspired her to re-think the way she approached dinner, and the result is this collection of comforting and delicious recipes that you’ll love preparing and serving. You’ll find lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes so you, too, can make dinner a breeze.

In Go-To Dinners, Garten shares her strategies for making her most satisfying and uncomplicated dinners. Many, like Overnight Mac & Cheese, you can make ahead and throw in the oven right before dinner. Light dinners like Tuscan White Bean Soup can be prepped ahead and assembled at the last minute. Go-to family meals like Chicken in a Pot with Orzo and Hasselback Kielbasa will feed a crowd with very little effort. And who doesn’t want to eat Breakfast For Dinner? You’ll find recipes for Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe and Roasted Vegetables with Jammy Eggs that are a snap to make and so satisfying. Garten’s “Two-Fers” guide you on how to turn leftovers from one dinner into something different and delicious the second night.

And sometimes the best dinner is one you don’t even have to cook! You’ll find Garten’s favorite boards to serve with store-bought ingredients, like an Antipasto Board and Breakfast-for-Dinner Board

that are fun to assemble and so impressive to serve. Finally, because no meal can be considered dinner without dessert, there are plenty of prep-ahead and easy sweets like a Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Beatty’s Chocolate Cupcakes that everyone will rave about.

For Garten, “I love you, come for dinner” is more than just an invitation to share a meal, it’s a way to create a community of friends and family who love and take care of each other, and we all need that now more than ever. These go-to recipes will give you the confidence to create dinners that will bring everyone to your table.

Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, the host of Be My Guest on Discovery+, and host of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and a James Beard Award. She lives in East Hampton with her husband, Jeffrey. —Clarkson Potter

What’s In Season

As the temperatures drop, many people start to crave the flavors of winter. While the season is filled with tempting favorites like pumpkin, pecan pies, and caramel apples, it can also be a time to take advantage of fruits and vegetables that are in season and exceptionally flavorful.

One of the best things about seasonal winter produce is that it is often more affordable. In addition, winter produce has a great variety of colors and textures that you can add to your meals throughout the winter.

You don’t have to stick with the same fruits and vegetables that you’ve always known.

During the winter, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season. The difference between winter produce and summer produce is that the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the winter are harvested in colder weather, which allows them to stay fresh longer during the colder months.

The vegetables that are in season during the winter are also much more flavorful than their summer counterparts. Many people assume that when it’s cold outside, their produce options are limited, but in fact, winter fruits and vegetables are a great way to add a variety of flavors to your favorite dishes.

Selecting Winter Fruits and Vegetables

Pay attention to the skin, it should be firm and smooth. And, of course, it should not have any signs of decay. The color of the skin should be rich, and most of the time dark hue. Avoid the ones that have a powdery feel. Remember to wash them before using them.

Storing Winter Produce

The best way to store them is to keep them in a cool, dry place, try storing them in a cardboard box or a paper bag, and keep them away from the sunlight.

The refrigerator and freezer are great places to store your seasonal winter produce. Just make sure that they are away from the door, in a place that is not in the way of the air circulation.

Benefits of Winter Produce

One of the most valuable things we can do for our health is to add more fruits and vegetables to our diet. Most people don’t know the benefits of eating winter fruits

and vegetables for your health and overall well-being.

These fruits and veggies are high in vitamins, nutrients, and minerals and can help you stay healthy and active throughout the winter.

The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against diseases and illness. It helps fight against any foreign substance that enters the body. One of the best ways to keep your immune system healthy and strong is to keep it well-nourished and full of nutrients.

The winter fruits and vegetables can also help fight against viruses and bacteria and help prevent diseases and illnesses. Cranberries contain a substance that helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract and causing infections. And cranberries can also fight against bacteria and viruses in your body and help prevent the development of cancer cells.

WINTER PRODUCE TO TRY

There are many options available when it comes to choosing the fruits and vegetables that are in season in the winter. These fruits and vegetables are rich in flavor, and they can help you stay healthy and active.

1. Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are harvested from September to March. They are small, cabbage-like vegetables that are part of the cruciferous family.

2.

Beetroots

It is a root vegetable that is rich in nutrients. Beetroot can be eaten raw, baked, boiled, roasted, or sautéed.

3. Parsnips

Parsnips are one of the most popular winter vegetables. They belong to the carrot family and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

4. Rutabagas

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are

Here We Come A-wassailing

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

While preparing my menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I got distracted and started reading through all of the recipe cards in my personal recipe box, many which are passed down from friends, cousins, aunts and grandmothers over the past 40 years. They are all tried and true and many conjure satisfying memories and peaceful, happy times. All of the recipe cards bring a smile to my face, no matter how many times I study the ingredients and directions. I have started making little notes on the cards, whose recipe it is, where it came from, my own adjustments and even comments on the final product.

There’s one in the box that always makes me happy to see at Christmastime though. It is my aunt’s recipe for wassail. I can still see the saucepan simmering on the gas stove in my aunt’s house. I remember the smell of the warming apple cider and the freshness of the grated lemon. And once it was ready and served, it was a treat to stir the wintry concoction with my very own cinnamon stick.

