Port Washington News 3/01/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Port Washington 5k Winter Run

The Community Chest’s annual run to fundraise for Port Charities

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JULIE PRISCO

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On Saturday, March 25, the Port Washington 5K Winter Run will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park. This is the fourth Winter Run hosted by the Community Chest of Port Washington, a non-profit grant-making organization that provides funding to charities that benefit Port Washington residents.

Runners are encouraged to participate in the race and join the post-race party with food and drinks. Awards are given to the top three finishers overall (male and female), male/female and top male/female in different age groups.

In 2022, the Community Chest brought the Winter Run back as the Winter-Spring Run after COVID-19 put the event on pause. The Community Chest moved the run to April in 2022 and followed all state and federal guidelines related to COVID-19. While everything worked out well this year, the run has moved back to late March with a party in a heated tent at Beach Park.

The heated tent for the post-race party will be set up in the Beach Park parking lot. Live music will be performed by Stella’s Basement. Food donated by local restaurants and beer by Greenport Harbor Brewing Company will be served. According to a press release from the Community Chest, “Greenport Harbor Brewing Company will be bringing its special small-batch created just for the race, treating participants to several unique and delicious brews. Age-eligible participants will be given a color-coded wristband and those under age 21 will not be allowed to drink beer.” Friends and family of the racers can join the post-race party for a donation of $20 per person.

The money raised by the Winter Run goes toward the grant funding that will be announced later this year after the interview and review process. The Community Chest will meet with and interview local organizations to discuss its mission, programming and future.

“We look for a number of things,” said Bobby Keller, Executive Director at the Community Chest of Port Washington.

“Most importantly, we are looking for terrific organizations that have programming that’s going to change the lives of people here in Port. At the end of the day, that’s the most important thing that we do.”

In addition to the organization’s purpose, the Community Chest makes sure the applicants are fiscally sound and well-managed. Through the application process, the organizations are reviewed and vetted by the B and

A Committee, the Budget and Allocation Committee.

“Every application is reviewed by each member of that committee,” said Keller. “The great thing about that committee is these are all residents of Port Washington who have been living here for many years. These folks know the organization, they know the town and they know its needs. So this is very different than most foundations, which receive applications for grants but don’t

In 2022, the Community Chest awarded $324,000 in grants to local non-profits in the Port community. Twenty-six non-profits received the grants, including the Littig House Community Center, Port Washington Children’s Center, Residents Forward, The Safe Center LI and The Nicholas Center. The grants are given out to organizations that help serve the vulnerable and less fortunate community members and families in Port.

“All of our grant-making really reflects the needs of the residents of our community who need help,” said Keller. “Even when we fund something like the PAL (Port Athletic League) or the soccer club (Port Washington Soccer Club) these grants essentially function as scholarships to help to make sure that kids whose parents couldn’t normally afford to pay for such things can participate.”

The registration fee for runners and donations from sponsors fund the grant-making program. This year, the Community Chest has a new way to contribute called the Booster Sponsor. Individuals and families that would like to sponsor and participate in the event can pay $250 and receive one registered racer form in addition to getting their name(s) added to the Scroll of Honor on the Community Chest website.

In addition to the Community Chest’s 5K Winter Run, it hosts an annual Golf Outing in May, the Manhasset Bay Kayak Run in July and the Thanksgiving Day Run. All of these annual events raise funds for the Community Chest’s grant-making program.

“We’re so grateful for the support that we have from so many people in our community,” said Keller. “This year our event sponsor is, once again, the Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation. We’re really grateful for their continuous help.”

Major support for the Winter Run is being provided by the Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation. In addition, the current list of sponsors includes BakerAir, Greenport Harbor Brewing Company and Harding Real Estate. For information about sponsoring or participating in the Winter Run call the Community Chest at 516-767-2121, or email info@portchest. org

To register for the run, tax-deductible fees are $60 for adults and $35 for those under 21. Timing and place based on chip time calculated by FLRRT and posted at the finish line and at FLRRT.com

2020 Winter Run group shot. (Contributed by the Port Washington Chest)

From the left; Christine Patti of Northwell Health, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Community Chest President Drew Hershkowitz participated in the 2022 race. (Photo from Anton Media Group Archives)

Totally Rad Red Party

HEARTS PW honors four residents at annual party

In mid-February, HEARTS PW (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) hosted it’s annual Red Party. This year’s Red Party was 80s themed and was named the Totally Rad Red Party.

HEARTS PW is an independent, notfor-profit community organization whose mission is to add value to children’s lives and the community by supporting, promoting and enriching the arts in Port Washington. Each year, HEARTS PW provides grants and programs to support the arts in Port’s public schools and community.

HEARTS PW’s Red Parties honor Port residents involved with the local arts and provides an opportunity to raise money for the grants and programs HEARTS PW provides each year. This year HEARTS PW honored Brett Grossman, Lisa Marschall, Miranda Best, and Melissa Campanelli Williams.

“HEARTS PW 2023 Totally Rad Red Party was a great event, with over 175 guests to support HEARTS and celebrate our four incredible honorees,” said Eric Gewirtz, Board President of HEARTS PW. “We were so thrilled at the wonderful community response to helping support and further our mission to enrich the arts in Port Washington.”

All proceeds from the evening go directly to next year’s grant programs. HEARTS PW just opened up the grant applications for next year 2023-2024, programs running from September 2023 through June 2024.

The next big event hosted by HEARTS PW for the community is PortFest, which will take place this Spring on May 21, with more details to come.

—Information provided by HEARTS PW with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

Porch Light with Brett Grossman

From the left: Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen Desena, Brett Grossman, Miranda Best, Lisa Marschall, Melissa Campanellli Williams, Town Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte and Assemblywoman Gina Silitti.

The four HEARTS Red Party honorees: Brett Grossman, Miranda Best, Lisa Marschall, Melissa Campanellli Williams.

HEARTS PW Red Party committee. From the left: Eric Gewirtz, Leyalanny Mata, Brett Grossman, Melissa Campanelli Williams, Lisa Marschall, Emily Baxter, Beth Weisburd, Dilia Kamensky, Nissa Fine.

HEARTS PW Board. From the left: Nissa Fine, Andrew Bly, Lisa Marschall, Brett Grossman, Leslie Stern, Sheri Suzzan, Michele Posner, Dilia Kamensky, Eric Gewirtz. (Photos provided by HEARTS PW)

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Free Classical Concert

Nearly every Sunday throughout the year, the members of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington are the delighted beneficiaries of the talents of a world-class musician, Federico Teti. A couple of times a year the doors are opened wide to share this treasure with the community!

On Friday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m., an Organ Recital and Reception will be held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 12 Franklin Ave. in Port Washington. It will feature the church’s popular Director of Music, Federico Teti. There is no charge for this event, although free-will offerings will be accepted. After the concert, light refreshments will be offered in the church gym.

A native of Rome, Italy, Mr. Teti has served as the church’s organist and choral director for several years. Both his educational and concert resume are impressive, as can be attested to on his website, www.federicoteti.com. After graduating with highest honors from the St. Cecelia Conservatory of Music, Mr. Teti received numerous awards, scholarships, and invitations to give solo performances in several countries. Simultaneously, he furthered his musical education at academies in Siena and Pistoia, as well as the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome where he studied organ and Gregorian chant. While there, he was organist of the Basilica of Sant’ Apollinaire in Rome’s historical center.

Mr. Teti moved to New York to continue his education at the Juilliard School. Under expert tutelage he completed advanced studies in organ performance and studied a variety of subjects including conducting, harpsichord, and improvisation. At Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Mr. Teti made his organ debut, playing the Theodore Kuhn tracker organ. His conducting experiences included a debut at Juilliard Paul Hall and performances at Alice Tully Hall, Riverside Church Theatre, and the School for Strings Orchestra.

His performances have been well-received in a variety of venues including the Cathedral of St. Patrick and at Saint Thomas Church in New York City. He is acclaimed on return visits to Italy, where Mr. Teti recently played the closing concert of the 57th Summer Organ Series, Italy’s oldest organ recital series, at the Church of Santa Maria Nuova in Fana, on the Adriatic coast.

Especially admired in Japan, Mr. Teti has been invited to perform several times, giving recitals at the Toyota City Concert Hall, the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, and in Nagoya. Following the tragic earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Mr. Teti performed in a benefit concert in Japan to help the survivors of that devastating disaster.

The free recital on March 10th in Port Washington will comprise of a variety of pieces from diverse composers. These consist of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Cesar Franck, Pietro A. Yon, Louis Vierne, and John Weaver. The program also includes Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune, which Mr. Teti himself transcribed for organ.

If you enjoy organ music by a world-renowned artist, played on a fine pipe organ in a beautiful setting, you are welcome to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior for this special event, or any Sunday at 10:00 a.m. —Submitted by Janice Crawford

Federico Teti (Contributed photo)

Mindful Meandering

You are invited to A GRAND COMMUNITY EVENT

Sunday, March 5 11:30AM with yoga, labyrinth instruction and other mindfulness topics.

Have you ever walked a labyrinth? It can be peaceful, inspiring, spiritual, healing, meditative - or all of the above. If you want to try it, Port has a new one at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on Middle Neck Road.

What is it, you ask? It’s a singular, winding path leading in a circuitous way to the center, an intentional “walk in a circle.” Labyrinths have been around for over four millennia. Unlike mazes, there are no dead ends and no tricks. A labyrinth walk is a perfect way to enjoy the weather, nature and the outdoors, relieve stress and there are no rules to follow.

- SOME SUGGESTIONStake your time - there’s no hurry attend to your thoughtstwisting and turning on your walk takes your conscious mind, leaving your unconscious mind to reveal its depths walk without expectationthough you may become unexpectedly aware of feelings not previously acknowledged decide on a focusa focus can help with decisions or resolutions

The labyrinth is open for anyone to use before 8:30 am, after 4 pm weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Virtual Sandwiched In: Women of Valor

12-1:15 p.m. (Virtual) As part of the Library’s celebration of Women’s History Month, join Jo Ann Tufo, historian and American History teacher, for her presentation on Women of Valor. The program is offered in a colorful power point, lively lecture and discussion format. The presentation explores the lives of women who bravely participated in the American Revolution. Visit pwpl.org for registration information.

