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he History Center at the Port Washington Public Library (PWPL) has been conducting a COVID-19 memory project to help document the pandemic for future generations. As part of their project, the library interviewed Sandra Lindsay, a Port Washington resident and the first person in the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Lindsay is the Director of Patient Care Service, Critical Care Division at LIJ Medical Center and has lived in Port Washington for five years. During the 16-minute interview conducted by Vanessa Nastro, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Port Washington Public Library Local History Center, Lindsay gave a detailed account as to how the pandemic has affected healthcare workers. “Having to be the family at the bedside who holds the patients hands, while going through this terrible ordeal it too has taken a toll on [healthcare workers] mentally and physically,” Lindsay said. At the start of the pandemic, Lindsay feared that due to her close contact to sick patients, she would become ill with the virus and suffer alone in her home. She made a pact with another nurse that they would care for each other in the event that one of them became ill. During those long hard months, she often hoped that a vaccine would come along to help get the virus under control. On the evening of Dec. 13, Lindsay’s chief officer called her and asked if she was interested in receiving the vaccine the next day. Lindsay had been an advocate of vaccinations and never had any doubts about the safety of the vaccine. “I said without any hesitation absolutely,” Lindsay said. “I see this as a way forward. I saw that wearing our masks, social distancing and good hand hygiene those are particular preventative measures and it will help the spread but it will not give us the impact that we need right now in this global crisis.” As a nurse on the frontlines,

Sandra Lindsay after her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health)

Lindsay also felt it was important to “Data is powerful— it tells the address some of the concerns she has story,” Lindsay said. “We are not out been seeing on the internet regarding of the woods yet. We still need to the vaccine. She called out some of follow the guidance of the experts. the people who are concerned I’m hopeful that the Port that the vaccine was Washington community produced too quickly, will do their part in but stated that we making a difference should listen to and that means modern technology getting vaccinated. We are not out of the and science. woods yet. We still need If you’re still on the “Vaccines to follow the guidance of fence—get informatraditionally take tion, be informed, the experts. years to be develask the right ques—Sandra Lindsay oped with science and tions, be curious. It’s technology but I think fine to be curious and we ought to be grateful that ask questions. We underit came through for us this time,” stand that getting vaccinated is Lindsay said. “This is part of living in a personal choice. There are people a modern world.” who are hesitant because of history Lindsay hopes in the coming and that should not be dismissed months that the Port Washington because it’s relevant.” community will listen to reliable The PWPL History Center has sources and really come together to been documenting historical artido their part in making a difference. facts and asking people to contribute

their recollections of how they are getting through the pandemic. The project is open to Port Washington residents, as well as those from other areas on Long Island. Interested residents are able to submit photographs, videos, writings, audio recordings, art, stories and more showing how the ongoing pandemic has impacted their lives. Those that have questions about the project or how to submit materials can contact the Local History Department at localhistory@pwpl. org. Lindsay’s full interview can be viewed on the Port Washington Public Library’s Youtube Channel or by visiting www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ADgCO8GRSls.

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Black History Matters Month At The Port Library

ebruary at the Port Washington Public Library (PWPL) focuses on “Black History Matters,” where our objective is to celebrate and honor the achievements, contributions, storytelling and joy of past and present black changemakers, civil rights activists, authors, artists, politicians, philosophers and others who have paved the way and made “good trouble” in the fight for equality. We will continue in our mission to engage collaboratively and compassionately with our neighbors and community partners, offering programming and sharing books and resources that incorporate all perspectives, and fostering an openness that makes all feel welcome. As an institution that has the privilege of serving this wonderfully diverse community, PWPL denounces all forms of racism and discrimination. A selection of the “Black History Matters” virtual events taking place at the Library this month: Third Thursday at 3 p.m. with Alice Schwarz—James VanDerZee, Modern Photographer Feb. 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers, photographer, James VanDerZee was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. As part of the library’s celebration of Black History Month, join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz as she chronicles VanDerZee’s extensive career of capturing the personalities, character and beauty of his sitters and documenting Harlem from his studio on West 135th street. (Sponsored by the Friends of the Library). Zoom details and more information at www.PWPL. org/events. Fiction Book Discussion: Deacon King Kong by James McBride Feb. 23, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. A wise and witty novel about what happens to the witnesses of a shooting. In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as sportcoat shuffles into the courtyard

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of the Cause Houses housing project in south Brooklyn, pulls a .45 from his pocket, and in front of everybody shoots the project’s drug dealer at pointblank range. The reasons for this desperate burst of violence and the consequences that spring from it lie at the heart of Deacon King Kong, James McBride’s funny, moving novel. In Deacon King Kong, McBride brings to vivid life the people affected by the shooting: the victim,

Starting Feb. 16, the Port Washington Public Library will now be open for expanded hours: Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Curbside ‘Grab and Go’ Pick-Up: Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The PWPL’s African Americans in Space will feature astronaut Mae Jemison. the African-American and Latinx residents who witnessed it, the white neighbors, the local cops assigned to investigate, the members of the Five Ends Baptist Church where Sportcoat was deacon, the neighborhood’s Italian mobsters and Sportcoat himself. As the story deepens, it becomes clear that the lives of the characters— caught in the tumultuous swirl of 1960s New York—overlap in unexpected ways. When the truth does emerge, McBride shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, that the best way to grow is to face change without fear and that the seeds of love lie in hope and compassion. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for curbside pickup at the library. Zoom details and more information at www. PWPL.org/events. Virtual Sandwiched In with William

Thierfelder - Up, Up, And Away: African Americans in Space Feb. 26 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. To help celebrate Black History Month, Dr. Bill Thierfelder will introduce us to some of the remarkable African Americans who’ve helped shape America’s space program and who’ve introduced millions to the wonders of the Universe. For those who have read books like “Rise of the Rocket Girls” or seen films like “Hidden Figures,” you’re well aware of the group of African-American women who helped to make the space race of the 1960s and the space program today the success that it was and is. This audio/visual presentation examines the lives of these trailblazers, including scientists Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan as well as astronauts Mae Jemison and Ronald McNair. Who are these adventurous women and men and how did some of them help launch NASA into the Civil Rights revolution and into our burgeoning era of Lunar and Martian exploration? Zoom details and more information at www.PWPL.org/events. —Submitted by the PWPL

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DEAR PORT WASHINGTON COMMUNITY, As the director of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach, I have been fortunate to come to know so many of you during my 40 years of service in Port Washington. Whether on the giving or receiving side, I have met so many wonderful people who love our community and are dedicated to making Port an incredible place to live for all of our residents. During this unbelievably difficult time, with all of the dangers and hardships that the pandemic has put before us, Port’s dedication to helping those in need has been unwavering and so heartwarming. As our client numbers have greatly increased, Port residents are continuously working hard to fight

hunger in our community. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our food pantry has been generously stocked with food and we have received many monetary donations from individual residents, civic groups and organizations. Children throughout the community have even joined in the spirit of giving through various endeavors to raise money and by baking and donating delectable goodies for our families. Our Christmas Adopt a Family program ran this year, only very differently, as we distributed gift cards rather than gifts. I was initially concerned that with our large number of clients we wouldn’t be able to provide for

everyone. My fear was quickly put to rest as the donations started to come in; the love from our community was felt by the sheer number of people who donated gift cards and adopted families. Everyone was so eager to brighten the holiday of those in need in our community. It was truly amazing that more than 400 people were helped and therefore were able to have presents under the Christmas tree this year. The generosity of Port residents is extraordinary and the abundance of donations that we have received and continue to receive demonstrates your caring nature. It is so wonderful to be part of such a special place where the tenet of neighbors helping neighbors

is genuinely embraced. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support OLF Outreach during these difficult times. So many of you dropped off donations anonymously or without all of your information, that although we’d love to thank you individually, we are unable. All of these donations have greatly helped with our mission to help those who are in need. As Mother Teresa said, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” —Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P., L.M.S.W. Director, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach Port Washington

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ride in Port has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting nonprofit in the Community Bag Program. For the month of February, Pride in Port will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop

store located at 65 Shore Rd., Port Washington. Although the quarantine due to

COVID-19 caused the Pride In Port celebration to be cancelled this past fall, the committee still awarded the Barbara Faticone Scholarship, as well as funded six community awardees, as chosen by the High School Scholarship Committee at the 2020 June graduation. It is our hope to be able to return this fall with a phenomenal celebration for

the Pride In Port shared during this difficult time that we have all endured. Please watch for plans for this coming fall, as we return to normalcy with a parade, kids’ carnival, football game and community dinner. While we wait for that time to re-connect, help support this great venture and give back to our community.

