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Petition Reaches More Than 1,500 Against West Shore Road Project

ore than 1,500 people have signed a change.org petition stating their opposition to the proposed development project for the property located at 145 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington. Southern Land Company (SLC)—a Nashville, Tennessee-based real estate development company filed an application to the Town of North Hempstead in November 2020 and is seeking a change in zoning from “Residence-AAA” to “multiple residence” for the property. The applicant is proposing to construct a seven-level, 176-unit multiple residence on the 7.17-acre, partially-underwater property. See rest of the story on page 4 Port Washington News (USPS 438-940)

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Port-Based Company Ordered To Stop Distributing Adulterated Dietary Supplements BY CAROLINE RYAN cryan@antonmediagroup.com

onfidence USA, a Port Washington-based dietary supplement company received a permanent injunction from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 4, 2021, ordering them to stop manufacturing their products until they properly comply with the law. A complaint was filed on May 23, 2019, alleging that Confidence USA’s company president Helen Chian and company manager Jim Chao violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) by manufacturing and distributing “adulterated dietary supplements.” Confidence USA, which has manufactured and sold products since the 1970s has failed to comply with regulations in the past. The complaint alleged that “inspections conducted by FDA in 2016, 2017 and 2018 showed that the defendants repeatedly failed to verify that their finished dietary supplements met product specifications for identity, purity, strength, composition and contamination limits and failed to verify the identity of each dietary ingredient used in the manufacture of the supplements.” “The millions of Americans who take dietary supplements trust that they are unadulterated and meet product specifications under good manufacturing practice regulations,” Seth D. DuCharme Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a press release. “The injunctive relief obtained by the United States in this case protects consumers by requiring defendants to follow the law and adhere to the regulations in manufacturing and distributing dietary supplements.” No further information was given as to what the products were allegedly contaminated with. But the complaint further stated that the defendants made and distributed more than 50 dietary supplements under brand names that include Confidence USA, American Best, USA Natural and The Herbal Store, which were sold through Amazon, Walmart as well as their own

Confidence USA Port Washington headquarters is located at 148 Haven Ave. (Photo source: Google Images)

2012 complaint alleging the products online retail store. were adulterated.” “American consumers expect Stipulations of the injunction state dietary supplements to contain the that the company must cease all maningredients stated on the label, in ufacturing operations of their products the stated amounts,” Acting Assistant and recall any products that are still Attorney General Brian M. Boynton currently on the market. The of the Justice Department’s company must also Civil Division said. hire an independent “The department expert to assist will continue to in remedying work with the FDA to ensure The millions of Americans who the causes for the repeat that dietary take dietary supplements trust violations. supplement that they are unadulterated and All facilities manufacturers meet product specifications owned by the follow the law.” under good manufacturing company must According practice regulations. also undergo a to the FDCA, comprehensive dietary supple—Seth D. DuCharme Acting U.S. inspection conments that are not Attorney for the Eastern District of New York ducted by the FDA packed, prepared before the injunction or held in compliance can be removed. with current good manIf the defendants fail to ufacturing practices are considcomply with the stipulations of the ered in violation. In 2011, the FDA issued a warning letter to Confidence injunction they will be required to pay “$7,500 in liquidated damages for USA stating that there were defieach day the violations continue, an ciencies with the companies manadditional sum of $7,500 in liquidatufacturing practices. U.S. Marshals ed damages per day per violation for previously seized certain Confidence each violation and an additional sum USA products in connection with a

in liquidated damages equal to twice the retail value of any product distributed in violation of this order, the act or its implementing regulations.” “Consumers deserve access to dietary supplements that are manufactured to assure their quality,” Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs said in a statement. “If a dietary supplement company repeatedly fails to comply with basic good manufacturing practice requirements, the public cannot trust that their products are what they say they are. The FDA will continue to protect American consumers by taking appropriate actions necessary when companies violate the law.” The Port Washington News made several attempts to contact Confidence USA for comment regarding this lawsuit, but did not receive a response at the time of press. —Additional information provided by the US Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs What did you think of this story? Share it with me at cryan@antonmediagroup.com

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Petition Reaches More Than 1,500 Against West Shore Road Development BY CAROLINE RYAN

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ore than 1,500 people have signed a change.org petition stating their opposition to the proposed development project for the property located at 145 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington.

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Southern Land Company (SLC)—a Nashville, Tennessee-based real estate development company filed an application to the Town of North Hempstead in November 2020 and is seeking a change in zoning from “Residence-AAA” to “multiple residence” for the property. The applicant is proposing to construct a seven-level, 176-unit multiple residence on the 7.17-acre, partially-underwater property. SLC is proposing one, two and three-bedroom rental units in the complex. The smallest one-bedroom unit will be 870-square-feet. The largest two-bedroom unit will be 1,544 square feet. There will be a total of nine three-bedroom units at approximately 1,810 square feet. The development company is also exploring plans for a marina that would include a publicly accessible pier and 29 boat slips available for rent among residents and the general public. They are also hoping to include a public promenade that would connect their project with North Hempstead Beach Park. Late last month, SLC held a series of four webinars for the Port Washington community to throughly address their plans for the property. Former Nassau County Legislator/former New York State Senator Craig Johnson, representing Long Point Advisors, moderated SLC’s second webinar. “We’re very excited about this project and what it’s going to do for Port Washington,” Johnson said to the nearly 60 participants. SLC’s Vice President Dustin Downey stated that this particular rental property will appeal to “empty nesters” and “elder millennials,” who are single or newly married. Approximate rent costs will range from $3,450 to $11,000 per month. The property will also include workforce housing units for those who earn less than $60,000 a year. The property, however, will require a lot of remediation before anything could be constructed. “To call it a blight on our

The change.org petition’s main photo includes a rendering of the proposed property. (Photo courtesy of the Beacon Hill Residents Association)

community, it’s an understatement,” luck to them. That area is a flood zone.” Johnson said. “There is some real Several residents also commented major environmental contamination their reasons for signing the petition, that’s on this site, and Southern Land citing concerns such as traffic congesis committed to cleaning it up beyond tion, overpopulation, excess stress on the bare minimum in order to get the the school district, sewer and water project done.” district, emergency services (fire and Downey stated that the company police) as well as the effects this prois “prepared to spend between posed development may have $5 and $12 million to on the wildlife and native clean up the property.” plants in the area. Downey said that On the issue of SLC does not have traffic, both Kress and plans to apply for Himpler stated that the New York State Port Washington We want to stop the Brownfield Cleanup is already quite rezoning, period. Program, stating overpopulated and —Leslye Kress, Beacon Hill that they would traffic congestion Residents Association like to remediate in the area has been the property further a problem for years. than what the cleanup They both stated that program requires. adding a large number of residents to the community would cause even greater congestion in the Residents Opposition The Beacon Hill Residents Association area. The Town of North Hempstead, created the change.org petition many weeks ago and garnered several hundred who has been named the lead agency in the project, must comply with signatures. However, following SLC’s presentation on Feb. 24-25, the petition’s the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in order to numbers nearly doubled. determine the potential environmental “We want to stop the rezoning, period,” Leslye Kress, from the Beacon impacts that the proposed changes to the zoning may have on the surroundHill Residents Association said. ing area. The town has identified eight “We don’t want it to become multipotential areas of concern including: ple residences,” Hilary Himpler from surface water, groundwater, flooding, the Beacon Hill Residents association aesthetic resources, transportation, said. “They are allowed to build single noise, odor and light, human health family houses there. If they want to build single family houses there—good and community plans and character.

Kress stated that she feels there is currently a lack of information included in the draft scope, noting that the effects on human health and aesthetic resources have not been addressed. “I don’t remember hearing a single statement about the effect on human health,” Himpler said. “[And] the aesthetic resources is something that definitely needs to be considered because it means more than just how pretty it is, it means how are we using the land, and does what we are doing with it fit with the environment around it? This doesn’t fit with all the rest of Port Washington—it makes no sense and environmentally it’s a disaster.” “There is a lot of hand waving still going on and it’s disheartening. I would’ve thought that by now they would’ve had a better handle on what they are building and what the impacts would be,” Kress said. The Town of North Hempstead will be holding a public scoping session on Tuesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. The community will have opportunity to comment on the scope of the issues to be considered during environmental review. Residents can email their comments to be included in the scoping session to comments@northhempsteadny.gov. Written comments must be received 30 minutes prior to the meeting. Residents who are interested in attending the virtual meeting can visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. For more information or to receive updates on the project,

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Wink Seeks Supervisor Seat After Bosworth Retirement BY MARCO SCHADEN

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n the aftermath of Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth announcing she would not be running for reelection, Town Clerk Wayne Wink threw his hat in the ring for the position. A career politician, Wink has been Town Clerk for the last eight years, previously a town councilmember for five years and Nassau County Legislator for the 11th District. “I think it’s the next opportunity for me to serve the community and to bring a similar, but slightly new perspective to town government,” Wink said. “I think Judi has done some tremendous work and I think that town government in North Hempstead is in good shape. The ability to help expand our economy, the ability to revitalize our downtowns in the aftermath of the pandemic, I think is something that I am uniquely suited for.” Wink, 54, was born in Brooklyn and raised in Uniondale before going to Hofstra University for his undergraduate studies. A couple years after graduating, Wink headed to St. John’s University to pursue a law degree and has worked at several law firms. Since his departure from the Nassau County Legislature, he has not practiced law. The last eight years for Wink as town clerk has given him insight on the town’s functions and every day workings. For all the responsibilities of the town clerk, it is not a voting member of the town’s board. The position of supervisor would give him the wheel rather than being the engine that runs it. “I see it as a step up in terms of being able to have more influence on the agenda, the town, being able to implement more of my vision for the future of the town,” Wink said. “You can focus on what a town clerk does, but the town supervisor is a more expansive position. I think given my experience that that’s the right place for me to be at this time.” If he wins the election, Wink will be coming into office at a time where COVID-19 has decimated the downtowns of North Hempstead. “We’ve been working as best we can through the pandemic on measures

to allow for greater access to outdoor seating, opportunities to be able to bring customers in particularly our restaurants and our food venues, even our retail venues,” Wink said. With the state looking to increase revenue, there is the potential that marijuana becomes legal, the town has already banned the substance on its own. “The town has already enacted legislation to not only limit the number of medical marijuana facilities in the town and to limit it where they could be located, but to ban the sale of recreational marijuana within the town,” Wink said. “To the extent that the state passes, any sort of legalization of recreational marijuana, unless they specifically seek to overturn the town’s code, the town code will remain in effect, and I support it. I’m against recreational marijuana.” Most research suggest that United States, and especially Long Island, needs more affordable housing. While efforts have been made, the town is still looking at providing areas for its residents to afford. “I definitely think we need to look

into workforce housing and transit oriented development as ways to provide opportunities for young people to move in and then eventually move up,” Wink said. “That’s how you keep a town vibrant. That’s how you keep our local economy vibrant.” Wink will also look at how the town can become more environmentally friendly, something he believes need to be taken more seriously. “Like all levels of government and quite frankly, like all businesses, we need to do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint, to make ourselves environmentally beneficial or at least neutral and the town has been doing that over the years, but I think we really need to commit to it,” Wink said. Making the community a better place to live is something Wink expressed a desire for. Handling a ongoing crisis and revitalizing the area in the aftermath would be his first problem to handle, if elected. “I want North Hempstead to be the

best possible quality of life for anyone in the general area, as well as being a vibrant and active downtown, in each community so that people cannot only live in town, and commute from the town, but also at the same time, be able to shop and dine and recreate within the town.” Wink said. “If we can do all that with a minimum of car traffic, then I think we’ve really solved the problem.”