All That Jazz

8-10 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street) The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. In the talented hands of the New York-based ensemble, music made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the mere lilt of her voice. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

FOL Book Swap

2-4 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Friends of the Library Book Swap. Please bring gently used adult and teen

paperbacks, any children’s books (paperbacks, hard covers or board books). No more than 10 books per person. Please do not bring adult and teen hard covers or books with loose pages, broken spines, water damage or mold. Please do not leave books outside the library or in the lobby.

Roots Rock

8-10 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street)

Nineteen-year-old Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing, is living proof that dreams really do come true. Having performed in some of the most legendary venues in America with many of the most prominent musicians of our time, the young guitarist, singer, and songwriter has already earned himself quite the reputation. Opening performance by Circus Mind. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for tickets.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Hamantasch-A-Thon

10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Port Jewish Center, 20 Manorhaven Blvd.) Come join the Port Jewish Center for a fun day. All are welcome to experience the famous and delicious hamantaschen. Bring kids, grandparents, neighbors and friends. Program is free of charge. Visit portjewishcenter.org for more information.

MAC Concert: Lun Li, Violin

1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Join the Music Advisory Council and the Port Washington Public Library as we welcome violinist Lun Li for an exceptional performance at the Library. A native of Shanghai, China, violinist Lun Li has traveled between Shanghai and New York, bringing him a plethora of experiences.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Felix Slim

2 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street) An afternoon of blues, ragtime, swing, and rebetiko. Felix Slim is an entirely self-taught multi-instrumentalist and specializes in blues, ragtime and swing from the 1920s to 1940s. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Project Independence

10:30 a.m. (Zoom) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Social discussion group via Zoom. Enjoy talking with others and meeting your neighbors. Open to North Hempstead residents age 60 and older. If interested call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register and receive a Zoom link.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Project Independence and You Radio Show

10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Tune into the Project Independence and You Radio Show at 88.1 FM and WCWP.org. A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Karen Micciche, FIT/OGA (Executive Director, Literacy Nassau) to discuss Literacy Nassau. Call 311 for more information.

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space. (Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

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Long Island Cannabis Conversations

Part I: Colonial Traces, From Hempstead to the Hamptons

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JANET BURNS

As New York State continues pushing forward into an era where cannabis will be a legal, taxed part of our economy, it’s important to know some of the history of this plant that humans have cultivated for likely tens of thousands of years.

Here on Long Island, where traces of this history remain in the form of street signs, town names, and some local laws, it may be doubly important to keep an eye on our past if we hope to build an equitable, sustainable cannabis industry.

In short, humans and cannabis have for thousands of years demonstrated what is known as mutualistic coevolution, meaning that our two species have profited and excelled by sticking together. As we have benefited from the cannabis plant’s nutrition (e.g. proteins and oils), its fibers (e.g. in cords and cloth), and its medicinal uses (e.g. anti-inflammatory, psychoactive, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, just to name a few), so has the plant known as cannabis sativa (whose modern cultivars include the “Sativa” and “Indica” plants we smoke, as well as low-THC hemp) prospered by being intentionally transported and grown around the globe.

The exact etymology of the word “cannabis” is still under dispute, but what’s clear is that cultures around the world have given names to this plant, sometimes known as hemp — also spelled, in various parts of the European continent, as “hennep” or “hamp.”

By the time Europeans started arriving in present-day Long Island, most societies and cultures around the world had a substantial appreciation for cannabis, including European royals, doctors, scientists, and military figures.

In the second half of the last millenium, in fact, cannabis played a large role in both pre-U.S. and early U.S. history.

Given the plant’s utility, European colonists were keen to start growing it in “the New World,” and did so up and down the East Coast. Along with tobacco and cotton, it was also one of the major crops which kidnapped and enslaved people of African descent (and, in some cases, Indigenous Americans) were forced to grow on plantations. It’s well known, for example, that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both proponents of the plant, and cultivated personal crops of it on their own plantations using slave labor.

In 1600s and 1700s, when ships roamed the seas seeking precious cargos in whatever form, cannabis was particularly seen as a major resource because it provided strong fibers used for cloth, such as ships’ sails, and for rope, i.e. the rigging that held ships’ sails in place.

And so it was, centuries before New York State would be nicknamed the “Hempire State” because of its pro-hemp farming regulations, that Long Island became one of the major sources for rope in the colonized world.

Many aspects of the exact history of hemp-growing on Long Island remain unclear, as records of agricultural production as well as slave-owning operations in our region are sparse.

What is clear, however, is that hemp was grown abundantly for at least 100 years by European colonists (and the laborers they enslaved, or in some cases paid) up and down Long Island. For one thing, well-known place names establish the connection: in Nassau County, we have Hempstead, which means “hemp farm;” to the east, in Suffolk County, we have the Hamptons, or “hemp towns.”

“That whole area of Long Island was called the Hamptons, and ‘hamp’ is the Northern European word for ‘hemp,’” explained entrepreneur and author John Roulac in an interview with Anton Media Group. “Essentially, Long Island was the provider of hemp for making ropes and sails for the shipping industry in the 1700s

“Basically, with the advent of steam power, hemp was no longer a significant crop after, say, the 1870s,” Roulac said. In the early 20th century, the burgeoning U.S. pharmaceutical industry also identified cannabis as a threat, in a word (among other things, which future parts of this series will discuss), and the nation’s enthusiasm for hemp dropped from a boil to a simmer.

Looking back at the region’s history, it’s also clear that these vital hemp crops on colonial-era Long Island were being grown, at least in part, by enslaved persons of African descent.

According to Hofstra University’s previous “Slavery on Long Island” exhibit: “After the English took over New Netherlands (changing the name to New York) in 1664, the colony became more deeply involved with the importation of slaves via the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and from the Caribbean. In order to satisfy labor demands in their colonies, the English actively sought to step up their efforts to transform African men, women, and children into chattel property.”

“The Census and tax data from the late 17th century indicates that approximately two out of five households in Queens and Suffolk counties included one or more slaves,” Hofstra researchers found. “By the mid-18th century, an internal slave trade was the predominant method of exchanging and acquiring slaves on Long Island, and it greatly contributed to the seven-fold increase in the number of slaves by the early 19th century.”

And while historical records do indicate clearly that this was going on, Long Island has comparatively few records of the transactions themselves. As researchers noted: “Unlike New York City, with its public forums [and slave market/s], the buying and selling of slaves on the Island was typically a private matter during this time.”

Despite slave-owners’ bookkeeping issues, however, some researchers have been able to create a timeline of that era on the Island, and even to trace back family lines of people now living on Long Island whose ancestors were brought there by force.

The Plain Sight Project, for one, has tracked down records of hundreds of slaves who lived mostly on Eastern Long Island, from Sag Harbor to East Hampton. Meanwhile, as our next installment of “Long Island Cannabis Conversations” will explore, some of the people who’ve been in this same region since long before European colonists arrived are now poised to carry this plant, and its potential for equity and positive change, into a new era.

A hemp stalk cut open to reveal the fibrous stem within. (Public domain)

A painting of the Constitution, a.k.a. Old Ironsides, c. 1803–04, attributed to Michel Felice Corné (1752–1845). (Public domain)

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State Education Department Proposes Indigenous Culture And Language Studies Certification For Teachers

Certification Would Support Preservation of Indigenous Cultures and Languages

60-Day Public Comment Period Through May 1

The New York State Education Department today proposed the creation of the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) certificate for teachers, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. If established, the new certification area would increase the capacity and number of teachers who can teach indigenous cultures and languages while increasing the awareness, knowledge, and appreciation for indigenous peoples. The Department will accept public comment on the proposal through May 1 and is conducting ongoing consultation with Indigenous Nations regarding these proposed regulations. This past month, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Newsletter said, “[i] t is a shared goal with the NYSED to create tenured teaching positions for Indigenous language instructors in public schools across the State.”

Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, “Learning and preserving New York’s Indigenous languages are critical to recognizing the rich tapestry of our diverse state and acknowledging the importance of sustaining indigenous cultures both within and outside the Nations. Diversity is a tenet of the mission of the Board of Regents to create and sustain nurturing and engaging learning environments for all students.”

Commissioner Rosa said, “All voices must be heard, respected, and considered. By expanding opportunities for teachers, we are advancing access to educational excellence and equity for all students. Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education, such as learning about indigenous languages and cultures, affirms cultural identities, develops students’ abilities to connect across lines of difference, and elevates historically marginalized voices.”

Currently, individuals who would like to teach an indigenous language in New York State public schools can obtain a permit. Although a permit authorizes an individual to teach in public schools, it is not equivalent to a teaching certificate.

Teachers who hold a certificate demonstrate their content, pedagogical knowledge, and skills through the certification process and may be eligible for tenure in a school district. Additionally, the Professional teaching certificate is continuously valid, while individuals who hold a permit would need to apply to renew their permit every five years after their first twoyear permit. Having both the permit and proposed new certificate as options would allow permit holders to continue practicing in the classroom while also attracting new teachers into this area.

More information on the proposed regulatory changes to establish the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) certificate and the registration requirements for teacher preparation programs leading to this certificate may be found

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Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure Act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will

be presented to the Board of Regents for adoption at its June 2023 meeting. Public comments may be submitted via email to oheregcomments@nysed.gov.

—Submitted by the New York State Board of Education

FCA Offers Free Help With Medicare Enrollment

Recent changes make coverage even more affordable

Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. Family and Children’s Association’s (FCA) Free Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) can help with enrollment guidance by phone.

The Open Enrollment season for people who are currently enrolled in Medicare ended December 7, 2022, but there is another potential opportunity to switch Medicare health plans for those currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO).

The additional Open Enrollment season runs from January 1 through March 31, with any changes effective the first day of the month following enrollment. There is also the opportunity to drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to traditional Medicare during this time, although you would also need to sign up for a Medicare drug plan. If you find that the plan in which you are currently enrolled does not work for you, this added flexibility can help you find a new plan that better suits your needs.

Please note, that if you were not currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you cannot sign up for one at this time. The current enrollment period only allows people to switch or drop a plan.

Income Limit Increase Helps More People

The Medicare Savings Program has dramatically increased the income limits for eligibility. This program can help pay your Medicare Part B premium and can dramatically lower your drug costs. If you were previously found to be ineligible for this program, you should call Family and Children’s Association’s (FCA) Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) office to see if you are now eligible.

