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Bosworth Delivers Final State Of The Town Address BY CAROLINE RYAN

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own of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth delivered her eighth and final state of the town address in a virtual event on Friday, March 19. Before introducing the supervisor, Amy Bass from the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington-Manhasset spoke briefly about this year’s virtual state of the town address and the stark differences from previous years due to the pandemic. During her nearly hour-long speech, Bosworth touched on a number of important topics including the ongoing pandemic, the importance of keeping local businesses afloat, highlights of last year’s successful virtual programs, the town’s response to the countries racial unrest as well as past and future capital improvement projects throughout the town. Bosworth first addressed the ongoing pandemic and its affects on the town, which she mentioned has been in a state of emergency since March 4, 2020. “We in North Hempstead have been doing everything we possibly can to navigate through this public health emergency,” Bosworth said. “One of the most important responsibilities was to communicate information to the public on a consistent basis and in a way that reached as many people as possible. We produced videos, public service announcements, spoke regularly with the media, posted large signs throughout the town, distributed flyer’s and disseminated robocalls on a weekly basis [and] we continue to reach out this way.” Bosworth also spoke about several programs the town created to help generate money for local business owners, including their lift-up local initiative. “One major component of our recovery road map focused on ways in which we could help our local restaurants, food service establishments and retail stores expand their operations outdoors,” Bosworth said. “Our lift-up local initiative was designed to provide a boost for outdoor dining

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth during the State of the Town address. (Screenshot By Caroline Ryan) and retail establishments. To support local business we also encouraged residents to order takeout meals and bring their food to eat at local parks. This initiative gave a new meaning to dining out allowing everyone to continue supporting local businesses while enjoying a fun and safe al fresco experience.” “Recognizing the anxiety and hardships our residents were facing we did everything in our power as a town government to help,” Bosworth said. She listed a number of ways that the town helped residents in the midst of the pandemic, including waving fees for all town parks, speaking often with other local and state officials to ensure their residents needs were met, as well as advocating the need for additional vaccines for North Hempstead residents. During the pandemic, the town also expanded several of their services for Project Independence members, including increased transportation to and from the grocery stores, as well as offering rides to vaccination sites throughout the area. “To give you an idea of how significant this program was, Project Independence actually provided 21,458 rides in 2020,” Bosworth said. The town also offered their regularly scheduled fitness programs in a virtual setting to help senior citizens stay active. Their successful NeighborsHelping-Neighbors program offered seniors an opportunity to connect with others during a time when many

felt isolated and disconnected. “One of the silver linings of the pandemic is some of the innovative ideas like Neighbors-HelpingNeighbors will continue long after the pandemic is over,” Bosworth said. “We have remained focused on providing many of the activities our Project Independence seniors participate in despite these uncertain times.” On the topic of racial unrest, Bosworth spoke about the town’s program called Not In Our Town, which was created 2017 and pledged that the town would not remain silent in the face of hate crimes, intolerance or violence. “We at the town stood in solidarity with everyone throughout our Long Island community, across the country and around the world—united in the call for peace, justice and equality,” Bosworth said. The supervisor stressed that the town continues to strive to be a place where everyone feels safe regardless of their race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or sexual orientation. Bosworth’s speech also touched on the approval of several major capital improvement projects, which the town will be completing over the next five years and looked back on several projects that were completed in 2020. “The town’s road infrastructure is critically important as reflected by the increased funding for roads—both asphalt and concrete and drainage improvements over the last several years based on input from each

council person,” Bosworth said. “During the pandemic we were hard at work implementing many improvements including construction of an overflow parking lot adjacent to the Yes We Can Community Center, the Beacon Hill Bluff stabilization, reconstruction of the Leeds Pond Culvert, sidewalk replacement along Plandome Road above the Long Island Railroad bridge and the Mnaorhaven boat ramp and Gerry Park Pond dredging, which were funded by FEMA.” Another notable portion of Bosworth’s speech highlighted the town’s “strong fiscal management.” The supervisor stated that the town’s fiscal stress score was 1.7, the lowest number of any town on Long Island, and also highlighted the recent rating from Moody’s Investors Service. “This administration is the first in the town’s history to earn the prestigious triple-A bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service,” Bosworth said. “Our triple-A rating—the highest rating a municipality can obtain was reaffirmed this month for the tenth consecutive time. The stable outlook provided by Moody’s also reflects the towns conservative fiscal management practices, which will support healthy operating performance as well as a strong financial position.” Bosworth concluded her speech by reminding residents to continue to take all safety precautions, including social distancing and wearing a mask. She thanked frontline workers for their hard work and dedication and stated that the town will be placing a monument in front of town hall to honor them. “We are a family in North Hempstead and that has never been more apparent than now,” Bosworth said. “While this was a tough year on many levels and extraordinarily challenging, we never stopped working together on behalf of the residents of North Hempstead and we are truly optimistic about brighter days ahead. The best is yet to come.” What did you think of this story? Share it with me at cryan@antonmediagroup.com

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anhasset resident Jennifer DeSena will be running for the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor seat as a Republican. She is a newcomer to politics, a lawyer by trade and has taken several volunteer leadership roles in her community, becoming a prominent voice on mental health and substance abuse in the town. “When I found out Judi Bosworth wasn’t running again, I hoped that we would have someone who really knows the community step up and run for the job,” DeSena said. “I didn’t realize at the time it would be me.” going to the Securities and Exchange Despite running on the Republican Commission (SEC). She is currently ticket, DeSena is a registered the Executive Director of Manhasset Democrat. She had been a registered CASA (Community Coalition Against Republican since she was 18, but Substance Abuse), on the boards of switched about a year ago after what North Strathmore Vanderbilt Civic she saw on the national level. It also Association and Manhasset Women’s allowed her to vote in the Democratic Coalition, and President of St. Vincent primary in New York as the state has a de Paul Society. closed primary system. “Someone approached me and “I changed my affiliation last year,” thought that this would, might be DeSena said. “I felt like some of what something I’m ready for after the was happening on the national other community service level was very divisive. I felt I’ve done,” DeSena said. like we needed a change “I know a lot of people at the national level. and people trust me I wanted to support This is an important because I’m not a Bloomberg or Biden time to hear new ideas politician. I’ve just and I thought they would make positive and look for new solu- been working with change so I switched tions, especially for our them, working as a volunteer to get my affiliation, but small businesses. things done. Somebody I’m a moderate. I — Jennifer DeSena suggested that this might think that at the town be the right time for me to level, our issues are really take a step and ask me if I would not Republican or Democrat, consider politics. After all the trouble we have so much common that we, our country went through in January, that we should be working together to I felt like it was important for people improve the level of service.” who are uniters to step up. I think it’s “Jen DeSena is a choice that all important for a moderate to serve.” North Hempstead residents can be DeSena’s involvement in CASA has proud of,” The Gold Coast GOP said led her to be outspoken on the subject in a statement. “Her advocacy and community involvement are second to of marijuana in the community, none–and we are proud to have her as specifically with young people. While the state looks to gain revenue from our Republican nominee for supervipotentially legalizing the drug, DeSena sor. It’s a testament to the values we would like to educate her community hold as a party. That we support the about it. best candidate for the job, no matter “I would hope that the law, the legtheir background. We’re people, not islation would allow opt-out,” DeSena partisan.” said. “If it doesn’t, then we are faced DeSena, 52, was born in the Bronx and grew up in Massapequa. She would with a huge need to educate the community. That would be I think that’s meet her husband, Ralph, at Boston going to be very important for all leadCollege and would go on to St. John’s ers, for the leaders in the school and to get her law degree. She worked for the community and local government Mound, Cotton and Wollan before

that marijuana is not safe. It’s not the same as what people had 20, 30 years ago and that is especially dangerous for young people. States that legalized marijuana have not seen a decrease in arrest or incarceration of minorities. It’s just false. They have not seen the revenue that was promised, this is not a money maker. Their hospitals have tremendous burdens. The costs are going to come back to the County in the form of medical costs. I think there should be further studies and a lot of experts say it should be removed from schedule one so that it can be so that it can be studied because it’s very hard to do the studies, but that is a that is a far cry from commercializing marijuana.” If in office, DeSena says she would look to collaborate with local health partners like Northwell Health to provide more counseling and provide the community with a better understanding of mental health. Treating mental health similar to physical health is something she strongly believes in. When we’re in a post-pandemic world, DeSena believes there will be a huge need for mental health services. “Everything I’ve learned from the experts I have met through CASA, I want to bring with me to the greater community and that the experts are warning we’re going to be in a mental health crisis way after the end of the COVID pandemic and it’s important for everyone to talk about this and to find solutions,” DeSena said.

DeSena would like to improve the Town of North Hempstead Building Department, as businesses sometimes have to wait a year or two to get answers. In a time of crisis for small businesses, she wants to see quicker solutions to the problems at hand. “People need better accessibility; they need answers quickly,” Desena said. “The building department should not be getting in the way of a store that wants to open. For these store owners who are struggling, there’s an urgency.” Democrats could be in full control of the Town of North Hempstead, as the only Republican, councilmember Angelo Ferraro is retiring. DeSena and her fellow Republican candidates have the opportunity to at least keep a minority power in the town government. But there is also the chance that Democrats sweep the election. “I think it reduces transparency,” DeSena said. “I think there could be less discussion of different ideas and I think it’s something everyone should be worried about. I want to listen, I want there to be balance. I’ve worked with many different types of people and experts to get things done for our community. This is an important time to hear new ideas and look for new solutions, especially for our small businesses.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me at mschaden@antonmediagroup.com

Shore Road Paving Scheduled

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton announced that Shore Road in Port Washington is scheduled for repaving in mid April. This nearly mile-long main thoroughfare in Port Washington is a County road that runs from

Main Street to the intersection at Manorhaven Boulevard, Sands Point Road and Cow Neck Road. Daytime traffic rerouting and delays are expected. Contact Legislator DeRiggiWhitton’s office at 516-571-6211 with any questions.

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Port North, Flower Hill, Baxter Estates election results BY CAROLINE RYAN

with Sam Cacioppo who received two write in votes and Matthew Moroney with one write-in vote. Trustee Scheff received 251 votes and Kepke received 240 votes. Stanley Gerard ran for the trustee seat and received 35 write-in votes. Renee Krochek received one writein vote for trustee.

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he March 16 election for the Villages of Port Washington North and Baxter Estates reelected a total of two incumbent mayors and seven trustees. The Village of Flower Hill had four trustee seats up for reelection and the election went uncontested. Here’s who has been elected during year’s election. Flower Hill In the Village of Flower Hill, incumbent trustees Mary Jo Collins got 121 votes, Frank Genese got 120 votes and Claire Dorfman won 125 votes. Newcomer Max Frankel got 124 votes, replacing trustee Jay Beber who decided not to run for reelection. Five write-in votes were casted. Former President of the United States Donald Trump received one vote, Brad Schwartz received one vote, Jin Sun received two votes and Giovanny

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he Port Washington Union Free School District (PWUFSD) opened its brand-new wing at Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School. The completed construction coincides with the Capital Project Bond Referendum that was approved by Port Washington residents in 2015. “We are so excited and grateful to be able to provide this beautiful space for our students to help nurture their love of music and give them a new fitness room to enable them to improve their physical well-being,” Beth Javeline, Principal of Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, said. Weber’s new wing is now occupied by students of all grades as well as Weber’s music and physical education teachers. The 14,461 square foot space provides additional areas for educators to conduct band and orchestra rehearsals, and host music and gym classes. “After seven years of planning, we are thrilled to have rehearsal spaces for our nearly 1,000 music ensemble

members at Weber Middle School,” Kevin Scully, Director of Creative Arts, said. “Our students should be thrilled to have larger modern rooms for their day-to-day music making in school.” For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at www.portnet.org and like their Facebook page @PortWashSchools. —Submitted by the Port Washington School District

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Spectrum Designs Foundation Receives Grant

pectrum Designs Foundation was one of 75 organizations who received a grant as part of New York’s notable Workforce Development Initiative. Funding and incentives were provided by the Department of Labor, Empire State Development and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Seventy-five businesses, schools and community-based organizations were recognized with the help of the state’s Regional Economic Development Councils, who play a pivotal part in recommending applications for funding, based on regional economic needs and opportunities. Spectrum Designs was awarded $200,000 which will be used to create vital job opportunities for individuals with Autism. These efforts include: offering workforce development and occupational skill credentialing in entry and mid-level skill jobs; addressing the unemployment crisis after high-school;

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providing on-the-job training and classroom instruction in work readiness; and promoting industry specific credentials as Screen Printers, Food Handlers and Washroom technicians—leading to higher paying jobs and promotions. In addition, Spectrum’s partner human service agency, The Nicholas Center, received more than $120,000 from this initiative.

