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The Russo-Ukrainian War rages on, now entering its second year. A few months into the conflict, the city of Mariupol was captured by Russian forces. For a musician in that beleaguered city, help was on the way from an unlikely source.

Nadia Sayed picked up the violin at age four. Now 10-years-old, this accomplished fifth grade musician and artist, a Roslyn resident, has already performed with prestigious strings festivals and children’s orchestras. Nadia likes how music bridges people of all religions and geopolitical backgrounds. With her parents, Nadia often visits relatives in India and travels to experience countries and cultures around the world.

While reading TheStrad.com, an international resource for the string music world, Nadia’s mother, Aruna Talapatra, showed Nadia a story about Oleksandr “Alex” Smykovskyi, Ukrainian luthier (violin maker) who lost everything when Russia bombed Mariupol. After his home and workshop were destroyed by Russian forces, Alex left his city with only a backpack and the clothes he was wearing. He had an arduous journey through occupied territories, and eventually found shelter in Vinnitsa. Alex was later able to find and relocate his elderly parents and uncle, but his aunt was killed in the bombing. For Alex and his family, daily survival means adapting to constantly changing conditions. Nadia told her mother she wanted to help Alex.

TheStrad story described how U.S. violinist Gary Sinderovsky had donated one of Alex’s handmade violins to an auction, to raise funds for Alex. Born in Ukraine just south of Kyiv, Gary began violin at age six. He then studied at a music college in Moldova until 1979, when his family left the former U.S.S.R. and entered the U.S. as political refugees. Gary could not bring his Ukrainian violin. As a U.S. resident, Gary built a career in IT, but kept playing violin. He now lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and performs with a local orchestra. In the early 2000s, finally able to purchase a violin from the “old country,” he found Alex online. Alex sent Gary a new violin with a trusting message that said, “If you like it, send me the money.” Gary kept the violin and began a friendship with Alex, helping him sell violins to U.S. customers, mostly in New York and Philadelphia. In March 2022, Tarisio included Gary’s donated violin in its New York June Fine Instruments & Bows Auction, waiving their fees. Gary sent the proceeds to Alex and helps when he can, but internet service is sporadic in Ukraine. Under the story, a comment suggested that someone

start a GoFundMe campaign.

Aruna contacted Gary, who explained more about Alex’s desperate situation. He agreed that GoFundMe would be the best way to help Alex. Gary introduced Aruna and Nadia to Alex via email. Nadia does not use the internet, so Aruna shared Alex’s replies. As they developed a relationship, he described how he was finally able to move his family, ages 79-84, through occupied territories and humanitarian corridors to join him. “They are finally free,” wrote Alex, “but they are very damaged after two months of living in the basement without light, heat, hot food, and any medical care.”

In April 2022, Aruna created a GoFundMe fundraiser for Alex. She shared how Alex had lived his entire life in Mariupol and opened his violin making business in 1996; how on February 24, 2022, after more than 5,000 Mariupoli civilians were killed by Russian forces, he was forced to flee with nothing.

Alex had told TheStrad: “My home and my violin shop are completely destroyed, including all my tools, my woods, all instruments including five new violins in various stages of completion. Like many of my countrymen, I am a now a displaced person, a refugee without any basic belongings or means of livelihood.”

To date the GoFundMe has raised more than $18,000. Aruna transfers funds to Alex, and she and Nadia email him as often as possible. Sometimes weeks or months will pass before he can reply. He recently wrote, “I’m sorry for the long silence, but a lot of complicated circumstances all around, and under such conditions, it is almost impossible to fully control your own life.”

Nadia hopes to raise at least $25,000 in support of Alex. She knows that before he opened his workshop in Mariupol, he was invited to apprentice with renowned violin makers in Padua and Cremona, Italy, and that many violin shops around the world would welcome him, but he cannot leave Ukraine. She believes that although she and Alex are different in many ways, they are connected by their love for the strings. He makes violins, she plays them. Aruna sent Alex a video of Nadia playing her violin. Alex replied gratefully, writing, “You know, we will definitely and more than once talk about music, and I am sure that one day we will see each other…Now I miss the world in which I lived, the world of beauty and harmony, and when I watched Nadia play I returned to it again.”

Nadia and Alex look forward to the day when they can meet in person. When it will be safe for Alex to live in Ukraine, and rebuild his workshop, if he can ever find a way. When Nadia and her parents can travel there to visit him and she can play one of Alex’s violins. Donations for Alex in any amount are welcome on GoFundMe.

Alex’s home in Mariupol after the bombing

Nadia Sayed with violin (Photos courtesy Oleksandr Smykovsky)

SCHOOL NEWS

Roslyn Middle School Presents Aladdin Jr.

The Roslyn Middle School Spotlight Drama Club hosted four performances of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. for the Roslyn community from March 2 to 5, 2023. They also performed select scenes for students at Harbor Hill and East Hills elementary schools on Feb. 15, 2023.

Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show. It’s the story of Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, (played by Dylan Sakaria, Gefen Portnoy, Madeline Klein, and Lilly Bakhchi) who are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie (played by Nevada Yip) who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, (played by Ava Klein) Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.

“We are so incredibly proud of the students for all their hard work,” said music teacher Dorothy Burns. “Congratulations to everyone involved in the production.”

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

Students Advance To JSHS Symposium

Two Roslyn High School students, Jessie Dong and Aasiya Zaidi, will advance to the 61st National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, which will be held April 12 to 15 in Virginia Beach, VA.

The National JSHS brings together 245 high school students who qualify by submitting and presenting original scientific research papers in regional symposium held at universities nationwide.

Each year, approximately 150 students across Long Island are invited to present the results of their original research investigations in STEM fields, where they compete in 8 categories, giving 10-12 minute presentations and taking questions from a panel of three judges.

Five Roslyn students: Jessie Dong, Aasiya Zaidi, Brian Song, Sayem Kamal, and Belinda Lin, competed in the 2023 regional semi-finals—held Feb. 12, 2023 at York College, and three of the five students (Jessie Dong (Chemistry), Brian Song (Computer Science), and Aasiya Zaidi (Biomedical Sciences) were selected to present in the finals on Feb. 25, 2023. Jessie and Aasiya

Read Across America Day At Harbor Hill

Harbor Hill Elementary School hosted National Read Across America Day on Thursday, March 2. More than two dozen administrators and staff from across the district participated as guest readers. They visited classrooms to read aloud the book, The Magical Yet.

(Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)

Student Newspaper Wins At Quill Awards

Roslyn High School’s Hilltop Beacon newspaper was awarded second place overall in the category of Most Outstanding Newspaper at the Quill Awards—held at Adelphi University on Friday, Feb. 7.

Junior Noah Finkelstein was awarded second place in the Most Outstanding Reporter category. Junior Benji Rabinovich was awarded second place in the Best Sports Story category for his article “Boys Volleyball

Falls Short in County Final.” Junior Lucas Weisser was awarded first place in the Photo or Art category for his photo “Boys Volleyball Returns to County Final for Second Straight Year.”

“We are so proud of the writers for their hard work this year,” said faculty advisor Jolene Grgas Segal. “This acknowledgment proves their deep dedication to their craft.”

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

placed 3rd and 4th to earn the invitation to the national level.

“It was a delight to watch our students at the JSHS. They demonstrated impressive knowledge and fabulous presentation skills,” said Dr. Allyson Weseley, Roslyn School District’s Coordinator of Secondary Research. “We wish the girls the best of luck at the National Competition in Virginia Beach.”

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

The cast of Aladdin Jr.

(Photo courtesy the Roslyn School District)

Roslyn students won second place in a newspaper contest.

(Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)

From left: Jessie Dong, Aasiya Zaidi, Brian Song, Belinda Lin and Sayem Kamal. (Photo courtesy the Roslyn School District)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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GOP Club Meeting

Starting at 7 p.m., the AlbertsonRoslyn Heights Republican Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Williston American Legion, Post 144, 730 Willis Ave., Williston Park.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Knitting One-On-One

From 1 to 1:30 p.m, the Bryant Library will host a knitting class. One of the reference librarians will teach you the basics of knitting: how to cast on, knit, purl, and will even help you “fix” some of those unruly stitches. Please bring your yarn and needles to the appointment. You must register in advance for this program. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Advisory Council Meeting

From 4 to 5 p.m., the library will host a Young Adult Advisory Council for Roslyn residents in grades 6-12. Earn community service hours by attending our

virtual meetings and planning events for teens. Please email blteens@bryantlibrary.org to register. Registration is required for new members only.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Defensive Driving Course

From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the library will host a Defensive Driving course. Online registration and payment required through NY Safety Driving website. Cost is $35 fee for class. This program is presented and coordinated by NY Safety Driving. All registration and payment questions can be directed to NY Safety Driving. They can be reached at 516-986-7801. The New York Safety Driving course through has no formal testing and great benefits. Students who complete the six hour accident prevention workshop, receive a 10 percent discount on their automobile liability, personal injury protection, and collision insurance premiums for three years and may reduce up to four points on their driving record. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Cricut Craft Club

From 2 to 3 p.m., the library will

host a session of the Cricut Craft Club. In this program, you will have an opportunity to make a personalized design for a t-shirt. (One) patrons can only sign up for one session. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240. ......................