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SOUPer Bowl Is A Success

he SOUPer Bowl Committee of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce turned this premiere foodie event into a safe and fun contest for these unprecedented times. SOUPer Bowl XIV took place on Feb. 6, in people’s homes. Local restaurants donated their best soups to the event. But instead of a large gathering, people went to the chamber’s website, pwcoc.org and signed up to be a taster. The soup reservations were sold out in four days. On SOUPer Bowl Saturday each person who signed up went to the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church and picked up a reusable tote bag full of six-ounce portions of each soup to take home. They then heated and tasted the soups and voted online for their favorites. Kids voted for their favorite soup, too, to determine the kids choice. The votes were tallied and this year the SOUPer Bowl Champs are: adults’ choice: Cactus Café for their Chicken Corn Chowder, kids’ choice: Frank’s Pizza for their Chicken Noodle Soup. All the community-spirited contestants received raves from the tasters for their delicious, tasty soups and they are sure to be selling a lot of it

SOUPer Bowl volunteers were ready with samples of soups for registered tasters in this year’s “soup to-go” event. Pictured from left: Bobbie Polay, Chrissy Kiernan, Katherine Crean, Justine Lennon, Catherine O’Neill and David Heller. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Donatelli) in the coming weeks. The others are: Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace, Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, Finn MacCool’s, Sullivan’s Quay, Toscanini, Uncle Giuseppe’s, Wild Goose, Wild Honey on Main and Yummy Gyro. Chamber president Debbie Greco Cohen said they are very grateful to the sponsors who support our community and make this event possible. They are:

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County, Dawn Serignese – Daniel Gale Sotheby’s - The Serignese Group. Assistant Coach- Bendix Engineering, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Creative Landscaping by Cow Bay, Chrissy and Matt Kiernan & Family, Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington, Lorber/Hoffman Team, Mathnasium, Port Washington PAL, The Ruvio Law Firm, The Vincent Smith School, Wild Honey on Main. Fan - Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Daniel Donatelli, Esq., Dr. William R. and Mayor Nora Haagenson, Hefferin Tree & Landscape Services, Kathy Levinson – Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Long Island Boat Rentals, Long Island Builders, LLC, Luria Design & Style, Law Office of Kenneth S. Magida, Port Pop-Up Boutique, Port Washington Adult Activities Center, Port Washington Children’s Center, Project Help Long Island, Reyes Brothers Julia and Chris Reyes, Jeffrey Stone – Licensed RE Sales Person - Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Zelik Ziegelbaum, RPT. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

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News Two Schreiber Musicians Accepted To All-Eastern Ensembles talented students, from Maryland to Maine. Lily, one of 120 students selected for the treble choir ensemble and Ian, one of 270 students selected for the mixed choir ensemble, will individually record their performances from home under the leadership of their esteemed conductor, respectively. Each students’ recording for their respective ensemble will be compiled together to produce a virtual concert performance,

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aul D. Schreiber High School’s Lily Dell and Ian Miller, two chorus students of John Spiezio, have been accepted to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)’s 2021 AllEastern Honor Ensembles. To achieve this recognition, Dell and Miller

navigated a multi-level rigorous audition process which identified them out of 1150 All-State applicants as some of the finest high school musicians in the Eastern Region of the United States. Lily and Ian will perform virtually among 719 of the most musically

to be premiered on April 23. This tremendous accomplishment is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to the students’ musical endeavors. For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, visit the district’s website atwww.portnet.org and like their Facebook page @PortWashSchools. —Submitted by the Port Washington Union Free School District

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Port Students Recognized In Scholastic Art And Writing Competition

he Port Washington Union Free School District (PWUFSD) recently announced that seven students have been recognized in the 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition for their exceptional artistic and literary talents. The students’ work—juried based on technical skill, originality and personal vision—stood out among thousands of other student submissions. Paul D. Schreiber’s Gavin Shaub received a Gold Key Award for his comic art, “The Vigilante Society: Jailbreak.” As a Gold Key award recipient, Shaub has automatically advanced to the national level of the competition which will be announced on March 17. Congratulations to Port Washington’s students who’ve received honorable mention: Gabrielle Wittels, photography, “Flutter Frenzy,” Robert Pagliaro, editorial cartoon, “The Election,” Samwell Nachimson, comic art, “Quaranteam,” Angelina Livigni, painting, “Acne Stars,” Emma Kobayashi, painting, “Sisters,” and Abby Hurt, painting, “A Winter Windshield.” In promoting the arts and its importance to a well-rounded education, the district extends its utmost gratitude

Schreiber’s Gavin Shaub received a Gold Key Award for his comic art, “The Vigilante Society: Jailbreak.” (Photo courtesy of the PWUFSD)

to Schreiber’s art teachers, Miranda Best and Kris Murphy, who have been instrumental in the growth and success of our student artists, as well as the greater Port Washington community for their continued support of the arts. The Alliance for Young Artists and

Writers is the national nonprofit organization that presents the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and provides additional opportunities for creative teens to be recognized for their talents and to earn scholarships for their education.

For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, visit the district’s website atwww. portnet.org and like their Facebook page: @PortWashSchools. —Submitted by the Port Washington UFSD

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Schnirman Abruptly Nixes Another Run BY FRANK RIZZO

$710,955.92, successfully went into the fraudster’s account.” Further, it found, the bank and not Schnirman’s office caught the fraud and returned the money.

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he charges of financial impropriety were sure to shadow Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman as he faced reelection this November. The 43-year-old Long Beach Democrat still has an active campaign website and more than $500,000 in his campaign coffers, according to the latest filing by the Federal Election Commission. But on Feb. 4, without giving a reason, Schnirman announced in a letter to supporters that he would not be seeking reelection. “In looking ahead toward November I had to make a choice, and ultimately it was a clear one: I will stay focused on the work that I enjoy and that our county needs to meet this moment and leave the politics to others. Our office will continue to be a source of facts, calling balls and strikes, with no distractions of the politics sure to heat up as the year rolls on,” he wrote, adding, “I set out four key priorities as [comptroller]: opening up and modernizing county government by launching the Open Nassau Transparency portal, conducting smart audits so residents get the bang for their buck they deserve, reforming the county contracting system, and getting the public involved to inform our work. This week we released our three-year progress update, and I’m proud that since 2018, we have identified or recovered more than $149.4 million for taxpayers. There is more for us to do this year; the work is never done.” There was speculation that Republicans would focus on a payout scandal in Long Beach, where Schnirman was city manager before winning his current office, to attack the comptroller. It is thought that the brush would also taint County Executive Laura Curran by association. She also faces the voters this November in seeking her second term. Curran and Schnirman were part of a big Democratic win in November 2017, when she became the first female county executive and he defeated Republican opponent Steve Labriola 50-49 percent. Schnirman’s campaign touted his record as a “turnaround artist” in municipal finances, first as deputy supervisor in the Town of Brookhaven and later in Long Beach. He criticized his predecessor, Republican George Maragos, for eight years of what Schnirman charged were dubious accounting methods and faulty county

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Jack Schnirman presides over a press conference in 2018. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

budgetary math. His record, he argued, terms of his contract. In September, was one of fighting government 2019, Schnirman returned to the city corruption and mismanagement. $52,780—the amount state auditors Once in office, he introduced identified as in excess of what his follow-up reports to previous audits, contract called for. seeking compliance. Audits took on The payout policy sparked an invesnepotism in county hiring, found waste tigation by District Attorney Madeline in the county’s Industrial Development Singas. Though she declined to proseAgency, discovered more than $33 cute her fellow Democrat, Singas was million of improperly assigned tax unsparing of the comptroller, stating, exemptions and uncovered financial “During Mr. Schnirman’s tenure as City mismanagement in the Town of Manager, he allowed millions Hempstead Animal Shelter. of dollars in improper Schnirman beefed up payments to be made, the Independent Audit personally accepted Advisory Committee a payment much and unveiled the more generous than I will stay focused on the provided-for by the Open Nassau work that I enjoy and that plain language of Transparency our county needs to meet his contract and Platform, including this moment and leave what he called waited more than the politics to others. “The Comptroller’s a year to return that Scorecard,” which in payout while under —Jack Schnirman a press release he called state and federal inves“[a] data-driven transparency tigation. The taxpayers of dashboard that displays the key Long Beach deserved better.” indicators the comptroller’s office uses Schnirman and another former city to measure Nassau County’s fiscal manager were sued by Long Beach, health.” holding them accountable for overOn Feb. 10, Democrats named payments and seeking to recoup about corporate attorney Ryan Cronin, 40, $2.4 million. The case is ongoing. of Garden City, as their candidate to His office also suffered a cyber attack succeed Schnirman. that diverted more than $700,000 Schnirman’s spokesperson, Brett in county funds to bank accounts Spielberg, told Anton Media Group controlled by the hackers. County that the comptroller was not giving Inspector General Jodi Franzese interviews on his decision. investigated the scam and her report, released last December, found that the Leaving City Hall office “was the victim of a vendor imWhen he left the City of Long Beach postor fraud scheme. Eleven payments on Jan. 1, 2018, Schnirman took a were authorized, far more than the payout of $108,022. It covered unused Comptroller’s Office claimed, totaling vacation and sick hours and per an $2,095,813.92. These transactions audit by New York State Comptroller were between September and October Thomas DiNapoli, violated the 2019. Eight of these payments, totaling

County Executive Curran said in a statement, “Public service is demanding of both professional and personal time. While serving in his role as county comptroller, Jack Schnirman spearheaded many initiatives which modernized the office. He was supportive of labor and nonprofits and he led a number of successful audits which improved operations for county residents. I wish him well in the future and look forward to running with a strong ticket this year.” In a statement, New York State and Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay S. Jacobs said, “I know Jack Schnirman has been considering this decision for a while and I fully understand it. I think he has done a great job as comptroller and certainly has a record to be proud of. I wish him well and I look forward to working with him again. I don’t think Jack’s political career is at an end—I think he will be back in some capacity, and I look forward to that in the future.” Nassau Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Cairo said in an interview, “We have about four or five people who are interested [in running]. We’ll make a decision in early March.” The comptroller appoints about a dozen people, while the rest of the department—about 75 to 80 staff, are civil service employees. “We have a whole bench of qualified candidates,” Cairo affirmed. “We’ll come up with the person best suited to carry the Republican banner this fall.” Cairo said the comptroller’s office is in need of responsible leadership, mentioning what he called Schnirman’s shortcomings. “The public knows about his record, and I think that [record] attaches to his office and it’s something that Democrats can’t run away from come this fall,” Cairo asserted. “Over $2 million was scammed out of his office. I mean, come on. He wasn’t minding the store.” To comment on this story, email frizzo@antonmedia group.com