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harvested from October to November, but they are easy to find till March. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or baked.

5.

Pumpkins

Pumpkins are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene and lutein, which can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual and salutation either involved in door-to-door caroling and charity-giving or used to ensure a good harvest the following year. There are many variations of the beverage, including adding fresh apples, oranges, ginger and clove.

6. Apples

Great source of fiber and a great source of antioxidants. Apples are a great way to keep your immune system strong and healthy.

7. Cranberries

Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants and they help fight against bacteria and viruses in your body. Cranberries can also help fight against and prevent the

MAYBE CHRISTY’S AUNTIE’S WASSAIL

6 c. apple cider (apple juice will do as well)

1 cinnamon stick (additional sticks for garnish, optional)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

18 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice

1/4 c. honey

1 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional

In a large saucepan, bring cider and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for five minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for five minutes, uncovered. Pour into handled mugs or teacups. Use additional cinnamon sticks as stirrers/ garnish. Makes approximately 16 (half cup) servings.

development of cancer cells.

8.

Grapefruits

Grapefruits are sweet and tangy fruits that are a great way to add flavor to your dishes. They are a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and can be a great way to add variety to your dishes.

Eating seasonal produce is also one of the most eco-friendly things you can do for the

planet. Why? Because you’re not eating produce that has been shipped from far distances. Also eating seasonal produce helps to eliminate food waste.

Visit www.gobble.com to read the full version of this feature which includes more seasonal fruit and vegetable suggestions.

—Courtesy of Gobble.com

Lunch In Old World Charm

Fuel your holiday shopping at Davenport

Press

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

There are very few places remaining on Long Island that make you forget your time and place and transport you back to a simpler time in history. Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola is one of those magical treasure spots.

The Davenport Building was built in 1896 as the Nassau County Trust.

In 1924 it became the Davenport Press and remained a printing press until 1978 when its present owners converted it to a restaurant. The Davenport Building is rich with history. The dining rooms’ exposed interior brick are lined with shelves of antiques. And the subtle rumble of the train passing by just feet away from the building is charming and adds plenty of character to this dining experience.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the commercial and mall spots while doing some holiday shopping. Head over to Davenport Press Restaurant, approximately five minutes away from Roosevelt Field Mall, for a truly satisfying lunch. The decor and architecture is a must-see on any Long Islander’s local travel list.

To start, enjoy a specialty cocktail such as the espresso martini with Van Gogh espresso vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream and coffee ($13) or a glass of wine from the comprehensive regional wine list.

The wait staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the dozens of items on the menu. Many of the employees

have been with Davenport Press for decades and in some instances, since nearly the day it opened its doors. There’s a great attribution to the establishment when its staff has such tenure.

Appetizers

Try the sweet glazed coconut shrimp or the Little Neck clams (oreganato, casino-style or on the half shell). The clams are shucked freshly when ordered. Another specialty appetizer that is an occasional daily special is the grilled octopus brought in fresh from Portugal. It’s perfectly grilled with a little bit of char. A pleasant surprise with this appetizer is

Dsvenport’s French Onion Soup Christy Hinko

Pork Loin

that it is not only the tentacle, but a portion of head cavity that is also perfectly grilled and full of flavor.

Soups & Salads

You can never go wrong with a classic wedge salad topped with bacon and chunky bleu cheese dressing or a classic Caesar with house-made dressing, garlic croutons and Parmigiano cheese. And not every restaurant gets this classic right, but do choose the onion soup au gratin. It is a classic soup, rich and flavorful, packed with onions and French bread and the delightfully melted and toasty Swiss cheese blanket.

Sandwiches & Entrees

Lunch sandwiches include burgers, a grilled steak or chicken sandwich on a Portuguese roll and wraps (jerk chicken, vegetable and tuna) served with hand-cut fries.

Lunch entrees are served with a seasonal side dish. Currently on the lunch menu is a variety of shrimp, steak, chicken, pork, veal and pasta dishes.

While there is not a written kids’ menu, there are several off-menu options for the littles in your party. Tried and true buttered pasta, cheeseburger or chicken tenders with fries are the way to most kids’ hearts and tiny tummies.

If you are a true foodie, you will likely have trouble making a quick decision from this expansive menu. In addition to its permanent menu, Davenport Press offers a wide variety of daily specials based on market demand and availability of specialty menu items.

Desserts

Dive into a delectable chocolate mousse, pecan pie,

cheesecake, tiramisu or rice pudding to round out the meal.

Davenport Press Restaurant is located at 70 Main St. in Mineola, just steps away from the Mineola train station. Come cozy up by the large fireplace for a delicious lunch, dinner or mid-shopping cocktail. The adjacent streets have some minor construction in progress, but are not obstructing access to the restaurant or its parking lot.

Davenport Press is open for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner on Mondays through Thursday from 4:30 to 10 p.m., on Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Visit www.davenportpress.com or call 516-248-8300 for menus, reservations and more information.