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North Hempstead Assigned Rating From Moody’s Investors Services N

orth Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced today that the independent Wall Street bond rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to the Town’s $12.9 million Public Improvement Serial Bonds (2021 Series A). This is the highest rating provided by Moody’s. Moody’s also maintained a Aaa rating on the Town’s outstanding general obligation limited tax (GOLT), with a stable outlook. This represents the 10th consecutive instance in which the town has maintained its Aaa bond rating with Moody’s since becoming a Aaa bond rated municipality in March of 2017. “The stable outlook reflects the

town’s conservative fiscal management practices, which will support continued healthy operating performance and maintenance of a strong financial position,” Moody’s stated. “We appreciate Moody’s once again recognizing the town’s hard work in maintaining a fiscally conservative budget, while still ensuring

outstanding services for residents,” Bosworth said. “Ultimately, this will result in benefits and savings for our taxpayers.” Moody’s also cited: • The Aaa issuer rating reflects a healthy financial position • Despite some coronavirus related revenue losses, reserves are not

likely to be materially impacted given the town’s conservative budging • Management continues to estimate that all major funds will end the year with balanced, if not surplus, operations —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

‘Blankets Of Love’ Transforms Yarn To Help Others The North Hempstead Project Independence “Blankets of Love” group has been hard at work using their crocheting and knitting skills for good. “Blankets of Love” is a group formed by Project Independence members that provides an opportunity for senior residents in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on a meaningful and rewarding project. “We are so fortunate to have

so many talented and generous residents in the Town of North Hempstead,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Each blanket is made with so much care and hard work. They truly are ‘blankets of love,’ and we know that they will bring comfort to so many.” Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the group has been working on their projects remotely. Recently they donated 15 blankets to the Melville Hospice

Project Independence “Blankets of Love” member Lily Soo with blankets to be donated to local organizations. (Photos courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

Inn on Long Island. Last year they created more than 50 handmade items including blankets and baby hats. Items were donated to North Hempstead’s Veterans Donation Drive, the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park, and Bethany

House. “Blankets of Love” is currently meeting virtually on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the program, call 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead To Host Drive-in Movie North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board have announced the return of the Town’s drive-in movie series with an upcoming screening of the Pixar movie Onward. The screening will be held on Saturday, April 10 at North Hempstead Beach Park. Cars will be admitted beginning at 8 p.m. and the movie will start at 9 p.m. While the event is free, the town is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable canned foods as part of North Hempstead’s food donation drive. Advance registration for the film showing is not required, but residents must

show proof of residency before entering the park. There will be no food available for purchase at these events. However, residents are encouraged to bring their own snacks. Restroom facilities will be available. For more information, call 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Kaplan Addresses High School Student Advocacy Group

ew York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck) recently met with the members of the Schreiber Student Advocacy Club (SSAC). SSAC was started by sisters Alexandra and Isabella Marks, along with teacher, Gennaro Fontano, at Paul D. Schreiber high school, in the midst of the changing world and the nation’s conflict. Kaplan, who made history by becoming the first PersianAmerican former refugee to be elected to the State Legislature described to the students how she and her brother were sent to the US from Tehran amidst persecution in 1979 and how “because of a country that gave her so much,” she wanted to give back by serving her community. Kaplan (D-Great Neck) unseated a long-standing Republican seat and in flipping the New York State

Senate to Democrats they “were able to pass legislation that was going to Albany for decades and never getting to the Senate Floor for a vote.” When asked by SSAC Press Secretary Avery LaRosa what the most important part of her job was, Kaplan answered “I think the most important part of any elected official is to really be responsive to their constituents and their residents. When they call up and ask for help to try to be able to address that help.

CALENDAR Thursday, March 18

The Art of Mary Cassatt Cassatt is considered one of the finest American artists of the 19th century and the only female to exhibit with the French Impressionists. Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz in a conversation focusing on Cassatt’s works and the important relationships she forged with male artists and wealthy art patrons. Sponsored by the Friends of The Library. This is a virtual program Mary Cassatt - A Young available through the Zoom Mother Sewing [1900] application. Begins at 3 p.m. Source Flickr Meeting ID: 890 5032 4812 Passcode: 147514 or call: to view agenda and meeting 646-558-8656. information. Town Board Meeting The Town of North Hempstead will hold a board meeting at 7 p.m. Visit northhempsteadny. gov/2021-Agendas-Minutes

Monday, March 22

Groundbreaking Women of Broadway Join award-winning stage and film director, Stephen Nachamie, for an

But, I also think a big part of our job is really passing laws and when we pass laws...the decisions we make impact 19.5 million people across New York State.” On the topic of passing laws, founder Alexandra Marks asked Kaplan about her most crowning achievement, the fight for “common sense gun laws.” The Senator talked to the students about the bill she is most proud of; “The Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receivers Act”

which, prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers without a gunsmith license; prohibits the possession of major components of a firearm, rifle, or shotgun by persons who are otherwise lawfully prohibited from possessing such weapons; and makes it illegal to sell or transfer an unfinished frame or receiver to anyone other than a licensed gunsmith. Currently, it’s not unlawful to own these so-called “ghost guns.” The bill has passed the

State Senate and is working its way through the NY State Assembly. The bill is named after Scott J. Beigel, a teacher and Long Island Native, who was killed three years ago in a mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The SSAC is extremely interested in advocating change in the prevention of gun violence. In January, the group spoke with Paul May, the President of New Yorkers against Gun Violence to discuss gun reform legislation. You can watch here: http:// bit.ly/3r2AV96. In COVID times, SSAC holds their meetings via Zoom. Contact the SSAC if you are intrested in joining their meetings to find out more about how local teenagers are educating themselves on changing the world. —Submitted by the Schreiber Student Advocacy Club

YOUR PORT CALENDAR exploration of women who have who have changed the face of Broadway. He will take a look at the careers onstage and off of celebrated Broadway stars such as Chita Rivera, Ann Reinking and Susan Stroman. This is a virtual program available through the Zoom application. Begins at 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 852 4851 6327 Passcode: 027715 or Dial In: 646-558-8656.

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Know Better, Do Better Series: Part One - Every Drop Counts Port Washington’s precious drinking water comes from aquifers beneath our feet. Emerging data and science tell us we need to preserve and protect this resource. Residents Forward will lead a panel

discussion to explain local laws, why they are needed, actions required and tools/resources to help. Panelists will include The Port Washington Water District, Town of North Hempstead Sustainability Department, local environmentalist Francine Furtado and Weber Middle School student Sam Adler. (Co-Sponsored by Residents Forward). This is a virtual program available through the Zoom application. Begins at 7 p.m.

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Northwell Donates Items From First COVID-19 Vaccination To Smithsonian

hen Northwell Health nurse manager the COVID-19 pandemic and document the scienthat will explore efforts to contain, control and cure Sandra Lindsay received the first injection tific and medical events as well as the effects and illnesses over the centuries, thereby shaping the of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vacresponses in the areas of business, work, politics nation’s history. The exhibition will feature artifacts cine last December, the nation tuned in to watch and culture. Due to health and safety protocols, the from 19th-century vaccination tools and diagnostic a turning point in the pandemic. That milestone museum is only able to bring in a limited number instruments to cardiac implants, imaging technolmoment turned out to be historic. Northwell recently of artifacts into the building. Additional artifacts ogies and objects from the global smallpox eradicaannounced that the items used as part of the first related to the pandemic will be brought in and pro- tion campaign and the COVID-19 pandemic. FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in the United cessed when the museum returns to full operation. Among the museum’s resources related to States have been donated to the Smithsonian’s The Northwell acquisition includes additional vaccines and the role of antibodies is a website, “The National Museum of American History, where they vials from doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Antibody Initiative,” and a March 2 virtual program will join the museum’s medical collection. Moderna vaccines administered at Northwell, as with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the director of the Northwell donated materials documenting the well as the supplies needed to prepare, inject and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. first doses, which took place on Dec. 14, 2020, at track the vaccinations, such as diluent, syringes and Fauci was presented with the museum’s signature Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center, as well as vaccination-record cards. Northwell also donated honor, the Great Americans medal, and donated objects related to vaccine distribution and efforts shipping materials that document the enormous his personal 3D model of the SARS-CoV-2 virion to to encourage the vaccination of frontline health effort required to support vaccine distribution and help represent his pandemic work in the national care staff. The donation includes the now empty preserve vaccine potency, such as a specialized collections. The program featuring a conversation Pfizer-BioNTech vial that contained the first doses vaccine “shipper” that monitors and maintains with Smithsonian Regent David M. Rubenstein can of approved vaccine administered in the U.S., Ms. temperature. be accessed at greatamericans.si.edu. Lindsay’s original vaccination record card along with “The urgent need for effective vaccines in the U.S. Through incomparable collections, rigorous her scrubs worn at the event and employee identiwas met with unprecedented speed and emergency research and dynamic public outreach, the National fication badge. Ms. Lindsay, director of critical care review and approval,” Anthea M. Hartig, Ph.D, Museum of American History seeks to empower services at the hard-hit hospital, was the first person the museum’s Elizabeth MacMillan Director said. people to create a more just and compassionate known to receive the vaccine. “These now historic artifacts document not only future by examining, preserving and sharing the “December 14 was a historic moment for all: the this remarkable scientific progress but represent the complexity of our past. All Smithsonian museums day the very first COVID-19 vaccine was adminishope offered to millions living through the cascading continue to be closed to support the effort to tered in the United States,” Michael Dowling, presicrises brought forth by COVID-19.” contain the spread of COVID-19. For more infordent and CEO of Northwell Health, said. “It was our Northwell’s donation joins the museum’s mation, visit americanhistory.si.edu. first real sign of hope after so many dark months in medicine and science collections that The museum’s staff also canvassed the nation, the fight against the global pandemic. Northwell represent nearly all aspects of health asking what it should collect to document this was prepared to put shots in arms as soon as the and medical practice. Highlights pandemic. The public can continue to make sugvaccine arrived, not to make history but to protect include a penicillin mold from Alexander gestions at inquiry@si.edu and share their Stories of our frontline workers battling COVID-19 as quickly Fleming’s experiments, Jonas Salk’s orig- 2020 at a site that will serve as a digital time capsule as possible. But when Lindsay rolled up inal polio vaccine, early genetifor future generations. The portal, open through her sleeve, we weren’t just showing our cally engineered drugs and an April, will accept stories in English or Spanish and team members the safety and efficacy 1890s drugstore. The museum photos or short video. of this groundbreaking vaccine—we is working on a signature were telling the world that our country 3,500-square-foot exhibition, —Submitted by was beginning a new fight back to “In Sickness and in Health,” Northwell Health normalcy. It was an extraordinary moment, and I thank the Smithsonian for preserving this important milestone.” As New York State’s largest health system, no provider handled more COVID-positive patients and LIJ stood at the epicenter of the first surge in March and April. Lindsay was one of thousands of frontline workers who heroically soldiered on and saved countless lives despite personal fears and an unending caseload. “Having lived through the devastation and suffering created by the virus, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution to put an end to COVID-19,” Lindsay said. “I hope that when people visit the museum and see all these items that they stop to honor the lives of people who did not make it and remember the loved ones they left behind. I hope it will inspire some discussion and education for The Smithsonian is getting artifacts from America’s first vaccination. From left: Northwell CEO Michael Dowling, future generations.” Sandra Lindsay, RN, and vaccinator Michelle Chester, DNP, during the historic moment on December 14, 2020. In April 2020, the museum formed a rapid-response collecting task force to address (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health)