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Woman’s Club Of Massapequa Enters Its Ninth Decade

ounded in 1924, the Woman’s Club of Massapequa was created to promote educational, social and civic development. In its nearly 100 years it has witnessed many events, the Depression, World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Despite the difficult conditions COVID-19 presents today, the club and its good work continues. While not able to hold the monthly

general membership meetings, the executive board, under the leadership of President Maureen Larisch, hold meetings by conference call. Approximately 15 ladies have joined in these to guide the club’s movements. Child Welfare Department Director Del Genovese is in contact with houses of worship and schools in Massapequa and surrounding

communities when families with children are in urgent need of assistance. This month, as during holidays, all members may participate in a food drive to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes pantry. With guidance from Massapequa High School, a monetary award to a graduating senior who has overcome challenges will be presented. For several years now and continuing in 2021,

member Rowan Brooks will donate an additional award. The Woman’s Club of Massapequa will persevere as it has for nearly a century rewarding members with civic awareness, philanthropy and social engagement. For more information about the clubs’ activities contact Fran Bassett at 516-972-0880. —Submitted by the Woman’s Club of Massapequa

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pandemic provided Laderer the opportunity to switch im Laderer moved to between roles easily—even Glen Head with her finding her way to her role family at the age of 10. within the vodka company. Both Laderer and her son, “It’s kind of a fun story,” Noah, are graduates of North Laderer said. “I was so bored. I Shore High School. After raising started making TikTok videos.” Noah in Sea Cliff, she moved In one of the videos, Laderer back to Glen Head two years used an empty bottle of felene ago and loves living in the vodka as a prop. “I knew it was community she grew up in sur- good vodka because I drank the rounded by her four siblings. bottle,” she said. While her family is locally Laderer was contacted legendary, Laderer is best on social media by felene’s known in the community as founder, Tim Kelly (who is one of the busiest working originally from the North women in town. She holds a Shore), and by April, Kelly full-time 9-to-5 job with the asked her to fill the role as NPD Group (Port Washington), felene’s social media manager. she is a real estate agent with Laderer worked to become a Douglas Elliman and she felene employee trainer as well represents felene vodka, a as a principal in the company. home-grown vodka company She travels to felene headquarand distillery with ties to the ters in Denver for meetings, North Shore area, as the New and to view the progress on the York-area operations manager. newly constructed distillery. In a change to a homeA large portion of Laderer’s based work day, the work in promoting felene vodka editorial@antonmediagroup.com

Kim Laderer and her real estate listings lives on social media. “I’m on social media five to six hours a day,” she said.

Her son, Noah, assists her with social media tasks when he is home from college. When promoting felene, Laderer posts in Facebook groups, many of which are related to alcohol and drink recipes. She also runs the Facebook group “Club felene.” Felene vodka can be purchased at Glen Head Fine Wine and Liquor, Bottle Buys, Bayville Wines and Liquors, Black Tie, Lake Success Fine Wine and Liquors, Total Wine and Broadway Liquors.

Additionally, felene vodka is on the menu at the View Grill. Laderer is a member of North Shore Biz Network and is a member of the local realtor’s association. “My favorite part of our community is the people,” Laderer said. “It is filled up with small businesses. I love walking in the town and shopping in all of the little stores. I can walk through Sea Cliff and shop. I’m obsessed with the Long Island Sound. It’s been a great place to grow up and raise my son.”

Gold Coast Public Library To Host Virtual Meetings On Dec. 8, 2020, residents overwhelmingly approved a bond to support the purchase of land within the community and the construction of a new Gold Coast Public Library. The Gold Coast Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Director Mike Morea invite all community residents to join in virtual community meetings as they move forward toward building a new library. The two virtual meetings will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at 10:30 a.m., and on Tuesday, March 2, starting at 7 p.m. To register for the meetings, visit the library website at www.goldcoastlibrary.org/imagine. Anyone who is unable to join the meetings, but would like more information, can contact Mike Morea at 516-759-8300, ext. 102 or via email at mmorea@goldcoastlibrary.org.

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Are Your Children Spending Too Much Time In Front Of The Screen? News reports remind us daily that children’s screen time has soared in the pandemic. The time children are spending on video games, apps like TikTok and Snapchat, and social media is vastly increasing. According to experts, children are turning to screens because they say they have no alternative activities or entertainment. For those in the community of Oyster Bay-East Norwich and surrounding areas, there is hope. Parents can combat their child’s excessive screen time by registering them to become members of the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay– East Norwich and empowering them with the socialization skills they need and want. Every month, the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich offers an array of clubs, activities and programs to keep children busy enjoying off-screen activities with their friends and other club members. Throughout February, the Boys & Girls Club will host a selection of various programs to include a “Sew Much Fun” sewing class, a Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats workshop and an extra special Friday Night Fun, “I Heart Extravaganza,” as well as some fun physical activities like the Islanders Street Hockey program. The teens will drive change with three upcoming

sessions of the UPS Road CODE program while earning a discount on car insurance when they start driving. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for all programs. There may be limited enrollment per session, so early registration is advised. All members wear masks and remain socially distant, in accordance with health guidelines. Full and half day camp programs are also available for February recess and spring break and all holidays when schools are closed. Half day programs are available from 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m. for Mini Members ages three years old and toilet trained to five years old. Full day and half day programs are available for members in grades K-8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 6 p.m. or full day 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A drop-in gamesroom program is available for members grades 6-12, 3 to 6 p.m. You must be a Boys & Girls Club member to participate in any club activities or programs. Applications and more detailed information regarding the programs are available at the club’s website (www.bgcoben.org), or may be picked up at the club, located at One Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay. For more information, contact the Boys & Girls Club at 516-922-9285.

here aren’t many things more important than water, which is why the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners would like to remind the Plainview-Old Bethpage community the importance of signing-up and/or confirm their contact information with the District. Ensuring that each resident has provided the district with accurate contact information allows residents to receive emergency notifications about their water service should a situation ever arise. “The district has the systems in place to immediately reach our residents should a water-related issue occur; however, we can only do so if we have our residents’ up-to-date contact information on file,” said PWD Board Chairman Marc Laykind. “There is nothing more important to us than the well-being of our community and having the ability to quickly inform residents in the event of an emergency is a crucial part of the equation.” The district’s reverse-911 system is

capable of delivering urgent messages directly to residents via phone, text or email. By having residents submit their most up-to-date contact information, the district’s reverse-911 system will be able to contact residents and business owners with information regarding water-related emergencies. All information is securely stored in databases and is only used in the case of an emergency. To ensure a resident is signed up to receive emergency notifications or to confirm their contact information is accurate, visit www.plainviewwater. org and fill out the appropriate form under the tab for “Resources” and then “Emergency Notification System.” The contact information received will only be accessed in the aforementioned circumstances and will be kept confidential. Residents can also update or confirm the information on file by calling 516-931-6469. —Submitted by Plainview Water District

Syosset High School Students Anoushka Dalvi, Lara Weinberg and Kevin Zhao (Photos courtesy of Life Touch Photography)

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The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District has been conducting a New York State authorized and approved pre-kindergarten program for many years to help young children develop to their fullest potential. If you have a child who will be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2021, they may be eligible for this tuition-free program. The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District will be conducting Universal Pre-K at the

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. Not all children who apply will be accepted as space is limited. Transportation and lunch will not be provided. Applications will be available on Feb. 22; deadline is March 19. Visit www.obenschools.org for application information. Contact Ms. Bussi at 516-624-6555 if you should need any other assistance.

Three Syosset High School students have been named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates. Seniors Anoushka Dalvi, Lara Weinberg and Kevin Zhao were recognized by the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program for their exceptional performances on the SAT or ACT exams. Dalvi, Weinberg and Zhao are among more than 4,500 students who

will have the opportunity apply to become U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Application is by invitation only and candidates are selected based on their academic, artistic and technical accomplishments. U.S. Presidential Scholars will be selected and announced in May. —Submitted by Syosset School District

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or the past year, all that everyone has been encompassed by is the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen front line workers around the world stepping up and putting themselves in danger to help save lives. In order to pay tribute to those who are risking it all, ABC’s award-winning critically acclaimed drama Grey’s Anatomy is dedicating its monumental 17th season to those front line workers’ and their heartbreaking stories. “One of our goals that we realized early on into the season when we started shooting the first episode was that it really was our responsibility to put the stories of our front line workers and our medical professionals in particular out there and out

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front,” original cast member Chandra Wilson, who portrays Dr. Miranda Bailey, said. “We have the cable and daily news reports of what’s going on, but as far as what it feels like and what the day-to-day is, we immediately saw that the show would be a great vehicle for that.” In the fifth episode of the season titled, “Fight the Power,” Bailey’s mother is admitted to the ER at Grey Sloan after testing positive for COVID-19 following a recent move to a nursing home. After having breathing problems and her health rapidly deteriorating, Bailey’s mom passes away with her daughter by her side. The episode struck a chord with many front line workers and average viewers alike who watched the emotional farewell that Bailey gave to her mother. “A lot of the responses that I received when I took over the ABC Twitter when that episode aired was, ‘This is what happened to me and I finally get the chance to cry because I hadn’t been able to cry, and wasn’t able to get an acknowledgment that this even happened in my life. So thank you Grey’s for letting me cry,’” Wilson said. “I embrace that responsibility wholeheartedly and attack each one of these episodes and storylines with that kind of integrity knowing that I probably am speaking for someone and telling their story right now.” Just like the pandemic and its evolution, the show also had to evolve with its storytelling in order to keep up with current times. “Here’s the interesting thing about this season and I think I said this

before, but many times I thought that by the time these stories were going to air, we would have been talking about the past, but we never quite have gotten there,” Wilson said. “So our stories have had to remain a little fluid and since our last airing we didn’t have the vaccine when we stopped [filming] and now it’s here, so I would imagine that we would have to weave that into our stories. So I know that for the most part our writers, I’m sure they thought they had an arc, but the world is changing. I would think creatively we would have to watch the world a little bit. I have learned over the years not to go to the writers room and ask where we’re going because a lot of the time we have to course correct. There are so many pandemic related stories that just happen to correspond to the life of medical professionals and it would be really difficult for our show to ignore that, so I’m glad that we’re honoring them.” Stepping behind the camera, Wilson who has received the Screen Actors Guild, People’s Choice, Prism and three NAACP Image awards, as well as four Emmy Award nominations for her portrayal of Dr. Miranda Bailey, has also directed several episodes of the show since season six. “I never thought of myself as a dramatic television director,” the Houston native said. “I’m from theater, so this jewel that came into my life through Grey’s Anatomy has actually been amazing. I find that I have an anal retentive personality, so editing is kind of my thing. It feels like when I’m on the floor I’m creating the puzzle pieces that will come together