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Yoga Session

From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the library will host a yoga class. To participate in the classes, you must register for the full session. Refunds and/or discounts will not be offered for missed classes. Checks can be made out to The Bryant Library with the class of your choice written on the notes line. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

ONGOING EVENTS

Docent Exhibition Tours Are Back

From Tuesday to Sunday, at 2 p.m., the Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) is on an hour-long tour of NCMA’s current exhibitions with a museum–trained docents. Share a memorable afternoon with other art lovers as you learn about an array of artists, their inspiration, artistic process, and their place in the history of art. Public tours are free with museum admission, and

do not require tickets or reservations. The museum is at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9338

Family Saturdays

From now until June 24, Nassau County Museum of Art is hosting an artmaking program for the whole family. Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at the Museum. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join us at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. Family Saturdays allow children and their adult partners to connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-member child and $20 for non-member adults. For inquiries about this program,

If it’s that time again to take a Defensive Driving Course, the Bryant Library has you covered. (Photo courtesy Unsplash)

please email artclasses@nassaumuseum.org

Board of Directors, staff sought by Friends of the Bryant Library

The Friends of the Bryant Library is a volunteer organization that raises money to fund programs that benefit the entire community. They are currently seeking new members for our bookstore staff and board of directors. The Friends of the Bryant Library Bookstore has positions open for shifts Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Contact Susan Goldklang at Susan.goldklang@gmail.com.

The Friends also invite anyone interested in joining the board to contact Evelyn Pollack at Friends@bryantlibrary.org.

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Second Annual Top Gun Run Celebrates LI Scout’s Legacy

Proceeds to benefit Andrew McMorris Foundation

On March 25, participants w ill gather for the second annual Top Gun Run to benefit the Andrew McMorris Foundation and Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. This 5K run/walk will take place on an actual runway at the EPCAL property in Calverton, NY. The race is named after Boy Scout Andrew McMorris, who was killed by a drunk driver while hiking the Greenbelt Trail in Manorville with his Boy Scout Troop. Several other Scouts were severely injured as a result of this tragic crash. The lives of his family, friends, community and fellow scouts were forever changed by Andrew’s loss.

“September 30, 2018 was probably the one of the most horrific things to happen to a family and to our boy scout troop. The drunk driver plowed into the entire line of scouts. Andrew was the last one struck, and he was the one that was fatally struck,” said Alisa McMorris, his mother, when she recounted the events of that day.

It’s a normal response to withdraw after such a tragedy, but McMorris knew that’s not what her son would have wanted. Their estate attorney suggested starting a foundation in Andrew’s name, which resonated with the family. “That first year, we sat around a kitchen table came up with a logo and pooled all of our money with my sister’s and brother’s, and we handed out two scholarships.” The scholarships were distributed on Andrew’s birthday, March 30.

The McMorris family decided to further commemorate this special day by holding the annual race at that time. Last year, the weather on race day was questionable. It was overcast and threatening to rain for most of the lead up to the start. “It’s an overcast day. It was terrible weather; we were kind of worried about it. We were like, come on Andrew, come through for us. We need good weather for this race. And then at the moment

when the firefighters raised the flag… you looked at the sky above that flag, it was a perfect hole with sun coming through. And it was as if Andrew was peering down.” McMorris remembered.

Each quarter mile of the race is marked with a plaque featuring a picture of Andrew and one of the defining characteristics of the scout law, such as being loyal and honest. The finishers will also collect a race coin that features a picture of Andrew with the McMorris family’s slogan, “We finish what we start.” These powerful reminders help spread awareness against drunk driving and celebrate Andrew’s spirit.

Hosting the race is an important part of honoring Andrew’s legacy. Many people come to run or walk the runway, but plenty of people come just to watch and cheer on the participants. The atmosphere is more celebration

something McMorris has her own way of describing. “It’s hard to put into words just what it was like to be there with everyone having the same kind of feeling. And we call it soysadness and joy, because there’s a little bit of sadness, but there’s so much joy to be had by the community.” McMorris is sure Andrew would love the annual gathering. “Andrew brought everyone together no matter what they were. He loved the party. And he loved having people over. He would invite people over off the bus all the time.”

Besides the Top Gun Run, the Andrew McMorris Foundation gives out several scholarships. These scholarships are open to

high school seniors nationwide and range from $250 to $2500 and the deadline is March 30. They also offer a variety of grants.

There are grants of up to $500 for fine arts pursuits for students in K-12 to follow their dreams. These grants are evaluated on a rolling basis from January 10 through June 1. Scouting grants for Eagle Scouts and Gold Star Girl Scout projects are also available. There are aviation grants for up to $1000, and the deadline for these grants is March 30. These grants and scholarships are especially meaningful for McMorris, who feels a special connection to the students who knew her son.

It’s important to the McMorris family to raise awareness and spread the message to help decrease the number of these completely preventable deaths. They are advocating for a decrease in the legal blood alcohol

limit, from .08 to .05. They are also seeking comprehensive changes to vehicle law to make it safer for everyone on the road.

“Last year’s inaugural Top Gun Run drew more than a thousand participants, and this year is guaranteed to be bigger and better,” said McMorris. “We were so thrilled that so many people came out to celebrate Andrew and helped to turn a runway into a huge party.”

This is a fundraising event and all proceeds support the Andrew McMorris Foundation and the Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. The race is seeking sponsors. For sponsorship information, please contact Donna Lillie at dmlillie.bsa@gmail or on her cell at (631)774-8074.

Participants at the starting line for the 2022 inaugural Top Gun Run.

(Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation)

The clouds opened up just in time for last year’s race.

(Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation)

Andrew McMorris at one of his flying lessons. (Photo by the Andrew McMorris Foundation) peer-

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Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Long Island

Get out your green and get your leprechaun on

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While Saint Patrick’s Day was originally a day of religious observance, services and feasting in honor of Saint Patrick, in the United States it has become a day of secular celebration of Irish culture. Here are some of the remaining parades and events.

Farmingdale

Wed, March 15th 7:30 p.m.

Saint Patrick’s Day Game Show Night

Get ready to slam the buzzer at 317 Main Street for St. Patrick’s Day Game Show Night. Each participant on each team will participate in the games such as “Family Feud,” and “Crowd Says.” Each winner on the winning team will get a prize.

Seaford

Fri, March 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock N Roll Party at United Skates of America Roller Skating Center

1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford

Skating, Dancing, Games with the Leprechaun, Trivia, Contests and more! Find the Pot of Gold for big prizes.

Hampton Bays

Saturday March 18th at 11AM

17th annual Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade features an array of entertainment from pipe bands, school marching bands, community organizations, business floats, fire departments and more.

Glen Cove

Sun, Mar 19, 1–3 PM

Robert M. Finley Middle School

1 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY

The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1 pm and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove. There is ample parking at Glen Cove’s municipal parking garages and elsewhere and shuttle buses will run between the parking areas and the formation area.

Patchogue

Sun, Mar 19, 11:00AM–1:30 PM

Patchogue-Medford Library Parade Activities

54-60 E Main St.

Activities take place during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade OUTSIDE the front of the Main Library. Be parade ready – color a festive button and get a (temporary) tattoo!

12:00 PM Start

St. Patrick’s May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 2 Mile Run/Walk

Get your run in right before the Parade and enjoy 1 Beer at the Pubs of Patchogue! Redeemable with your bib.

First 400 Registrants Get a Tech Tee. Packet Pickup: Outdoors on Havens Ave or if inclement weather, indoors at 67 W Main St, Patchogue.

Patchogue Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The line of march will proceed from the East Main Street intersection of Route 112 and finish at the viewing stand on the corner of Havens Avenue and West Main Street.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Harbor Crab Celebration on Parade Day!

Enjoy a $5 Guinesss, $5 Corned Beef Sandwiches + Live DJ & Dancing! DJ Salty Jim will be providing the soundtrack to the occasion from 2:00-6:00pm. Don’t miss this fun time!

Babylon Village

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wantagh

Sun, Mar 19 1:00 pm

Wantagh 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island. The parade will feature pipebands, cars, floats, marchers, fire trucks, and police. There will also be a Block Party on Railroad Avenue following the parade.

Bayside

Sat Mar 25 2023 at 12:00 pm

2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The 2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be stepping off on Saturday March 25th at 1:00 p.m. the parade will be marching down Bell Blvd from 35th avenue to 42nd avenue.

Ronkonkoma

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:00pm

Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrate Irish Heritage as the Ronkonoma St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off on March 26. The parade will start on Hawkins Avenue at School Street, head South down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street.

Montauk

Sun Mar 26, 2023

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Edgemere Road , Montauk, NY, Long Island’s easternmost parade runs up Edgemere Road and turns on to Main Street, passing the reviewing stand on the green. It finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. Starting at 10 am on the green, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will be serving hot soup in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade souvenir mug. Montauk’s finest soups are

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Roni Jenkins, Emcee of the parade along with parade committee members, Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, and members of the Glen Cove City Council. (Photo by Gill Associates Photography)

Glen Cove Fire Department walking in the St. Patrick’s parade. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

Photos from 2022 St. Patrick’s Day parade

Firebird Pipers from Kellenberg Memorial High School performing at the parade. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

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SANTOS WATCH Crossing The Red/Blue Line

Bipartisan electeds increasingly turn from, or target, Rep. George Santos

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Public tension between Representative George Santos (NY-03) and fellow Republicans continues to heat up as spring slowly heads to Long Island.

Firstly, the House Ethics Committee announced in the beginning of March that it has opened a formal investigation into Rep. Santos, seeking to examine via investigative subcommittee whether Santos “engaged in unlawful activity” during his 2022 run for Congress.