At Spectrum Designs, more than 50 percent of the workforce is comprised of New Yorkers with disabilities—a group that faces an estimated 90 percent under-employment rate in the U.S. Since its inception in 2011, its combined affiliates (Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes and Spectrum Suds) have provided more than 80,000 hours of paid employment, resulting

in total wages of more than $1 million to this under-served population. “Not only are we are humbled to receive this grant, but honored to be in such great company,” Co-Founder and CEO Patrick Bardsley, said. “We are in awe of so many of the fellow awardees and are rooting for them as they navigate through 2021 and beyond. In addition, it’s

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exhilarating and inspiring to see so many like-minded organizations on this list. It serves as a reminder to all of us that the individuals with disabilities are part of today’s crucial equality, inclusion and diversity conversation.” “Westchester is all about creating an inclusive environment for people who live and work here, including people with disabilities,” George Latimer, Westchester County Executive, said. “This grant is a well-deserved recognition. We believe it will continue to help Spectrum shape their strategy and expand their unique mission while creating a diverse company culture and improving innovation in Pleasantville and beyond.” In addition to its 7,500 square foot flagship building in Port Washington, Spectrum opened a second 8,000 square-foot location last year in Pleasantville. To learn more, visit spectrumdesigns.org. —Submitted by the Spectrum Designs Foundation

LETTER TO THE EDITOR THANKING THE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SUPPORT This letter may be overdue but there is no time like the present to say thanks. A horrific Anti-Semitic hate crime occurred at Port Washington PAL clubhouse at Sunset Park this past Fall. Vandals broke into our building and painted 13 large swastikas in our clubhouse. A swastika is not just a swath of paint, it is a painful reminder of one of the worst atrocities in history. It was a gut punch to the entire community, especially those involved in the PAL programs and organization. In the days that followed something wonderful happened. Members of our community rallied against the hate and stood beside us at PAL. Our local clergy and politicians led the way. Thank you

to Rabbi Jodie Siff and Rabbi Mike Mishkin. Thank you as well to Senator Anna Kaplan. Your support and guidance during this challenging time was helpful. Thank you to the community at large. Via social media and word of mouth we learned that we were not alone. The outpouring of support was overwhelming. Thank you to Danielle Elkins and Robert Elkins for leading the way. Danielle created a Go Fund Me campaign that raised more than $25,000. The goal of the campaign was to repair, restore and rebuild what had been desecrated and broken. In the days that followed some wonderful friends of our program came forward to help clean up the

mess. Greg Panullo of All American Paint was first to help repair, and he removed most of the swastikas. A few days later William Balelo removed some additional ones and power washed walls and painted our doors and more. Material was donated by Alper’s Hardware. Additionally, Robert Scaffidi secured the rear door that had been broken. Next, Steve Licciardello strengthened the back wall so we could install a commercial gate to better secure the building. We also received a donation of stacking shelves by Andrew Feigin to help us better organize our supplies. Recently the Art Honors Society at Schreiber High School under direction of Nicole Thomas created a

mural that proudly hangs on our backstop. It has taken a few months and we are repairing, restoring and rebuilding. The Go Fund Me campaign has and will finance security enhancements to our building. The rolling gate has been up for months. We enclosed the dugouts where people were congregating in the evenings. We recently installed a new storage shed to enable us to remove supplies from clubhouse and turn the clubhouse into an area where our participants can congregate. An alarm system has been purchased and installed to help prevent future occurrences. We regret that we were not able to make a statement against the hate.

The pandemic has made us think it more important to avoid large gatherings than rally. At a future time, we do hope to properly address the incident. We are grateful for the towns’ support and look forward to continuing to provide quality programs for all. As the high school mural states, at Port Washington PAL “Everyone is welcome to play here.” We are also interested in hearing from you if you have something to share with us. My email is treasurerpwpal1@gmail.com and I would love to hear from you. Thank you, Port Washington, for supporting us. —Robert Nachimson Treasurer Port Washington PAL

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Long Islanders Stand Up Against Recent Uptick In Violence Against Asian Americans BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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ince March 2020, there have been nearly 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents reported across the United States, according to the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, which has been tracking such reports. The majority of incidents involving Asian-Americans were cases of verbal harassment (68 percent) while shunning or avoidance made up about 20.5 percent. About 11 percent of the incidents involved some sort of physical assault. Outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola last week, local elected officials and county residents gathered in response to an alarming increase in bias incidents and violence against Asian-Americans in a “Stand Up To Hate” rally, which drew hundreds of people. “It’s on all of us to speak out in a loud, unified, and categorical voice to demand an end to this violence,” Legislator Joshua Lafazan said during the rally. “We know that we cannot drive out hatred with more hate. As Dr. King taught us many years ago, only love can do that. Which is why when you look at this crowd—and you see Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Jews standing together—when you see people of all different races and backgrounds standing together, when you see people of all different ages standing together—there can be no mistaking that love and unity is the answer.” The rally, which was organized by Lafazan’s office in partnership with Gordon Zhang, who is the president of the Long Island Chinese American Association and Farrah Mozawalla, who is the executive director of Nassau County’s Office of Asian American Affairs, was co-sponsored by more than 50 community organizations. The rally was attended by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, U.S. Congressman Thomas Suozzi, multiple members of the New York State Senate and Assembly members, North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Nassau

Legislator Lafazan speaks on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building during “Stand Up To Hate” (Photo courtesy of the office of Legislator Joshua Lafazan)

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran at the “Stand Up to Hate” rally to condemn the alarming increase in bias incidents and violence against Asian Americans. (Photo courtesy of the office of Laura Curran)

Legislator Birnbaum with Peter Gong of the Lakeville Estates Civic Association on the steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building. (Photo courtesy of the office of Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum)

County Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum (D—Great Neck). The diverse slate of speakers included Long Island Regional Director of the NAACP Tracey Edwards, spokesperson and past president of the Islamic Center of Long Island Dr. Isma Chaudhry, Long Island Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee Eric Post, Chair of the Board of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Andrea Bolender, and CEO of Mill Neck Family of Organizations Dr. Asiah Mason, which provided American Sign Language interpreters. “Nassau County is standing together against the rising tide of Anti-Asian hate,” Curran said. “Although there have been no reported hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans in Nassau, the attacks we’re seeing in our state are alarming and unacceptable. Now and always there is no home for hate in Nassau.” Suozzi added during the rally that the steady stream of hateful rhetoric linking Asian Americans with COVID-19 and the ensuing number of anti-Asian hate crimes is abhorrent. “It is incumbent upon all of us to do everything in our power to call out and reject xenophobia and racism each and every time it rears its ugly head,” he said. “We must always ensure that hate will never win.” Mozawalla said that no one should be made to feel unsafe, uncomfortable or feel like they don’t belong and that it’s important to reiterate that Nassau County is diverse and inclusive. “America is a great county built by immigrants,” Zhang said. “The anti-Asian violence is not just an attack on one group, it is an attack on our nation’s fundamental values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We must all condemn the rising of anti-Asian hate crimes in both New York and across the country.”

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Mineola Teacher Removed Over Sexual Assault Allegations BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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he Mineola Union Free School District has removed a teacher from Mineola Middle School after allegations of sexual assault from past students arose online, and an investigation has now been launched. A Change.org petition has shown up and circulated online, which has received more than 4,400 signatures to call for the removal of a seventh grade science teacher. According to the petition, the teacher had a lunch program called “bon-bon” that also involved him lying on a bed of nails. “He gathered groups of kids throughout majority of his teaching years [and] offered to buy us food [and] in return of us sitting on him

while he layed on a bed of nails,” [and] many girls [and] boys have Lee Langston said, who started trauma from this.” the petition. “Girls [and] boys, but According to a district spokespermajority was son, there is girls, were asked no student or to sit on his family record of stomach, legs, a Lee Langston waist [and] even within the on his face to school district. see if we could Other former ‘pin him down.’ students backed If we were able up the claims to, he would that were made buy us food, on the petition Mineola Middle School which of course saying they (Photo courtesy of the MUFSD) happened every were also victime. We continued this the rest of tims of the teacher’s alleged abuse and the year with no conscience of what that they made complaints about the actually was happening. I know this teacher, but nothing was ever done. has been going on for many of years “The district has been made

aware of allegations against a teacher at Mineola Middle School,” Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler said in a statement that was sent out to parents last week. “While we unfortunately cannot offer more details of the situation due to privacy constraints, we can share that the teacher was immediately removed from the classroom and a full investigation is being conducted. We want to assure you that the health and safety of our students is always our top priority. The district does not tolerate misconduct and takes all allegations of such very seriously.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@ antonmediagroup.com

One Year Later In Dealing With COVID-19 Days after the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case reported in Nassau County, County Executive Laura Curran joined with Dr. Joseph J. Greco, Senior Vice President & Chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and emergency medical staff in Mineola to commend the healthcare workers for their triumphant work during the COVID-19 pandemic. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island was the first hospital in Nassau to have a COVID-19 patient. —Submitted by the office of Laura Curran

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Meadow Drive School collected dozens of books to support The Book Fairies. (Contributed photo)

Meadow Drive School in the Mineola Union Free School District has recently collected dozens of books to support the organization, The Book Fairies. The school’s PTA sponsored the drive for community members to donate reading materials for all ages. Meadow Drive was able to fill up 83 boxes of books. The Book Fairies, based in Freeport, then distributes the books to schools, organizations and communities across Long Island who are in need of literature. The goal of the organization is to foster a love for literacy and academic success. —Submitted by the Mineola Union Free School District

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Syosset Voters To Decide On Transfer To School District

yosset Central School District residents will have the opportunity to vote to transfer a portion of the Nassau County-owned Stillwell Fields property to the school district through a framework agreement with the county. Should the community support the proposal, the district would be positioned to provide students with additional access to educational programs and interscholastic athletics and the improved property would represent a better recreational asset for the community with added amenities and increased security. If approved by voters, the cleared portion of the Stillwell Park property, representing approximately 35 acres, would be conveyed to the Syosset

Central School District from Nassau County. The county would retain ownership and control of the remainder of the 270-acre property, including the bicycle and equestrian trails. The district’s acquisition of the property is subject to voter approval. The final proposition will be developed based on community feedback gathered from the public meetings. The Syosset community will have the opportunity to vote on the propositions during the regular school district annual budget vote to take place May 18. The district will prepare and share informational materials about the opportunity to purchase the property and the improvements under consideration to help residents make an informed decision. —Submitted by Syosset School District

Oyster Gardening 101 Join the Friends of the Bay for “Oyster Gardening 101” with Rob Crafa on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. online. The March Speaker Series online presentation will provide information about how you can help our local waters by gardening oysters. Learn how oysters serve as “ecosystem engineers” improving water quality, enhancing habitat and protecting shorelines from damaging storms. The free event will be held via Zoom. Visit www.friendsofthebay.org to register for the event. —Submitted by Friends of the Bay

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Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber Of Commerce News The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Spring Raffle closes on March 25. Ticket sales benefit the Rudman Family food pantry and can be purchased through the chamber’s website (www.pobcoc.com). Additionally, the chamber seeks new members for its board. Nominations are being accepted for five seats. Applications are due before March 28. Contact Election Chairperson Gary Epstein by email gary@zapkenandloeb. com for nomination details. —Submitted by POB Chamber of Commerce

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Legislative Interns Sought Syosset Library Non-Perishable Food / L Personal Care Item Drive

Give thanks and give back at the Syosset Public Library. Now through April 5, bring non-perishable food items and personal care items to the front lobby during regular library hours. Donations will be boxed and delivered to the food pantry at St. Edward the Confessor Church, a member of the Island Harvest network. Among the food items needed are canned chicken, canned tomatoes, canned stew, lentils, oatmeal, maple syrup, hot chocolate mix, coffee and tea and salad dressing (pasta is not needed at this time). Personal care items needed include mouthwash, deodorant, shampoo and new socks. The library is open regular hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times. Seating and access to computers is limited. Items may be checked out at the circulation

egislator Joshua Lafazan is seeking a summer internship team. Last summer his office hosted more than 125 students. Working side by side with the legislator and his campaign team, high school and college students will be involved in every aspect of a political campaign. Their summer will be spent researching

policies and laws, connecting with voters, engaging the community on social media, mailing correspondence, creating marketing strategies, interfacing with donors and exploring potential community partnerships. Contact Chase Serota by email at chase.serota@ gmail.com or call 516-761-3691 for details and an internship application.