and make the show. I know that I’m an actress director, but I’m also a production and crew director as well. Coming from theater I have so much respect for every single department and every single person’s contribution that makes the show happen. I’m a calm director and a ‘we have to laugh on set’ kind of director, but at the end of the day I want to make sure that everybody contributed what they wanted to contribute.” And with a show such as Grey’s that has broken numerous barriers across the board, Wilson is proud of many things about the show. “I see the history of our show, I see folks telling me that they’ve binged all the seasons—and that’s an amazing thing,” she said. “I see the contribution to women, to young black women and to actresses of all kinds seeing a Miranda Bailey on television for 17 seasons. From the letters or information that I get about people who are going into medicine as a result of seeing her, from actors who have a better perspective of what the business is based on, committing to something and seeing a thing all the way through—there’s all of these lessons there. I’m honored to be a facilitator and we weathered so many industry and technology changes, we’ve managed to stay in there in the midst of all that. We’re an amazing story I think and it’s still being developed to this day.” Wilson has also been a spokesperson for the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (www.CVSAonline.org) and speaks out for organizations like MitoAction whose mission is to increase awareness and understanding of mitochondrial disease and its related functional disorders. “My daughter who is 27 now has a chronic illness called Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and it’s associated with mitochondrial disease for the last 10 years, so I’ve been working with MitoAction for a lot of years and the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association,” Wilson explained. “I was able to direct an episode regarding cyclic vomiting in season nine. That was my one pitch in all these years was that episode. I’m also on the Western Council of the Actors Fund. It brings me a lot of pleasure to be there with the Fund.” Seasons 1-16 of Grey’s Anatomy can be streamed on Netflix and you can watch the current season on ABC on Demand. Grey’s Anatomy returns from its winter finale on Thursday, March 11 at 9 p.m. on ABC. To read a longer version of this article with Chandra Wilson, visit www.longislandweekly.com.

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Going Bananas For Banana Bread BY CAROLINE RYAN

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hether it’s out of sheer boredom or you’re craving something sweet, the pandemic has left many of us baking more than usual. One of the most popular desserts that really took off last year was banana bread. How many banana bread photos did you see on social media during the height of the pandemic? With the pandemic, many of us have been staying home more often, forcing us to purchase extra food now that we’re home more. This leaves more room for food to spoil. What’s the only thing you can do with overly ripe bananas? Well, you have two options. One you can try to eat them (might not taste so great though) or you can turn those bananas into a delicious, soft bread. Whether you’re an expert in the kitchen or a novice cook, baking a banana bread can be made by virtually anyone. This particular recipe can be whipped up with just a

handful of ingredients and a mixing bowl. The key to making a delicious banana bread is making sure you have very ripe bananas. Two to three bananas is the optimal, since you want to make sure you have a flavorful bread. How do you know if you’re bananas are ripe enough for baking? Easy, the peel should be mostly brown and the banana should feel a bit squishy inside. You can also spice up any plain banana bread by adding in a cup of chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or whatever other ingredient you think might be a delicious combination. You can also transform this recipe into banana muffins instead of you wish, just simply pour the batter into muffin tins.

Traditional Banana Bread Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 65 minutes Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

2-3 very ripe bananas, peeled (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed) 1/3 cup melted butter, unsalted or salted 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if more sweet) 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan. 2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. 3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. Make sure to mix all the ingredients together really well.

4. Once the batter is fully mixed, pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before serving. Slice and serve.

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The Garden Finds A Home The history behind Madison Square Garden

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he world’s most famous arena.” That’s how Madison Square Garden, located in midtown Manhattan, has long described itself. The name may seem curious to some. The neighborhood is the Garment District. Prior to its opening in 1967, the Garden was located on 8th Avenue 20 blocks uptown. The name comes from its original location at Madison Square Park,

named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. Built during the Gilded Age, the original Garden was located at East 26th St. It first opened in 1879 and was renovated in 1890. For decades, the Barnum and Bailey Circus regularly performed at the Garden and indeed, P.T. Barnum, the legendary impresario, was part of a syndicate that financed the construction. Other investors were J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie and W.W. Astor. The 1890 building was designed by famed

Antique photograph of Madison Square Garden, New York. (Photo credit ilbusca)

architect, Stanford White. Neither structure, however, was successful in drawing sports or entertainment acts. Such indoor sports as ice hockey, basketball and boxing had yet to take off. In 1925, the building was demolished and replaced by the New York Life Insurance Co., which continues to operate on the site. The move was made uptown to the new Garden on 8th Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets. There, the Garden enjoyed 43 years of rollicking fun. The circus continued

to perform. More important, the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks and especially, college basketball, were all coming into their own. The Garden hosted many famous prize fights, including the 1959 showdown between an aging Joe Louis and the up-and-coming Rocky Marciano. The new Garden was designed by Thomas W. Lamb and bankrolled by Tex Rickard, who promoted Jack Dempsey’s champion fights. Boxing took center stage, to such an extent that the Garden was dubbed “the

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house that Tex built.” Basketball is a city game and during this time period, New Yorkarea college teams, especially St. John’s and The City College of New York (CCNY), became establishing top-ranked squads. The glory and the agony of college basketball was reached in the incredulous year of 1950, when Nat Holman’s CCNY squad won both the National Collegiate Amateur Association (NCAA) and National Invitational (NIT) crowns. The Garden also

attracted many shady characters, as fans were obsessed with beating the point spread. Gambling was so popular that tabloids used to print the spreads on page one. Members of the 1950 CCNY team were found guilty of accepting bribes, shocking college officials to the point where they quickly transferred home games from the Garden to the more remote campus on West 138th St. By the mid-1960s, New York was in a period of great transition. Midtown was becoming seedy. Fans were

moving to the suburbs. Once again, the Garden was demolished and moved downtown to its present site on West 33rd and 7th Avenue, right above the Long Island Rail Road station. The new Garden got off to a roaring start. The Knicks were suddenly contenders. In 1970, they won the National Basketball Association (NBA) title in a Game Seven rout of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rangers engaged in a heated rivalry with the Boston Bruins. In 1973, the Knicks won another title. The Garden continued to be a mecca for boxing, most prominently the 1970 Fight of the Century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. When the fight scene moved to Las Vegas, the annual Golden Gloves tournament brought in capacity crowds. There was music. In 1972, George Harrison performed his Concert for Bangladesh, one that attracted fellow Beatle Ringo Starr and Bob Dylan. In 1974, Frank Sinatra held his “Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back” concert at the Garden. That same year, Dylan played there as part of his comeback tour. Over the years, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and The

Grateful Dead have performed at the arena. John held 64 concerts at the Garden, which stood as the record until Long Island’s own Piano Man broke the mark. “Madison Square Garden is the center of the universe as far as I’m concerned,” Joel has said. “It has the best acoustics, the best audiences, the best reputation, and the best history of great artists who have played there. It is the iconic, holy temple of rock and roll for most touring acts and, being a New Yorker, it holds a special significance to me.” The Westminster Dog Show, professional tennis, professional wrestling, the rodeo and spectacular truck shows have all called the Garden home. There have been setbacks along the way. The famous moment at the Garden was certainly the Rangers winning the 1994 Stanley Cup, breaking a drought that went back to 1940. The Rangers—and professional hockey—was poised for a breakout. Alas, the National Hockey League (NHL) players went on strike the next spring and the sport has never recovered. All roads lead to Madison Square Garden, but it will be nice to have winning seasons from the Knicks and Rangers again.

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GLIRC Food Drive Comes To Mineola Recently, the Greater Long Island Running Club’s (GLIRC) food drive made a first time appearance in Mineola, dropping off a truckload of food and personal hygiene products at Faith Mission, operating out of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. The mission is currently serving about 200 families in need from Mineola and surrounding communities each week. GLIRC initiated this food drive at the beginning of the pandemic 10

The Mineola Union Free School District collaborated with NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra and Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti to collect donations for veterans ahead of Valentine’s Day. (Contributed photo)

months ago, and since then, thanks to generous donations from members of the club, has contributed more than 20,000 pounds of food and personal hygiene products plus nearly $25,000 in supermarket gift cards to soup kitchens and food pantries serving needy families all over Long Island from Long Beach to Patchogue. —Submitted by the Greater Long Island Running Club

Mineola UFSD Takes Part In Valentines For Vets cards, toiletries, socks, sweatshirts and sweatpants from students, staff and community members. Students also created handmade valentine cards to be paired with the donations. Assemblyman Ra and Assemblywoman Sillitti collected the items to be distributed to VA hospitals and VFW posts across Long Island. —Submitted by the Mineola Union Free School District

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Pictured: Faith Mission, Mary Joester (front), the Director of Faith Mission based at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Mineola, accepts 1000 pounds of food and $1000 in gift cards from the GLIRC team. From left: GLIRC staffer Nick Palazzo, GLIRC executive board member Judge Scott Fairgrieve, GLIRC staffer Rick Secor, GLIRC member Justice David Gugerty, and GLIRC executive director Sue Fitzpatrick (Contributed photo)

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Roslyn High School freshman Caroline Faber is using her artistic talent to bring a bit of joy to children living in homeless shelters. Last year, she created a platform called Craft with Me to teach children various crafting projects. Once a month, with help from Amazon Wish List donations, she sends each shelter a complete box of art supplies to be used in her weekly Zoom art classes. She personally hosts nine sessions per week and has over a dozen volunteers hosting their own weekly workshops. Fellow Roslyn student-volunteers from both the high school and the middle school include: Elle Kaplan, Eli Klein, Hayden Levy, Carly Freeman, Morgan Sohmer

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and Olivia Goldman. To learn more about her initiative and/or donate art supplies to the program, visit the website at www.bakebackamerica. com/craftwithme.