Medicare coverage can be confusing

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for the uninitiated, as there are various options. Choosing the right plan for you requires careful consideration. If you need help understanding or choosing a plan, FCA can help guide you through the process with free help by calling 516-485-3754.

There are four basic parts of Medicare: Hospital Insurance (Part A) covers you as an inpatient in a hospital or skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility, or for skilled home care after a hospitalization. Medicare Part A also can cover hospice care if you have a terminal illness. For most people Medicare Part A is premium free.

Medicare Medical Insurance (Part B) covers physician and other outpatient services. These services include doctor visits, hospital outpatient services, lab tests; physical, speech or occupational

therapy; and durable medical equipment for use in the home. The standard Part B premium amount in 2022 is $164.90. Most people pay the standard Part B premium amount. If your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you’ll pay the standard premium amount and an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). IRMAA is an extra charge added to your premium. Medicare Part C You may opt for Medicare Advantage plans instead of Part B. Medicare are managed care plans including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs). These plans generally have a network of providers. In an HMO you must use providers in that network. If you join a PPO, you can go out of the network, but you will have a higher copayment for out of network services. Medicare Advantage plans generally cover prescription drugs, otherwise covered by Medicare Part D, and frequently cover non-Medicare services such as vision, dental and hearing services.

Medicare Part D is prescription coverage. There are 19 drug plans in New York State. These plans vary in premium cost and formularies.

Medigap

There are Medicare supplement plans known as Medigap. These are standardized plans that can fill most of the Medicare gaps such as deductibles and co-insurance.

For more information about these changes to Medicare and for any other information pertaining to your health benefits, you can call our office at 516485-3754 and a trained counselor will assist you.

—Submitted by Barry Klitsberg, Nassau County Medicare Counselor, FCA

(Photo submitted by Family and Children’s Association)

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How con dent are you about the insurance strategies you have in place to protect against an unexpected turn in your life? Do you feel like you have a clear handle on how to manage your insurance needs effectively?

Before you answer, here are ve aspects of insurance coverage that may surprise you:

1. Even a stay-at-home spouse may need life insurance. We tend to think of insurance as something to replace income that would be lost if a person dies. But household contributions aren’t limited to take-home pay. For example, a stay-at-home spouse might ful l a role – such as childcare and housekeeping - that would be expensive to replicate if they were no longer around. Think about the nancial impact the loss of him or her would have on the overall budget and expenses of the household. An appropriate life insurance policy can help mitigate that burden at a time when mourning families have plenty of other worries and stressors on their minds.

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5. Disability coverage may be even more important than life insurance.

Suffering a disabling injury or illness that sidelines you from work can have a dramatic impact on your income. Most people make life insurance a priority, but for those who do not, the result is bills that risk going unpaid and nancial goals unmet.

According to the Social Security Administration, more than one in four Americans age 20 or older will become disabled before retirement age2. The risk is greater than you think.

Reviewing your protection needs is an important part of the nancial planning process. Talk to your nancial advisor if you have any concerns about your own coverage.

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SANTOS WATCH

Treasurer Of The Sierra Madre?

Following FEC insistence, Santos announces new campaign finance head

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acing a perilous quest for riches, a fictitious but wise man once said, “Ah, as long as there’s no find, the noble brotherhood will last, but when the piles of gold begin to grow... that’s when the trouble starts.”

In this case, Howard, as portrayed by Walter Huston in the 1948 film adaptation of the novel The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, was talking about his fellow gold-diggers and the treacherous cost of achieving wealth in the 1920s southwest.

But he could have been talking about the tribulations of U.S. Representative George Santos a hundred years later over on the east coast — that is, depending on how the rest of this story plays out, and how much more digging we see.

To wit, the biggest Santos news we’re aware of this week is the appointment of a new campaign treasurer for the congressman, a situation which probably sounds a lot simpler than it is.

In mid-February, the Federal Election

Comission sent a letter to Rep. Santos demanding that he appoint a new treasurer to oversee his campaign finances within a month; in prior weeks, Santos’ relatively longtime treasurer Nancy Marks, a veteran GOP finance operator, resigned from the post, then Santos said that another person was his treasurer, who swiftly denied that they held the post.

After the legal 10-day deadline to

appoint a new treasurer for Santos’ reelection campaign (which may or may not be happening, officially) had more than passed, the FEC told Santos he had one more month to appoint a new treasurer, or risk having the campaign’s accounts frozen; a week later, in late February, an FEC filing for the campaign named Andrew Olson of Elmhurst, listed at Santos’ own prior address, as his new campaign ‘money guy.’ Tim Balk reported for the New York Daily News the next day that Santos’ lawyer had “declined to confirm whether Olson was the new treasurer.”

If it’s true, Olson is likely to have an exciting road ahead, whether or not it ultimately leads to lucre.

Lee Brown reported for the New York Post on February 16, “Disgraced Long Island Rep. George Santos is reportedly set on running for re-election in 2024 — even as outraged locals marched on his district office Wednesday again, demanding his ouster over his lies. Fellow New York Rep. Richie Torres confirmed reports that ‘Santos is telling advisors that he wishes to serve a 2nd term, despite previously promising that he wouldn’t run for reelection.’”

Other Recent Highlights:

• In an hour-long filmed interview, Rep. Santos told semi-disgraced British news personality Piers Morgan that he is “just a regular person” who makes mistakes, and also that he was surprised he got caught: “I ran in 2020 for the same exact seat for Congress and I got away with it then.”

• Video footage from the House of Representatives was used in a viral parody by the well-known humor account Bad Lip Reading, in which Santos gets several solid nods, including the voicedover claim, “I also invented ‘movie date night.’ It’s not a big deal.”

• As Jessica Piper reported for Politico on Feb. 22, “One of George Santos’ first acts as a candidate for Congress in 2019, according to his campaign finance filings, was making a series of four-figure donations from his campaign to a pair of local Republican groups and President Donald Trump’s reelection committee. But according to those groups’ own filings, the contributions were never received — and may not have been donated.”

The official portrait of U.S. Representative George Santos (R, NY-03). (Public domain)

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Happy Anniversary, Nassau Inter-County Express Bus Service

January 2023 marks the eleventh anniversary for Nassau Inter County Express Bus . Thousands of Nassau County residents ride NICE Bus to jobs, schools and other destinations in Queens. Many transfer to the NYC Transit subway at Flushing, Jamaica or Far Rockaway stations. Thousands of Queens residents travel via NICE bus to jobs, schools, medical appointments and other destinations in Nassau County. The viability of NICE benefits everyone. To understand the origins of how we got here, you must go back in time to the early 1970’s. Prior to NICE, bus service in Nassau County was operated under Long Island Bus and Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. In 1973, Nassau County purchased equipment, routes and some facilities from numerous private bus operators most of whom were experiencing serious financial difficulties. These private bus operators included Bee Line, Rockville Center Bus Corporation, Utility Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Schenck Transportation, Inc., Nassau Bus Line, Hempstead Bus Corporation, Jerusalem Avenue Bus Lines, Universal Auto Bus, Roosevelt Bus Lines, Stage Coach Lines, Hendrickson Bus Corporation and others. Their respective fare box income was insufficient to cover current day to day operating expenses. They lacked the funding to purchase new replacement buses, along with upgrading out of date maintenance and operating bus garages. Nassau County followed up that same

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year by entering into a lease and operating agreement with the MTA to continue providing local bus service. This resulted in creation of the Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority. Years later, MSBA was followed by Long Island Bus and on January 1, 2012 Nassau Inter County Express. Most of the same routes operated by MSBA, LI Bus and NICE Bus today can be traced back to the various private bus operators.

It is a four-way dance between fares paid by riders along with funding provided by Nassau County, the State and the Federal government in financing public bus transportation operated by NICE. They operate a fleet of 280 buses out of the Mitchel Field bus garage. NICE also operates a fleet of 122 Able Ride paratransit vehicles out of the Stewart Avenue facility. Both facilities were constructed by federal capital grants with local matching funds provided by Nassau

County and the State Department of Transportation. It was the same funding sources for both construction of the Hempstead Multi-Modal Bus Terminal, Mineola Intermodal Bus Terminal/Commuter Parking Garage and Rockville Centre Bus Garage which was removed from active transit service in 2017. All five of these investments combined cost over $100 million. In today’s dollars, it would be far higher.

Over time, there have been other capital investments, including replacement buses, compressed natural gas fueling stations, facility modifications to accommodate CNG buses inside garages, new fare collection equipment, automatic vehicle locator equipment, real time communications systems to notify riders for anticipated arrival of the next bus, shelters, bus stop signs and other support equipment necessary to run the system. Just like a homeowner, what is new today requires constant maintenance, periodic upgrades and eventual replacement years later. Capital physical assets of any bus system (including revenue vehicles along with bus facility components such as HVAC, bus washers, paint booths, engine shops, bays, pits, lifts, doors, fueling stations, lighting, security systems and many others) eventually reach the end of their useful life. Significant changes in technology also require replacement of outdated equipment.

It has been 50 years, since Nassau County took control of all bus routes from private operators.

Over that time period, Nassau County, Albany and Washington have combined invested over $800 million in capital improvements. Operating subsidy dollars easily top over $1.5 billion.

NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between NICE bus and the NYC Transit bus or subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Purchasing either a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs.

TANSTAFL - There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch, or in this case, bus ride. NICE services continue to be one of the best bargains around.

(Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for NJ Transit, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Bus, Nassau County NICE Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.).

The Reframe: Shifting the Way in Which You View a Behavior Can Enhance Your Relationship

According to Dr. John Gottman, famed relationship researcher, approximately 69 percent of the problems that couples face are perpetual problems. This means that couples will have unsolvable problems that will recur throughout their relationship. For each couple, this issue is different, such as the influence of in-laws on the decisions the couple makes, different levels of cleanliness in the home, difficulties with work/life balance, etc.