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The Fight Of His Political Life BY FRANK RIZZO

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ven admirers admit that Governor Andrew Cuomo can be a bully, thin-skinned and vindictive. You can now add “embattled” before his name. The #metoo movement’s heightened sensibility just might topple the nation’s most powerful, famous and ambitious Democratic governor. Cuomo’s future hinges partly on an investigation by two lawyers chosen by New York State Attorney General Letitia James to look into charges of sexual harassment. His former aide Lindsey Boylan, a Democratic candidate for Manhattan Borough president this year, claimed as early as December that the governor had been harassing her for years. Her accusation became more widespread on Feb. 24 and six more women followed with stories of their own. One, anonymous unlike the others, claimed on March 9 that the governor had groped her in the Executive Mansion. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on March 12 called for Cuomo to resign. As of March 12, 59 Democratic members of the legislature have called for the governor to step down, as have 16 of the 19 Democratic congressmembers. On March 7, Cuomo—who has maintained his innocence—firmly stated that he would not resign, and would only be removed by impeachment. That was the sentiment he reportedly expressed in a phone exchange with the second most powerful person in state government, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Soon after, she stated that Cuomo ought to step down as his leadership would be affected by the distractions of scandal and investigations. The third member of the trinity that governs the state as “three persons in a room,” Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, stopped short of calling for a resignation, but stated, “We have many challenges to address, and I think it is time for the governor to seriously consider whether he can effectively meet the needs of the people of New York.” Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, who stands to take over if Cuomo resigns or is removed, called for an “independent review” on Feb. 27. On March 9, she said in a statement, “With yesterday’s

Governor Cuomo with his possible successor, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul. (Office of the Governor)

announcement launching the indethe pandemic, and the fragility of the pendent investigation led by Joon H. state’s economic recovery.” Kim and Anne L. Clark, I am confident Also on March 12, Democratic everyone’s voice will be heard and Congressmember Thomas Suozzi taken seriously. I trust the inquiry to be said in a statement: “The governor is completed as thoroughly and expedientitled to due process on the many tiously as possible. New Yorkers should serious and disturbing allegations that be confident that through this process have been made against him. I have they will soon learn the facts.” confidence that the Attorney General On March 11, the state Assembly and the NYS Assembly will conduct announced it would open an impeach- thorough investigations. The governor ment investigation. knows that the state still faces multiple Five of the six Long Island state crises that merit the undivided senators—all Democrats— attention of its chief execwho under the state utive. I believe the govconstitution would ernor must seriously act as jurors if the consider whether Assembly votes We have many challenges to he can effectively to impeach the address, and I think it is time continue to govern governor, also for the governor to seriously in the midst of weighed in. these unfolding consider whether he can Senators Anna allegations. If he effectively meet the needs of cannot effectively M. Kaplan, John the people of New York. govern with all Brooks, Todd Kaminsky, Kevin of the controversy —Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Thomas, and James surrounding him, he Gaughran said in a March must put the interests of 12 statement: “The recent all New Yorkers first and he allegations of sexual harassment and should resign.” misconduct against the governor Anton Media Group also reached are beyond troubling and describe a out to Democratic Congressmember disturbing pattern of behavior that also Kathleen Rice for reaction, but did not now includes a potentially criminal hear back as of press time. Rice is on act. The gravity of these claims makes record as stating that Cuomo should it clear to us that the governor cannot step down. lead the state while faithfully respondThe Fall ing to multiple investigations. This is Less than a year ago Cuomo was especially true in light of the impendriding high midway through his third ing state budget deadline, the need term and eying a fourth to surpass his to continue guiding the state through

father Mario. His daily coronavirus press conferences were must-watch television, and he drew admirers for his no-nonsense style of approaching the pandemic. He even wrote a book about his leadership in the crisis and earned an Emmy for his televised conferences. Republicans and Cuomo’s opponents charged that his administration was hiding the true figures of nursing home deaths in a state that was the hardest hit by the COVID-19 disease. This came after a Cuomo order that the homes must admit patients who had tested positive and forbid facilities to test prospective residents. The order was reversed under pressure on May 10, but critics contend that many died as a result. Cuomo’s directive, under difficult circumstances at the beginning of a pandemic that even experts did not fully understand, had done little to dent his popularity, much less threaten his political future. The alleged mishandling failed to gain traction until the past couple of months, when the administration admitted that it had undercounted the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. Then in quick succession came a series of events that have shaken the foundations of his power. Attorney General James said an investigation revealed that the administration undercounted nursing home deaths by as much as 50 percent. The FBI is also reportedly investigating the nursing home deaths. On Feb. 12, a Cuomo aide admitted in a call with state Democratic leaders that the governor had intentionally delayed releasing nursing home data due to fears of a federal investigation. Democratic Assemblyman Ron Kim of Queens revealed a threatening phone call from the governor. Then came the string of sexual harassment accusations and the governor now finds himself fighting for his political life. The polls reflect this. According to a March 8 report by the firm Morning Consult, Cuomo’s overall approval rating is down 11 points, to 52 percent since the nursing home scandal broke. Visit www.longislandweekly.com for a fuller story.

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YES Community Counseling Center Names New Executive Director Adrienne LoPresti to succeed Jamie Bogenshutz

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hen it was recently announced that longtime YES Community Counseling Center Executive Director Jamie Bogenshutz was stepping down from her position after 40 years, the nonprofit community-based organization didn’t have to look far for an heir apparent. Next in line is current YES Associate Director Adrienne LoPresti, who has been with YES since 1997—when she joined as an intern and then moved to full-time status after obtaining her BSW at Marist College and Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University. For the Massapequa native, her appointment as executive director is the end result of a long transition period in which Bogenshutz made sure LoPresti was ready to take the reins thanks to the takeaways she was provided. “Jamie has always been a fierce leader, example and advocate,” LoPresti said. “Just knowing that the energy she brings is needed to fight for our

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instructors facilitate and guide the students to ensure they successfully apply their knowledge and put their skills to practice. Each student plays a specific role in the business community that allows them to apply life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication and teamwork. As these life skills are reinforced during the instructor-student simulations, students learn on multiple levels which enhance and personalize the learning experience. Since opening in May 2000, Commerce Plaza has hosted more than 69,000 students from school districts on Long Island, which LoPresti takes pride in and plans to expand on. “Commerce Plaza services elementary students throughout Long Island Current YES Community Counseling Retiring YES Community Counand not just in our attachment areas,” Center Executive Director Adrienne seling Center Executive Director she said. “We have a focus on low- to LoPresti Jamie Bogenshutz (Photo courtesy of the YES (Photo courtesy of the Massapequa moderate-income schools. One of the Community Counseling Center) Chamber of Commerce) goals is to be able to develop a digital platform for that program, especially community and to ensure that we are where I’ve always lived. [Especially] during the time of COVID-19 and always evolving in ways that can assure with an organization that holds true make sure they have continued that what we do aligns with what the to the philosophies that support accessibility during this time and community needs. Together we ensured affordable and accessible care for following it. We’re trying to make sure that the transition occurred in such a people. That’s so much a part of social we provide access to financial literacy way that it was a seamless process. I work values and it feels right.” tools for [young people] who might have spent a lot of time with Jamie over Given YES’s status as a nonprofit, not otherwise have them—either the years understanding what the role funding via grants, contributions and because of geographic [impediments] of an executive director of a nonprofit, a strong volunteer base keeps the orthat might prevent them from getting community-based organization is. She ganization’s programs strong. LoPresti to us or if their school districts don’t shared some of those responsibilities is especially keen to continue expand- have the resources to get them here.” and I observed them over the years, ing YES services in ways that reflect LoPresti is looking forward to taking especially in the past year. Having her as the needs of the community. For one, on the challenges of her new position a chief transition officer is a perfect way young people are among the most with a mix of humility and gratitude. to continue to seek her guidance as new vulnerable segments of the population “It’s great to have this profession as issues arise.” she feels often get overlooked. the vehicle to that work because I know Bogenshutz is confident that she’s “Our goals are always to ensure a lot of people want to do a lot of good, leaving YES in the capable hands of that we are reaching the young adult but don’t always know how to go about her protégé. population that might be in a more that,” she said. “I know it sounds corny, “Adrienne will bring her energy, vulnerable place and finding [there’s but honestly, I feel like I’m fortunate compassion and expertise in a way a] failure to launch due to that difficult to be in a place where I can do that althat will guide YES in the upcoming transition period from high school to ready. I do think when we step outside years,” she said in a statement. college years or even young adultof ourselves and give to others, we feel LoPresti grew up alongside her hood,” she said. “We try to make sure good, so it’s a win-win.” brother in Massapequa, a community that we identify gaps in services and she continues to call home where reach those that might be less likely Visit www.yesccc.org or call 516-799she’s raising her own family and to seek services or be identified as 3203 to find out more about the Yes inspired her to go down the path of needing specialized services.” Community Counseling Center. social work. One of the programs LoPresti is “I have always been passionate most excited about is Commerce Plaza, about the need to look outside of our a financial literacy program housed What did you think of self and be there for others,” she said. in YES’ Levittown building. It is an this article? Share your “Once exposed to community-based activity-based experience designed for thoughts with me by email work, it felt like a perfect opportunity students that immerses young people at: dgilderubio@anton to do what I believe in the community in the business community, where mediagroup.com

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Village Of Great Neck Plaza Announces Shop Local/Dine Local Campaign

he Village of Great Neck Plaza is pleased to announce the kickoff of its Shop Local/Dine Local campaign, which Mayor Ted Rosen stated “is a key component of the Village’s campaign to support our local shops, restaurants and other food establishments in this difficult time.” Rosen continued, “The campaign will feature posters displayed in local shops, restaurants and other food establishments, lawn signs placed around the village and two banners affixed to the Middle Neck Road Bridge over the LIRR tracks.” “I have lived in Great Neck Plaza for many years and have long been a devoted customer of our local shops and restaurants,” Deputy Mayor Gerald Schneiderman said. “These establishments offer great products, delicious food, attentive customer service and great convenience to our local residents.” The Shop Local/Dine Local

From left: Trustee Michael DeLuccia, Trustee Lawrence Katz, Deputy Mayor Gerald Schneiderman, Deputy Mayor Pam Marksheid and Mayor Ted Rosen. (Photo courtesy of the Village of Great Neck Plaza)