Glen Cove Scholarship Opportunities Jessikah Chautin, Syosset Library community engagement librarian (right) and food pantry volunteer Donna Zaino at St. Edward the Confessor with a few of the 27 boxes of items donated during the library’s recent food drive. desk or by curbside pickup. Copy services and librarian assistance are available. All programs are virtual. Visit the library’s virtual calendar (syossetlibrary.org) to learn more about the programs available. —Submitted by Syosset Library

The Glen Cove Teachers Association has two scholarship opportunities for Glen Cove High School seniors. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors, one academic-based and one for community service. The Retired Educators’ Chapter of the Glen Cove Teachers Association (REC/GCTA) will award a scholarship of a minimum of $2,000 to a graduating Glen Cove senior, pursuing a career in an education related field of study. Applications are available in the Glen Cove High School guidance office. All completed applications are due on April 19. —Submitted by GCTA

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Monday of Holy Week – Lunes de Semana Santa

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9:00 am Liturgy of the Hours, followed by Confessions (ca. 9:30) 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion (English, Church) 7:00 pm Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor (Español, Parish Hall) 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross (English, Church) 8:00 pm Via Crucis (Parish Hall)

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500 For 500 Contest Award At American BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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or the fifth consecutive year, military veteran and two-time Massapequa Park mayoral candidate Dr. Cynthia Paulis has run the 500 For 500 essay competition. Paulis, who is a Massapequa Class of 1971 alum, created a contest that asked participants to write an essay in under 500 words centered on a particular patriotic theme. Winners consist of one boy and one girl from each Massapequa High School senior class receiving a $500 check. This year’s winning seniors were Juliana Lovett and Christopher Flaherty who wrote to the theme of, “Why are veterans important to this country?” As it’s been in previous years, Paulis admitted choosing the winning entries proved to be quite the challenge. “The entries this year were extraordinary and it was difficult choosing but Juliana’s and Chris’s essay really epitomized the sacrifices veterans misses milestone events like holidays, make for not only this country but birthdays and father-daughter dances. around the world,” she said. When asked about his reaction to Because of the pandemic, the site hearing his daughter read her essay of the award ceremony was changed for the first time, her father admitted from Massapequa Park village hall to that he cried. Lovett’s opening paragraph started, Massapequa’s American Legion Hall “The year 2008 showed me firsthand 1066, a smaller venue with family, why veterans are important to this friends and veterans attending while country. My kindergarten year was donning masks and observing social different from other children as distancing. The change of venue my after-school hours were proved to be particularly spent in preparation for heartwarming for Paulis, “talking to Daddy’s who won a similar head” on Skype or contest here when she deciding what I was a high school Service is not just a senior. word put on a résumé. would include in my video log. It never “This hall is For veterans, it is a occurred to me that very special to me vow to protect one’s documenting the because in 1971, the country. seven-minute-long American Legion had —Juliana Lovett trip my hamster took an oratorical competiaround the house in its tion and it was, ‘Why Is the neon pink exercise ball would Constitution Important To This be the only time that my dad would Country,’ she recalled. “I entered it hear his child’s voice in weeks.” and won a $100 savings bond, which Lovett’s essay is divided into sections was a lot of money in 1971. And I thought, ‘What better place to bring it highlighting sacrifice (“the word didn’t back to than where it all started in this hit me until it reflected on our life as a hall?’” military family”), honor (“This word Lovett’s winning essay drew from is reserved for showing respect to the her experience growing up in a veterans of the United States”) and military family. Her father served service (“Service is not just a word put as an active-duty U.S. Marine who on a résumé. For veterans, it is a vow to served overseas through much of her protect one’s country”). She concluded childhood in places like Mogadishu, with “While my dad certainly did not Somalia. She touched on the exenjoy these sacrifices, he did it for the perience of having a parent who greater good of the country. Veterans

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PUBLIC NOTICE An election will be held on May 18, 2021 to fill a seat on the Library Board of Trustees, now held by Victor Fischer for a five year term beginning July 1, 2021. Nomination is by petition, copies of which may be obtained from the Business Office of the Library between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday to Friday, and from the District Clerk in the School District Superintendent’s Office. Properly completed petitions must be in the hands of the District Clerk, Jeanne Tyler, no later than 5:00 PM April 19, 2021. Ms. Tyler’s office is located in the Administration building of H.B. Mattlin Middle School. A minimum of 47 signatures is required on the petition of each nominee. Gretchen Browne, Secretary Library Board of Trustees

are so important to this country because they make sacrifices so that we can have freedoms and liberties that those less fortunate can only dream of having. It takes the most resilient of people to leave comfort for the benefit of others. I am very grateful to have witnessed sacrifice, honor, and service firsthand through my dad’s service….. He provided an excellent example to follow while growing up and continues to do so today. Those values will never leave him or his fellow veterans.” Flaherty’s essay covers the sacrifice veterans make for this country, the devastating effects of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the lifelong after-effects of war and why Veteran’s Day should be celebrated more than it is. Flaherty pointed out that, “Veterans do much more than put on their uniform and go to work.

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Veterans serve their country, not because of something they had been promised. They did not serve to lift themselves or obtain a place of honor. On the contrary, their service comes out of a place of honor they hold within themselves. Their bravery, compassion, and dedication make what they do and what they have given up all the more important. This selfless drive shared among veterans is truly the greatest form of love. Whether it is a love of one’s country, a love of one’s people, or a love of what is right, this powerful active love is what drives good to be fought for. It is what keeps the truth from being compromised.” In addition to the $500 check, Paulis gifted each winner a copy of Normal Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking (“You’re going to be going through a lot in life, especially with college, there are ups and downs and I always want you to think positively.”), a journal (“...sometimes you may want to take notes and think about your experiences in college.”) and a pocket-size book containing copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence (“I don’t think they teach enough about this in school nowadays”). What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: frizzo@ antonmediagroup.com

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Una elección se celebrará el 18 de Mayo de 2021 para ocupar un asiento en la biblioteca del Patronato, ahora sostenido por Victor Fischer por un período de cinco años comenzando el 01 de Julio de 2021. Nombramiento es a petición, copias de las cuales pueden obtenerse de la oficina de negocios de la biblioteca entre el horario de 9:00 a 16:30 del lunes al viernes y del Secretario del distrito en la oficina del Superintendente de distrito escolar. Peticiones completadas correctamente deben estar en manos de la Secretaria del distrito, Jeanne Tyler, no mas tarde de 17:00 19 de Abril de 2021. Oficina de la Sra. Tyler se encuentra en la escuela de administración edificio de H.B. Mattlin media. Se requiere un mínimo de 47 firmas en la petición de cada candidato. Gretchen Browne, Secretario biblioteca Junta de Síndicos 223279 S

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And The Band Played On

armingdale High School is proud to announce the students who have been selected by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) to participate in All-State and All-National performing groups. Eight outstanding student musicians were selected for All-State honors along with two alternates. Two of Farmingdale’s elite musicians were chosen as alternates for All-National Ensembles. Special congratulations to Cooper Malanowski who was selected for both All-State Jazz and All-State Wind Ensemble and Joseph Connors who was selected for both All-State Symphony Orchestra and as an alternate with the All-State Symphonic Band. All-National Alternate Honors Aidan Kelly-Tenor-Mixed Chorus Gabriella Sferlazza-Alto-Mixed Chorus All-State Honors Heather Cacace-Alto 1-Mixed Chorus Antonio Castano-Viola-Symphony Orchestra Joseph Connors-Multiple PercussionSymphony Orchestra Abigail Faber-Double BassSymphonic Band

accomplished performers are chosen, which is why our music department is so proud of these high-achieving Dalers.” Farmingdale teachers who sponsored the musical efforts include Orchestra Director Therese Mannino, Chorus Director Jessica Mischke and Wind Ensemble Director Gina Pellettiere. Along with proud high school music staff members: Matthew DeMasi, Joseph Franzino, Ed Kozlowski and Barbara Lieberman. The New York State School Top Row from left: Greg Warnokowski, Therese Mannino, Jessica Mischke, Music Association (NYSSMA) is the Joseph Franzino, Abigail Faber, Gina Pellettiere, Matthew DeMasi, Barbara New York affiliate of the National Lieberman, Edward Kozlowski, Dr. Sam Thompson, Cooper Malanowski Association for Music Education. Bottom Row from left: Joseph Connors, Tyler Hothersall, Kaitlyn Cavallo, NYSSMA is a professional organizaAntonio Castano, Gabriella Sferlazza, Aidan Kelly, Heather Cacace tion that evaluates student musicians (Photo courtesy of The Farmingdale School District) in New York state from elementary school to high school. Each spring, Tyler Hothersall-Tenor-Vocal Jazz thousands of students register through Aidan Kelly-Tenor 1-Mixed Chorus “The Farmingdale School District their school music programs to attend Cooper Malanowski-Tromboneis most proud of our All State and NYSSMA Evaluation Festivals where Instrumental Jazz All National musicians and alterthey are adjudicated. Cooper Malanowski-Trombone-Wind nates,” Director of Fine Arts Greg For more information about the Ensemble Warnokowski said. “The competition Gabriella Sferlazza-Alto 1-Mixed is very rigorous because students from Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit www.farmingdaleChorus every county across New York State schools.org and like theFacebook compete against each other for All page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict. All-State Alternate Honors State and students from every state —Submitted by the Farmingdale Kaitlyn Cavallo-Mixed Chorus of the United States compete for All School District Joseph Connors-Timpani National, Only the most talented and

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February Snapshot:

Long Island Real Estate Market T he February 2021 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk and Queens housing data recorded on OneKey MLS, was $552,100 representing a 16.2 percent increase over last year’s reported price of $475,000. Nassau County reported a $600,000 closed median home price in February representing an increase of 14.3 percent over $525,000 reported by the MLS last year. Suffolk County reported a closed median price of $475,000, which represents an 18 percent increase over $402,444 reported last year. Queens reported a closed median home price of $630,000 representing an increase of 8.6 percent over $580,000 reported by the MLS last February. The total number of available residential listings in February 2021 on the MLS is 11,591 which represents a decrease of 24.4 percent over last year. Island-wide, the monthly closed sales activity amounted to 3,150 listings, which is down 11 percent from last month, but up overall 18.5 percent from last year. The available residential inventory in February 2021 is at 11,191, a decrease of 24.4 percent from this time last year. Visit www.onekeymls.com/market-statistics to view monthly market update reports published for each county. —Submitted by OneKey MLS

This Nassau County single-family home at 312 Lowell Ave. in New Hyde Park recently sold for $624,000. It is a nice, clean cape-style home with hardwood floors, air conditioning and spacious living space. Built in 1952, this home is move-in ready and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a first floor master bedroom and an eat-in-kitchen. Annual taxes are at approximately $10,487. —Courtesy of OneKey MLS

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Celebrity Interior Designer Jonathan Rachman:

Home Decorating Tips For 2021 BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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For most, home renovation wasn’t on the 2020 vision board, but after half a year of shelter in place, we realize our personal space and professional needs must merge. As one of the Bay Area’s top interior innovators Jonathan Rachman, celebrity interior designer, has been helping clients reconfigure, redecorate and reorganize their homes to accommodate all the roles (from office to day care to gym) a modern living space now plays.

ome of the design modifications Rachman has seen in the field this year include: • Practicality and expansion for home office space. Before the pandemic, most people didn’t have the need to dedicate a room for an office but now look to transform guest rooms into offices or have offices seamlessly mesh into living spaces. • Open kitchens becoming the “central command” of homes • Sunroom extensions to integrate the outdoors • Mudrooms no longer serve as formal entries, but as post-outdoor “decontamination” areas. Rachman never received formal education in interior design but rather trained in fashion and hospitality management in Switzerland. These

two elements carried over to his design style and as a self-proclaimed romantic, he passionately believes that good design much like happiness, comes from within and should always tell a story. He also believes that every color, as well as hue and temperature have the power to affect us mentally and emotionally. Most people have been conditioned from early on either culturally or geographically to be influenced by how we perceive various colors. Now more than ever, as most are in quarantine, mental health has become a primordial part of his design process. Rachman attributes his aesthetic to be a combination of East and West, he is not one to follow trends but is wise to respect those before him. Hubert de Givenchy, Monsieur

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Dior are the two legends that always inspire him: classic and iconic. As an avid traveler, Rachman has explored most corners of the world and his gorgeous interiors have graced the covers of many stylish magazines such as Elle Décor, Modern Luxury Interiors California, California Home + Design, Haven and KDHamptons to name a few. He caught his big break when he ventured to start his own business as a florist and was discovered by Marc Jacobs. He was asked to do the arrangements for his San Francisco flagship store and via word of mouth managed to pick up high end clientele, one of them being The Four Seasons Luxury Hotels. San Francisco-based multi-hyphened creative, event planner to the elite and owner of Jonathan Rachman Designs adds author to his repertoire with the release of his memoir, The Garlic Peanut Story. This came from a desire to pay tribute to a beloved adopted sister and was written after her passing, via Rachman’s letters of gratitude that reveal a tumultuous journey in an archipelago where persecution

Celebrity designer Jonathan Rachman of LGBTQ remains commonplace. Through The Garlic Peanut Story he expresses his gratitude for a sister whose love sustained him through a painful childhood while recollecting the pain of being born different and growing up queer in a large and dysfunctional family. He also goes on to contemplate on his travels abroad, learning to write and the discovery of gay mentors who empowered him with good counsel and kindness.

44 Clock Tower Lane, Old Westbury, NY 4 Beds • 5 Bath • 1 Half Bath • $2,398,000 This one-of-a-kind Colonial, set on nearly 2 acres and sitting at one of the highest points in Old Westbury, boasts breathtaking views. Part of the original 660 acre Morgan estate, a historic setting dating back to the mid 1800’s. Liza Bendett Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker liza.bendett@compass.com M: 917.868.8745

Melanie Cogan Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker melanie.cogan@compass.com M: 516.319.1623

35 Deerpath Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 4 Beds • 3 Bath • $1,349,000 Mint condition and perfectly located Old Norgate ranch. This special East Hills home offers curb appeal, modern amenities and luxurious finishes throughout. Jessica Epstein Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker jessica.epstein@compass.com M: 516.445.4744

The Scout Residential Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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The Scout Residential Team at Compass brings the full suite of assistance and services to clients across the North Shore. We are experts in our communities, where we are working and raising our own families.

