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Soundview Cinemas Loses Lawsuit Against Insurer

oundview Cinemas, a movie theater located at 7 Soundview Marketplace in Port Washington filed a lawsuit claiming that their insurer, Great American Insurance Group, was responsible for covering the cost of losses they endured due to COVID-19. The theater closed on March 16, 2020 following New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, which declared the state a disaster emergency— forcing all non-essential businesses to cease operation until further notice due to the pandemic. See rest of the story on page 4 Port Washington News (USPS 438-940) Postmaster: Send address changes to Long Island Community Newspapers, P.O. Box 1578, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. Entered as periodicals postage paid at the Post Office at Mineola, N.Y. and additional mailing offices under the Act of Congress. Published 51 weeks with a double issue the last week of the year by Long Island Community Newspapers, 132 East Second St., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (P.O. Box 1578). Phone: 516-747-8282. Price per copy is $1.25. Annual subscription rate is $26 in Nassau County.

Two Schreiber students launch pay it forward initiative From left: The owner of Carlo’s, Danny Cenatiempo, Kate Goodman and Alec Goodman.

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Making A Difference One Slice At A Time BY CAROLINE RYAN

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wo Schreiber High School sophomores Kate and Alec Goodman have found a way to give back to those in need of a meal with their initiative Port Pays It Forward (PPIF). The siblings came up with this idea in December 2020 during their holiday recess when they had extra time at home. They began researching for ways they could give back to the community and came across an article about the concept of Sospeso in Italy. The name Sospeso comes from Caffè Sospeso, which means “suspended coffee,” and is the Neapolitan practice of anonymously paying for a coffee ahead for someone else in need. “We were intrigued and as we dug deeper we read about other cafes and restaurants here in the United States that have successfully applied this very concept to make a difference for businesses and community members. We decided to bring this idea to Port Washington,” the siblings said. The Goodman’s decided to consult their favorite pizzeria Carlo’s Pizza in Port Washington to see if they could help apply this initiative to the Port community. “We are longtime Carlo’s Pizza lovers and since Carlo’s was the very first restaurant we ordered takeout from after months of home-cooked meals in quarantine at the onset of COVID-19, we thought it was fitting to start the program with them with the hopes to expand to other local establishments,” the siblings said. “With family back home in Italy, Carlo’s ownership was familiar with the Sospeso concept and agreed to host their very own Sospeso with pizza slices.” The Pay It Forward initiative allows customers the option of donating $3 to buy a slice of pizza for the next person in need. Those who wish to donate will fill out a message of kindness on a Post-It Note and stick to the wall inside the restaurant for redemption. “It not only gives pizza to people in need but it promotes kindness within the community,” Kate said. Residents who are in need of a free meal can go inside, grab a Post-It note off of the wall and redeem a slice of

Post-It Notes with kind messages can be redeemed for free pizza at Carlo’s. (Contributed photos)

Kate and Alec Goodman delivered pizza to Community Mainstreaming. pizza free of charge. So far the initiative has been quite successful. The Port Pays It Forward Team donated the first $500 worth of slices as well as program supplies, signage, social media, PR and marketing management. With the help of the

community, the PPIF team has been able to donate more than $3,000 and 1,000 slices of pizza. “Our goal is to bring the community together one business and one customer at a time, to ensure community members have a bite

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to eat if in need, but to also support local businesses,” Alec said. “We’ve worked closely to get the program off the ground with the owners of Carlo’s Pizza, Daniel Centatiempo and Roberto Pallagrosi, who have really embraced the program. Danny even got Port Pays It Forward/Carlo’s t-shirts designed that he’s been giving out to customers who participate in the program.” On Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, the PPIF team delivered pizza pies to feed residents of Community Mainstreaming, an organization which provides certified residences and support for people with developmental disabilities. They are also in the midst of working with the Port Washington Parent Resource Center to do the same for them and all of their 45 outreach families. “We want everyone to join in and give if you can, take if you need,” Kate said. “We live in a special place here in Port, where people truly want to help. It’s been a hard year for everyone, and we have learned that little things make a big difference in people’s lives, whether it’s food or support. Port Pays It Forward makes it possible to help others with a ripple effect of kindness. We want to spread the word to everyone to go to Carlo’s if you’re in need to redeem the hundreds of donated slices. We just want to bring support and happiness to Port families.” The siblings are hoping to expand their initiative to other local restaurants and coffee shops in the area. Carlo’s Pizza is located at 109 Main St. in Port Washington. To participate in the Port Pays It Forward initiative, customers can donate in-person at Carlo’s Pizza or through Venmo @ Portpaysitforward. Contact the PPIF co-founders at portpaysitforward@ gmail.com. To follow the initiative on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @ portpaysitforward.

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Soundview Cinemas Loses Lawsuit Against Insurer BY CAROLINE RYAN

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oundview Cinemas, a movie theater located at 7 Soundview Marketplace in Port Washington filed a lawsuit claiming that their insurer, Great American Insurance Group, was responsible for covering the cost of losses they endured due to COVID-19. The theater closed on March 16, 2020, following New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, which declared the state a disaster emergency—forcing all non-essential businesses to cease operation until further notice due to the pandemic. Soundview Cinemas was issued a commercial insurance policy from Great American Insurance Group. The policy provided coverage for direct physical loss or damage to the property from April 10, 2019 to April 10, 2020. On March 16, 2020, the cinema company submitted a notice of loss claim to the insurance company, but the claim was rejected. “We regret to inform you that there is no coverage for this loss because according to our investigation, we are not currently aware of any evidence

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of direct physical loss or damage, and your policy’s exclusions, including loss due to virus or bacteria, apply to the claimed loss,” a letter from Great American Insurance Company that was sent to the plaintiff on May 11, 2020, stated. Court documents stated that the plaintiff accused the defendants of “breaching the insurance policy, negligence, failure to properly procure insurance and for a breach of fiduciary duty.” Justice Timothy S. Driscoll of the Supreme Court’s Nassau County Commercial Division dismissed the lawsuit from the defendants, which

included Great American Insurance Group, Great American Insurance Company of New York, Jimcor Agency Inc., Five Star Coverage Corp. and Wilkinson and Krause Agency Inc. ruling that a commercial insurance policy is not responsible for covering the cost of economic losses due to the pandemic. Court documents stated that “federal courts in New York and throughout the country have almost uniformly held that loss of use of premises due to COVID-19 related government orders does not trigger business income coverage based on physical loss to property.”

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In his Feb. 10 ruling, Driscoll stated that, “while the court is sympathetic to the economic consequences resulting from the closure of plaintiff’s movie theater, the court concurs with the majority view that loss of use of the premises due to COVID-19 related government orders does not constitute ‘direct physical loss of or damage to the property,’ that would trigger Business Income coverage under the policy.” The insurance brokers’ motion to dismiss the case was granted. Movie theater’s have been allowed to reopen with reduced capacity as of Oct. 23, 2020 but Soundview Cinemas has yet to reopen. PEBB Enterprises, a private real estate investment firm, along with New York-based Sagamore Hill Partners purchased the Soundview Marketplace complex in December 2020 for an undisclosed price. There is no word yet as to if or when the movie theater will reopen or if the purchase of the property will affect the theater’s reopening. What did you think of this story? Share it with me at cryan@antonmediagroup.com

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Embracing Change In the words of Ben Franklin, “Change is the only constant in life.” Change is something that we all must learn to accept. Some changes are bigger than others, but change is inevitable. Our acceptance and ability to adapt to change is critical to our happiness. I recently became aware of the need to accept change when moving out of my childhood home after fifteen years. I felt sad, nostalgic and slightly overwhelmed throughout the process of purging, packing and reminiscing. I decided that instead of feeling blue about leaving my past behind, I would try to be excited about the future and my new home. Change can often act as a reset, a time to try and feel something new. Although my daily life may be different going forward, it is up to me to make the most of the change. Sometimes we are forced to take a crash course in change and adapt quickly. Many of us had heard of COVID-19 last January but never

Zack Siegel Student at Schreiber High School in Port Washington

expected the changes we would be forced to make almost overnight when the pandemic became our reality. We learned how to work and attend school from home. We entertained ourselves with absurd television programs about underground big cat breeding. We began to appreciate how valuable and enjoyable our family’s company can be and how precious life is. All of our lives are far different from before the pandemic, but that does not mean that they are worse. Many of us have embraced the changes we were forced

to make and found at least one silver lining. While some change cannot be anticipated, there are other changes that one can predict and plan for their occurrence. Every four years, we are confronted with the possibility of new leadership for our country. Sometimes the political party in control stays the same and sometimes we have a complete change. Regardless of what party wins, we must learn to adapt to our new leadership team. We can choose to fight this change and create political divide or accept the change and use it as a basis to come together and work for a better tomorrow. One interesting thing about change is that the nature of the actual change does not matter. There is always an opportunity to decide how we want to react to it. Take me moving, for example. Not only has my family moved, but we have made an interim move before our final destination. Since I have been living in my new “temporary” home, I

have felt happier and even a sense of excitement. Does this have anything to do with moving? No. I attribute the change in my attitude to the change of scenery and my determination to make the most out of this new experience. I have realized that although I am not living in the house that I called home for so many years, home is more than just a place. Home is where my family is. The ability to use change as a checkpoint in life can be implemented in any circumstance, big or small. Starting a new quarter in school? Re-evaluate your study habits and your attitude towards success. Starting a new sports season? Take a look at your training and practice methods. Starting a diet? Don’t just set a goal, think about why you want to reach your goal and how it will make you feel. Remember, change is unavoidable, it is up to us to embrace it. —Zack Siegel is a senior at Schreiber High School

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Virtual enterprise students ranked top-150 in the nation

hile most high school students make their studies a top order of business, the upperclassmen at Paul D. Schreiber High School make business their top priority, literally. Through the district’s Virtual Enterprise (VE) course, Port Washington students have the opportunity to discover their entrepreneurship skills while participating in a virtual bank, simulating a real bank environment, all while sitting in the classroom. “I’m extremely proud of these students who are capitalizing on an educational opportunity that truly transforms a classroom environment into a professional work environment,” Dr. Michael Hynes, superintendent of Port Washington Union Free School District, said. “With Jennifer’s help, our virtual enterprise students are becoming independent-thinking business professionals, enhancing their college readiness and career preparation. Everything they’ve accomplished thus far, regionally and nationally, is very well earned.” Despite the challenges that the

2020-21 school year has presented, students in Jennifer Herber’s VE class— teamed to create two firms: Allergy Alligator and Temp-a-ware— used their business sense to earn national recognition. Allergy Alligator and Temp-a-ware were ranked among the top-150 firms out of 500 that participated. While overseeing their virtual firms and conducting business with others, nationally and internationally, Port’s students have become knowledgeable on how to manage cash flow, lines of credit, payroll and several additional banking aspects to effectively operate a business. Most recently, Schreiber was ranked among the top-10 in the United States in the Design for Delight Competition, a live Zoom presentation competition where students described the product development process of their firm. For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at www. portnet.org and go to their Facebook page. —Submitted by the Port Washington Union Free School District

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John Talbot’s second grade class created a gratitude quilt, which is currently being displayed in the lobby of St. Francis Hospital. (Photo courtesy of the Port Washington School District)

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Port second graders craft gratitude quilt for St. Francis Hospital

ort Washington second graders at South Salem Elementary School kicked off the month of February by thanking local healthcare heroes from the bottom of their hearts for their continued hard work throughout the pandemic. John Talbot’s second grade class took colored markers to paper to showcase their appreciation for St. Francis Hospital’s healthcare heroes through handwritten, heartfelt messages and beautiful drawings. Each student’s individual artwork was later used to create a gratitude quilt, which is currently being displayed

in the lobby of St. Francis Hospital. The initiative served as an opportunity for students to understand the importance of cooperation and teamwork in achieving a positive outcome, similar to social responsibility related to the pandemic, as well as a reminder to healthcare workers that they are appreciated during the most difficult of times. 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 School District

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Port Police Honors First African American Officer

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s we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the life and legacy of Thomas Brown, who became the Port Washington Police District’s first African American officer in 1940. On January 16, 1940, Brown was sworn in as a Special Officer, assigned Shield no. 9. Over the course of his 16 years with the district, his duties included the juvenile unit and Police Athletic League. During his career he made multiple contributions to our community, most notably improving police and community relations and improving the way we work together to solve issues affecting our neighborhood. Special Officer Brown retired on September 1, 1956, due to a Line of Duty Injury. His courage, honor and service will never be forgotten. —Submitted by the Port Washington Police District Thomas Brown was the Port Washington Police District’s first African American police officer. (Photo courtesy of the Port Washington Police District)

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Port Library To Hold Virtual Job Search Boot Camp

ith the current unemployment rate for New York State teetering between eight and nine percent, recent graduates of the ECNY Job Search Boot Camp Program at the Port Washington Public Library are defying the odds and gaining employment at a remarkable rate. Presented by Maria Themistocleous-Frey, President and Founder of Executive Consultants of New York, Corp., and creator of the Job Search Boot Camp®, and Maria Duchin, Career Strategist at Executive Consultants of New York, Corp. and in coordination with the Port Washington Public Library Career and Personal Finance Center led by Research Librarian Denise Anchico, the program boasts an average employment attainment rate of 36 percent. Established in 2010, ECNY Job Search Boot Camp found its way to the library in 2012. Although boot camp is offered at other locations throughout Long Island, Port Washington is the only library that offers it. Originally funded by former

New York State Assemblywoman Michelle E. Schimel and former New York State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso, the program now sustains itself with grants from the Greentree Foundation and generous support from the Port Washington Public Library. The eight-week program, now running virtually, is open initially to Port Washington and Town of North Hempstead residents, and eventually opens up to nonresidents, helps up to 40 participants learn how to conduct an effective job search, develop objectives and personal branding, improve their resume and cover letters and perfect the ideal elevator pitch. Leonie B., a former pharmaceutical salesperson, recently completed the course in December, “[The instructors] showed that they cared about the attendees and were very supportive if

we needed them out of the scheduled class times. They were also very patient and resourceful.” Upon completion of the Fall 2020 ECNY Job Search Boot Camp Program, 73 percent of the participants were actively interviewing and the class generated a cumulative 94 interviews throughout the sessions. In an environment teeming with social distancing, face coverings and an ever-present awareness of the COVID-19 virus, the number of interviews (both in-person and virtual) booked among the students within two weeks after Boot Camp increased to 121. “Every single month we have a Boot Camp alumni meeting,” Themistocleous-Frey said. “It’s a wonderful networking opportunity and we often invite companies who are hiring or we’ll teach a class. Before the pandemic we had an in-person

“glamshots” alumni event with professional photographers and makeup artists for LinkedIn headshots. So many Boot Campers have gotten jobs because of other former Boot Campers and that’s really a big reason as to why we do this.” “Being out of work for a while and in career transition is hard enough, during the pandemic it was and is, incredibly challenging,” Yvonne B., another December Bootcamp attendee said. “Having the weekly meetings was a huge help in keeping me connected and on track with my job search.” The Spring 2021 ECNY Job Search Boot Camp® on Zoom will take place Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, 19, 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration began on Feb. 23 for Port Washington and TONH Residents. Registration for all others begins on March 2 at 10 a.m. Preference will be given to first time registrants. Visit www.PWPL.org/events for more information and to sign up. —Submitted by the Port Washington Public Library