Take for example, hypothetical couple Jessica and Steve, who have been married for four years and living together for three. They have very different views when it comes to cleanliness in the home and household chores. Steve wants the house to be pristine before

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separate to do lists. Their solutions have helped them avoid huge blow outs, but they still have different thresholds for tidiness, which can get on one another’s nerves. Rather than wracking their brains trying to come up with new solutions, they should acknowledge that they have different views when it comes to household chores such as cleaning. Additionally, they should recognize that this is something that is likely to come up throughout their relationship. By accepting that this is a perpetual problem, they are letting go of the tendency to blame one another, and instead acknowledge that they just don’t see eye to eye. One person is not right, one person is not wrong, they each have their own views.

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Behind the Mask of Purim

In a few days, Jewish people around the world will parade through streets and synagogues dressed as the brave Queen Esther and the wise Mordechai. Dressing in costume is exciting. When we change our outward appearance, we feel different; through the eyes of a mask, we experience a new way of looking at the world.

Everyone loves Purim because it is a day filled with lighthearted fun. But beneath the masquerades, there is a serious message: the remembrance of a time of great danger, and of a wicked man who tried to utterly destroy the Jewish people.

We can see these timely themes woven throughout the Bible. The Almighty commands Moses to make holy garments for his brother Aharon, the Kohen Gadol (High Priest). We read a detailed description of the clothing worn by Aharon and by the other Kohanim—clothes that clearly set them apart from ordinary people and marked the sanctity of their position.

The Kohen’s elegant robe and bejeweled breastplate were not only beautiful, but also inspirational, and fitting for someone whose

role was to elevate the Jewish nation in the eyes of The Almighty. According to Maimonides, the priestly garments were meant to elicit respect for the worthiness of the Kohen as a holy vehicle. His majestic attire would motivate each Jew to connect with the Almighty.

On Purim we are commanded to remember how the Biblical Haman and others sought to destroy us. We’ve all heard the expression, “Clothes make the man”—and to a large extent, it’s true. The clothing of the Kohanim is an excellent example. Of course, focusing on clothing for superficial reasons can

become excessive, but when used for the purpose of holiness, and worn with dignity and modesty, clothes are symbolically elevating. Self-respecting clothing raises our image in the eyes of others. They encourage us and those around us to live according to higher ideals. What we wear on the outside affects how we speak, behave, and think.

Clothes can also convey a sense of history and give us a sociological context. Some of our grandparents and great-grandparents arrived in America in tattered clothes; generations later, our closets burst with designer clothing. Interestingly, the Jewish Museum is currently displaying an exhibit tracing the history of fashion trends in America. It details how Jews, through their contributions to the garment industry, helped shaped and influence the American fashion ideal.

But attractive exhibits may gloss over the less-than-glamorous realities of the past. Carefully curated displays of sepia-toned photographs show us an old-fashioned world through rose-colored

glasses. A trip down memory lane makes us sentimental. But if the past also brings us painful memories—as history certainly does— why look back? Indeed, why bother remembering Amalek, an evil force bent on Jewish annihilation? Why not focus on the positive and move forward? However, The Almighty commands us “not to forget Amalek” for our own good. Parshat Zachor reminds us that Amalek still exists in the world even today, and we should stay alert. Jewish survival depends on remembering our past. Surely in this way we can preserve our future.

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partners will work together as a team rather than see one another as adversaries.

So, let’s go back to Jessica and Steve. Steve may want to reframe the situation in the following way:

“Jessica is messy.” turns into “Jessica is working so hard, that she sometimes forgets to clean up after herself.”

Jessica may want to reframe her view of Steve in the following way:

This Purim, as Megillat Esther is read, we will drown out the name of the evil Haman. And when we hear the story of Esther’s transformation from a simple Jewish girl to a beautiful queen who dressed in royal gowns to win the favor of the king, we are reminded that each of us is like royalty, since we are all children of our Creator. Each of us is like a Kohen; we are called “a nation of priests.” When we see ourselves this way, we elevate our people in the eyes of the world, so that we can look forward to a time of true freedom and peace for all humankind.

“Steve is so rigid when it comes to cleaning.” becomes “Steve wants to keep a clean and comfortable home for us.”

By slightly altering the way in which you think about your partner or the situation, you open the possibility of interacting with one another with greater care. Additionally, your perpetual problems may not seem as serious or as insurmountable.

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Long Island Startup Featured On Reality Show

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Garrett Guttenberg and Eric Stroud started a company based in Long Beach called Seaview Adjusting Group, which helps home and business owners navigate insurance claims. And the pair took part in a reality show called The Blox, a show that houses entrepreneurs together as they go through several challenges putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test.

It can be watched for free on Google Play, the App Store and on an original, free app called The Blox. This app does much more than just allow for binging of the show, it has resources for entrepreneurs, meditations, music that can help put you in the workzone and more.

According to news-website, Heavy, MTV star Wes Bergmann, an entrepreneur himself, is the man behind the show. He started in a competitive reality show called The Challenge. And he wanted to create a reality show of his own.

The format is similar to that of The Champion. The entrepreneurs face off in “start-up games” and are judged by up and coming celebrities. Bergmann told Heavy that he was proud of the impact the show had on the contestants, changing their lives in a short period of time.

Guttenberg said he found out about the show through an advertisement when he was scrolling through social media. Taking a leap of faith, he decided to apply to be on season 5.

“The TV show is the largest, live startup competition,” Guttenberg said. “It’s a

combination of a docu-series and a competitive reality TV show. We were basically put through his ‘startup accelerator’, as he called it. We’d sit through a class each day, which was all recorded, on the different topics... And there was competitions throughout the show that stemmed from the topics from each day, and then you’d be broken out into different rooms with judges. All these judges were from different multi-million dollar companies and start ups and such. They’d basically just rank your presentation based on the challenge.”

Topics focused on in the show included utilizing technology, copy-writing and design, search engine optimization, branding and storytelling, early-state fundraising and deal structures and more.

“The coolest thing was I’ve never been in a room with so many like-minded people,” Guttenberg said. “They’re all people who left different fields and had a dream and a vision and basically sacrificed everything to start their own company. Some of them were very new to business. Some of them had been running their company for years.”

And being on a reality show was an experience in itself. Guttenberg said they would shoot from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and he’d forget the cameras were even there. He had to stay in Kansas for a week to film the show, leaving behind his family, including two young sons. Being away from his family was the hardest challenge of the show, as well as not having much down time to call his family and run his business.

“I went into the whole competition really expecting nothing,” Guttenberg said. “But I was super happy that we did that. We left with a lot of valuable information on how to grow the business.”

Guttenberg and Stroud started Seaview Adjusting Group in 2020 to assist home

owners and property owners with their insurance claims against the insurance carriers. They handle the claim, they negotiate with the insurance company and they make sure the home or property owners are getting paid adequately in order to re-build after a fire, water damage from a pipe break or flood, or any other factors that can damage a home.

“I’ve been in insurance since I graduated law school in 2012,” Guttenberg. “I write flood insurance, homeowners and business on the brokers side. In 2019, I had a fire at my house in Oceanside and we lost the house and we lost everything to the fire. I brought in public adjusters who I’ve heard of... Long story short, I wasn’t happy with the job they did and that meant I knew more about the insurance policies, coverage... I ended firing those guys and I took the claim from that point to the end by myself. And I realized there was a need for more people in the public adjusters.”

Since starting the business, they’ve helped home and property owners on Long Island, in New York City and in Westchester with their claims.

Long Islanders were featured on the reality show, The Blox.

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Backyarding Has A Purpose

Identify your backyard’s purpose, then build the yard of your dreams

Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working and working out to relaxing and recreating—has a di erent purpose for each of us. Identifying your backyard’s role in your family’s health and happiness is the key to cultivating a purposeful outdoor space that is customized to your needs.

“How do you a create a more purposeful outdoor space? First, you need to identify what type of ‘backyarder’ you are,” explained Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the TurfMutt Foundation. “Then, you can get to work in your yard with that idea in mind.”

Here are just a few of the backyarding personality types. Which one are you?

Landscaper

Your yard makes neighbors green with envy. You know how to maintain a healthy living landscape all year long, and you have the latest outdoor power equipment to make even big jobs easier. You put the right plant in the right place, so your green space is always thriving.

Outdoor athlete

Forget basement workouts—you have an outdoor gym and exercise space that makes the neighborhood running club want to pit stop at your house. Your yard is the ideal place to stay active and inspire others to work out, too.

Work From Home Pro

Your work from home means nature is your background, and there’s no lag on the living landscape. The birds, squirrels and, yes, the dog your co-workers see on conference calls are all real. All you need is strong WiFi, your nicest sweatpants, and a jacket for chilly morning meetings, and you’re ready for work.

Nature Lover

You know that nature starts at your own back door, and understand pollinator support and plant choice. You prefer to spend your free time in the urban habitat of your living landscape, watching the birds, bats, butterflies and other wildlife that count on your yard for food and shelter.

Kid Zone Creator

You know the safest place for young kids is in your own backyard, and you work hard to create an outdoor fun zone they will never want to leave. A flat area of sturdy turfgrass to play sports and pitch a tent? Check. Treehouse? Check. Zipline strung safely between backyard trees? Check. An elevated garden where they can help grow family meals? Check. Natural playscapes, like a patch of sand bordered by rocks and log stump seating? Check. “Fun” is your middle name, and you are winning at this game.

Pet Pamperer

Your focus is on Fido – no one knows your yard better – and you take cues from your four-legged friends about how to purpose your backyard. You’ve planted appropriate turfgrass that can stand up to pet play, and you’ve used soft foliage to create a natural barricade between “off limits” areas and the rest of the lawn. Trees and shrubs are strategically planted for shade, and you’ve even set up a shallow water feature to help your pup cool off on hot days. Planting with

purpose for you means keeping toxic plants out of the picture. (For a complete list, visit ASPCA’s list of non-toxic and toxic plants).

Entertainer Extraordinaire

Your backyard was the neighborhood hot spot long before the pandemic made that trend posh. Family milestones, birthdays, graduations, reunions, socially distanced BBQs – your yard is *the* place to gather. Your yard is set up for success with patio furniture, fire pit, yard games, plenty of outdoor seating, string lights, and maybe

even an outdoor kitchen.

Zen Master

Your yard provides you and your family a place to be still and de-stress. Whether it’s coffee in the morning or yoga in the afternoon, you know that spending time outside is good for your health and well-being, and thanks to your yard these benefits are only steps away.