As NPR reported, “The probe will also determine whether Santos violated federal conflict of interest laws and whether he “engaged in sexual misconduct” toward an individual who was seeking a job in the freshman congressman’s House office. Santos has denied that allegation.”

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The Ethics Committee noted in its statement that opening an investigation “does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.” On Twitter, a statement posted to Santos’ account said the congressman is “fully cooperating,” with “no further comment made at this time.”

Public displays of distancing have also increased from both local and national electeds, including Santos’ Republican peers.

On March 7, Representative Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) introduced a pair of bills, entitled the “No Fame for Fraud Resolution” and the “No Fortune for Fraud Act,” which seem to directly target Rep. Santos, whether it passes or simply

stands on record.

Fellow Republican Reps. Nick Lalota, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams co-sponsored the package of bills.

D’Esposito and colleagues said the bills would prevent members of Congress who violate certain election laws and other federal statutes from receiving compensation for ‘selling their story’ in the form of books, public appearances, and so on.

As Victor Nava reported for the New York Post, Rep. Lalota (NY-01) referenced Santos directly during a press conference: “He’s trying to use his new infamy to enrich himself, to further what he set out to do three years ago, to use his persona as a public figure to enrich himself.” Santos responded with criticism of his Nassau County neighbor, D’Esposito, in short order on Twitter.

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Helping Your Anxious Child

Clinicians have noticed a significant increase in referrals for children experiencing symptoms of anxiety, especially in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Schools had shut down for a lengthy period; kids were isolated at home and away from their friends; many families faced food insecurities and job loss; and family members and school staff were contracting the virus and dying.

Although we appear to have entered a less deadly phase in the pandemic, its psychological impacts are far from over. Understandably, parents want to know if their child’s feelings of anxiety will pass in time or if those feelings should be addressed by a mental health expert.

First, let’s start with some of the signs to look for to determine if your child is experiencing a level of anxiety that may best be managed with professional treatment.

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activities that they would normally engage in and enjoy.

2 Your child is experiencing headaches, stomachaches, sweating and/or heart racing, and it is not connected to any other illness.

aggressive and irritable without a reasonable explanation.

6. They are exhibiting increased problems with separating from you or require a great deal of reassurance that everything will be alright.

7. Lastly, they have become overly critical of themselves, worried about failing in school or reluctant to participate in an activity because they are afraid of not performing well or being negatively perceived by their peers. If these symptoms describe your child and interfere with their ability to perform in school, home or outside activities, it may be time to reach out to a mental health professional either at school or a mental health clinic to further explore the matter.

to cope with them.

2 Avoiding things that make us worry or frighten us does not teach us to cope; in fact, it actually makes symptoms worse. Therefore, learning to understand those feelings and what to do when anxieties arise is the best approach.

3. Parents should take a supportive, positive and realistic approach to children’s fears and worries. Dismissing their feelings or telling them to tough it out often makes things worse.

4. Parents can recognize their child’s feelings and help them to express those feelings by listening to their concerns.

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5 The most important thing is to show your child acceptance and love and, if necessary, secure the appropriate help to treat the problem.

Linda Thomas-Batson, LMSW, is a clinical social worker at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading children’s mental health organization. She has worked in the field of social work for more than 40 years, specializing in working with children who experience symptoms of ADHD, PTSD and trauma, with a focus in family therapy. To reach the Guidance Center, call 516-626-1971.

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. Your child is worrying a lot more than usual, and it is not warranted by any particular events in their lives at the present moment. Their feelings of worry do not go away after a reasonable amount of time, and they are preventing them from participating in

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. You may notice that all of a sudden, they are avoiding people, situations or places that they used to enjoy or other children would likely enjoy.

4. Their worrying has affected their ability to fall asleep, remain asleep through the night or sleep by themselves.

5 Their behavior has changed, and they have become more

Here are some things to consider when making the decision on whether or not to seek help, in addition to some steps you can take prior to seeking the help of a professional.

1. A qualified therapist will work with your child to help them manage anxiety symptoms and learn to function with those feelings. They will be taught to identify and understand their emotions and then learn strategies

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How To Prepare Your Garden For Spring

BY KATIE JACOBS specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

The cold winter months can seem to stretch on forever for those of us who love our lawns and gardens! Instead of staying shut indoors, why not make the most of your time and bundle up for some springtime lawn prep?

Some planning and work on the front end will help make your garden all the better and spring garden maintenance more manageable. Here is a short checklist of items to work on this winter.

Get Your Tools Ready

Winter is a great time to dust off your spring tools and arrange for any cleaning or repairs needed. It’s also the time to take stock of what might be missing from your shed that you’ll need come springtime. Think about items like your mower, garden spreader, blower, rakes, shovels, etc. There is nothing more frustrating than going to do yard work on a beautiful spring day only to realize that the tools and equipment you need either aren’t there or don’t work.

Clean Up Beds

Get the not-so-fun task of cleaning up the beds in your yard out of the way during winter so that in the springtime, you’ll be able to enjoy planting and seeing the

plants and flowers you cut back thrive with new growth.

Clip away anything that didn’t make it through the winter or needs pruning and think about making room for new plants and flowers. Think about adding fresh straw or mulch to beds if needed.

Create A Spring Planting Plan

If it’s just too cold and miserable to be outside but you still want to get a jump start on your spring garden, get your creative juices flowing and create a spring lawn and garden plan.

Think about what you’d like to grow, what grows best in shade versus sun and begin to map out where things will go in relation to what you already have growing. Taking time to draw up a plan will prove beneficial in the end as opposed to figuring things out as you go...things like timing and placement are important.

Select A Spring Fertilizer

Temperatures are finally starting to warm

up and the arrival of spring draws closer. As temperatures increase, soil temperatures also increase and this creates different conditions within the soil. Your garden will require certain nutrients at this time.

Pull Winter Weeds & Get Rid Of Pests

Garden weed control is much easier to tackle on the front end, so now is the time to get rid of those weeds that will hamper spring growth. It might seem like everything is either dormant or dead in the winter, but not those pesky weeds! They seem to hang on no matter what.

Go ahead and rid your lawn and beds of weeds so that you will have healthy soil to plant your spring plants and flowers in the spring. Be sure to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent spring and summer weeds.

Pests are another issue that will quickly get out of control come springtime, so consider pre-treating your garden with a broad-spectrum insecticide to make sure that grub worms in your garden don’t move in. Want to learn more about achieving a great lawn? Visit www.sodsolutions.com to check out more Sod University tips.

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Shore window treatment expert shares what’s trending

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Far from the miles of dark heavy fabric and ornate cornices and double row curtain rods of the olden days, today’s homeowners are flocking to lighter and airy window treatment designs.

“People are going for simplicity, the cleanest, most simple look and they are doing that in a variety of ways from Roman shades with a crisp bottom or a clean roller shade and no valance,” said Graham Byers, president and window treatment expert for Gotcha Covered North Shore. “They are looking for subtle textures rather than bold patterns, seeking out fabrics for a cellular, roller or wood shades that have a wonderful texture in them, but that offers variations in color and density. It’s not loud or drawing attention to itself and it creates a luxurious feel without having it go overboard.”

Byers said the trends in window treatment choices are consistent with broader interior design trends as well.

“I don’t see homeowners going toward strong colors, in line with bold color trends that get talked about,” he said. “Homeowners want something that they’re going to like this year, as much as they’re going to like it in five years.”

Re-doing major decor elements, like furniture, window treatments and

flooring, too frequently is not popular.

“People are choosing neutrals and subtler tones, even in reds and blues, but that are more muted,” Byers said. “You want to bring color into your room, but not so much that you are like, ‘Wow, this is great, but now I have to change it next week,’ it has to be something you can live with.”

Of all window treatment options, Byers said shades are the most popular choice for decorating.

“I’ve got a lot of clients who have got elaborate top treatments, valances, swags and cascades of fabrics; it’s just really heavy stuff,” he said. “They are choosing shades because they fit the window frame; they are not these big, huge pieces of fabric that cover so much more than the window; shades are light and airy.

He said the most popular choice is a single roller shade, minus the valance across the top. The roller shade is a low-maintenance choice because when it’s up, it is out of sight and when it’s down it is just a piece of hanging fabric.

“It barely attracts dust and dirt and now

a lot of the new materials have a coating on the fabrics that repel dust,” Byers said. “They are much easier to clean and maintain.”

Long gone are the days of formal drapery, although Byers said he does still get occasional requests for drapery; if that is what the customer wants, that is what he is prepared to deliver.

“It is almost like window treatments are taking a step back so that other things in the room can shine,” he said.

The typical timeframe from consultation to installation is approximately four to six weeks.

Byers, who has been in the window treatment business for two years, said that post-pandemic production and manufacturing has nearly returned to normal, but there are times when a single component is not available and can delay the process significantly.

If you are planning a renovation project or making major changes to your windows, it is best to schedule the window treatments consultation for after the new windows are in place.

“Window treatments are custom to an eighth of an inch (shutters are custom to a 16th of an inch), so it’s really precise,” he said. “I have been in a lot of houses where homeowners have ordered something

themselves from somewhere online and they do their own measurements. They have these huge gaps on the sides that just don’t fit the way they’re supposed to.”

He said they might have measured correctly, but they do not have the expertise of how the fabric falls or where the gaps in coverage will be.

“Maybe they did not know that this kind of shade has a deduction of two inches, or the fabric is an inch, and a half less,” he added.