YES is proud to announce that Lawrence Kravitz has joined the YES Community Counseling Center Board of Directors. Kravitz is a longtime Levittown resident and has served on several community organizations, including the Long Island Chapter of the Association for Talent Development and Nassau County Young Professionals Kiwanis. Kravitz is currently an Organizational Development senior manager at Henry Schein in Melville. The Farmingdale High School Playcrafters proudly recently presented their rendition of Beauty and the Beast. The cast performed seamlessly with masks throughout all their practices, and even integrated them into the live performance. The audience was limited due to social distancing guidelines, so the district offered those not able to attend in person the chance to purchase a video recording of the play. Performing a musical during a

For the tenth consecutive year, fifth-grade classes at Saddle Rock School participated in a month-long read-a-thon and collected pledges to support the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. This year, students read 94,526 pages and donated a total of $6,763.23. The annual read-a-thon is part of a service learning partnership between Saddle Rock School and the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, located in New Hyde Park. Each year, fifth-grade classes meet with volunteers to learn about services that the organization provides for families of young patients in need of medical care. Students and teachers then develop creative ways to show their support for families staying at the House. On Jan. 29, students and teachers were joined by volunteers from the Ronald McDonald House for a virtual closing ceremony to celebrate their success.

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pandemic was a challenge, but everyone involved rose to the occasion. The cast was led by NYSSMA honored musicians Gabriella Sferlazza (Belle) and Aidan Kelly (Beast). The narcissistic villain, Gaston was also played by a NYSSMA honored musician, Tyler Hothersall. The talented colorful cast of young thespians was rounded out with an energetic performance by Hailey Batista (Lumiere), Ben Hoffman (Cogsworth), Rebecca

Second graders in Meggin Hall’s class at East Lake Elementary School participated in the Valentines for Veterans program by making cards. (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

After learning about the art of letter writing, second graders in Meggin Hall’s class at East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District put their new skills into practice. They did so by writing letters to the men and women who have served in the United States military. Hall’s students made cards for the Valentines for Veterans program, an annual tradition at East Lake. The children were eager to show their appreciation for veterans by writing personalized messages. They thanked veterans for their service, sacrifice and commitment to their country. The heart-shaped cards featured a colorful stars-and-stripes image on the front and their handwritten letters on the back. Students also included a poem.

Fifth-grade classes at Saddle Rock were joined by Andy Kover and other Ronald McDonald House volunteers for a virtual closing ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Great Neck Public Schools)

Farmingdale High School Playcrafters perform Beauty and the Beast. (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

With words of praise for their bravery and sacrifices, students at James H. Vernon and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary schools in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District expressed their gratitude to those who served our country by designing Valentine’s Day cards as part of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Valentines for Veterans Initiative. The cards will be distributed to veterans at American Legion and Veteran of Foreign War (VFW) Posts, as well as other posts, hospitals and nursing homes, according to town officials. Using markers, stickers, lace doilies and construction paper, students designed a variety of cards, some with pop-out decorations or images of the American flag in the shape of a heart with words of gratitude for their service.

Kenjesky (Mrs. Potts), Ava Lanot (Chip), Brooke Kubelka (Babette), Raniyah Elguerouat (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Ryan Loughlin (Maurice), Makai Jones (Monsieur D’Arque), and Kiley Cacace (Lefou). The orchestra, led by Pit Conductor Ed Kozlowski, serenaded the audience while Jamie Capasso and Erik Chocianowski’s set design and construction transported attendees to a small little French town and enchanted castle.

James H. Vernon School third graders Tate Baehr, Joseph Brienza, and Liliana McEvoy display the valentines they made for veterans. With Principal Tami McElwee are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School first graders, standing, from left, Ciara Murcott and Daniel Seabrooks. Sitting, from left are Vivian Block and Reagan Hansen.

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Improv at Adelphi Adelphi University actors perform Change is the Only Constant from 7:30 to 9 p.m. online. According to the website, “Our actors explore their imaginations in a high octane show filled with surprises because we literally don’t know what their going to say. We’re working without a script, but we can promise a lot of laughs.” Free, but register at www.adelphi. edu/events. Caricatures & Cocktails Virtual @ Gold Coast Arts presents this virtual class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Have fun while creating a caricature. No art experience necessary. Tuition is $35 and students Visit www. goldcoastarts.org/event/ caricatures-cocktails. to register in advance.

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Escaping the Gulag From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center will present a virtual discussion with acclaimed author Mikhal Dekel about her recent book, Tehran Children: A Holocaust Refugee Odyssey. It traces the author’s discovery of her father’s flight, after 1939, from Soviet-occupied Poland, into the gulags and “special settlements” in the Soviet interior, through Iran and India, and finally to the land of Israel. Learn about a relatively unknown route to Israel and about her effort to peel back the layers of her family’s multi-generational trauma. Visit www.hmtcli.org/events to register. Frederick Douglass To honor Black History Month and as part of the Pistilli Lecture Series, the North Shore Historical Museum and Dr. Richard Harris present a virtual lecture at 7 p.m., “Frederick Douglass as Abolitionist Leader,” Cost is $15, free for all students.

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Tickets can be purchased via Paypal or Venmo at www.nshmgc. org. The museum is located at 140 Glen St., Glen Cove. Call 516-801-1191. Envisioning Plum Island The North Shore Audubon Society will present a free Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. “Plum Island” by Louise Harrison, New York Natural Areas coordinator for Save the Sound. She will present the region’s unified vision for the future of the island after the federal government ceases its activities at the animal disease center there. Visit www.northshore audubon.org to register. Town Of Oyster Bay Board Meeting 10 a.m. Meeting is livestreamed. Visit www.oysterbaytown.com to live stream or call 516-624-6380 for more information.

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Spotlight: Charles Fazzino The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center presents “Charles Fazzino: A Celebration of a People,” a virtual art talk and demonstration at 7 p.m. This visit with the internationally renowned 3D pop artist will also be a fundraiser, as a portion of the proceeds from any artwork sold in conjunction with this event will be donated to HMTC. Fazzino will show his collection of Jewish-themed artwork, created over the span of his career—a collection that celebrates the history, the culture, and the hope of the Jewish people. He will demonstrate his unique three-dimensional technique, discuss the evolution of his signature vibrant and detailed style, and answer your questions. Visit www.hmtcli.org/events to register. American Songbook The Landmark on Main in Port Washington presents a free virtual concert, Stan Wiest: Music of Cole Porter & George Gershwin at 2 p.m. Featured arrangements will include a “Summertime Suite” inspired by Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess and several other original arrangements inspired by popular musicals and tunes.

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The Garvies Point Museum hosts a series of nature programs, including bird walks, where you might get close to a snowy egret. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Wiest has performed for Barbara Walters, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Victor Borge; toured with Irving Caesar (George Gershwin’s lyricist), the Tonight Show Band and many more. Visit www.landmarkon mainstreet.org/calendar.cfm to register.

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Blood Drive New York Blood Center will hold a blood drive at Levittown Fire Department, 120 Gardiners Ave., Levittown, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those donating blood will have their temperatures checked and must wear a face mask or covering. Other conditions apply. Visit donate.nybc. org to sign up and more information. Massapequa Chamber Of Commerce Chamber First Vice President Robert Zabbia (of Zabbia Insurance Agency) hosts the chamber Zoom meeting at noon. Attendees can expect to network virtually with fellow business professionals while receiving the latest chamber news and updates. Visit www.massapequachamber.org for Zoom meeting access information.

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Garvies Point Museum Operated by Nassau County, it is located at 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove. Call 516-571-8010 or visit www.garviespointmuseum.com for information and calendar of events. The museum will have Presidents Break Week activities from Saturday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 20, including the Great Backyard Bird Count, nature walks, beach walks and daily crafts. Social distancing and other safety protocols enforced. Space is limited. A view of Plum Island, whose future is discussed on Feb. 23.

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he latest Millennial Homeownership Report by Apartment List explores generational gaps in homeownership and what the future holds for the nation’s largest generation. The data finds that when members of older generations were the same age as millennials are now, they owned homes at notably higher rates. Although this gap has narrowed, now 18 percent of millennials believe they will always rent—up significantly from 12 percent last year.