Black and white cheesecake

Fresh blueberry and custard-filled Napoleon Photos by Christy Hinko

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HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful four bedroom split-level home located at 2979 Brentwood in The Mandalay section of Wantagh sold on Nov. 11 for $799,000. This home features a living room with 13-foot vaulted celings, a beautiful eat-in-kitchen, plenty of countertop space and stainless steel appliances. If you take a few steps up you will find a newly renovated bathroom and four bedrooms. The oversized master suite has cathedral ceilings, a walk-in closet, an office, a full bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. The large family room includes an updated bathroom, a laundry room with lots of cabinet space and a toy room. The family room leads out to a huge partially covered concrete patio and an in-ground saltwater pool. The pool liner and pool cover are both new. The backyard contains a direct line to gas, perfect for a built-in barbecue. This house has plenty of storage space (numerous closets, an attic and three feet of crawl space). There are in-ground sprinklers and two central air conditioning units. The hot water heater is less than six months old. Despite being less than a block from the water, this house had no damage from Hurricane Sandy; no flood insurance is required.

This home at 3625 Lynn Ln. in Wantagh sold on Nov. 10 for $650,000. It has a huge dormered split with large plot of land and a backyard perfect for entertaining.

This home has four levels and a full basement. It has open concept living and dining room areas with an adjoining kitchen on the main level. There are three bedrooms (one with ensuite bathroom) and one full bathroom on the third level.

The primary suite is on the entire dormered level with a bedroom, full bathroom and a living room area. There is plenty of room for mom in this home—mother/daughter possibility with

proper permits. This home is conveniently located near major highways and amenities and is just a 10-minute drive to two LIRR lines. This home has a new roof and hot water heater.

HOME & DESIGN

Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

As the temperature drops and leaves begin to fall, homeowners routinely prepare their property by cutting back perennials and winterizing lawns, but most neglect to properly prepare their trees for the cold, harsh winter season. Long Island’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, which is known for its world-class arboreta, is regularly approached by homeowners, requesting tips on how the Level II Arboretum cares for and maintains its 500-acre property with its diverse assortment of prized trees.

“Many trees that are not prepared for winter might be subject to stress, disease, fungus and physical damage,” Ertugrul Kasap, the master gardener at Pinelawn explained. “In New York especially, our trees undergo a large amount of stress from the cold, wind and ongoing wet conditions, but if you take the time to care for them now, you will help your beloved and beautiful trees withstand the harsh winter weather to ensure their vitality and growth come spring.”

Kasap suggested taking tree soil samples which should be done twice a year—in the fall and in the spring. Tree soil sample kits can be purchased at local home stores and will indicate if the soil needs fertilizer.

Inspect trees to check for vulnerability which can be identified by yellowing leaves or needles, early loss of foliage, thin canopy, decay, insect, or physical damage and broken branches.

If the tree is showing signs of vulnerability, a local arborist should be contacted. He also suggests homeowners research the type of trees they have and keep up with the geographical data in their area to understand which trees may be most vulnerable during winter.

Recently planted trees should be watered before temperatures freeze. Some recent fall plantings may require protection from harsh wind, remedied by wrapping them in burlap. To prevent damage from heavy snow, some trees may need to be tied up to reduce the chances of the weight breaking their branches.

For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

—Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

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

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ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

How Andrea Bocelli Is Bringing A Very Family

DAVE GIL de RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Holidays are a time for loved ones to come together. For Andrea Bocelli, it’s enough of a touchstone to have inspired him to invite his 24-year-old son Matteo and 10-year-old daughter Virginia into the studio to record A Family Christmas, the trio’s first-ever album together. Recorded over the summer, this project features an assortment of solo tracks, duets and trios that include everything from old favorites like “Feliz Navidad,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Joy To the World” to a pair of originals–”The Greatest Gift” and “When Christmas Comes to Town.” And while the project was suggested by the elder Bocelli’s label Capitol/Decca, it was proposition he embraced, particularly when given the chance to sing with his children—a constant occurrence around their household.

“We were very excited about the opportunity as it would involve the whole family,” Andrea Bocelli said. “We started with

recording the vocals, which was done in our home recording studio. At home, music is part of our everyday lives and we always find moments to gather around our piano, to play or sing. This year, with A Family Christmas, we wanted to give each other a special ‘Christmas gift’—recording these songs together.”

This current project is the successor to Bocelli’s first holiday album, 2009’s My Christmas. In choosing material for A Family Christmas, he wanted the selections to resonate beyond how well-known they might be.

“We looked at a variety of Christmas songs, while not all those we chose may be the most popular, but rather were the most compelling to my family and I,” the patriarch said. “Selections that would allow for Matteo and Virginia to shine their light

Andrea Bocelli seated with his children (from left): Matteo, Virginia and Amos (Photo by Luca Rossetti)

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something both Bocelli children have been well familiar with throughout their lives, the siblings are equally over-the-moon about having the opportunity to do this night after night.

“Growing up, I remember that my dad would always play Christmas songs around the holidays and we would sing together,” Virginia said. “This is our first family Christmas album together and it’s so fun because I remember recording this together back in July. Now the songs are finally out there and I’m excited to get to share the stage with my dad and brother and see the fans react to these special songs we’ve recorded together.”