If you want new window treatments, you want to do it after you put new windows in because inevitably, the size of the window might change by a half of an inch or the molding ends up being narrower.

“I always wanted to start my own business,” Byers said. “It was the right thing for me at just the right time.”

He works closely with his wife, who is an interior designer. The duo often collaborates on design projects.

“When I am working with any designer, I let them lead with the fabric,” he said. “I bring the vision to life.”

Ready to get started? Visit www. gotchacovered.com/north-shore or call 516-701-0141 to find inspiration and to book a consultation.

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McAlpine by Bobby McAlpine

New York–based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings—composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. The go-to stylist for many of the world’s leading brands and publications, King is a regular contributor to Architectural Digest, T, Ark, and Rum magazines. He collaborates regularly with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate & Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild and has his own celebrated product lines with Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works. 2

Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier

Erin Napier, designer, host of HGTV’s Home Town, and author of Make Something Good Today, returns with a gorgeously illustrated and one-of-a-kind celebration of the homes we live in and love. Our homes are more than an assemblage of bricks and glass, wood and nails. They are the keepers of our childhood memories, our milestones, and heartaches. They evolve as we do. As a family grows and eventually retracts, a home can change hands and begin again. We are the chapters in the book of a house. They carry on after we are gone, setting the stage for another story, a new life, new memories.

The work of renowned firm McALPINE has always communicated the power of romanticism, speaking directly to the heart through the beauty and poetry of the home. Tapping diverse influences, the residences draw from architectural languages ranging from Elizabethan and Dutch to colonial Caribbean and agrarian American. The book opens with Bobby McAlpine’s own newly designed house, featuring exquisite spaces that are modern in expression but classical in order and balance. Other projects include a white-on-white neoclassical pavilion-bythe-sea in the Bahamas; a masonry dwelling in the rolling hills of Virginia; a quintessential American country house in Tennessee that combines the familiarity of a farmhouse with crisp minimalism; and an exuberant house sited on the edge of a pastoral golf course in Alabama. Freely choosing from architecture’s treasury, the assembly of houses is familiar, bold, and surprising, all at the same time—reflecting the complexity of the human experience. 4

Sacred Spaces by Carley Summers

Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in. Sacred Spaces takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside fourteen homes, from North Carolina and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as Summers uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one: a mother who uses her kitchen to heal her son with food, a woman who found her sanctuary after overcoming childhood abuse, and more. She even offers a tour of her mother’s home and her own.

Nine Must-Have Tools For Your Tool Box

A well-stocked tool box is necessary for homeowners and renters to do basic home repairs and simple DIY projects. From hanging pictures to assembling furniture, a good set of tools lets you take on all types of projects instead of calling somebody else to get the job done.

Tape Measure

The golden rule of DIY is to measure twice and cut once. You need a tape measure to do this. A 12-foot tape measure is long enough for most homeowners’ needs. It’s also small enough to fit in a drawer or tool box and won’t break your budget.

Unless you are building a shed or tackling a larger DIY project, avoid the contractor-grade 25-foot tape measures which are heavy and expensive.

Ball Peen Hammer

A traditional claw hammer is a must for construction, but an 8-ounce ball peen hammer is better for DIYers for tapping picture hangers into walls or making light-duty repairs.

A ball peen hammer is lightweight, takes up less space in a tool box, and has no sharp claw to navigate around, making it a better choice for general household use.

Screwdrivers

A good set of screwdrivers can help with a range of home improvement tasks

from installing overhead lights to changing cabinet pulls. You need at least three different sizes of flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers to cover most jobs.

A multi-bit screwdriver has interchangeable screwdriver heads and will take up less room in your tool box, but it’s easy to misplace one of those bits. If you’ve got more space, buy a screwdriver set. A good set of screwdrivers could last you the rest of your life.

Adjustable Wrench

A pair of high-quality adjustable wrenches can take the place of multiple wrench sets. An 8-inch wrench hits the sweet spot for most projects, but if you plan on doing light plumbing or other heavier home repairs consider buying a full set of standard and metric wrenches.

Utility Knife

A utility knife or box cutter is the most used item in your tool box. Utility knives are indispensable for opening packages as well as any household task that requires cutting, scraping and scoring. Keep one in your tool

box, but keep a second one in your kitchen drawer or somewhere else for easy access. A folding pocket knife can do the same tasks, but if you want to keep your blade sharp opt for a utility knife that uses replaceable blades.

Torpedo Level

You need a sturdy, 9-inch torpedo level for hanging shelves, mirrors or televisions straight. Hang them with no level, and they’ll end up crooked. Look for a level with a bubble that is easy to see and can take both horizontal and vertical measurements. It’s also good to have a level with built-in magnets which can help you go hands-free and make small adjustments to a metal surface.

Hex Keys

Hex keys are also known as allen wrenches or allen keys. Hex keys can be used to tighten bike seat posts and assemble flat pack furniture. Sometimes products include hex keys with the instructions but having your own set with longer handles will make the job much easier. A full set of allen wrenches in standard and metric sizes will get more use around your home than you realize.

Socket Wrench Set

If you plan to do any mechanical or auto repair, you will need a good socket wrench set. Choose one with a 3/8” drive to cover most uses and sockets in standard and metric sizes.

Unless you are a mechanic, you don’t need those giant sets with 50 or more sockets. You’ll be fine with a socket set half that size.

Personal Protection Equipment

Personal protection equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, work gloves and hearing protection. Keep these items in your tool box so you have no excuse not to use them. Use safety glasses any time you are striking or grinding something, as well as during yard work or working on something overhead that might cause dust or debris to fall.

Work gloves prevent splinters and protect your hands from minor nicks and scratches. Leather work gloves are the most durable and are ideal for gardening and heavy-duty applications. Nitrile work gloves allow for the most feel and will keep your hands dry and clean. But a good multipurpose work glove can cover almost every job.

Use hearing protection around loud equipment such as lawn mowers or heavy machinery. Earmuffs offer the most protection, but ear plugs are smaller and easier to carry. Still need more information on what tools to get? Visit www.lowes.com to watch the DIY Basics video series and view tool buying guides to help you find the right tools for your project.

—Reprinted courtesy of Lowe’s

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Home design on a budget

Are you bored looking at the same old decor around your house? Maybe it’s time for a change. If a slim budget is holding you back from updating your space, here are six ideas to help refresh your home that will cost about $100 or less.

Wallpaper a Nook

For a big impact at a low cost, wallpaper a reading nook, an alcove or a study space. Today’s fantastic wallpapers range from retro florals to zingy geometrics, and at less than $15 a roll in the discount bins at your favorite home store, it’s a statement you can afford to make.

Create a Sticker Backsplash

If tile is too expensive, consider a backsplash made of peel and stick, waterproof stickers. Just peel and apply them to a clear, flat surface. At a cost of $30 or less for 16 stickers, you can bring a whole new look to your kitchen.

Highlight Your Front Door

Choose a stand-out paint color that says ‘Welcome.’ Add a jazzy new house number, a cool door mat and, if the budget will allow it, a bright new door knocker.

Install Crown Molding

Add elegance to a living or dining room with do-it-yourself crown molding. Depending on the size of your room, you can find peel and stick kits, including pre-cut corner pieces, beginning at around $100. Solid wood molding costs up to $4 a foot, but since it’s hard to see at least eight feet above your head, you can opt for a vinyl look-alike for less.

Plant a Window Box

Up your home’s curb appeal with a cheerful window box or two, featuring foliage and flowers that complement the home’s exterior. The boxes are available at most home stores all year long for less than $100 each.

Hang a Gallery Wall

Make your house feel more like home with a gallery wall displaying treasured framed photos, your favorite artwork and even some of your kids’ fabulous artwork and/or posters. A failsafe way to do this is to create paper cut-outs of each framed piece and arrange them on the floor to your satisfaction first, before you start banging nails into the wall. Visit www.onekeymls.com for more home tips, real estate advice and market statistics.

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Sticker backsplashes are easy to install. Window planters add curb appeal.

Mix and match art with a gallery wall.

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Dennis Casey’s Fresh Tunes For Flogging Molly Fans

In recent conversation with Flogging Molly guitarist Dennis Casey, he was asked to recommend three bands that a fan would enjoy but that they might not have heard of. These were his recomendations:

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Formed in London, and currently opening for Flogging Molly and AntiFlag on their current tour. Their fast paced folk influenced tunes will have any packed barroom hoisting their beer and shouting along to every song.

Flogging Molly, formed in Los Angeles by native Irishman Dave King in the mid 1990s, took its name from an Irish pub called Molly Malone’s, where they spent their early days as the house band. Front man King, with his distinct Brogue and acoustic guitar, continued to add members to the band from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Many of the current band members are a diverse group of musicians King met at Molly Malone’s and asked to join the band, each member adding diversity and nuance to their complex sound. The current lineup is founder and vocalist / guitarist Dave King; King’s wife, Bridget Regan, on violin, tin whistle and vocals; Dennis Casey on guitar and vocals; Matt Hensley on accordion and concertina; Nathan Maxwell on bass and vocals; Spencer Swain on mandolin and banjo and Mike Alonso on drums.

As the band grew, so did their following. Known for their rigorous touring schedule, the band spends months on the road every year playing to packed venues of all sizes, performing at music festivals and headlining one of the most unique cruises imaginable.

