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Community rallies to celebrate baby’s Heartiversary BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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ne week after little Jon D’Alessandro came into the world a year ago, he was whisked into a seven-and-a-halfhour open-heart surgical procedure to address his being born with transposition of the great arteries, a serious but rare congenital heart defect. On this past April 4, a 50-car parade of neighbors, friends and strangers drove by the D’Alessandro family’s Massapequa Park home to help them celebrate Jon’s one-year “Heartiversary.” Carrying some of the roughly 100-plus participants were four motorcycles, three police horses, four police cars and two firetrucks. While COVID-19 and the social distancing requirements that come with it effectively quashed the original celebration that was going to be held at a nearby hall, Jon’s mother Allison had no idea of the turnout that would ensue once the D’Alessandros decided they would go with the car parade concept that has sprung up in light of the pandemic. “When we started hearing about these car parades, I thought that would be cool and it would be something to show him in 15 years about how his family was so willing to put themselves out there to celebrate him,” she said. “It was really just word-of-mouth and one thing led to another. There were people here that I didn’t even know. One car that truly touched my heart was a family from Franklin Square. We didn’t know each other. They saw our story on social media and this woman’s son is a child with autism. He’s been so scared to leave the house since this virus started. He heard about Jon and told his mom that he wanted to leave the house and he needed to celebrate this baby. I thought it was so special because Jon is the joy the world so needs. He truly is a miracle. People still need to remember that through the bad, there is good and all of [the bad] comes to an end.” Jon’s father Anthony is a New York City mounted policeman, while his older siblings are four-year-old sister Charlie and two-year-old brother Anthony, Jr. The rare congenital heart condition the baby was born with meant that his pair of two-millimeter arteries had to be moved since the

Top: The D’Allesandro family with the Massapequa Fire Department. Bottom left: Jon D’Allesandro one year post-open heart surgery (Photos courtesy of Allison D’Allesandro)

way blood circulates through the body was changed, leaving a shortage of oxygen in blood flowing from the heart to the rest of the body. Without an adequate supply of oxygen-rich blood, the body can’t function properly and Jon could have faced serious complications or death without treatment. Born at 7 pounds, 2 ounces, Jon was intubated twice before he was deemed ready to undergo the lengthy surgical procedure. While he came through it on the upside, his mother acknowledged certain realities are part of Jon’s new normal going forward. “Basically, Jon is a baby that comes with a handbook,” she said. “For starters, the one thing we’re never able to do is pick him up by his arms. You never want to pick him up by his arms throughout his life because it can stretch the coronaries. If they stretched, it would cancel out his whole operation and his survival would be imperiled. He might end up having to go under the knife again and not survive it. We also always monitor his skin color, breathing and all those fun things. He does still tend to turn a little blue in his legs. He’s fixed, he’s

not cured. He has EKGs, echocarabout it. Someone once told me you have to advocate like a mother and diograms and his oxygen levels are that’s what I’ve been doing.” monitored. He’s under cardiac care, Among the many hurdles which means he goes to a cardiologist and is hooked up to all these maD’Alessandro’s baby faces are a 15-tochines every two months and will be 20 percent chance of having another for the rest of time. ” open-heart operation and a strong Given the complexities that come chance that he will face intellectual with having such a rare congenital challenges as he grows due to the lack heart condition, D’Alessandro had to of oxygen from being on bypass for so stop working as a behavioral therapist long. Throughout this ongoing ordeal, for children with autism. And while this young Massapequa mom has felt she was unaware that the condition the combination of modern medicine her baby was diagnosed with even and God has kept her faith. The recent existed, D’Alessandro has fully emHeartaversary event also immensely braced getting the word out about it. helped. Anton wantsaren’t to necessarily supposed “It’s a big misconception thatMedia since Group “People what valued readers arehouse doingand to they were had his surgery,know he is fine andour fixed, ” to leave the practice social distancing duringchances this pandemic. she said. “They mended his heart and taking for someone that’s Arehe’ll youhave cooking? taken updirectly a newrelated hobby?to them,” it’s something to live Have with you not even forever. It’sAre a scary she said. “As ausmother, I can’t even youjourney, readingbut anybeing good books? Email your daily put through it means only strong describe the love that I felt that day. routine to the editorial@antonmediagroup.com can last through it. Especially with this Kindness still shines through.” car parade, it wasn’t just to celebrate his journey. It’s to advocate about Do you have a story you want congenital heart defects. Until you’re to tell? Share it with me at in this situation, you know nothing dgilderubio@antonnews.com

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hen the U.S. Department of Treasury authorized the Coronavinus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), eligible Americans struggling as a result of the economic fallout from COVID-19 were being offered a federal financial lifeline. The CARES Act authorized the Treasury Department to issue emergency stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for eligible adults and up to $500 for eligible children to help offset the costs of essentials like housing, groceries, car payments and other necessary expenses. But as those checks were being issued, no provision was in place exempting them from garnishment, allowing debt collectors to potentially benefit before consumers. New York Attorney General Letitia James recently took action to protect millions of New Yorkers and block debt collectors from raiding billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the CARES Act. James issued official guidance to New York State banking institutions, creditors and debt collectors, making clear that financial relief provided through stimulus payments are exempt from garnishment under New York law. “As the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on our society, I will do everything in my power to protect the wallets of every New Yorker,” James said. “We are taking concrete action to ensure debt collectors keep their hands off New Yorkers’ stimulus payments. This official guidance makes clear that banks and debt collectors cannot freeze or seize stimulus funds that are on their way to New York families and any institution that violates this guidance will face swift legal action from my office.” James’ legal action is based on multiple state and federal consumer protection laws and clarifies that any attempt to garnish stimulus funds from New Yorkers will be treated as a violation of these laws. The guidance also addresses what are known as “setoffs”—where a bank seizes funds in a consumer’s account at the bank to pay a debt owed to the bank. CARES Act payments are now exempt from this practice, and James is urging all financial institutions to follow the lead of the nation’s largest banks and halt collection on negative account balances to give their customers access

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to vital stimulus payments. Under New York law, certain types of property—including public benefits like public assistance, Social Security and veterans’ and retirement benefits—are exempt from execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process by a judgment creditor seeking to satisfy a monetary judgment. The New York State Court of Appeals has held that exemption statutes “are to be construed liberally in favor of debtors” because exemptions “serve the important purpose of protect[ing] the debtor’s essential needs.” CARES Act payments are similarly aimed at debtors’ or borrowers’ essential needs and—under James’ guidance—will therefore be treated and are subject to the same protections as statutorily exempt payments and will not be subject to garnishment—a legal mechanism that typically involves the freezing of funds in a bank account by creditors or debt collectors. James’ guidance advises banking institutions that CARES Act payments will follow similar legal processes as other public benefits, and any person or entity that garnishes or attempts to garnish these payments will have violated multiple state and federal consumer protection laws. After Congress passed the law, but still left vulnerable Americans susceptible to predatory creditors, James led a bipartisan coalition of 25 states in calling on Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the Trump Administration to ensure CARES Act payments would be exempt from garnishment, but, to date, the Treasury Department has refused to do so.

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County Looks To Quickly Ramp Up Antibody Testing

Early results suggest coronavirus spread further than believed BY MIKE ADAMS

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assau County is quickly becoming one of the main hubs for coronavirus antibody testing in New York as the state looks to aggressively expand its capacity for the tests as part of the next phase in dealing with the pandemic. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the state would roll out an antibody testing program he called the most aggressive in the nation to help get a better understanding of exactly how far coronavirus has spread. The human body develops antibodies to combat a pathogen it has encountered, which means that anybody confirmed to have coronavirus antibodies must have had and recovered from coronavirus. Antibodies

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo tours a Northwell Health laboratory in New Hyde Park with Northwell CEO Michael Dowling. (Photo credit: Kevin Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo)

also help the body fight off future infections from those same pathogens, and their presence in many cases

means the people who have particular antibodies are now immune to the disease that prompted their creation.

While scientists are not yet entirely sure if coronavirus antibodies provide immunity to COVID-19, Cuomo said that seeing how many New Yorkers have them is a crucial step on the road to rousing the state from its shutdown. “Any plan to start to reopen the economy has to be based on data and testing, and we have to make sure our antibody and diagnostic testing is up to the scale we need so we can safely get people back to work,” Cuomo said. “This will be the first true snapshot of exactly how many people were infected by COVID-19 and where we are as a population and will help us to reopen and rebuild without jeopardizing what we’ve already accomplished.” The governor made those comments while touring a Northwell Health research laboratory in New Hyde Park

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last week. Northwell is leading the antibody testing efforts in the county, hoping to make them widely available to the public after a couple weeks of preliminary work and tests of their employees confirmed to have COVID-19. “We’ve actually been working with some of the antibody tests for the last two or three weeks or so,” Dr. Dwayne Breining, executive director of Northwell Health labs, said. “So far as part of our validation we’ve tested about 200 front-line staff members. The test seems to be behaving the way we want it to behave, so we’re moving forward with setting up more testing and ramping up our capacity as fast as we possibly can.” With preliminary testing underway at hospitals throughout Long Island, Nassau County executive Laura Curran stressed the need to make antibody testing as widely available as possible in her state of the county address last Thursday. “Once an antibody test is validated and approved, we need fast, reliable testing kits at multiple locations,” Curran said. “Our first responders and health care workers will be first in line to get tested for antibodies, and as

we plan to restart society, large-scale the state’s 19.45 million people when testing is key.” using 2019 population estimates from In the meantime, Curran said the the U.S. Census Bureau. Preliminary county is focused on ramping up viral antibody tests conducted on testing, which determines if a person currently has supermarket customers COVID-19, in the throughout the state last county’s hardest-hit week found that nearly 14 percent of the communities like 3,000 people tested Freeport and As we plan to restart had coronavirus Hempstead, many society, large-scale antibodies. In New of which have not York City, more than previously had testing is key. 21 percent of tests health care facilities —Laura Curran came back positive. robust enough to While preliminary meet the challenges testing hints that the total the pandemic presents. number of COVID-19 cases New York State has the in the state may be far greater than most confirmed COVID-19 cases of initially thought, the governor said it any state in the country by far, in large part due to a relatively high amount also opens up the possibility that the of testing for the virus. The 32,124 fatality rate from the illness is much confirmed positive cases in Nassau County alone dwarfs the total number of confirmed cases in Texas by more than 10,000 as of Friday, April 24. But experts believe that widespread antibody testing may confirm coronavirus has infected even more New Yorkers than can currently be confirmed. Currently there are 263,460 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York

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Taken as a whole with data showing hospital discharges continue to outpace admissions on a daily basis, Curran struck a hopeful tone in her address to the county that Nassau will endure through the pandemic. “I want every Nassau County resident to know that we will recalibrate, we will recover and Nassau County will emerge stronger than ever,” Curran said. “As we continue to manage this devastating health crisis, we won’t procrastinate planning a safe, methodical economic reactivation in coordination with our regional partners.”

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Wantagh Teacher Creates Face Masks From Her Home

BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

lets my students see why we have this 3D technology. They see the 3D printer n the midst of the battle to save lives and think it’s cool and we’re going to during the coronavirus pandemic, print something fun, and we do. But I educators have been finding unique also try to teach them that it’s essential, ways to make a difference away from and this is a perfect example.” the classroom. With schools closed Ecker started with a goal of creating and teachers looking for ways to get 5,000 masks by working with Suffolk involved in the community-at-large, County libraries and schools. The the opportunities are endless. Stony Brook lab can print about 60 face Wantagh High School’s Kaitlin Humphrey has been using 3D printers to In the Wantagh School District, create face masks for health care workers. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlin Humphrey) shields a day, but the extra assistant Kaitlin Humphrey is going above and from individuals like Humphrey has the iCREATE program. She continues Each face mask takes approximately elevated that number to the hundreds. beyond. The science, technology, ento work with Ecker, traveling back and five hours to print, Humphrey said. The gineering and mathematics (STEAM) “We had to ramp up production design is meant to allow health care teacher asked the district to let her use forth from the Suffolk County campus almost immediately,” Ecker said. to provide health care workers with professionals insert a foam piece on the “iCREATE has about 20 3D printers 3D printers that would otherwise just protection. top of each mask to give those wearing and we just turned it all into a producbe sitting in the school with no one Wantagh let Humphrey bring home them extra protection. able to use it. tion house to do that. We’ve printed a pair of 3D printers, and she’s been Humphrey’s mother is an emergency about 257 and our goal is 5,000. We’ve “I’m sitting home, so why not try?” quite busy printing out the face masks. room nurse in Huntington Hospital Humphrey said. “I asked my superpartnered with Suffolk County Library “I got the design from him [Ecker] and her father helped create the intendent and asked if I could take to produce about 100 to 200 a day.” and all I need to do is press print,” she temporary field hospital at SUNY Old the printers home. He said it’s not a said. “We dropped off 33 on Friday, Westbury. problem.” and we’re printing as many as we can. “I wanted to do something,” she said. Humphrey has been using a face Do you have a story you want “We have this and it’s not going to cost mask template created by Stony Brook I’ll drop them off as long as they take to tell? Share it with me at anything. We have all the materials. It University’s David Ecker, the director of them.” jwolkin@antonmediagroup.com