Matteo added, “We had so much fun in the studio recording the music, that it will be incredible, especially at the time of year with the holidays, to see the joy in our audiences as we share our family traditions with theirs.”

Having had a front-row seat for the global success his father has experienced has provided plenty of inspiration for Boccelli’s son to start his own career. His move into the family business will be picking up considerable speed as work begins on Matteo’s debut album in January.

on the album, and felt most exemplary for their vocals, of which, of course, as a father, I am so proud of. It was also wonderful to have my wife, Veronica, and my eldest son, Amos, also participate in choosing the songs. And the selection that emerged is very dear to my heart. We chose songs that we think are ones that would ignite the Christmas spirit in the hearts of others, a feeling that is special to this specific season.”

For as gratifying and satisfying as heading into the recording studio with his offspring was for Bocelli, taking the next step of bringing it on the road to the masses is no less of a thrilling experience for the Italian classical music icon. And when asked what fans can expect when the Bocelli brood comes around, he promises the magic they captured on the record will translate well on stage.

“The concert format will begin with the first part centered on well-known and loved operatic pieces and be followed by a second part tied to songs of romance and ballads from my catalogue,” he explained. “Then, of course, the second half will also include selections from the new Christmas repertory of A Family Christmas. I’m excited to say that Matteo and Virginia will be beside me onstage performing together as a family. We look forward to sharing the warmth and love of our family on stage with the extended family of the Long Island audience through the divine power of music.”

And while singing with their father is

“Music has been a part of my life since I was in my mother’s belly,” he said. “I’ve always heard my father sing and I feel as though I’ve been singing with him since I was a very small child. I started piano at the age of six and that’s when things really picked up. My father has always been so supportive of my desire to sing and starting my own solo career.”

But for now, the Family Boccelli will be tapping into the unique energy produced by bloodlines and love of each other and what the holiday season represents. It’s an accomplishment that lands high on Andrea Bocelli’s already large array of milestones.

“Having part of the family on stage with me is an extraordinary feeling,” he said. “It’s a dream come true—the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. I will thus be on stage, but at the same time, literally ‘with the family,’ while the audience will be our ‘extended family,’ with which to celebrate Christmas through music. I hope it will be a pleasant surprise for everyone, an evening that will give us fond memories. If members of the audience return home even just a bit more serene, with a smile on their faces, then my mission is accomplished.”

Andrea, Matteo and Virginia Bocelli will be appearing on Dec. 13 at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Call 516-517-0640 or visit www.ubsarena. com for more information.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Maybe you won’t start out in the optimal frame of mind, but you’ll be favored by the fates anyway because you’re brave enough to go forward. Even when you don’t feel particularly open and ready for new experiences, life will sweep you up and cradle you with the song of its loveliness.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). is week, you will know rsthand what loyalty really is. A true friend tunes into what you’re doing and listens and re ects. Around such a friend, your mistakes seem minimized and your attributes maximized, and regardless of how you do, a true friend is unfailingly on your side. You strive to be such a friend.

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Women’s Club of Farmingdale Hosts Pay It Forward Long Island Speaker

At their recent executive board meeting, the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) hosted guest speaker Kate Kelly from the nonprofit Pay It Forward Long Island. Kelly outlined how this organization was created in 2010 by a group of five women volunteering their time who wanted to make a difference and “pay it forward” to those in need in the community. It is dedicated to supporting the community by focusing on the needs of those less fortunate. Through fundraising efforts and the help of the commu nity, they provide school supplies, first-day-of-school clothing, warm winter jackets, a free thrift store for families to come and pick out their own gently used clothes and holiday presents for the alarming number of children in need right here in our own backyards. They strive to help provide these children with everyday essentials that are

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The WCF will be including this worthwhile charitable foundation as part of its ongoing search for new, local charities. Visit www.pay itforwardlongisland.com for more information on how to donate or volunteer.

At the same meeting, WCF members and community vol unteers and friends joined in the annual prepping of the holiday wreaths and bows which will be

draped throughout the village by the department of public works in time for the winter and holiday festivities. The WCF was especially grateful to two prospective new members, Gayle Garthwaite and Linda Hayes, for immediately volunteering their services to help with prepping. We look forward to having them as members and friends.

On Nov. 7, the members of the WCF met at Five Corners Park in Farmingdale for the dedication of a plaque honoring first responders

for their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project was spearheaded by WCF Past President and current Chair of the Community Impact Program Rosemary Trudden and co-chair Margaret Barrett. In attendance were Village of Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand, WCF President Barbara Hoerner, project chairs Rosemary Trudden and Margaret Barrett and various club members.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has

scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-502

FARMINGDALE

ROBERT WASSMER: (A) Variance to construct front roof over having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story addition and rear roof over having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to construct second story addition having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct front roof over and rear roof over exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Spielman Ave., 340 ft. W/o Vandewater St., a/k/a 55 Spielman Avenue, Farmingdale, NY DECEMBER 5, 2022

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: GST Rehabilitation at Plant No. 4 H2M Project No.: SFWD2204 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:30 p.m., Prevailing Time on Thursday, December 22, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:30 p.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents.

Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.

As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website:

melville.h2mplanroom.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card.

Please note REV and melville.h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance

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The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner.

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HICKSVILLE

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO. 008262/2014 COUNTY OF NASSAU Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 2 BEACON LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801

Section: 45, Block: 371, Lot: 6

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET M. VERHAGEN A/K/A MARGARET VERHAGEN, if living, and

Five Corners Park began in 2008 when the Village of Farmingdale received a $150,000 grant from Nassau County through the efforts of trustee Cheryl Parisi. In addition to the memorial plaque, upgrades include a new gazebo, new lighting, new shrubs/plantings, stones, several benches, new signage and a stockade fence along the rear perimeter of the park. The new signage includes a “Welcome” sign and a “Culinary Quarter” sign designed by Parisi and her husband Nick. Included in this current renovation is a beautiful piece of sculpture by Sven Brost, who was born in Sweden, moved to Farmingdale in 1961 and bought a little fish market called Captain Andy that later became Captain Andy’s Restaurant.

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—Submitted by Maria Ortolani

if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK DISTRICT COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; and “JOHN DOE” and “MARY DOE,” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants,

tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.)

Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $328,250.00 and interest, recorded on

WCF Members prepping wreaths and bows

From left: WCF 1st VP Lynda Leone, PIF Kate Kelly, WCF President Barbara Hoerner (Photos courtesy of WCF Publicity Chair Maria Ortolani)

Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber Announces New Charity Partner

over the years. Past charity partners include The Rudman Family Food Pantry, Rebecca Koltun/ Help Hope Live and Birthday Wishes Long Island.

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In addition to its primary mission of supporting small business, each year

the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce passionately works to raise awareness and funds for a local charity. This year, the committee chose The Sophia Valsamos Foundation (TSVF).

The charity was founded by Sophia’s father: “On October 19, 2017, my oldest daughter Sophia took her own life at the tender age of 13. Sophia was a vibrant, artistic, intelligent, and kind-hearted teenager. Although Sophia had the tools to become a successful adult, she fell victim to anxiety, lack of self-confi dence, bullying and other challenges that many of our children face today. In honor of Sophia and to help keep her memory and spirit alive, we formed this foundation dedicated to educating and helping others.”

The nonprofit organization’s mission is to empower young people to take a stand

against bullying, find support around challenges and embrace each other’s differences. Its staff and volunteers are dedicated to building self-confidence and promoting kindness through programming, community outreach and workshops. TSVF is also committed to educating families about the challenges that many children

face every single day.

For 10 months (September 2022 through June 2023), the chamber will help raise awareness and funds for this important cause at its networking events, holiday gathering and its annual SpringFest in May. The chamber is grateful for the generosity of its members for embracing the charities

Foundation President Keith Senzer said, “On behalf of The Sophia Valsamos Foundation, we are grateful to the PlainviewOld Bethpage Chamber of Commerce for selecting us as this year’s charity. All funds raised from this endeavor will go toward providing our Mental Wellness Kits and other programming to schools across the country (including local schools here on Long Island). These kits are filled with effective, fun tools and are used by teachers as a catalyst for positive mental health dis cussions and activities in the classroom. We have no doubt that the funds and awareness raised via the chamber will contribute to important impacts on teen mental health, including the prevention of suicide and school violence.”

Visit www.tsvf.org to learn more about the foundation. Contact Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber Administrator Barbara Mars at barbmars@optonline.net with any questions.

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Sophia Valsamos (Photos courtesy of The Sophia Valsamos Foundation)

April 11, 2011, in Instrument Number 2011041100762 and in Liber 35930 at Page 69, of the Public Records of NAS SAU County, New York., covering premises known as 2 BEACON LANE, HICKS VILLE, NY 11801.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt se cured by the Mortgage de

scribed above.

NASSAU County is des ignated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is lo cated in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and com plaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney

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The Annual Financial Report is hereby made by the ISLAND TREES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, New York for the fiscal year ended June 30,2022 pursuant to Section 1721 of the Education Law.

GENERAL FUND

Balance 7/01/21 12,640,592 $

Revenues:

Real Property Taxes 42,185,785

Other Tax Items 5,814,467

Charges for Services 73,144

Use of Money & Property 492,128

Sale of Property & Compensation for Loss 24,597 Miscellaneous 609,369 State Sources 19,168,260 Medicaid Reimbursement 40,212 Federal Sources 68,407,962

Expenditures

General Support 6,502,261 Instruction 37,207,391 Pupil Transportation 3,552,056 Employee Benefits 14,512,924 Debt Service-Principal 3,892,036 Debt Service-Interest 1,693,453 67,360,121

Transfers In Transfers (Out) (157,513) (157,513) Balance 6/30/22 13,530,920 $

SPECIAL AID FUND

Balance 7/01/21 (901,061) $

Revenues: Fund Revenues 3,808,581 Expenditures: Fund Expenditures 3,065,033 Transfers 157,513 Balance 6/30/22 $