Style of music

The band recently took the stage with their unique assortment of instruments at Huntington’s Paramount Theater. The result was raucous punk rock verve, blended seamlessly with Celtic melodies and a sea of undulating bodies, electrified by the energy that Flogging Molly brings to every show. The attendees ranged from school age kids to seniors, the result of having drawn fans with their eclectic sound and energy for approximately 25 years.

While many bands may fit neatly into

a particular genre, a band as diverse as Flogging Molly can be more difficult to classify, but it is often referred to as Celtic punk. Longtime Flogging Molly guitarist and former Long Islander Dennis Casey put it this way:

“It’s kind of hard to do in a tagline because we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure as well as the instrumentation. He writes a lot about Ireland. And so I would say that’s a pretty good summation of what we are”.

Spend some time listening to the bands seven studio albums, and the band’s range immediately becomes apparent. From the slower more acoustic folk songs such as “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” to the strident electrified “Seven Deadly Sins” to “Whats Left Of The Flag” where King’s mournful lyrics and solemn acoustic accompaniment are set ablaze with a strum of Caseys overdriven guitar, Flogging Molly maintains a continuous musical thread through a diverse palette of songs.

Touring

Spending a lot of time on the road is a large part of what Flogging Molly has been known for. Over the years they’ve been all over North America and Europe and have toured in Japan. Casey had this to say about touring in Japan: “I remember we played Japan and the first time we went there... It’s such a completely different vibe. And

Flogging Molly made an appearance at The Paramount in Huntington.

I’ve been very fortunate to be able to do that.” He added “playing that far (away) and then having people know your music it was just kind of mind boggling. It blew me away, wow, our music is resonating halfway around the world.”

Pandemic

For a group of musicians who spend so much of their lives traveling and interacting with large groups of people, the recent pandemic had an enormous impact on the band. Casey put it this way: “in the beginning, there is this chaos, like What the hell’s happening? We were on tour and we went into California and, we saw it coming and then, everything shut down and so there was this state of fear, and the unknown, everybody staying home and realizing I may never do this again. What I do for a living is very people oriented, people in large groups.” As a father of four Casey was also quick to point out the silver lining: being able to spend time with his family. “The pandemic was a blessing and a curse for our band, because in the more than 25 years that we’ve been doing this, we never got to spend a lot of time with our families, and this is just the way I looked at it. We all did. I got four kids. I was gone most of their lives, to be able to stay home that long was what’s so beautiful for me.”

In addition to the time spent with family, members of the band also extended a life line of sorts. King and Regan streamed songs from in front of the fireplace of their home in

Fontaines D.C.

This Dublin, Ireland band started in 2017. Their lyrics alone are well worth a glance, but coupled with their incredibly catchy post-punk style melodies, they will likely become a favorite of anyone who listens.

Idles

Hailing from Bristol, England, Idles are intense and driven. With their raw, often frenzied lyrics, propelled forward by breakneck rhythms, Idles are a force of nature. Amidst the chaos of each song, however, they manage to maintain a cadence that draws you along as only a great band can do.

Ireland, and Casey posted a series of guitar lessons on the band’s YouTube channel. Whether they were aware of it or not, they provided a much welcomed continuity at a time of uncertainty for many fans of live music.

Salty Dog

With the lockdowns and restrictions behind us, hopefully for good, one of the most unique aspects of their touring is back up and running. Salty Dog Cruises is a multiday Caribbean cruise started by Flogging Molly nearly 10 years ago. The cruise features multiple bands, tattooing, a half pipe, even music lessons with Flogging Molly. Casey put it this way: “I was really skeptical in the beginning when the idea came up. I remember I got on the boat and the first two people I met were from Belgium and I was like …this could be pretty good. It’s just it’s a big party. There’s the vibe that people are just there to have a great time.” If there’s one down side to Salty Dog cruises, it’s that those considering booking a ticket don’t have much time to ponder the decision. The cruise usually sells out within weeks.

Flogging Molly’s latest album Anthem was released this past September. For more information, see www.floggingmolly.com.

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...we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure.’’

—Dennis Casey

NO TO CASINO AT COLISEUM SITE!

The proposed construction of a casino at the site of Nassau Veterans Coliseum in the predominantly Black and Brown community of Uniondale, New York, would be a destructive decision that could negatively impact neighboring Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and

BRACING FOR IMPACT

The news that local leaders in Garden City voted to officially stand against the proposed Nassau County casino floated by Las Vegas Sands Corporation is music to the ears to those of us who have been saying NO all along. This is the third attempt by developers to bring a casino to this part of the county and although the pushbacks by community members have been sustained and tremendous, developers keep coming with different versions of the same thing.

Although the action by Garden City leaders is encouraging, the final decision rests with the county Legislature, and if we are to take a cue from Legislator Siela Bynoe’s (D- Westbury) letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Las

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. Casinos have long-term colleagues such as gambling addiction, crime, and prostitution, that are not in the best interest of the residents of Nassau County, the students at Hofstra University, and Nassau Community College. As well as the struggling cancer

Vegas Sands Corp., published in the Nassau Illustrated News, the decision could go either way based on his response. Bynoe posed the following pointed questions to the CEO:

“Provide my office with data specifically outlining the number and nature of employment that were created in similarly positioned host communities; the salary and benefits associated with each; professional development and advancement opportunities that are offered to recruits; the average duration of employment in each of these specific job titles; and the number of union employment opportunities that were created through these endeavors; identify local hiring plans that were implemented; the extent to which

patients at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. This effort could rob, rape, and ruin the lives of many broken, battered, and bruised Nassau County residents, students from home and abroad, and cancer patients, fighting the forward fight to survive.

Efforts to weaken the Black and

these goals were achieved; steps that were taken by your organization to achieve those targets.”

Bynoe asked other questions similarly along the lines of employment and employment opportunities, including opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and disadvantaged business enterprises. (DBE)

I will not be surprised if this is the way most politicians will decide to go: seek assurance for jobs and employment opportunities from these business people, especially since urban casinos are on the rise in the northeast. According to the data, three major urban cities – New York (NYC), Philadelphia and Baltimore/ Washington, D.C., collectively

Brown vote through redistricting in America’s largest township, the Town of Hempstead, and one of America’s richest counties, Nassau County, literally adds insult to injury. The corrupt trinity of environmental racism, classism, and sexism, baptized in pure greed, wants possession of the very soul of

opened seven casinos from 2004 to 2012. The promise of jobs and employment opportunities seems to be the lure, but critics and opposers argue that there is a symbiotic relationship between casinos and local neighboring communities that could potentially increase problem gambling and have severe economic consequences such as economic distress, homelessness, mental disorders, and domestic violence. Detractors also make the association between the proliferation of undesirable businesses such as pawn shops, pay day loans, and check cashing stores- not exactly what some see as economic development. I will also not be surprised if Legislator Bynoe receives glowing reports to her many questions

our beloved township and county. The concerned residents of the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County must stand up, speak up, and seriously fight the forward fight for our future and survival.

Pastor Arthur L. Mackey Jr., Senior Pastor, Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cathedral

which will help her to make a decision, especially since they are in a business in which the “house” never loses. They might even throw in a few “sweeteners” as sales people often do with hard to sell products. I am under no illusion that this fight will result in the same outcome as the previous two, since there are so many heavy hitters involved; the public relations officer is former governor David Patterson, County Executive Bruce Blakeman is a major backer and chief cheerleader and I believe so is Governor Kathy Hochul. It might be akin to a David vs Goliath battle, but like David, we are not deterred and are bracing for impact but prepared for a soft landing.

Chester McGibbon, Westbury

New York State’s Schools For The Disabled Urge Governor Hochul To Reinstate Funding

The 4201Schools Association, which represents 11 schools serving children who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled, announced that a letter was delivered to Governor Hochul requesting that $2 million be reinstated in her Executive Budget before the 30-day amendment deadline on March 1.

The Association’s 11 member schools, which are located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, support nearly 1,400 students across the state. All of the schools rely on the state’s investment in growth to meet the increasing needs of the student population served and to retain specially trained and qualified teachers, clinicians, and other staff.

“Our schools were extremely disappointed that Governor Hochul has proposed a massive funding increase to public

school districts while reducing our operational budget by $2 million. Our children deserve every opportunity available to students attending public schools. We’re urging the Governor to reconsider her proposal during the 30-day amendment period, and make our schools whole,” said Dr. Bernadette Kappen, chair of the 4201 Schools Association and executive director of The New York Institute for Special Education.

The 4201 Schools Association represents 11 schools located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The schools support nearly 1,400 students who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled from across New York State, and are nationally recognized for their expertise and achievement.

—Submitted by the 4201 Schools of New York State

EPA AWARDS GRANT TO CUNY JAMAICA FOR POLLUTION STUDY

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21,410,211 in grant funding to 16 institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. EPA Region 2 has three organizations slated to receive $4 million in grant funding from this total.

The environmental and health effects of climate change are far reaching. Some communities are more vulnerable because they already face greater exposure to pollutants and lack the resources to respond to and cope with environmental stressors. These communities may be more likely to suffer sustained or even permanent damage from the impacts of climate change, further worsening health disparities. Additionally, children, older adults, and people with disabilities or pre-existing health conditions may be more susceptible.

These grants will support research projects that will use community-based participatory research approaches that aim to empower the partnering underserved communities with science-based resilience-building solutions to protect their most vulnerable residents. The grants are provided as part of the EPA’s Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions funding opportunity. The following institution in New York is receiving an award:

City University of New York – York College, Jamaica, New York, Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY: A CommunityBased Project

City University of New York is receiving an award $1,344,622 for Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate

Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY under a Community-Based Project.