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Legislator John Ferretti Delivers 2,000 Thank You Letters To First Responders BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

time again shown our ability to come together in times of crisis, and this assau County Legislator John outbreak is no exception,” Ferretti Ferretti was determined to said. “I urge everyone to take just a make a difference throughout few minutes to email or send a letter the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, the to be delivered to our community’s Levittown native created the Letters to heroes in the coming weeks.” Our Heroes initiative on March 30. At the March 30 press conference Ferretti started the campaign to in front of Ferretti’s home, announchave Nassau County residents send ing the campaign, Nassau County thank you notes, cards and drawings Police Benevolent Association to first responders, including police President James McDermott said officers, health care workers, EMS the Letters to Our Heroes initiative employees and more. After two weeks, is truly important for his officers. he collected about 2,000 thank you Not only does the campaign show letters for the first responders. Ferretti first responders that they have the headed to the Eighth Precinct in support of the community, it also Bethpage with Nassau County Police shows they are not alone in this fight Commissioner Patrick Ryder on April as people of all ages come together 17, handing out some of the notes to for the same cause. the officers in the building. “Our officers are oftentimes the From left: Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti visited the Eighth Precinct tip of the spear when it comes to “Parents are working from home with Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder to hand out thank and kids are home from school,” working with residents who have you notes to first responders. (Photo courtesy of Legislator John Ferretti Ferretti said outside of his Levittown contracted COVID-19,” McDermott home. “While many of us are home, said. “I want to thank Legislator my family included, our first reto contain this outbreak and keep our quarantined for an additional week Ferretti for putting together Letters sponders—police officers, firemen, community safe.” before they were given out. The letters to Our Heroes to boost officer morale EMS and paramedics—along with Ferretti’s office printed out the have been sent to local precincts, and allow the community to show our doctors, nurses, pharmacists and scanned letters a week after they fire houses and other health care their appreciation for all that our other health care workers—are out on started coming in, and the ones facilities. officers do to keep residents safe and the front lines 24/7. They are working that were sent via the mail were “Our community has time and healthy.” jwolkin@antonmediagroup.com

Daniel Gale Realty Debuts White Glove Concierge Service Recently, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty announced the launch of its White Glove Concierge Service. White Glove provides sellers comprehensive home preparation services with professional project management and no upfront costs. Services that are exclusive to Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty clients include professional staging and design, high-impact upgrades, landscaping, packing, moving and temporary housing plus strategic home renovations, virtual staging, valuation services and furniture consignment. White Glove will provide both the contractors to get the job done and offer third party financing, so any home improvement won’t be charged to the sellers until closing. “More than ever, we have seen homes achieve a higher sales price when properly staged, freshly painted and otherwise prepped for the

market,” Deirdre O’Connell, CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, said. “During this unprecedented time, we continue to represent clients who want or need to sell a home. Our local teams are working hard, continuing to conduct the business of real estate. We are committed to providing

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Mineola Establishment Helps Feed Frontline Workers

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n order to give back to those who are helping fight the coronavirus pandemic head on, the Recovery Room Bar and Grill, which is just a stone’s throw away from NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, decided to give back and feed the numerous doctors and nurses who work grueling hours day in and day out. “After the governor directed that our restaurant, like so many others, could not have table seating and could only offer take out and delivery food, we had to make a decision,” Regis Gallet, who owns the Recovery Room Bar and Grill along with his wife Cristi, said. “Do we stay open or do we close and wait this out? There were many reasons why we thought we should close, but there was one thing that stood out in our minds. If everyone closes, then how will people get meals? Of course people at home can cook, but our business has long dealt with the wonderful staff at Winthrop Hospital over the years. Knowing the hours they would be keeping and the limited availability

The Recovery Room Bar and Grill have donated countless meals to NYU Winthrop Hospital staff. (Photo source: Facebook)

for meals, coupled with the fact that we are located so close to them it was a no-brainer. We had to stay open and help them out. Our first reason for staying open was not for donations. It was simply to be there for them and anyone else if they needed us. One day, we decided to donate food to the

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projects together and to work together in these times was a natural transition,” Gallet said. “As for the Mineola Junior Fire Department, Gary Mazur, the head advisor and former chief, has been a friend of mine for many years. One day, Gary contacted me and told me that the Mineola Junior Fire Department wanted to donate to the Recovery Room to make meals for the hospital. Needless to say we were extremely moved and honored to do this with them.” The PBA also donated $1,000 to the Recovery Room, which Gallet said he’s also grateful for. “This is a terrible difficult time for so many,” Gallet said. “So much sadness, so many good people lost, so many businesses in trouble. We just felt that we had to do our part. Our bar has been in this great village for so many years and we felt that to close at one of the darkest hours would be to let people down. So we will fight through this. We have to.”

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Spring Is The Perfect Time To Make Plans To Reveal The Body You’ve Always Wanted. Spring is here and time to start to plan for shorts and halters and of course bathing suit season is right around the corner. Now is the time to consider that cosmetic surgery procedure that will have you looking your best when summer arrives. Many of my patients tell me that they are anxious to improve their look and unveil a new body in time for Memorial Day. There are many procedures available to meet each person’s unique considerations and desires. Individualized evaluation and assessment will determine which procedures would provide the most improvement. Whether opting for breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction or a combination of the above, the result should be a beautiful and natural look. This is especially true for women who have had children and would like to turn back the hands of time and have their pre-pregnancy figure back. The tremendous growth in popularity of the Mommy Make-Over Package provides ongoing assurance that women seeing the effects of pregnancy are especially interested in taking action to improve their look. In particular, the input that I have received from new mothers concerned about the physical changes that resulted from pregnancy, has encouraged me to specifically address their

hospital as a thank you for everything they are doing for us.” As the state shutdown continues at least until May 15, Gallet said that something pretty amazing happened within the community. People started donating money to the Recovery Room Bar and Grill for meals that can go to the staff at NYU Winthrop Hospital. “We started getting calls and visits from incredible people generously donating money for us to prepare meals for the hospital staff,” Gallet said, who is also a 26-year member of the Mineola Auxiliary Police Department. “Our phone is constantly ringing with someone calling saying that they want to donate money for meals. It is an incredibly heart-warming experience. And if it is possible to take a warm memory from a time that is so difficult as this one, then this was the way for it to happen.” Even the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and Mineola Junior Fire Department is helping the Gallets out in their donation efforts. “The chamber and the Recovery Room Bar have worked on a few

needs and concerns. More and more women are having children later in life and their bodies do not bounce back they way they did when they were younger, or after their first pregnancy. Although diet and exercise are essential, areas such as the lower abdomen where the skin has been stretched and the skin collapses may never return to “normal”. A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscle and the skin of both the lower and upper abdomen. The effects on breasts are no less dramatic. This can be improved with breast implants, a breast lift and sometimes a combination of both. Lastly, Coolsculpt gets rid of excess fat quickly, efficiently, and with little pain. Although liposuction can be used for the reduction of fat in the abdomen, it is also very effective on areas such as the hips, thighs and knees. A combination of these procedures will produce the perfect post-pregnancy result you are seeking. The best candidates for plastic surgery are those who want to look their best by improving upon their natural beauty, while at the same time maintaining realistic expectations. Remember it is the proper mix of procedures that guarantees a successful improvement in appearance, while removing the signs of aging. What better time than Spring to get back into your ideal summer shape?

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Sid Jacobson Center Collects Nearly A Ton Of Food In Two Hours BY MIKE ADAMS

cereal and pasta. In tandem with those items, the SJJCC gives out emergency ven after the state designated packages provided by Island Harvest food pantries and food banks as that include 12 pounds of food. essential operations during the To say that the curbside drop offs coronavirus pandemic and allowed have been successful would be an them to provide services again, the understatement. Two Sundays ago on staff and volunteers manning the April 19, the two-hour operation netted Sid Jacobson Jewish Community the center 1,416 pounds of food. That’s Center (SJJCC) in East Hills faced a nearly three quarters of a ton, just a mountain of obstacles to get supplies little lighter than a Smart Car. to people in need. With an infectious “It’s special because it’s a meaningful illness creeping about, the center had way for the community to do someto devise a way to collect donations thing safe and really feel like they’re without subjecting anybody to the risk part of it,” Berman said. “Whether of catching COVID-19. they’re dropping off a cart or a can or a “We needed food in the bank,” SJJCC car-load of food, everybody’s particiDirector of Community Engagement pating in helping their neighbor.” Susan Berman said. “People were The help the SJJCC is receiving from asking what they could do within the community has been incredible, the first couple days of us being truly but knowing Roslyn, Berman said it closed. As soon as I was able to reopen was far from unexpected. the food bank, I needed it to be safe. So “I am not surprised,” Berman said. I thought that the best way to handle “The community that we live in and it was to provide an opportunity to do work in is incredible. They hear the call contact-free drop-offs.” to action and they really step up.” Berman and company devised a The quarantine period for donated system of weekly curbside drop-offs, items gives the bank the chance to carving out two hours each Sunday figure out what items they’re in need of where community members could the most. Berman said every donation drive up to the center and either leave is appreciated, but the bank is especialthe food they brought outside the food ly hoping to pick up ready-made meals, bank themselves or have volunteers cereal, non-perishable milk, peanut unload the car for them. butter and jelly, wipes and diapers. To protect the donors, all volunteers The SJJCC’s next curbside drop-offs are vetted to make sure they are symp- are scheduled for May 3 and May tom free each time they come to help. 10 from noon-2 p.m. at the center’s To protect the recipients, the collected complex at 300 Forest Dr. in Greenvale. items are quarantined for a full day to get rid of any lingering germs before they’re loaded into cars and dropped What did you think of this story? off at peoples’ doorsteps. Share it with me at madams Like always, the bank accepts @antonmediagroup.com non-perishable items like canned food, madams@antonmediagroup.com

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The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center collected more than 1,400 pounds of food over two hours. (Photo by Mike Adams)

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Former Manhasset Resident Creates Charitable Project BY CAROLINE RYAN

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fter the coronavirus hit many countries and cities all around the globe, Alaina Melichar, a former Manhasset resident, decided she needed to find a way to give back during this difficult time. Melichar, who now lives in the United Kingdom, created a charitable project called Stay Home Hoodies, which sells sweatshirts and donates 100 percent of the proceeds to COVID19-related charities in the United States and the United Kingdom. “I grew up on Long Island and lived in NYC for many years so the current situation is quite personal,” Melichar said. “I live in London now so I feel detached from my friends and family at times. I wanted to start this project to help give back to my home state and country—while also helping here in the UK.” The sales from each of the sweatshirts are split up equally between three charities, NHS Charities Together, the UK’s National Health Service,

Alaina Melichar, a former Manhasset resident, created a simple sweatshirt design to raise money for COVID-19 related charities. (Contributed photo) Feeding America’s COVID-19 response fund, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the US started a fund to route all donations directly to covid-related efforts and DirectRelief, which coordinates with public health authorities and businesses to provide hundreds of thousands of PPE to healthcare workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“I selected these charities as I believe they offer the broadest reach across the countries they support,” Melichar said. “DirectRelief is particularly personal as I started this project one week after my mom was sent to the frontlines to assist coronavirus patients at [Winthrop] hospital. She is an x-ray technician in a smaller office whose skill set was essentially repurposed to help support nurses and assist with COVID-19 patients at the hospital. My mom is amazing and I am so proud to see how she has embraced the challenge. Given this, it was important that part of the funds raised from my project go to keep our healthcare workers protected with masks, gowns and other gear.” Melichar began with a simple sweatshirt design which states the projects mission—to stay home and save lives. The sweatshirts retail for $40 and are offered in a variety of colors. As of publication, the Stay Home Hoodie website had been viewed in more than 25 countries with sales in the UK, US, Germany, Ireland and Finland. Through her charitable

project, Melichar has been able to raise a few thousand dollars so far. “It is truly incredible and was very unexpected to see such support from all around the world,” Melichar said. “I am happy with the project’s success so far and looking forward to seeing everyone wear their hoodies in support for the amazing charities.” Giving back during this time doesn’t stop at just sweatshirts, Melichar is currently on the waitlist to become an NHS Volunteer Responder whose job is to carry out non-medical tasks to help people in the UK. “I definitely feel like this is only a very small part and there is a lot more to do via fundraising and volunteering,” she said. To purchase a sweatshirt to support the COVID-19 related charities, visit www.stayhomehoodie.com.