SCHOOL LUNCH FUND

Balance 7/01/21 272,620 $ Revenues: Sales 233,317 State Sources 17,815 Federal Sources 1,173,926

Use of Money & Property 30 Miscellaneous 2,224 Surplus Food 80,549 1,507,861

Expenditures:

Cost of Cafeteria Sales 952,675 Employee Benefits 14,786 967,461

Transfers (Out) 0 Balance 6/30/22 813,020 $

DEBT SERVICE FUND

Balance 7/01/21 1,204,377 $

Revenues: Fund Revenues 417 417 Expenditures: Fund Expenditures Other Financing sources- BAN Premium Operating Transfers (out) 0 Balance 6/30/22 1,204,794 $

CAPITAL FUND

Balance 7/01/21 6,475,526 $

Revenues: Local Sources State Sources 0

Balance 7/01/21

1,204,377 $

Revenues: Fund Revenues 417 417 Expenditures: Fund Expenditures

Other Financing sources- BAN Premium Operating Transfers (out) 0 Balance 6/30/22 1,204,794 $

CAPITAL FUND Balance 7/01/21 6,475,526 $ Revenues: Local Sources State Sources 0

Expenditures: Capital Outlay 3,184,432 3,184,432

Other Sources & (Uses)

Premium on Obligation BANs Redeemed From Appropriation Proceeds of Obligation Operating Transfers In 0 Balance 6/30/22 3,291,094 $

Extraclassroom Activities

Balance 7/01/21, as restated 148,945 $ Revenues: Fund Revenues 213,425 Expenditures: Fund Expenditures 237,931 Transfers Balance 6/30/22 124,439 $

Scholarships

Balance 7/01/21, as restated 12,874 $ Revenues: Fund Revenues 13,871 Expenditures: Fund Expenditures 13,075 Transfers Balance 6/30/22 13,670 $

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LEVITTOWN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, National Associa tion, as Trustee for the Hold ers of the Banc of America Funding Corporation, 2008FT1 Trust, Mortgage Passhrough ertificates, eries 2008-FT1, Plaintiff AGAINST Wendy Slater, individually and as Limited Administra tor of the Estate of Raymond Slater a/k/a Raymond M. Slat er, Jr.; Raymond Slater a/k/a Raymond Slater, III; et al., Defendant(s)

mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: October 4, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 12-14-7; 11-30-23-2022-4T#235939-NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

Regular Meeting Change Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water Dis trict in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Commission ers on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 commencing at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the istrict office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York. The regular meet ings scheduled for December 13, 2022 and December 27, 2022 have been cancelled. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Hicks ville Water District are open to the public. This notice is posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public fficers a of the State of New York.

By Order of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

Dated: Hicksville, New York November 22, 2022 12-7-2022-1T-#236077NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE Special Meeting Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water Dis trict in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, Coun ty of Nassau, State of New York, will hold a meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 commencing at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the istrict office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District are open to the public. This notice is posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 04 of the ublic fficers Law of the State of New York.

By Order of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

Dated: Hicksville, New York November 22, 2022 12-7-2022-1T-#236078NOB/HIX

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section

of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Ave nue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-505 HICKSVILLE NIRAV K. PATEL: (A) Variance to construct two story cantilevered addition and second oor cantilevered addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroach ment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct de tached garage, two story can tilevered addition and portico exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct detached garage, two story cantilevered addi tion and second oor canti levered addition exceeding ma imum gross oor area than permitted by Ordinance. E/s/o Pollok Pl., N/o Queen St., a/k/a 137 Pollok Place, Hicksville, NY DECEMBER 5, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-7-2022-1T-#235951NOB/HIX

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 20, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 Family Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hickville, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 45 Block 309 Lot 6. Approximate amount of judg ment $132,437.27 plus inter est and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 010244/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property estab lished by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Joseph DeMarco, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: October 25, 2022 12-7; 11-30-23-16-2022-4T#235795-NOB/LEV

LEGAL NOTICE

Annual Election for the Wantagh Fire District Day of Election: December 13, 2022

Voting Hours: 2:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

or as much longer as neces sary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes

Voting to be at the following polling places:

Station No. 1 - 3470 Park Av enue, Wantagh, New York Station No. 2 - 844 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York

Station No. 3 - 2529 Neptune Avenue, Seaford, New York Station No. 4 - 1191 Alken Avenue, Seaford, New York Station No. 5 - 2895 Merrick Road, Wantagh, New York

Voter Eligibility Require ments: Any person who has resided in the Wantagh Fire District

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for at least 30 days before the date of the election, and has registered to vote from the Wantagh Fire District residence with the Nassau County Board of Elections at least 23 days before the date of election.

(The last day to register to vote was November 18, 2022)

Purpose of the Election: To elect a Fire District Com missioner for a term of five years, commencing January 1, 2023, to succeed Com missioner Richard D. Sculco, hose term of office e pires on December 31, 2022.