Campaign had been planned in the fall of 2020 and its kickoff was pushed back to a time when it was anticipated that the impact of the pandemic would begin to lessen and that the weather would improve. The eye-catching, attractive Shop Local/Dine Local posters were designed by Sam Marksheid, a professional graphic designer, who grew up in Great Neck Plaza

and who volunteered his services in designing the posters and banners. Marksheid is the son of Deputy Mayor Pam Marksheid who noted “I am very proud that my son could utilize his beautiful talents and skills to assist the village in which he grew up and which he loves very much in this most important project.” The Shop Local/Dine Local campaign, is part of a

multi-faceted village program to support existing retail shops and restaurants and to recruit new businesses to the Plaza and to the Great Neck community. Rosen explained that “the village is forming a business advisory group which will be working with a local university to provide instruction to be paid for by the Village to local Village merchants in areas important to retail success, such as marketing, social media marketing, finance and customer service. The village is also planning a commercial landlord support group to help landlords be creative and resourceful in renting their commercial space. The Village has worked, and continues to work, closely with the Village’s Business Improvement District in providing various promotions for the Village’s retail businesses, restaurants and other food establishments. The Village’s Building Department Superintendent will continue to work closely

with our downtown merchants, as he did last spring, summer and fall to allow them to maximize available outdoor space for outdoor dining and merchandise displays.” “In addition to supporting our existing merchants, the Village is seeking to recruit businesses to come to Great Neck Plaza as well as the greater Great Neck community,” Rosen said. “The Village has formed a working group with representatives of the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce and certain other government officials to develop strategies to recruit businesses to Great Neck and the Village will also seek to hire a professional downtown recruiter or advocate to bring in new businesses to the Plaza.” “This many-sided approach the Village is taking should help our businesses and restaurants recover from this very difficult year,” Deputy Mayor Marksheid said. —Submitted by the Village of Great Neck Plaza

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March Business Of The Month: Madison Stone And Tile Design

ith a combined 40-plus years of experience in the tile field, Maria Dattolo and Jessica Merrick operate Madison Stone and Tile Design, Inc., located at 120 Glen Head Rd. in Glen Head. This location was chosen because the building reflects “old-world” architecture. While the showroom was scheduled to open in February 2020, the pandemic moved their plans up. But that didn’t keep the duo, who met through

mutual friends in the industry, down for long. They opted for a soft opening. “There is a need for a tile store in the area,” Merrick said. “We’re a resource for the community. We offer a variety of design services along with an extensive collection of stone, ceramic, glass, marble, porcelain and metal tile.” Dattolo, a 35-year resident of Glen Cove, has worked in the commercial/residential tile industry for more than 20

years. She applies her Italian background of “old-world” artistry to all of her designs. Merrick has worked in the tile industry for nearly 15 years and favors a more modern/eclectic design aesthetic—and is up for any design challenge. Working on commercial projects has helped to put Madison Stone and Tile Design on the cutting edge of design, technique and innovative materials used by the trade. Madison’s philosophy is

to value customer service and the importance of relationship-building. Within the community, Madison Stone and Tile Design holds membership to North Shore Biz Network as well as the Gold Coast Business Association. “People like to be ‘in this’ with other businesses,” Merrick added. “If we can help each other succeed, why not? —Submitted by North Shore Business Network

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Oyster Bay Stop & Shop Supports Seniors The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of March. The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a

difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. “Stop and Shop has always been a supporter of the center and our seniors,” said Judy Palumbo, executive director of the center. “We are thrilled to be chosen as the beneficiary this month.” The Life Enrichment Center was selected as the March

beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Stop & Shop located at 295 Pine Hollow Rd., Oyster Bay. The center will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable community bag is purchased at this location during March, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving

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Tag attached to the bag. “The community bag program is a win-win as it supports vital programs for seniors and helps us all move away from dependency on disposable items,” said Palumbo. The Life Enrichment Center is a nonprofit based in Oyster Bay. Founded in 1977, the center has provided socialization,

meals, and fitness programs to seniors non-stop throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit www.Lecob.org to leearn more about the center. Visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com to find out more about the Stop & Shop Community Bag program. —Submitted by The Life Enrichment Center

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Transform Any Room With A Fresh Coat Of Paint

Things Appear Bigger

A fresh coat of paint can really open up a room, space or wall, creating an illusion of more space, even if there really isn’t. Go lighter to open the room. Go darker to draw it in. Additionally, marks and scratches on the walls over time disrupt the flow of your eye over a space. A fresh coat of paint in the existing color, especially white or neutral walls, can help restore the continuity of the space.

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eed to spruce up a room in your home, but don’t want to take on a huge renovation project or spend a ton of money? Paint it. Transform any room, space or wall in your home with a fresh coat of paint while keeping your expenses in check. You’ll be surprised at how great a room could look. Enhance any space in your home, starting with a fresh coat of paint.

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Conversely, you can add some cozy character to your room as well. For example, one popular way to achieve this in just about any room is by creating a feature wall. Add a new accent colour on to the feature wall and decorate it how you please. This can break up a space, add some depth to your layout and of course, some character too.

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Looking to update your living room from that 1970s vibe? You can easily achieve this with minimal alterations, along with peeling off that

old wallpaper and putting on fresh coating of paint to achieve that clean, modern look you want.

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If you do nothing to a room other than add on a fresh coat of paint, the difference you’ll see will impress you. It can freshen and clean up

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Try for a contrast; go bold the entire space. If you have a bedroom that’s starting to look lackluster, or the colour in the dining room is starting to look a little passé, adding a fresh new coat of paint can give any room the atmosphere boost you’ve been waiting for.

Brighten Up

In addition to opening up the room, new paint can also brighten up the entire area. Whether you have a window or not, the colour on your walls will always impact the amount of light that reflects

off the walls, causing it to be darker or brighter. If you’re looking to spruce up your bedroom and make it more inviting, try placing a lighter coat of paint on the walls to brighten up your space. You don’t have to be an artist or a construction

tradesman to tackle your own interior paint job. While it might not seem like painting could make that big of a difference, a fresh coat of paint in the same color or even switching to a daring, bold, new color can give new life to any space.

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lthough it is nice to have an interior designer at your disposal and know you are getting a qualified perspective about decorating your home, you don’t have to hire a professional in order to give a room in your home a makeover. Add a pop of color or a splash of light to any room in your home. Give a little flair to a sparse sofa with some new decorative throw pillows. Change the feel of the room by reorganizing your bookshelves. Reduce the volume on each shelf, add bookends or shelf decor like plates, figurines or other decorative objects. Home decor says so much about your personality as a homeowner, a sort of style showcase. Add modern, stylish or antique decorative elements to your coffee and end tables to round out your room. Are your walls empty? Swap or hang new artwork on your walls to change the energy of a room. Wall decor does not necessarily have to be framed artwork. Consider wall accents, wallpaper, lighting sconces and mirrors. The options for home accents for

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Throw pillows can define a room your wall are endless. Window treatments, including curtains and valances, are the perfect accent for your windows. Do you have heavy drapery in the living room? Consider blinds of sheers. Is the room too washed out with light? Switch to blackout curtains. Window treatments

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most current magazines on the rack. Take a couple home, flip through, see what catches your eye. Also, while most people work hard to minimize mail clutter, consider subscribing to your favorite store’s print mailing list. Restoration Hardware, Ikea and Crate and Barrel are some favorites, still

Instagram, blogs, Pinterest, home and garden websites, everywhere you land on the internet provides tons of tips and ideas for you to see what is trending, what catches your eye for your own style likes and what works well in your space. With a few simple changes to some basic decor accents, any room in your home can be reinvigorated, having a brand new look and feel. Virtual Art Classes Watercolor Painting

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Hicks Nurseries Designer Gardens

Re-imagining the garden Spring 2021

icks Nurseries, Long Island’s largest garden center is presenting a new experience in lieu of its traditional Flower & Garden Show. The Designer Gardens showcase has opened in place of the annual flower show. The showcase features eight stunning garden displays by Hicks Landscapes’ award-winning design team. Gardens are designed to inspire real-world solutions with plant and color combinations that create an attainable and unique setting for Long Island homes. The top garden styles are covered ranging from formal to modern, seaside to urban, bohemian to paradise. Elements in each includes a place to sit, the warmth of fire, the tranquility of water, a symphony of plants and a path to lead the way. Social distancing and safety remain a top priority throughout the facility. The layout offers maximum space between gardens for people to move around and maintain six-feet distance. The gardens are located in a 20,000 square-foot greenhouse with (18 feet high) peaked roofs which allows for maximum air circulation and creates an outdoor environment inside. When weather permits, the greenhouse space opens further with vented roofs and retractable walls. A state-of-the-art air filtration system disinfects circulated air in all

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traditional retail spaces along with office and breakroom spaces creating a safe environment for both staff and customers alike. Social distancing protocols are in place across the facility, adhering to all state mandates including: · Regular cleaning and disinfecting of high traffic areas · Mandatory mask wearing for all staff and customers · Reduced staffing on site to mitigate risk of spread · Protection at each cashiering station for both staff and customers · New checkout process to ensure the easiest and quickest checkout possible · Store capacity monitoring system · No in-person seminars The Designer Gardens is open through March 28 during store hours, Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hicks Nurseries will be providing a look into the displays through their social platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. In addition, for a contactless experience, Hicks Nurseries now offers a curated collection of their best-selling seasonal items for sale online with options for curbside pickup or delivery. Hicks Nurseries is located at 100 Jericho Tpke. in Westbury. Visit www.HicksNurseries.com for more information. —Submitted by Hicks Nurseries

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Make Way For The Osprey

PSEG Long Island cleans osprey nests to prepare for the raptors’ return

SEG Long Island is preparing for the upcoming osprey breeding season by inspecting known nesting areas, performing maintenance on the osprey cams it installed last year, and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nests located near the cameras in Oyster Bay and Patchogue. Human garbage is hazardous to the birds. Many times, the osprey will gather garbage, such as plastic bags, fishing wire—and in this case, even a bungee cord with a large metal

hook—to build their nests. Safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG has installed dozens of new nesting platforms to deter the birds from nesting on equipment. Ospreys instinctively seek lofty places for their nests, often choosing utility poles and transmission structures. When ospreys build a nest on electrical equipment, it puts the nest in danger of catching fire, which can cause

significant damage and outages to customers, as well has harm to the ospreys. The birds are at high risk of electrocution, as their large wingspan can complete the circuit between closely spaced equipment or between wires. PSEG has installed webcams at two of the nests safely relocated by line workers. Long Island is home to more than 400 species of birds, including the majestic osprey. Ospreys are large beautiful birds and a popular sight on Long Island.

From the 1950s through the 1970s, Long Island’s osprey population decreased and became endangered. The effort to build safe nesting sites on or near waterways has contributed to the rise in the population of osprey. To view the work at the nest, visit www.youtu.be/ zFbNipM6ne0. For more information about osprey and to view live feed of the nests, visit www.psegliny.com/wildlife/ ospreycam. —Submitted by PSEG Long Island

Scholarship Opportunity For Music Students Morgan Park Summer Music Festival in Glen Cove invites 12th grade music students to apply for the annual Marguerite Suozzi Music Scholarship, a $3,000 cash award for a high school senior planning to study music performance, musical theater or music education. Applicants must reside in

Nassau County and are judged on their musical experience, NYSSMA scores (if any), a letter from a sponsoring music teacher, and a written personal statement. No audition is required. The application deadline is March 31. This award, named for Marge Suozzi, a founder and

animating force of the Morgan Park concerts, is funded by public donations to the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival and is administered by the Nassau Music Education Association. Applications may be downloaded from the NMEA website: https://members.