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n Nov. 5, 2019, Legislator John Ferretti was outside his Levittown home with his family and a two-year-old Tibetan Terrier named Benny. While outside, a neighbor’s dog escaped a nearby backyard and attacked Benny. Ferretti, along with the help of two other neighbors, tried to remove the attacking dog’s jaws from Benny, but could not get them to release. Finally, after Benny gave up fighting, and laid down lifeless, the neighbor’s dog finally let go of the terrier. Miraculously, Benny survived, but at a cost. He was forced to undergo multiple surgeries costing thousands of dollars. He suffered five fractured ribs, bruised lungs, a fractured chest cavity and multiple lacerations. “I saw Legislator Ferretti just a few short hours after the attack on Benny happened, and you could see how visibly upset he was about this,” Legislator Rose Marie Walker said. “Our pets are like our children, and when something like this happens, it’s a terrible ordeal. This law will make sure that residents know about dangerous dogs in the neighborhoods and know to take precautions when in the area.” Previously, other news reporting agencies have received a noncommittal response from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about her stance on the proposed Benny’s Law, according to Ferretti. The only thing he knew is that she would be reviewing the legislation before making a determination. “Since our press conference [about Benny’s Law] last Monday [Feb. 8], there has not been a meeting of the legislature,” said Ferretti. “Presumably, [Benny’s Law] will be passed on Monday [Feb. 22].” The meeting will be held after this story went to press. Ferretti said the law has unanimous support of the public safety committee, based on a meeting held before the Feb. 8 press conference, and full support of the legislative majority. “I would assume it’s going to have the full support of the minority as well, but I don’t know that for sure,” said Ferretti. Following the attack, the dog that attacked Benny was taken by the Town of Hempstead and brought before a judge to determine if it could be returned to the community. The judge ruled that the dog was indeed a dangerous dog, but since the dog only attacked Benny, and did not bite Ferretti or any other people, the judge was forced to return the dog to its

Benny and Johnny Ferretti, December 2020 Courtesy of the Ferretti family

judge has determined that you have a owner, with no notice being given to the neighbors in the community that a dangerous dog, but then move to the Town of North Hempstead or Town of dangerous dog lived at that house. After the ordeal, it was also revealed Oyster Bay, there is no mechanism for those towns or your new neighthat the dog had a long bors, to know that you have history of attacking other a dangerous dog,” Rogers dogs. said. “This law and this As a result of this, database will help Ferretti and Walker protect not just our joined with Nassau dogs and pets, but County’s Society also our neighbors for the Prevention from other dangerous of Cruelty to dogs throughout the Animals (SPCA) county. It will also give Officer Gary Rogers owners of dangerous and Ferretti’s 8-yeardogs the information they old son Johnny, to need to help their announce legislapet and protect it tion to stop other Benny Ferretti has made a full and others from it.” families from havrecovery following his near-death The police departing to go through attack. Courtesy of the Ferretti family ment will work with this same ordeal. the Nassau SPCA to maintain a registry “Benny’s Law,” as Ferretti has dubbed of judicially determined dangerous the bill, mandates that if a judge dogs, which will include the address determines that a dog meets the high of the property the dog is housed, the threshold of being a “dangerous dog,” date of the incident, the duration of the then the owners of said dog must mail the judicial order, as well as notification dangerous dog designation, as well as the breed, weight, age and color of the dog. to all their neighbors within 1,000 feet “This is a very high threshold that (approximately six-block radius) to you would have to reach to be on this make sure they know of the potential threat. The notification will include the registry; it’s not just a complaint that a dog is dangerous,” said Ferretti. “It has address of the dangerous dog and its identifying traits. An affidavit of mailing to be an unprovoked attacked, where the police are called, animal control must be filled out afterward. comes to removed the dog, and then it “This is a very important law, has to go in front of a judge.” because if you live in, say, the Town Owners of both dogs would be of Hempstead and a district court

summoned and only then would the judge make a determination that the animal is dangerous. “The word ‘dangerous’ is somewhat misleading, it’s not just someone saying [the dog is] dangerous. There has to be a real, real serious incident precipitating being judiciously dangerous,” Ferretti said. Speaking about his awareness of other neighborhood dogs and his own dog’s attack, Ferretti said, “I didn’t even know that a dog lived in this house, and it has lived in the house across the street from me for years. And that is because, to the owner’s credit, they were taking the proper precautions and never letting the dog out [unsupervised in the front yard]; accidents happen.” “Since that day when Benny was attacked, I continue to watch community members walk past that house with their pets and young children, unaware that a dangerous dog lives just steps away,” Ferretti said. “This legislation will help to keep residents safe and informed; hopefully saving residents from having to go through what Benny, my family and I have had to go through.” Ferretti said he has received calls from across the county, and even some from pet owners across the country, who have suffered similar or worse violent attacks on their own dogs, grateful of the efforts to make this law a reality. “People have also responded to me and said things like dogs aren’t dangerous, people are dangerous,” said Ferretti. “I agree with that 100 percent; this is not about villainizing dogs or changing standards to increase what is judicially dangerous, that’s not what this bill is about. “The only thing this does is provide notice when a dog is deemed dangerous,” he added. “Dogs have been deemed dangerous by judges for decades; it’s just that now when it happens, we’ll know it.” Although Benny has made a complete physical recovery, he has not recovered mentally and emotionally. To this day, Ferretti said Benny cannot be around other dogs due to intense fear, and he is unable to go outside without an emotional struggle. “The only [remaining] injury to Benny is that he’s a different dog,” said Ferretti. “He is not the same dog he was before the attack, and probably never will be again.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: chinko@ antonmediagroup.com

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Two Roslyn Juniors Receive Research Grant

oslyn High School juniors Timothy Wang and Lindsay Fabricant have each been awarded a 2021 Mini-Research Grant from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). The grants will be used to offset expenses with carrying out their research. Wang’s proposal, students’ attitudes towards different proposed physical education classes, stems from a concern that teens, especially teen girls, are not getting sufficient exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle. While students in most local high schools are required to enroll in physical education classes that meet every other day, Wang’s observations and other students’ anecdotal reports suggest that many students do not seek to capitalize on this opportunity and, instead, often try to avoid exercising during these classes. His project looks to explore how schools might be able to combat this problem and help promote more positive student experiences in physical education classes. Dr. Allyson Weseley, Coordinator of

Roslyn High School juniors Timothy Wang and Lindsay Fabricant have each been awarded a grant from NYIT. (Photos courtesy of the Roslyn School District)

Secondary Research at Roslyn High School, supported his grant application and will serve as his mentor for the project.

“It’s a project that addresses an important issue,” Dr. Weseley said. “I’m looking forward to seeing the results.” Fabricant’s proposal, the effect of

the spirit bomb origami design on the grasping capability of a pneumatic soft robotic gripper, has an engineering focus. Working from home with support from Roslyn High School science teacher Lisa Spyridon, Fabricant created a soft robotic gripper that incorporates a “spirit bomb” origami design to improve grasping capability using accessible and affordable materials, with applications in both manufacturing and prosthetics. The “spirit bomb” origami design is structurally oriented to curl into a ball, like a human finger. The goal is to create grippers that are as dexterous as human hands, improving the flexibility of four-fingered pneumatic soft robotic grippers, while maintaining their stiffness and ability to grasp objects. “A brilliantly innovative, self-motivated, driven young woman, Lindsay displays a level of passion, curiosity, and commitment unmatched by many students her age,” Lisa Spyridon, teacher and faculty advisor said. —Submitted by the Roslyn School District

North High Presents Poe: Dreams of Madness

North High School’s Junior Players will present Allyssa Hynes’ play, Poe: Dreams of Madness, based on the gothic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. The production has been filmed and will be presented as a virtual movie premiere on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., with an online pre-show get-together at 7:30 p.m. This play features five of Poe’s best-known works, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Raven,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” In order to meet health and safety guidelines, Junior Players delved into a completely new way of putting on a show this school year. Student performances were recorded, edited together, and formatted for an online audience. Poe: Dreams of Madness will be

presented online free of charge. A link to the virtual movie premier will be provided the week of Feb. 22, along with additional details for viewing. After the premiere, the link will be provided to those who would like to view it at their own convenience. Donations to the North High Junior Players will be accepted. This performance by Junior Players is under the direction of Ilana Meredith Schikler, with designs by Linda Haase and editing by Michael Meehan. For more information, contact Ilana Meredith Schikler at ischikler@greatneck.k12.ny.us or visit the Junior Players web page at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/domain/3281. —Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

North High School’s Junior Players will present Allyssa Hynes’ play, Poe: Dreams of Madness on Saturday, Feb. 27. (Photo courtesy of Great Neck Schools)

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Wantagh Fire Department Leads Charge On Multi-Alarm Call

ust before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Wantagh Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1294 Lois Lane in Seaford. Chief of Department Ken Kelly was first to respond. While en route, he was notified by Dispatcher Ed Campis that the Nassau County Police Department was on scene reporting a working fire, prompting Chief Kelly to transmit a “Signal 10.” Second Assistant Chief Lenny Mathewson and Third Assistant Chief Bill Stevens also responded as Kelly arrived on the scene within a minute of the initial call and gave a thorough size-up. Engine 7 was first to arrive, led by Ex-Captain Dan Brandon. Crews went quickly to work securing a water supply from a nearby hydrant, stretching a hose line and entering the house to locate and extinguish the blaze, which

Wantagh firefighters checking under the eaves of the home for an extension of the interior fire (Photos by Paul Mazza/Zone2Photo)

had traveled from the first to the second floor and attic. Engine 2, led by Captain Tom Melendez, stretched a second hose line as backup and to protect the interior staircase. Crews from Ladder 1, led by Captain Bruce Sparke and Ladder 2, led by Lieutenant Alexis Avolio, commenced work searching the house, raising ladders and opening

up walls and ceilings to check for extension of the fire. Engines 3 and 5 were on scene and crews provided relief to the initial interior teams. EMS coverage at the scene was by crews from Rescues 2, 5 and Rehab 2. Mutual aid was provided at the scene by the North Massapequa Fire Department and Bethpage

A fire at 1294 Lois Lane in Seaford led to a multi-alarm response from a number of local firehouses Fire Departments for Truck Companies, while the Levittown Fire Department sent a F.A.S.T. Truck. Standby coverage at Wantagh Station 2 was by Bethpage Engine 905, North Bellmore Ladder 657 and Levittown Rescue 628. The cause of the fire, which is not considered suspicious, may be the result of some work that was being done at

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Veteran Levittown Firefighters Remembered

he officers and members of the Levittown Fire Department are saddened to announce the recent passing of two 50-year members. Ex-Chief and United States Air Force veteran John “Jack” Sager passed away on Jan. 10, at the age of 84. He joined the department in February 1962 as a member of Ladder Company 1 and served there as firefighter, Lieutenant and Captain before being elected to Deputy Chief. He was elected as Chief of the Department in January 1974 and after completing his term, continued as an active member of the department and Ladder Co. 1 for a total of 58 years. Former department and District Treasurer and United States Navy

veteran Vincent Raab passed away on Jan. 16, at the age of 76. He joined the department in June 1971 as a member of Engine Co. 5 where he served as firefighter and Company Treasurer. He then dedicated the bulk of his tenure serving as treasurer for every aspect of the department, including the department itself, the Levittown Fire District and the Fireman’s Benevolent Association. After completing those terms, he continued as an active member of his company and the John “Jack” Sager department for a total of 50 years. (Photo courtesy of the Levittown Fire Department) The officers and members of the department extend their sincerest members for their years of service to condolences to the respective families and thank these two honored the department and community.

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he Nassau County Legislative Majority recently joined the growing number of public officials across the state calling for the establishment of a vaccine pre-registration system to help ease the nightmarish sign-up conditions that hundreds of thousands of residents are currently experiencing. The lawmakers emphasized the importance a new registry would have, particularly for seniors who are among the most susceptible to the dangers posed by the deadly virus. “The state’s vaccination program is failing and as more individuals become eligible, it’s creating an even bigger risk to our most vulnerable citizens,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “With limited supplies and a mad scramble among millions of New Yorkers trying to obtain an appointment dealing with shifting rules, overloaded websites and interminable waits on the phone, the current system is

The county’s Legislative Majority is urging the county to focus on vaccinating seniors. (Contributed photo) simply not working and it’s time to make a change.” The solution that’s gaining support from both sides of the political aisle is a universal pre-registration program, a method that is being utilized in New Jersey, Illinois, California and Florida that allows eligible applicants to fill out the necessary paperwork in advance and then get notified when an appointment is available. “The phones in our office have been ringing constantly

from frustrated residents complaining about the difficulties with making an appointment for the vaccine,” Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford said. “While the range of callers covers the gamut of age groups, the majority are from seniors who are having the most trouble navigating the system. I’ve written to our county executive to emphasize the importance of advocating for the registry and focusing

on getting more of our older population vaccinated and at a faster rate. Hopefully she will see the merits of acting quickly on both fronts.” Nicolello, Ford and the Majority Delegation believe such a program should go even further and collect enough information in the database to identify and prioritize those most at risk, like seniors for example, so that they can get a speedy appointment as doses arrive. They also recommended that more sites be established in Nassau to treat the older population, including the creation of additional mobile units that can visit senior centers or other locations where seniors reside or can easily travel to. While the numbers continue to improve, Long Island’s COVID-19 positivity rate remains among the highest in the state. Demographically, Nassau has a higher percentage of seniors than in most regions statewide and throughout the country as well.

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he Glen Cove City School District has announced the appointment of Kim H. Rodriguez, Ph.D. as the district’s new assistant superintendent for human resources. “I am ecstatic to join the Glen Cove City School District,” Rodriguez said. “Glen Cove has a strong reputation for academic excellence and incredible

community support. I am eager to provide the District with the tools necessary to provide the best learning experience for our students and support our district personnel.” In addition to having her own private practice in counseling, Rodriguez brings more than 30 years of experience in public education to the Glen Cove City School District.