Candidates: or the position of ire om missioner for 5-year term to begin January 1, 2023: Richard D. Sculco Brendan J. Narell uperintendent Wantagh Fire District

Elección Anual para el Distrito de Bomberos de Wantagh

Día de la elección: 13 de dic iembre de 2022

Horario de votación: 14:00 h. hasta las 21:00 o tanto tiempo como sea necesario para permitir ue los votantes presentes emitan sus votos

Votar para estar en los sigui entes lugares de votación: Estación No. 1 - 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York

Estación No. 2 - 844 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York

staci n o - ep tune Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York

Estación No. 4 - 1191 Alken Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York Estación No. 5 - 2895 Mer rick Road, Wantagh, Nueva York

Requisitos de elegibilidad del votante:

ual uier persona ue haya residido en el Distrito de Bomberos de Wantagh duran te al menos 30 días antes de la fecha de la elección y se haya registrado para votar desde la residencia del Distrito de Bomberos de Wantagh con la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau al menos 23 días antes de la fecha de la elec ción.

l ltimo d a para regis trarse para votar fue el de noviembre de 2022)

Propósito de la Elección: Elegir un Comisionado del istrito de Bomberos por un per odo de cinco a os, a par tir del 1 de enero de 2023, para suceder al omisionado Richard D. Sculco, cuyo man dato vence el 31 de diciembre de 2022.

Candidatos: Para el cargo de Comisionado de Bomberos por un per odo de a os a partir del de en ero de 2023:

Richard D. Sculco

Brendan J. Narell

uperintendente

Distrito de Bomberos de Wantagh 12-7-2022-1T-#236093NOB/LEV

MASSAPEQUA

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA TION, Plaintiff - against - MERCEDES O. LINDO AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF YOLANDA H. LINDO A/K/A YOLANDA LINDO, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en tered on January 7, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the orth ide steps of the as sau ounty upreme ourt located at 00 upreme ourt Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 14th day of December, 2022 at 4:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New or , and partly in the o n of Babylon, County of Suf folk and State of New York.

Premises known as 96 Coun ty ine oad, assape ua, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11758 a/k/a 96 County Line Road, Amityville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11701, (Nas sau County) and 96 County Line Road, North Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 (Suffolk County).

(SBL#: 53-C-59 (NASSAU COUNTY); DSBL#: 0100166.00-01.00-040.000 (SUF FOLK COUNTY)) ppro imate amount of lien 4 0,0 0 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udg ment and terms of sale. nde o 0 0 (NASSAU) 613911/2018 (SUFFOLK). Farshad D. aed, s , eferee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 4 0 e ington venue, uite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 or sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 ated eptember , 0 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health re quirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering de posit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also re quired to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Asaro 0 filed ith ecre tary of State of New York on 06/03/2022

ffice location assau County. SSNY designated as agent upon hom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against to : 36 Leonard Drive Mass ape ua urpose any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-192AMENDMENT

APPEAL NO. 93-45AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA

MICHAEL LAUREN

STANTON: mend pecific lans as presented for ppeal No. 21-192 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of ppeals, dated ay , 0 and for ppeal o45 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of ppeals, dated February 11, 1993, for the submittal of ne plans W/s/o Dover Ave., 182.3 ft. o oplar t , a a over venue, assape ua, APPEAL NO. 22-499

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LAWRENCE GARAFO

LA: (A) Variance to con struct garage addition having less side yard setback than permitted by rdinance (B) Variance to construct second story addition having less side yard setback and aggre gate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroach ment of eaves and gutters.

(C) Variance to construct front one story addition, ga rage addition and portico e ceeding ma imum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct front one story ad dition, garage addition and second story addition e ceed ing ma imum gross oor area than permitted by rdinance (E) mend pecific lan as presented for ppeal o 20-1 and granted by Decision of the oning Board of p peals, dated anuary , 0 0 E/s/o E. Shore Dr., 1000 ft. N/o Community Beach, a/k/a 296 E. Shore Drive, Mass ape ua,

APPEAL NO. 22-500

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DARRELL TUCK : Vari-

ance to allo e isting a terfall having less rear yard setbac than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Berkeley Pl., 163 ft. E/o assape ua ve , a a Ber eley lace, assape ua, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-501

MASSAPEQUA ANDRE SAAD: (A) Variance to construct vestibule having less front yard setback than permitted by rdinance (B) ariance to install ramp having less front yard setback than permitted by rdinance NE/ cor. of Ocean Ave. & New York Ave., a/k/a 514 cean venue, assape ua, NY

APPEAL NO. 22-483

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JAMES WEPPLER: (A) Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence e ceeding ma imum height across side/front yard, front yard and within 30 ft. from intersection than per mitted by Ordinance. (B) ariance to allo e isting ft high fence e ceeding ma imum height across side/front yard than permitted by rdi nance.

SW/ cor. of Park Lane Pl. & Alhambra Rd., a/k/a 30 Park ane lace, assape ua, DECEMBER 5, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Organizational Meet ing of the assape ua ire District of the Town of Oys ter Bay, County of Nassau, New York will be held on the 2nd day of January 2023 at 7:00PM at One Brooklyn venue, assape ua, e York.