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t the height of the Civil War, renowned poet, newspaper editor and civic leader William Cullen Bryant constructed a unique mill on his estate (in what is now Roslyn Harbor) to power a workshop, with tools such as lathes, grindstones, saws and grain-milling machines, as well as a pumping system to provide water to his property. With its picturesque Gothic Revival style and the fact that it was also built with a summer cottage on the upper level, it is thought to be the only surviving structure of this type in this country. The mill, which ceased operation in the early 1900s, replaced an earlier one from the mid-18th Century which was destroyed by a fire in 1849. The current mill was almost certainly designed by Frederick S. Copley, who lived in Roslyn at the time, and who was not only an accomplished architect, but an artist and a sanitary engineer and inventor. “According our plans, Bryant’s 1862 mill will once

again be operational this fall, powering some of its original machinery and tools,” according to Tom Powell, Vice President of The Friends of Cedarmere, who is overseeing the restoration effort. This project was made possible with $147,000 in grant funding from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation (www.rdlgfoundation.org), $130,000 from the Nassau County Environmental Bond Act, as well as private donations. “Thanks to the combined efforts of The Friends of Cedermere and the County, we are making it possible for this beautiful and historic Mill to be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton said. John Dawson, the President of The Friends of Cedarmere stressed that “To achieve the complete restoration of the Mill, both inside and out, will attract many old and new visitors to Cedarmere, to watch the waterwheel function and view

the original equipment in the interior driven by it. This should broaden the support of the Friends of Cedarmere in its mission to preserve and educate The public on the life and times of William Cullen Bryant.” “I am pleased that the county is helping revive this important piece of history, bringing economic benefits and enjoyment for residents and visitors,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “I will continue to support efforts to restore Nassau’s historic gems, helping to preserve the past and build an even brighter future.” “The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is delighted the restoration of the Cedarmere Mill links this site to a number of other historic mills still found on Long Island. Tracing our mills across the Island offers lessons in commerce, economic development, societal trends, community growth and technology. Mills and their stories are living history classrooms on many

The Cedarmere is located in Roslyn Harbor. (Photo courtesy of the Friends of Cedarmere)

levels,” Kathryn M. Curran, Executive Director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, said. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation also recently provided a grant to the The Friends of Cedarmere to develop a long-range strategic plan that is helping the organization expand and become more self-sustaining and another grant to

reimburse the organization for insurance, utility and other contractual expenses necessary to continue operating during the pandemic. The Friends of Cedarmere also invites people who wish to contribute to the project to do so through the donation page of their website at www. friendsofcedarmere.org. —Submitted by Friends of the Cedarmere

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Winter Olympics Competition At Rehab Facility

he pandemic has postponed, altered and canceled many sporting events worldwide, so staff members at Excel at Woodbury Nursing and Rehabilitation staged their own by organizing a Winter Olympics competition. The staff at several “sister” nursing and rehabilitation facilities competed in events including an opening

ceremony that passed the Olympic torch, a nursing ace bandage wrap-off, a 100-ft egg and spoon race, therapy wheelchair races featuring the fastest therapy staff members, and a “Purell relay race, a timed competition involving 10 staff members passing and using hand sanitizer down a line. “The Olympics was a great way to bring together residents and staff

alike,” said Stacey Altman, administrator for Excel at Woodbury Nursing and Rehabilitation. “It allowed us to have some fun and help rebuild morale within the building. The halls were alive with laughter and friendly competition.” Each day of the week encouraged staff and residents to compete in a talent show and trivia contest, wear their best sweat suits to work, and to decorate residents’ doors. Facilities earned points for each event and task, and judges were brought in to

evaluate food preparation and baking skills as well as housekeeping talent. Altman said, “It was amazing to see all the hidden talents come out and be celebrated.” The winning facility that took the “gold” was Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Silver went to Surge in Middle Island and Bronze was a tie, between Quantum of Middle Island and Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing. —Submitted by Carole Trottere

Food Drive Honors Jewish Holiday In honor of the Jewish holiday, Tu B’shevat, which is the birthday of the trees, Temple Chaverim in Plainview hosted a food drive. The community came together and collected almost 900 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for the MiY-JCC Rudman Food Pantry. Staff at Excel at Woodbury take part in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics. (Courtesy of Excel at Woodbury)

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ST. HYACINTH’S CLINIC A MODEL FOR COVID-19 VACCINE POP-UPS On Thursday, March 4, approximately 500 Glen Cove-area residents—400 seniors and 100 additional eligible residents that work in our schools—received COVID-19 vaccines during a pop-up clinic at St. Hyacinth’s R.C. Church in Glen Head. I applaud Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the leaders of Northwell Health for their ongoing efforts to directly deliver

vaccines where the need is greatest. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of community stakeholders, this pop-up was a well-run, multi-faceted event. Cognizant of the increase in food insecurity during the pandemic, we are all so grateful to Long Island Cares for delivering food boxes, which the Glen Cove Fire Department helped distribute to families in

need. I appreciate the Glen Cove Police Department’s generous donation of hand sanitizer and assistance with directing traffic and aiding those in attendance. Most importantly, we would not have had such a successful day without having such an ideal venue. We are all tremendously thankful to Father Daniel Nash for graciously opening St. Hyacinth’s doors for this

life-saving event. As inoculation efforts continue to ramp up thanks to the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, I am hopeful that the success of this recent pop-up clinic will serve as a model for future vaccine distribution events in our area. —Delia Deriggi-Whitton Nassau County Legislator (LD11) Glen Cove

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Cuomos’ Call For Conversion Of All Transit Buses To Electric Power Has Critical Unresolved Issues Governor Andrew Cuomo’s call for all transit agencies to convert their entire fleet by 2035 to electric power needs a reality check. Our largest operator, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (consisting of New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Operating Authority and MTA Bus) has a combined fleet of almost 5,800 buses. There are more than 40 other operators who have a combined fleet of 2,000 more buses with 50 more bus garages. Downstate, Nassau Inter County Express, Suffolk County Transit, Westchester Bee Line Bus, Rockland County Transit, Putnam Area Rapid Transit and Orange County Bus, along with City of Long Beach Bus and Town of Huntington Area Rapid Transit Bus all provide such options. Upstate, Albany Capital

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Helping Children With Grief During The Pandemic Last month, our country reached a devastating milestone: More than a half million Americans have died from COVID-19. Losing a loved one can be devastating under any circumstances, but it’s especially difficult now, when we’ve also lost many of the traditions that bring us together in our grief, such as wakes, shivas and funeral services. Moreover, many were unable to say goodbye because of restrictions at hospitals and nursing homes. In the pandemic era, more children and teens are grieving perhaps than at any other era in our history. Even if they haven’t personally lost someone, odds are that they have a friend who has, and it comes at a time when they’ve lost so much—school routines, graduations and a host of other activities. While our instincts are to protect our children from pain and sadness, death is a universal experience in all our

It’s also important for them to know that you are sad too. When you express feelings of sadness, it will make your child feel more comfortable expressing their own grief. Younger children may not fully grasp the concept of death and the fact that their loved one is not coming back. That’s one reason to use accurate terms when discussing the loss. Avoid saying grandpa Elissa Smilowitz “passed away.” Such vague terminology creates confusion. It’s also helpful to bring up lives. As a parent or caretaker, it’s your job to help guide them fond memories of your loved through the often-complicated one. Focusing on the person’s life, not only their death, is a process of bereavement, but part of the healing process. how? Also, grief often comes out One of the most important things you can do is simple but behaviorally with young children, expressed in tantrums, powerful: Listen and validate clinginess or other forms of your child’s feelings, which may run the gamut from deni- acting out, so it’s important al and confusion to anger and for you to recognize that this might be their way of coping. sadness. All those emotions It’s also possible your child are a normal part of grieving, may feel some guilt and fear and they need to know it’s surrounding the death. Reassure okay to have them and talk them that they are not to blame, with you about them.

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are reluctant to speak about their loss because they are afraid it will make their parents sad, and therapy can help provide a safe space for them to talk about and process their grief. Of course, if your child expresses recurring thoughts of wanting to join the deceased or any other indication of suicidal feelings, it’s imperative to take that seriously and contact One of the most important North Shore Child & Family parts of helping a child Guidance Center or another get through the grieving mental health provider. process is to listen to and Elissa Smilowitz is the direcvalidate their feelings. tor of Triage, Emergency and (Photo by Binu Kumar/ CC Suicide Prevention Services at BY-NC-ND 2.0) North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. She also and that you and they are safe. heads up the guidance center’s How do you know it’s time to seek professional treatment? Douglas S. Feldman Suicide Prevention Project. If your child or teen isolates If your child is experiencing and seems withdrawn for an grief from a loss, or facing extended period of time, that any other mental health may indicate that therapy challenge, email intake@ would be helpful. Other signs northshorechildguidance.org might be sleep problems, or call North Shore Child & changes in appetite or an Family Guidance Center at academic decline. 516-626-1971. Additionally, many children

Continued from previous page and what the costs would be for facility modifications to 29 MTA and 50 other transit operator garages around the state to accommodate installation of electrical power plug ins. In New York City, the MTA needs to upgrade some bus depots that are located in flood-prone areas. Between design, engineering. construction and other costs (including work with Con Edison, PSEG, other local utilities and the New York Power Authority), this will be a very expensive and time consuming proposition. These costs, An Metropolitan Transportation Authority New Flyer Xcelsior XD60 articulated bus (Photo by Adam Moreira/ CC BY-SA 4.0) which could easily reach several hundred million above and beyond purchasing a positive contribution for de- and writer who previously statewide for MTA and all cades in helping keep the air worked for the Federal Transit non-MTA transit agencies, are of electric buses. There are other alternaclean. As we move away from Administration Region 2 New tives such as clean diesel, dependency on nuclear- and York Office. This included the Anton Media Group would like to compressed natural gas or coal-powered production, development, review, approval remind our readers that the CDC methanol to consider. Nassau perhaps Cuomo has forgotten and oversight for billions in recommends people to wash their Inter County Express Bus pro- that creation of electricity capital projects and programs hands for at least 20 seconds to vides service under contract other than hydroelectric, solar for the MTA, NYC Transit, combat the coronavirus. Need a to Nassau County on Long or wind farm is not necessar- Long Island Rail Road, Metro timer? Hum the Happy Birthday song Island with a fleet of 288 buses ily clean. North Rail Road, MTA Bus from beginning to end twice. are all fueled by Compressed Larry Penner is a transporalong with 30 other transit Natural Gas. They have made tation advocate, historian agencies in NY & NJ.

contributions. Few transit operators have ever previously budgeted for converting their existing bus fleets to 100 percent electric. Just how does Governor Cuomo believe that transit operators can come up with the additional funds to cover the increased costs for purchasing electric buses and upgrading existing bus facilities to accommodate electric buses? Even if he wins a fourth term as governor in 2022, Cuomo will eventually be leaving town with transit operators, their riders and taxpayers stuck with his bill. No one knows how long