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Tonsa Automotive Donates $30,000 To Local Hospitals

ort Washington-based Tonsa Automotive, a family-owned auto parts distributor, donated $30,000 to local hospitals to support the fight against coronavirus. “Although like so many other small businesses we too are struggling, our hardships pale in comparison to those on the front lines of this pandemic, and we must take care of those who take care of us,” Jerry Thomas, managing director of Tonsa Automotive, said. “In our own small way, we feel inspired to follow the example set by those in our industry, who decades ago played a transformational role in helping improve the health of millions.” In 1945, General Motors executive Alfred P. Sloan and engineer Charles F. Kettering sought to apply lessons learned from the automobile industry to cancer research and announced the creation of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research. Years later, Memorial Hospital became

Trauma Center. The hospital has been at the forefront of battling COVID-19 on Long Island, including heeding New York State’s call to significantly increase capacity. The hospital has converted conference space into an ICU, the library is now COVID-care support space for staff and the hospital erected a triage tent to help assess and manage those with respiratory symptoms among other measures. As a result, Tonsa Automotive is donated $20,000 to MSKCC in Manhattan and an additional $10,000 to NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola. “We hope this will provide the NYU Winthrop Hospital received $10,000 from Tonsa Automotive (Contributed photo) nurses, technicians, doctors and other staff on the front lines with a little Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer and emotional collapse of front-line support, because we know they never Center (MSKCC), bringing the remedical staff. search learned to battle cancer directly NYU Winthrop Hospital—the Long quit fighting for us,” Thomas said. to the front line. Today, MSKCC has Island hub of NYU Langone Health—is “Most importantly, we extend an invibeen re-purposed as a COVID-19 ranked by U.S. News & World Report as tation to our fellow automotive parts facility to aid in the battle against one of the top-10 New York metro-area distributors, vendors, and customers nationwide to pitch in by supporting this pandemic, but supply shortages, hospitals. The hospital, founded in extended shifts, and a heavily bur1896, features more than 75 divisions your local hospital.” —Submitted by dened staff is leading to the physical of specialty care and an ACS Level 1 NYU Winthrop Hospital

Great Neck Library Makes Face Shields For Hospitals And First Responders In the Great Neck Library’s ongoing efforts to support the community during this difficult time, STEM Lab staff 3D printed and laser cut PPE (personal protective equipment) from home. Adam Hinz, the library’s Youth Services coordinator, collaborated with members of his STEM Lab team to find the safest and most streamlined way to create

the shields. Hinz said he went out to collect overhead projector sheets for the mask aspect and 3D printed the visor and plastic components. Fellow library employee Chris Van Wickler helped with managing the online file templates that Hinz said originally came from Sweden. Van Wickler converted the files to the proper dimensions.

At this point, Hinz has produced more than 90 shields. Donations have been made directly to Northwell Health who distributes them to facilities in need. Hinz said residents who wish to inquire further about the face shields can contact him at ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org. —Submitted by The library has donated more than 90 face shields to Great Neck Library Northwell Health. (Contributed photo)

Food Bank At Glen Cove High School Protected by their masks are Rosa Diaz, Kim Hudson, Rachel Sheridan, Allen Hudson sort donated food at Glen Cove High School. (Photo by Tab Hauser)

With the problems caused by the coronavirus, food banks have been either shut down or in short supply. One food bank available for people in need has been set up at the Glen Cove High School. People wishing to help can donate pasta, sauce, canned vegetables, tuna fish, cereal, rice and non-perishable food between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For those needing food, pick up is available only on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. —Submitted by Tab Hauser

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MEDICAL NEWS Leveraging Data To Save COVID-19 Patients BY AMY PILOTT

and care providers across the country and around the globe. s the state’s largest health care Research In The Frontlines provider, Northwell Health’s As an academic health system, our physicians are treating patients and 72,000 caring professionals their symptoms while our scientists are are helping New Yorkers who need working alongside of them, seeking to them every day in the battle against understand the behaviors of the virus. COVID-19. Northwell is caring for “As physician-scientists, we need to more infected patients during this panknow and are studying how COVID-19 demic than any other provider, while is impacting patients in ways that also pioneering research to address we’ve never seen before,” chairman this global crisis. They have rapidly Dr. Thomas G. McGinn and David J. deployed our team to utilize research, artificial intelligence, big data analytics Greene, who is a professor of medicine, senior vice president and deputy and other technologies to effectively physician-in-chief at Northwell Health, address the myriad of challenges asso- said. “We’re tackling the spread, we are ciated with the war against COVID-19. learning new treatments, predicting While the immediate focus is to who benefits from different variations support the needs of our communities in clinical care, and ultimately, learning and front-line care providers within the how to better manage similar outbreaks epicenter of this devastating disease, by utilizing the knowledge gained they anticipate that the insights, results from our clinical experiences and the and knowledge gained from these analysis of our large data sets.” research efforts will be of tremendous Less than one month after admitting advantage to other parts of the nation Northwell’s first COVID-19 positive patient, Karina Davidson, Donald and in the coming weeks and months. Barbara Zucker professor in Health Through publications and presentations Northwell will share their findings Outcomes and senior vice president for the benefit of thousands of patients of research at Northwell Health, was editorial@antonmediagroup.com

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instrumental in creating, organizing and managing a cross-functional team of physicians, data analysts, artificial intelligence experts and healthcare leaders in developing tools to collect data from patients to help discover both immediate and long-term solutions. Northwell’s strength is in their ability to not only care for patients but to also study the events unfolding in front of us. And, Northwell’s research throughout this pandemic is helping us, and the world, develop data-driven strategies to prevent and treat COVID-19. Using Data To Predict What’s Next Northwell has developed and are using new predictive models and software to support clinical decisions for patients. These tools assist clinicians who are having phone conversations with patients through telemedicine appointments; anticipating the course of the disease for inpatients who are being admitted to the hospital; and determining which patients in assisted living and other skilled nursing facilities, who are recovering from COVID-19, might be at risk of becoming sick again and returning to the hospital. Through our clinical-prediction tools, Northwell is identifying who is at greatest risk, and what may be expected once a patient arrives at the emergency department and is admitted allowing clinicians and administration to make informed decisions and aiding in the forecasting of equipment, space and personnel needs at their hospitals. “Northwell now has the largest COVID-19 database in the world,” McGinn and Green both said. “Our physicians and scientists are quickly utilizing this data to help care for and cure patients. While under extreme pressure to care for our patients, we feel a tremendous moral obligation to perform research that will help the rest of the country.” Using Data To Inform Future Outbreaks Beyond the immediate benefits of harnessing our data to support the care of COVID-19 patients now, researchers are looking ahead to the impact this valuable information will have on the future of medical science. Through data, blood samples and genetic sequencing, Northwell will be able to peel back, layer by layer, the novel coronavirus to understand what makes COVID-19 different from the thousands of other viruses in this world. Our knowledge will ultimately lead to new vaccines, better diagnostic tests, more effective treatment and a more

informed understanding of how to prevent and minimize future outbreaks like this from ever happening again. “This is a public health crisis and touches every aspect of our lives in physical, mental and emotional ways,” McGinn said. “Through our efforts to collect, study, analyze and utilize data, we are setting the standard of care for COVID-19. The knowledge we are gaining from our data now will be of tremendous benefit to other hospitals, health systems and patients across the country and throughout the world. It will also be of tremendous benefit as we address emergencies, natural disasters or viral outbreaks in the future.” Driven To Discover Scientific research is the driver to address our ability to care for patients with COVID-19 now, and support our ability to anticipate needs associated with other health crises or infectious diseases in the future. To fuel our response and abilities, we must continue to harness and understand the data. Our work sits at the interface of discovery and clinical delivery, in an area that is critically important to the health of those in our care, and around the world, during this global pandemic. The progress Northwell is making would not be possible without philanthropic support. Our communities and especially supporters like you, must continue to provide the resources for physicians and scientists to rapidly address the challenges at hand, better understand COVID-19 and conduct research that will benefit our patients and others as the condition continues to spread. To support this research visit www. support.northwell.edu/20/donation-forms/covid-19-research-emergency-fund. For more information, visit www.give.northwell.edu. Get the facts on coronavirus and Northwell Health’s response—as well as helpful articles from our experts at www. northwell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19. —Amy Pilott is a senior development writer with Northwell Health

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DINING

EVERYTHING’S BETTER with BACON Why the bacon trend will never end

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Bacon is the breakfast food that defies mealtimes. Smokey, salty, slightly sweet and crispy, in today’s bacon-obsessed foodie culture it is almost hard to imagine a time when Americans all but outlawed bacon for its high fat content. In the 90s, low-calorie, low-fat defined dietary guidelines, but the advent of high-fat, low-carb diets brought bacon back into the mainstream. Some food historians give credit to Atkins, and more recently Paleo and Keto, to making it acceptable to moderately indulge in strips of bacon as part of a regular eating plan.

hey didn’t have to tell us twice. The average American eats 18 pounds of bacon a year for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In fact, one poll indicated that 65 percent of Americans would support making bacon the official food of the United States. Bacon mania has led to the rise of some, um, interesting flavor combinations. Infiltrating bakeries in the form of bacon maple doughnuts and bars as candied bacon Bloody Marys. Bacon flavoring (with no actual bacon included) alone has become somewhat of a phenomenon. Take bacon beer, bacon lollipops, bacon cotton candy, bacon potato chips and bacon mustard. Some of the options are even vegan. Even as these products teeter the

line between novelty and downright absurd (manufacturers might have jumped the shark with bacon toothpaste), the trend is not sizzling out. Global bacon sales are forecasted to increase by 4.17 percent between 2019 and 2024, with North America continuing to hold on tight to its position as bacon’s largest market, according to the market research firm Mordor Intelligence. So while it may seem that our nation can’t love bacon more than they already do, it appears our hearts will grow fonder still. Perhaps it’s bacon’s versatility (and that it’s slightly sinful, nutritionally speaking) that gives it its added allure. Because innovative chefs have made it clear that bacon is as much an ingredient as it is a standalone food, here are a few out of the box ways to enjoy it to the fullest.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon, Brie and Pear 4 slices center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces 2 pats unsalted butter, room temperature 2 slices bread, 1-inch thick 2 to 4 oz brie ¼-inch thick slice pear Salt and black pepper Directions: Cook bacon on the stovetop until golden brown and crisp. Remove extra grease with a paper towel. Break each piece into fourths, set aside. Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.

Bacon Cheesy Crinkle Cut French Fries 1 (20 oz) bag crinkle cut French fries 1 lb. bacon 1 medium yellow onion chopped 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Cook bacon on the stovetop, keeping flexible. Cook French fries according to package directions. Place fries on a broiler-proof dish or platter. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and bacon.

Keto Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 8 slices bacon 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp lime juice Directions: keeping bacon flexible. Use paper Coat shrimp with lime and chili towels to damp out excess grease. powder. Let shrimp marinate for Wrap each piece of shrimp with a 1 to 2 hours. Slice bacon in half piece of bacon. Grill until shrimp and cook over medium high heat, are opaque.

Layer on brie, pear and bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill the sandwich on a hot skillet until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the brie has melted. 8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese 2 jalapenos sliced in half (optional) Ranch dressing (optional)

Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with jalapenos. Serve with ranch dressing.

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Enjoy The Silence There have been many quotes over the years about the benefits of sitting in silence. When we sit with ourselves, we find things that we may have otherwise hidden because we were often too distracted by activity to notice. For example, when I become overly fatigued, I reach for a cookie or a piece of chocolate. The sweets have a “soothing” effect on my psyche, although they also have a detrimental effect on my physique. It’s been said that when we sit with something that’s bothering us, as when we have overworked ourselves too hard and feel frustrated, we’re either attempting to “stuff away” our feelings or soothe them without figuring out why we’re even bothered in the first place. When we slow down and sit in the silence, we usually can figure out almost immediately what brought us to the cookie, cake or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Silence soothes us, which is sometimes the best medicine for an otherwise troubled mind. Because many of us have followed the guidelines set by both Governor Cuomo and President Trump, we’ve found ourselves working from home, staying at home, teaching our

how tough it would be for him to get used to the silence, as compared to the hurried pace of Long Island life. As time went on, he grew to appreciate the stillness. Silence can breed peace of mind that can have a positive effect on mental and physical health. Last week, my friend mentioned that he’d noticed an increase in wildlife in his area. Several of his friends had mentioned increased wildlife Patty Servidio activity in their areas as well, from a bobcat in the yard of one buddy to several deer that kids at home and exercising passed through the yard of anat home. We aren’t driving other friend. I mentioned that as much, which has offered a positive effect to our planet. my daughter heard something unusual in our Hicksville backBoth California and India’s yard in the wee hours of this smog issues have decreased past Monday. The noise roused dramatically because of our dog Luna, who scratched “stay at home” orders. While at the window to try to get walking through our neighthrough the screen. The motion borhood last week, I didn’t breathe in the normal exhaust light tripped, and our girl saw fumes of passing vehicles but two large raccoons in a scuffle could appreciate the fragrance on our deck, something that might never have happened in of a freshly cut lawn and the our area if traffic had been at its aroma of freshly bloomed hyacinths. Silence and slowing “normal” levels. The “imposed silence” of staying put has given down can help us to relish us the opportunity to allow those things that delight our nature to return to our areas. sense of smell and sight. Because of the decrease in A friend of mine moved his family from Long Island to cars on the road, other friends Maine several years ago. When of mine mentioned that they’d he first moved, he mentioned heard an increase in wildlife

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activity behind their homes. A friend who lives in Suffolk County had two deer pass down her street, while a friend who lives in the Poconos mentioned that a very large black bear lumbered past her back door this past weekend. Prior to the “stay home” order, occurrences such as these were rare. In this case, “silence” of human activity allowed nature to come out of hiding. While I’m certain that many of you are itching to return to work, I’m going to suggest that you use your time at home wisely. Take a moment to sit in your yard and listen to the silence. Listen to the sound of your breath as you close your eyes. Allow the peacefulness of just being still in the moment overtake you, and let it carry you on the next spring breeze. Even if you’re feeling stressed and reaching for a sugary snack, this is the perfect moment to take the time to step back and enjoy the silence. It’s not as scary as you think, and you might learn a little about yourself and nature in the process. As the band Depeche Mode once sang, “Enjoy the silence.” It won’t last forever. Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