To learn more about creating the yard of your dreams, visit TurfMutt.com

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Sustainable Landscaping

How homeowners and businesses design the landscape on their property, including plant choices, can result in significant positive benefits on the environment, our water supply and public health.

Go Native

Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other animals. Unlike natives, common horticultural plants do not fit the bill. These adaptations bring us several gardening advantages.

Wildlife Viewing

Native plants, birds, butterflies,

beneficial insects, and interesting critters are “made for each other.” Research shows that native wildlife prefers native plants.

Save Water

Once established, many native plants need minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall.

Low Maintenance

Low maintenance landscaping methods are a natural fit with native plants that are already adapted to the local environment. Look forward to using less water, little to no fertilizer, little to no pesticides, less pruning, and less of your time.

Pesticide Freedom

Native plants have developed their own defenses against many pests and diseases.

Since most pesticides kill indiscriminately, beneficial insects become secondary targets in the fight against pests. Reducing or eliminating pesticide use lets natural pest control take over and keeps garden toxins out of our creeks and watersheds.

Support Local Ecology

As development replaces natural habitats, planting gardens, parks, and roadsides with New York native plants can provide a “bridge” to nearby remaining wildlands. Additional information about gardening with native plants can be found at bookstores, online and at your local library. Your local Soil and Water Conservation District may also be able to provide guidance.

—Department of Environmental Conservation

Sustain ecology with natives. (Christy Hinko)

Update Or Replace Windows

Energy efficient windows are an important consideration for both new and existing homes. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25 to 30 percent of residential heating and cooling energy use. If you are selecting windows for new construction or to replace existing windows, it’s important to choose the most efficient windows you can afford that work best in your climate.

If your existing windows are in good condition, taking steps to reduce the energy loss through windows can make your home more comfortable and save you money on energy bills. You have two broad options if you hope to reduce the amount of energy lost through your windows and improve the comfort of your home. You can replace your windows or you can update them.

Replace Your Windows

If you decide to replace your windows, you will have to make several decisions about the type of windows you purchase and the type of replacement you will make.

You may have the option of replacing the windows in their existing frame; discuss this option with your window retailer and installer to find out if it will work for you.

You will also need to decide what features you want in your windows. You will need to decide on the following:

• Frame types

• Glazing type

• Gas fills and spacers

• Operation types

Update Existing Windows

If your windows are in good condition, taking steps to improve their efficiency may be the most cost-effective option to increase the comfort of your home and save money on energy costs. There are several things you can do to improve the efficiency of your existing windows:

• Check existing windows for air leaks

• Caulk and weatherstrip. Check out our do-ityourself project to learn how to weatherstrip double-hung windows.

• Add window treatments and coverings.

• Add storm windows or panels

• Add solar control film

• Add exterior shading, such as awnings, exterior blinds or overhangs. With any efficiency improvements, take steps to ensure proper installation and check for air leaks after the improvement.

Selection Process

In addition to choosing the window type, you also need to consider design, energy use and labeling, warranties and installation. First look for the ENERGY STAR label when buying new windows. Then review ratings on the energy performance label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) to find the most efficient windows.

NFRC ratings are included on all ENERGY STAR certified windows and provide a reliable way to determine a window’s energy properties and compare products.

Selection Tips

• Look for the ENERGY STAR and NFRC labels.

• In colder climates, consider selecting gasfilled windows with low-e coatings to reduce heat loss. In warmer climates, select windows with coatings to reduce heat gain.

• Choose a low U-factor for better thermal resistance in colder climates; the U-factor is the rate at which a window conducts non-solar heat flow.

• Look for a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). SHGC is a measure of solar radiation admitted through a window. Low SHGCs reduce heat gain in warm climates.

• Select windows with both low U-factors and low SHGCs to maximize energy savings in temperate climates with both cold and hot seasons.

• Look for whole-unit U-factors and SHGCs, rather than center-of-glass U-factors and SHGCs. Whole-unit numbers more accurately reflect the energy performance of the entire product.

Installation

Even the most energy-efficient window must be properly installed to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. Have your windows installed by trained professionals according to manufacturer’s instructions; otherwise, your warranty may be void.

Window installation varies depending on the type of window, the construction of the house (wood, masonry, etc.), the exterior cladding (wood siding, stucco, brick, etc.), and the type (if any) of weather-restrictive barrier. Windows, flashing, and air sealing should all be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to perform correctly.

—U.S. Department of Energy

How To Build A Fire Pit

Awood-burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Installing a fire pit is a DIY project that can be configured for your yard’s measurements. This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick, easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season.

Select Location and Fire Pit Shape

Whether you are building a fire pit out of stone or concrete pavers or using a fire pit kit, you must select a location that is a safe distance from any structures and low hanging trees.

Consult local building code and homeowner association for any restrictions.

Disclosing your backyard fire pit could be a requirement of your homeowner’s insurance policy. Check with your agent to learn if having a fire pit may affect your coverage.

The style and shape of your fire pit will determine the type of blocks you’ll need to purchase. Fire pits typically measure 3 to 4 feet across.

For a fire pit ring, you need trapezoidal blocks, which are narrower on one side.

This allows the edges to fit snugly together for a circle without creating any gaps.

A square fire pit uses rectangular blocks and can be constructed in a variety of patterns with blocks of different shapes and sizes.

Mark and Prepare the Fire Pit Site

Outline what will be the footprint of the fire pit to mark your work area.

If you are building a circular fire pit in your yard, drive a stake at the center of what will be the fire pit location.

Use marking paint tied to a string to draw a circle around the stake.

The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the outside dimensions of the fire pit ring you’re preparing to build.

For a square or rectangle fire pit, temporarily lay out the first layer of concrete blocks for your design on the ground and check the layout for the square. Use a shovel to outline the perimeter and then remove the blocks.

Remove the sod and dirt to a depth of about 7 inches from inside the perimeter that you marked. Keep the excavated area level as you work.

Pack the dirt solidly all the way around with a hand tamper.

If you are building your stone fire pit on top of an existing backyard patio, cement the first layer of blocks onto the patio to prevent shifting.

Build the Fire Pit Gravel Base

Adding gravel on top of the compacted dirt will create a base for your fire pit. Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished

base will be approximately 5 inches thick. Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose, and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of inches below the surface. Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make adjustments where necessary.

Lay Out the Fire Pit

Lay out your first layer of blocks on top of the level gravel base. Be sure the sides of the blocks are touching.

Place the blocks one-by-one around the perimeter of the hole, pushing them together and using a level to make sure the height stays consistent.

If necessary, add leveling sand beneath low blocks or tap high blocks down with a rubber mallet to keep everything even.

After finishing the first row, check the layer in several places with a long level to be sure the structure is even.

Then, temporarily assemble the second level of blocks, making sure to stagger the joints between rows.

Test-Fit the Fire Pit Bowl

Bowls and insert rings come in several standard sizes, so make sure to choose the right one for the fire pit you’re planning to build.

After you’ve temporarily laid out the second row, test-fit the fire pit bowl to make sure the lip rests fully on the edge. Remove the bowl.

Adjust the positioning of the blocks if needed.

Add Construction Adhesive to the Blocks

Use construction adhesive between the layers of blocks to secure the concrete block pavers as you build the fire pit walls. Remove the second row of blocks that were temporarily placed.

Add beads of construction adhesive to the bottom layer to bond everything in place. Refit the second layer of blocks and continue the process for the third row of blocks. A fire pit typically has three or four rows of blocks. Repeat the test-fitting for each

layer before securing with adhesive. The bowl sits on top and can be removed for easy cleaning.

Tip: Refer to the label on your construction adhesive for the proper curing time. It can take between two and seven days for the material to dry, fully cure and be ready to handle the heat from your DIY firepit.

After you’ve learned how to build a fire pit, you can rent the soil compactor or tamper.

Visit www.homedepot.com/c/diy_projects_and_ideas to learn more.

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This move-in ready expanded cape at 103 Yorkshire Dr. in the Radcliff Manor section of East Norwich sold on Jan. 18 for $660,000. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home is on an oversized lot with a lovely backyard, perfect for entertaining. The living and dining rooms are sunlit and have stunning hardwood floors. There is also a spacious sunroom with radiant heat flooring. There are two sizable bedrooms upstairs. The home has a new roof and updated windows. The basement is finished and is a perfect place for recreation, a playroom or a home office. This home is near Vernon School and is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and historic parks. The home has town beach rights and offers dockage and moorings for additional fees.

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Micromobility Injuries On The Rise

E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have grown in popularity among Americans in recent years, as a way to get to and from work or school, or for fun. A new report recently released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds that emergency room (ER)-treated injuries and deaths with these products are also increasing.

From 2017 to 2021, injuries spiked 127 percent to 77,200 for micromobility devices, and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48. E-scooters had the highest percentage increase in injuries and accounted for 68 deaths in the same time period. Consumerowned e-scooters accounted for most ER visits (56 percent), but incidents involving rental e-scooter were not far behind (44 percent).

The top hazards in fatalities were incidents with motor vehicles and user-control issues, followed by fires. CPSC recommends these tips to prevent fires with these devices:

• Always be present when charging devices using lithium-ion batteries. Never charge them while sleeping.

• Only use the charger that came with your device.

• Only use an approved replacement battery pack.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging, and unplug the device when done.

This home at 146 Radcliff Dr. in East Norwich that sold on Jan. 19 for $560,000 is perfect for investors who are ready to give this home a little TLC. This lovely cape-style home is large enough for a growing family and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has hardwood floors throughout and has a cedar closet in the upstairs bedroom. This home is on a large piece of property and has plenty of room for a backyard barbecue. It has a quaint patio off the back door. The single car garage has plenty of space. This home is located in the Oyster Bay School District.

• Never use an e-mobility device with a battery pack that has been modified/reworked by unqualified personnel or with re-purposed or used cells

• Never throw lithium batteries into the trash or general recycling. Take them to your local hazardous waste

collection center. Because collisions with motor vehicles and user-control issues are the most common hazards, CPSC urges consumers to:

• Always wear a bicycle helmet.

• Before riding, make sure to check for any damage, which includes examining the handlebars, brakes, throttle, bell, lights, tires, cables and frame.

• See and be seen. Most deaths involve motor vehicles.

• Expect vehicle drivers and pedestrians not to see you; slow down and stay aware of your surroundings.