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS First graders at E.M. Baker School used their technology skills and the design process to create tokens of appreciation for staff who are integral to the school’s day-to-day operations. With support from technology teacher Lisa Malfi, students in Valerie Williams’ first grade class worked together to sketch designs, build prototypes and create keychains using the school’s 3-D printers. Students delivered the keychains along with

This month, Glenwood Landing kicked off its month-long C.R.E.W. (Curious Readers Enthusiastic Writers) festival, representing 31 years of C.R.E.W. This year, it was announced that the theme reflected the current times and was appropriately titled, “Reading Gives Us Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson recently joined with Eleanor McKenna (center) longtime Woodbury resident in celebrating her 100th birthday. McKenna was born on March 2, 1921 in Queens, and spent time as a teenager working as a waitress at the Woolworth’s dinette counter and later, went back to school to get her high school diploma and her college degree before becoming an accountant. McKenna married her husband Bill in 1941 and moved out to Syosset years later, where they raised seven wonderful children, Mary Ellen, James, William, Kevin, Susan, Michael and John. McKenna and her husband earned the reputation as very hard working Read Across America Day turned into a week-long celebration of children’s literature at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Every day from March 1 to 5 featured a Dr. Seuss-themed activity. Designed to encourage children to read more books and to promote a love of literacy, Read Across America Day is held every year on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. McKenna students paid tribute to the a author known for his rhyming stories and original characters by dressing up based on different books. The week kicked off with Cat in the Hat Day as students wore crazy hats to school. Teachers brought in and shared their favorite children’s books with their classes. Fox in Socks day featured silly or mismatched socks, along with students

personalized thank you cards to Baker’s main office staff, kitchen staff, custodial staff, the nurse’s office and paraprofessionals who work with their class.

Someplace to Go When We Have to Stay Where We Are.” During C.R.E.W., students are encouraged to read and write about many diverse stories that can be scary, humorous, mysterious, scientific, and true—just to name a few. —Submitted by Shelly Newman

Councilwoman Johnson, right, helps to celebrate Eleanor McKenna’s 100th birthday. people who sacrificed greatly for the benefit of their family, and they were also exemplary citizens in the community and good neighbors. —Submitted by Councilwoman Michele Johnson

McKenna Elementary School first graders did rainy day fun writing projects after reading the Cat in the Hat (Photo courtesy of Massapequa

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bringing in their favorite books to share. It was easy being green on Green Eggs and Ham Day, during which students brought in snacks to have during independent reading time. Crazy Hair Day was in honor of Cat in the Hat characters Thing 1 and Thing 2. The celebration concluded with “The Sleep Book” Day in which students wore their pajamas and read by flashlight.

Students and staff in the Hicksville School District celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2. Read Across America Day is a nationwide celebration to get both children and teens excited about reading. The district’s elementary schools had the opportunity to listen to books being read virtually by guest speakers from the high school. Since Read Across America Day falls on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Hicksville students also read some of the author’s classic stories. Celebrations lasted throughout the week at Lee Avenue Elementary School. The school held its own Dr. Seuss Spirit Week, asking students to participate in dress-up days. Each day correlated with a specific Dr. Seuss book. For example, on March 2, in honor of The Cat in the Hat, students were asked to decorate a fun hat to wear. They also celebrated a Mismatch Day in

Students at Dutch Lane created their own Cat in the Hat hats to wear on Read Across America Day. (Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools)

honor of the book, “Wacky Wednesday” and Crazy Hair Day to celebrate the story, Horton Hears a Who. To end the spirit week, Lee Avenue students wore shirts from places they have traveled to or would like to go to in recognition of the book, Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Summit Lane Elementary School fifth graders in Jennifer O’Brien and Parbatee Chucheong’s class celebrated Read Across America Week from March 1 to 5. The week is observed each year by the National Education Association and encourages children to read more books and get excited about reading. Throughout the fun-filled week, the class was encouraged to dress according to specific themed days. Each day in school, the students read books which corresponded to how they dressed for the day. Themed dress days included dressing in a silly outfit, dressing as an influential individual, representing their favorite sports team, representing their family’s culture and dressing for their future job. Over the course of the week, the classroom housed many different characters. Students dressed as artists, celebrities, gymnasts and teachers.

They learned about the cultures of their peers as well. After completing their reading log during the week, students even had the opportunity to win great prizes. It was an exciting week filled with a love for literacy.

Three Roslyn High School students were honored with Quill Awards at Adelphi University’s Annual Press Day event. The recognition was bestowed for articles they wrote for The Hilltop Beacon, Roslyn High School’s student newspaper. Ashley Mazarin placed first in the category of Best Opinion Piece (2020, January) “Lack of In-Person Driver’s Ed Misstep in Proper Road Safety.” Amanda Lerner won third place in

the category of Best Feature Article (2020, October) for “Ms. Prophett Sets a Positive Tone.” Jared Chapman placed third in the category of Best Sports Story (2020, February) for “Boys Basketball Proves Resilience.” Each year, the event provides student-journalists with some tricks of the trade from seasoned print and digital media professionals and Adelphi communications faculty through panels and workshops.

Fifth grader Gianna Pellechia represented her Czechoslovakian culture by wearing a yellow dress with an apron. She also shared two dolls which are 70 years old, belonging to her great grandma. (Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

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he all-new 2021 Envision strengthens Buick’s premium SUV-only lineup, with more of the design, connectivity and safety features that resonate with today’s highly-discerning customers. Along with the recent launch of the Encore GX, the new Envision will help to expand Buick’s reach in the fast-growing compact SUV segment. “The all-new 2021 Envision is a tremendous opportunity for the brand,” Global Buick and GMC Vice President Duncan Aldred said. “With strong, differentiated designs, and a combination of advanced technologies and premium appointments, it will stand apart in one of the industry’s most competitive segments.” Building on the success of the previous generation, the new Envision is lower and wider, with proportions and styling that combine the expressiveness of a car with the practicality of an SUV. And, for the first time, the new Envision offers customers unique and distinct personas, including Sport Touring and Avenir. Additional highlights include: · Buick Driver Confidence Plus

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The 2021 Envision displays contemporary styling that is the most expressive of Buick’s sculptural design language. “The new Envision has a more

athletic presence that is full of character,” Global Buick and GMC Design Executive Director Helen Emsley said. The three trims—Preferred, Essence and Avenir—each incorporate specific design features. The Preferred and Essence trims have an available Sport Touring package that embodies a more agile appearance with darkened exterior touches and 20-inch wheels with a darkened finish. All models feature LED headlamps and tail lamps and daytime running light signatures, as well as a welcome/walkaway lighting animation, which activates when using the key fob.

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Envision designers had one overriding objective with the new SUV’s interior: Provide customers with a sense of reward in their everyday driving. “The new Envision’s cabin is welcoming, with a comfortable and premium environment intended to make the driver and passengers feel like every excursion is an occasion,”

Global Buick and GMC Design Manager Rob Cameron said. “All of the elements are designed to celebrate what customers use the most on their drives today.” At the heart of the Envision’s new interior is its driver-centric instrument panel, which is tilted toward the driver for a better, clearer view. The panel blends technology and convenience, including Buick’s first available 10.2-inch-diagonal infotainment touchscreen. The all-new 2021 Buick Envision is on sale now, with a starting MSRP of $32,995 (including destination, excluding tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment). Buick vehicles offer sculptural designs, refined performance, modern interiors and thoughtful personal technologies. Buick’s award-winning customer service and sales experience, along with the Avenir trim, the highest expression of Buick luxury, are attracting new buyers to experience Buick’s unique approach to attainable luxury. Visit www.buick.com for more information about Buick vehicles. —Courtesy of GM/Buick

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LI Women Take A Stand Against Their No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease

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ecoming a homeowner is a financial milestone, but the amount of money it will cost to close can vary across county and state lines. An analysis from financial technology company SmartAsset determined the places in New York where closing costs made up the lowest percentage of home values. The places where the closing cost to home value ratio was lowest were the places that ranked highest in the study. According to the study, closing costs in Nassau County were among the lowest in New York. For a closer look at how the top counties in New York ranked, check out the table below:

Beautiful And Historical This beautiful, historical, legal two-family home at 24 Kellogg St. in Oyster Bay sold on March 1 for $680,000. The home has been updated for modern living and has six bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has brand-new energy-efficient windows, updated kitchens and bathrooms, spacious back and side yards, a shared driveway and garage. The basement in a walk-out and has 12-foot ceilings. The home is conveniently located to everything in town, including the railroad station, shopping, restaurants, schools, beaches and the library.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Great family events happening now around the Island PJ Masks Pajama Party Showcase Cinemas is partnering with PJ Masks, the superhero show for preschoolers, at Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas, 1001 Broad Hollow Rd., Farmingdale. The show also runs on March 21, both days from 1 to 2 p.m. Safety guidelines will be followed. Visit www.showcasecinemas.com for tickets and more information. Irish Pirates Workshop The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor presents this virtual program at 11 a.m. Explore legends of Irish Pirates of yore. Create and design a fearsome paper pirate ship using paper and markers

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Beach Clean-up From 10 a.m. to noon at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. Also help remove non-native invasive plants from the nature preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Small bottled water and individually packaged snacks provided for plant volunteers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Visit www.garviespointmuseum. Virtual Museum com to RSVP. From noon to 1 p.m., the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Flea Market Sale Nassau Count presents Virtual To benefit the Last Hope Animal Rescue. From 10 a.m. to Curator’s Corner: Art from Theresienstadt—A Painting by 2 p.m. at 274 New York Ave., Huntington. Jewelry, Marietta Gruenbaum. Programming Director Dr. Thorin Tritter focuses handbags, shoes, on a piece of artwork created home decor, bric-abrac and unique gifts by Gruenbaum, who passed for family, through the ghetto and camp in Theresienstadt, and discusses some friends of the experiences of children during and the Holocaust. Visit www.hmtcli. yourself. org/events to register. Visit www. lasthopeanimal Feeling Groovy rescue.org At 2 p.m., Landmark on Main in for more information. Port Washington presents “Vintage

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POLICE REPORT On March 1, the Glen Cove Police Department arrested 29-year-old Leo Duchnowski in Glen Cove. Detectives also executed a search warrant and recovered approximately three pounds of marijuana, a large quantity of edible THC, cocaine, heroin and cash. In the basement and upper floor of the residence detectives located more than 100 marijuana plants being cultivated using sophisticated lights and hydroponics. Duchnowski was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, second-degree criminal possession of marijuana and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The case was jointly investigated by the Glen Cove Police Detective Division, U.S. Postal Inspectors, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Duchnowski is currently on parole and was arraigned on March 2 in District Court in Hempstead.