As a physician and resident of Garden City, I am compelled to implore all residents, whether they have symptoms or not, whether they have known exposures or not, to please put the health and welfare of all residents of this community before your own convenience or comfort. In order to protect others, every resident needs to wear a mask in addition to maintaining proper social distancing. This is especially true when exercising. Until we have an effective vaccine and adequate

herd immunity, it is our responsibility to decrease the spread of this virus. I started walking in my neighborhood for the physical and mental health benefits. I wear a facial mask and go out of my way to move or cross the street to avoid others. I was shocked when runners, bicyclists and groups of walkers without masks repeatedly came within six feet of me. It is hard to move away when a runner or a cyclist approaches quickly from behind. Why does everyone, even

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healthy individuals, need to wear facial masks? Experts agree that a high percentage of individuals are asymptomatic, but capable of infecting others. Others may feel great today, but come down with symptoms (sometimes so mild that they mimic allergies or a mild cold) later. While you may feel fine and have no difficulty exercising, you may be COVID-19 positive and be unwittingly spreading this virus to others who may die from it. Wearing face masks dampens this asymptomatic spread. Masks worn in conjunction with keeping a distance of at least six feet will protect others around you and offer some protection as well. One breathes deeper and harder when exercising. Experts know that respiratory droplets increase and travel further from exercising individuals. This poses an even

higher risk to others. Runners and cyclists should not only wear facial masks, but keep more than six feet away from others, preferably 10 or more feet. I understand that it is uncomfortable for runners to breathe through a mask. One can wear a gaiter or bandana around the neck and pull it up when within 20 feet of another person. Running or riding a bike in the road along the curb puts one within only three to four feet from a person walking on the sidewalk. Runners and cyclists in the road near the curb should move away from walkers on the sidewalk. It is difficult being cooped up indoors and exercising is crucial to physical and mental wellbeing, but we need to all wear masks and keep six to 10 feet apart to protect all residents. It is a serious matter of life and death. —Dr. Geralyn Groh-Szuba

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arden City High School senior Stephen Michael has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Garden City Foundation’s Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship, winning $3,000. Michael will receive the award at the Garden City High School’s senior awards ceremony set for June 4. Selected by the GCHS Business Education and Guidance Departments, Michael is the student judged to best exemplify the spirit of GCHS senior the Garden Stephen City business Michael community by achieving academic success in the area of business. Michael is a member of Garden City High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and currently serves as president. He has participated in numerous business competitions and earned first place in personal finance and business law. Michael placed second in business calculations and second and fourth place in securities and investments. This fall, Michael will be attending New York University Stern School of Business with plans to major in finance. NEW HYDE PARK New Hyde Park Road School Math Enrichment sixth graders have been participating in a virtual, free Math Madness bracket tournament offered by AreteLabs. Students Disha Chakraborty, Shohom Chakraborty, Carmela Drossman-Schlossberg, Sherwin Fernandes, Aaryan Kapoor, Darsh Mirchandani, Ariana Muhammad and Krish Singh have been having Google Meets each week to discuss the tournament questions with district math enrichment teacher Tammie Svendsen. The team is competing at the middle school level against other teams, which consists of students in grades six through eighth. During their first match, the team won, 28-0, as the other team was a no-show. For the second match, the Road School sixth graders won, 22-21, against an all-seventh grade team. The most recent match took place on April 14, with the Road School

team winning once again. The team has to win the next two brackets to advance to the final match. MASSAPEQUA Massapequa was one of 754 districts in the United States to place on the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation’s [NAMM] 2020 list of Best Communities for Music Education. The recognition from NAMM spotlights school districts where teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders come together to ensure that music remains a valued part of education. The best communities designation is given to districts that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education based on a survey that measures multiple factors. FARMINGDALE The Farmingdale School District helped local hospitals with badly-needed medical supplies. Administrators, teachers and students all mobilized to take an inventory of what they could donate to those working on the front line. Lead nurse Dawn Esposito, who oversees the school district’s 14 nurses, contacted Jim Spencer from Catholic Health Services, who arrived at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School to pick up the donations, which had been collected in the back of superintendent Defendini’s truck. Farmingdale Schools Science Director Dr. Kristen Cummings gave an inventory of the items that she and the science teachers gathered from the labs at the middle school and high school: 14 boxes of small and medium exam gloves, 101 clear goggles, 152 colored goggles, 33 safety glasses and a UV goggle cabinet that decontaminates them after use. Also included were 500 masks, donated by a friend of Albany Avenue Assistant

Principal Victoria LoRusso. The Farmingdale Interact Club donated the balance of their club funds, which was $600 to the district-wide effort. HICKSVILLE For the fifth consecutive year, Hicksville Public Schools has been designated as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Now in its 21st year, the designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in their efforts to provide music access and education to all students. PLAINVIEW Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the PlainviewOld Bethpage Chamber of Commerce has adapted to assist its valued members and the community. Beginning in mid-March, chamber president Andrew Lamkin provided supportive weekly updates on the chamber website with valuable financial information for small businesses. Workshops were then offered by members who had the skill sets to guide others regarding employment issues and personal wellness as the weeks wore on. A digital member bulletin board was created so all special offers, discounts and relevant information had a home on the website. The chamber’s regular monthly networking events and membership meetings immediately went virtual via Zoom. JERICHO Jericho High School, once again, has been named as the top high school on Long Island. U.S. News and World Report revealed its list of best high schools in America last week, with Jericho being placed in the 13th spot in New York and 127th in the nation. “We are pleased to be recognized as one of the top high schools in the country,” Jericho

Farmingdale High School’s Interact Club donated $600 to local hospitals.

workers, healthcare professionals and businesses,” Patrick Bardsley, co-founder and CEO of the Spectrum Designs Foundation said. “We are proud to have been able to help keep our communities safe, while keeping on point with our mission.” MANHASSET The Manhasset School District’s fine and performing arts department is conducting a Virtual Recital Hall for student-musicians to submit musical performances and receive meaningful feedback from district teachers. Manhasset music teachers are providing Virginia Graziosi constructive written feedback to the students. spots in both the national and All Manhasset music state-wide rankings this year. educators have access to the In 2019, U.S. News and World student recordings and are reReport listed Jericho as 134th in sponding as they come in. Since the nation and 17th in New York. the Virtual Recital Hall was launched earlier this month, GLEN COVE nearly 200 of Manhasset’s 600 Robert M. Finley Middle NYSSMA student-performers School eighth grader Virginia have registered to submit their Graziosi is using her time away solos. The hall will remain open from school to contribute to the to students through April 30. community. When she was not “From a music perspective, it doing school work, she wanted almost brings a feeling of norto help the local medical staff at malcy to the current situation,” Glen Cove Hospital and started Manhasset Director of Fine and sewing reusable cloth masks. Performing Arts Dr. Christopher In total, Graziosi sewed 50 Hale said. “It’s another way to masks. While Graziosi and her keep our kids playing, keep mother originally planned to drop the masks off at the Nassau their skill level up and provide them with continuity of County Public Safety parking instruction and well-deserved lot, her aunt, who works in recognition.” the radiology department at Glen Cove Hospital, suggested GREAT NECK donating the masks to the local Continuing a proud tradition hospital. The cotton masks are of academic excellence, two often worn over disposable schools from the Great Neck surgical masks and N95s, Public Schools were once again extending their wear-time for named some of the nation’s healthcare workers who have best public high schools in the been reusing their PPE while U.S. News & World Report’s caring for COVID-19 patients. 2020 rankings that came out last week. PORT WASHINGTON Great Neck South High Spectrum Designs School was ranked the 26thFoundation pivoted their best high school in New York custom design print work to State and the 232nd best in the procure desperately needed country. Great Neck North High personal protective equipSchool was named the 60th best ment (PPE) for front line and in the state and the 583rd best in essential workers, businesses, the country. municipalities and nonprofThe report evaluated around its. The staff is successfully 24,000 public high schools in sourcing ethically priced, certified and vetted items while the United States based on the quality of course offerings, ensuring a quick delivery for those in need. Workers are also graduation rates, test scores and preparedness for higher educawarehousing and distributing tion. Both schools were among from their Port Washington just 19 from Long Island to place facility. in the top 1,000, and Great Neck “In just one week, we have was the only district to have two supplied 100,000 face masks and other PPE items to front line of its schools make the cut. Superintendent Hank Grishman said. “While we attempt to focus on individual student growth and accomplishments, we are keenly aware of the importance that is placed on such rankings.” Jericho actually jumped a few

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Options For The MTA Requesting A COVID-19 Bailout There are other solutions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) asking for additional $3.9 billion from Washington. The MTA has placed their $51 billion 2020-24 five-year capital plan on hold due to funding assumptions that are no longer realistic. This new bailout request from the federal government is on top of the $3.8 billion emergency COVID-19 funding that Uncle Sam made available on March 25. How long will it take for the MTA to apply for and actually spend the $3.8 billion under future Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants? Based upon past history for previous FTA grants from 9/11, the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the 2012 Hurricane Sandy Relief and Resiliency supplemental emergency appropriations, it will take several years. Have they presented to the FTA a list of eligible expenses for reimbursement as part of a grant application? Do they even have a cash flow plan to spend these funds once a grant is approved? There is no indication that they have ever taken advantage of the FTA expanded eligibility of federal

$15 billion congestion toll mitigation revenue “lock box.” This provision was originally included to insure that all proceeds would be used to help fund the MTAs new $51 billion capital plan. Now, these funds can be used Larry Penner against any future deficits to the MTA’s annual $17 billion operating expense budget. Language buried in the state budget also allows $10 billion in real assistance available under FTA’s emer- estate mansion and internet sales tax gency relief program to help transit revenue to be used for operating rathagencies respond to COVID-19. This er than capital expenses. Combined, includes allowing transit providers, these total $25 billion of the $51 such as the MTA, to use previous fed- billion capital plan funding. eral formula funds for emergency-reThe MTA budgeted $4 billion of lated capital and operating expenses. local funding within the $32 billion It also raises the federal share of those 2015-19 and $51 billion from the 2020expenses from 80 to 100 percent. 24 five-year capital plans to be used There is a billion dollars or more in toward the $6.9 billion Second Avenue available funding within $12 billion in subway phase two. This project existing FTA grants that could be used benefits a handful of the five million under this option. daily transit riders. There is also $1.5 Has the MTA taken advantage of billion for the Bronx East Metro North this funding opportunity? There’s Access to Penn Station. Stop wasting also more than $1 billion available in several hundred millions on outside federal fiscal year 2020 formula funds consultants when in-house resources that have not yet been applied for. are available to do the same work. All Governor Andrew Cuomo includcombined could save the MTA almost $6 billion. ed in the approved state budget a Diogenes is looking for a brave MTA provision, which amends the MTA’s

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board member or elected official to have the courage to speak up. It is time for the MTA to match Washington dollar for dollar. Every COVID-19 federal dollar should be matched by a corresponding dollar cut to the five-year capital plan. Uncle Sam has a $23 trillion dollar long term debt. It was previously projected to grow by another $1 trillion per year until 2030. We just added another $2 trillion on top of that. Who is going to bail out Washington? Everyone can’t continue spending money we don’t have. Millions of Americans are making due with significant loss of income. The MTA must learn to do the same. Larry Penner is a transportation historian, writer and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC transit bus and subway, Staten Island Rail Road, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA bus, along with 30 other transit agencies in New York and New Jersey.

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Long Island student makes ventilators at home BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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ecessity is the mother of invention. For one science and health-focused family in Long Island’s Catholic school community the global pandemic and cancellation of this year’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair gave them the time and the incentive they needed to go above and beyond in the most unexpected of places. Like the rest of us, the Stadelman family—Erin and Robert Stadelman, and their son Michael— are respecting the quarantine order by staying home. Also like the rest of us, the Stadelmans wanted to do something to help. Unlike the rest of us, the Stadelman family used their time at home to build a ventilator. Intrigued by the global shortage of medical ventilators, especially in New York, the East Islip family was inspired to build a ventilator in their kitchen with items they

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VENTILATORS from page 21 had around the house and a first aid kit. “The best part about it, is that it is rewarding,” Michael, 11, said. “I like science.” The tech savvy family was uniquely positioned to take on the challenge. Erin, a computer and technology teacher at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School in Southampton, is charged with helping her school work remoting in during the coronavirus pandemic. She’s been helping teachers and staff navigate the world of Google Classrooms while being forced to work from home since March 16. That was also the first day Michael, a student at

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St. Mary’s School in East Islip, began homeschooling after school buildings were closed. “The two of us were just doing school work that first full week,” Erin said. “It was great that we could jump right in with the virtual learning. By Friday, Governor Cuomo said everyone who is non-essential should stay home so my husband was home with us. On Monday, he woke up and announced he had this really great idea.” When Robert, who works as an electrical engineer and a 27-year volunteer EMT-CC (Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care) in their hometown, started working remotely, the Stadelman household began to

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look a little more like a laboratory. The couple’s scientific minds were passed down to their son. Michael loves helping his dad, so they came up with the innovative idea to potentially help others during the crisis. As both an EMT and an engineer, Robert decided to test if a manually operated Bag Valve Mask (BVM), typically used on ambulances to ventilate patients by hand squeezing, could be transformed into an automatic ventilator. Turns out you can, quickly and inexpensively to boot. A couple 2x4s from the hardware shop, some plywood and an air piston became the essential elements of the at-home ventilator. The project took about a week, and most of the time spent was waiting for parts to arrive from retailers. “When officials kept talking about the shortage of ventilators, I thought what if we could do something that could squeeze the BVM automatically,” Robert said. “I realized we just needed a timer and an air

pistol to make that happen. We put the two together and made it work.” During the build, Robert taught Michael about the inner components and machinations of a ventilator, about BVMs, what a piston is and does and Michael learned to work with electronics and circuits. “Michael learned a whole lot about ventilators, electronic components and a host of other scientific concepts,” Erin said. “It was a great science lesson with a real life application.” For Robert, this was a proof of concept prototype. And while the need for ventilators is decreasing as New York continues to flatten the curve, Robert is confident the model could be employed to save lives. “We built this with readily available items,” Robert said. “There is nothing special or custom about it. Anyone can make one. I’m sure with a little work we could improve this to be a viable emergency ventilator.” You can view the ventilator in action on Robert Stadelman’s Facebook page. He said he’d share the prototype plans with anyone interested.