HERE ARE SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE REPORT: • At age 30, 42 percent of millennials own homes, fewer than Gen Xers (48 percent) and Baby Boomers (51 percent) when they were the same age. • Among millennials who do not currently own homes, 18 percent say that they expect to rent forever, up significantly from 12 percent in last year’s survey. • Among millennial renters who do plan to purchase homes, 63 percent do not have any dedicated down payment savings set aside, and only 15 percent have saved more than $10,000. • Generational homeownership trends exhibit significant disparity by race—while white millennials have nearly closed the generational gap, Black millennials have both the lowest homeownership rate and the largest gap compared to older generations. Visit www.apartmentlist.com/research/millennialhomeownership-2021 to view the full report. —Submitted by ApartmentList.com

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or 10 years, Spectrum Designs has supplied a wide variety of custom apparel and promotional products to a vast range of businesses, state agencies, NGOs and private individuals. Providing competitive pricing, unsurpassed customer service, in-house graphic design and high-quality items is what they do but why they do it sets them apart. At Spectrum Designs, more than 50 percent of the workforce is comprised of New Yorkers with disabilities—a group that faces an estimated 90 percent under-employment rate in America. Since its inception, its combined affiliates (Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, Spectrum Suds) have provided more than 80,000 hours of paid employment, resulting in total wages of over $1M to this under-served population. The nonprofit was co-founded in 2011 by a trio of trailblazers, including two parents of teenage children with Autism who wanted more for their sons and other children who faced similar adversities. To help bring their ideas to life, they recruited a young businesses leader with a multitude of experience supervising, training and supporting teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The final result: A business born out of necessity. In 2021 they have grown to more than 50 employees who make up a truly unique neurodiverse team. Having experience year-over-year growth they were not slowed by the pandemic and amassed more than $4m in sales last year, which represented 30 percent growth over the prior year. The company takes pride in turning trainees into taxpayers while rewarding team members through pay raises and promotions. Spectrum was also lauded as a “2020 Best Places to Work” by Long Island Business News. “Reaching this milestone is a very proud moment for all of us at Spectrum Designs Foundation,” co-Founder and CEO Patrick Bardsley, said. “Looking back over the ten years there have been many pivotal moments that stand out as markers of growth and achievement—a big new client, reaching a sales goal or a building expansion. However, it is the non-tangible moments that will live long in memory; the new friendships forged, the pride at receiving a first paycheck, the

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laughter heard from the breakroom or the shop floor. This is the very essence of our mission and what will continue to drive and guide us into the next decade.” In addition to its 7,500 square foot flagship building at 366 Main St. in Port Washington, Spectrum opened a second 8,000 square foot location in fall 2020 at 199 Tompkins Ave. in Pleasantville, New York. The facility was needed to accommodate a growing client list that includes: Uber, Google, NYU Langone Medical Center, Northwell Health, St. John’s University, J.P.Morgan Chase and MTA MetroNorth. “The dedication, hard work, and creativity by the team at Spectrum to achieve so much in ten short years is truly inspirational,” Board President Jothy Narendran, said. “Being President of the Board has challenged me to want to do so much more to further our mission. I look forward to doing what I can to continue the success Spectrum has experienced. I am excited for our expansion to Westchester and our never-ending commitment to making a difference to those individuals affected by Autism,”

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nos de los mismos son los siguientes: FIDUCIARIO Dos años términos FIDUCIARIO Dos años términos ALCALDE Dos años términos tambien, SE RESUELVE ADEMÁS, que, de conformidad con la ley §15-104 (3) de Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, la elección se llevará a cabo el 16 de Marzo, 2021 desde las doce del mediodía hasta las 9:00 p.m. en Village Hall, ubicado en 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, Nueva York; tambien, SE DA MÁS AVISO de que la lista siguiente es verdadera y correcta de todas las nominaciones de candidatos para los cargos que se llenarán en el dia de elección el 16 de Marzo, 2021: DOS FIDUCIARIOS (2 años términos) Antonio D’Angelo 86 Abbey Road Joseph P. Williams 21 Durand Place UNO ALCALDE (2 años términos) Lawrence A. Ceriello 23 Bellows Lane Anthony M. Sabino 279 Park Avenue Y SE RESUELVE ADEMÁS: Que se vas a publiqar una copia de dicha notificación en al menos seis lugares públicos visibles y el lugar de votación nombrado dentro de el VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK al menos un día antes de la elección de VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK, tal como se presentó ante el Secretario de el VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral, Sec. 15-104, Sub 3 (b) y 4. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE ADMINISTRADORES Incorporado Village of Munsey Park Tara Gibbons Empleada del pueblo Tesorera Oficial de Elecciones Fecha: 10 de Febrero, 2021 2-17-2021-1T-#222081-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 18, 2020 the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED that the offices to be filled at the next general election and the terms thereof are as follows: MAYOR Two Years TRUSTEE Two Years TRUSTEE Two Years and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, pursuant to §15-104(3) of the Election Law of the State of New York, said election shall be held on March 16, 2021 from twelve noon to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, New York; and FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for the offices to be filled at such election on the 16th day of March 2021: TWO SEATS TO BE FILLED FOR TRUSTEE (2 Years) Antonio D’Angelo (Incumbent) 86 Abbey Road Joseph P. Williams (Incumbent) 21 Durand Place ONE SEAT TO BE FILLED FOR MAYOR (2 Years) Lawrence A. Ceriello (Incumbent) 23 Bellows Lane Anthony M. Sabino 279 Park Avenue AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of such notice be posted in at least six conspicuous public places and the named polling location within the Village at least one day before the Village Election, as filed with the Village Clerk pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law, Sec. 15-104, Sub 3(b) LEGAL NOTICE and 4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BY ORDER OF THE Notice is hereby given that BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEALED PROPOSALS for: Incorporated Village Wellhead Treatment for of Munsey Park PFAS Removal at Tara Gibbons I.U. Willets Plant Village Clerk-Treasurer, H2M Project No.: Election Officer MLWD2003 Dated: February 10, 2021 2-17-2021-1T-#222080-MAN will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water LEGAL NOTICE District (Owner) at the office INCORPORATED of the Water District, 170 East VILLAGE OF Shore Road, Great Neck, New MUNSEY PARK York 11023, until 3:00 p.m., AVISO LEGAL DE Prevailing Time on ThursPUBLICACIÓN SE DA AVISO que el 18 de day, March 4, 2021, and will Noviembre 2021, la Junta de be publicly opened and read Síndicos - Fiduciario de Vil- aloud at 3:00 p.m. lage of Munsey Park adoptó Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may la siguiente resolución: RESUELTO que los cargos be obtained from REV, 330 que se llenarán en la próxima Route 17A, Suite #2, Goselección general y los térmi- hen, New York 10924, Tel:

1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT Mark S. Sauvigne, Chairman Steve Flynn, Treasurer Brian J. Morris, Secretary DATED: FEBRUARY 19, 2021 2-17-2021-1T-#222123-MAN LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF PLANDOME GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the general election of the Incorporated Village of Plandome, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, in said Village, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021; that the hours of opening and closing the polls thereof shall be 12:00 Noon and 9:00 P.M., respectively, and that during such period of nine consecutive hours, the polls shall be kept open for the purpose of choosing and electing candidates for the offices listed below. The names and addresses of all those who have been duly nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law for the Village office whose petition of nomination has been filed with the Village Clerk and the office and term of such office for which they have been so nominated are as follows: Office and Term Party Name and Address of Nominees Mayor for a two year term Citizen’s Party Thomas S. Minutillo 26 Central Drive Plandome, NY 11030 Trustee for a two year term Citizen’s Party Donald Richardson 28 Valley Drive Plandome, NY 11030 Trustee for a two year term Citizen’s Party John Kurkjian 54 Westgate Blvd. Plandome, NY 11030 Dated: February 17, 2021 Barbara Peebles Village Clerk/Treasurer Election Officer 2-17-2021-1T-#222143-MAN the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 10:00 am as permitted by the suspension of the NYS Open Meetings Law to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing. APPEAL #21008 - Caryn Sawyer; 70 East Gate, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 94, Lot 263, Zoned Residence-A Variances from §§70-30.C & 70-30.B to construct an addition that is too close to the street. APPEAL #20938 – Vohora Realty; 27 Myrtle Street, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 44, Lot 1; Zoned Business-B Variances from §§70-208.G and 70-208.F to convert a non-conforming mixed-use building entirely to residential (expanding a non-conforming use) and additions

to the building (expanding a non-conforming building). APPEAL #21013 - Orlando’s Deli; 369 Plandome Road, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 45, Lots 314, 414, 12, Zoned Business-A Variances from §70-103.A, and Conditional Use §70126.F to construct interior alterations to an existing food use (a conditional use) with not enough parking. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny.gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. All documents pertaining to the above appeals are available via email at bzadept@ northhempsteadny.gov. The live Zoom meeting can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87928071221 Or via phone at +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 using

Webinar ID: 879 2807 1221. Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https://northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive. Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, please register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov no later than Friday, February 26, 2021. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/ questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Members of the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board. Written comments must be received 60 minutes prior to the meeting. Questions and/ or comments which are timely submitted will be accepted and made a part of the record. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 2-17-2021-1T-#222132-MAN

PORT WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Little Painted Box LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/16/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 14 Colonial Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful act. 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-20216T-#221082-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Swift Peconic Holdings LLC. Articles of organization filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/11/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom

of a parcel of land from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 33-35 Barkers Point Road, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 56. New Cases: LEGAL NOTICE 1. Marilyn Metz for the PLANNING BOARD proposed subdivision of a PUBLIC HEARING parcel of land from one lot VILLAGE OF into two lots for the premSANDS POINT ises located at 35 Sousa PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Drive, Sands Point, New THAT the Planning Board York, known and designatof the Incorporated Village ed on the Nassau County of Sands Point will convene Land and Tax Map as Secto hold a public hearing on tion 4, Block B, Lot 136, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 356, 357. 7:30 p.m., on the following 2. Ronnie & Annie Koematter(s): nig for the proposed subContinued Case: division of a parcel of land 1. E & S Realty, LLC for the proposed subdivision

process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 73 Longview Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful act. 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-20216T-#221073-PORT

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 32 from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 39 Cornwells Beach Road, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 13 & 14. The Public Meeting will be conducted via Zoom App as authorized by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders 202.1, 202.10, and 202.15, or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law. While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://zoom.us/ j/95790912349?pwd=RmFOaWhoVkJ0ejlyUktzcFJUQ2lwUT09. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 505839. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to joanna@sandspoint.org or called in during the meeting at +1 (929) 2056099, Meeting ID: 957 9091 2349. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by di-

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aling +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 957 9091 2349. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 505839. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. BY THE PLANNING BOARD INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 2-17-2021-1T#222018-PORT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will conduct a Zoom meeting, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 10:00 am as permitted by the suspension of the NYS Open Meetings Law to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing. APPEAL #21014 - Gina Trombley; 53 Carlton Avenue. Port Washington; Section 5, Block 55, Lot 7; Zoned Residential-C