Kim H. Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Prior to joining the district, Rodriguez served as director of college & career counseling (K-12) for Southampton Public Schools. She is New York State certified in school counseling and has a state professional certification as a district leader. Rodriguez was recently awarded the Career Achievement Award from the New York School Counselors

Association (NYSSCA) for outstanding service, achievement and dedication to the counseling profession. She is currently the co-chair of the LIRACHE Superintendents/ College Presidents Partnership, Guidance Work Group and is an executive board member for Suffolk Directors of Guidance. —Submitted by Glen Cove City School District

Syosset Students Win Art, Writing Awards Thirty-four Syosset students won an overall 117 awards in the 2021 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards Regional Competition. Students were awarded gold keys, silver keys and honorable mentions for their art and writing pieces submitted in 28 categories. Gold Key pieces are automatically considered for national awards, which will be announced in March. Many of Syosset’s students received numerous individual awards over multiple categories,

with several students earning awards in both art and writing categories. Junior Caroline Zhu and Sophomore Sabrina Guo each earned an impressive listing of awards in the Art and Writing divisions, respectively. Zhu earned a total of 14 awards for her submissions in art, including three gold keys, seven silver keys and three honorable mentions. Guo earned a total of 23 awards that included five gold keys, two silver keys and 15

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Steamboats Make Way For Gold Coast Era Across North Shore

Passengers disembark a steamboat ferry from Rye in Sea Cliff, c.1910 Courtesy of Sea Cliff Village Museum

BY CHRISTY HINKO

Before the railroad began to wind its way through the quaint villages of the North Shore, the major source of transportation was the sidewheel steamboat in the early 1800s. Steamboat service ignited the luxurious and bustling Gold Coast-era of Long Island. Water travel was the only way to get from Manhattan to Long Island. The Brooklyn Bridge would not be built until 1883.

n 1827, Dr. Thomas Garvie negotiated with Cornelius Vanderbilt to begin a regular ferry service between his proposed dock facilities at Garvies Point in Glen Cove and Manhattan. The first steamboats evolved from the engineering of Robert Fulton’s 1807 design for the first practical steamboat, the Clermont. The Linnaeus, captained by Elijah Peck, was one of the first recorded steamboats to provide service to the North Shore in 1829. The Linnaeus was a small steamboat in comparison to the size of the ships that would

eventually operate on the line. She left Glen Cove every morning at 6:30 a.m., stopping at New Rochelle at 7:30 a.m., Whitestone at 8:30 a.m., before ﬁnally arriving at the Fulton Market slip. She return-voyaged every afternoon at 3 p.m. Fare one-way was a mere three shillings (one shilling would equal a small fraction of today’s penny). For the ﬁrst time, there was reliable and convenient travel from Manhattan to Long Island. Before the arrival of steamboat service, travel by water had been by sloop, a one-masted sailboat, which was much slower than steam, dependent on wind, tide, weather and

was far less dependable. The impact of steamboat service to the North Shore was immediately noticeable. Social gatherings ramped up, agricultural trade and mail service increased. With increased steamboat service from Manhattan, North Shore communities began to see civic, cultural and social organizations (debating societies, literary circles, musical and agricultural societies) begin to establish, mimicking similar organizations in New York City. To handle summer vacationers, Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and other resort villagSee STEAMBOAT on page 4A

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A painting of the Seawanhaka steamer by James Bard.

Steamboats Make Way For Gold Coast Era Across North Shore

Seawanhaka The Seawanhaka steamboat served the communities of Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and Roslyn with dependable daily ferry service to Manhattan in the mid-1800s. She was one of the fastest ships on the Sound and widely respected. On June 28, 1880, the famous ship caught fire on a return trip to Long Island, resulting in the death of dozens of passengers. One of the notable passengers aboard included William R. Grace, a wealthy industrialist who lived in Great Neck with his wife, Lillius. Grace was elected as the first Irish-American Catholic mayor of New York City in 1880. During his second term, he received the Statue of Liberty as a gift from France. Grace was saved from the fateful Seawanhaka disaster, by heeding Captain Charles Smith’s warning not to jump until he had beached the steamboat on a shoal between Ward’s and Randall’s islands. Captain Smith, who remained at the helm of his ship aflame, died a year later from the effects of the disaster. Before his death, residents of the North Shore, many of whom had commuted regularly to Manhattan aboard the Seawanhaka, presented Smith with a cash offering in appreciation of his selfless action on the day of the disaster. Among the grateful contributors there were many well-to-do people who would regularly take the Seawanhaka to fashionable North Shore resort locales like Glen Cove.

STEAMBOAT from page 3A es along the coast erected their ﬁrst hotels, resorts, taverns, clam bars and oyster houses. The arrival of steamboat service encouraged wealthy Manhattan businessmen to purchase North Shore estates as their summer homes, while still being able to commute back to the city to manage their business affairs. The Pratts, Morgans, Woolworths and Guggenheims, all took homes near steamboat landings. In 1873, when the Sea Cliff Hotel was nearly complete, a new line of steamboats, including the T. V. Arrowsmith, made two trips a day to Manhattan. Fare was 35 cents and commuter books were available for frequent travelers. More than 40 steamboats worked the line from Manhattan to the North Shore over the course of time, making stops in Whitestone, Great Neck, Sands Point, Roslyn, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing and Glen Cove. Some of the notable steamboats which had graced the shores of the island, and their years of service, included: • Linnaeus, 1829 • Croton, 1852 • George Law, 1852-1895 • Glen Cove, 1854-1861 (served as Confederate Troops transport, was burned and sunk in the James River during the Civil War) • Long Island (burned during the Civil War) • General Sedgwick, 1862-1902 • Jesse Hoyt, 1862-1889 • T.V. Arrowsmith, 1861-1910 • City of Hudson, 1864-1889 • Flushing • Statesman • Fairfield • Nimrod • Westchester • Sun • American Eagle • Norwalk • Mayflower • Island City • Stamford • Nantasket

• Wyandotte • Orient • Sagamore, ended in 1916 • D.H. Martin • Rye Cliff, 1911-1918 (reconstructed from the car ferry General Knox and primarily used for auto transport, burned at Sea Cliff south dock; the wreckage remains are approximately 200 yards off the west shore south of Dock Hill Park in Sea Cliff) • Seawanhaka, 1866-1880 (burned tragically on a return trip to the North Shore) • Idlewild, 1876-1901 During the Civil War period (April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865), the government commandeered nearly all of the steamboats for troops, supplies, food and ammunition transport in the south. The Idlewild reestablished service following the loss of the Seawanhaka. Some claim the Idlewild was the last steamboat to service the North Shore, possibly running until 1908, but a news article in the Glen Cove Echo, dated June 3, 1916, announces the ﬁnal discontinuation of steamboat service to be made by the Sagamore. The Long Island Railroad formed in 1834, but only arrived as far as Glen Cove in 1867, slowly replacing all of the coastal steamboat service. The railroad service did cost more, but was safer. Within a half of a century, rail had replaced the steamboat service. Information courtesy of Great Neck Library Local History Room, Glen Cove Public Library Robert R. Coles Long Island History Room, the archives of Harper’s Weekly, the archives of The New York Times and the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the archives of the Glen Cove Record Pilot and the Glen Cove Echo, The Splendid Steamer: Glen Cove by Edward Magnani, Long Island Chronicle (Winter 1989), the Maritime Oceanological Society of Nassau Community College.

Pictured, above: The time table for the Seawanhaka (Great Neck Library); right: an illustration of the Glen Cove Pavillion Hotel; lower, right: The Sea Cliff Landing (Sea Cliff Village Museum); lower: The Nantasket arrives at the pier.

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Honoring Long Island’s Greatest Generation Republic Aviation built 9,087 P-47 Thunderbolt ﬁghters in East Farmingdale for the U.S. Air Force from 1941-1945.

BY CHRISTY HINKO

Last year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reported that there are nearly 300,000 World War II veterans alive and well throughout the entire world; approximately 60,500 of them still reside here on Long Island, across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This is sharply down from the original estimated 16 million troops that served during the war era.

his week, Long Island historian and author Christopher Verga charts the rise of Long Island and its role in the second world war with his new book World War II Long Island: The Homefront in Nassau and Suffolk. “Documenting these veterans’ experiences accurately perseveres their legacy for the generations to come,” Verga said. He added, “A soldier can face two deaths and one of the two is the death of being forgotten.” Long Island was transformed from a pastoral rural community to a modern suburban behemoth by playing an integral role in the homefront of World War II. Dozens of Nazi spies inﬁltrated industry throughout the island and communicated industrial secrets back to Germany as the FBI chased them down. “Other factors as to why

this topic is important, is it shapes our basic understanding of our community,” Verga said. “Who we honor, our shared values and our complexities are rooted in the events that followed the war.” Long Island held the record for producing the most ﬁghter planes in the country with the rapid rebirth of its aviation sector. Five distinguished Medal of Honor recipients called the region home. Long Island as we know it was shaped by World War II’s outcome. “Between the years of America’s involvement in the war, the island’s region modernized,” Verga said. “In the span of the war and the decade that followed, the region transformed from light to moderate manufacturing, surrounded by potato ﬁelds, to a modern suburbia, with some of the most innovative aircraft industries throughout the country.”

At the close of the war, the United Nations established itself in a weapons factory in Lake Success. The dozens of military men and women who served this country during the Greatest Generation are exponentially dwindling, but are truly living legends. Verga is an instructor of Long Island history and on the foundations of American history at Suffolk Community College, as well as a contributor to the online local news sites Greater Babylon, Greater Bay Shore and Greater Patchogue. His published works include Images of America: Civil Rights Movement on Long Island, Images of America: Bay Shore and Saving Fire Island From Robert Moses. Verga has his educational doctorate from St. John’s University. His dissertation work included Long Island Native Americans and the impact of tribal recognition within their cultural identity.

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s we continue to make our way out of this pandemic, I am proud to share another special issue of blvd. with you. This luxury publication features the best of style & fashion, design & decor, entertainment and so much more, all in one place. With the current public health crisis prompting many people to move and change up their living situation, we turn to Safavieh for tips on home staging for the potential upsell. And while this potential lifestyle change has understandably spiked in the past year, most people are making the most of their stay-at-home status and looking to spruce things up. If you’re looking for a refreshing palette, consider adding this year’s Pantone colors, Illuminating (a vibrant yellow) and Ultimate Gray, to your decor. We decode the deeper meaning behind these shades. Greenery has always proven to be a very soothing element to add to your environment and to that end, we have Karen Musgrave of Hicks Nurseries check in to share gardening advice for household plants. Indoor entertainment has become crucial, particularly during the cold weather months. Christy Hinko takes us on a trip to the past when the Long Island Sound was bustling with seafaring activity, much of which centered around packed steamboats bringing daily boatloads of passengers to the North Shore for day excursions and resort activities more than a century ago. Christy continues to stay in her historical groove via her review of local historian Christopher Verga’s latest book, World War II Long Island: The Homefront in Nassau and Suffolk, which highlights our area’s crucial role in this global conflict. Other highlights in this issue are Anthony Murray’s sit-down with Renaissance entertainer Hugh Jackman along with the latest beauty and fragrance trends summarized by beauty editor Caroline Ryan. Our blvd. II lifestyles section also touches on home entertainment and BroadwayHD, a streaming platform that brings archived live theater productions to subscribers. Dave Gil de Rubio sits down with site founders/veteran producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley to discuss how the duo are feeding the appetites of live theater-starved fans. For those looking for a libation, we’ve included an overview on the history and tradition behind the Espolon line of tequila. I hope you enjoy blvd. as much as we have enjoyed creating it, and I wish you a refreshing spring season. Angela Susan Anton, Publisher

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ith the winter doldrums coming to an end, now is the perfect time to refresh your home and landscape. Take advantage of your square footage and create spaces you can enjoy inside and out with friends and loved ones throughout the year. Outdoor Living

After being cooped up all winter and for most of the past year, many of us are aching for fresh air. Consider updating your outdoor living spaces for year-round use. Adding a firepit or fireplace will extend the time you are able to spend outdoors well into the colder months of spring and fall. Perfect for toasting with friends or enjoying marshmallows with the kids, a fire source will exponentially expand the way you entertain. Include large, comfy chairs with pillows made of weatherproof

fabrics. Candles, a chandelier and a large dining table set the scene for extravagant dinner parties. An outdoor kitchen and bar completes the look and keeps the mess out of the house. Add-on to your existing patio space or work with a landscape designer to create a brand-new entertainer’s dream space. Flowers and plants add instant beauty to outdoor spaces. Start with large decorative planters by the front entryway and continue with addition-

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Include trailing potato vine and wave petunias for a showy look all summer long. In the fall and winter, add pansies, mums, grasses and ornamental cabbage and kale for a harvest feel. Always remember to pay special attention to areas you will regularly see directly from the windows of your house. If possible, also add a garden

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out every room of your home. Choose pottery and plants to fit the style and sunlight conditions of each space. Don’t forget to use a saucer underneath each pot to protect your floors. For rooms with bright light, try plants such as the fiddle leaf fig, croton, cacti and ponytail palm. Low light areas would do best with the ZZ plant, snake plant, prayer plant and English ivy. The snake plant is also a wise choice for your bedroom, as it releases oxygen at night.

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Beyond A Fresh Coat Of Paint And Simple Decluttering

Safavieh shares home-staging advice BY CHRISTY HINKO

Made popular by television shows such as HGTV’s Designed to Sell, Bravo’s Flipping Out and A&E’s Sell This House, home staging, although has been a real estate tool of the trade for many years, has really found its advantage over the past decade. “Very few people stage [by themselves] because you have to have the products in inventory, but light staging has been done for a long time,” said Michael Yaraghi, president of retail operations for Safavieh. Home staging is the preparation of a house, apartment, condo and even commercial properties, for the real estate marketplace.

taging makes a home appealing to potential buyers. The property typically sells quicker and garners more money than an unstaged home. The focus on home stagings most recently are to depersonalize a home, to improve the overall condition of the real estate and even the landscaping of a property. “Homeowners often seek out home staging services to remove their own personal belongings before staging a home to be sold,” Yaraghi said. “They realize that their own taste in decor might turn potential buyers off; their own furni-

ture might be too big or the wrong design; it’s not today’s fashionable products that you see in a magazine or on HGTV or by a designer.” For vacant homes, prop or staging furniture is necessary to create a living space where the buyer can imagine themselves living and also to better understand the sizes of rooms. Existing homeowners can also use Safavieh’s staging service to redesign their own living space and enjoy their home again. Safavieh designers have logged hundreds of redesigns and home stagings from across Long Island and the entire metropolitan area.

“Home staging is all about improving the space,” Yaraghi said. “We want to show a potential buyer what this space looks like finished.” Staging techniques improve appeal to buyers. A staged home looks more welcoming and helps a buyer see the potential of the living space. It is attractive and alluring, boosting the desire to buy the property. “It has to be done, A-to-Z, art on the wall, panels on the windows, mirrors hung, area rugs on the floor, accessories on the tables, books on the shelves, where someone can just walk in and fall in love,” Yaraghi said. It is more than cleaning up and preparing the rooms of a home that is going to market; it is more than just decorating. Home staging stylists consider how to stage the home, also based on the neighborhood and the surrounding market. The purpose of staging is the return on investment. Research states that home staging can reduce a listing’s time on the market by one third to half, and could fetch as much as six to 20 percent more than an empty home or a home not properly staged. “It is difficult for people to imagine how a space will look as a home,” Yaraghi said. “When it’s not complete, you don’t see the big picture.” Properly executed staging leads the eye to attractive features, while down-playing flaws.

“We do everything at Safavieh, every little detail down to the dishes on the table and flowers and books, towels in the bathroom,” Yaraghi said.