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he latest research on brain development shows us that adult presence literally impacts how a child’s brain gets wired. During these uncertain and destabilizing times, our presence can help our children feel safe and secure. It can help build the resilience they will need to get through this crisis. Research shows that one of the best predictors for how happy and successful a child will be is whether that child had an adult who consistently showed up for them. Right now, parents are juggling working, homeschooling and parenting. Being present may feel like another exhausting ask. Showing up does not have to take a lot of time or energy. Being together is not the same as being present. Despite our physical closeness now, there are times when we may feel distant or disconnected. All of our responsibilities have been brought to the center of our minds and the center of our living rooms and creates endless distractions. We can still find a way to connect with our children to make them feel seen, understood, safe and secure.

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Set aside time where you can ditch the cell phone and laptop and connect with your children through meaningful and fun interactions. Play helps our children process what they are going through so it can serve as a stress reliever as well as an opportunity for bonding. Get on the floor, get outside or even get on the other end of the video game controller to connect with your child through play. Think about things you like to do to relieve stress and use that as a means to connect. If you like to exercise, put on some music and dance with your child. If you enjoy cooking, invite your child into the kitchen to cook with you. If we can find time to allow children

to fill up on our positive attention, we may find that they are more secure and less anxious.

Practice Empathy

Negative emotions are often expressed through negative behavior. Approach your child with calmness and empathy. Your empathetic response allows your child’s brain to feel safe and gives him the ability to calm down and reason. Discipline is going to look different during quarantine and that is OK. When your children are under the weather, you most likely adjust your responses because you know they need a little more TLC and understanding. This crisis is not much different. Validate feelings. “I imagine you are feeling really angry” or “it looks like you’re having a really hard time.” Children need understanding and compassion now more than ever before to help them through this very difficult time. Respond with empathy first, and then remind your child what the rules and expectations are. After they are calm, you can discuss why their behavior was inappropriate or hurtful.

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Are you communicating with our children through closed doors, from different rooms or with your back turned and attention on something else? Our body language matters in making our children feel heard and understood. When possible, put down what you are doing and physically turn your body and attention towards your child. Repeat back what you heard so you know you understand correctly. When it isn’t possible to listen with full attention, let your child know when would be a better time to talk. Focusing on connection and presence is not a permissive way to parent. Rules and boundaries can and should still exist. The power of presence helps your child co-regulate and feel safe. Graziella Simonetti is a parenting coach with Parenting Pals (yourparentingpals@gmail.com) and works as an early childhood social worker for the New York City Department of Education. She holds an advanced certificate in parent education from Adelphi University and is a NYSPEP credentialed Parenting Educator.

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Helping Pets Cope With COVID-19 Lifestyle Changes BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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These tips can help your pet adjust post-pandemic. (Photos courtesy of Chewy)

“If possible, make the transition back to a ‘normal’ schedule gradually—about a week should be sufficient in most cases,” Coates said. “Start shifting your pet’s meal and play times by 15 minutes or so each day until they are occurring when you’ll be around after the new schedule takes effect. Keep your interactions with your pet to a minimum during the times when you’ll have to be gone in the future. This is made easier if your pet gets lots of attention and exercise before you’re scheduled to leave—there’s a good chance that your dog or cat will nap the next few hours away.” If you are going to have to be away from home for an extended period of

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he coronavirus pandemic has upended daily routines. The Monday through Friday rush of getting ready and out the door is slowly becoming a fleeting memory. For many, commutes now consist of hoofing the 40-feet from the bedroom to the home office in the morning. And while this new normal comes with its own set of unique stresses, one reward is the opportunity to stay home and foster closer relationships to our family members, furry counterparts included. As humans battle against feelings of going stir crazy, America’s dogs couldn’t be more thrilled. A March 27 New York Times opinion piece by Alexandra Horowitz, author and operator of Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, summed it up, saying the coronavirus quarantine “is actually giving dogs something that they’ve deserved all along: more of our companionship.” Pets are getting used to extra quality time, more walks, treats and cuddles, but there will come a time when this too shall pass. We may not know the day when households will return to their regularly scheduled programming of physically going to school and an office building, but the countdown is on now that the curve is flattening. So how can we help pets readjust to life after COVID-19 when owners are no longer there 24/7? Chewy vet expert Dr. Jennifer Coates has some tips to ease the transition and reduce possible separation anxiety.

time and are lucky enough to have a fenced yard, now might be the time to teach your dog how to use a dog door, Coates added. Most pets require some training before they become comfortable going in and out through a dog door so start the process well before you will need your dog to use it on their own. Food dispensing toys and interactive toys are a great way to provide pets with entertainment and mental stimulation when you have to be away from home. Have several different types on hand to see which works best for your dog and to provide variety. Some, like KONG Classic Dog Toy and the PetSafe Funkitty Egg-Cersizer treat dispenser cat toy, dispense food and treats while also promoting exercise. The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Tornado Interactive Dog Toy has to be rotated to open compartments containing food while the Trixie Chess Interactive Dog Toy has pegs that need to be lifted straight up. Pet monitoring cameras let you keep an eye on how your pets are doing while you’re away. The Pawbo+ Wi-Fi Interactive Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser even lets you communicate with your pets and hand out treats from afar, easing separation anxiety on both ends. If your dog is anxious due to changes in routine, synthetic pheromones may help. “Adaptil diffusers, collars and sprays contain a version of the hormone that nursing females produce to soothe their litters, which can ease mild to moderate anxiety,” Coates said.

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beingstrong Bethenny Frankel lends a helping hand amid pandemic BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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his is a crisis. That is what philanthropist, entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and producer Bethenny Frankel deals with on a day-to-day basis as she helps people around the world who are in need. And with a serious and troubling global pandemic that is gripping the world, Frankel’s lifesaving efforts are needed now more than ever. Not fulfilled just by business alone, Frankel’s life experiences have inspired her to help women find their own strength and resilience with the launch of her bstrong initiatives. In 2017, Frankel launched her bstrong disaster relief program, which provides real-time emergency assistance to people who are in crisis. Frankel’s bstrong works with community partners on the ground throughout affected areas to assess the most pressing needs and provide help. Bstrong has been working together with notable charities, such as Delivering Good and has partnered with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). “Truly, it evolved,” Frankel said about how her disaster relief initiative came to be. “I had no insight into what disaster relief was, nor would I ever think it applied to me. I started with Hurricane Harvey, moved into Maria in Puerto Rico and have worked on fires, earthquakes and disasters worldwide. We hit the ground running first and provided aid, money and relief as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. We also still provide aid long after the headlines fade. We are still building schools and homes in the Bahamas. We still help Puerto Rico and recently, we completed two Australia missions.” Focusing on the pandemic, Frankel and her team have been coordinating getting supplies for hospitals around the country, which Frankel said is a lot of work. “It’s very intense, very stressful, very time sensitive and a war,” Frankel said. “Whether aid is real, counterfeit, a wild goose chase, a bait and switch or a Ponzi scheme, it is a crap shoot. It’s a roller coaster and you must have the stomach, gut instinct and bullshit meter for it. Things need to be vetted, inspected, attained and allocated simultaneously.” So how does Frankel feel knowing that she is making a difference in so many fellow New Yorkers lives with her relief aid? “It feels like my obligation,” she said. “I have a skill set, so I simply execute. It’s an instinct and I become a machine that just turns on and goes. I

am a proud New Yorker and people always ask me what connects me to a certain place. We don’t get involved based on where a disaster is, although I adore New York, Puerto Rico, Texas, the Bahamas and Australia. I get involved if I can find my access or entry point and can have a significant impact.” Frankel and her team have also been putting together coronavirus kits to help prevent the spread of the virus, while also helping people who are now in dire financial straits. “The coronavirus kits began this mission to provide prevention kits, including hand sanitizer, wipes, masks, gloves, hydration kits and immune builders,” Frankel said. “We pivoted our mission to protective gear because the city provided meals for the children at home from school. We will still distribute bstrong cash cards to impoverished parents, but the major crisis became apparent to us (entry point) as masks and gowns since the need was so incredibly dire.” So what is next for Frankel in the coming year? “My show, The Big Shot, is launching in 2021 and will begin shooting in the fall,” she said. “I also have a few very big exciting announcements in the next few weeks. Now is the time to focus on relief work. There will be plenty of time for business. I think that this reset will change businesses forever. People will open their eyes to a whole new world of doing business. I’ve been working in my pajamas and out of my office for over a decade. Everyone is catching up now.” If you would like to donate to Frankel’s bstrong coronavirus relief fund, visit www. bethenny.com/bstrong to learn more. “Please spread the word on social media,” Frankel urged. “Every dollar and message is so meaningful and literally saves lives.”

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Evy Poumpouras partners with Dunkin’ to deliver food to frontline workers

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hundreds of cases of Health-Ade Kombucha to many police precincts vy Poumpouras, a former and hospitals in the area including Secret Service special agent, Long Island Jewish, Mount Sinai co-host of Bravo’s television Morning Side NYC and Lawrence series Spy Games and author of a Hospital in the Bronx. newly released book, Becoming “It is amazing what showing up Bulletproof has been doing her part with donuts and coffee will do to to give back. Recently, Poumpouras people’s morale,” Poumpouras said. has been dedicating her time to “It sends them a message—you’re donate coffee and donuts to men and important, we’re here and we apprewomen who still put on their hospital ciate you.” scrubs or police uniforms everyday When Poumpouras first began despite the dangers posed by the donating coffee, donuts and komrecent coronavirus pandemic. bucha, she used her own vehicle Poumpouras, who also has a to make the deliveries. But as the background in law enforcement, requests for donations continued to decided to dedicate her efforts grow, Poumpouras ran out of room specifically to giving back to police in her vehicle to transport everyofficers. thing. Chevrolet graciously donated “I just reached out and I said, a Trailblazer to the cause. ‘Look, I want to try to contribute. “[Chevrolet] stepped up,” I’m no longer first responder, so Poumpouras said. “They gave me I can’t contribute in the way that an SUV. They were like, ‘Here you I used to, but I go however we can help.’ want to help other You’re seeing everybody first responders,’” want to do their part to Poumpouras said. help in any way they can.” Poumpouras partDuring her time as nered with Dunkin’ Secret Service special to deliver coffee, agent, Poumpouras donuts and Healthworked in the criminal Ade Kombucha, a investigative division, ofprobiotic tea, which ten working on complex helps to boost the criminal investigations immune system to for both violent and police officers in financial crimes. She Long Island, New described the most York City and New gratifying and powerful Jersey. experience of her career as being “We go out to precinct, after able to give back to others in the precinct, and [say] ‘Guys, thank form of justice and resolution. you so much for everything you do. “Anytime you do something Here are your donuts. Here is your outside of yourself, that is probably Kombucha. We appreciate you,’” the greatest thing you can do,” Poumpouras said. “That causes a Poumpouras said. “Doing someshift in people’s psyche. That makes thing in service of other people, I them work harder, because when think that’s the greatest thing that they know that people care it gives you get out of anything.” them the fuel to wake up the next Having served under former presday and be like, ‘I’m appreciated.’” idents Barack Obama, George W. Shortly after the partnership Bush, Bill Clinton and George H.W. began, hospitals reached out to Bush as a Secret Service special Poumpouras to ask if she would agent Poumpouras learned plenty consider expanding her deliveries of life skills, which she talks about in to include hospital workers as well her book, Becoming Bulletproof. The and she gladly accepted. Since the book hit stores and online retailers partnership began, Poumpouras on April 21. has delivered approximately 6,000 In Becoming Bulletproof, donuts, 200 gallons of coffee and Poumpouras talks about the

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Poumpouras delivers donuts and coffee to hospital workers.

Every morning Poumpouras fills her vehicle with food from Dunkin’ to deliver to police precincts and hospitals. (Contributed photos) lessons she learned from protecting presidents, as well insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the world. Becoming Bulletproof will help readers prepare for stressful situations, teach them how to instantly read people, influence how they are perceived and live a more fearless life. “This book is like 20 years in the making in my head,” Poumpouras said. “It’s everything I learned. But I also wanted to make sure I put my failures in there because I’ve learned more from my failures than my successes. Sometimes, you read these great books from former tactical special forces people or other people and you’re like, ‘That’s great, but you’re this special person and this doesn’t apply to me.’” Poumpouras stressed the importance of writing a book that would appeal to the average person.