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The Sixth Squad reports the details of an attempted abduction that occurred on March 4 at 8:25 a.m. in Russell Gardens. According to detectives, a 10-yearold male victim was walking from his residence to the bus stop located at the corner of South Middle Neck Road and Melbourne Street. While standing at the bus stop he noticed a grayish white utility van stop in front of him and an unknown male exited the passenger side door. The male subject walked towards the victim and told him to get in the van as he made a physical gesture towards the vehicle. The victim immediately left the scene and ran back to his home. The subject fled the scene in an unknown direction. The subject is described as a lightskinned male, 5’5” to 5’7” tall, with an average build and dark hair. He was wearing a short black winter jacket. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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The Seventh Squad reports the arrest of a Massapequa man for an attempted robbery that occurred on March 6 at 5:25 a.m. in Massapequa. According to detectives, a 56-yearold male was in front of 95 Unqua Rd. when 21-year-olddefendant Aidan Dooher approached him and demanded the victim’s cash and keys. A nearby 51-year-old male attempted to assist the victim when Dooher turned towards him and pulled a knife out and threatened him. While holding the knife, Dooher approached the 51-year-old victim. In fear of his safety, the victim discharged his firearm and struck Dooher once in the leg. The defendant fled the scene on foot, running northbound on Unqua road. Police located him soon after and placed him under arrest. Dooher was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. Dooher is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted robbery, two counts of second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal possession

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MANHASSET LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Munsey Park, delivered to the office 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516-365-7790), until 11:00 o’clock a.m. on March 24, 2021, at which time, they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: REPAIR OF MARTIN PLACE, AND PORTIONS OF ABBEY ROAD, HUNT LANE, WHISTLER ROAD AND SARGENT PLACE LOCATED IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK CONTRACT NO. 2-2021-MP Instructions to bidders, plans and specifications, proposal sheets and form of contract may be seen at or procured at the Village office at 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY on and after 12:00 o’clock noon, March 12, 2021. A non-refundable fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars made payable to the Village of Munsey Park will be required for a copy of the plans, specifications, proposal and form of contract. Each proposal must be accompanied by either a certified check on a solvent bank or trust company, or bid bond from a surety company acceptable to the Village, in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable to the Village of Munsey Park as security to ensure that the Contract will be executed if awarded to such bidder. The Contractor will be required to complete the form of “Evidence of Successful Completion of Similar Projects” included in the proposal. The Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of the Labor Laws of the State of New York. Public Liability and property damage insurance and construction, performance and payment bonds will be required. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for the performance of the work that may be awarded to it for the total amount of the awarded contract price. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in any bid, and to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Village after all bids and bidders have been examined and checked. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD Village of Munsey Park, NY Tara Gibbons Village Clerk Dated: March 8, 2021 3-17-2021-1T-#223017-MAN

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of the Inc. Village of Plandome Heights will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM. remotely, via videoconference only, with no “in person” location, as authorized pursuant to NYS Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 BE FURTHER ADVISED THAT at the same time and date, and also by teleconference, the Board of Trustees will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of the following matter: Bill No. 1 of 2021, a proposed local law authorizing the Village of Plandome Heights to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in New York State General Municipal Law § 3-c. BE FURTHER ADVISED THAT at the same time and date, and also by teleconference, the Board of Trustees will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of the Village’s Tentative Budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The Tentative Budget provides for no compensation for the Mayor or Trustees and is available for review on the Village Website at https:// plandomeheights-ny.gov/finances/ All interested parties may attend the Public Hearings remotely, via Zoom videoconference on April 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., using the access number and code to be provided on the Village’s website prior to the hearing date. Please check the Village’s website, www.plandomeheights-ny.gov The hearing will be recorded and later transcribed. All persons remotely accessing/ attending the Public Hearings will be given an opportunity to be heard. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arlene Drucker Village Clerk-Treasurer March 1, 2021 3-17-2021-1T-#223100-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PRESENTATION OF BUDGET TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 24rd day of March, 2021 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. The purpose of this meeting is for the presentation of the 2021-22 tentative budget to the Board of Trustees. While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location or “in-person” public involvement. LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE If you would like to listen in THAT the Board of Trustees to the proceedings, you may

join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89391529701?pwd=UHJIeWpYT0tyQ09aaCsyVzJjYS9VQT09 Meeting ID: 893 9152 9701 Passcode: 944719 +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: March 17, 2021 3-17-2021-1T-#223160-MAN

PORT WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SIGO NY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/20/2019. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 8 Hebert Ave. Port Washington NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 4-14-7; 3-31-24-17-10-20216T-#222934-PORT LEGAL NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PRESENTATION OF BUDGET TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 24rd day of March, 2021 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held by teleconference pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. The purpose of this meeting is for the presentation of the 2021-22 tentative budget to the Board of Trustees. While this meeting will be open to the public there will be no “in-person” location or “in-person” public involvement. If you would like to listen in to the proceedings, you may join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89391529701?pwd=UHJIeWpYT0tyQ09aaCsyVzJjYS9VQT09 Meeting ID: 893 9152 9701 Passcode: 944719 +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: March 17, 2021 3-17-2021-1T#223159-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF

MANORHAVEN PLANNING BOARD HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE public hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Village of Manorhaven on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York 11050, for the following applications, and such other matters as may come before the Board: PB1-2021 – Application of Mary David – owner of premises known as 1 Nesaquake Ave., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 84, Lot 19 for the site plan approval of a proposed second floor addition on an existing single-family residence. PB2-2021 – Application of Murray Ridge LLC – owner of premises known as 33 Marwood Road North., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 103, Lot 76 for the site plan approval for a proposed two-family residence. PB3-2020 – Application of Sokol Nika – owner of premises known as 83 Sands Point Road., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 75, Lots

81-82 for site plan approval for an existing two family residence. PB6-2020 – Application of Ledimir Nika – owner of premises known as 87 Sands Point Road., Port Washington, New York, known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 75, Lots 76,77 & 78 for site plan approval for a proposed two-family residence. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the board will enter Executive Session to obtain legal advice from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with hearings commencing im-

mediately thereafter. This meeting will not be open to the public but can be accessed via ZOOM virtual conference. Login details will be available on the Village website: http:// http://www.manorhaven.org/ clerksdesk.html Dated: March 12, 2021 Manorhaven, New York BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN ALEX KOVACEVIC, DEPUTY CLERKTREASURER 3-17-2021-1T-#223166PORT

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chambers function was in the community. I also enjoyed arlier this year, the working on the benevolence Greater New Hyde Park side of it. Chamber of Commerce What challenges does elected its new president of the chamber face with the chamber, Cheryl Fajardo. COVID-19? Recently, Fajardo answered [The challenges are] some questions from Anton raising money for our Media Group about the cham- local charities and ensuring ber’s future and the effect that that our local businesses COVID-19 has had on it. are still around to serve our How did you get incommunity. volved in the chamber? As president, what do I was the area manager you hope to bring to the for a company called chamber of commerce? Monroe Calculator, and I Confidence. That we wanted to expand the product will make it through to the territory I was assigned. the pandemic and come What better way to meet back even stronger. We give decision-makers and also our members a place to ask network with other businesses questions and get valuable into grow my business. As I got formation from experts in our involved in the chamber, I community. We want to help realized how important the them thrive by promoting and amurray@antonmediagroup.com

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talented board of directors who I enjoy working with to keep the chamber running well with fresh ideas and good value for our members. Does the Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce have anything planned for 2021? Yes. We have been having Zoom meetings to educate our members on various topics such as how to use social media and also Zoom networking. We hope to have in-person outside safe social distancing network meetings in May and June. In September, we are looking forward to having our annual golf outing to raise money for our nonprofit organizations. Your readers can go to our website for details and see our directory for a listing

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Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce president Cheryl Fajardo (Contributed photo) supporting them. We are an organization of fine businesses that do business with each other and serve our community. We have a pro-active,

of all our members that we urge you to support. Go to www.nhpchamber.org. We also post on Facebook and Instagram. What is the one thing you want residents to know about the chamber you feel is most important? The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce is an organization of outstanding businesses in our community. The biggest thing I can say is to shop local and, by doing that, it keeps the money here in Nassau County. It helps businesses, the community, and each and every person to thrive.

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NHP Memorial’s Newspaper Earns Recognition New Hyde Park Memorial High School’s newspaper, The Chariot, was recently named Most Outstanding Newspaper during the Adelphi University Virtual Press Day. The newspaper staff, along with adviser Mary Kay Mannle, utilized the school’s band room to participate in the virtual program together. The itinerary included keynote speaker Meg Norris from the Garden City News, as well as a panel discussion and Q&A. Students were then able to participate in breakout session workshops, which included topics like “How to Generate Article Ideas When It Seems Like Nothing Is Happening” and “Photojournalism During a Pandemic.” Following the workshops, the Quill Awards were presented. Along with earning the first place award for Most Outstanding Newspaper, The Chariot earned a first place award for the Best Visual (Photography or Artwork) with 10th grader Sabeena Ramdarie’s piece “United Not Divided.” Second place awards included Best Feature Article for 12th grader Nasheed Choudhury’s article “Student Spotlight: Instagram Inspirations” and Best Layout by editors-in-chief Saanvi Mirchandani and Olivia Wong. —Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

New Hyde Park Memorial High School newspaper, along with adviser Mary Kay Mannle, participated in and won awards during the Adelphi University Virtual Press Day. (Contributed photo)

Fatal Accident In Herricks The Homicide Squad reports the details of a fatal vehicular accident that occurred at 9:15 a.m. on March 5 in Herricks. According to detectives, a 2008 Chevy Impala traveling eastbound on Hillside Avenue left the roadway, struck multiple utility poles and came to a stop near Devonshire Drive. The male driver, 75, of Bellerose was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male passenger, 76, was transported to a local area hospital in serious condition. There seems to be no criminality at this time. The investigation continues. —Submitted by NCPD

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MTA Reverses Course On Recent Service Cuts BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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he MTA’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service cuts couldn’t have happened at a worse time since Americans are still dealing with COVID-19 even though the economy is starting to slowly restart. Photos from rail riders posted on social media this past week depicting crammed train cars and platforms that left little to no social distancing amongst riders—with one photo showing a Penn Station train from Mineola— had elected officials and fellow Long Islanders outraged and concerned. Due to the pandemic, the MTA needed to make cuts in order to stay afloat. All LIRR branches were changed to “enhanced” weekend schedules during the weekday commutes. However, MTA officials gave plenty of warning that drastic cuts such as this one were going to happen back in November 2020 saying they would make cuts to the state’s mass transit system if Congress didn’t provide more federal aid. Luckily for the MTA, the Senate signed off on another relief package earlier this month that gave the MTA $6.5 billion. After hearing of the chaos that happened on the trains, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran wrote a letter to MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick

The MTA will reverse its decision to cut service to riders starting March 29 to avoid overcrowding. This photo was taken pre-pandemic. (Contributed photo)

Foye urging him to reverse the service cuts immediately. “As more and more residents are vaccinated and as our economy finally opens up, we need to encourage ridership back on the rails,” Curran said in her letter. “...Reducing service options at this critical juncture will have the negative consequence of discouraging rail communication and prolonging our economic recovery. Nassau County residents must be provided with

frequent, safe travel options to and from New York City.” After hearing the feedback, the MTA said that on Monday, March 29, it’ll restore its previous timetable vowing that in the meantime it will continue to strategically add and lengthen trains where possible to meet evolving ridership levels, using new technology to monitor capacity on each car. “Reducing train service as our economy reopens makes no sense, as

the LIRR must accommodate for social distancing as more residents get back to work,” Curran said in a statement once the MTA announced the reversal. “I’ll continue to push the MTA as necessary to ensure Nassau residents have safe, reliable commute they deserve.” Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2) said he applauds the reversal. “It is in the best interest of employees, riders and our community to have the timetable restored, and I am glad that the MTA and LIRR listened to our calls to ensure the safety of our constituents on their commutes to work,” he said. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) added, “The MTA’s decision to reverse course on recent service cuts, which led to infrequent and overcrowded LIRR trains, is great news for riders and workers alike. New York is entering a critical phase of reopening and revitalizing our local and regional economy, and the MTA plays a vital role in getting us back to our way of life. Ensuring that commuters can return to work safely and efficiently, will help us emerge from the outbreak of coronavirus stronger than ever.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@ antonmediagroup.com

Mineola Menu App Recognized As Winner In Congressional App Challenge The Mineola Union Free School District has launched a new app that was recently named a 2020 winner in the Congressional App Challenge. The app, Mineola Menu, was designed and developed by James Nagler, the son of Superintendent of Schools Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D. It is currently being used at Jackson Avenue School.