The Investment Staging does require an additional investment. There is criticism that buyers pay more money out of pocket for nothing because the staged items are not part of the sale. “Many times, people buy the home with the entire staged contents,” Yaraghi said. “We stage a home for six months; you are only obligated to buy 25 percent of what has been used in the staging.” Designers offer various rates and scales for their design services. Prices for initial consultation and monthly follow-up fees vary and by the size of the property, including the number of rooms being staged can affect the cost. “The costs of home staging are reasonable,” Yaraghi said.

Do You Really Need It “It is definitely very important to stage your home for selling,” Yaraghi said. “I’ve seen people do a partial staging; that’s actually worse than putting nothing.”

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Safavieh has staged homes for many notable owners, realtors and developments. One of their local examples are the models at Garvies Point in Glen Cove. “It is difficult to imagine what a place looks like, lived in, without furniture,” Yaraghi said. He explained how the development at Garvies Point faced a challenge of selling several of their empty units; they called Safavieh to stage them. “They showed these apartments for six months and could not sell one; when we staged it, two weeks later, someone bought the apartment that we staged,” Yaraghi said. “They contacted us to do another because the person who bought the staged apartment, purchased all of the staged furnishings. They said, ‘we just want to move in the way that it is’ and paid for the value of the staged furniture. “Conversely, if we have to use what’s already there, it gets more complicated,” Yaraghi said. The staging is more effective, left to the designers, carte blanche.

The Process Safavieh designers, all extensively trained, visit the home, make notes about the space and then incorporate the layout into AutoCAD, a computer-aided design and drafting software before

the furniture and accessory placement plan begins. “The way we do a staging is like you would see in a magazine,” Yaraghi said. “Our name is on it; we only do it the right way.” To home stage effectively, you need at least a month’s lead time to contact designers and allow them the creative process to execute a flawless design. “The more detail you put into it, the more completed it looks,” Yaraghi said. “Basically all you need is to bring your luggage and move in.” Visit www.safavieh. com or call 877-919-1010 to make an appointment with a Safavieh designer. The Safavieh design team has the vision and talent to stage any living space, like the rooms shown here from their Garvies Point, Glen Cove project. (Images courtesy of Safavieh Home Furnishings)

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Of Color

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Pantone reveals the Color of the Year 2021 BY CHRISTY HINKO

As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2021 selections are spirited and emboldened, satisfying our quest for vitality. Illuminating (Pantone 13-0647) is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. Ultimate Gray (Pantone 17-5104) is emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation.

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e may have had our fill of grey rooms these past few years but that’s only because it was showcased exclusively on its own,” Greg Lanza said. “We should learn to use on-trend color with others to balance and make it our own. Gray looks great with orange or yellow. Why not pair it with navy, white and fuchsia or with light blue and pea green.” Lanza, of Greg Lanza Interior Design, an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers, is a full-service firm in Locust Valley (www. greglanzadesign.com). For 22 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.

Usage A marriage of strength and optimism, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating do not have to be used in equal proportions, either color can take precedence whether for apparel, beauty, home furnishings, product design or packaging. “We see colors. We also experience and feel the colors that surround us. The pantone colors of 2021 are an insightful combination of resilience and positivity,” Karen Ferreyra said. Ferreyra, an ASID (American Society of

Interior Designers) and an Associate Member of IDS (Interior Design Society) of Karen Ferreyra Interiors, LLC (www.karenferreyrainteriors.com) has more than 20 years of experience and a background in remodeling. “Many of my clients are choosing to use gray as a base throughout their entire home,” Ferreyra said. “Ultimate Gray, a neutral, mid-tone gray is strong, but also soothing, like the comfort of an old sweater and easy to live with. Illuminating, a sunny yellow with a vibrant spirit is strong enough to use independently. However, in this case, a little goes a long way.”

In Apparel and Fashion Accessories Illuminating punctuated by a touch of Ultimate Gray conveys a message of sunshine and strength. Enduring Ultimate Gray provides a great bouncing off point with Illuminating bringing in some brightness by way of a scarf, footwear, handbag, shawl, tops. With its energetic presence the marriage of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating are a great combination for activewear. The high visibility contrast of Illuminating and Ultimate Gray adds to its appeal for outerwear.

In Beauty A mix of warm and cool tones, combining Ultimate Gray and Illuminating in hair or nail makes a dramatic statement. Illuminating sparkles and shimmers when paired with Ultimate Gray in eye make-up.

In Packaging and Multi-Media Design Pairing Illuminating, the color of highest visibility and reflectivity with resilient Ultimate Gray produces a visually noticeable message no matter where it appears. The coupling of Illuminating with Ultimate Gray infuses a message of vitality into a firm foundation of reliability, wisdom and experience for packaging and multi-media design.

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Ultimate Gray and Illuminating are a great combination to set the mood in any room in the home adding a dose of sunshine and positivity. Juxtaposing Illuminating with Ultimate Gray in table linens, sheeting and home accessories including pillows and tabletop infuses vitality and liveliness. “Test the waters by using it in a space that you want a little pick-me-up; think laundry room and as a complementary color to brighten up a gray space with pillows, accessories, flowers and even your front door,” Ferreyra said. Painting a front door in bright yellow Illuminating conveys a warm and welcoming message when supported by solid and dependable Ultimate Gray in the exterior finishes. The ideal

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combination for any office whether in the home or in a commercial space with Ultimate Gray providing the firm foundation for Illuminating, a vibrant yellow that heightens awareness and enhances intuition, lighting the way to the intellectual curiosity, originality, and resourcefulness of an open mind. “I don’t care for single colors on their own, but I do love the magic and energy of unexpected pairings,” Lanza said. “So if you are tired of your gray room, add a surprise splash of color to wake it up; there’s no need to reinvest if you hire the right talent to assist you.”

About the Pantone Color of the Year “This year’s colors project hope and

vibrancy in the juxtaposition of Illuminating against the steady calm of Ultimate Gray,” said Teresa Scudero, a member of NKBA, a professional member of the Interior Design Society and owner of TDS Designs (Tdsdesigns.net). “A strong and bold color combination that can be fun and fabulous at the same time.” The Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, playstyles and socio-economic conditions. “Pantone is a leader in color forecasting, not only for interior design but for fashion and product design as well,” Lanza said. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even up-coming sporting events that capture worldwide attention. Visit www.pantone.com to learn more about the Pantone Color of the Year for 2021.

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A margarita, Bloody Mary and of course, a Long Island iced tea aren’t the same without a quality tequila. There are so many brands and types of the iconic liquor, it could be daunting to decide which blend of tequila to use for each cocktail recipe. Espolòn Tequila is one of the fastest growing tequilas on the market today. The brand’s premium collection, Espolòn Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, is award-winning.

he late Master Distiller Cirilo Oropeza spent decades learning both the science of distillation and the art of tequila making. His passion for it, matched with his strict attention to detail, fostered his dream of creating a tequila of great quality that everyone could enjoy. For Shaking Espolòn Blanco, the brand’s signature tequila, is the purest expression of passion for Mexico’s legendary spirit. Made with only 100 percent Blue Weber agave, it carries delicate floral and tropical fruit notes and a clean finish. Espolòn Blanco can be en-

joyed neat or as the perfect accompaniment to a classic tequila cocktail. The Blanco label, featuring the brand’s iconic rooster Ramón, references the charge in the fight for Mexico’s independence. The brand label art is inspired by the famous Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada. For Sharing Espolòn Reposado, made with only 100 percent Blue Weber Agave, rests for two to four months in new American oak barrels, giving this award-winning tequila bold character with hints of tropical fruit, vanilla and a long, spicy finish. The label art proudly features a tribute to Mexico’s

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BENEATH THE SURFACE

Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Roslyn superintendent shows that the truth always prevails BY ANTHONY MURRAY

Growing up, the multifaceted and talented Hugh Jackman always had a love and passion for the art of acting because it always felt like home to him.

“I

enjoyed the camaraderie and the family of it,” Jackman said of his first years as an actor. “It was like my tribe. You know when you’re just with those people you feel like you can just be yourself? We used to put on plays outside of school and put on a play every semester because I absolutely loved it. Later, I realized I’m someone who is fascinated by humanity, their motivations, why we do things and what the world is about. I was always fascinated by history, too. I graduated as a journalism major from college, which is around storytelling, understanding human nature and trying to get to the truth. So I think all those things contributed to me becoming an actor.” That love and passion has led Jackman to catapult into superstardom, where he’s starred in dozens of films, including the X-Men series as Wolverine, Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman, among other timeless and countless movies. Jackman is tackling his latest role as disgraced Roslyn School District Superintendent Frank Tassone in HBO’s film Bad Education, which was filmed on Long Island. At last year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, the film won for Outstanding Television Movie and received an Outstanding Lead Actor nomination for Jackman. Inspired by true events of a rather painful time that the Roslyn School District faced in the early 2000s, Bad Education, which is written by Roslyn native Mike Makowsky and directed by Cory Finley, follows the many ups and downs of Tassone and his right-hand woman Pam Gluckin, who is portrayed by actress Allison Janney. During their time at the school, Tassone and Gluckin reigned over the Roslyn School District as it was on the verge of the nation’s top spot, spurring record-setting college admissions and soaring property values. However, when a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme surfaces that threatens to destroy all that they’ve built, Tassone is forced to maintain order and secrecy by whatever means necessary. The darkly comical film highlights the deficiencies of the public education system in the U.S. while examining the broader forces that foster greed, corruption and lack of accountability in our institutions. Unaware of the prior events that unfolded in Roslyn, Jackman was drawn to the script just by its shocking and surprising story. “I read the script and I said, ‘Oh, this is an amazing story,’” Jackman said. “I had no idea this happened. The script itself, I couldn’t work out from reading it what genre or tone it was whether it had a Coen brothers feel or if it was more of a thriller. It felt like it straddled different worlds and sometimes, I felt that it was difficult to pull off. My agent sent me Cory Finley’s first film, Thorough-

breds, and I was 20 minutes into watching it and I was like, ‘I’m doing this movie’ because that is exactly what he achieved in Thoroughbreds. So it was a mixture of the story, the character and then ultimately I think Corey as a director [that drew me to the film].” Once signing on, Jackman said he did lots of research to learn all he could about Tasssone. “I didn’t speak to Frank himself, but I hired a researcher and there’s a lot on the public record,” Jackman said. “There was lots of video and the writer Mike Makowsky is also from the school. So we had a lot of information and a lot to go on. I did loads and loads of research and then, basically from there, I had a dialect coach. We did a lot of work on costumes and fat suits. We rehearsed quite a lot, which is great and went from there.”

thought of himself as the best. That was what fascinates me about this story is that he gradually made himself believe it was OK for him to do the things he did. When he was sentenced they said he stole $2.2 million. He very defensively said, ‘I did not. I stole $1.1 million.’ He thought that was vindication. The other million—he was spending on teachers and valuing them. He justified everything. What the movie did is show how that was possible. How do ‘good people’ and upstanding public servants go this far off track? It all started with a Greek salad and a soda with a colleague at a local restaurant. That’s what fascinated me.” Realizing that the film would drudge up difficult feelings once again for the people of Roslyn who experienced the scandal firsthand, Jackman said it is still an important story to tell. “I feel like a sense of responsibility for every character that I play,” Jackman explained. “It’s a painful period in Roslyn’s history. I think it’s a cautionary tale. I still think it’s worth telling, but I know that it’s going to be painful for people who

Hugh Jackman as Frank Tassone and Allison Janney as Pam Gluckin

So how would Jackman describe Tassone, who led quite a surprising double life outside of school. “Teachers have to know who they’re teaching, know how to get stuff across and how to get their students’ trust and confidence,” he said. “So he started as a teacher and he genuinely had that altruistic wonderful sense of teaching to begin with of making education better for kids all over the country. He had a doctorate from Columbia and was a very smart man. He understood the system and he managed to get Roslyn to number four in the country. I think he was the highest paid superintendent in the country and he was highly sought after. He started many programs, which are now standard across the country. “He was a gifted educator. I don’t think he saw himself as a Machiavellian master manipulator trying to get out of what he wanted. He really

went through it to have this all brought back up again and have their school name brought up again 15 years later when things have been forgotten. I understand for certain people and that’s why I do mountains of research to make sure that what we’re doing is accurate. It’s not just to titillate, entertain or throw mud at certain people. It’s about understanding human nature and making sure this stuff doesn’t happen again.” Also starring in the film alongside Jackman and Janney is actor and comedian Ray Romano, who portrays school board president Bob Spicer. “Both of them I love and they’re so down to earth,” Jackman said about his co-stars. “I remember sitting outside our trailer that I shared with Ray, and we were sitting on the step and we’re in a parking lot in Levittown and across the parking lot, which was deserted, was a gas

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station and a comedy place in the most random position in the middle of nowhere. Ray is like, ‘I used to play there every week.’ Allison and I came from theater, so we have that in common and the camaraderie amongst all people in the theater.” Within the film, there is also a lot of symbolism. Just pay close attention to the ceiling. “I love what Mike Makowsky did,” Jackman said. “It was in the script. It was just this idea that the veneer, even in Frank, who was always perfectly groomed with all this plastic surgery that underneath things were not right. So building a $6 million crosswalk, but there’s leaking going on in the administrative building? I think that’s a metaphor in many ways for what is happening in society and that’s what Cory really wanted to get across. We’re not necessarily looking under the carpet at what is happening. We’re not looking deeply or systematically on why we have a system that rewarded people so extravagantly like superintendents and why they’re so valuable. Some areas had wonderful teachers and others did not,

Actor and comedian Ray Romano (left) portrays school board president Bob Spicer.

and some got a lot of money and others didn’t. I think that’s what was really important to him and what he wanted to get across. I thought he infused that in every frame of the film.” Quite charitable, Jackman is involved in numerous types of charities around the world. “We have the Laughing Man Foundation, which is part of the coffee company that we have as a family,” Jackman said. “We give all our profits back to the farmers. We do a lot of work with the Actor’s Fund, my wife has two organizations Adopt Change and Hopeland, which is basically centered around kids. I’m an ambassador for World Vision and the Fight Cancer Foundation, so I’m lucky to work with a number of organizations.” Bad Education is available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners’ streaming platforms.