“I’m like you,” Poumpouras said. “I grew up in Queens. Nobody in my family went to college. But I figured it out and I’m no different than you are. This is for the average person— to help them during this time.” Although there were some concerns about launching the book during this pandemic, Poumpouras feels the book will help people find comfort in themselves especially during this time. “I wrote this book to help people, Poumpouras said. “I didn’t write it so I could see it in a store on a shelf. I didn’t write it so it could be on a bestseller list, although that’s a great thing. I wrote it to be of service to people, everything else is secondary.” Becoming Bulletproof retails for $24 and is available for purchase on Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, Audible.com and Simon & Schuster.

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Quarantine Tunes

Musicians turn hard times into art BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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In the times that we are all currently living in, which is a scary and weird one, the power of music can sometimes preoccupy ourselves into forgetting some of our problems for a bit. During a time of reflection that we are all currently undertaking, musicians around the world are also taking this difficult time to put out new music that reflects what we’re all feeling in a creative way. Here are some brand new songs that have been released this past month from some of our favorite artists.

“Levels Of Concern” Twenty One Pilots

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of the popular alternative rock band Twenty One Pilots released their latest song “Levels of Concern,” which is already hitting the airwaves, earlier this month. The song’s lyrics reference the anxiety that is created by the pandemic. The band’s music video for “Levels of Concern” was filmed in Joseph’s and Dun’s home while under the national stay-at-home orders. Joseph and Dun donated a portion of the proceeds from their new song to Crew Nation—a global relief fund for live music crews that is helping to financially support them. (Photo sources: Facebook)

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“Better Days” - OneRepublic

OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder was inspired to write “Better Days,” which will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth studio album Human, while in quarantine himself. Interestingly enough, Tedder and some of his bandmates were exposed to someone who had coronavirus while touring abroad in London. “Better Days” talks about—you guessed it—the better days that will eventually be ahead of all of us once we get through the pandemic. Through September, a portion of the streams of “Better Days” will be donated to MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund to help artists whose livelihoods have been affected by the virus.

“Six Feet Apart” - Alec Benjamin

Singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin released his new song appropriately titled “Six Feet Apart” earlier this month. The song examines the effects of social distancing and how life as we know it has changed in just a few months time. Once the song was released, a lot of people on social media have commented that they can painfully relate to the deeply personal lyrics that Benjamin sings in his new ballad.

“Lay Your Head On Me” Marcus Mumford

Although not directly tied to the coronavirus pandemic, Marcus Mumford from the band Mumford & Sons has teamed up with DJ Major Lazer and singer-songwriter MØ for the song “Lay Your Head On Me.” Most of the songs lyrics reflect what a lot of people are feeling these days. The song’s music video, which was released just last week, includes 177 clips from 28 countries showcasing worldwide solidarity in the midst of the global pandemic while also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

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on April 12, at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Loving mother of Ada, Alexis (James Curry) and the late Charlotte Schutt (Glenn). Proud grandmother of 8. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Service and interment held privately at Locust Valley Cemetery. Gjon O. Mirakaj of Glen Cove,

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Carmen for almost 67 years. Loving father of Robert (Diane), Ellen Maruca (Joe), Lorraine Martinez (Anthony) and the Late Tino. Adored grandfather of seven. Cherished great-grandfather of five. Bill was a member of Glen Cove Special Police and a Pistol Instructor for Glen Cove Police Department. He was an avid hunter and a longtime member of Matinecock Rod and Gun Club and the Roslyn Gun Club. Bill was also a member of the Glen Cove Moose Lodge. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Private service and interment at Locust Valley Cemetery. Ki Bong Bae “Kay” of Glen Cove, died on April 6, at age 73. Longtime owner of Kay’s Deli in Glen Cove, he was also known as the “Landing Legend” because he cared so much for the Landing neighborhood. Beloved husband of Seung Ok. Loving father of Captain Sang-Jim Bae of the G.C. Fire Department and Charles Bae. Arrangements entrusted to DodgeThomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Service and Interment private.

Alino is deceased) and his sisters Eileen Connor (Ken), Dr. Ann Marie Alino and Kathleen Alino, and his uncles Anthony DeRiggi (Carole), Donald DeRiggi (Millie) and Dennis DeRiggi (Nancy), his cousins Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (Richard Valicenti), Brendan DeRiggi (Ellen), Peter DeRiggi (Maxine), Patti Falch (Doug), Cathy Aldridge (Tom), Angelo DeRiggi, John DeRiggi and their children. Of all his businesses, Richard enjoyed most his recent one arranging social events, because of all the friendships he made and treasured. Richard was self-quarantined at home when his good friend Nassau County Detective Mike Caputo convinced him to go to Saint Francis Hospital. There he was treated with skill and such compassion, for which his family is very grateful.

Jean Capobianco of Glen Cove died on April 13, at age 88. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Michael C. (Elisa) and the late Linda. Dear sister of the late Carmella, Antoinette, and William. Proud grandmother of Nicholas and Stephen. Richard Aline, 57, died on April Also survived by many loving nieces 8, another Long Islander lost in the and nephews. Arrangements entrusted tragic battle against coronavirus. He to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of is survived by his mother Rosemary Glen Cove. Service and interment will DeRiggi-Alino (his father Dr. Anthony be private.

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CT. Died Tuesday, 4/21/20 in East Haddam from complications of severe dementia. Born July 6th, 1939 in Brooklyn NY to parents Ira Underwood and Dorothy Cobb Cobleigh. Survived the deaths of his brother Ronald Gressett Cobleigh and wife Catherine Hirst Cobleigh. Survived by sons David Ackerly and Daniel Sands Cobleigh; wife Mary Loncharich-Gaskell, two daughters in law and a healthy host of grandchildren. A 9th generation heir of the founding fathers of East Haddam CT including Daniel Cone and Elijah Parsons who founded the township, built and pastored the First Congregational Church and the 1794 family homestead where he lived and ultimately passed from this wonderful life. Active on the vestry of numerous Episcopal churches throughout his life including Christ Church Manhasset and lastly at St. Stephens in East Haddam. Alumnus of University of Vermont and Thunderbird University where he received his M.B.A. A 50-year veteran of the Insurance Brokerage industry where he served as Executive V.P. at Frank B. Hall. Enjoyed “The Boys of Summer”, particularly the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets, Theater & Arts, his many golden retrievers, and raucous laughter. He played a boogie-woogie piano, loved all forms of music, naughty limericks, family vacations in Cape Cod and Europe and fleecing his family, friends, and colleagues with sinister Gin Rummy skills. Gordon, Dad, Woody will be deeply missed and cheerfully celebrated in equal measure. All who wish to honor his memory with a gift can donate to his beloved Goodspeed Opera House at: Goodspeed.org, who can sorely use the support in these challenging times. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. Spencer Funeral Home Inc. 112 Main Street, Hampton, Ct 06424 860-267-2226 • 860-267-4474 (Fax)

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LEGAL NOTICES Registered Agents, Inc., 160 Greentree Dr, Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Sec of State, LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that 401 Federal St, Dover, DE an order granted by the Su- 19901. Purpose: any lawful preme Court, Nassau Coun- activities. 4-29-22-15-8-1; 3-25-2020ty, on the 3rd day of March, 6T-#215362-RP bearing Index Number 20 000228, a copy of which LEGAL NOTICE may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at Notice of Formation of 510240 Old Country Rd., Mine- 524 Old Country Rd, LLC. ola, New York 11501, grants Art. of Org. filed with Secy. me the right to assume the of State of NY (SSNY) on name of Kelly M icha e l March 13, 2020. Office locaCembrale. The city and state tion: Suffolk County, SSNY of my present address are designated as agent of LLC Bethpage, NY; the month upon whom process against and year of my birth are it may be served. SSNY shall September, 1997; the place mail copy of process to: 33 of my birth is North Hemp- Old Wheatley Road, Glen stead; my present name is Head, New York 11545. Purpose: any lawful activity. Kelly Bridget Cembrale. 4-29-22-15-8-1; 3-25-20206T-#215555-RP 4-29-2020-1T#215984-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION Le Bon Travel LLC. GARDEN CITY of Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/30/20. Office location: LEGAL NOTICE Nassau County. SSNY desPUBLIC NOTICE Deferred Compensation Plan ignated as agent upon whom for Employees of Incorporated process may be served and shall mail copy of process Village of Garden City The Deferred Compensation against LLC to 101 MaPlan for Employees of Incor- ple Ave. #1, Sea Cliff, NY porated Village of Garden 11579. R/A: US Corp Agents, City is soliciting proposals Inc. 7014 13th Ave. #202. from independent investment BK, NY 11228. Purpose: any service agencies for admin- lawful act. istrative providers relating to 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-20206T-#215884-RP the Deferred Compensation Plan for the employees of InLEGAL NOTICE corporated Village of Garden SUPPLIES City. They must meet the reGLEN COVE quirements of section 457 of PUBLIC SCHOOLS the New York State rules, 9 NYCRR 9000 and Part 9003 Glen Cove, New York 11542 PRINTING of the State Finance Law, inDue Date: May 18, 2020 cluding all rules and regula11:00 a.m., Thayer House, tions issued pursuant thereto. Glen Cove Schools A copy of the proposal quesAttention: Viktor Tymtionnaire may be obtained chynyuk via download from the New York State Contract Reporter The Glen Cove School Diswebsite at the following web trict is requesting bids on printing services for the upaddress: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ coming school year. The prices for the bids are contracts.cfm This proposal question- from July 1, 2020 thru June naire will be listed under the 30, 2021 and prices shall be held firm during this period. Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Items will be ordered as needor via request from: Incorpo- ed throughout this period of rated Village of Garden City, time. Attn: Courtney Rosenblatt, All those interested in obtainVillage Auditor, 351 Stewart ing a copy of the 2020-2021 Print bid should contact Mr. Avenue, (516) 465-4006. Receipt of responses are due Viktor Tymchynyuk DirecNO LATER THAN 4 PM tor of Facilities, Glen Cove School District, Facilities OfEST ON JUNE 3, 2020. 4-29-2020-1T-#215986-CITY fice at 516-801-7090 phone or 516-801-7099 fax. 4-29-2020-1T-#215925-RP

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LEGAL NOTICE Assisi Animal Health LLC-Authority filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/19. Office location: Nassau Co. LLC formed in DE on 10/31/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Assisi Animal Health LLC, 4 Shelter La, Glen Head, NY 11545. DE addr. of LLC: c/o National

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLIES GLEN COVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Glen Cove, New York 11542 PAPER AND PLASTIC Due Date: May 18, 2020 10:00 a.m., Thayer House, Glen Cove Schools Attention: Viktor Tymchynyuk The Glen Cove School District is requesting bids on Paper and Plastic products for the upcoming school year.

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The prices for the bids are from July 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2021 and prices shall be held firm during this period. Items will be ordered as needed throughout this period of time. The vendor will deliver paper and/or plastic supplies to the Carriage House garage located at 154 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542 All those interested in obtaining a copy of the 20202021 Paper & Plastic bid should contact Mr. Viktor Tymchynyuk Director of Facilities, Glen Cove School District, Facilities Office at 516-801-7090 phone or 516801-7099 fax. 4-29-2020-1T-#215926-RP

GREAT NECK LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Water Authority of Great Neck North is soliciting sealed bids, to be received at the Authority’s Offices at 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, New York, 11021, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened and read, for the purchase of Hydrants, Valves, and Fittings. Information to Bidders and forms of Bid Proposal are available on the Authority’s Website: www.waterauthorityofgreatnecknorth.com under the Bid Proposal Tab. The Board of Directors reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any and all bids, or to accept the lowest responsible bid, as it deems to be in the best interest of the Authority. Dated: April 20, 2020 Great Neck, New York by Order of the Board of Directors Water Authority of Great Neck North Gregory C. Graziano, Superintendent 4-29-2020-1T-#215928-GN

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LEVITTOWN LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Khan IT Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 3/24/2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 32 Beverly Rd Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-20206T-#215866-LEV LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 3rd day of March, 2020, bearing Index Number 000193-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office

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Ozel. The city and state of name is Yulkahan Kuru. my present address are Lev- 4-29-2020-1T-#215943-LEV of the clerk, located at 240 ittown, NY; the month and Old Country Road, Mineola, year of my birth are August, LEGAL NOTICE NY grants me the right to as- 1998; the place of my birth sume the name of Yulkahan is Queens, NY; my present Notice is hereby given that

LEGAL NOTICES an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 3rd day of March, 2020, bearing Index Number 000192-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office

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of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Muhammed Ozel. The city and state of my present address are Lev-

ittown, NY; the month and year of my birth are February, 2001; the place of my birth is Queens, NY; my present name is Muhammed Kuru. 4-29-2020-1T-#215942-LEV

Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 (Address of LLC) Purpose: any lawful purpose. 4-29-22-15-8-1; 3-25-20206T-#215551-MAN