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Why Work With Shelley? “Shelley sold my home in a tough market using creative techniques and her extensive contacts in the business. She is honest, hard working and professional. I would definitely work with Shelley again when the need arises.”

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous works, Fallingwater was designed in 1935 and completed in 1937. It is an example of Wright’s organic design style. The house is well integrated with the environment, with gravity defying cantilevered balconies.

Fresh Insight Into The Architectural Genius Of Frank Lloyd Wrightt

- Kathy O.

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

This book presents—for the first time—how this discipline works. It presents the author’s discovery, rank Lloyd Wright asserted that his works achieved great- based on years of study (punctuated by a few critical “eureka ness through the application moments”), of the geometrical of “the discipline of a great ideal... the ideal of internal order, the inte- vocabulary and governing rules of this “severe” discipline. gration that is organic” but, apart Each of 15 case studies reveals from a few scattered, cryptic clues, the process of differentiation based he never explained this discipline. on these geometries, graphically Nor have his many followers—depresented in sequences of images spite their myriad evaluations, superimposed on Wright’s plans poetic descriptions and insightful that are easily understood by the analyses. lay aficionado but In Art, Vision, and also ready for evaluSymmetry: The Hidden ation by the scientifiGeometry of Frank Lloyd cally or professionally Wright, author John H. trained. Shoaff explains the disciArt, Vision, and pline—the discipline that Symmetry takes the gave Wright’s buildings, reader to the “heart as Wright frequently of the discipline and asserted, “such vitality, the source of the true integrity and magic as achievement of Frank they had.” The book Lloyd Wright.” It will be of value to does so in a way that laymen and professionals alike can understand. aficionados, architectural students and neuroscientists. And it places Wright gave the first clue to his a brick in a bridge to be built “discipline” when he wrote: “The differentiation of a single, certain, between art and science. Art, Vision, and Symmetry simple form characterizes the form is published by Mission Point of one building.” But he left us Press and is available in stores with the challenge of finding the process of differentiation that had and online. The retail prices are $24.95 for softcover and $34.95 for to follow—”the integration that is hardcover. Visit www.johnhshoaff. organic”—that would yield a final net for more information. masterpiece. specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Shelley Scotto Founding agent of Compass North Shore Licensed Associate RE Broker shelley.scotto@compass.com M: 516.816.7428 O: 516.517.4751

Shelly Scotto Is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker affiliated with Compass. Compass is a Licensed Real Estate Broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws.

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Founding Agents of Long Island Nicholas Colombos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson nick.colombos@compass.com M: 917.453.9333 O: 516.517.4751 Angela Dooley Licensed Real Estate Salesperson angela.dooley@compass.com M: 516.315.7781 O: 516.517.4751

Ann Heaney Licensed Real Estate Salesperson ann.heaney@compass.com M: 516.647.4388 O: 516.517.4751 Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 O: 516.517.4751

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Mark Leventhal brings a wealth of industry knowledge and local expertise to every client and transaction. “I have bought and sold 4 homes over the years and Mark was by far the most attentive and hard working agent I’ve ever had. His level of personal consultation in regard to selling our house was outstanding. He helped us plan out minor renovations to improve the property. Mark is very knowledgeable of the homes in the area and helped us price the property perfectly for a quick sale. We could not be happier with the results and with Mark. He is extremely friendly, responsive, professional and works hard for you. I would not hesitate in using Mark for any future real estate transactions. 5 Stars!” — Adam T.

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Founding Agent of North Shore, Long Island Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker mark.leventhal@compass.com M: 516.330.8001 · O: 516.517.4751 Mark Leventhal is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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An example of a customized kitchen kit. (Photo courtesy of RTA Outdoor Living)

A How To On Outdoor Kitchen Kits

pending time at home has taken on a new meaning these days. For many of us, the home is now also the office and school rolled into one. You’re probably itching for a change of scenery—a getaway. You can easily create a luxury vacation experience right in the comfort of your own home. The beauty of having an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is your home becomes ‘the hangout.’ You can enjoy the outdoors, delicious food and refined social connection all from your yard. RTA Outdoor Living is unique in the market as they are one of the only companies offering ready-to-assemble outdoor kitchen kits. The process starts with high-performance concrete surrounds and countertops that RTA manufactures in-house. These panels and countertops are durable, designed to withstand harsh winters and coastal climates. Fully finished panels and countertops are shipped straight to your door with appliances. RTA has partnered with Coyote Outdoor Living for top-of-the-line appliances that

come with every kitchen. Once arrived, all you have to do is assemble. You need only a friend to help and a power drill to assemble this outdoor kitchen kit. A few hours later, the project will be completed and you’ll have some delicious food on the grill. Normally an outdoor kitchen project can take anywhere from three weeks to a few months from start-to-finish. RTA outdoor kitchen kits can be shipped to your doorstep in as little as one to two weeks (more for custom) and assembled in one afternoon. Aside from being quick and easy to assemble, these outdoor kitchen kits are highly customizable. There are many finish options, layout options, size options and nearly endless Coyote appliances to choose from. In fact, RTA has a free online design tool that allows homeowners to design their custom kitchen in about five minutes. These are just a couple reasons why Skip Bedell of Spike TV’s Catch a Contractor decided to work with RTA for his backyard living project. —Submitted by Gabrielle Desmarias Content Writer, RTA Outdoor Living

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Nantucket Colonial which has been completely rebuilt & expanded down to the studs with the finest craftsmanship & has the most incredible water views of Manhasset Bay and is just footsteps to our town, library, & parks. This 4-bedroom & 3.5-bath home has a 2-story cathedral entrance and offers living room, dining room, powder room, large open gourmet kitchen that opens to a spectacular great room with fireplace & sliding doors leading to a private rear deck with scenic water views. Central air, gas heat, central vac, water filtration, custom closets, radiant heat in kitchen & basement, attic space & large basement. Low taxes, close distance to town & train. MLS# 3295265. $1,295,000.

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Pristine 4-bedroom Center Hall Colonial in the majestic Beacon Hill neighborhood situated on almost 1/3-acre. Open concept living with expansive living room with windows galore & dining room that opens to a large chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters and great exposed brick wall. Relax and unwind in the family room with vaulted ceiling, skylight windows, custom built-ins, wood burning fireplace, sliding doors to rear private deck & mudroom. Second floor has master bedroom with master bath, 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Beacon Hill Association with membership and dues. Close distance to town, train, shopping & dining.MLS# 3295933. $1,389,000.

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Homeowners Devoting Spending To Home Remodeling Projects Curb appeal BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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Now is the time to fix air leaks, update insulation and check structural issues. According to Energy Star, sealing air leaks and adding insulation can provide up to a 10 percent savings on your energy bills. Projects that cut energy costs help your wallet, and low energy bills are also attractive to homebuyers.

determine the best options.

While you may want to tackle a do-it-yourself project, many remodeling projects should be left to the professionals. Safety and structural issues often come up when Window World, America’s largest the total project cost—just in case. homeowners try to tackle in-depth replacement window and exterior projects themselves. Interview several You may want what’s “new and remodeling company, locally based contractors, reach out to their former now” in your home, but think in Farmingdale, share its top seven Energy-efficient windows clients and get advice from friends. about resale value. What’s Remodeling Don’ts Guide to help regulate the temperature Never settle on a contractor based trendy today won’t necessarily be homeowners move on from the inside your home all year long, solely on cost; get a feel for their work. in style five years down the road. wrong remodeling projects and focus lowering utility bills. Install new Consider classic designs and styles on the right ones. replacement windows to increase Window World is located at 33 and get advice from a designer. “Homeowners are redirecting your home’s resale value. A local Hempstead Tpke. in Farmingdale. their spending habits to make major Don’t forget about curb appeal. home repair expert can come to your Visit www. windowworld.com or call changes to their homes, as opposed The outside of your home is the home for a free assessment to help 516-377-3500 for more information. to spending money on their daily first thing buyers will notice. commute or on a family vacation,” Spruce up your yard, power wash said Window World Chairman and your house, and replace your siding CEO Tammy Whitworth. “However, to boost your home’s curb appeal just because a project makes sense and resale value. Consider installing now doesn’t mean it will pay off down vinyl siding, which is energy efficient, the road.” deters termites and resists cracking and surface scratches.

ome renovations have skyrocketed over the past year, but some projects are more worthwhile than others. Local homeowners are wasting money on the wrong projects that won’t pay off in the end.

TOP 7 REMODELING DONT’S GUIDE

Setting an unrealistic budget It pays to set aside extra money for your remodeling projects. Surprises pop up, and you don’t want to revisit projects later because of sub-par work now. Plan on spending an extra 15 percent to 20 percent of

According to Remodeling’s Cost vs. Value report, replacing your garage door is one of the best home repair projects when it comes to resale value, with an average of 95 percent of the cost recouped. When it comes to color, white is the most popular and will offer the best resale.

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Classic, not trendy

uggling a variety of moving tasks isn’t easy. However, with the right organizational know-how, it can be done. While not all of us (read: most of us) are born with a pro organizer mindset, it doesn’t mean we can’t achieve an organized move. With the help of today’s moving tools, it’s easier than ever to put together a coordinated relocation. Download helpful moving apps Harness the power of technology to make your upcoming move an easier, smoother experience. Here are six helpful moving apps to assist with all of your moving needs. Realtor.com—This real estate app helps users find homes, apartment rentals and open house listings directly from the MLS. It also allows users to research neighborhoods, home prices and schools to find their dream house. LetGo—Need to purge your stuff before a move? This mobile app makes it easy to sell your belongings at the touch of a button. ParkMobile—Whether you’re renting a truck rental or driving your own car, ParkMobile may come in handy when reserving street parking. Sortly—Described as “the ultimate organizer app,” Sortly helps users create a visual inventory of their belongings with photos, tags, notes, and more. Nextdoor—Connect with neighbors, sell household belongings and find local home improvement professionals with the Nextdoor mobile app. Houzz—The mobile app helps users find home remodeling professionals, as well as inspiration for home design and decor. Create a moving binder Creating a master moving binder is one of the strategies for staying organized during a move. Not only do moving binders make it easy to keep track of all moving contracts and receipts, but they also help consolidate all tasks into one easy-tofind place. Items that can be stored inside of a moving binder include: moving checklists, moving receipts, utility company phone numbers, list of donations, donation receipts,

Nine Tips For Getting Organized During A Move BY MARIAN WHITE

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Get organized before you move. floor plans, design/decor ideas, contractor bids, medical and school records, financial documents, moving paperwork and more. Print customized checklists Moving to a new home often involves many moving parts. From dealing with moving company logistics to handling financial obligations, there are numerous details to keep track of during a busy move. Unfortunately, figuring out what you need to do and when you need to do it isn’t easy. The solution? Create a comprehensive moving checklist for your upcoming relocation. Having this list of to-dos on-hand will make it possible to manage the moving parts of your move, and do so in an organized and timely manner. Color code moving boxes Labeling your moving boxes by corresponding room? Take it one step further by color coding those labels. This will make it easier to spot your belongings on the moving truck and in your new home. Fortunately, you can find color-coded labels marked with corresponding rooms from a number of retailers including Walmart and Amazon. You can also create your own color-coded system with multicolored tape. For example, assign all boxes marked with yellow tape to the kitchen, all boxes marked with pink tape to the bedroom, etc. Plan a packing strategy Don’t just pack up your belongings

willy-nilly. Instead, come up with a room-by-room packing strategy for moving. To begin, decide which rooms and closets to tackle first. Start with the rooms containing non-essentials (in other words: items you won’t need in the weeks leading up to your move). This could include the guest bedroom/bathroom, library, storage closet, playroom, basement, attic and seasonal clothing in your closet. Rooms that should be packed up last include the kitchen and bedrooms. These rooms will most likely need to be used in the days leading up to your move. Make a list of box contents As you pack your boxes, make a list of what each box contains. This will help you to keep track of your belongings (what’s been packed and what hasn’t been packed) and will help with locating your items after the move. A popular method is to number all boxes and then write itemized lists for each corresponding numbered box. Other ways to include itemized lists include placing the lists inside of the boxes or taping the lists to the outside of the boxes. Utility companies’ contacts Need to cancel or transfer your utilities when you move? Make sure to keep all utility information organized by keeping a list of contact numbers for each monthly service provider. Utilities may include cable and internet, water and sewer, gas, electricity, satellite, security system,

trash and phone. Once contact numbers have been compiled, we recommend keeping the list inside of your moving binder. Organize donations Make a list of all furniture, clothing and other household belongings that you wish to donate before or after the move. Once the list is complete, decide where you want to donate these items. After donating your items to a charity, you should receive tax-deductible donation receipts. To avoid losing these receipts, place them inside of your moving binder, along with your itemized list of donated belongings. Local recommendations include Big Brother/ Big Sister, Lupus Foundation and Vietnam Veterans of America. Pack an essentials box Finally, don’t forget to pack your moving day essentials box or bag. Without it, your move could end up being a less than pleasant experience. We recommend first making a checklist of all moving day essentials. This way you won’t forget something important at the last minute. Essentials may include medications, toiletries, an extra set of clothes, ID and credit cards, important documents, baby necessities, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, a tool kit, pet essentials and bottled water. —Marian White writes for Moving. com, part of the Realtor.com network