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Great Neck producers use BroadwayHD to bring live theater to the masses BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

You can say that theater is in Stewart Lane’s blood. The proud Great Neck High School North alum has spent the past four decades plying his trade as a Broadway producer (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde) and director on top of prior experience as a playwright and actor. Lane’s passion for the stage, shared with wife Bonnie Comley, led the duo to launch BroadwayHD, a live theater-streaming platform, back in 2015.

or the price of $8.99 a month (or $99.99 a year), subscribers have access to an aggregate of 300-plus fulllength, ad-free musicals and plays to choose from. Six years later, Lane and Comley have essentially cornered the market for this kind of service. While he declined to provide numbers, Lane says they’ve enjoyed a major growth spurt that’s seen their base grow 110 percent from 2018 to 2019 alone. Not unlike how Hollywood movie studios received the advent of television, the live theater world had reservations about the BroadwayHD

concept when it initially launched. “One of the challenges we faced in starting out is that we’re dealing with 17 unions and guilds,” Lane explained. “One of the advantages I had was that I’ve been producing on Broadway for 40 years, so they know me. It’s been a little easier than for someone who might be coming in from the outside. But now we’re seen as an additive. People in the industry see that we encourage audiences to seek out live theater. I will also cite this as a statistic. The Broadway audience for the past 35 years has been around 45 or older—it’s usually

women from a higher economic bracket who are better educated and are buying the tickets. For the ﬁrst time in 2018, they lowered the median age to about 40 or 41 and I’m sure that’s because of our BroadwayHD subscribers, who are more 18 to 25 versus mid-40s to 60s. We’re deﬁnitely a younger audience. We’re the future of Broadway because we are bringing younger audiences in and are the gateway to Broadway.” Comley agrees with her spouse and business partner on the important role their platform plays in preserving live theater’s legacy, in part by ushering it into the digital era. “BroadwayHD’s mission has always been twofold,” she said. “We are a streaming entertainment service but we are also a member of The Broadway League and therefore a service business to the Broadway industry. We serve Broadway fans and future Broadway fans by giving them a platform to engage digitally 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the art form that they love and we are committed

Broadway HD founders Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley (Photo courtesy of BroadwayHD)

now more than ever to preserve and promote the live Broadway stage industry.” The conﬂuence of technology, the continued explosion of live theater’s appeal and a younger generation comfortable with different ways of accessing content led to the aha moment that inspired Lane and Comley to launch BroadwayHD. “When we started out, most people looked

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Clare Rickard, Christopher Howell and Ella Martine high stepping it in the 2017 West End revival of 42nd Street

Clare Halsey’s Peggy Sawyer in the 2017 West End revival of 42nd Street

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Matt Henry (Lola) front and center in the 2017 West End production of Kinky Boots (Photo by Matt Crockett)

From left: Killian Donnelly (Charlie) and Matt Henry (Lola) from the 2017 West End production of Kinky Boots (Photo by Matt Crockett)

Continued from page 1B askance at us,” Lane recalled. “People had tried to monetize other aspects of live theater—whether it was on pay-per-view on cable, the DVD market and even more recently, in cinema. But there wasn’t enough of a populous out there that supported the theater that could maintain this kind of investment. Around the time we talked, things were changing, especially the audiences. The younger audiences that loved the theater and their love of it kept increasing among young people. They watched how their entertainment kept changing and how it moved from movies and TV to iPads, iPhones and laptops. Bonnie saw this transition happening and we wanted to be in the forefront of this. That’s always been a mandate of ours—celebrating live theater and sharing it with the world, so it can be geographically accessible to those who can’t make it to Broadway. And make it as affordable for those who can’t afford to buy a ticket once they get to Broadway.” The pandemic has proved to be a boon for streaming platforms and BroadwayHD is no exception. With Broadway marquees dimmed for the foreseeable future and people accessing entertainment from the safety and comfort of their couches, Comley said 2020 had been a jump year for BroadwayHD. And while Lane wouldn’t share

subscriber data. Comley pointed out viewer numbers doubled since the coronavirus outbreak. “We made deals with major content distributors, vastly improved the quality of service and started seeing brand recognition growth in the outlets covering BroadwayHD,” Comley said. “We deﬁnitely had some hiccups in 2020, especially when trying to react quickly to pandemic, but we are coming out of the last year in a much stronger position.” She also admits how close to home COVID-19’s devastation has hit. “It has been a difﬁcult year for everyone,” she said. “The theater industry, which we rely on for content and awareness, has been hit incredibly hard. At BroadwayHD, we’ve been lucky in that we have been able to seamlessly deliver content and been able to continue the subscriber growth that started before the pandemic. We’ve been able to procure content while still passing on a heavily discounted rate for a luxury good.” Among the offerings the BroadwayHD site has are productions of Kinky Boots, 42nd Street, Smokey Joe’s Café and Cats alongside other up and coming fare like Hetty Feather and Brokeback Mountain: The Musical. With a premium put on productions that either have a Broadway-caliber

Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley on stage at the Palace Theater (Photo courtesy of BroadwayHD)

cast or directors, Lane and Comley have shot shows at venues on Broadway, Off Broadway, London’s West End and esteemed regional theaters including the Geffen Playhouse and Manhattan Theatre Club. The site has also added a number of archived productions including the 1949 version of Death of A Salesman starring the late Lee J. Cobb and Joe Papp’s revival of The Pirates of Penzance featuring Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. With the global reach of the web, Lane has been delighted to receive emails from ecstatic subscribers from roughly 122 counties around the globe including Nigeria, Argentina, Japan and

Mexico. It’s all about the democratization of live theater that’s at the heart of what BroadwayHD represents. “One of the most rewarding parts of the whole experience are the emails we get from all over the world from people who have never been to a Broadway show but know what it is,” Lane says. “They thank me and say that it’s changed their life. That’s exactly what you want theater to do to people—affect and stay with them.” Visit www.broadwayhd.com to ﬁnd out more about BroadwayHD.

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he Range Rover celebrates 50 years of pioneering innovation, peerless reﬁnement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with a choice of three new special editions and available enhanced Cabin Air Ionization technology for the 2021 model year.

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Preservation Grant For Historic House Awarded

he North Shore Land Alliance is honored to have been awarded a grant through the Preservation League of New York State’s Technical Assistance Grant Program (TAG) that will help fund an engineering and structural analysis of the Tavern House (pictured). This historic structure is located on the Humes Preserve in Mill Neck and will become the Land Alliance’s new headquarters in the near future. The building will also provide universal access to the adjacent John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden as well as public programming and meeting space.

The Tavern House was likely constructed in the mid-1700s. Over the course of several centuries, this quaint, shingled home with a traditional gable roof passed through multiple owners and was likely used as a tavern or inn, farmhand quarters, guest cottage and summer home. Inns and taverns were quite prevalent during the 19th century on Long Island and were crucial to the settlement of New York State. In 2015 the North Shore Land Alliance acquired 28 acres of the Humes estate including the Tavern House for information about the Preservation conservation purposes. League. Visit www.northshorelandalVisit www.preservenys.org for more liance.org for more about the North

Shore Land Alliance. —Submitted by the North Shore Land Alliance

Manetto Hill Jewish Center, Community Partners To Support Food & Recycling Drive Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is joining forces with the Manetto Hill Jewish Center, the MHJC Sisterhood, New York State Assembly Member Charles D. Lavine and the Plainview branch of Ridgewood

Savings Bank to host a food and recycling drive in support of the Mid-Island Y JCC’s Rudman Family Food Pantry. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 14, supporters can drop off donations

Two Chambers, One Great Event The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a multi-chamber networking session via Zoom conference. Visit www.pobcoc.com to register for the conference link.

of non-perishable food and personal care items in the parking lot of the Manetto Hill Jewish Center, located at 244 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. Donated recyclables will be redeemed, and the proceeds from those deposits will be used to buy additional supplies for local families in need. “As a lifetime Plainview resident, I have always taken great pride in the giving spirit that has thrived in our community for generations,” Drucker

said. “I am delighted to work alongside the Manetto Hill Jewish Center and this wonderful, growing team of community leaders and organizations to support the Rudman Family Food Pantry in their efforts to bring relief to deserving local families that are facing hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic.” For additional information about the drive, contact the Manetto Hill Jewish Center offices at 516-935-5454 or mhjcoffice@gmail.com.

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impact on taxpayers who will see their property values drop significantly as a result of the project in its current iteration. There was no discussion of how the development will interact with its surrounding environment. Over 180+ new residents will have a serious impact on our stormwater catch basins. Moreover, RXR is proposing placing a new road at the already busy three-way intersection of Glen Cove Avenue and Back Road. We can expect increased carbon emissions along with significantly more traffic at this critical intersection. That intersection isn’t able to handle the current traffic, which includes all traffic from the north, a Nassau County bus line, two school district buses, cars and walker going to the train station, The meeting had no discussion about wildlife conservation for the many animals that currently roam

the land. Last, the presenters failed to mention the loss of the beautiful sunset, which Roslyn Harbor and Glen Head residents will no longer see each night because their view will be obstructed by a five-story manor house. During the presentation, a resident who was listening in on Zoom posted in the comment sections, “You know, we have neighbors who live on Glen Cove Avenue.” It is clear that RXR has made a conscious decision to build its access road along the less affluent side of the Engineers Club, along Glen Cove Avenue, so as not to upset the more affluent residents of Roslyn Harbor at the other end of the club. Community is defined by a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Do we live in a community, or in a village of two cities? —Dena Weiner

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Bryant Avenue is a busy artery that runs through Roslyn Harbor and connects the village of Roslyn, on one end, to Glen Head and the peninsula of Glen Cove on the other. Many residents use it to walk their dogs, take a jog or go for a stroll. It is a beautiful tree-lined street with houses that date back to the 1800s nestled among other luxurious homes that line the Engineers Country Club Golf Course. As it transitions into Glen Cove Avenue by the Greenvale LIRR station, the homes drop in price, but the homeowners have no less pride in their community and value their quality of life every bit as much. Recently, RXR Corporation announced that it plans to build a residential development of 92 three-story townhouses, serviced by underground garages and a five story manor house with 52 apartments on the

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Vaccine Distribution Has To Get Better The state’s vaccination program is failing our most vulnerable residents. Our medical professionals have known since the beginning that COVID-19 is more likely to cause severe illness and death in the elderly and those with underlying conditions. Yet with millions eligible for the vaccine and a limited number of doses available, there is an ongoing mad scramble to obtain appointment, with shifting rules and overloaded websites and call-in numbers. Seniors in particular have had difficulty navigating the system. The

MAJORITY REPORT Richard J. Nicolello

result is that those who are most vulnerable often cannot get the vaccine they desperately need.

I have joined with colleagues on both sides of the aisle and across the state to call for a pre-registration system, such as is used in New Jersey, Illinois, California and Florida. Residents should be able to enter their contact information with vital statistics such as age, occupation and underlying conditions. The state and/or local government can then use the database to identify and prioritize those most at risk so that they can get an early appointment. I am also advocating that the state open a mass vaccination site at the Nassau

Veterans Memorial Coliseum similar to the sites at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, where thousands are being vaccinated every day. While the numbers are improving, Long Island’s positivity rate has been the highest in the state for weeks. Moreover, demographically Nassau County has a higher percentage of seniors than in other regions in our state and country. A mass vaccination site at the Nassau Coliseum makes perfect sense. The location is ideal with easy access and plenty of space and parking to

accommodate staffing and provide the necessary protocols to maintain safe social distancing. As the supply of doses begins to increase, the site could also help handle larger amounts of individuals daily. We must do more to protect our residents, including our most vulnerable. These common sense measures will more quickly reduce the numbers of serious illness and assist our county and region to emerge from the pandemic. The writer is the Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislature

Healing Words One of my congregants emailed me… “My daughter is suffering so much with COVID-19 that every morning at about 7 a.m. she calls me, and is overwrought with fear and anxiety about her symptoms and her suffering. Each morning I am on the telephone with her for a long time trying to encourage her and ‘talk her down’ from her fear, and she said today that only my words of encouragement are making a huge difference. I am praying for her recovery, but still worry. Any advice?” Words have the power to be an instrument of peace— or to cut like a knife. We find many incidents in the Bible illustrating the power of speech. The serpent in the Garden of Eden causes temptation through speech; Miriam develops leprosy after speaking gossip about Moses; and Korach’s rebellious army is consumed inside the “mouth of the earth.” On the positive side,

non-verbally using our hands, eyes, body language and tone of voice. So many people are going through a rough period, especially in these challenging times. Some of them have a smile on the outside, yet on the inside, they’re heartbroken, lonely, afraid and feeling helpless. Each of us can partake in their healing souls by just saying words of encouragement, such as: “I believe in you, I’m praying for you,” a simple compliment, “You look in the Song of Songs, King beautiful today,” it’s no big Solomon describes a woman’s deal to you, but to them, it’s virtue: “She opens her mouth helping heal the wounds. It’s with wisdom, and the law of lifting their spirits. It’s causing kindness is on her tongue.” them to believe in themselves. What we say and how When we say to someone: “I we say things, matters. Good love you. I’m proud of you. communication—the right You did a great job,” we are choice of words and inflecnot only being kind, as these tion—brings people together are healing words. and allows us to live and work It says in Proverbs 18:4, in harmony. When people “A person’s words can be cannot communicate, chaos life-giving water.” And in ensues. Communication, chapter 15:4 it says: “A gentle of course, goes beyond tongue brings healing.” Each of words. We communicate us can change the atmosphere

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around us and reduce the suffering of others. Expressions of kind words can encourage and uplift the souls of other people. Almost always, kind words can be what keeps troubled people moving forward. Making a phone call to someone you know who is in isolation or lonely can be life changing. Most of us underestimate the power of ‘how are you doing’ or ‘how are you feeling?’ We may ask and answer the question, but it is just out of habit. Several years ago, I did an experiment to see if this was true. We had a long receiving line on the High Holy Days and when the people went through, some of them would shake hands with me and say: “How are you?” And just to see what would happen, I said: “Fine, thank you. I just came back from the moon.” Most of them said: “That’s nice,” and moved on. We all have the ability to keep others from falling into depression and darkness.

who became unemployed as the result of the COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Tool pandemic. Veterans between Finds High-Risk the ages of 22 and 66 who are Veterans Rapid Veterans not eligible for other VA eduCOVID-19 Vaccines Will Retraining Bill The VA has created a tool to cation benefits would qualify Be Available Through Introduced In identify high-risk veterans who TRICARE for retraining assistance in The House would be eligible first for the The White House has anhigh-demand occupations. Representative Mike Bost COVID-19 vaccine according nounced that COVID-19 vac- (R-IL) recently introduced The VFW thanks our friends to CDC vaccine guidelines. The cines will be made available in Congress for this effort to VFW-supported H.R. 637. A VA’s electronic medical records through the Federal Retail few days prior, Senators Tester address veteran unemploymake it possible for the tool to Pharmacy Program. TRICARE (D-MT) and Moran (R-KS) in- ment arising from the global sort veterans according to age beneficiaries should contact troduced the Senate version of pandemic. and health conditions. To help their local TRICARE network this legislation. This importthe process, veterans and their pharmacy to determine if they ant legislation would provide Blood Donation Need caregivers can ensure their Still Critical can schedule an appointment 12 months of retraining contact information is current, to receive the vaccine once With the severe winter benefits to certain veterans

No matter how many times you’ve complimented someone, when you have the opportunity, tell them again. You don’t know what they’re going through, the battles they’re struggling with, who is trying to push them down and how they really feel. These days, it’s harder than ever because we’re limited in seeing others in person. Call or send a text, “Hey, I want you to know I love you and I think you’re beautiful.” Words said in a kind, gentle, meaningful way—are like an incredibly effective medicine. Just like we would rush over to give someone a life-saving medicine, so we need to act with our mouths by encouraging, complimenting, caring and strengthening. Such a simple gesture from the heart can decrease the suffering and increase the healing. Today, more than ever, we must not hold back. Even the strong people who look like they have it all together may be in dire pain inside. weather and seasonal illness, the Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood, platelets or plasma to help maintain a sufficient supply for those battling COVID-19, cancers and other infections. Those who donate in February will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Please schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting Red Cross.org, or calling 1-800-733-2767.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Once again, East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District can boast the statewide winner at the elementary level in the New York State Youth Art Month flag design contest. The contest is sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association. Third grader Mia Reyes was selected as the winner for her piece based on this year’s theme, “Art Connects Us.” She was one of only four top finishers in the state— an overall winner and one each at the elementary, middle and high school level. Honorable mention recipients from East Lake include fourth graders Lily McHugh and Maddie Uganiza and fifth grader Danny Schiereck.