May 4, 2020 by teleconference at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. 1. Continued Public Hearing: Proposed Local Law D – 2020: Add to Section A243 Attachment “Fees, Charges and Deposits”, “Miscellaneous Fees” “Storage Pod” 2. Continued Pubic Hearing: Proposed Local Law C Amending Chapter 227 “Vehicles and Traffic”, Chapter 227-18 “Limited Time Parking”, Schedule XIII on Ridge Drive East 3. Proposed Local Law E – 2020 “Recycling Requirements- solid waste collected at curbside be separated into useable recyclable components” While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location. You may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/465881949 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 465-881-949 The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. You may view the proposed Local Laws 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: April 29, 2020 4-29-2020-1T-#215992-MAN

MANHASSET LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for 2019-2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PHASE 2 project will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on May 15, 2020 at the Administrative Offices at the MANHASSET UFSD, located at 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work shall be as follows: CONTRACT #1 -GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #2- PLUMBING RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #3- HVAC RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #4- ELECTRICAL RECONSTRUCTION MUNSEY PARK ES28-04-06-03-0-001-026 MANHASSET JR/SR HS28-04-06-03-0-004-051 Complete digital sets of the Contract documents may be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of Forty Nine Dollars ($49.00) at the following website www.jagarchprojects.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on May 1, 2020. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from Revplans, 330 Route 17A Suite #2, Goshen New York 10924 (877272-0216). upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the MANHASSET UFSD. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced websites. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit shall be refunded to each Bidder only if the plans and specifications are returned, in good condition, with no handwritten notations thereon within (30) calendar days after the bid opening date. All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District after the (30) days have elapsed. ANY PERSON OR CORPORATION WHO FAILS TO SUBMIT A BID SHALL FORFEIT THEIR HARD COPY PLAN DEPOSIT IN ITS ENTIRETY. Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Page 3). Attention of the Bidders is specifically directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the bidding documents. FOR ACCESS TO THE JOB SITE, PLEASE CONTACT

FRANK GIORGIO AT 631-523-7488 Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the MANHASSET UFSD that they are carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts not less than that specified under the General Conditions. Performance Bonds and Labor/Material Bonds, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract. The MANHASSET UFSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/ or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/ or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the MANHASSET UFSD, the best interest of the SCHOOL DISTRICT will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract in the form contained in the Contract Documents. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the SCHOOL DISTRICT. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specified. Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for (45) days after the formal bid opening. Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and sub-contractor shall submit to the SCHOOL DISTRICT within (30) days after issuance of its first payroll, and every (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll record, as provided by this article, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalties of perjury. The SCHOOL DISTRICT shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for (5) years from the completion of the work on the project. BY ORDER OF: BOARD OF EDUCATION MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200 MEMORIAL PLACE MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030 4-29-2020-1T-#215924-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Uveness, LLC (LLC Name) Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/16/2020 (Filing Date). Of-

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF PLANDOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees will accept public comments on the Village’s 2020 Storm Water Management Program Annual Report until May 11, 2020. Public comments on the 2020 Draft Storm Water Management Program Annual Report can be mailed to, Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, NY 11030 or by e-mail to: clerk@villageofplandome.org A copy of the 2020 Storm Water Management Program Annual Report is posted on the Village of Plandome’s website, which may be found at http://www.villageofplandome.org and is also available for by request to the Clerk of the Village (clerk@ villageofplandome.org) from the date of this notice to the time of the meeting. By Order of the Board of Trustees Barbara Peebles Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: April 29, 2020 4-29-2020-1T-#215982-MAN LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold the Annual Village Organizational meeting and the following public hearings on Monday,

MASSAPEQUA LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District invites the submission of Sealed Bid Proposals to furnish materials and labor to complete the Mechanical Improvement at Plainedge High School and Plainedge Middle School Gymnasium all in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following category(ies) of work: PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Plainedge High School SED Nos.: 28-05-18-03-0-003-028 Plainedge Middle School SED Nos.: 28-05-18-03-0-009-009 Mechanical Improvement at Plainedge High School and Plainedge Middle School Gymnasiums Bid #19-004R CONTRACT #M-1 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #E-1 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Sealed Bid Proposals will be received until 12:00 Noon prevailing time on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the School District Administration Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bidders are solely responsible for the arrival of each bid at the School District Administration Office by the appointed time, regardless of the means of delivery. Bids must be presented on the standard bid proposal form(s) in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Justine Stringer, District Administration Building, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758. All bids shall be sealed and in an opaque envelope that is distinctly marked on the out-

side as follows: “Bid #19-004R, Mechanical Improvement at Plainedge High School and Plainedge Middle School Gymnasiums” as required by the Bid Specifications. The name of the bidder, bidders address, and the name of the contract, and/or contracts being bid must also appear on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be dropped off at the District Administrative Offices, Monday to Friday, between 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Due to COVID-19, the offices are closed at all other times. All bidders are responsible for delivering bids during these hours only. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC, 270 North Broadway, Hicksville New York, 516-827-0240 (phone) during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Due to COVID-19, bidders must call ahead; however the Contract Documents may only be obtained through the Office of REV, 330 Route 17A, Goshen, New York 10924 (877-272-0216) beginning on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine ($49.00) Dollars at the following website: www.revplans.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REVplans upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Plainedge Union Free School District, and may be uncertified. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms of the ‘Information For Bidders’ to all submitting bids. Bidding Document costs are refundable provided the documents are returned to REVplans within thirty (30) days of the Bid Opening, and are COMPLETE, UNMARKED and in NOT TORN condition. Any bidder requiring printed documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard cop-

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continued from page 30 ies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract. There will be no Pre-Bid walk-through due to COVID-19, however photos of existing conditions are included in the technical manual for reference. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check payable to PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT or by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid conditioned as set forth in the “Information for Bidders” of the Bid Specifications. All bid security, except those of the three lowest bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after bids are submitted. The bid security provided by the three lowest bidders will be returned after the execution of the Trade Contract. The District will require the successful bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds in the amount of the contract price and in the form specified in the Bid Documents. Each Bidder shall prepare their bid proposal, along with a bid security, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the “Information for Bidders” and Bid Specifications. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Wages to workers, laborers and mechanics employed to work on this project shall be paid in accordance with Section 220 of the Labor Law and in accordance with the Prevailing Rate Schedules found in the Project Manual. Proof of such payments will be required. The District reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder providing the required security within forty-five (45) days of the date opening of the bids. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the District further reserves the right to reject bids that contain conditions, omissions, exceptions or modifications, or in its sole discretion to waive any irregularities in the bids, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the District is in its best interest. By Order of Board of Education Plainedge Union Free School District Justine Stringer, Purchasing Agent Date: April 24, 2020 4-29-2020-1T-#215987-MASS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of AAFB Consulting LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY(SSNY) on 2/14/20. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY is designated as agent any lawful act. upon whom process maybe 6-3; 5-27-20-13-6; served and shall mail copy of 4-29-2020-v6T-#215927-MASS process against LLC to: 23 Eastwood Drive Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Purpose:

MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TAX SALE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, NEW YORK NOTICE OF TAX SALE REAL ESTATE FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES FOR THE YEAR (JUNE 2019 TO MAY 2020) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 13th day of May 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, pursuant to the provisions of the Village Laws of the State of New York and pursuant to resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mineola, the undersigned Treasurer of said Village will sell at public auction so much of each parcel with improvements thereon for the year 2019 - June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 which may be due at the time of such sale. Said Real Estate shall be sold subject to any unpaid tax certificates purchased and held by the Village of Mineola. The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola does herein reserve the right to bid in for the Incorporated Village of Mineola any of the real properties herein offered for sale for the benefit of said Village. Purchasers will be required to pay the amount of the respective bids to the undersigned within ten days after the sale pursuant to provisions of the Village Laws of the State of New York. Said real estate will be sold subject to all provisions of law, both Federal and State in relation to redemption by Veterans or persons in military service that may be applicable thereto. NOTICE is herein further given that for purposes of identification of said properties herein offered, there is on file in the office of the Village Clerk in the Village of Mineola, New York, the official tax map, indicating the several properties and which may be examined by any person, corporations or persons during business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) of the Village office. FOLLOWING is a list or statement of the real estate upon which such taxes are unpaid for the amount of the tax, fee, interest, and charges there on to May 13, 2020. LAST KNOWN OWNER FEES, INTEREST OR OCCUPANT ALL SECTION #9 & CHARGES DESCRIPTION OF BLOCK & LOT AMOUNT OF PROPERTY PARCEL ID# TAXES TOTAL 400 Emory LLC Bl. 1 $5,147.00 400 Jericho Turnpike Lot 75 Mineola, NY #09001 00750 Richard Magiera Bl. 9 $1,922.03 452 White Road Lots 36-38 Mineola, NY #09009 00360 Robert H. Schulenburg Bl. 10 $2,117.45 477 Andrews Road Lots 54, 155, 181 Mineola, NY #09010 00540 Mary A. Campbell Bl. 12 $1,944.64 433 Argyle Road Lots 67-68 Mineola, NY #09012 00670 Estate of William Frank Ryan Bl. 12 $1,727.60 472 Emory Road Lot 97 Mineola, NY #09012 00970

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LEGAL NOTICES Anthony & Linda Genduso 316 Herricks Road Mineola, NY Robert H. Wilgosz Jr. 153 Bruce Terrace Mineola, NY Joann Hertzberg 267 Dow Avenue Mineola, NY William H. Limbach 180 Fairfield Avenue Mineola, NY Linda G. Gallo 215 Raff Avenue Mineola, NY Sal J. Cataldo 150 Jerome Avenue Mineola, NY Robert Rina 23 Park Circle Mineola, NY Vivian Skene 137 Rudolf Road Mineola, NY Gary Quaranto 375 Horton Highway Mineola, NY C. & A. Politis 24 Kenilworth Avenue Mineola, NY Olivia Froehling 351 Houston Avenue Mineola, NY David & Nicole Castillo 382 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, NY Sonia Miranda & Jose Pinheiro 300 Pennsylvania Avenue Mineola, NY Best Hand Real Estate Corp. 230 Roslyn Road Mineola, NY 8 Roselle Street Realty LLC 8 Roselle Street Mineola, NY Robert Breden 276 Arlington Street Mineola, NY Jiwan Kumar & Nfn Bharti 295 Garfield Avenue Mineola, NY Acqua Capital LLC 227 Wellington Road Mineola, NY Harvey & Irlene Siegel 245 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, NY Sri Sai Realty LLC 185 Willis Avenue Mineola, NY AEJ & Associates LLC 174 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, NY 152 Mineola LLC 152 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, NY JNC Mineola Corp 106 Main Street Mineola, NY Double A Acquisition Realty LLC 55 9th Avenue Mineola, NY Barbara Kutner 136 Willis Avenue Mineola, NY Carlos DaSilva 120 Union Street Mineola, NY Leo Dobrzeniecki & C. Marro 132 Bruce Terrace Mineola, NY David & Barbara Lee 51 Pembrook Drive Mineola, NY Shelia Gaeckler 4 Jay Court Mineola, NY Dated: April 15, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES Bl. 18 Lot 67 #09018 00670 Bl. 48 Lot 27 #09048 00270 Bl. 49 Lot 29 #09049 00290 Bl. 162 Lots 36-37 #09162 00360 Bl. 245 Lots 114, 592-593 #09245 01140 Bl. 245 Lots 514-516 #09245 05140 Bl. 253 Lot 38 #09253 00380 Bl. 266 Lots 3-4 #09266 00030 Bl. 274 Lots 1102-1104 #09274 11020 Bl. 277 Lot 8 #09277 00080 Bl. 279 Lot 328 #09279 03280 Bl. 318 Lot 4 #09318 00040 Bl. 338 Lot 715 #09338 07150 Bl. 340 Lot 75 #09340 00750 Bl. 348 Lots 950-951 #09348 09500 Bl. 380 Lot 130 #09380 01300 Bl. 390 Lots 34, 112 #09390 00340 Bl. 391 Lot 201 #09391 02010 Bl. 399 Lot 454 #09399 04540 Bl. 410 Lots 562-566 #09410 05620 Bl. 411 Lot 642 #09411 06420 Bl. 412 Lot 297 #09412 02970 Bl. 420 Lot 119 #09420 01190 Bl. 439 Lot 45 #09439 00450 Bl. 452 Lot 419 #09452 04190 Bl. 527 Lots 37-39 #09527 00370 Bl. 557 Lot 6 #09557 00060 Bl. 599 Lot 23 #09599 00230 Bl. 601 Lot 12 #09601 00120

$1,838.40 $2,039.54 $1,723.98 $2,000.58 $2,054.05 $2,883.83 $2,089.62 $1,492.87 $2,147.27 $1,952.14 $2,075.88 $3,899.09 $2,647.05 $1,932.42 $5,018.37 $1,667.69 $2,933.14 $1,885.26 $3,056.08 $8,446.83 $3,744.99 $3,627.56 $7,257.84 $5,851.42 $5,267.82 $2,536.44 $2,788.00 $2,446.46 $2,437.26

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Mineola, N.Y. Scott P. Strauss MAYOR Giacomo A. Ciccone VILLAGE TREASURER 5-6; 4-29-22-2020-3T-#215885/886-MA

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continued from page 31 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Kearfleck LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 3/30/2020. Office loc: Nassau County. SSNY

designated as agent of the arfield Dr., Great Neck, NY LLC upon whom process 11020. Purpose: Any lawful against it may be served. purpose. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: 39 Briarfield Dr., 5-13-6; 4-29-22-15-8-2020Great Neck, NY 11020. Reg 6T-#215756-MA Agent: Meesun Woo, 39 Bri-