Variance from §70-100.1.B and special exception from §70-231 to maintain a detached garage that is too close to the rear and side property lines and to construct fixed stairs to an attic (not permitted). APPEAL #21015 - Silly Little Monkeys, LLC (The Little Gym); 979 & 981 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington; Section 6, Block 80, Lot 50, Zoned Business-A Variance from §§ 70103.A(1) to construct interior alterations to convert two tenant spaces into a gym with not enough parking. APPEAL #20968 – Huntington Coach Corp.; 13 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, Section 6, Block 86, Lot 7, Zoned: Planned Industrial Park. Appeal for determination, or in the alternative variance §70-150 to legalize the outdoor storage of school buses and an indoor vehicle maintenance facility which are not permitted uses in the PIP District, and variances from §§70-103.A.1, 70-103.B, 70103.G, 70-212.A, and special exemption from 70-229.A to legalize the storage of school buses within a required parking area, with parking that is less than required, parking spaces that are too small, a landscaped area that is smaller than what was approved under Appeal #12417. APPEAL #20884- Hunting-

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LEGAL NOTICES ton Coach Corp. (21 Harbor Park Drive Realty, LLC), appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance from §70-150 and variances from §§70-103.A.1, 70-103.G, and 70-212.A, to legalize the storage of school buses which is not a permitted use in the PIP District, with parking that is less than required, the use of a required parking area for school bus storage S/W/cor. 21 Harbor Park Dr. and Industrial Park Dr., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 86, Lot 10, PIP District. APPEAL #20869 - Huntington Coach Corp. (15 Harbor Park Drive Realty, LLC), appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance 70-150, and variances 70-103.A(1), 70-103.G, 70212.A, and 70-229.A to legalize the storage of school buses, which is not a permitted use in the PIP District, with parking that is less than required, the use of a required parking area for school bus storage and non-compliance with a prior BZA decision #19499; E/side 15 Harbor Park Dr., 1,051.55’ S/W/of Industrial Park Drive, Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 86, Lot 11, PIP District. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny.gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. All documents pertaining to

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the above appeals are available via email at bzadept@ northhempsteadny.gov. The live Zoom meeting can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87928071221 Or via phone at +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 using Webinar ID: 879 2807 1221. Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https://northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive. Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, please register in advance by sending an email to bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov no later than Friday, February 26, 2021. Please include your first and last name, street address, email address, any prepared written comments/ questions and the appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Members of the public can email written comments or questions addressed to the Board. Written comments must be received 60 minutes prior to the meeting. Questions and/ or comments which are timely submitted will be accepted and made a part of the record. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 2-17-2021-1T#222131-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Manorhaven will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York 11050. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this meeting will not be open to the public for in-person attendance but can be accessed via ZOOM teleconference. Login details will be available on the Village website: www.manorhaven.org. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN Joanie C. Hanna, Esq. February 10, 2021 2-17-2021-1T#222133-PORT

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Farmingdale’s Home Decor Ground Zero Avanti Furniture celebrates 56 years of business BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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In the world of high-end interior design, Farmingdale doesn’t exactly jump out as a place where you would expect to find a business that caters to this particular industry. But that’s exactly the case with Avanti Furniture, a community mainstay that is celebrating its 56th year. Founded by late patriarch Frank Bagnasco, who moved his wife and five children out to Long Island from Valentine Avenue in the Bronx, the family-run bespoke furniture business is currently being run by brothers Kevin and Thomas. Ever since the elder Bagnasco, a descendant of a long line of furniture craftsmen and designers, rented the original building on 497 Main St. as a showroom/workshop in 1965 and later executed his option to buy the building, Avanti has developed deep roots in Farmingdale while providing service in the community. “We’ve done a lot of work in Farmingdale, which is our home,” Kevin Bagnasco said. “Our company and family has been involved in the community. My brother has coached baseball, lacrosse and football. Both his kids grew up and went to Farmingdale High School. I’ve been involved with civic organizations like Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. When the clock was dedicated across from Moby Drugs, I was involved with its dedication. So we have a civic presence as well.” As one of Long Island’s only complete furniture manufacturers that does finishing, upholstering and woodworking on site, Avanti Furniture Corp. works with numerous wholesalers, designers and architects. Luxury hotels make up a considerable portion of the Avanti customer base and recent projects include manufacturing 550 chairs for the Waldorf Astoria, doing woodwork for the new Grand Hyatt at 157 57th St. and creating banquettes for the Carnegie Hall cafeteria. It’s a long way from when Bagnasco’s father, a descendant of a long line of furniture craftsmen and designers, returned from a family Christmas vacation to find he’d been forced out as a partner in his former business, Customized Décor. Reeling from this unexpected development, Frank Bagnasco took a huge leap of faith and moved out to the suburbs. “My father getting squeezed out was the best thing that happened,” Kevin Bagnasco said. “He put a deposit on this building with an option to buy

From left: Steven Bagnasco, Kevin Bagnasco and Thomas Bagnasco

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and always said he started with a prominent furniture company that roll of cotton and one chair to work was going out of business in High on in the back of the building. There Point, NC and setting up a showroom were times that were so tough that in the Tar Heel State for about eight he pawned my mother’s engagement years. Through it all, Avanti mainring and borrowed money from his tained its Farmingdale home base, mother-in-law to start the business. expanding enough to purchase a My father was a hustler and 5,000-square foot warehouse at salesperson who wound 130 Verdi St. The company’s up getting a lot of reputation for the quality the craftsmen that and uniqueness of its were working at custom furniture led We are creating Customized Décor environments so when to servicing a broad to go with him. He base that you walk through your clientele set up beautiful included Aretha home, you want to feel Franklin, Canadian vignettes and he good about it. was working with Prime Minister Pierre —Avanti Furniture’s great designers.” Trudeau, Governor Kevin Bagnasco According to Bill Clinton and two Bagnasco, his father “... Bahranian princes. For had that nice Italian dream to Bagnasco, his company’s devotion have all his kids work in the family to quality and a desire to not make business—for better or worse,” he said one sale, but instead land a customer with laugh. The late patriarch’s wish for life, has been a key to Avanti’s came true as all five of his children longevity and success. put in time at Avanti Furniture at “Detail is important to us and we some point. Son Kevin would go on will not sacrifice dollars for quality,” road selling and trying to drum up Kevin Bagnasco said. “We’ve always business on a wholesale basis in Ohio been fair with customers, both on and Florida during summer break sales price and delivery. We put a lot from earning his CPA degree at Boston more into our product than other peoCollege. By 1982, he was working in ple do. There are upholsters out there the family business full-time. With who won’t even strip a chair and will fortunes ebbing and flowing over just go right over the fabric. We stand the decades, among the out-of-state behind our work and while we haven’t ventures Avanti became involved with been overly financially successful was opening a showroom in Dallas at this, we’ve made some beautiful after sister Clarice moved to Texas products over the years. We’ve made and buying up the inventory from a 25-foot dining room tables, gorgeous

armoires, hand-carved pieces from scratch and replicated many types of pieces for a very discerning clientele.” Bagnasco’s parents have both passed, his father in 1997 and mother in 2018. When Sister Clarice passed away last July, the decision was made to sell the Main Street property and move over to the Verdi Street warehouse, which will have a mini showroom added to the workshop/ storage functionality of the building. Inventory is being sold off with the March 31 move-out date rapidly approaching. Excited about this latest chapter for Avanti Furniture, Bagnasco lights up in discussing his love for the industry his family has made their name in. “Having people satisfied is something I enjoy,” he said. “We are creating environments so when you walk through your home, you want to feel good about it. You want to feel like you’ve got beautiful surroundings and you’re comfortable. You are creating somebody’s environment and it can make them really happy to really enjoy where they live, so that’s what we try and do.” For more information about Avanti Furniture, call 516-293-8220, or go to @avantifurniturecorp to visit their Instagram and Facebook pages. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: dgilderubio@anton mediagroup.com

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Westbury Hails The DPW Crews BY FRANK RIZZO

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he snowstorm that passed through our area on Feb. 1-2 was fresh in the memory as the Village of Westbury Board of Trustees met for its monthly meeting. Mayor Peter Cavallaro said the heavy downfall “necessitated us having to suspend sanitation both Monday and Tuesday. Generally speaking, we don’t like to do two days of suspension, but the storm was particularly difficult [given its] duration and the amount of snow that we received. In order to do the proper job and clean the streets, the crews were working basically all day on Monday—starting very early, I think at 3 a.m. on Monday—and working all day. And even though basically all of the base snow had been removed, we had them doing clean up on Tuesday.” He added, “I have to say that I thought they did a tremendous job in terms of keeping on top of the storm and we’ve received a good number of compliments from residents about the way DPW handled that. I passed [the compliments] on to DPW to share with the workers.” On Monday, Feb. 1 at 7:25 p.m., the mayor wrote on the village’s Facebook page: “I want to thank our DPW staff for the tremendous effort they made today and last night dealing with this very difficult storm. I just completed a drive through every section of the village and found every road the be nearly to pavement and all roads easily passable. Since it is still snowing and the wind is blowing snow onto the roads, there is some snow cover, but the roads are generally in great shape. There are a few trouble spots and the typical problem areas where cars are left on roads, but again, the staff has done a terrific job. I did send crews back to several spots that should be in the process of being addressed now or soon.” Trustee Steven Corte noted that, being retired, he spent a couple of days at the DPW “just to watch the operation as it unfolds. These guys did a tremendous job and I would say that the plan to suspend sanitation pick-up for the second day was probably the smartest thing to do, because they went back and tidied up the places that needed it.” He added, “Unfortunately, our biggest problem is the residents, because they insist on throwing snow back out in the street. And they don’t get cars off the road, making it more difficult for us to do the job we have to do. But beyond that, from the leadership on down, I think it was tremendous.” The mayor told resident Chester

Westbury road crews began working at 3 a.m. on Feb. 1 to keep up with the heavy snowfall. (Photo courtesy of Ray Muntz)

union has a built-in increase of 1.5 percent per year, complicating efforts to stay under the limit. “The board is always committed to adapting a budget that’s responsible, and always committed to adapting a budget with the lowest impact on our residents,” Cavallaro said. “As I’ve said in the last couple of budget messages that I’ve issued, even though we’ve been able to stay under the tax cap— and I think we’ve had three 0 percent budgets in the last five or six years, and negligible increases in the other years— there may come a day in enacting a responsible budget that we might have to consider breaching the tax cap.” He added, “I don’t know if it’s this coming year, but this allows us the flexibility to do it if required to.”