Dated: November 28, 2022 Joanne Riggio, Secretary assape ua ire istrict 12-7-2022-1T-#236098NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: GST Rehabilitation at Plant No. 4

H2M Project No.: SFWD2204 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4 0 p m , revailing ime on Thursday, December 22, 0 , and ill be publicly opened and read aloud at 4 0 p m omplete sets of ard opy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, War wick, New York 10990, Tel: - - -0 , upon depos iting the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in ac

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cordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder re uiring documents to be shipped shall ma e ar rangements ith the printer and pay for all pac aging and shipping costs

As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: melville h mplanroom com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card Please note REV and mel ville h mplanroom com are the designated locations and means for distributing and ob taining all bid pac age infor mation. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, in cluding bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville h mplanroom com lan holders ho have paid for hard copies of the bid doc uments will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are re uired for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be is sued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

ach proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified chec or bid bond, made pay able to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it ill enter into a contract to perform the or and ill e ecute such further security as may be re uired for the faithful performance of the contract.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to ac cept such bid hich, in the opinion of the ner, is in the best interests of the Owner.

BOARD OF COMMISSION ERS

SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT alph toria, hairman ohn Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary

DATED: DECEMBER 7, 2022 12-7-22 1T# 236106

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OLD BETHPAGE

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-506

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GREGORY GUTSKO: Variance to construct one story rear addition e ceeding ma imum building coverage than permitted by rdinance S/s/o Hay Path Rd., 486.30 ft. W/o E. Park Dr., a/k/a 204 Hay Path Road, Old Beth page, DECEMBER 5, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-7-2022-1T-#235953NOB/OLD BETH

PLAINVIEW

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of KAIA VI, LLC, a limited liability company rts of rgani a tion filed ith the ecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 0 0 0 ffice location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1098 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 0 urpose any la ful purpose 12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235803-NOB/PLV

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enty o pulence rts of rg filed 10/21/22, Nassau Co. SSNY

desg as agent for process shall mail to: 4 Sharon Ct Pla inview, NY 11803 eneral urpose 12-28-21-14-7; 11-30-232022-6T-#235976-NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zon ing Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following ap peals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-507

PLAINVIEW

ILENE MELAND: (A) Variance to construct second story addition, allo e ist ing ood burning fireplace chimney and two (2) rear platforms ith steps to grade having less rear yard setback than permitted by rdinance (B) ariance to allo e isting widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by rdinance W/s/o Edison Dr., 294.05 ft. N/o Myron Rd., a/k/a 18 Edi son Drive, Plainview, NY

DECEMBER 5, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-7-2022-1T-#235955NOB/PLV

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of Rain bow Cards LLC. Articles of rgani ation filed ith ec retary of State of NY (SSNY) on 0 - 0-0 ffice loca

tion: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limit ed iability ompany upon hom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to hristopher Gross: 4 Jano Place Plainview 0 urpose ny la ful act

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With so many funeral homes selling to large, national corporations over the past few years, many people have asked us if such changes will take place at our firm. We want to assure you the answer is no. The McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home will remain a family-owned firm offering the same personalized service you have come to count on. Those of you who desire to maintain your prearrangements with a locallyowned firm should know that McCourt & Trudden will gladly assist at no charge in the transfer of any existing burial arrangements made at other funeral homes. And when you transfer your arrangements, we will honor all the benefits of your original contract. This is not a new concept; we always have.

Above all else, we want you to know our entire staff is always available to help in any way we can. Please contact us if we can be of assistance to you.

Call us today to receive a FREE copy of our Family Estate Planning Kit. We look forward to explaining the different plans available and how we can customize one to suit your specific needs. You’ll be surprised at how easy and affordable planning ahead can be with our help.

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SPORTS

Athletes Commit To Play At Colleges And Universities

Twelve athletes from Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at a variety of colleges and universities.

The talented athletes gathered with family members and coaches at their respective schools to mark the occasion. The signing of the letters indicates the students’ readiness to compete at the next level of their educational journey after they graduate in the spring.

Three Division Avenue athletes included:

• Jack Pendergrass, who will play lacrosse at Barton College

• Olivia Agunzo, who will play basketball at Saint Leo University

• Joseph Yovino, who will play baseball at Elon University

Nine MacArthur High School athletes included:

• Kaitlyn Tung, who will play soccer at the University of Massachusetts

• Alexandra Thompson, who will play soccer at the University at Buffalo

• Hallie Bray, who will play soccer at Queens College

• Ava Angiuli, who will play soccer at Queens College

• James Eden, who will play baseball at Adelphi University

• Carly Koprowski, who will play soccer and track at Adelphi University

• Joseph Forchelli, who will play lacrosse at Providence College

• Kieran Weber, who will play soccer at SUNY New Paltz

• Michael Cassano, who will play lacrosse at Marist College

The district congratulates these talented athletes.

—Submitted by the Levittown Public School District

Alexandra Thompson

Ava Angiuli

Hallie Bray

Jack Pendergrass

James Eden

Joseph Forchelli

Joseph Yovino

Kaitlyn Tung

Kieran Weber

Michael Cassano

(Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public School District)

Olivia Agunzo

Carly Koprowski

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