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The Maria Babaev Team

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Stuart Caspi

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Move-in Ready Décor

Make your new home move-in ready with a fresh makeover. (MG+BW)

Advice from the professionals at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams BY CHRISTY HINKO

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t’s a new year and believe it or not, people are sticking to their script of new year, new me, new digs. A new home means a fresh, exciting chance to make some lively and fun changes to your home decorating style.

time to get help, which is what’s so great about Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ Virtual Design program as Virtual Designers are available to accommodate scheduling and customize the design experience for each person’s needs.” When you think about redecorating your home, whether it is a new home or it’s well lived-in, you need some basics. A comfortable home must have comfortable seating in the living room, dining room, bedroom or den. How do you know what’s truly essential? “While this is specific to every person or family, decorating can happen in layers,” Erno said. “The first layer should always be selecting items you spend the most with or the most time looking at such

The moving process by itself can be pretty intensive. The task of packing, moving, unpacking and setting up home is a huge undertaking. Before you unpack, visualize how you want to decorate your new home before you unpack and settle in. Decorating a blank canvas can seem a little unnerving at first, but it is a great opportunity to make it your own in a fresh new way the next time around. We caught up with Michael Erno, vice president of trade and virtual design for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, to ask about some of the current trends, who’s taking interior design into their own hands, who’s seeking professional design advice and overall, how to get started making your new home move-in ready. “Everyone needs move-in styling help, in some way; I think the support needed can vary,” Erno said. Bedroom furniture is essential “The biggest challenge is finding to being move-in ready. (MG+BW)

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as a sofa, bed and maybe one or two pieces of art as well as something special for every space of the home. For example, bedding for the bedroom, glassware for the kitchen, vases for the dining room, etc. This way, the design process has begun for the ‘whole home.’ “Take your time with selecting pieces for spaces you haven’t yet decided on how to use,” Erno added. “If you’re not sure how you’ll live in a particular space, live in it first, then see how you would decorate it.” Making the room reflect your personality and style can be overwhelming if you have never given it much thought, or if it has been years since you have given your personal decorating preferences a little shake up and update. Where do you start? How to you find your style? Should you play it safe and buy a decor-in-a-bag, one size fits all set-up? Probably not. “You only need one thing to start with, it could be a rug you love, or the color of a fabric, then you can go into the ‘idea’ of what that would look like in

a space,” Erno said. “I’ve often heard and found it useful for people to look at their closet and see what pieces they gravitate towards for color and texture. Sometimes, it’s even helpful to start off with what you don’t like, that can often get you to what you do like and love. “I think it’s always a good idea to seek out professional interior design help as it’s something that’s often out of many people’s comfort zones and again, design help is really catered to the person’s needs whether it’s coming up with an initial plan or taking an idea you love and making it make sense for the home, there’s a lot to discover,” Erno added. “I think people have always wanted to refer to design help and possibly haven’t had access or time; design help is definitely more accessible,” Erno said. “We’ve adapted to the world of virtual and by making appointments it’s convenient to get design support that’s needed and it’s also been a way for people to connect, which we now understand the importance of more than ever.” Decorating your new home so that it mirrors your style and personality will help you fall in love with it from the very beginning. Visit www.mgbwhome.com/ design-services.html to check out Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ Virtual Design Services or call 855730-9999 for more assistance with their interior design services.

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A New York Guide To Homeowner Insurance BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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nsurance.com recently published a valuable resource for people insuring a home in New York. The insurance comparison site explains crucial aspects of homeowner insurance and advises on how to secure the best and least inexpensive options.

The guide explores: • Five best homeowner’s insurance companies in the state • Cheapest home insurance carriers in the state • Rates by ZIP code • State-specific homeowner’s insurance calculator • Rates by city • Rates by company • Rates by coverage level • Discounts available in the state • Home-auto bundle discounts • FAQs for New York homeowners “Consumers facing financial challenges may be looking for every possible opportunity to save money,” Michelle Megna, Insurance. com’s editorial director said. “We’ve compiled a wide range of relevant information in one resource to help New York residents research the best value for their home insurance premium money.”

According to Insurance.com your current home and doesn’t research, the best home insurance take into account land value. You companies in New York include: can figure out how to calculate • New York Central Mutual: best for home replacement cost by looking price at building materials used for your • American Family: best for custom- home, using online calculators or er service you can hire an appraiser to do it • Safeco: best for claims for you. Discuss your replacement • Allstate: best for home-auto cost estimate with your insurance bundle agent or insurer and confirm that • Nationwide: best for online claims you have coverage limits approand quoting priate for your situation. It’s also The most expensive ZIP codes for advisable to have $300,000 worth home insurance in New York City of liability insurance.” (10028 and 10023), Location is chief both with average among the factors rates above $2,300 that affect home per year. The least insurance rates, expensive ZIP but also relevant “Consumers facing codes are East are the home’s Rochester, Fairport financial challenges may square footage, be looking for every and Penfield with building costs possible opportunity to in the area, local average rates of save money,” $944 or below. crime rates and With an average said Michelle Megna, Insurance. the likelihood of monthly rate of certain types of com’s editorial director $87 ($1,045 annudisasters. “It’s best to review your insurance ally), New York Central tops the list for the least expensive homeowner needs at least once a year before insurance in the state. Great Neck your policy renews, as you may be (11023) finds a spot in the highest in able to find the same coverage at a the state with an average of $2,369 cheaper rate. You should also assess annually. your insurance needs if you’ve done “Your homeowner’s insurance work on your home, for instance policy should have enough built an addition or had major dwelling coverage to match your renovations done. You want to be home’s full replacement cost,” sure your coverage limits keep pace Megna said. “Replacement cost is with the cost to rebuild your home not market value. Instead, it’s how to prevent yourself from being much you would need to rebuild underinsured,” Megna said.

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This stunning single-family waterfront home built in 1957 at 9 Gatsby Ln. in Great Neck recently sold for $9,600,000. It has six bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms. It has a grand ballroom with high ceilings and a wet bar. The eat-in-kitchen is formal and the library is crafted from cherrywood. The 1.51 acre lot is set high on a bluff with a double-tier retaining wall. —Photo courtesy of OneKey MLS Insurance.com is a member of the company’s expert research and publishing division. Insurance is a trusted online resource dedicated to educating consumers on auto, home, health and life insurance, developing relationships directly with carriers to offer consumers comparison rates from multiple companies. Since 2001, Insurance. com’s industry-first online tools, data-based reporting and experienced experts have helped consumers make informed insurance-related decisions, so they can choose the right insurance for their individual needs. Review the complete guide: New York homeowners insurance (www.insurance.com/ new-york-homeowners-insurance) The report enables customers to not only research the coverage available in New York but facilitates determining the options that best suit their needs.

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Is Buying A Second Home On Your 2021 To-Do List? Here are some of the things you need to consider BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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wning a second home can provide retirees—or even younger families—a mountain retreat or a house at the beach for those family vacations or quick weekend getaways. But if buying a second home was on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2021, be sure to consider all the upsides and downsides before committing, said Patrick Rush, CEO of Triad Financial Advisors. “Many retirees end up regretting it,” Rush said. “They feel they are forced to go to that second home every weekend just because they spent so much on it. A vacation property or second home can certainly provide a lot of joy, but it rarely works out financially.” That doesn’t stop people from buying them, though. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that Americans own about 7.4 million second homes, which is about 5.6 percent of the total housing stock. “People tend to purchase a second home either as a rental property or a vacation home, which they might also rent for part of the year,” Rush said. “But unless you’re in a hot real estate market, the return on investment usually isn’t worth the hassle. There are better ways of growing your money.”

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INVESTING IN A SECOND HOME INCLUDE: Real estate doesn’t automatically mean easy money. People mistakenly believe real estate provides a guaranteed return, but that’s not always true. Rush recalled one client who, over Rush’s vehement objections, withdrew all of his retirement money to build an expensive second home. The client was certain the house would pay off, but he eventually was forced to sell it for half his investment.

A home in the mountains Consider the overall impact and dealing with tenants is a hassle. on your life. You can hire a property manager, but Most people don’t have endless that has its own disadvantages.” streams of money, even if they have Renting can work just as well. done well for themselves financially. While it might feel So, a splurge in one area exhilarating to own a often requires a sacrifice mountain home in in another. North Carolina or “If you want the a Pacific Ocean second home, then beach house, perhaps an Alaskan Rush said ancruise won’t be in other option is the budget,” Rush simply to rent a said. “It comes down place for a week to what your priorior a weekend ties are.” whenever you’re in A home by the sea Upkeep can become need of a getaway. overwhelming. None of this means People tend to overlook the a second home is always a ancillary costs that make owning a mistake, Rush said. second home expensive, Rush said. One client whose parents died Take those into consideration as you and left her a generous inheritance make your decision. wanted to invest the money in a “Property taxes, homeowner’s beach home. Rush warned her of the association dues, insurance, and potential pitfalls. maintenance start to add up,” he said. She teared up. She agreed it might “Renting the house out when you ar- not be the best financial decision, en’t using it does provide an income but when she and her sister were stream, but managing the property growing up, their parents took them

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every summer to Sunset Beach on the North Carolina coast. She wanted to continue that tradition for her children, her sister and her sister’s children. “It was a reminder that it’s not always about the numbers,” Rush said. “You have to weigh the return on investment against the emotional benefit. Financially, it wasn’t the best choice, but to her, it meant so much more. It was about keeping her parents’ memories alive. Some things truly matter more than money.” —Patrick Rush, the ForbesBooks author of the Amazon bestseller Gain Big and Give Back: Financial Planning with Intention, is the CEO of Triad Financial Advisors. He is a certified financial planner and NAPFA registered financial advisor. With more than two decades of experience, Rush has received national recognition as a top financial advisor by Forbes, Barron’s and the Financial Times. Triad Financial Advisors was recognized by the Invest in Others foundation as a Charitable Champion.

Forbearance Options Extended To Millions

White House issues executive order to lengthen moratorium BY CHRISTY HINKO

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ast month, the Biden Administration announced the extension of the COVID-19 forbearance and foreclosure protections for millions of homeowners across the country. As part of the White House’s commitment to deliver immediate relief for American families bearing the brunt of this crisis, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Agriculture announced a coordinated extension and expansion of forbearance and foreclosure relief programs. These critical protections were due to expire this month, leaving many at risk of falling further into debt and losing their homes. Now, homeowners will receive urgently needed relief as we face this unprecedented national emergency. Millions of Americans face continued hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering a housing affordability crisis. Today, one-infive renters is behind on rent and more than 10 million homeowners are behind on mortgage payments.

know what a homeowner has to do to take advantage of the extended moratorium. Here’s what Tayne had to say: •H omeowners should contact their mortgage servicer to request The moratorium will: forbearance or mortgage relief if • Extend the foreclosure moratorithey wish to take advantage of the um for homeowners through June moratorium. Note this only applies 30, 2021 to certain types of loans, though. • Extend the mortgage payment omeowner’s loans backed by •H forbearance enrollment window Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, until June 30, 2021 for borrowers and the USDA, are eligible. If you’re who wish to request forbearance not sure your loan would be eligible, • Provide up to six months of contact your servicer directly. additional mortgage payment • As a homeowner struggling to make forbearance, in three-month payments and meet the financial increments, for borrowers who obligations of your home loan, you entered forbearance on or before only have to explain to your loan June 30, 2020. servicer that you have a financial The Federal Housing Finance hardship related to the coronavirus Agency, overseeing Fannie Mae and pandemic. You won’t have to proFreddie Mac, extended forbearance vide proof at this time or be subject by three months for borrowers comto further questioning. ing to the end of their forbearance • If your loan qualifies as federally period. These coordinated actions backed, you may ask your servicer will cover 70 percent of existing for a forbearance of up to 180 days. single-family home mortgages. At the end of this period, it can be We spoke with Leslie H. Tayne, Esq., extended for an additional 180 days. founder and managing director of • Be sure to ask your loan servicer Tayne Law Group. We wanted to what options you have to pause

or reduce monthly payments temporarily. • Make sure you get any and every correspondence with your servicer in writing, take notes on your conversations and ask if there is a way to follow up with written correspondence to memorialize your conversation and the terms of your forbearance. • Note that you can easily do this yourself, and there should not be a charge for this as the request and assistance through your servicer is free. • Be careful to watch out for scams related to this, and with that, the red flag is a fee or request for financial information. “The moratorium on foreclosures is designed to help homeowners stay in their homes, mitigate the worry of losing their houses and assist homeowners with time to get finances under control; it’s one tool offered to those struggling,” said Tayne. “Homeowners have several options to consider if they’re experiencing financial hardship due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.” Tayne added, “Depending on the homeowner’s issues, additional

forms of help should be sought to work their way out of the financial problems.” Suppose it’s a loss of job or reduction in income, illness or family loss, or change in family circumstances that’s impacting the finances. “In that case, it’s essential to sit down and evaluate where you are now and where you need to be financially to meet expenses,” said Tayne. “This includes budgeting and personal debt management.” “The goal is to find ways to be financially secure where your needs are met with your income,” said Tayne. “It could be that the house you’re in is too costly, and the expenses will not meet your ability to pay; with that, decisions need to be made.” Financial attorneys, accountants, credit counselors, housing counselors and nonprofits are excellent resources to take advantage of if you need additional help. Nassau County residents can visit nassaubar.org, and Suffolk County residents can visit scba.org for more information. Nassau Suffolk Law Services has many avenues for assistance financially at nslawservices.org. New York’s Department of Financial Service website has a list of nonprofit housing counseling agencies (dfs.ny.gov). Tayne is an award-winning financial attorney and author of the book, Life & Debt, has more than 20 years of experience in consumer and business financial debt solutions. Her background spans in negotiations with large international banks and credit agencies for loans, lines of credit, credit cards and student loans. Tayne is the founder and managing director of the Tayne Law Group, P.C., a law firm headquartered in New York dedicated to debt solutions and alternatives to bankruptcy for individuals and businesses (www.taynelaw). She frequently provides her expertise on financial, credit and debt topics both as a public speaker and in the media, regularly contributing to outlets like the Huffington Post, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News and World Report, MSN, CNN and NBC.