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Cavallaro said he and Old Westbury Mayor Ed Novick sent a joint letter to the state regarding road and pothole repairs on Jericho Turnpike, which splits the villages. He also sent a letter to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding their failure to maintain the right-of-way on two spots, Asbury Avenue and Baldwin Drive. Both roads adjoin the Northern State Parkway, operated by the state. “We got increasing concerns and complaints from residents about the overgrown nature of those places and broken fences and trees that have come down,” Cavallaro said. “Unfortunately, the state DOT when it comes to those issues is not very responsive. The first step in the proThis breach is the New York State right-of-way on Asbury Avenue in Westbury is a concern for Mayor Peter Cavallaro, who seeks to have the state cess of trying to get them addressed DOT will fix problems like this. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) is sending them those letters and we did that. We will be asking our state “We’ve had this hearing every year McGibbon, who asked about the costs and we’ve adapted this local law every representatives in the Senate and of snow clean-up, that “we budget Assembly to follow-up and try to get every year enough for several storms. year, and then we’ve always rescindsome action on that.” ed it before we got to our budget,” We do a five-year rolling average. He mentioned that the village was Cavallaro observed. “We’ve never We’re well within the budget. This going to fix fencing on Baldwin Drive was a storm where we used a material exceeded the tax cap.” after the DOT failed to act, but got a Under state law, municipalities and portion of it because the workers were stern letter warning about encroachschool districts are limited to a tax levy out on overtime for a good portion of ing on state property. the storm. But that’s what [the money] increase to the lesser of 2 percent or “Some of these conditions really the rate of inflation. is there for.” need to be fixed. We have a spot in The village has yet to calculate the “This past year has been tremenparticular where there is a breach in cost of the storm, the mayor noted. If dously difficult in terms of the fiscal the fence and a kid or a dog could the 2020-21 storm budget of $97,500 [impact] to the village. We’ve had a wander onto the parkway through the isn’t fully used up, the money is lot of loss of revenue due to COVID, brush, ” the mayor said. “That really transferred elsewhere or becomes part and we had extra expenses,” Cavallaro needs to be addressed, so we’ve got to of the surplus. said. “That doesn’t necessarily carry stay on top of it. The state, obviously, is over to next year. But it may, and the not in the greatest financial shape, so Piercing the Cap tax cap this year is under 2 percent they are not willing to do extra work.” As it does annually, the village with the rate of inflation.” passed a resolution allowing it to Clerk/Treasurer Robert Juliano said What did you think of this pierce the state-mandated tax cap. Its the inflation rate was 1.31 percent. article? Share your thoughts fiscal year begins June 1, 2021. The Cavallaro pointed out that the with me by email at: frizzo@ antonmediagroup.com budget is generally unveiled in March. village’s contract with its employees

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Museums don’t allow standing too close to the paintings, as it’s a threat to the art and not ideal for the patron either. When viewed close, brush strokes can be seen, but not the subject matter. This week has you stepping back and back and back until the scale of a situation is comprehensible and manageable. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The place has not lost its inherent qualities, though the excitement has gone dormant for you, the novelty worn completely off. For someone new, it will vibrate with vitality. To see it that way again, invite those who haven’t been there before and be a keenly observant witness to their discovery process.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The theme of the day can change at any moment you decide to take charge of it. When things start to go awry, shift the conversational topic. Aim the remote control at your thoughts and channel surf. Tell your heart to dial up a new station -- one playing the sort of song that makes you light enough for spaceflight. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Many view the problem without seeing it or noticing much about the scene. They are the unthinking propagators of mediocrity at best, evil at worst. Not you. You’re wide awake. It will be impossible for you to move through the week without responding to a fundamental moral imperative to improve matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It hurts to love more than they love back. Since you cannot control how much someone loves you, you can only restore balance by matching what is given to you. As for the extra -- put it into a secret diary. Write it in a song. Bury it in the yard. Just don’t give it where it’s not well-received, or you’re back to square one. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are unique and extraordinary; however, your problem is not. There are untold numbers of people all around the world having the same issue right this very minute. Solutions abound and are readily available. Books, lectures, treatments... jump into it and start trying things out to see what works for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The week is driven by unconscious emotions and desires and if you try to feed, calm, serve or solve these using logical answers you are bound for frustration. The heart has nonsensical solutions that take daring to try but you will be astounded at how quickly things can change with an experimental attitude. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Skipping ahead in relationships is like fast-forwarding a movie -- set-ups get missed, the action makes less sense, a spirit of disconnection pervades. Don’t hurry things. Settle into the process and take every step in order and you just might find that this plays out like a favorite movie. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will close emotional distance by getting to know someone better. This is impossible to do when expectations run high. Assumptions about who someone is or who you want them to be definitely get in the way. When all that is dropped, an honest and true picture emerges. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve had it both ways -- seized opportunities and passed them up because you just weren’t feeling it. Neither is more correct; it just depends on where you’re at and where you’re going. Decide what you’re looking for and focus on it, so whichever way you want to go with opportunities, you won’t regret it.

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Attracted to your shining soul, your support group grows without any effort from you. Angels drift into your life like they belong there and continue to lift you all year in various ways, including inspiration, coaching, mentorship and romance. You’ll in turn provide another with care and guidance, not exactly paying it forward, just sharing what you know which comes naturally for you and happens to make you money at different points, too. Your financial style shifts to reflect the specialized knowledge you acquire this summer. Diversify, then double down on what works for you. COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

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Date: 2/19/21

lution: In the garden state

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). While good conversation will flow between the usual suspects this week, if you want great conversation, open the circle to outsiders. Social discourse will be invigorated by the new blood. When a fresh face comes onto the scene, you’re likely to learn a different side of even people you’ve known a long time.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You care a lot but don’t want to seem like you do. Maybe it would feel conspicuous and embarrassing to seem eager, though anyone in your position would be, with something so desirable hanging in the balance. Showing some vulnerability is authentic, relatable and takes more courage than trying to hide it.

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POLICE REPORT Burglary In New Cassel The Third Squad is investigating a burglary that occurred on Jan. 31 at 1:30 a.m. in New Cassel. Third Precinct officers responded to Nabenn Laundromat, located at 1008 Prospect Ave., for a burglary. The investigation determined three male subjects entered the laundromat through a broken side glass door. Once inside, the subjects broke the coin machine and removed an undisclosed amount of money. The subjects fled on foot in an unknown direction. Subject 1 is described as a male, wearing a plaid jacket and dark pants. Subject 2 is described as a male, wearing a black jacket and dark pants. Subject 3 is described as a male, wearing a dark sweatshirt and light pants. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.

DWI Arrest In Oyster Bay

Marine Bureau officers report the arrest of an Oyster Bay man for an incident that occurred on Feb. 1 at 12:30 p.m. in Oyster Bay. According to officers, while traveling southbound on Rt. 106, in their

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unmarked vehicle, officers encountered a Dodge Ram, with its plow attached, swerving into their lane of traffic, narrowing missing their vehicle. After conducting a vehicle stop, the 30-year-old driver, Deyvi CastilloChavarria, was found to be operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He was then placed under arrest without further incident. Castillo-Chavarria is charged with driving while intoxicated and numerous other vehicle and traffic law offenses. He was arraigned on Feb. 2.

Drug Arrest In East Meadow

The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for the possession of a controlled substance that occurred on Feb. 3 at 3:05 p.m. in East Meadow. According to Narcotics Vice Detectives, officers on patrol observed a white 2021 BMW traveling south on East Meadow Avenue. The vehicle had no front bumper or front license plate. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop near the intersection of Front Street. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle and had 24-year-old Ralik Shaheem Petty exit the vehicle from

the driver’s seat in order to conduct an investigation. During the investigation, a substance believed to be marijuana and several controlled substances were recovered. Petty was placed under arrest without incident. Petty is charged with five counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, three counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and several vehicle and traffic law infractions. He was arraigned on Feb. 4 in Mineola.

Car Accident In New Hyde Park Leads To Arrest

Third Squad detectives report the arrest of two Brooklyn men for an incident that occurred on Feb. 6 at 2:40 a.m. in New Hyde Park. Officers responded to a single car auto accident involving a vehicle that slid off the road and struck a tree at Jericho Turnpike and Covert Avenue. Both occupants, 24-year-old driver Joshua Shawn Lozada and 39-year-old Melvin Cardines Jr. remained at the scene, both uninjured. A tow truck responded and towed the vehicle from the scene. After towing the

vehicle to a tow yard, the tow truck driver observed a handgun on the rear passenger floor of the car and called police. Officers recovered the loaded gun and responded back to the original accident scene where Lozada and Cardines remained awaiting a taxi. After attempting to place them under arrest, Lozada resisted arrest before being placed into custody. Cardines was arrested without further incident. After being placed into custody, Lozada was found to be in possession of an additional loaded handgun as well as a quantity of marijuana. During his processing, Lozada became irate and attempted to strike a detective with his fist. Upon attempting to gain control of Lozada, he intentionally whipped his head backwards striking an officer in the head causing him to suffer a nose bleed and a contusion. Lozada is charged with two counts of second-degree assault, unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. Cardines is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Both were arraigned on Feb. 6.

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