Mineola Menu allows students to input their lunch choice every day, eliminating paper tallies. It has streamlined the process of ordering lunches, making it easier for students and more efficient for teachers. Students simply open the app and choose the items they would like for lunch. Administrators are then provided with the orders for each student,

Chimney Fire In Mineola The Nassau County Police Department Public Information Office reports the details of a fire that happened on March 6 at 10:29 p.m. in Mineola. According to police, a passerby observed heavy smoke coming from a chimney while walking his dog and notified police. Upon arrival, responding police officers Palmese, Accordino and Sgt. Ruhle observed an active fire coming from the chimney. Not knowing the extent of the fire, officers forced entry and assisted an 89-year-old resident who was sleeping inside. Officers removed the elderly male from the house to safety. No injuries were suffered due to the quick response of police and the Mineola Fire Department. The fire was contained to the chimney only and it was extinguished. —Submitted by NCPD

sorted by homeroom. Not only does the app cut back on using paper for orders, teachers no longer need to spend classroom time asking students to participate in lunch counts. “Digitizing the lunch menu and student selections each day was a must for a district like Mineola, where we embrace innovation, efficiency and contributing positively to society by reducing paper waste. As both the parent of the app’s designer and the superintendent of the district benefiting from this app, I could not be prouder,” Dr. Nagler said. The Congressional App Challenge is touted as the most prestigious prize in student computer science. Its goal is to inspire students from every corner of the country to explore STEM, coding and computer science through hands-on practice. This year, more than 6,000 students registered for the challenge. United States Representatives publicly recognize middle and high school students

The Mineola Union Free School District has launched a new app— Mineola Menu. (Contributed photo) whose innovative applications are announced as winners. The 2020 winners received AWS Web Credits, a gift card from Southwest Airlines and will have their app displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. —Submitted by Mineola Union Free School District

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n Monday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m., the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will welcome Kathy Dubuke, science teacher at Garden City High School. Dubuke will speak on Zoom on adapting to remote and hybrid teaching throughout the pandemic. Dubuke says that teachers always look for “teachable moments”—events

that spark discussions with their students that are important – even if they are not in the original scope of the lesson. She reports that adapting to remote and hybrid teaching has been a year of “teachable moments” for her students as well as herself. Dubuke has taught chemistry, biology and physics for 17 years— three at Mepham High School and

Rotary Welcomes Corporate And Organization Membership

Did you know the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club welcomes businesses, corporations, schools, hospitals and charitable organizations as well as individuals to join? With the motto “Service Above Self,” Rotary is the world’s largest service organization of business and professional leaders. If you or your organization are interested in working with our Club towards service to the community and beyond while enjoying fellowship, or if you’d like more information about Rotary, email membership chair Peter Marshall at pmarshstmp@aol. com or club president Dianne Marmann at Diane.marmann@gmail.com.

14 at Garden City High School. This year she has been teaching Regents chemistry and anatomy and coaches the air rifle team in addition. This is a second career for Dubuke. Her original BS degree was in medical technology. She has worked in hospitals, research labs, clinics and private labs before pursuing her Masters degree. Dubuke maintains that these experiences have influenced how she teaches. “I always have stories about how science affects ‘real life’,” she says. Join us as we welcome Dubuke to speak on March 22. The Zoom meeting is open to all. Should you wish to listen in, email club president Diane Marmann at diane.marmann@ gmail.com to receive the link. —Submitted by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club

Garden City High School science teacher Kathy Dubuke (Contributed photo)

Garden City High School Senior Spotlight: Matthew Mohen Matthew Mohen has earned many achievements in his high school years. The National WWII Museum in New Orleans named him the 2020 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award recipient from New York, and he recently finished in the top three of the Face of Nassau Baseball poll. The Billy Michal Student Leadership Award is a national distinction presented annually to one student in each state. Honorees are selected based on their ability to

maintain a strong record of volunteerism, demonstrate tolerance and school and community activism and involvement in implementing creative solutions to recognized problems. As a varsity baseball player, Mohen has acquired such honors as the Brooklyn Strikeout Leader from 2018-20. He also participated in the Summer 2020 New York Borough Cup Baseball Championship, and his family reports that he is committed to play baseball at the American

International College NCAA NE-10 Conference. Submissions are from staff, students, or parents. To nominate a GCHS senior, contact Assistant Principal for Guidance and PPS Mandi Stefankiewicz at stefankiewiczm@ gcufsd.net. —Submitted by Garden City High School Matthew Mohen

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Proposed 2021-22 Village Budget The village kicked off budget work sessions Tuesday, March 9 with an overview of the 2021-22 Tentative Operating and Capital Budget by Village Treasurer Irene Woo. Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello and Assistant Recreation Superintendent Sandy Young presented their respective department’s operating and proposed five-year (2022-2026) capital plan summaries. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi noted the 2021-22 budget covers an 18-month window of time, in

the shadows of the pandemic. Woo thanked Suozzi, along with her finance team, the department heads, finance chairman and Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch, as well as members of the Finance and Audit Committee for their guidance during the process. The 2021-22 proposed expenditure budget totals $65.1 million. It represents a 0.57 percent ($370,000) decrease over the prior year. The tentative budget is again tax cap compliant, with a proposed 1.95 percent

tax levy limit increase. In fact, over the last six years, the actual property tax levy increase has been less than the amount allowed per the tax levy limit law. “We would never be here today if it wasn’t for you,” Bolebruch said, as he complimented Woo and her team. Major components of the 2021-22 expense budget ($65.1m) include salary, benefits and taxes ($37.2m); consulting and contractual services ($5.8m); contribution to capital projects ($4.5m); debt service ($4.3m);

contribution to the Library ($3.3m); and general liability insurance ($1.9m). Proposed capital projects represent $12.551 million. According to Suozzi, the village is currently juggling 41 projects in various stages of completion, including the St. Paul’s abatement project and the vinyl covering for the tennis bubble, which have both been approved but are awaiting $2.6 million in bond resolutions. —Submitted by the Village of Garden City

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The social wheels turn just like every other wheel -- through changing points of elevation. Striving for higher status, admiring the top rungs, watching the rise of the new and the decline of the old guard... this is all part of the fun. The temptation is to take it all too seriously, but there’s power in a degree of detachment. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A hobby will take your mind off of the demands of daily life, though it not necessarily in a way that’s stressfree. There’s a touch of drama in every world, even the ones that are supposed to be fun. The point is that it’s a different kind of drama than you’d typically deal with at work or home. It will expand you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re interested in learning new theories about how the world works, and you’re willing to entertain ideas a while before deciding how much sense they really make. Intelligence and openness are linked. Ultimately, it’s this kind of adventurous thinking that will attract bright minds and sharpen your own. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No one is exactly the person they front to the world. It is only human nature to amplify the good, stand in the pretty light and put a flattering spin on it. You pride yourself on being as “real” as possible. Your luck will coincide with the degree to which you conform your behavior to the standards you publicly endorse. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Fantasies can be healthy. You’re game to take part in mental escapism as long as it stays within the bounds of entertainment. You’re careful not to base decisions, even small ones, on fantastic notions though. It’s a good rule of thumb this week: Any decision that is not based on reality is bound to be faulty. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The horse doesn’t have the option of taking off the blinders. But you, with figurative and metaphoric opposable thumbs, can take blinders on and off at will. Knowing when to do so requires wisdom, or just a good schedule. By the moon, now’s a “blinders on” time. Run your own race, ignoring all competitors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What gets you to the workout is putting on the clothes and then tying the shoes. The workout isn’t the ritual; getting dressed is. Getting dressed is the part that takes initiative and sets the rest in motion. Question of the week: How can you make it easier to do the action that will tip you toward your goals? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). New relationships are fragile things. Gestures quick and careless can break them like a glass knocked from the table. If left untended, connections can turn unpalatable as a forgotten drink. This week, you will recognize relationships too full of potential to leave to the precariousness of chance.

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n Friday, Jan. 22, Governor Andrew Cuomo opened the door for high school sports classified as high risk to begin practice and play amid the coronavirus pandemic. Five teams from Farmingdale High School, girls and boys track, girls and boys bowling, along with boys swimming returned, but looked very different from past years due to COVID-19 protocols. “Preparing for this season has been very different than past years, but we have an amazing group of athletes that are willing to overcome these new obstacles,” girls varsity track head coach Erin Garvey said. “It is not our usual season, but we are fortunate to be one of the only teams allowed to do this, so we are not taking it for granted.” Winter track members had to wear masks at all times and the usual indoor meets were

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under state guidelines. “These boys have prepared and practiced for four years for their senior season,” boys varsity bowling coach Michael Marchitto said. “It is a shame that their parents, who have driven them to weekend and night practices, could not be in attendance for their matches.” He added, “This has only served to motivate them further. They are a great bunch of young men.” The boys varsity swim team completed an undefeated Boys Varsity Bowling dual meet season and secured held outdoors. Most winter virtually, using the honor sys- the Nassau Conference III seasons are a mix of indoor tem. Each team staged events championship. This marked and out, so athletes had to and reported their times to the program’s first undefeated bundle up more than usual. a neutral party or website so season since 1990. From the Coaches placed a major focus times could be compared to outset, the coaching staff on longer warmups, extra determine the winning team. knew that there would be time to stretch and active Fans of the high school teams challenges for the team to rest during practice to ensure had the opportunity to cheer overcome. athletes were at the top of these incredible athletes on “We lost 12 swimmers, their game. Track and swimfrom their homes as in-person nearly half our roster, to ming meets also competed attendance was prohibited graduation at the end of last

season, so there were a lot of holes to fill in the lineup,” swim coach Randy Corcoran said. “But we also saw that as an opportunity for a lot of our younger athletes to step into bigger roles, which many of them did.” Still, as one of only a few teams given an opportunity to compete this winter, the team wanted to make the most of their opportunity. The highlight of the season came in a 60-40 victory over Bethpage that featured individual victories by Connor Maloney (100 butterfly), Zach Carle (200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke), Frank DeSantis (diving) and Aidan Horbach (500 freestyle). Maloney also led the Dalers to wins in all three relay events. —Submitted by Farmingdale School District Visit www.farmingdale-ob server.com to read a longer version of this story.

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