• Use the bell/horn to alert others.

• Do not make abrupt, unpredictable movements.

• Beware of obstacles. .

• Always keep both hands on the handlebars.

• Slow down and lean back when you have to ride over bumps.

• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Only one person per e-scooter.

• Follow all manufacturer directions.

• Report safety incidents or concerns with consumer products to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov. Visit www.cpsc.gov to sign up for product recall information.

—U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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

Governor’s Proposed Increase To State Aid Is A Real And Refreshing Commitment To Helping Schools

By Regina McLean, President of the Port Washington Teachers Association; John Caulfield, President of the Levittown Teachers Association; and Matthew Adler, President of United Teachers of Seaford, on behalf of LongIslandTeachers.org representing over 100 Local Teachers Unions across Long Island.

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2023-24 budget for the state, which includes a record-breaking 10 percent increase in state aid to public schools. Of the $3.1 billion increase statewide, Long Island schools will realize an unprecedented increase in aid of approximately $775 million – and this comes on top of healthy aid increases in the previous two budget cycles.

The Governor’s proposed budget represents a truly historic investment in the intellectual infrastructure that is our public school system on Long Island.

This long overdue support package will help financially position our 121 local school districts throughout Long Island to meet the challenges of our times and our students’ educational and emotional needs.

Most significantly, the aid increase is a hopeful signal of a long-term shift in thinking in Albany – a recognition that the state was failing to adequately support school districts for far too long.

New York State has a long and unfortunate history of underfunding its public schools. For decades, Albany defied a court-ordered increase in Foundation Aid – and further cut school funding at that time through mechanisms such as GEA (Gap Elimination Aid). Districts found themselves tens of millions of dollars short of funding and were forced to burden their residents with dramatic property tax increases to pay for educational programs. With the implementation of the property tax cap beginning in 2012, school districts were financially hamstrung further in trying to meet the needs of students.

Through the advocacy and awareness-raising of educators across the state, from the New York State United Teachers down to local teacher unions, advances have been made recently to ensure Albany is meeting its constitutional responsibility for funding education. GEA was eliminated in 2016 and, as noted, the past few budget cycles have seen healthier increases in aid packages, highlighted by this year’s proposed 10 percent increase.

Governor Hochul’s promise could not have come at a more critical time as districts across Long Island work to meet the rising costs due to inflation, supply chain issues, and oil prices without sacrificing educational

programs in the classroom.

A few of the many potential benefits from the substantially increased state aid for schools include:

• Creating a plan to upgrade technological infrastructure after the COVID-19 pandemic revealed shortcomings and inequalities in many communities;

• Increasing mental health and wellness programs to support the emotional and social needs of students;

• Addressing learning loss and closing the achievement gap through high-impact tutoring and support programs;

• Enhancing career and technical educational offerings; and

• Expansion of Universal Pre-K programs. Our highest priority is preparing our students for success in the world, whether that means moving on to higher education or applying their knowledge, training, and skills in the workforce. That success begins with a high school diploma.

Despite the multi-year challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school graduation rates on Long Island far exceed the national average (92.6 percent in 2022 versus 88.6 percent) and fall high on statewide averages of 74 to 94 percent. We can only expect these rates to climb with the added support of state aid.

Over the past decade, our school districts on Long Island have been fortunate to enjoy the community’s overwhelming support as they have navigated annual school budgets through tax cap requirements. Budgets have been approved by the vast majority of voters every year, and the proposed increase in state aid from Albany will help districts across the Island maintain the support of their communities.

Local and statewide educator organizations have been waging a 30-year battle in Albany for adequate state funding for schools. The Governor’s proposed state aid package marks significant and substantial progress in that battle, as it recognizes the long-standing inequity in state funding.

Increased state aid is an investment in our children, our communities, and the future health of Long Island’s public school system. It is worthy of enthusiastic support from both sides of the aisle as the State Budget process moves ahead this spring.

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Announces Stable Spirits Art Show And Auction Fundraiser

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www. pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, announced that it will hold an art show and auction on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 from 5:30 PM–8:30 PM at its facilities located at 829 Old Nichols Rd, Islandia, NY 11749. The Stable Spirits Art Show and Auction Fundraiser will feature the artwork of local artists of all ages and art mediums and styles. In addition to the art show and auction, the event will include a selection of wines from local vineyards paired with small bites by Sommelier Jun Xi Chen, assisted by restaurant professionals and fellow Culinary Institute of America graduate, Megan Henne. Event ticket prices are $60.

“We are very excited to give local artists an opportunity to show their work, while also helping Pal-O-Mine raise funds for our new 2,000 square foot educational center, which will expand our on-site therapy and vocational services,” said Pal-O-Mine founder and CEO Lisa Gatti. Under the guidance of Splashes of Hope artists, attendees will also participate in an interactive mural process creating art to hang in the new center.

For artists interested in participating, they can submit three to five pieces by completing a submission form and emailing images of their artwork. The deadline for all submissions is March 15, 2023. Artists will be notified of acceptance by email on March 17th, 2023. Artists must agree to donate 20 percent of each sale made at the event to Pal-O-Mine and donate one piece of art to Pal-O-Mine for use in future fundraisers.

Accepted artists will drop off their work at Pal-O-Mine on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 between 9 AM and 5 PM. Each artist will have space in one of Pal-O-Mine’s barn stalls to display their art. Tables and professional lighting will be provided for artists’ use during the event. Artists must bring any additional display materials they require (e.g., tablecloths, easels, display boards, etc.). Each piece should be priced between $200-$500.The art pick-up date is Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Sponsorships are available for the event and range from $10,000 for the DaVinci sponsorship and $5,00 for the Picasso sponsorship, to $3,500 for the Van Gogh sponsorship and $2,500 for the Matisse sponsorship. There is also a Paint sponsorship for $250.

For more information, contact: Tessa at 631-887-3751.

—Submitted by Pal-O-Mine

South Shore Audubon Society Offers Environmental Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-we-serve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

The deadline for submission of applications is May 31,2023. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply

for both scholarships but cannot be awarded more than one.

For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Not every action you take needs to be a play for the win. is game is long. Some moves are meant to get you to the next move, and that is enough. What’s important is that you get some momentum. And if you don’t know what’s next, don’t worry. You’ll get your best ideas when you’re already in motion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Restlessness is an uncomfortable state and not one to dwell in. You can take the agitation as a signal to move you quickly to the next thing or, if it’s clear that you cannot or should not go yet, ask your restlessness to lead you to tap deeper reasons and purposes for being where you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you need things too much, it’s miserable not to have them. It is a free and easy feeling to have that which you enjoy but you do not need. You raise your happiness by lowering your reliance on certain comforts. You may go stoically without things just to prove to yourself your own independence and strength.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). is week brings more than one situation akin to a split screen. You’re like a security o cer in a high room, monitoring the mundane. Sure, you can pay attention to several things at once, if most of it is going to plan. Part of your brain will be scanning for anything out of the ordinary. You’ll nd it, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Language is a tool. Every tool is con ned to the limit of its ability. A hammer can’t saw, and a screwdriver isn’t great for cutting paper. is week, you will wisely recognize that there are things that can’t be accomplished with words, an acknowledgement that helps you switch to di erent modes and tools.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). e easiest way to get lled with wonder is to be somewhere new. Is the world very di erent just because you go to new places? You are very di erent in new places, and you carry that di erence around and back home again. So, yes, the world changes when you travel, and you’re right to make it a priority now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As you live by what you see as virtuous and relevant, you spend your days thinking about and acting toward what you value. If you add self-compassion to the equation, it’s an unworried and unhurried existence because it doesn’t require you to meet any standard outside yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ough you know things outside of you cannot provide you with ultimate happiness,the world counteracts with strong and constant messages to the contrary, mostly to get you to buy things. It brings you good fortune to calm your inner perceptions and reactions. You will achieve e ective and joyful states.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll answer a calling. You’ll know where you belong and how to get there. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to travel in the herd. e herd only goes where the herd is going. You’re going somewhere else. Plot your course and then choose your guides, but give yourself exibility by traveling solo or in a very small group.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Boredom is an invitation from the universe to gure out what exactly is keeping you where you are. Is it an emotional tether or a contractual chain? A family obligation or a social expectation? is week brings a chance to wiggle, maneuver, buy or y your way out. Once free, there’s no shortage of things to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Often when you talk about experiences, you realize they cannot properly be recounted with words. is is part of what drives you to keep creating new experiences with people. e only thing better than telling the story is living it. You’ll be very fortunate in your dreaming, scheming and planning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you had no concern for the future, you would be unable to set yourself up for good tomorrows. When stressful thoughts come up, thank your inner worrier, then decide if it brings up anything actionable. If so, you’ll act immediately. If not, you’ll change your focus to what you want and move right along.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY

It seems logical that happiness, like other states of mind, could be achieved through a process that, once learned, could always be recreated. Not so. Happiness is a shape-shifter who never takes the same form twice. And so, this year is an adventure in which happiness greets you in new and exciting incarnations. You’ll challenge yourself to achieve a physical or mental goal, and new people come onto your scene to help with it. More highlights: You’ll invest in yourself and your team and enjoy building together. Your loyalty will be rewarded. You’ll accept an honor.

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Puppy love

Solution: 16 Letters

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

Puppy love

Solution: 16 Letters

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Bark

Beagle

Bichon frise

Briard

Chinese crested

Coat

Corgi

Digging

Dogs Family

Fearless Guide

Intelligent

Kennel

Litter

Love Loyal

Mongrel Nose

Papillon

Pets

Pharaoh hound

Playful

Poodle

Protect Pugs

Puppy Ridgeback

Skye

Spaniel

Toys

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the ace. East returned the ten of hearts, covered by the Q-K-A. South later lost a heart and a club, and so went down one.

On the surface, it seems that South did nothing wrong. He had four losers, and he lost them. But it is not that cut-and-dried. The fact is that South missed his cue when he covered East’s ten of hearts with the queen. He should have played the six instead!

Undoubtedly, he played the queen in the hope of finding East with the king. However, this was not a realistic view, since the defenders could have arranged for West to be on lead at trick three instead of East and would have done so if East had had the king of hearts. Their plays clearly indicated that West had the king.