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East Lake Elementary School art teacher Patti Krakoff (far right) congratulated four students who were recognized in the New York State Youth Art Month flag design contest. From left: Danny Schiereck, Maddie Uganiza, Lily McHugh and Mia Reyes. (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Great Neck resident Erin Lipinsky will once more be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the 17th annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge. Last year, Lipinsky raised $16,000, making him the top individual fundraiser of the event. This year will be Lipinsky’s seventh plunge and his goal is to break last year’s record. The plunge will take place at Tobay Beach in Massapequa on Saturday, March 13, at 10 a.m. Lipinsky’s fundraising page is up and has already raised some funds. Visit events.nyso.org/goto/erinspage to take the plunge or make a donation.

Fifth graders at Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville are bringing the classroom outside as part of a science experiment. During the space systems unit, teacher Stephanie Sullo engaged her students in a lesson that explored the length and positions of shadows, depending on the position of the sun in the sky. Students were given a cardboard circle, a piece of aluminum foil and strips of masking tape to build a structure. They used the structure to collect data about how different angles of sunlight create different shadows. The lesson gave students the opportunity to explore a new concept while discovering new information through experimentation. Sullo says the lesson had a multitude of benefits for students. They were able to collaborate with each other to share data, while staying socially

Participants were able to collaborate and share data for this project while social distancing (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

distant. The partnership brought a social aspect to the lesson during a time when many students may feel distant. The lesson also brought the class outside, despite a cold January day, which lifted the students’ spirits during the pandemic.

Students in Huichee Yeh’s class celebrated the Lunar New Year. (Photo courtesy of the Roslyn School District)

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Roslyn High School world language teacher Huichee Yeh celebrated the Lunar New Year with students in her Chinese 3, 4, 5 and AP Chinese classes. The students commemorated the Year of the Ox with the lion dance and by creating hong bao, red envelopes traditionally filled with money and given on special occasions. Farmingdale High School social that took place between Madison and studies teacher Paul Phelan recently other delegates at the Constitutional applied for the Harvard Business Convention or more defining modern School’s Case Method Project through moments, such as Martin Luther the Gilder Lehrman King’s decision to cross the Institute. After an intensive Pettus Bridge in Selma and interview process, Phelan defy the president’s orders, was selected to attend the case method puts major this prestigious project democratic decisions in the that took place on Jan. 30. hands of students. Each case Phelan is responsible for is told like a story and utilizes about 5 ½ hours of preparsources from the time period, ative work that includes engrossing students in a mareading through case jor situation and pausing the Farmingdale High story right before a decision studies, watching videos School social and answering questions, is made. From there, students studies teacher all which will lead up to build their own decision and Paul Phelan a live session with Dr. viewpoint using historical evcourtesy of David Moss, a Paul Whiton (Photo idence on the matter leading the Farmingdale Cherington Professor at to class discussions. School District) Harvard Business School. From this highMoss applied his business analysis ly-sought-after program, and with the approach to undergraduate history assistance of other teachers, Phelan classes and now is expanding the will implement the newly acquired learning model to high schools. information into everyday teachings. The goal of the Case Method Project The major events in US history is to promote student engagement will align with our curriculum and and interest in American democracy. challenge students to become active Whether it be early moments in participants in American history and American history such as the debates democracy.

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WE LOVE OUR PETS Pandemic Pets Primed For Anxiety

ver the past year, no doubt, families have added cats, dogs and other furry pets to their brood to cope with their own quarantine emptiness. The time has come when pets’ routines are now being altered and disrupted, from once all-day pampering, to solitude and loneliness. Dogs are pack animals; cats, not so much. Your cat will be thrilled when you finally get back to work on a regular basis. With your dog, sad to say, you are likely going to face some behavioral problems in response to being left alone for long stretches of the day. The sheer devastation of missing you for even 15 minutes while you try to take a shower is enough to drive a dog mad. We spoke with Courtney Sullivan, a pet behavior training manager at North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington about the signs of separation anxiety, why it happens and how to address the behaviors. Here’s what she had to say:

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before should be okay. However, due to the pandemic (and depending upon the dog’s temperament) it is very possible that after being home for such a long period of time with your dog, separation anxiety could develop when our schedules eventually change. This is why it is important to do things outside of the home without the pet, like taking a drive or going for a walk alone, on a regular basis to get them accustomed to being alone and understanding that you will be returning.

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pet to teach the dog the necessary coping skills that will help them feel safe and confident when left alone. Not introducing “alone time” is one of Why does this happen? There is no one standard answer the more common and fixable reasons for separation anxiety. as to why some animals develop separation anxiety. Sometimes it is Are older pets susceptible to the way in which the dog or puppy is this? Or pets who have usually raised. Some owners do not realize been OK before, is this now a new the importance of having some sepasymptom? ration from their dog(s) on an ongoing I do not believe that age plays basis. This independence teaches a role in whether a dog is more their dog(s) to self-settle without the susceptible to developing separation pet parent at home. When an owner anxiety. Unless a drastic change gets a puppy (or even an adult dog), occurs in the household or in a fixed they need to do activities without their routine, a dog that was once fine

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If your pet exhibits signs of separation anxiety, what are the best steps to take to address it? If your pet starts to exhibit the separation anxiety related behaviors mentioned, the pet parent should seek professional help from a trainer who specializes in separation anxiety. All responsible trainers would advise a full medical workup before training begins to ensure there are no underlying physical conditions causing the behavior. Depending on the severity of the symptoms/behaviors, the veterinarian may also prescribe anti-anxiety medication. These meds, when paired with positivity-based training, can help reduce separation anxiety. The most common form of behavior modification to address separation anxiety is having the pet owner leave the animal alone for a short period of time and rewarding them for good behavior upon their return. Over time, the pet owner can increase the time away in small increments and as the dog is successful, continue to reward with positive reinforcement. North Shore Animal League America is located at 16 Lewyt St. in Port Washington. Christy Hinko contributed to this article.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Great family events happening now around the Island THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Life Story Club 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.

An afternoon of meaningful storytelling with the Life Story Club, where you can share and listen to fabulous life stories from the safety of your home. From 1 to 2 p.m. The prompt questions: 1) “What did you get in trouble for when you were young?” and 2) “What is the most wondrous thing you have seen in nature?” Visit lifestoryclub.org/meetup.

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

The QAnon phenomenon will be explored in a virtual lecture on Feb. 25. (Public domain CC 1.0)

QAnon The Hofstra University Department of Religion presents A Critical Spiritualities Lecture, “QAnon, the Capitol Insurrection, and the Biden Inauguration,” from 4:20 to 5:45 p.m. Join New York Times Washington Bureau Religion and Politics reporter Elizabeth Dias and Dr. Megan Goodwin, Northeastern University scholar of new religious movements, in conversation with Dr. Julie Byrne, Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies and professor and chair of the Department of Religion, Hofstra University, as they discuss the QAnon phenomenon in context. Must register in advance at events.hofstra.edu/index. php?eID=39174.

FRIDAY, FEB. 26

Serpent Symphonies The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center hosts “Jungle Bob” in a live Zoom presentation about snakes at 6:30 p.m.. Must register in advance at sofo.org/calendar.

Pandemic Support Group From 1 to 2 p.m., David B. Alexander, licensed psychotherapist, will join participants so all feel supported, and will encourage each individual to hear others and be heard themselves. Experiential practices that create more grounding and vitality will be shared. Visit insightandenergy.simplero. com to register.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28

Channeling Merman At 5 p.m., Adelphi University will livestream Klea Blackhurst’s “Everything the Traffic Will Allow,” and award-winning and critically acclaimed tribute to Ethel Merman. Can’t make the livestream? See it on demand up until Wednesday, March 3 at 11:30 p.m. Accompanied by Musical Director Michael Rice on piano, Klea brings bright new interpretations of Merman’s signature

Rembrandt continuing fascination will be explored in a film entered in the Gold Coast International Film Festival. See March 6 entry. (Courtesy of Gold Coast Arts) songs in a brilliant, savvy valentine to one of American theater’s greatest stars. Visit www.adelphi. edu/events.

Scallion Pancakes” from 7 to 8 p.m. Lee is chef and owner of Long Island Pekin. Visit www.hmtcli.org/events to register.

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THURSDAY, MAR. 4

Legendary Lyricist The Book Revue hosts Write America, featuring threetime Academy Awardwinning songwriter Alan Bergman and New Yorker essayist Adam Gopnik as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. Bergman and wife Marilyn also won Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe awards and are members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Gopnik is a threetime winner of the National Magazine Award for Essays and for Criticism and of the George Polk Award for Magazine Reporting. Free. Register at www.bookrevue. com/write-america-series.

TUESDAY, MAR. 2 You can keep a safe distance from snakes when you learn about them virtually on Feb. 26. (Alexander Lesnitsky | Pixabay)

Scallion Pancakes The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents a virtual cooking demonstration, “In the Kitchen with Jason Lee: Homemade

Climate Resilience At 7:30 p.m., Landmark on Main and Transition Town Port Washington host a Zoom presentation by Karenna Gore, founder and director of The Center for Earth Ethics. Then join the conversation, in an audience Q&A moderated by climate activist Hildur Palsdottir. Register at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org to receive a Zoom link. Writing Life Stories A virtual class from 6 to 7 p.m. through Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. Instructor Barbara Field, a widely-published author, hosts a class open to writers of all levels. All seeking inspiration for writing their own memoirs are welcome to join. Visit www.waltwhitman.org to register.

SATURDAY, MAR. 6

Youth Film Day Gold Coast International Film Festival and Hofstra University team up to present a virtual Youth Film Day. Free for all interested students in grades 7-12. Featuring live Zoom workshops, conservations with

award-winning filmmakers and a short film competition. Visit goldcoastarts. org/virtual-film to learn more about the day and the festival.

ONGOING EVENTS

Artistic Visions The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program, in collaboration with the African, Black, and Caribbean Studies Department, is hosting a solo exhibition by Elan Cadiz in celebration of Black History Month. Featuring the artist’s ongoing “Scaffold Project” which is a very large body of paintings featuring the many individuals that make up the artist’s extended community. Open through Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ruth S. Harley University Center. Visit www.adelphi. edu/events for more information. Streaming Movies Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center in Patchogue presents indie films to watch online exclusively via art house theaters— they cannot be found on any other platform. By renting these films, you support both the Plaza Cinema as well as the independent distributors and filmmakers who made them. Including features on Dolly Parton, Frank Zappa and other unique subjects. Visit www.plazamac.org/ virtual-screening-room.

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his year has taught many workers a thing or two about being productive when offices and homes blend into one. As the calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay productive next year. Find a system (and stick to it) Creating an organizing system is an easy way to ensure your at-home workspace is ready for optimal productivity. Designate space to house all your work items—a drawer, cabinet or box—and keep work items organized by type (pens, computer gear, etc.) Start your day clean Studies have shown cleanliness has a direct impact on productivity. Yet, many people struggle to find the time and energy to clean, especially at the end of a busy day at home. An option like The DEEBOT T8 from Ecovacs provides a hands-free cleaning experience, complete with the time-saving benefits of an all-in-one robot vacuum and floor mop, along with TrueDetect technology to avoid tangling in small objects. Easily controlled via an app, just set it to clean before bed and wake up to a tidy workspace. Break up your day With so many hours at home in front of a computer, workdays can get a little monotonous. Break up the day to make working from home feel as “normal” as possible—shower in the morning, take a walk or drive to coffee then make time for at least two breaks throughout the day. Some people have found success with the Pomodoro Technique, which is breaking your day up into 25-minute chunks of work, with five-minute rest periods. Bookend your days with mindfulness At the beginning and end of each workday, do a threeto five-minute mindfulness meditation. Before signing on to work for the day, allow your mind to fully focus on the day’s tasks at-hand. Signoff by doing another mediation to end the day and let go of any worries or stresses you might have. Find more solutions to help maintain productivity at Ecovacs.com; courtesy of Family Features.

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FARMINGDALE Joan Grillo, 62, of Farmingdale passed away on Jan. 19. Beloved mother of Vincent Grillo (Tara) and Felicia Grillo-Schotker (Gus Schotker). Loving grandmother of Carmelo, Junior, Amelia, Ashley, Arianna and Justin. Cherished sister of Janet Elsis-Orkus. Visitation was held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Cremation was private.

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Angie (Jay) and Enrico (Christina). Also survived my several nieces and nephews. Abbondandolo was an avid fisherman and loved to cook. Service and interment held at a later date.

PA and Steve (deceased) and Dorothy of Glen Cove. Beatrice had three grandchildren (Jason, Jon and Aja), three stepchildren and two great -grandchildren Ryland and Lenora.

Alexander Adamcewicz, formerly of Glen Cove, died on Feb. 5, at age 68. Beloved father of Stephanie (Alex Karageorges) and Michael (Emily Glenn). Loving son of Bertha and the late Alex. Cherished grandfather GARDEN CITY of Michael Jr. “MJ.” Dear brother of Mary J. Caruana, 95, of Garden City passed away on Jan. 19. Beloved wife of Linda (Peter), Thomas (Cathy) and Deborah (John). Also survived by the late John. Loving mother of Dennis aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. (Eileen), Marianne Quinn (Laurence), Alexander was an avid golfer and Josephine Lustberg and John (Jodi). had a labor of love for cars. Visitation Cherished grandmother of Ashley, and prayer service at Dodge-Thomas Dennis, Thomas, Brendan, Sean, Joseph Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment and Kerri. Adored great-grandmother of at Locust Valley Cemetery. Rowen James. Originally one of eleven children, she is survived by Michael Beatrice Alter, formerly of Glen Glavina. A funeral mass was held at St. Cove, passed away on Jan. 21 at the Joseph’s RC Church, Garden City. Inter- age of 95 in Tamarac, FL. Beatrice ment followed at Pinelawn Memorial was married to Leo Alter (deceased) Park. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur for 45 years and then married F. White Funeral Home, Inc. to George Kalish (deceased ) for almost 20 years. Beatrice worked GLEN COVE for London Jewelers for many years Nicky Abbondandolo, of Glen as a bookkeeper in Glen Cove and Cove, died on Jan. 18, at age 62. was President of the Sisterhood at Beloved husband of Angie. Loving Congregation Tifereth Israel. She had father of Nicole. Dear brother of two sons Kevin (Lori) of Bethlehem,

Elias Ardon of Glen Cove, died on Jan. 25, at age 72. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Carlos (Rosa), Virginia (Necter Yanes), Lillian (Walter Campos) and Julio. Dear brother of Arnold and Deisy. Proud grandfather of seven. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Elias was an avid soccer fan with a great sense of humor, he will be deeply missed by all. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Interment will be private.

and very loving. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass at St. Patrick RC Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Tatjana Iljinskij died on Jan. 31, at age 90. Beloved wife of the late Oleg Pavlovich Iljinskij. Tatjana was a language translator, spoke fluent German, Russian and English. She was active in parish life until the very end. Arrangements entrusted to the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Service and burial was private.