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A New Breed Of Moving And Storage Opens On Long Island BY CHRISTY HINKO

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he COVID-19 pandemic has stretched into 2021 and many Americans are spending more time than ever at home – but some are ready to find a new home altogether. So much so that New York City natives are upgrading to spacious homes on Long Island at a rate of 48 percent over last year, according to newly released reports. Americans are fleeing big cities and relocating to more suburban neighborhoods mainly due to functionality—for large yards, designated areas in their home for remote work and workouts.

WE SPOKE WITH PETER WARHURST, THE CEO OF RED ROVER AND FOUNDER OF PODS ABOUT THE CURRENT TRENDS OF MOVING AND STORAGE.

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How’s business been this past year for you specifically here on Long Island? Business has been better than expected. It’s amazing but as

a startup during a pandemic, we’re actually beating our forecasts. We’re headquartered in Tampa, Florida and were planning on Long Island being our first foray into the Northeast region but not this soon. We pivoted for two reasons: • We wanted to see how well our long distance concept worked. The good news is that it has performed way beyond our wildest dreams. • We wanted to capture the high volume of people moving from the Northeast, particularly New York, to Florida. Florida is the number one state destination in the U.S. and a huge portion of that originates in New York–and Long Island is a big portion of that volume.

pretty evenly, with 53 percent being male. It is super encouraging that our concept has reached across such a diverse group of customers. I think part of it is that our trucks are brand new with all the latest safety features and our service is contact free.

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Are people leaving the city more, or Long Island more? Honestly, I can’t speak to that from our experience yet. We’re not currently advertising heavily in New York City. Most of our awareness driving activities are in Long Island and that is where we are seeing the biggest reaction. We are going to bring Red Rover closer to Manhattan—we have several sites we’re looking at in Brooklyn which will give potential New York City Who’s moving? Have you customers better access. But, I can seen one specific age or say, that we’ve been surprised at demographic on the move the most the number of people moving out of this year? Long Island. We’ve actually had more We’ve seen a wide demographic customers move from Long Island moving. It’s interesting, when to Florida than we have had people we started Red Rover we thought we move within Long Island. would be a heavy millennial brand Is it a good time to move? due to our great price-point and Is it safe to make a big move how easy we are to do business with right now? digitally. And while the 25-34 age Everyone’s situation is difdemographic is our largest group at ferent, but I certainly think 22 percent, we have nearly equal repwe’ve focused on safety and have resentation within the 35-44, 45-54, and 55-64 age groups. Gender is split introduced an extremely price

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competitive product that would enable just about anyone to move if they wanted to. But clearly, safety and social distancing has been a big driver of people wanting to relocate from dense urban areas to somewhere else. In today’s digital age, you can do everything online. With our service, we’re completely contactless and we do the long distance driving for you. We certainly didn’t plan for COVID but we are extremely well positioned for the consumer preferences it has caused—easy to use, no contact, all at a great price. A new solution backed by more than 150 years of expertise, Red Rover is focused on providing moving and storage solutions that are more affordable and convenient than traditional rental trucks or portable storage. With Fetchable Storage containers, you can pick up and drop off your containers at your convenience, no waiting on drivers and no hidden fees. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Red Rover was founded by Pete Warhurst, who founded PODS and has considerable experience and expertise in moving and storage. Visit RedRovers.com to learn more.

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Summer Fun At Boys & Girls Club

ummer camp registration is now open at the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich. The club’s exciting eight-week daycamp is designed with flexibility to fit families’ schedules and budgets offering helpful ways to save including a reduced fee schedule, membership perks, renewal rate discounts and sibling discounts. The club also offers a vast array of flexible scheduling options, such as extended care in mornings and afternoons, half-day and full-day hours as well as a choice to enroll just for a number of days and/ or weeks, rather than having to commit to an entire week, month or whole summer. So, get ready for another summer of fun at the Boys & Girls Club. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There may be limited enrollment per session, so early registration is advised.

Youngsters can have fun all summer long in a healthy and safe, welcoming, air-conditioned facility, open rain or shine, offering multiple game rooms, an art room, computer lab, a kitchen, a gymnasium and an outdoor area. The club provides organized recreational activities and enriching programs during the months of July and August. With guidance from dedicated camp leaders, a youth will be encouraged to try new things, create, explore and use their imaginations. Meals at lunchtime are served for an additional charge. Campers will be divided into grade-specific sub groups to include Mini Campers, ages three years old and toilet trained to five years old, not starting Kindergarten in 2021, weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. The full-day options are offered for grades K-7, weekdays from 9

Summer camp registration has started. a.m. to 3 p.m. (a camper can register for full day if they are entering kindergarten as of September 2021). Extended days are available in the mornings, from 7 to 9 a.m. and

afternoons, from 3 to 6 p.m. Applications and more detailed information regarding the programs are available at www.bgcoben.org, or may be picked up at One Pine Hollow

Rd., in Oyster Bay. For more information, contact the Boys & Girls Club at 516-922-9285. —Submitted by Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich

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Civics Education: The Path To Grasping Democracy

HOT OFF THE PRESSES Judy Patrick

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62 percent of citizens voted in the 2020 presidential election, turnout considered high compared to previous elections. The findings are part of the Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel 2020 study of U.S. democracy. While large majorities of

Americans agree on the importance of a number of democratic principles, the survey found clear disagreement about how well the country is doing living up to those principles. Take the freedom to protest, for example. The share of Americans who say the phrase “people are free to protest” describes the U.S. very or somewhat well fell from 73 percent in 2018 to 60 percent in 2019, according to the survey. The concept of free speech is easy to love until you hear something especially distasteful. That’s why understanding the reasons free speech are important is necessary to give life to the concept. Government transparency seems like a good idea until you’re a public school teacher with your salary posted for all to see. Learning how a bill becomes a law is fairly simple. Understanding the value of hearing all sides of the debate on that bill is more difficult. Wading through a torrent of

misinformation, spin and hyperbole is enough to make most people walk away in frustration. Certainly there’s a need for re-energizing civics education for our schoolchildren. That work has been neglected for far too long. But adults, too, need to work harder at understanding the past, the present and the future of our democratic system. For them, the best learning tool may be the newspaper on their doorstep. Newspapers do more than report on the village board meeting or school board election. Solid reporting offers clarity. Attention to detail and truth creates trust. The focus on community generates mutual respect. Being a watchdog underscores the value of good government. By listening, we promote dialogue. And by doing all of this edition after edition, they slowly fortify our democracy. —Judy Patrick is the New York Press Association (NYPA) vice president of editorial development.

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Americans learned a lot about government—especially that once-obscure process of impeachment—in the past year. But over time, we’ve lost ground when it comes to understanding and embracing our democracy’s basic values. That loss goes a long way to explaining our political division, brutal lack of civility in public discourse and erosion of trust in our basic institutions. Many people know basic events and processes of U.S. history. We remember, from our school days, the three branches of government, the concept of separation of powers and how a bill becomes a law. But Americans themselves are increasingly saying they aren’t living up to the democratic ideals and principles on which our country was founded. And fewer people see some principles, such as freedom to peacefully protest, as very important at all. The fundamental value of our democracy, for example, is self-government. Yet just

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Why It Is Illegal To Increase Federal Funding For The $11.2 Billion NY MTA LIRR East Side Access Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s proposal to provide the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) with more funding to pay for the $11.2 billion Long Island Rail Road East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal project is part of his new proposed $2 trillion national infrastructure program. This makes no sense. Since 2001, the total direct cost for MTA East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal has grown from $3.5 billion to $4.3 billion in 2003, $6.3 billion in 2006, $8.4 billion in 2012, $10.2 billion in 2014 and today $11.2 billion (plus $600 million more in financing costs). This does not include $4 billion more for indirect costs known as “readiness projects” carried off line from the official project budget. These are the $2.6 billion Main Line Third

Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Track, $120 million Ronkonkoma Yard Expansion, $44 million Great Neck Pocket Track, just to name a few that support direct implementation for East Side Access. Based upon past history, the final cost could go up again over time by a $1 billion or more. The promised opening service date has slipped on numerous occasions from 2009 to December 2022. The MTA has repeatedly increased the budget by billions and pushed back the first day of service by 13 years. The original Full Funding Grant Agreement between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and MTA was approved in December 2006. The $2.63 billion of FTA grant funding toward a $6.3 billion project cost remains unchanged

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(virtually all of which has already been spent) with the MTA as local sponsor having to cover the $5 billion and growing cost overruns. Ten years later in August 2016, the FTA-amended agreement was signed off by both FTA and the MTA. After years of negotiations, the MTA and FTA finally came to an agreement which would reflect the current cost and schedule. Both the cost went up and first revenue day of service slipped once more. A detailed project risk

assessment by the Federal Transit Administration independent engineer as part of the FTA-MTA 2016 amended Full Funding Grant Agreement predicted a final direct cost of $12 billion. Schumer’s proposal to provide more federal dollars for covering additional costs would be illegal. It would violate the Federal Transit Administration’s Full Funding Grant Agreement. The MTA has already programmed $800 million under the $51 billion 2020-24 Five Year Capital Plan to cover the balance of remaining costs. Most of the project’s $11.2 billion in direct costs have already been spent. The same is true for $4 billion in indirect costs for other supporting projects. —Larry Penner—transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit

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Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

Passover And Spiritual Cleaning On March 27, 2021, Saturday evening, Jewish people globally will begin celebrating the oldest continually practiced ritual to retell what is arguably the best known of all stories, to partake in the most widely practiced Jewish holiday—Passover: The festival of freedom. This is the time that reflects the story in the Bible how the Almighty passed over the doors of each slave’s family and from that point onward it’s a well-known story of exodus. Even though the Jewish people throughout millennia suffered tremendous persecution and more, the boundless hope, the light at the end of the tunnel was the connection and the remembrance of the great ancient exodus from Egypt. In preparation for this holiday, Jewish households are occupied with an incredible amount of cleaning. Often, (leavened bread) on Passover, we put so much of our focus into the quality of the cleaning that we forget to think about the spiritual meaning of these in order to not have chametz

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cleaning actions. Similarly, when we eat matzah during the week of Passover our thoughts are often on digestion–or lack thereof–rather than on the spiritual meaning of matzah. The spiritual meanings of chametz and matzah are actually the flip-sides of the very same Jewish Kabbalah mystical teaching. The characteristic of chametz is that it rises (think of dough rising into bread or cakes). According to the Kabbalah, rising symbolizes pride, while matzah, which is flat, symbolizes humility. Thus, the process of getting rid of our chametz is not just about getting rid of physical chametz. It is about ridding ourselves of our “spiritual chametz”—the negativity we build up in our lives that we need to find a way to let go of so we can embrace what is truly important. This year, like on every year, the conclusion of the eve of Passover celebration has the Haggadah statement: “This

In the Bible, Passover marks the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egyptian slavery, when God “passed over” the houses of the Israelites during the last of the 10 plagues. (Photo by Eczebulun/ CC BY-SA 3.0)

year we are slaves, next year we’ll be free.” For us, this year is a time that we cannot physically be with the family and friends. Some of us join Zoom, virtual, while others just miss being together with the family. Thus, this year we should make an arduous effort to get rid of our negative approach to life, sweep it away, have more gratitude,

appreciation and joy. May we have a meaningful Passover evening filled with positivity, light and true freedom, and may we continue our good deeds in striving to repair the world so that next year all people will be able to be together and live in real safety, peace and harmony. Happy and healthy Passover.