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Futuro Property LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/04/2020. Office location:

OYSTER BAY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of AJCCPartners LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/18/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 1 North Hills Road, East Norwich NY 11732. Purpose: Any Lawful Act. 5-6;4-29-22-15-8-1-20206T-#215696-OB

Nassau County. SSNY des- 11581. Purpose: any lawful ignated as agent upon whom act. process may be served and 5-13-6; 4-29-22-15-8-2020shall mail copy of process 6T-#215719-NHP against LLC to: 30 Jasmine Lane, Valley Stream, NY Rd. Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-6; 4-29-22-15-8-1-20206T-#215623-PORT LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District 100 Campus Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 Sealed proposals marked on the outside “Port Washington District-wide Printing Bid” for the following will be received by the Board of Education, Port Washington Union Free School District, Administration Building, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York, 11050, until Friday, May 15, 2020 at 9:00 am, at which time the proposals will be publicly read: DISTRICT-WIDE PRINTING CONTRACT FOR PORT WASHINGTON FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR The specifications and the contract documents may be secured on or after Thursday, April 23, 2019, from the Office of the Board of Education, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District By: Mary Callahan District Clerk 4-29-2020-1T#215938-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OYSTER BAY COVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees will accept public comments on the Village’s 2020 Storm Water Management Program Annual Report until May 22, 2020. Public comments on the 2020 Draft Storm Water Management Program Annual Report can be mailed to, Oyster Bay Cove Village Hall, 68 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or by e-mail to: . obcvillageclerk@optonline.net A copy of the 2020 Storm Water Management Program Annual Report is posted on the Village of Oyster Bay Cove’s website, which may be found at http://oysterbaycove.net and is also available for viewing and is available for review by request to the Clerk (obcvillageclerk@optonline.net) from the date of this notice to the time of the meeting. By Order of the Board of Trustees Joanne A. Casale LEGAL NOTICE Village Clerk/Treasurer ADVERTISEMENT Dated: April 29,2020 Board of Education 4-29-2020-1T-#215950-OB Port Washington Union Free School District 100 Campus Drive PORT Port Washington, NY 11050 WASHINGTON Sealed proposals marked on the outside “Musical Instrument Repair RFP” for the LEGAL NOTICE following will be received Notice of formation of Port by the Board of Education, C o m m u n i c a t i o n s L L C . Port Washington Union Free Arts of Org filed with Secy School District, Administraof State of NY (SSNY) on tion Building, 100 Campus 02/19/2020. Office location: Drive, Port Washington, New Nassau County. SSNY des- York, 11050, until Friday, ignated as agent upon whom May 15, 2020 at 9:30 am, at process may be served and which time the proposals will shall mail copy of process be publicly read: against LLC to: 33 Bar Beach MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

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REPAIR FOR PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR The specifications and the contract documents may be secured on or after Monday, April, 27, 2020, from the Office of the Board of Education, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject or to accept any or all Request for Proposal, which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District By: Mary Callahan District Clerk 4-29-2020-1T#215940-PORT LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District 100 Campus Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 Sealed proposals marked on the outside “Music Supplies Bid” for the following will be received by the Board of Education, Port Washington Union Free School District, Administration Building, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York, 11050, until Friday, May 15, 2020 at 9:30 am, at which time the proposals will be publicly read: MUSIC SUPPLIES BID PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR The specifications and the contract documents may be secured on or after Monday, April 27, 2020, from the Office of the Board of Education, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject or to accept any or all bids, which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District By: Mary Callahan District Clerk 4-29-2020-1T#215941-PORT

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District 100 Campus Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 Sealed proposals marked on the outside “Sheet Music Bid” for the following will be received by the Board of Education, Port Washington Union Free School District, Administration Building, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York, 11050, until Friday, May 15, 2020 at 9:30 am, at which time the proposals will be publicly read: SHEET MUSIC BID PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR The specifications and the contract documents may be secured on or after Monday, April 27, 2020, from the Office of the Board of Education, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York 11050. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject or to accept any or all bids, which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District By: Mary Callahan District Clerk 4-29-2020-1T#215937-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, May 18, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the evening. The Public Hearing will be conducted via the Zoom App as authorized by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders 202.1, 202.10, and 202.15, or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law. While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://forman. zoom.us/j/94081287101?pwd=Sjh4YllSODhQbWRKSSsyK1ZseWpHdz09. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 206855. 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: 940-81287101 Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeeting held on April 15, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Manorhaven held a Public Hearing and did enact the Budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, which included the appropriations and revenues applicable to the General Fund; a summary of the Budget appropriations are as follows: CATEGORY General Public Safety Transportation Culture & Recreation Home & Community Employment Benefits Debt Service

AMOUNT 746,855 727,655 467,830 25,000 1,833,765 420,825 196,920

Details of the Budget in the proposed and adopted amounts are on file in the Office of the Manorhaven Village Clerk, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Friday and are posted online on the Village Website at www.manorhaven.org. Dated: April 22, 2020 Manorhaven, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sharon Natalie Abramski, RMC, CMC Village Clerk-Treasurer 4-29-2020-1T-#216007-PORT dialing +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 940-81287101. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 206855. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. New Cases: 1. Application of Victor Musso for variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11 (C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) to construct a dock with a property line setback of 55 feet where 63 feet is required and (2) a variance of Chapter 70, Section 7011 (D) to construct a dock with an overall length of 230 feet where 200 feet is the maximum length permitted on the property owned by him located at 7 Todd Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 163, Lot 1. 2. Application of Victor Musso for Dock Application Review pursuant to Chapter 70-6A of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dock on the property owned by him located at 7 Todd Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 163, Lot 1. 3. Application of Sands Point Developers LLC for Site Plan Review Modification pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 18 Sycamore Drive in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map

as Section 4, Block C, Lot 539. 4. Kyriakos & Effie Lazaridis for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 86 Harbor Acres Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 128, Lot 20. 5. Kyriakos & Effie Lazaridis for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to place approximately 680 cubic yards of fill on the property, to move approximately 1,806 cubic yards of fill around the property and remove approximately 1,126 cubic yards of fill from the property, related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 86 Harbor Acres Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 128, Lot 20. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 4-29-2020-1T#215985-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold the Annual Village Organizational meeting and the following public hearings on Monday,

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“Storage Pod” 2. Continued Pubic Hearing: Proposed Local Law C Amending Chapter 227 “Vehicles and Traffic”, Chapter 227-18 “Limited Time Parking”, Schedule XIII on Ridge Drive East 3. Proposed Local Law E – 2020 “Recycling Requirements- solid waste collected at curbside be separated into useable recyclable components”

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Inc. Village of Manorhaven has postponed its May hearings for the Architectural Review Board on May 11 at 7 p.m. and the Board of Zoning scheduled for May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in 4-29-2020-1T-#215991-PORT Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven

You may view the proposed Local Laws 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: April 29, 2020

Boulevard, Port Washington, New York. The Boards are hoping to reschedule late in May. As soon as alternate dates have been determined, they will be noticed. SHARON NATALIE ABRAMSKI, RMC, CMC Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: April 27, 2020 Manorhaven, New York 4-29-2020-1T-216009-PORT

ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold the Annual Village Organizational meeting and the following public hearings on Monday, May 4, 2020 by teleconfer-

ence at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. 1. Continued Public Hearing: Proposed Local Law D – 2020: Add to Section A243 Attachment “Fees, Charges and Deposits”, “Miscellaneous Fees”

ed at curbside be separated into useable recyclable components” While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location. You may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/465881949

You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 465-881-949 The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. You may view the proposed Local Laws 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: April 29, 2020 4-29-2020-1T-#215990-ROS

WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE: Notice of formation of MEAD COUNSELING LCSW PLLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 56 Mead Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-13-6; 4-29-22-15-8-20206T-#215775-WBY LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Liquor license, with a pending Ser. #, has been applied for by Post Maple LLC to sell Liquor, Wine and Beer at retail in a restaurant under the ABC Law at 199 Poswvt Ave., Westbury, NY 11590, for on-premises consumption. 4-29-22-20202T-#215887-WBY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Castle Hill Developers, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent

upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-20206T-#215910-WBY

to: 400 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-20206T-#215912-WBY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Big Mike Landing, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-20206T-#215913-WBY

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Westbury Home Developers, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 400 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawLEGAL NOTICE ful act. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-2020- Notice of formation of Marc 6T-#215911-WBY House Developers, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/20. Office location: Nassau CounLEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of High- ty. SSNY designated as agent land Estate Developers, LLC. upon whom process may be Arts of Org filed with Secy served and shall mail copy of State of NY (SSNY) on of process against LLC to: 4/15/20. Office location: Nas- 400 Post Ave, Westbury, NY sau County. SSNY designated 11590. Purpose: any lawful as agent upon whom process act. 5-27-20-13-6; 4-29-22-2020may be served and shall mail 6T-#215914-WBY copy of process against LLC

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ASSUMPTION OF LIENS VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY OLD WESTBURY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, in conjunction with the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Old Westbury, Nassau County, New York passed at a meeting thereof held on the 16th day of March 2020, the Village of Old Westbury, on the 15th day of May 2020 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon at the courtroom in the Village office in said Village of Old Westbury, will be assuming liens on each of the following parcels of real estate upon which said Village taxes remain unpaid. The following is a list of the parcels of real estate upon which the Village will be assuming a lien, together with a statement of the amount of tax, fees, interest and charges thereon to wit: Name Ramos Thukrai Bains Boyd Calleco Development Duval Chun Etman

Section 9 9 10 10 10 17 17 17

Block 546 601 C C C 15 16 16

Lot 15 67 25 1322 1371 10 1 2

Total $ 4,317.06 $ 4,020.93 $ 6,368.09 $ 63.47 $ 155.00 $ 669.19 $ 52.69 $19,090.27

Diva Sattaur Leboutillier Leboutillier Leboutillier Schwartz Milosavljev Grabavenko Sulapu Sabharwai Rock Community Providence Rock Surillo Xianghe Lacraw Xu Bermsim Corporation Khachadurian Abramson Abramson Mahfar 2 Orchard Lane, LLC Leboutillier Leboutillier Leboutillier New Cingular Wireless T-Mobile Sprint Metro PCS New Cingular Wireless Lightower Fiber Total: Dated: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

17 17 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 19 19 19 14 7 19 19 7 0

16 16 A A A C C D D D D D D E E E E E 12 12 12 12 A A A C 201 D A C 0

8 65 553A 557A 551C 2 58 151 163 191 212 219 228 441 447 1135 1184 2002 37 37 73 140 551 553 557 54 54 71 398 54 0

$11,348.62 $ 8,648.29 $25,803.11 $ 3,708.63 $ 7,722.63 $ 7,404.95 $10,331.32 $ 1,771.60 $ 7,638.55 $ 7,474.95 $28,445.75 $ 8,812.95 $ 109.23 $ 6,688.85 $ 55.38 $ 8,382.96 $ 356.90 $ 636.89 $ 9,157.38 $ 7,295.32 $ 8,521.64 $11,661.24 $ 6.110.74 $ 7,596.09 $ 7,596.09 $ 1,350.31 $ 1,175.32 $ 1,999.11 $ 1,113.41 $ 1,097.25 $ 655.74 $243,654.91 Brian S. Ridgway Village Administrator

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This is the new reality for young athletes on Long Island hristian Rega has eswho are staying in shape, tablished himself as a an area that has seen a large leader for the St. John’s number of COVID-19 cases. University men’s lacrosse While the optimism of a team. Away from the Queens- possible flattened curve is based facility, he’s established great, a return to school and himself in a different way. sports is not coming in the near Rega, a junior, has chosen future for most athletes, with to take the scenic route, for the colleges committed to keeping time being, running approxistudents in online classes for mately two miles around the the remainder of the year. inside loop at Wantagh Park a Losing sports has been few times per week. He ends painful for all athletes, but his day with a game of Call of that is especially true for those Duty Black Ops to keep his in their last year of NCAA hand-eye coordination sharp. eligibility. “As I sit in the house I Nolan Vest and Kelly can only keep my hand eye Gardner, who are from Coram coordination sharp with Call of and Lake Ronkonkoma, Duty,” Rega said. “I have been respectively, are two stuan avid player since I was 10, it dent-athletes on the SUNY helps me work on my reflexes Cortland track team. Both of and teamwork when I play them saw their final years of with others. The mental aspect track eligibility stripped away of lacrosse is a major part of the from them quicker than a game, but also life.” 100-meter race. editorial@antonmediagroup.com

However, there was some initial uncertainty that made the whole situation difficult to process, with schools initially issuing emails talking about online classes on a temporary basis only. “At first, there was a lot of confusion and uncertainty surrounding the future of our last season,” Gardner said. “For the first week, I was really upset and still hoping to have a season. Once those hopes kind of fell through, the sadness of the end of my time in track at Cortland hit.” Again, the difference for both her and Vest was that there won’t be another year of Division III track. This was the end of the line for their track careers. “I started track when I was 8 years old in a Catholic Youth Organization ,” Gardner said. “I was hoping for all of the senior moments to help

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me prepare to move on from track since it was such a huge part of my life. I never got the closure I was hoping for. “At the same time, though, having an abrupt ending to my last season allowed me

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