Allen Losee “Skippy” of Glen Cove, died on Jan. 16 at age 89. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Allen Jay (Debra), Ronald (Christine) and Mark (Kerri). Dear brother of Myron (Judy) Rosa Chiriboga of Glen Cove, and Pauline. Proud grandfather of six died on Jan. 15, at age 101. Beloved and great-grandfather of one. Founder mother of Carlos, Yolanda Pazos, of A. Losee & Sons, Proud veteran of the Marcy Rivadeneira. Cherished US Navy during the Korean Conflict, grandmother of Myra Kirby (John), member of the VFW Post no. 347 and Edward Rivadeneira (Anna), Janet Glen Cove Little League Coach for DeRosa, Jacqeline Mascolo (Richard). 18 years. Services were held privately Adored great-grandmother of at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Alexa Rivadeneira, Jessica DeRosa, Interment LI National Cemetery. Sarah Mascolo, Julia Rivadeneira, Dominick DeRosa, Olivia Mascolo, Rosaria Maselli, nee Caroline Kirby. Also survived by Giovanniello, 91, of Glen Cove and many nieces and nephews. Rosa was a hard worker, she was independent Continued on next page

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arvey William Jessum was born in Jamaica, New York on November 16th 1927. A child born into the Great Depression, Harvey was the middle of three, preceded in death by his older sister Ruth Helgeson and his younger brother Richard Jessum. Raising a family in Glen Cove, NY, Harvey worked as a middle school teacher in the public school system. He is survived by his three children, Maria Melkonoff, Denise Barth and John Jessum and by six grandchildren, Natalie, Dylan, Molly, Dustin, Emily and Sophia. Harvey lost his mother at the age of 8 and was raised by his sister Ruth and various Aunts and went on to serve in WWII as part of the occupation force in Germany and after his service, returned to complete his High School education, where he met and eventually married his first wife, Marilyn. Harvey was a master at marshalling neighborhood kids to help work around his house and left a wide path of friendship wherever he traveled. He biked extensively, remained active for most his life and could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. He settled in Santa Barbara, California 20 years ago declaring it the best place on Earth. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was an avid lawn bowler, and he volunteered at the local food bank, and Santa Barbara Hospice. He also worked as a volunteer at the A. C. Postel Rose Garden, where he was able to indulge his passion of gardening. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to: Food From the Heart PO Box 3908 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 Hospice of Santa Barbara 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100 Santa Barbara, California 93103

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born in Sturno, Italy, passed away on Jan. 30. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, grand-aunt and friend. Rosaria is pre-deceased by her beloved Francesco. Loving mother to Antoinette (Alex), Donato (Nicole), Francesca (Brendan) and Rocco (Sharlene). Proud grandmother of 11. Aunt to many nieces and nephews in America, Italy and Venezuela. Survived also by her loving sister Adua Giuseppina Graziosi, brotherin-law Michele and their children: nieces Angela (Michael) and Rita (Rob) and nephew Joseph (Christine) who provided steady support and love over the years. Rosaria loved cooking and sewing and had a gift for gardening. She embraced spouses, in-laws and friends and enjoyed family gatherings and maintaining friendships. Visiting was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Mass held at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club.

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Cherished grandmother of Marisa, Reinhardt III and Cole. Dear sister of Walter Snyder. Visiting was held at Whitting Funeral Home. Interment Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church, Cold Spring Harbor.

Estelle Schles, and was the oldest Gia. Dear brother of Nora Kelly, Flora of four brothers. He received his BA Edwards, Stella Jones and the late Lula from Brooklyn College after which Ealy, Eugene Jackson and Roosevelt he entered the computer industry in Jackson. Also survived by many nieces, New York City starting out as a pronephews and cousins. Visitation at grammer and eventually becoming Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen an IT Developer. During the course Cove. Graveside service and interment Sylvia A. Tierney a resident of Glen of his career Marc worked for top Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Cove for 51 years peacefully passed NYC banks and brokerage houses. on Jan. 23. Beloved wife of the late In his private life he was a seeker OYSTER BAY Thomas J. Tierney. Loving mother of of spiritual truth and a devotee of Jean A. Callaghan (McEvoy) lifelong Maryanne (Arty), Thomas (Nancy), Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Upon resident of Oyster Bay died on Feb. 2. Christopher and the late Susan his retirement from IT, Marc rediBeloved wife of the late Thomas. DeTierney. Cherished grandmother rected his energy and focus to the voted mother of Katherine, Edward of Robert, Michael, Lauren, Tara, stock market and excelled in trading (Jill), Mary and Peggy (James) Ward. Kristen, Grace, Kelly and Colleen. his own portfolio during the last two Cherished Nana of Erin, Thomas and Devoted member to the Senior Center years of his life. Marc was cremated Sadie Jean. Dear sister of Edward, of Glen Cove and Ladies Auxiliary through the Roslyn Heights Funeral the late Robert and James McEvoy. of Glen Cove Hospital. Visiting was Home. There will be a private online Jean was a devoted member of the held at Whitting Funeral Home. Mass zoom meeting memorial for him in Catholic Daughters, Legion of Mary at St. Patrick’s Church of Glen Cove. the near future. and the I.H.M. Guild. Also survived Contributions may be made to St. by many loving nieces and nephews. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital LOCUST VALLEY Services were held at the Francis P. www.stjude.org. Luther Jackson of Locust Valley, DeVine Funeral Home Inc. Funeral died on Jan. 17 at age 81. Beloved hus- mass was held at Chapel of St. DomGREAT NECK band of Greta. Loving father of Tyrone inic’s R.C.C. Interment Holy Rood Marc Schles passed away on (Eva), the late Locust and Christopher. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donaJan. 21, at the age of 74 while at Proud grandfather of Reva Edwards. tions may be made to St. Dominic’s North Shore University Hospital, Special great grandfather of Gavin and R.C. Church. GLEN HEAD Manhasset where he was being Nancy P. Andersen of Glen Head, treated for COVID-19 complications. peacefully passed on Jan. 22. Beloved He will be deeply missed by his wife, wife of the late Reinhardt A. Andersen. Andrea and their two children, Eric Loving mother of Reinhardt Jr. and Alexa. Marc was born May 20, (Grace), Pauline and Christian. 1946 in Brooklyn, to Murray and A Tradition of Caring Since 1923

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING – REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following public hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021 by teleconference at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive

Order 202.1. Proposed LL B-2021 – Deferral of tax payments. While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. Ronnie Shatzkamer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88215892490?p-

wd=dEJja1pNNTlnanB3YXZuV2tjazRTQT09 Meeting ID: 882 1589 2490 Passcode: 301278 +1 929 436 2866 You may view the proposed Local Laws & Agenda on the website: http://villageflowerhill.org/agenda/ This meeting is open to the public. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York

LEGAL NOTICE/AVISO LEGAL VILLAGE OF PLANDOME HEIGHTS NOTICE OF ELECTION/AVISO DE ELECCIONES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual Village Election of Officers for the Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, New York between the hours of 12 noon and 9:00 p.m. The names and addresses of the candidates duly nominated for Village Office with the office and term as indicated are as follows: POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE las elecciones anuales de la villa para funcionarios de la Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights se llevarán a cabo el martes 16 de marzo de 2021 en Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, Nueva York entre las 12:00 p. m. y las 9:00 p. m. A continuación, figuran los nombres y las direcciones de los candidatos debidamente nominados para la oficina de la villa con el cargo y el mandato indicados: Name and Address of Candidate/ Party/ Office/ Term/ Nombre y dirección del candidato Partido Cargo Mandato Daniel Cataldo Alliance Party Trustee/ Fideicomisario 2 years/años 109 Webster Ave Manhasset, NY 11030 Gus Panopoulos Alliance Party Trustee/Fideicomisario 2 year/años 101 Summit Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 Norman Taylor Alliance Party Trustee/ Fideicomisario 2 year/años 17 Winthrope Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Cye E. Ross, Esq./Lcdo Alliance Party Justice/Juez 4 year/años 46 Winthrope Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Village of Plandome Heights Arlene Drucker Election Officer/Funcionaria de Elecciones Clerk – Treasurer/Secretaria y tesorera February 18, 2021/18 de febrero de 2021 2-24-2021-1T-#222379-MAN

Dated: February 24, 2021 2-24-2021-1T-#222386-MAN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that and application has been made to the Town Clerk of the Town of North Hempstead for the purpose of obtaining an Owner’s License under Chapter 52: Taxicabs, limousines, and Private Liv-, ery vehicles. The applicant, Long Island

Taxi Services, Inc. 2-8 Haven Avenue, Suite 218, Port Washington, New York proposes to operate a fleet of four (4) vehicles licensed as taxis. Applicant will off-street park said vehicles in accordance with section §52-17 of the code at their principal place of business at 2-8 Haven Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, Nassau County, Hamlet of Port Washingto. (Section 5, Block 082, Lot 27). Written statements setting forth reasons why the Town

Clerk should or should not grant a Limousine Owner’s License to Long Island Taxi Services, Inc, may be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of North Hempstead at his office at 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York 11030, within eight (8) days of the date of this publication. WAYNE H. WINK, JR. TOWN CLERK Dated: Manhasset, New York February 24, 2021 2-21-2021-1T-#222399-MAN

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 Village Justice for a four year term Citizen’s Party James Kiley, Esq 98 Woodedge Road Plandome, NY 11030 Dated: February 24, 2021 Barbara Peebles Village Clerk/Treasurer Election Officer 2-24-2021-1T-#222287-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 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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Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer 2-24-2021-1T#222295-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Baxter Estates Special Meeting - Budget Workshop PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of a Budget Workshop, and to address any other matters that may come before the Board, on Thursday, March 11, 2021 commencing at 6:00PM remotely via videoconference only, with no “in person” location, as authorized pursuant to NYS Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1., as subsequently extended. All interested parties may attend remotely, via Zoom videoconference. Zoom meeting link, access number, and password are below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/88606396038?pwd=MEp-

paVVoOFV2dW0rMDBNTXVEK2ZtQT09 Meeting ID: 886 0639 6038 Passcode: 686505 One tap mobile +19292056099,,88606396038 #,,,,*686505# US (New York) +13017158592,,8860639603 8#,,,,*686505# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 886 0639 6038 Passcode: 686505 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ kcPtUqk0HH Dated: Port Washington, New York January 6, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF

BAXTER ESTATES Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer 2-24-2021-1T#222300-PORT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Baxter Estates Planning Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Board of the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a Public Hearing on March 10, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. remotely, via videoconference only, with no “in person” location, as authorized pursuant to NYS Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended, on the following: 1. Application of Fabio Salazar, as owner of premises at 12 Ridgeway, Baxter Estates, NY 11050, also known as Section 5, Block 6, Lot 81 on Nassau County Land and Tax Map, located in Res-A Zoning District, for site plan ap-

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 32 proval under Village Code Section 147-2 with respect to proposed exterior circular staircase and roof-top deck at existing single family home, which are amendments to previously approved site plan. The application and plans are on file in the Village Office, 315 Main Street, Baxter Estates, New York 11050, and may be examined during business hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM. All interested parties may attend remotely, via Zoom videoconference on March 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Zoom meeting link, access number, and password are below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86983769620?pwd=TmhqTXdkK2VXTkF5a0FiVytpK1M3Zz09 Meeting ID: 869 8376 9620 Passcode: 956657 One tap mobile +19292056099,,869837696 20#,,,,*956657# US (New York) +13017158592,,869837 69620#,,,,*956657# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 869 8376 9620 Passcode: 956657 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ klc45CAVb The hearing will be recorded and later transcribed. All persons remotely accessing/ attending the Public Hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard. Chrissy R. Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer, and Clerk to the Planning Board Village of Baxter Estates February 16, 2021 2-24-2021-1T#222299-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the evening. The Public Hearing will be conducted via the Zoom App as authorized by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, 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

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the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://zoom.us/ j/93285120392?pwd=Uk5BYXc1T1VucVBZTEZRU0NuWHIzUT09 When prompted to enter a password, please enter 005372. 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: 932-85120392 Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 932-8512-0392. When prompted to enter a passcode, please enter 005372. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. Continued Cases: 1. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439. 2. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for a variances of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: Chapter 176 Article III Section 176-13A(2), to violate the required side yard sky planes by approximately 3’-7” and 8’-3” on the South Elevation; 3’-0” and 5’-1” on the North Elevation on the property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439. 3. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to remove approximately 2,850 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439. New Cases: 4. Application of Alexander & Bari Steinberg for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 21 Hoffstot Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block E, Lot 122, 30 5. Application of Alexander & Bari Steinberg for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village

of Sands Point to move approximately 1,300 cubic yards of fill around the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 21 Hoffstot Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 122, Lot 30 6. Application of 5 Ariel Court LLC for a variance of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: Chapter 176 Section 176-13, to violate the required front yard sky plane by approximately 12’-6” on the property owned by them located at 5 Ariel Court in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 373 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 2-24-2021-1T#222315-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING – REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following public hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021 by teleconference at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. Proposed LL B-2021 – Deferral of tax payments. While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. Ronnie Shatzkamer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88215892490?pwd=dEJja1pNNTlnanB3YXZuV2tjazRTQT09 Meeting ID: 882 1589 2490 Passcode: 301278 +1 929 436 2866 You may view the proposed Local Laws & Agenda on the website: http://villageflowerhill.org/agenda/ This meeting is open to the public. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: February 24, 2021 2-24-2021-1T#222385-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN PLANNING BOARD HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE public hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Village Election of the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050 and said polling place shall be opened at Noon of said day and shall close at 9:00 P.M. The offices to be filled, the terms thereof, and the names and addresses of persons nominated are: Office: Mayor Nora T. Haagenson Term: Two Years 25 Overlook Drive Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Office: Trustee Charles T. Comer Term: Two Years 7 Harborview Road Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Office: Trustee Christopher A. Ficalora Term: Two Years 24 Overlook Drive Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Dated: Port Washington, New York February 17, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer AVISO LEGAL POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las elecciones anuales de la Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates se llevarán a cabo martes, 16 de marzo de 2021 en Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050 y que dicho centro de votación se abrirá al mediodía del día mencionado y se cerrará a las 9:00 p. m. Los cargos que se cubrirán, sus mandatos y los nombres y las direcciones de las personas nominadas son los siguientes: Cargo: Alcaldesa Nora T. Haagenson Mandato: Dos años 5 Hillside Avenue Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Cargo: Fideicomisario Charles T. Comer Mandato: Dos años 7 Harborview Road Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Cargo: Fideicomisario Christopher A. Ficalora Mandato: Dos años 24 Overlook Drive Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 Fecha: Port Washington, New York 17 de febrero de 2021 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES Chrissy Kiernan, secretaria-tesorera de la villa 2-24-2021-1T-#222285-PORT Village of Manorhaven on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York 11050, for the following applications, and such other matters as may come before the Board: PB1-2021 – Application of Mary David – owner of premises known as 1 Nesaquake Ave., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 84, Lot 19 for the site plan approval of a proposed second floor addition on an existing single-family residence. PB7-2020 – Application of Adriana Marquez – owner of premises known as 60 Dunwood Road., Port Washington, New York, known

on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 77, Lot 61 for the site plan approval for a proposed two-family residence. PB3-2020 – Application of Sokol Nika – owner of premises known as 83 Sands Point Road., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 75, Lots 81-82 for site plan approval for an existing two family residence. PB6-2020 – Application of Ledimir Nika – owner of premises known as 87 Sands Point Road., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 75, Lots 76,77 & 78 for site plan approval for a proposed two-family residence.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the board will enter Executive Session to obtain legal advice from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with hearings commencing immediately thereafter. This meeting will not be open to the public but can be accessed via ZOOM virtual conference. Login details will be available on the Village website: http:// http://www.manorhaven.org/ clerksdesk.html Dated: February 18, 2021 Manorhaven, New York BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN ALEX KOVACEVIC, DEPUTY CLERK-TREASURER 2-24-2021-1T#222378-PORT