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The Bethpage Cyber Eagles, a team of student coders from John F. Kennedy Middle School, participated in the middle school junior division kidOYO hackathon on March 12. They are pictured here with computer literacy teachers and advisers Shannon Maloney and Christopher Attard. (Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District)

The Bethpage Cyber Eagles, a team of student coders from John F. Kennedy Middle School, participated in the middle school junior division kidOYO hackathon on March 12. A hackathon is a timed event in which teams compete against one another in coding challenges. Typically, school districts throughout Long Island gather to participate in a hackathon, but due to health and safety guidelines the Carle Place High School student members for Onto the Next Chapter of the National English Honor Society joined together and hosted its Books for Veterans book drive. Society members were able to raise more than 600 books and more than 100 CDs, DVDs and video games.

schools competed virtually. This year’s competition was a Samurai Conquest in which teams had to gain control of territories by completing coding challenges. The Cyber Eagles conquered two territories and finished fourth in the hackathon. The team is supported and trained by computer literacy teachers Christopher Attard and Shannon Maloney and Director of Technology Andrew Choi.

The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. is calling all runners, walkers, cyclists and wheelchair athletes for its first ever virtual 5K. Participants in the “Hugs for Sarah 2021 Virtual 5K” can run alone, with a friend or with a team, and all entrants will receive a custom race bib and medal. Registration will take place from April 1 to 30 with an entrance fee of $35. Visit www.thesarahgracefoun dation.org/shop-donate/ to sign up. “These are difficult times for many families, especially those of children with cancer,” Foundation President Matt Weippert said. “In the absence of in-person fundraising events, virtual events such as this become more critical in helping fulfill the Sarah Grace Mission: providing smiles to children with cancer, one child at a time.” All participants must provide an email address for their race bibs as well as a street address in order to receive their medals. Proof of finishing all 3.1 miles is not required to receive the medal, but the foundation is encouraging all participants to share photos form their virtual 5k with the hashtag #HugsForSarah5k. Participants can begin the race any time after registration, but must share their completion efforts prior to May 31. Anyone registering prior to April 10 will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card as well. All proceeds from the race will support the programs and activities of The

Sarah Grace Weippert, the namesake of the Sarah Grace Foundation, lost her nine-month battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November 2002 at 12 years old. A 5K race equals 3.1 miles, and this year, Sarah would have turned 31 years old on March 31. #HugsForSarah5k. (Photo courtesy of the Sarah Grace Foundation)

Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, an all-volunteer organization. Core programs include The Escape Hatch, Gabe’s Chemo Duck, The Bead Program, Sarah Grace’s Book Angels and holiday toy distributions. The foundation also provides financial aid for families, including meals, transportation, household expenses and funeral expenses. The foundation is currently working on additional virtual-based fundraising efforts. Visit www.thesarahgrace foundation.org/shop-donate if you would like to donate online. If you would prefer to mail in a donation, it can be mailed to the Foundation at 17 East Old Country Rd., Unit B, PMB 202, Hicksville NY 11801.

Seniors Nicholas Pascarella, left, and Chloe Santos led the drive. (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Senior Abani Ahmed from Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools was recently selected as a finalist for the Gates Scholarship. She is one of 600 high school seniors to be recognized and will move on to the interview round to determine if she will be one of the 300 scholarship recipients. This prestigious scholarship, established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is awarded to outstanding minority student leaders. It covers the cost of college attendance that is not covered by other financial aid and family contributions. This includes tuition, fees, room, board, books and transportation and may include other personal costs. To be considered for the Gates Scholarship, a student must be a high school senior and identify with one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American and/or Hispanic American. They also must be a United States

Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently announced that more than 2,000 pounds of food were collected at his food drive in Babylon Village on Saturday, Feb. 27, to benefit Long Island residents in Division Avenue High School senior need. Abani Ahmed was named a Gate “During this challenging time, we Scholarship Finalist. must ensure that everyone has the food (Photo courtesy of the Levittown they need,” Durso said. “Maintaining Public Schools) our food supply and ensuring that people have enough to eat—especially citizen, have a strong academic our most vulnerable populations—is standing and be interested in a responsibility we share as a comenrolling in a full-time, four-year degree program at a U.S. accredited, munity.” He added, “The 2,000 plus nonprofit, private or public college or pounds of food collected, will provide over 1,800 meals to Long Islanders university. In addition, these scholarship recipients have demonstrated needing food assistance. Thank you to all who donated, and thank you to leadership ability, personal success Island Harvest, the elected officials, and an excellent academic record.

From left: Village of Babylon Trustee Frank Seibert, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Assemblyman Michael Durso, Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams; Village of Babylon Trustee Dominic Bencivenga and Village of Babylon Trustee Anthony Cardali (Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Michael Durso’s office)

community leaders and youth organizations, whose contributions made the event a huge success.” All items collected through the program were donated to Island Harvest which delivers millions of pounds of food to Long Island-based food pantries, soup kitchens and other nonprofit organizations that offer food assistance to those in need.

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aturday, March 20, marked the official end of winter with the passing of the spring equinox. It is time to switch gears and give your home another quarterly once-over, both inside and out to prepare for the warmer months ahead. Here’s a handy checklist to get you started: This classic four-bedroom Port Washington home at 105 Murray Ave. sold on March 3 for $1,215,000 and is perfect for today’s lifestyle. This charming Victorian greets you with a wraparound porch and delights with bright, spacious rooms and lovely details throughout. Featuring a large eat-in kitchen with easy access to living and dining room, den/office, it is perfectly set on over-sized grounds and ideally located close to LIRR and Main Street. Beach rights with dues.

Move into this mid-block prime location at 18 Wakefield Ave. in Port Washington that sold on March 15 for $700,000. This home’s four bedrooms and two baths are well-maintained for a comfortable lifestyle. First floor has one bedroom, laundry room, full bath, living room, kitchen, dining room, den with pocket doors for privacy and a sliding door leading to a deck with an oversized manicured backyard.

· Inspect the roof · Clean and seal decking · Check caulking around windows · Remove storm windows, install screens · Check downspouts and splash blocks · Replace batteries in smoke detectors · Switch ceiling fans to counterclockwise · Have air conditioning serviced, change air filters · Spruce up the landscaping —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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POLICE REPORT Man Arrested For Hicksville Robbery

Second Squad detectives report the arrest of a male for an incident that occurred on March 8 at 1:40 p.m. in Hicksville. According to detectives, a male black subject entered Kay Jewelers, 600 Broadway Mall, withdrew a small bat and began smashing the glass display cases. After removing numerous pieces of jewelry and putting them into his backpack, he then fled the store. 911 was then called with a description of the subject. Responding officers began a search and located the subject, 22-year-old John Hernandez, with an unknown address, in the rear of a Maple Place home and placed him into custody without further incident. The backpack, that contained more than $18,000 in store merchandise, was recovered. Hernandez is charged with first and third-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree grand larceny and false personation. He was arraigned in Mineola on March 9.

Car Goes Into House In Levittown

Eight Precinct officers report the arrest of a Levittown man for an incident that occurred on March 9 at 4:45 p.m. in Levittown. According to officers, 53-year-old Robert Cunningham, while operating his car on Polaris Drive, left the roadway and struck a home causing significant damage to the residence. Upon police arrival, Cunningham was found to be in an intoxicated condition and was placed into custody. As a result of the collision, a resident of the home, an 84-year-old female, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Cunningham, who suffered minor injuries, was also transported to the hospital for treatment. Cunningham is charged with DWI and was arraigned in Mineola on March 10.

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reported injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Narcotics Arrest In East Meadow

Severe Fire In Westbury The Arson/Bomb Squad reports the details of a house fire that occurred on March 15 at 4:20 a.m. in Westbury. According to detectives, Third Precinct officers responded to a residential fire on Evelyn Avenue. Upon arrival officers observed a home, fully engulfed in flames and all residents safely out of the house. Due to the severity of the fire, officers evacuated the surrounding homes. Fire Departments from Westbury, Williston Park, Carle Place, Mineola, Garden City, Garden City Park, Roslyn, Jericho, Hempstead, East Williston, Manhasset-Lakeville, Albertson, North Merrick and Port Washington assisted with extinguishing the fire. Four houses were significantly damaged due to the fire. There were no

The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Huntington Station man for the criminal sale of a controlled substance that occurred on March 17 at 7:16 a.m. in East Meadow. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad Detectives, an investigation was conducted into the sale of narcotics near the Methadone Clinic, located in the vicinity of the Nassau University Medical Center at 2201 Hempstead Tpke. The investigation led to the arrest of defendant David Robinson, 62. Robinson is charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was arraigned on March 18 in Mineola.

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Road Rage Incident In Garden City

On March 12, Garden City Police officers investigated a road rage incident on Stewart Avenue at Nassau Boulevard where a male motorist reportedly exited his vehicle and then

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Great family events happening now around the Island FRIDAY, MARCH 26 Virtual Bingo Play Bingo from the safety and comfort of home while supporting Kids Need More, which aids children and families coping with COVID- 19 and other life-threatening illnesses. $10 donation to enter the Party Zoom Room. Room opens at 7 p.m. and calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Request to join at info@kidsneedmore.org or visit kidsneedmore.org/events. Treetop Adventures Season-opening weekend at The Adventure Park at Long Island, 75 Colonial Springs Rd. Gate 3, Wheatley Heights. Park is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Low- and high-rope courses and ziplines with 185 treetop platforms. The 14 trails are color-coded for comfort level. For kids and adults. Visit myadventurepark.com for tickets and information. New Music Series So Percussion makes its debut at Adelphi University’s New Music series with a concert of works written in the 21st century for a wide array of percussion. Concert will be broadcast live from the Concert Hall of Adelphi Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 and can be secured at www.adelphi.edu/events.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 Winter Market The Sea Cliff/Glen Cove Winter Market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 Village Square, at Bridge St. in Glen Cove. Selection of locally grown produce and goodies. All produce is grown using sustainable and chemical free growing practices. Weekly guest craft/artist vendors, too. Safety protocols followed. Every Saturday through April 24. Call 516-318-5487. Winter Hike The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning host this family-friendly event from 2 to 3 p.m. Explore the 17-acre preserve and learn how animals and plants survive the cold. Children will be kept entertained as they search to mark off their scavenger hunt,

learning the whole time. Masks and social distancing enforced. Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. $10/person. Register at www.cstl.org. Taj Mahal The Blues legend will be joined by Fantastic Negrito at 9 p.m. for a livestreamed concert hosted by Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington. The 50-year veteran with three Grammy wins and 14 nominations is considered a towering musical figure. Visit www. landmarkonmainstreet.org for link and to buy the $25 ticket. A portion will benefit the Landmark on Main.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 Kids Crafts Workshop The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor presents a virtual “Mermaids & Manatees” workshop for kids from 11 a.m. to noon. Discover how this marine mammal inspired the myth of the mermaid. Explore mermaid myths from around the world and create a mermaid of your own out of recycled materials and a little imagination. Free; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Register at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1 Gardens Open The Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Members do not need to make a reservation to visit. Westbury House is closed. Visit www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Adelphi University will livestream a percussion ensemble on March 26. (Alexander Lesnitsky | Pixabay)

Though Westbury House will not yet be available for tours, the grounds of Old Westbury Gardens will be open to the public on April 1. (Courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens)

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Spring into Space The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City, will host spring break activities from Saturday, March 27 through Sunday, April 4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. As the Mars Rover Perseverance begins its search for signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, the museum is exploring the question, “What’s out there?” Featuring a Current Night Sky planetarium show , family activities, scavenger hunts and exhibits. Social distancing and timed admissions. Visit www.cradleofaviation.org for tickets and information. Designer Gardens Hicks Nurseries is presenting a new experience in lieu of its traditional Flower & Garden Show. The Designer Gardens showcase opens March 10 and runs through March 28 and will feature “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 our Long Island homes. The top garden styles are covered ranging from classic to modern, seaside to urban, bohemian to paradise.” For more information, including safety protocols, visit www.HicksNurseries.com.

Garvies Point The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove, has a full slate of activities fro the spring break, March 27 to April 3. Crafts, nature walks and explorations, documentary films and other kid- and family-fiendly events. Museum and Gift Shop are open. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admision $5/adults, $3/children 5-12. For tickets visit www.garviespointmuseum.com.

Blood Drives

The New York Blood Center will hold drives at the following times and places. Saturday, March 27: Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Kiwanis Club of Levittown, 201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 28: TIMA-Long Island, 60 East Williston Ave., East Williston from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30: Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 2: St. Pius X Church, 270 Washington Ave., Plainview, from noon to 8:30 p.m. Appointments preferred. Call Sharon Sliva at 516-790-1644. Donors will have their temperatures checked and must wear a face mask or covering. Other health conditions apply. Visit donate.nybc.org to sign up and more information.