CUNY works with underserved communities in Southeast Queens near multiple solid waste treatment and transport facilities. Employing community-participatory research to empower the communities with information that can be used to inform state/local decision makers and city planners for mitigative actions. Poor air quality, whether outdoors or indoors, can negatively affect the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Outdoor ground-level ozone and particle pollution can have a range of adverse effects on human health. Current levels of ground-level ozone have been estimated to be responsible for tens of thousands of hospital and emergency room visits, millions of cases of acute respiratory symptoms and school absences, and thousands of premature deaths each year in the United States.

—Submitted by The EPA

Leaving Has Consequences

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

The year 2022 was not a good one for New York State. For decades, losing residents has been a problem in the Empire State. Last year was no different.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), up to 300,000 people left New York state in 2022. The whys of people leaving continues to perplex local leaders. The old bugbears of real estate prices and where new jobs are now located are always mentioned, but there may be other factors.

All this is part of a nationwide trend, also in the works for several decades. In 2022, California, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, lost 350,000 residents, followed by Illinois (140,000), New Jersey (64,231), Massachusetts (57,292), and Pennsylvania (39,957).

The states that attracted the newest residents in 2022 were Florida (444,484) Texas (470,708), North Carolina (99,796), South Carolina (84,030), Tennessee (81,646), and Georgia (81,406).

Real estate prices, property taxes, jobs, traffic, crime, and the fiscal condition of Sun Belt states vs. those in the Northeast and the West Coast. What specifically are the differences?

Comparing Florida to New York, the average house in New York was constructed in 1957. In Florida, the median date is 1987. Up to 18 percent of all units in Florida sell for less than $100,000. In New York, that number is 5.3 percent. Real estate in the $100,000 to $199,000 price range is even in both states, 23 percent each. After that, the gap increases. Houses in the $200,000 to $299,000 range total 23 percent of all units

in Florida, but only 14 percent in New York. In the $300,000 to $399,000 range, the number is 17 percent for Florida, but only 13 percent for New York. The Empire State does do well in high-end housing. Real estate in the $400,000 to $499,000 range accounts for 13 percent of sales in New York, but only 8 percent in Florida. Homes in the $500,000 and higher range make up 32 percent of all sales in New York, but just 12 percent the Sunshine State.

New Yorkers know about property taxes. There is also the income tax. New Yorkers’ earnings are taxed at 8.82 percent. In New Jersey, the number is 10.75 percent. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee have no state income taxes.

Traffic congestion is also more severe in states losing population. According to a study by U.S. News and World Report, the most congested cities in the country with the worst commutes are Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. And then there is the ongoing crime problem.

By 2014, Florida had more residents than New York. That’s not all. Joey Politano, an economics writer with Apricitas Economics, has discovered that there are now more jobs in

Florida than in the Empire State.

Lack of income taxes hasn’t hurt such states as Florida, Texas, and Tennessee to increase gross income. Last year, Florida gained $23.7 billion in gross income, Texas $6.3 billion and Tennessee $2.6 billion. This allows for more expenditures for schools, roads, prisons, pay increases for state employees, plus room to reduce property taxes even further.

The population shifts have not yet amounted to a seismic change in American politics. The blue states still have more people than the reds. Such changes are possible. Since 1980, New York has lost eight congressional seats, while Florida has gained nine. In the last census, California, for the first time ever, lost a congressional seat. The exodus from blue states to red ones may, in time, peak and then level off. But if trends continue for the rest of the decade, Texas, after the 2030 census, could gain four congressional seats, Florida three, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Idaho, Arizona and Utah one each. The losers will continue to be California, New York, Illinois, and Michigan.

It’s not that New York hasn’t tried to stem the exodus. When he was governor, Andrew Cuomo proposed capping property tax increases at 2 percent for all counties outside New York City. That has worked insofar that neither Nassau nor Suffolk counties lost congressional seats in the last census.

The rest of the state has not been so fortunate. In 1950, New York stood at a zenith as the nation’s--and the world’s--leading political entity. It had 45 congressional seats. Today, New York sends 27 members to Congress. If Florida was a purple state, that might not matter. But if the Sunshine State stays red, that would have real political consequences. The red states, starting in the next decade, could elect presidents without any help from states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, not to mention coastal America.

TODAY, YOU CAN PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE OF A HUNGRY CHILD.

More than 67,000 children in Nassau and Su olk counties worry about where their next meal is coming from.

In 2022, we served more than 196,000 meals to children through our programs, but we must do better.

Kids Cafe, Pack It Up For Kids, Summer Food Service, and Aspara’Gus’ Breakfast Food Truck provide free and nutritious meals and snacks to children in need after school, on weekends and during the summer.

Lou Reed’s faith in New York

Native Plant Bank Looking For Gardening Items

Long Island Native Plant Initiative

(LINPI)is seeking the following items ahead of the spring planting season:

• Black spray paint (matte/flat/glossy, any kind)

• Wallpaper paint brush/ various paint brushes

• Dustpan and brush set

• Storage bins

• Electric pencil sharpener

• Refrigerator/walk in fridge/cooler

• Tall artist stool

• Sewing machine

• Seed cleaning screens/mesh

• Wood for frame making

• Stair tread

LINPI is located at The Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY. Use the entrance at Brentwood Rd and 5th Ave. Once on the property, bear left past the gymnasium at the stop sign. Proceed to the parking lot. Please park in the parking lot across from the playground and field. Walk across the field to the greenhouse. If you are handicapped, make a left turn onto the dirt road (past the playground), and turn left again at the painted RV and picnic tables. Any questions on directions, call (631)260-1513. Email info@linpi.org for more information.

The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) is an all-volunteer cooperative effort of over 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, nursery professionals, and citizens.

The mission of this organization is to protect the genetic integrity and heritage of Long Island native plant populations and thus biodiversity from a landscape to genetic level, by establishing commercial sources of genetically appropriate local (ecotypic) plant materials for use in nursery, landscaping, and habitat restoration activities.

—Submitted by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative

My Irish Rose

In the corner of the pub, I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

She said oh Jimmy please don’t go - you know I love you so I kissed her lips and held her tight she was my Irish rose then packed my bags with hopes and dreams and off to old New York and left her waving on the pier my rose of County Cork I said someday I would return and marry you, my lass but days and weeks turned into months as years went by so fast

In the corner of the pub I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

I thought someday I would return with pockets full of gold but time has not been good to me I’m a penny short of poor it took me years to find my way back to County Cork to try and find my Irish lass but she had died the year before and on her stone the words they read - Jimmy boy I loved ya so I placed a flower on her grave - god bless my Irish Rose

—Submitted by Vincent J. Kelly

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MARCH 18

APRIL 1

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APR 15 Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adrian Belew, Scrote & more

MAY 10 Matt Fraser

MAY 11 Theo Von

MAY 12 Kool & The Gang with The Spinners and Average White Band

MAY 13 Chris Janson

MAY 14 The Temptations & The Four Tops

MAY 18 Cheap Trick

MAY 21 The Marshall Tucker Band

JUN 3 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

APRIL 22

JUN 10 Happy Together Tour

JUN 23 Chicago

JUN 24 Les Claypool Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

JUN 25 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

JUL 18 Belinda Carlisle

JUL 22 Johnny Mathis

AUG 5 Air Supply

SEP 9 Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

OCT 1 The Price is Right

DEC 12 An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

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A native milkweed bloom.

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WORD FIND

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Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). What’s relaxing for you would be stressful for someone else. Doing the thing that soothes you shouldn’t be expensive on any level. If it costs you money or emotional labor, perhaps there’s another way? Get your self-soothing in this week, and don’t feel like you need to pay someone else for it. is is doable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will retell your life events, giving the picture a beautiful frame. Maybe the framing can’t make the art better, and maybe it can. It will de nitely help you focus better on what’s in front of you, see the beauty in it and understand how this glimpse is important to the whole room.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When people go through the motions and act right but the feeling isn’t there, you can tell. It bothers you. You want something genuine, and you should absolutely hold out for it because it will come to you. Keep the standard in mind as you go about your week. You will get what you seek and what you expect.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s all falling into place, each element dropping in a line before you, all within your reach, and there is nothing to worry about. A note: Intimacy is people being able to reciprocally share vulnerabilities with people who accept those weaknesses. If only the powerful parts are shared, it is impossible to be truly connected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e evolution of you is sometimes a natural progression and other times requires conscious thought and experimentation. is week, you’ll be choosing which way you want to grow. You can a ord to be daring. When it works out, you’ll sail. When it doesn’t, you’ll try the next thing and the next until you sail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People sometimes ask questions as a means of control. You’ll love the conversation partner who asks out of sheer curiosity. You’ll have splendid exchanges. Moments of delight are in order.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your kindness radiates and emboldens you to new heights of originality. You’ll fascinate, draw a crowd, sell to them and fund an enterprise you believe wholeheartedly in. How satisfying to know you’re making the kind of di erence the world really needs now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know who you are, you accept your traits and learn to highlight them, or work around them. Every personality trait has within it the potential to be a worst or best quality and will be both, depending on when you look. ere is a mystery in every area of life. Impressive transformations will occur right before your eyes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Accept someone’s idea for you. Your ability to prioritize and categorize will help you get to a bigger prize. You are capable of successfully making commitments you have never made before. So don’t be scared o by a prospect because it’s new. Say yes and get the experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ten years ago, you did things di erently because it was a di erent you. To take advantage of a brief window of opportunity, you’ll have to move before you are ready and act before you are sure. Change is inevitable and never stops. You know what you’re doing. It’s going to work. is is the part where you just have to believe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You express yourself in exciting ways. Only you’ve been behaving like this for so long that the way you talk, walk, dress and emote just seems very ordinary to you. You’ll gather fans and admirers. Life brings opportunities to exert yourself and learn to grow to be the person you want to be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are creative, and a vast network of loved ones, friends and acquaintances will nd interesting ways to support you. You’ll come to appreciate yourself through the eyes of others. Money will be easier to come by. You’ll make a mag

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Make a wish, and make it all about you. Your most sel sh birthday wish will come true immediately, and your least sel sh one will come true over time. You’ll get the help you need to close a gap and cross a bridge. A family project will be a win on many levels. More highlights: Your knack for debate gets you into a sweet deal. New people and places are in store. Your work takes on di erent meaning as the future opens options you hadn’t considered.