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Little League for six years.” as a certified arborist and is replacement of the incanPallisco said that his knowl- still chairperson of the vildescent street lighting in the edge of village codes and lage’s Tree Committee, which village with the cost efficient ith village elections requirements enables him has overseen the planting of and environmentally friendly just three weeks to help the village’s building hundreds of trees throughout LED lights.” away, the future of department as he surveyed the village. Pallisco is also a member the village’s board of trustees the village daily and assisted of the Sons and Daughters of is in limbo. While the new with the identification and Italy in America Cellini Lodge Unity Party is putting forth enforcement of the village’s #2206 and the NHP Lions two new trustee candidates, Quality of Life Codes. He also Club. trustee Richard Pallisco is served as a member of the “In 2017, I was honored and running for reelection to hold When my son village’s Architectural Review grateful to the residents to be onto his seat. Anthony became a Board. elected as a village trustee, a Pallisco said he made the Scout in NHP Troop “When my son Anthony position I seek to be reelected village his home 24 years ago Trustee Richard Pallisco became a Scout in NHP in the upcoming election 298 I volunteered (Contributed photo) after spending his childhood Troop 298 I volunteered as in March,” he concluded. as an Assistant years growing up in a borderan Assistant Scoutmaster and Pallisco served as a meming community. Scoutmaster and was “Hopefully you can see by was able to guide Scouts in my numerous activities and “I am blessed to be married ber of the Village Master Plan able to guide Scouts attaining their rank advancepositions over the past 20 Committee in the early 2000s, to the wonderful LeeAnne, in attaining their ments with multiple service years that I love this village which was decommissioned who is currently a nurse at rank advancements projects completed throughand have a passion to keep it Garden City Park Elementary after two years as the village with multiple service out the village including eight beautiful, and I am commitwaited to learn of the plans School,” he said. “Our Eagle Scout projects that ted to the cause.” projects completed of the Long Island Rail Road’s amazing son Anthony is a added to the beautification of For more information about throughout the village 2020 graduate from St. John’s (LIRR) third track project. the village, ” Pallisco said. “I Pallisco’s campaign, visit “However some of the University and currently including eight Eagle still volunteer with the Scout www.voteforrichp.com or work we accomplished was a holds a degree in Criminal Scout projects that visit the Facebook page Rich vision of a pedestrian friendly Troop today despite my son Justice. I am retired from the added to the beautifi- Pallisco For Village Trustee. aging out five years ago. In Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) horticulturally enhanced cation of the village. 2019, I co-chaired the first This year’s village election walkable downtown Jericho after completing a long and —Trustee Richard Pallisco Community Day at Memorial is on Tuesday, March 16 from successful career. Shortly after Turnpike along with the Park after assisting Janet 12 to 9 p.m. at Marcus Christ planted center medians, establishing my home in the Bevers with the annual street “Currently, I have been Hall located at 1420 Jericho pocket parks, decorative street Village of New Hyde Park, I working closely with the LIRR Tpke. Due to the ongoing lighting, banners, park bench- fair for many years.” began to volunteer much of With his keen interest in and the contractor 3TC in pandemic, residents can vote es and planters,” Pallisco my free time to the village. keeping the village green, planning with the designing via mail-in ballot. The ballot explained. “To this day, I My first assignment was to Pallisco worked with the of the landscaping of Covert can be found at www.vnhp. still supervise the tri-annual help with the formation of newly formed village Tree Avenue and New Hyde Park org/village-elections. planting and maintenance. the Village Beautification Committee and helped the Road along Second and Third As chairman of the Parks and Committee and presently What did you think village obtain their accredita- avenues,” he said. “With Recreation Committee, we continue to work closely of this article? Share tion of Tree City USA status. an objective to be more formed basketball clinics, with this group. In addition your thoughts with me He followed that by studying environmentally friendly, by email at: amurray@ flag football games and to hosting our biannual antonmediagroup.com and received his qualification I am working towards the lacrosse clinics in the park. Community Cleanup and planting days, this committee We currently hold pickle ball and bocce ball leagues. I also was instrumental in the supervise the free Children’s creation of multiple pocket Summer Recreation program parks throughout the village. at Memorial Park. I instituted We maintain Memorial and an adult exercise class that Nuzzi Park with flowers, new met at village hall twice a trees and signage. I [also] week before the pandemic. supervised the construction Other activities include being and landscaping of Purple North Hempstead congratulate newly installed 1st Vice President; Saveeta Heart Way in Memorial Park.” a coach and manager of NHP Supervisor Judi Bosworth President Cheryl Fajardo and Barnes, 2nd Vice President; along with Councilmember the entire executive board Larry Armstrong, 3rd Vice Angelo Ferrara and Town on their new positions,” President and Richard Anton Media Group Clerk Wayne Wink recently Supervisor Bosworth said. Guilfoyle, Treasurer. New would like to remind our attended the Greater “We sincerely appreciate York State Senator Anna readers that the CDC New Hyde Park Chamber AntonallMedia of the work do tolike to Kaplan, New York State Groupthey would recommends people of Commerce’s annual improve our community remind our readers that the CDC Assemblyman Ed Ra, to wash their hands for President’s Gala. The for residents and recommends people tobusiness wash their Nassau County Executive virtual ceremony was held hands owners, alike. ” at least 20 seconds to for at least 20 seconds to Laura Curran and Nassau to welcome the incoming Bosworth assisted Need with a County Legislator Richard combat the coronavirus. combat the coronavirus. President Cheryl Fajardotimer? the swearing in ceremony Hum the Happy Birthday song Nicolello were also in Need a timer? Hum the and swear in the new board and administered the oath attendance. from beginning to end twice. Happy Birthday song from members. of office to executive board —Submitted by the Town of beginning to end twice. “The town would like to members: Donna Pagano, North Hempstead amurray@antonmediagroup.com

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Mineola Senior Shines Bright Inside And Outside The Classroom

ineola High School is highlighting one of its seniors, Wenny Cheng, for her achievements inside and outside of the classroom. Cheng has been an active member of the Mineola school community throughout her whole life. She is a part of the track and field team, a National Honor Society member and is a tutor for the high school’s Student Service Center. Through her involvement in extracurriculars, Cheng has made it a priority to give back to her community. Her commitment to helping others shines through in all that she does. This past March is when Cheng launched her first website with the intention of helping peers throughout the pandemic. She realized many students were unable to visit prospective colleges due to campuses closing. That’s what gave Cheng the inspiration to found Virtual College Help, a website with interviews from college students attending more than 80 American universities, to help high school students gain insight to student life. Since its start, her website has received more than 14,000 views worldwide. “I feel a responsibility to help others during this hard time,” Cheng said. The success of Virtual College Help led to Cheng’s creation of a free, tutoring website. She offers virtual help to students around the nation in the STEM subjects, exam prep and even guides high school students through the financial aid process. Being a low-income, first-generation college student herself, Cheng says financial aid and college applications were an initial challenge for her. She did not want her peers in the same boat to go through this blindly, which is why she is offering this free, accessible service. Cheng has excelled in the classroom throughout her time in the Mineola Union Free School District. She says her experience growing up with parents who do not speak English and have faced financial struggles, inspired her to accomplish her goals. “I see my parents work extremely hard and since I was in elementary school they always said, ‘As long as you work hard in school and achieve academically, you will change your life forever,’” Cheng said. Her academic achievements have proved successful as Cheng was

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honored in multiple scholarship programs. She was one of 1,609 students from across the nation to be named a Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist. This scholarship program recognizes high school students who are dedicated to leadership, service and action that positively benefits others. Most recently, Cheng was announced as one of 496 semifinalists in the Cooke College Scholarship program, which awards high-achieving high school seniors who face financial need. In addition, she is a quarterfinalist in the Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship competition. Next year, Cheng will be attending the University of Pennsylvania on a full-ride scholarship. She plans to major in chemistry and carry out her altruistic nature by becoming a professor or teacher, while conducting independent research. She also notes that she loves computer science, thanks to the classes at Mineola High School, and is thinking about adding that as a double major. Cheng says she wouldn’t be the person she is without being a Mineola student. She says her time in the district has helped shape her and thanks Mineola for her experiences. “Mineola doesn’t have any boundaries for you, they allow you to explore and try out anything you want. All of the teachers are very supportive and always stick with you through your failures and successes,” she said. We are #MineolaProud of Cheng and can’t wait to see all that she goes onto accomplish. —Submitted by Mineola Union Free School District

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An arrest was made last week in the hit and run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father who was walking along the roadway on Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue in Mineola. The hit and run incident happened on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6:15 p.m. According to Homicide Squad detectives, while walking in the roadway on Roslyn Road at the intersection of Raff Avenue, 64-year-old Robert Maraj was struck by a northbound vehicle that left the scene of the accident. Maraj was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician on Feb. 13. A few days later, 70-year-old Charles Polevich of Mineola turned himself in to police. The vehicle involved in the hit and run death was a white 1992 Volvo Series 740 Stationwagon. Polevich is charged with leaving the scene of an accident with a fatality and tampering with evidence. “He got out of the car and he looked at the deceased, got into his car and made the conscious decision to leave instead of dialing 911 or call for an ambulance for the man,” Nassau County Police Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick said at a press conference. According to police, Polevich, who also has a residence in Guam, does not have any criminal history or any driving license history. “Our detectives were scouring the neighborhood for video surveillance tracking that vehicle,” Fitzpatrick said. “The vehicle is an older model, so it was distinctive. We were able to track that vehicle prior to the accident and after the accident, and we kind of

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tracked it right to his house.” Polevich allegedly hid his vehicle from being found by police, who according to Fitzpatrick have been in constant contact with Maraj’s family. Maraj’s daughter Nicki Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj, has won numerous awards, including six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, seven BET Hip Hop Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, six MTV Europe Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and more. Polevich was arraigned in Mineola on Feb. 17. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@ antonmediagroup.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It sure looks like you’re working at cross-purposes with what could be called a nemesis, although this is not the case. Find a way to disarm the opponent. The fastest way to do this is to lay down your own arms. Next comes a joint discovery process in which you’ll land on a way in which everyone’s needs could be met.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s hard to talk about nebulous things even when they do happen to be the most relevant and pressing topics. There are very few, if any, examples of people gracefully slipping the big topics into conversation. Someone has to start this. Maybe you. Give yourself credit no matter how it turns out. You’re a trailblazer.

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Farmingdale. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation into a fatal Second Squad Detectives report the overdose of a Nassau County resident arrest of an Islip man for aggravated led to the arrest of Charles Carter, 32. harassment that occurred on Jan. 31 at Carter was located by Narcotics/ 1:31 a.m. in Centre Island. Vice Squad detectives and after iniAccording to detectives, Town of tially resisting arrest he was eventually Oyster Bay Constables discovered placed into custody. what appeared to be a large swastika Carter is charged with third-degree spray-painted on a stop sign. The criminal possession of a controlled Bay Constables responded to the substance, third-degree criminal sale Centre Island Police Department and of a controlled substance, obstructing reported the blue marking. Centre governmental administration and Island Police responded to investigate resisting arrest. and notified the Second Squad. He was arraigned on Feb. 6 in A thorough investigation was Mineola. conducted and Ivan Martinez, 19, was arrested. Queens Man Arrested For Martinez is charged with first-deRobbery In Massapequa gree aggravated harassment, Seventh Squad detectives report the fourth-degree criminal mischief and arrest of a Queens man for a robbery making graffiti. He was issued an that occurred on Feb. 10 at 6:18 p.m. in appearance ticket for First District Massapequa. Court on May 17. According to detectives, a male entered Laxmi Smoke and Vape Shop Drug Overdose located at 4127 Merrick Rd. The subject Investigation In attempted to purchase merchandise Farmingdale with a credit card. A male employee, 34, The Major Case Bureau reports the asked for identification that matched the credit card. The subject then atarrest of an Amityville man during tempted to pay with his cellular phone, a drug overdose investigation that which was declined. The male picked occurred on Feb. 5 at 11:15 p.m. in

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up the merchandise and attempted to exit the store without making a payment. Two employees confronted the subject and a physical altercation ensued. The male was subdued and held until police arrived. Ali Saif, 24, was arrested by arriving officers. The two employees suffered injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. During the investigation, it was determined Saif had an open warrant in Connecticut. Saif is charged with two counts of second-degree robbery (attempt). He was arraigned on Feb. 11 in Mineola.

Serious Auto Accident In Garden City The Homicide Squad reports the details of a serious vehicular accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. in Garden City. According to detectives, while attempting to cross in front of 1 Commercial Ave., a 70-year-old male was struck by a 2006 Toyota 4-Runner traveling eastbound. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries to his body and was transported to an area hospital. The male driver, 50, remained at the scene. The vehicle went through a

brake and safety check. The investigation is ongoing.

Assault Subject Arrested In East Meadow The Third Squad reports the arrest of a man on Feb. 16 at 12:27 a.m. in East Meadow for an assault that occurred on Feb. 15 at 11:50 a.m. According to detectives, police responded to a residence on Morris Drive for a 26-year-old male victim who was involved in a physical altercation and was choked and stabbed by a male subject. A description of the subject was given and officers located defendant Michael Owoo, 26, and was placed under arrest without further incident. The victim suffered multiple lacerations to his head, face and hand and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. Owoo had a bruised lip and was also transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. Owoo is charged with second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal obstruction of breathing/ blood circulation. He was arraigned on Feb. 16 in Mineola.

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