The most difficult part of declarer play is to determine how the defenders’ cards are divided and where specific key cards are located. Fortunately, there are clues in almost every hand that should enable declarer to attain the best result possible if he puts forth a maximum effort.

Consider this case where South failed to take advantage of a significant clue. West led the king of diamonds, which held, and continued with the ten, won by East with

Tomorrow:

Had South played the six on the ten, he could have made the contract by taking the ace, drawing trump, ruffing a diamond in dummy, cashing the A-K of clubs and then leading a heart to the queen.

West would take the king, but, with only hearts and diamonds left, he would be forced to return one or the other. This would allow declarer to ruff in dummy while discarding his remaining club, and the seemingly unmakeable contract would come sailing home.

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Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 15, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 12 John Bean Court, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 6, Block 090 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $518,409.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 001561/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

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Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2006-RP1, Plaintiff

AGAINST Charles Byron Entwistle; Helene Entwistle; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 8, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 155 Sands Point Road, Sands Point, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Sands Point, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 4 Block C Lot 250. Approximate amount of judgment $1,235,123.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 009696/2008. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Michael H. Sahn, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 1, 2023 3-15-8-1; 2-22-2023-4T#238889-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Village of Baxter Estates seeks a Request For Proposals for the purpose of retaining qualified independent public accountants licensed to practice in the State of New York to submit written fixed fee proposals to conduct an annual audit of the financial accounts and records of the Village of Baxter Estates and the Baxter Estates Justice Court in accordance with specifications outlined herein and including any and all work necessary for compliance with GASB Statement No. 34 45 for the Years

Ending May 31, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. Audit Proposals forms can be found on our website and must be received no later than 12:00PM on Monday, April 3, 2023, to be considered. Proposals can be mailed or dropped off in person

to Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Baxter Estates, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050. The Village Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or waive any informalities in the request for proposals and

LEGAL NOTICES

to award the contract for the financial audit services that is in the best interest of the Village of Baxter Estates.

Questions from prospective bidders should be directed to Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer, via phone at (516) 767-0096 or via email at clerk@baxterestates.org.

Dated: February 21, 2023

Port Washington, NY 11050

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES

Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer 3-1-2023-1T-#239316-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on January 24, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Ragini Srivastava

Town Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 24, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $400,000, APPROPRIATING $300,000 IN ADDITION TO THE $100,000 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE TOWN IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000, IN ADDITION TO THE $100,000 BONDS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED FOR SUCH PURPOSE, TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements at North Hempstead Beach Park.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $300,000, in addition

to the $100,000 bonds heretofore authorized pursuant to a Prior Bond Resolution heretofore adopted by the Town Board.

The period of probable usefulness is fifteen (15) years.

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York.

Dated: January 24, 2023 Manhasset, New York 3-1-2023-1T-#239387-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 24th day of January, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Ragini Srivastava Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 24, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CARLTON AVENUE RETAINING WALL, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $325,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $325,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Carlton Avenue Retaining Wall. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is not to exceed $325,000.

The period of probable usefulness is fifteen (15) years.

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road,

Manhasset, New York.

Dated: January 24, 2023 Manhasset, New York 3-1-2023-1T-#239388-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following new public hearings on Monday, March 6. 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY:

1. Proposed Local Law A -2023 “Regulating Signs in

the Right of Way”

2. Proposed Local Law B2022 “Amend section 172-11 “Property Maintenance”

3. Proposed Local Law

C-2023 “Amending Chapter 235, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities”

4. Proposed Local Law D 2023 “Add new section 85-

3(H) ‘Building Construction’ permitted hours of construction”

5. Proposed Local Law E 2023 “Amend 158-2(P) ‘Noise’ referring to federal holidays”

6. Lot line adjustment 15 West Gate/12 Hewlett

7. Landmark Designation

Hearing: Flower Hill Ceme-

tery and Sands Barn This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: March 1, 2023

3-1-2023-1T-#239463-PORT

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Families Enjoyed Fun And Music At Sands Point Preserve

Kids of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of music when the Northwinds Symphonic Band of Long Island performed on Jan. 11 at Sands Point Preserve. Conductor Helen P. Bauer and Associate Conductor Brandon Bromsey brought a program that engaged young listeners and aspiring musicians alike.

During the performance, one member from each section of the band

Tour For Life 2023

Over 28,000 Adoptions Nationally and Counting

North Shore Animal League America is kicking off Tour For Life 2023 in Port Washington. Tour For Life is the world’s largest cooperative, life-saving pet adoption event and is in partnership with Rachael Ray Nutrish. From Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5 we will be kicking off the eight-week-long, nationwide program with adoptions at our Port Washington campus featuring giveaways for all approved adopters.

More than 28,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens across the country have been adopted into homes as a result of our annual Tour For Life which launches its 23rd national run.

Nationally, 2023’s Tour For Life will feature weeklong events throughout March and April in collaboration with shelter and rescue partners in 66 cities/towns across 39 states, focusing on finding loving, responsible homes for the animals in their

care. Animal League America mobile units and staff will join our rescue community friends at events in several locations along the route.

Visit North Shore Animal League America at 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington till Sunday, March 5 to take part in Tour For Life. Stop by during business hours, 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. Appointments aren’t necessary

For more information about Tour For Life 2023 and a list of shelter partners participating nationwide, visit: www. animalleague.org/TourForLife

About North Shore Animal League America

Animal League America has saved more than 1.1 million lives. We reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, commercial breeding facilities, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. www.animalleague.org

demnstrated their instrument. The afternoon’s lineup featured 76 Trombones, Tubby the Tuba, The Great Locomotive Chase, The Lion King, as well as other selections for an entertaining hour of music. Children in the audience chose their favorite instrument and tried their hand at conducting.

—Submitted by the Sands Point Preserve Concervancy

About Rachael Ray Nutrish

Rachael Ray Nutrish is a leading brand in The J.M. Smucker Co. pet food and snacks portfolio. Nutrish offers dog and cat food and snacks inspired by recipes created in Rachel Ray’s kitchen featuring real ingredients and offering

products for a variety of pet diets. The brand offers great tasting food and snacks that nourish and nurture dogs and cats. To learn more about Rachael Ray Nutrish, visit nutrish.com.

—Information provided by North Shore Animal League America

Children enjoyed classic tunes they know and love.

Tuba player Trumpet player

Flute solo performance

Clarinet player (Contributed photos)

Dog ready for adoption at Tour For Life 2022.

(Photo by Julie Prisco)

MTO Shahmaghsoudi NY/NJ Donates Food To Our Lady Of Fatima RC Church

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena recently joined with members of MTO Shahmaghsoudi NY/NJ to present them with a proclamation for their generous donation of food to Our Lady of Fatima RC Church in Manorhaven. The success of this food donation program collected more than 1,000 pounds of non-perishable foods.

Supervisor DeSena presented the proclamation to Iman Sedigh and Ellica Sedigh, young members of MTO Shahmaghsoudi, School of Islamic Sufism, which is dedicated to giving back and working towards the betterment of our communities. Visit mtoshahmaghsoudi.org to learn more about MTO Shahmaghsoudi.

This food donation helps address the issue of food scarcity and food insecurity that one in four adults on Long Island face every day. Our Lady of Fatima’s food pantry has been a staple in the Port Washington community for many years. The pantry is open to anyone in need in the Manorhaven or Manhasset Isle areas. Our Lady of Fatima’s Outreach office and food pantry currently provides services to approximately 125

families. Clients are invited to come and receive food bi-weekly and, in more urgent circumstances, on an as needed basis. The pantry supplies basic food and home staples which are supplemented with fresh fruits and

vegetables during the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

Worksmart recently opened a new location at 1 Channel Drive, Port Washington. Worksmart is a coworking space that offers flexible office space and digital services for modern business. From the left: Japinder Kohli, Worksmart Client Advisor; Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte; and Richard Piana, Worksmart, Director of Public Relations.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

10 AM-4 PM

Come bake our famously delicious hamantaschen. OUR DOORS ARE OPEN TO ALL!

Please scan the QR code to let us know you are coming.

Hamantaschen-A-Thon Schedule

Drop in any time on Sunday from 10-4 Special Hours

10 am Mini & Me (the pre-school set)

Every child that signs up will receive a special Purim crown and make their very own Hamantaschen!

11 am Bubbe & Me

Bring your grandparents, grandkids or we’ll supply you with one (but just for an hour)!

1 pm Margarita & Me

Come for a cocktail or a mocktail.

PORT JEWISH CENTER

is a warm & welcoming Reform congregation, 20 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY

Jennie Mary Holm, also known as Jane Marie (nee Sicca) of Garden City Park, New York, died peacefully on February 15, 2023. Jane was the beloved wife of Henry Holm, who pre-deceased her, loving mother to son Rob and daughter-in-law Karen, beloved Nanna to Carly, Eric, and Bernadette, and loving aunt to Edmond Jalbert, Thomas (Ray) Jalbert, and Nicholas J. Sica and their families.

Born in Port Washington, New York in 1934 to Nicholas Sicca and Angelina Capobianca, Jane grew up in Port Washington with her sisters Virginia, Josephine and Rose, and brother Nick. She attended St. Peter’s school and graduated from Port Washington High School. Jane worked at Louis Oil as a dispatcher, where she met Henry. The two married in 1963 and built a beautiful life in Port Washington. She went on to work at Luxottica Group as an administrator, retiring in 2008, when they moved from Port Washington to Garden City Park.

A woman of great faith, Jane had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother, St. Jude and St. Anthony and was a member of the Port Washington Columbiettes. Jane was loved and admired by anyone who had the privilege to meet her. Her daily check-in calls to friends and family were highlights of the day. She was always quick with a smile and kind to all.

A celebration for Jane took place with a wake on February 23 at Fairchild Sons Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY and a funeral mass on, February 24 at St. Peter’s of Alcantara Church, 1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

(Photo from Worksmart)

MTO Shahmaghsoudi NY/NJ unloading the food for Our Lady of Fatima.