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Solution: 15 Letters

WORD FIND

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 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle. Heading

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CONTRACT BRIDGE

Perfect defense

By Steve Becker

bid — declarer would have had clear sailing via a straight crossruff, losing two club tricks at the end.

As it was, the opening diamond lead made it impossible for South to ruff two hearts in dummy, so he had to seek an alternative route to 11 tricks. He won the first diamond in his hand and immediately led the jack of clubs, losing the finesse to East’s queen.

East recognized that if he returned a second diamond, he could prevent declarer from ruffing any hearts in dummy, but he was concerned with an even more imminent threat — dummy’s clubs. If declarer established that suit while the ace of spades remained as an entry to dummy, he could eventually discard his losing hearts on the good clubs.

Opening lead — two of diamonds.

This deal features picture-perfect defense by East-West, who collaborated beautifully to defeat a seemingly unassailable five-diamond contract.

North-South would have been much better off in three notrump, where nine top tricks were available, but they reached the diamond game as shown. West got the defense off to a good start by leading a trump. Had West instead led a spade — the suit his partner had

East therefore set his sights on dislodging dummy’s ace of spades before declarer could draw trump and establish the clubs. And to make sure that nothing went awry, East returned the spade king!

This proved to be just what the doctor ordered. No matter what declarer did from this point on, he could not avoid losing two more tricks, and he finished down one.

Note that if East had returned any card other than the king of spades at trick three, South would have had no trouble making the contract.

Tomorrow: Defusing a threat.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

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ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Karenanna LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/25/2023. Office location: Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 50 Rockhill Rd, Roslyn Heights NY 11577. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Elan Coaching, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/11/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC2, 1 Peppermill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, FOR AND ON BEHALF AND SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST SERIES

2014-1, Plaintiff AGAINST NOAM AORTA, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., JOSEPH WEINHOLTZ, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 30, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee

will sell at public auction on the North Front Steps of the Nasau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 11, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 12 MAPLE STREET, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 7, Block 49, Lot 724. Approximate amount of judgment $1,568,278.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #10075/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of SALON SR LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/14/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 14 Sycamore Dr., Roslyn, NY 11576. Purpose: any lawful act.

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Public Hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall located at 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Engineers Country Club, located at 55 Glenwood Road, Roslyn Harbor, designated as Section 20, Block E, Lot 4, 9a, 9d 1503 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

The Applicants seek permission to use amplified sound for four (4) Special Events at their facility located in the Village of Roslyn Harbor between the hours of 5:30 pm and 11:00 pm on May 13, 2023, July 29, 2023, August 12, 2023 and September 22, 2023.

The above application is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY, where it may be seen Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm until the time of the hearing.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Marla

Wolfson

Village Clerk-Treasurer

March 15, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the a public

hearing will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will be on whether to enact a proposed Local Law which will allow the Board of Trustees to override the tax levy limit established in the General Municipal Law §3-c as it pertains to the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor’s budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2023.

A copy of proposed Local Law, is on file at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village, where it may be reviewed between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, until the time of the hearing.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Any person needing special assistance in attending, please notify the Village Clerk at (516) 621-0368 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Marla Wolfson Village Clerk/Treasurer

Dated: March 15, 2023

3-15-2023-1T-#239726-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in said Village on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm.

The hearing will be on the proposed 2023/24 budget of estimated expenses and revenues for the Village’s fiscal

year commencing 6/1/23 and ending 5/31/24, which has been prepared by the Board of Trustees. The budget shows no compensation to any member of the Board of Trustees.

This proposed budget is on file with the Village Clerk at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, where it may be reviewed between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, until the time of the hearing. The proposed budget is also available for review on the Village website http://www.roslynharbor.

org..

All persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Any person needing special assistance in attending, please notify the Village Clerk at (516) 621-0368 at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Marla Wolfson Village Clerk/Treasurer

Dated: March 15, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC NOTICE

A continued public hearing and meeting will be held

before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in the Village, on March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The continued hearing will be on the application of AT&T, Inc. for a special use permit on the property currently occupied by AT&T’s 286 ± foot tall lattice tower and associated equipment, located at the westerly end of Harbor Court West, Village of Roslyn Harbor, designated as Section 20, Block M, Lot 269 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Marla Wolfson

Village Clerk-Treasurer

March 15, 2023 3-15-2023-1T-#239756-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall – 500 Motts Cove Road South in the Village on April 4, 2023 at 6:30 P.M.

The hearing will be on the application of AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and its affiliate New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T, owners of a parcel of land located at Harbor Court in the Village, designated as Section 20, Block M, Lot 269C, on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

The Applicants seek approval from the Planning Board to partition the subject property into two lots and site plan approval to construct a freestanding telecommunications structure and equipment on the property and to remove the existing tower on the property, as shown on the drawings titled “Proposed Minor Subdivision Map” and “Site Alignment Plan”. The above application is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY, where it may be seen Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 2:00PM until the time of the meeting. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

By Order of the Planning Board

Marla Wolfson Village Clerk March 15, 2023 3-15-2023-1T-#239757-ROS

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Ribbon Cuttings Keep Chamber Members Busy

The Greater Roslyn Chamber of Commerce continued its recent trend of Thursday ribbon cuttings with the new office of Dr. David Kashan, MD, PC. He performs plastic and reconstructive surgery, including face lifts and neck lifts, breast augmentation, and fillers and injectables.

In attendance at the ribbon cutting were Chamber President Mimi Howard, VP of Marketing and Public Relations Barbara Kaplan, board members Melissa Spitalnick, Garnet Ardila, Gwen Levy, Wayne Wink, and Alicia Brown. Chamber members Katherine Lempecos, Vasilis Mezini, and Alan Goldberg were also present. Town of North Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman wished Dr. Kashan much success.

Dr. Kashan’s wife, Chantal Kashan, his mother, Orly Kashan, and family and friends joined in celebration of the new office.

The office is located at 55 Bryant Avenue, third floor, in Roslyn. The office phone number is 516-515-9267.

—Submitted by the Greater Roslyn Chamber of Commerce

The Andy Foundation Donates to Guidance Center

The Andy Foundation, a Garden Citybased nonprofit, has donated $10,000 to the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.

“There is such a tremendous need now for supporting mental health services for young people, especially since the pandemic caused such isolation, fear and sadness,” said Jill Palmeri, the founder of The Andy

Ben’s Kosher Deli Hosts Matzo Ball Making Class for Kids

Ben’s Kosher Deli will host a hands-on matzo ball making class at the Greenvale location on Sunday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Head chef Joe Atilio will demonstrate a step-by-step process of making Ben’s famous matzo balls while the kids follow

along at their own stations. Advance sign up is required and space is limited. Cost per child is $29 or $55 for two siblings and can be paid the day of the event. Each child will take home two portions of matzo ball soup.

—Submitted by Ben’s Kosher Deli

Foundation. “Our mission is helping children in need, and the lifesaving work of the Guidance Center is something we are proud to support.”

Kathy Rivera, executive director/CEO of the Guidance Center, expressed gratitude for The Andy Foundation’s generous donation.

“We never turn anyone away for inability to pay, so we count on the support of the local community, foundations and other funding sources to make sure we are here for everyone who needs us,” said Rivera. “Kids and teens are experiencing rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking at levels that are higher than ever before, and because of caring people like Jill and her team, these young people will get the help they desperately need and deserve.”

For more information on the Andy Foundation, visit www.theandyfoundation. org or email info@theandyfoundation.org.

To learn more about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call 516-626-1971.

—Submitted by the North Shore Guidance Center

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

ETHICS CONCERNS OVER HARBOR HILL

I am concerned about the ethics of the Town of North Hempstead Council and their handling of certain issues involving Harbor Links Golf Course and the manager of the golf course, Century Golf (an outsourced company that manages the course for Town of North Hempstead.)

Over the past number of years, there has been a growing concern by the TNH residents over the increased number of private golf outings (65 in 2022) that effectively shut down the course for the residents for the day. In some cases, there have been up to four outings a week. Last summer, a group of concerned citizens spoke with Century Golf and were informed that Century Golf booked these outings with the approval of TNH. After hearing this, a number of us met with the

Parks Commissioner and subsequently the Town Council to voice our concerns.