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Carolee Phyllis Kamin was a visionary and a co-founder, administrator and English teacher of Community School, an alternative high school in Great Neck, NY. Carolee shepherded generations through the challenges of adolescence, and beyond, maintaining profound friendships with many of her students long after she retired. Carolee was a brilliant teacher whose lessons extended far beyond the classroom. She inspired students to lead authentic, engaged lives and to exist in the present. She taught by example the importance of friendship, community, love, and life, and instilled the desire to learn in her students. Her legacy will live on in them. Carolee was born and grew up in Brooklyn. graduated from high school at 16 and Barnard at 20. She got her Ed.M. at Harvard before joining the faculty at Great Neck North HS. Carolee died peacefully on March 1, 2021. Retired, she maintained relationships with many of her former students, and had a large number of friendships from every stage of her life. Carolee loved NYC and took advantage of all the city has to offer. She knew every building, street, store, and especially, every restaurant. It was not unusual for her to be out every night — at dinner, theater, or a movie (prepandemic). Carolee was an avid and critical theater goer. She enjoyed opera, museums, and was a fan of art deco. Carolee was very politically aware and involved. The environment was a cause close to her heart. She loved animals, sunsets, the moon, and always had to have beautiful flowers in her home. Carolee was charming and had the unique ability to elicit the life story of a stranger in a matter of minutes. She described herself as a good interviewer. Maybe that’s what made her such a great listener and generous friend. Long before it was popular or easy, Carolee maintained an incredibly healthy diet. Everything inside and out of her body was organic. She loved eating different types of cuisine and enjoyed sharing her favorite restaurants with friends. Carolee was a traveler, a night owl, a life-long learner. She was a sports fan, and enjoyed football, and tennis, in particular. She was brilliant, stunning, interesting, kind, stylish, funny, loving, health conscious, cultured, strong, fiercely independent, and a little quirky. She was intensely stubborn, fiercely loyal, deceptively strong, and capable of immense joy. Carolee is survived by her chosen family, including her ‘daughter,’ Michele Lipson, devoted cousins, and a slew of friends. She will be missed beyond words.

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FARMINGDALE Mary Lynn Schelling, 65, of Farmingdale, passed away on March 11. Survived by her loving children Matthew (Deirdre) and Stacy and their father, Robert. Cherished sister of John (Sue) and the late Tony (Linda). Beloved companion of David Bliss. Devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Cremation was private. PORT WASHINGTON Frank A. Messina Jr., 58, of Port Washington, died on March 3. He is survived by his wife Lauralee, his parents Frank A., Sr. and Joan-Ellen, his brother Joseph P. (Jessica Tyler), his mother-in-law Elizabeth Guy, his sisterin-law Cindy Nadal, and his brothersin-law Ray Sharp and Chris Guy. Frank is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was Vice President of Investments at Raymond James in Woodbury. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer of 2021. Donations in his memory may be made to The Surfrider Foundation www.surfrider.org.

GREAT NECK Agnes Marangoudakis, (nee Reilly) died on Feb. 18, (former owner of the Village Coffee Shop of Great Neck). Beloved wife of the late Nikolaos (The Greek). Devoted mother of Elisabet, Theresa, Kosta and Nick Jr. Mom went out with angels. Funeral private, Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Donations may be made in her name to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461. LEVITTOWN Claire Ida Fryer, 89, of Levittown, passed away on March 7. Beloved wife 57 years of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Karen DeGuido (Steve Agugliaro), Patty Wheeler, Gerard (Rosemarie) and Kelly Payne (George). Cherished grandmother of Naomi Phegley (Mark), Margaret Wheeler, Jackie Augugliaro (Pat), Joey DeGuido, Billy DeGuido, Marissa Payne, Taylor Payne and Jordan Payne. Devoted great grandmother of Giavanna, Pasquale, Keenan, Luke,

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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 LEGAL NOTICE as agent upon whom process SEALED BIDS FOR may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC SANITATION AND RECYCLING SERVICES to: 8 Hebert Ave. Port WashPLEASE TAKE NOTICE ington NY 11050. Purpose: THAT the Board of Trustees any lawful purpose. 4-14-7; 3-31-24-17-10-2021of the Village of Flower Hill has authorized the Village 6T-#222934-PORT Administrator to solicit bids for sanitation and recycling LEGAL NOTICE services; and that PLEASE TAKE NOTICE SEALED PROPOSALS must that a Public Hearing will be be received by the Village held by the Board of TrustBoard of Trustees at their ees of the Village of Baxter offices at 1 Bonnie Heights Estates on April 7, 2021 to Road, New York on: consider the Budget for the Thursday April 15, 2021 at fiscal year commencing June 10:00 AM 1, 2021 and ending May 31, at which time they will be 2022 at 7:30 PM remotely via publicly opened and read with videoconference only, with the Contract to be awarded as no “in person” location, as soon thereafter as practicable. authorized pursuant to NYS All bids shall be in accor- Governor Cuomo’s Executive dance with the written speci- Order 202.1., as subsequently fications and terms of the pro- extended. posed contracts. All interested parties may atNo bids shall be received un- tend remotely, via Zoom vidless made in writing on forms eoconference. Zoom meeting furnished by the Village and link, access number, and passunless accompanied by a cer- word are below: tified check or bid bond made Join Zoom Meeting payable to the Village of https://us02web.zoom.us/ Flower Hill in an amount not j/81079314637?pwd=SFBxless than five percent (5%) of M2VNVkNvOW8vU3l4Rthe base bid. The Board re- WdqemNFdz09 serves the right to reject any Meeting ID: 810 7931 4637 or all bids and to waive any Passcode: 715743 informality therein. One tap mobile The Village will not accept +19292056099,,81079314637 bids from, or award contracts #,,,,*715743# US (New York) to, anyone who cannot prove +13126266799,,8107931463 to the complete satisfaction 7#,,,,*715743# US (Chicago) of the Board of Trustees that Dial by your location he has sufficient experience +1 929 205 6099 U S in this type of work and is fi(New York) nancially able and organized +1 312 626 6799 U S to successfully carry out the (Chicago) work required in the specified +1 301 715 8592 US time. (Washington DC) Plans and specifications will +1 669 900 6833 US be available and may be ob(San Jose) tained at the Village Hall, +1 253 215 8782 US 1 Bonnie Heights Road, (Tacoma) Manhasset, New York, +1 346 248 7799 US 11030, starting at 10:00 AM, (Houston) Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Meeting ID: 810 7931 4637 and thereafter, during nor- Passcode: 715743 mal village business hours. A Find your local number: non-refundable fee of $25.00 https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ is required for each packet kedM1J3R6 containing the contract docu- The Tentative Budget proments. The authorized contact vides for no compensation to for any questions regarding be paid to the members of the this proposal should be direct- Board of Trustees. A copy of ed to: the Tentative Budget is availVillage Administrator Ron- able at the Office of the Vilnie Shatzkamer lage Clerk-Treasurer beginadministrator@villageflower- ning March 17, 2021, where hill.org it may be inspected by any in(516) 627-5000 terested persons during office Dated: Flower Hill, New hours of 9:00 AM through

4:00 PM. The Annual Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. Dated: March 3, 2021 Port Washington, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chrissy Kiernan Village Clerk-Treasurer 3-24-2021-1T#223245-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of MILLER FAMILY VENTURES, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on March 9, 2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Miller Family Ventures, LLC, 7 Forest Drive, Sands Point, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawful 4-28-21-14-7; 3-31-24-20216T-#223288-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., on the following matter(s): Continued Case: 1. E & S Realty, LLC for the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 33-35 Barkers Point Road, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 56. 2. Marilyn Metz for the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 35 Sousa Drive, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 136, 356, 357. New Case: 3. Ronnie & Annie Koenig for the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 39 Cornwells Beach Road, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 13 & 14. The Public Meeting will be conducted via Zoom App as authorized by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders 202.1, 202.10, and 202.15, or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law. While this public hearing will be open to the public, there

will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://zoom.us/ j/94269213101?pwd=U0IwRmpndGZLdkZKZVlrc2ZzVWNiUT09 When prompted to enter a password, please enter 991080. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to joanna@sandspoint.org or called in during the meeting at +1 (929) 2056099, Meeting ID: 942 6921 3101. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 942 6921 3101. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 991080. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD BECKY SCHAMIS, CHAIRPERSON LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 3-24-2021-1T#223310-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES SEEKS LANDSCAPING ESTIMATES FOR THE 2021 SEASON The Village of Baxter Estates (VBE) seeks estimates for landscaping work to be performed at Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY and on Village property throughout the Village beginning on April 19, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021. Any interested qualified vendors may submit a VBE Landscape Proposal along with a VBE Groundskeeper Permit Form to the Village of Baxter Estates no later than end of business on Monday, April 5, 2021. Please contact the Village Clerk-Treasurer, Chrissy Kiernan, by email clerk@ baxterestates.org, by fax 516767-0058, or in-person during regular business hours, 9am to 4pm, at Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050 to obtain a proposal form. For questions regarding submitting a proposal, please contact the Clerk’s office at 516-767-0096. Dated: March 3, 2021 Port Washington, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chrissy Kiernan Village Clerk-Treasurer 3-24-2021-1T#223317-PORT LEGAL NOTICE SEALED BIDS FOR SANITATION AND

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RECYCLING SERVICES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Flower Hill has authorized the Village Administrator to solicit bids for sanitation and recycling services; and that SEALED PROPOSALS must be received by the Village Board of Trustees at their offices at 1 Bonnie Heights Road, New York on: Thursday April 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM at which time they will be publicly opened and read with the Contract to be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable. All bids shall be in accordance with the written specifications and terms of the proposed contracts. No bids shall be received unless made in writing on forms furnished by the Village and unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Village of Flower Hill in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality therein. The Village will not accept bids from, or award contracts to, anyone who cannot prove to the complete satisfaction of the Board of Trustees that he has sufficient experience in this type of work and is financially able and organized to successfully carry out the work required in the specified time. Plans and specifications will be available and may be obtained at the Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York, 11030, starting at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 and thereafter, during normal village business hours. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required for each packet containing the contract documents. The authorized contact for any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to: Village Administrator Ronnie Shatzkamer administrator@villageflowerhill.org (516) 627-5000 Dated: Flower Hill, New York March 24, 2021 For the BOARD OF TRUSTEES By: RONNIE SHATZKAMER, Village Administrator 3-24-2021-1T#223349-PORT LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates invites bids for a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Village Name and Logo Street Signs at 25 locations in the Village. All bids must be in sealed envelopes, addressed to the

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 33 Village Clerk of the Village of Baxter Estates and marked on the outside, “Bid For Purchase and Installation of Village Name and Logo Street Signs,” and delivered to the Village of Baxter Estates Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050, on or before April 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.

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Commencing March 25, 2021, a bid packet including this Notice to Bidders and the Instructions to Bidders, Form of Contract, and Form of Bid may be obtained at the Village of Baxter Estates Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the success-

ful bidder will be required to furnish an adequate surety bond for the full and faithful performance of the contract awarded to it. Dated: March 19, 2021 Baxter Estates, New York By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Baxter Estates Chrissy Kiernan, Clerk-Treasurer 3-24-2021-1T#223439-PORT

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You see the same external circumstance many others are seeing, but your experience of it, and the meaning you draw from it, will be so different that were you not to share on the topic, an important voice in the matter would go missing. So speak up, knowing that others will have to shift to absorb what you say.

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arden City athletes wrapped up a successful winter sports season and now, the postponed fall season is under way with 677 students trying out for 12 different competitive teams plus the kickline team. The return to high-risk sports was authorized on Feb. 1 and the basketball and wrestling programs received excellent participation with more than 140 students trying out. Bowling, rifle, gymnastics, track and field and fencing teams had a very smooth transition, with many strategies put into place to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread. The district organized teams into cohorts so that students only practiced on the days they attended school in person. The girls’ gymnastics program had a successful move from Stratford Elementary School to the middle school and a team of 24 girls competed in virtual and in-person meets. During the virtual meets, one official would go to each of the two buildings and scorers were compared. 46

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Celebrating Maggie Keats #1 Agent on Long Island Dear Maggie, On behalf of Douglas Elliman’s senior management team, Howard Lorber, Scott Durkin, and myself, I want to take this opportunity to share with the community our congratulations to you for a truly extraordinary year. You have been our top producer for the last decade, year in year out, and we could not be more proud of your contribution to our company, and to your marketplace. Not only are you the number one individual agent by gross commission income on Long Island, but you also achieved the rank of #13 among more than 7,000 agents company-wide, nationwide. We are truly delighted to share in your continued success and we applaud you! With our admiration and our affection,

Ann Conroy CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LONG ISLAND DIVISION

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401. *BY GROSS COMMISSION INCOME AT DOUGLAS ELLIMAN FROM 2016-2020.

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LONGWOOD ROAD

More Than Ever, Home Is Sanctuary 2020-03-24

What if you could work where you live, and feel like you’re on vacation 365-days a year? Fully renovated, offering every creature comfort. Updated to provide the most efficient systems, latest technologies, and finest amenities. Primary suite with luxe marble bath, “wow” closet, and loft office with water views. 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths in total also include a bedroom and bath in the finished walk-out lower level. Secondfloor laundry for ultimate convenience. Sited on 2.05 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac with an in-ground pool, natural pond, and private path to the beach. Offered at $2,849,000 Web# 3295806 | elliman.com

Maggie Keats Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O 516.944.2879 M 516.449.7598 mkeats@elliman.com

Jill Berman Lic. R.E. Salesperson O 516.944.2905 M 516.375.9101 jberman@elliman.com

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401 | © 2020 2021 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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