From the left: Iman Sedigh of MTO Shahmaghsoudi, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Ellica Sedigh of MTO Shahmaghsoudi. (Contributed photos)

Jane Marie Holm

“The Prince Is Giving A Ball” And You’re Invited

Schreiber Theatre Company is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Schreiber Auditorium, Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5. Bringing a fresh take on the classic tale of a young woman transformed into a princess, this hilarious and romantic adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella combines stepsisters, glass slippers, and a beautiful ball, with some surprising twists. Modern and funny, this updated Cinderella longs to escape the toil of her life at home, and recognizes that she can change the world through kindness and compassion. Cinderella is a spirited, savvy soul who works to make the world a better place. She fights for her own dreams, supports the dreams of those around her an, in doing so, opens the eyes of the Prince to the world around him.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane, and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II, orchestrations by Danny Troob, music adaptations and arrangements by David Chase.

Schreiber Theatre Company’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella features a sensational cast including: Lucy Babaian, Mikey Capobianco, Catherine Chien, Gaia Dash, Kathryn Djohan, Elias Douramanis, Evan Eng, Bella Ertel, Sadie Feingold, Sydney Flisser, Andy Garcia, Nicole Greeley, Kyle Grossman, Sabrina Grossman, Calvin Mar, Averie Masia, Aurora Mata, Lila Meister, Gavin Miller, Brandon O’Neill, Charlie Paredes, Bryson Shaub, Rebecca Singer, Max Siskin, Abigail Smith, Jadyn Underberg, Christopher Williams and Abigail Zlotoff.

The pit orchestra features the musical talents of: Rianna Baecher, Naomi Caplin, Jackson Dietz, Emily Gross, Aine Hassett, Leo Herman, Milan John, Noah Kobayashi,

John Edwin Jones

Luke Kurta, Timothy Lee, Justin Lee, Annie Li, Maximo Lopez, Cassidy Metzner, Lianna Muller, Yuika Nakahara, Ally Phillips, Anastasia Theodoropoulos and Thomas Stylianos.

The skilled technical crew and run crew includes: Chiara Amodeo, Terence Au, Sam Didriksen (Stage Manager), Leah Dong, Luke Ficalora, Jake Gendron, Alex Habert, Ariel Im, Alessandra Irons, Gavin Kinney, Ben Kollappallil, Aubrey Kollar, Gianni Livigni, Nyra Mehra, Juliet Minadeo, Talia Sinclair (Stage Manager), and Tori Von Roeschlaub.

The production team for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, is led by director Ms. LaurenFoster-Holzer with assistant director, Ms. Valentina Scotto, and produced by Ms. Christine Nelson, with vocal music direction by Ms. Carly Clancy, choreography by Ms. Floryn Glass Stock and assistant choreographer Mrs. Kaitlin Szczeny, orchestra direction by Mr. Anthony Pinelli, Jr., technical direction by Mr. Aaron Prindle, props by Mrs. Leah Siskin, costume assistance by Ms. Nancy Trisjono, set decoration by Mrs. Helen Albertson, set construction by Mr. Richie Albertson, photography by Mr. Michael Siskin and student production assistants, Talia Sinclair, Ben Gordon & Chiara Amodeo.

Tickets available to be purchased online at this link (reserved seating only): https:// www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70884

Be sure to follow Schreiber Theatre Company on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date ticket and show information.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is presented by arrangement with Concord Musicals on behalf of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Public School District

John Edwin Jones (Jack), 95, of East Marion, NY passed away peacefully at home with family by his side in Chattanooga, TN on January 20, 2023. He was the eldest of ve children of the late John and Katherine Jones of Tuckahoe, NY. Jack was a member of the Tuckahoe High School Class of 1945, receiving his high school diploma and a War Service High School Diploma from the University of the State of New York Education Department in June of that year.

Jack was determined to serve his country and tried unsuccessfully on a few occasions to enlist in the U.S. Navy, each time being turned away because he was underage. In April 1945, a few months before his high school graduation and his eighteenth birthday, he received his parents’ consent and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. By the time Jack completed his training the war was coming to an end, and he did not serve overseas. He served proudly as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate, Third Class, until his honorable discharge in August 1946.

Jack received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Oswego State Teacher’s College in June 1951 and a Master of Arts from the School of Education of New York University in October 1954. While attending Oswego, Jack met his beloved wife, Evelyn and they were united in marriage in August 1952. Together, Jack and Evelyn raised their six children in Port Washington, NY, where they resided for 42 years.

Jack taught Industrial Arts in New York State for thirty-three years and began teaching at Great Neck North High School in 1953. He transferred to Great Neck South High School upon its opening in 1958 and was instrumental in establishing the Industrial Arts Program. There, he enjoyed the position of department head for twenty-three years, and also served as the District’s Coordinator of the Work Experience Program. Jack distinguished himself as a boys’ varsity soccer, boys’ bowling, and girls’ softball coach for Great Neck South High School by winning sixteen championships in twenty- ve years of coaching.

In the early 1970’s, Jack designed and built a summer home in Old Orchard Estates, East Marion, NY with the help of his son Robert (Bob). Jack and Evelyn eventually made the home their permanent residence after his retirement in June 1984. Jack was an avid sherman who also enjoyed clamming, scalloping, boating, woodworking, and golf, and family cross-country camping trips over summer vacations. There wasn’t anything Jack couldn’t x, and he was always happy to o er his help.

A devoted and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, Jack’s family was his pride and joy. His faith, sel essness, and integrity were an inspiration to all who knew him.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn and his brothers Donald, Thomas, and Robert. He is survived by his six children, Lorelyn M. Jones of Kennebunk, ME; Kathleen J. (Dan) Brammell of Mount Laurel, NJ; Donna J. (J. Walter) Sledge of Chattanooga, TN; Robert J. (Margaret) Jones of Bainbridge Island, WA; Patricia M. Larsen of Chattanooga, TN; and John E. Jones, Jr. of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by seven granddaughters, one grandson, ve great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, and his sister Marilyn Campbell.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Greenport, NY on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM. A private interment will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

10 Long Island Teams Are Finalists In The National Business Plan Competition

Virtual Enterprises (VE) announced today that the following Long Island schools are now finalists in VE’s National Business Plan Competition (NBPC) happening April 17-19 during VE’s annual Youth Business Summit at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan.

The NBPC showcases some of the top student leaders and budding entrepreneurs in the country:

Connetquot High School—D.R.E.A.M.

Syosset High School —Lunch BX

Syosset High School—Drip

Jericho Senior High School—Elyts

Herricks High School—Easy PC

Sanford H. Calhoun High School—NaturalBOWLS

Westhampton Beach High School— EcoEats

Paul D. Schreiber Senior HS—Nectar

Lynbrook High School—SmartSoles

Syosset High School—Thrive Healthy Living

More than 2,400 students from 80 Long Island schools attended VE’s Long Island Regional Conference and Exhibition held at LIU Post from January 10-11. During that time, dozens of students presented business plans to a panel of judges during the first round of the business plan competition. Forty student businesses were chosen to advance to the competition’s second round, yielding the 10 Long Island’s finalists.

During the Long Island Regional Conference and Exhibition, nearly 100 simulated businesses created and run by

Long Island students participated in a live, interactive trade show and competed for best business plan, best sales pitch, best exhibit booth, and more. The annual event draws Long Island students who run simulated businesses with their classmates involved in the VE program as well as around 100 corporate volunteers from regional business, colleges and industry.

Paul D. Schreiber High School’s student entrepreneur group, Nectar, was founded in 2022. According to Nectar’s website, they are a company “that strives to provide premium sun-visors, which allows for a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.” The company aims to prevent car craches due to sun-glares, by using its innovative, patent pending, honeycomb technology to eliminate sun glare.

Visit nectarny.wixsite.com/nectarvisors to learn more.

The VE program solves one of the biggest challenges facing education and the economy today – providing students with the best career and college-readiness experiences possible. At a time when only 43 percent of employers surveyed in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook Study feel students are prepared with the professionalism and work ethic needed for careers, VE’s apprenticeship model helps students identify a career path, develop 21st century business and management skills and help shape their college journey. When compared to other high school students throughout the U.S., VE students reported a higher likelihood of going to college, feeling better prepared for it, and identifying future career interests.

About Virtual Enterprises International Virtual Enterprises International (VEI) is an educational nonprofit that provides a

solution for schools to offer all students meaningful skills-based career experiences. Through our hands-on, task-based curricula, aligned to the VE Career Readiness Framework, students test drive potential careers and develop in-demand skills and competencies that post-secondary institutions and employers are seeking. By managing the day-to-day operations of a company, students not only develop business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, they also identify career pathways that align with their interests, talents, and aspirations.

Since its inception in 1996, VEI has served over 200,000 high school students, including many from under-resourced communities. In 2015, VEI introduced the VE-JV Career Academy, a similar two-year program that enables middle school students to develop technology and entrepreneurial skills by starting and managing business ventures. Roughly 90% of VE students interact with business professionals who mentor them on a regular basis and 87% identify a career path of interest due to their involvement in the VE program. We annually support 20,000+ students across the U.S. and are part of a global network spanning 40+ countries and 7,000+ student-run businesses. Learn more about VE on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.

—Submitted by Virtual Enterprises International with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

Local College Students Congratulated For The Fall 2022 Semester

At Quinnipiac University, to qualify for the dean’s list, students must complete at least 12 credits in a semester and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C.

• Arlynn Hernandez, Port Washington, NY

At the College of William & Mary, an undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point

Mock Interviews Return

On Feb. 15, Mock interviews for juniors returned to Schreiber High School for the first time since COVID-19. The Schreiber HSA recruited parent and community volunteers to create a realistic interview experience for members of the junior class. Part of the evening’s experience included an interview skills presentation by Ms. Director to help prepare the students for their future.

—Information from the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Facebook

Average during the semester to make the dean’s list.

• Daisy Griffin, Port Washington, NY

• Eloise Griffin, Port Washington, NY

At Roger Williams University, students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

• Matthew Castillo, Port Washington, NY

• Devon Forsyth, Port Washington, NY

• Jessica Scalise, Port Washington, NY

At New York Institute of Technology, to qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

• Chris Demeo, Port Washington, NY

• Georgina Silva, Port Washington, NY

• Michael Katsigiorgis, Sands Point, NY

• Onome Igbide, Port Washington, NY

At Lewis University, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 to make the dean’s list.

• Rory Lotz, Port Washington, NY

— Information provided by the respective Universities and Colleges

Nectar, from Paul D. Schreiber High School (Photo courtesy of Virtual Enterprises International)

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