In December 2022, the Town Council passed a resolution limiting these outings, going forward, to Mondays only, similar to the way most private clubs run outings at their facilities. We relied on the good faith of both Century Golf and the Town Council to uphold the terms of that resolution. Apparently, Century Golf subsequently asked for permission to add additional outings this year and that matter was put on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for March 14. Then, on Feb. 27, citizens learned (without any public notice) that the Council called a special meeting for the morning of March 1. The purpose of the meeting was to vote and approve 26

additional outings on top of the already scheduled Monday outings. Residents that work during the day and who wanted to attend the meeting would likely be unable to do so on such short notice. The Council hierarchy knew that they would encounter less or no resistance at all if fewer residents were able to attend. And, as predicted, the Town Council reneged on the commitment it made and resolution it passed less than three months earlier with no regard for the taxpayers who support the Harbor Links facility.

There are enough unethical people in government today. We don’t need them in our town. I hope the voters will remember these actions when the councilmembers are up for election again in November.

— Clifford Lewisohn of East Hills

Learn to make matzo balls at Ben’s Kosher Deli.

(Photo courtesy Ben’s Kosher Deli)

The Greater Roslyn Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Dr. David Kashan’s office with a ribbon cutting. (Photos courtesy the Greater Roslyn Chamber of Commerce)

From left: Andy Foundation founder Jill Palmeri, Kathy Rivera, and Lauren McGowan. (Photo courtesy North Shore Guidance Center)

Town Board Adopts Local Laws To Help Small Businesses

North Hempstead Town Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board unanimously approved two local laws to assist small local businesses at a recent meeting held on Feb. 7.

Local Law Allowing Extended Temporary Outdoor Permits Including Sidewalk

Sales & Seating

The legislation amended Chapter 48 entitled “Sidewalks” and Chapter 70 entitled “Zoning” of the Town Code. One resolution extended the suspension of the Town Code provisions limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued for any given location during a 12-month period and temporarily waive the fees for a sidewalk sale permit. Additionally, it was also approved to extend the timeframe to continue allowing temporary outdoor seating and other temporary outdoor uses. Both measures have been extended through Dec. 31, 2023 at which time it will be reevaluated.

“The implementation of these amendments to our local laws serve as a way to support our local business owners. Not only does it allow for businesses to expand their reach beyond the confines of their brick and mortar stores, but creates a new and inviting experience for residents and visitors alike,” said Councilmember Dalimonte.

Local Law Allowing Extended Use Of Tents For Businesses

The other legislation temporarily suspends Section 2-9 N (7) of the Town Code with respect to tent permits. This temporary suspension

allows businesses to apply for a tent permit and install a tent for up to six months, the maximum length allowed by state law.

“We at the town want to enhance our partnership with our local business communities in whatever ways we can,” said Councilmember Zuckerman.

“Giving businesses more space through the use of tents means they have the ability to serve more patrons. We want our residents shopping local as frequently as they can, and we hope that this initiative proves beneficial for business owners.”

Businesses participating in these

initiatives, as well as those using outdoor heaters and temporary tents, must do so in compliance with the New York State Fire Code, the Nassau County Fire Ordinance, and the applicable permit provisions of the Town Code.

These efforts were initially part of the Town’s “Lift Up Local” initiative, which was designed by Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s internal Business Recovery Response Workgroup. The group’s goal is to find ways to help businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Workgroup, which includes members of the Town Board, has helped establish dining in local parks, expanded outdoor dining programs, created a “parklet” dining program, and facilitated street closures to help attract customers. —Submitted

Belmont Reinvestment Plan Draws Support, Criticism Ahead Of April Budget Deadline

public hearing.

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

Nassau County residents, public servants, and private interests have been weighing in on plans for a $455-million revitalization and reinvestment at the Belmont Park horse track in Elmont as part of next year’s proposed state budget.

On February 1, as part of her administration’s FY 2024 Executive Budget Proposal, Governor Hochul announced support for a plan by the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) to rebuild and “modernize” the storied racing facilities at Belmont Park.

According to NYRA, the proposed decades-long deal would comprise a $455-million, multi-year project “to re-imagine Belmont Park with a modern grandstand alongside the hospitality offerings and amenities fans now expect from sports and entertainment venues.” Under the plan, the current track and buildings would be entirely demolished to make way for the new, reportedly winter-proof facilities, consolidating Belmont with the Aqueduct Racetrack operations in Queens into a single Elmont location.

NYRA said in a February 1 press release that they expect the new track facilities to generate $1 billion in construction-related economic activity, 3,700 construction jobs, and $155 million in new annual economic impact, including 740 new full-time jobs. “NYRA is also committed to updating and enhancing a variety of facilities for the backstretch community, including the construction of more new housing than at any point in Belmont Park’s history. In addition, the project will unlock the 45acre infield at Belmont Park for a variety of community uses.”

NYRA President and CEO David O’Rourke commented in a statement: “Belmont Park stands at the center of the statewide racing ecosystem, and the project to re-imagine the facility will create jobs, drive tourism to the region and secure the future of thoroughbred racing across the state. The time is right to build a new Belmont Park for the benefit of New York State and we look forward to working with our legislative partners to ensure the Governor’s proposal is enacted.”

Public gures who have expressed their support for the plan right out of the gate include State Senators Joe Addabbo and Leroy Comrie, State Assemblymembers Gary Pretlow and Carrie Woerner, and

representatives of various applicable local labor unions and businesses.

“The advancement of the long overdue Belmont racetrack project will improve and transform that iconic sight for generations to come. To be able to witness the creation of thousands of construction and post construction jobs, expand upon an economic generator, while supporting an historic horse racing industry in our state, is an opportunity that I’m pleased to support,” said Senator Addabbo, Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, in a press release.

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages commented to Nassau Illustrated News in a statement, “The Governor’s proposal to modernize Belmont Park represents a pivotal opportunity to build upon the assets that were brought to bear by the completion of UBS Arena and restore Belmont Park’s stature as a world-class, state-of-the-art racing facility.” “In recent months, I have been pleased to see that UBS Arena has met its commitments to creating good jobs and cultivating long-term economic opportunities in Elmont and neighboring communities – a model that the state and the New York Racing Association would be wise to replicate in any revitalization plan

for Belmont Park.”

“However, as the experience of building UBS Arena has illustrated, quality of life concerns expressed by Elmont residents must remain at the forefront of all decisions,” Legislator Solages said. “I am committed to advocating for the best possible project and assurances to the community that there will be effective plans for managing construction noise and event-day traffic safety and parking needs. I will also continue to advocate for a rapid transit system that gives Elmont residents real access to their new LIRR station, which despite its name is in Bellerose Terrace at the north end of the Belmont property rather than Elmont itself.”

According to NYRA, the upgrades at Belmont Park would ultimately have no cost to taxpayers, as they would plan to pay back the $455 million loan in 20 years.

As Jane Montalto reported for WSHU in February, however, some state legislators have expressed concern about the plan for the loan’s repayment, given that NYRA’s franchise is scheduled to end in 10 years. “We shouldn’t have to sell the land to pay back your bonds, so how would you pay us back?” asked State Senator Liz Kruger, Chair of the Finance Committee, in a recent

One clear critic of the plan is anthrozoologist and wildlife rehabilitator John Di Leonardo, MS, who serves as President and Executive Director of Humane Long Island.

In an email to Nassau Illustrated News, Di Leonardo commented, “Kind people wouldn’t support Governor Holchul’s proposal if they knew its true cost: corporate welfare and dead horses.”

“I lived 15 minutes from the Belmont for more than 30 years, but it wasn’t until I began studying the racing industry as an anthrozoologist that I learned how the industry bets with these horses’ lives,” he explained. “Forced to train and race before their bones are fully developed or even with pre-existing injuries masked by performance-enhancing drugs, thoroughbreds are accidents waiting to happen.”

Di Leonardo also told Nassau Illustrated News that more than 1,600 horses have been killed at racetracks in New York State since 2009. “When they’re not being forced to run to their deaths, horses – who are naturally herd animals – [may be] confined to solitary 12’-by-12’ stalls for over 23 hours a day ... At ‘career’s’ end, most spent or simply unwanted racehorses are brutally butchered.”

He went on, “When Belmont opened in 1905, it was a different time. Teddy Roosevelt had just been elected and women didn’t even have the right to vote. We’re now in the 21st Century. The lottery has expanded, casinos have been erected, and mobile sports betting – betting on real sports by human beings who go home at the end of the day and retire when they wish – is in demand.”

“At the same time,” he wrote, “Ringling Bros has ended its animal acts and is coming back animal-free; SeaWorld has ended its sordid orca breeding program; dog racing is banned in 42 states ... It has simply never been clearer that the public doesn’t support abusing animals for entertainment.”

Aside from the ethical argument (and/or adjacent ecological ones), Di Leonardo also expressed financial skepticism, pointing to more than $200 million in subsidies that he says the New York State racing industry has already been getting in “corporate welfare” since 2004, courtesy of casino gaming revenues.

“Another half billion-dollar taxpayer handout won’t do a thing,” Di Leonardo added. “Let’s invest in critical services like education and economic justice instead.”

The deadline for a revised NYS FY 2024 budget is April 1, 2023.

Do you live or work near Belmont Park and have an opinion on the proposed plan?

Please let us know!

A view of the race track at Belmont Park from 2007. (Credit: Jay Gorman via Flickr)

NYRA bugler Sam Grossman plays “Call to the Post,” heralding the horses as they enter the track before a race at Belmont Park in 1999. (Public Domain)

Secretariat and rider Ron Turcotte in the home stretch during the 1973 Belmont Stakes. (Credit: New York Racing Association via Wikipedia)

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