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Election Time: Village candidates on the ballot (See pages 4, 6)

Brilliant Career: Manhasset man earns spot in Hall of Fame (See page 10)

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LOCAL MANHASSET NEWS

It’s The End That Counts

Indians overcome horrible start to win Class A crown

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own 16-0 midway through the first quarter, throwing up two air balls, stymied by a swarming zone defense, unable to buy a basket, referees’ decisions seemingly going against them: With respect to “Casey at the Bat,” things looked exceedingly dark for the Manhasset five that day.

After the Indians pulled off a stunning 56-48 win over Garden City in the Section VIII-Class A boys championship game at the David Mack Sports & Exhibition Center at Hofstra University, the players expressed confidence that they knew all along they’d overcome that horrible start.

It sure did not seem like it in the dismal opening period as top-seeded Manhasset (23-1) faced the third-seeded Trojans (17-4). Few among the hundreds of Manhasset faithful could have hoped for a win as a fired-up and inspired Garden City team seemed determined to put the contest away early.

James Notias finally put Manhasset on the board, sinking two free throws with 2:45 left in the quarter. Seconds later, Mike Notias stole the ball and fed Liam Connor for a layup and Manhasset’s first field goal.

Though the Trojans ended the quarter up 18-6, they had started to cool off, while the Indians had broken their cold spell. James Notias, off the bench, led the resurgence, scoring six of his team’s first eight points. Manhasset slowly closed the gap and trailed 22-19 at the break.

Garden City managed to hold its lead through the third, but Connor’s 3-pointer at the buzzer roused the Manhasset contingent and raised hopes, realized when James Notias sank a 3-point shot early in the fourth to knot the game at 38. The Trojans regained the lead but James Notias again drained a trey to tie the game and brother Michael drew a foul and sank two free throws with 4:47 left to give Manhasset its first lead, 44-42. Michael Notias regained his scoring eye, sinking two more buckets as Manhasset managed to hold off any Garden City comeback.

The Trojans did quiet the Manhasset fans when Jackson Perisa threaded the lane to bring his team within 50-48 with two minutes left. But Liam Buckley put back a miss, and at the Trojan end, Mike Notias blocked a driving shot by the dangerous Tarell

Celebrating the win were, from left, Timmy Colombos, Jack Lamarca and James Kinloch. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

It was a wild ride for Manhasset fans. First, the despair of falling behind 16-0. Then, the ecstasy of a comeback win.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Joseph and followed that up with another layup to give Manhasset breathing room.

Garden City was forced to foul James Notias, and he sank both free throws to close out the scoring and set off a joyous celebration. The scoring line for Manhasset: Connor (18) James Notias (12), Michael Notias (11) and Buckley (10).

County Executive Bruce Blakeman was on hand to hand out the championship plaque and medals. The pol played hoops for Valley central Central and was an assistant varsity basketball coach at Malverne.

“Both teams played hard,” he told the Manhasset Press. “It was a thoroughly

enjoyable game and I’ll tell you, watching this game was better than the NBA. I encourage people to come out to a high school basketball game if you want to have fun. Now we have to beat Suffolk County.”

Manhasset will face Suffolk A champ Kings Park (23-0) at the same venue on March 12 for the Long Island championship, which it won back in 2019.

“That’s why they’re the number one team,” Garden City coach Jim Hegmann said of Manhasset’s comeback. “Our game plan was to make sure that [Liam] Connor and [Mike] Notias didn’t shoot, but some other guys stepped up,” singling out James Notias.

Connor said, “After that first shot

went into the basket, we knew there was going to be a bunch more to follow, so we were psyched about that.

We’re a resilient group, so no matter how much we were down, we’re going to come back.”

Manhasset coach George Bruns’ wife Elene was in the stands in her usual spot, a few rows up from the Manhasset bench.

“I felt very helpless. It wasn’t looking good,” she admitted. “But I knew they could hold on because George is a great coach and the team is a great team.”

“So you weren’t surprised when they pulled it off?” she was asked.

“I have to be honest. I was a little worried, but they came through and I knew they would,” she replied.

James Notias was praised for helping to turn the game around.

“I trusted my teammates. I’m just proud to be on this team,” he said.

“I would say that most of us were nervous. I just wanted to go in and do what I do to help the team win. I never had thoughts about losing the game. I thought we were going to win from the beginning.”

Manhasset assistant coach Stu Goldman pointed to Matthew Perfetto and told a reporter, “This is the heart and soul of the team.”

“The first time we played them in the regular season we were down, I think by 10,” Perfetto said of Manhasset’s 65-62 win on Jan. 15. “We know what we’re capable of. I think we were a little starstruck by the moment, but after the jitters went away, we kind of woke up and we knew what we had to do.”

In the locker room, Bruns told his players, “You guys got to the finish line.

To withstand that shock [in the first quarter]. Mike Tyson said, ‘Everybody has a plan until they get a shot in the mouth.’ We got one and [the Trojans] played like crazy, they played so well.

But we didn’t give up. We just kept defending. We didn’t quit. It’s such a tribute to you guys. This was a hell of a lesson.”

When they fell behind 16-0, he went on, “We could have folded our tents and said ‘This ain’t our day.’

Well, it didn’t happen. You guys were wonderful.”

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Plandome Heights Election On March 15

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he Village of Plandome Heights will have its election on March 15. The polls will open at noon and close at 9 p.m. at Village Hall and absentee ballots are available for those who have concerns about COVID-19 or have other valid needs for an absentee ballot.

Residents will have the chance to vote for two-year terms for Mayor Kenneth C. Riscica, and Mary Hauck, Kristina Lobosco and Florence Musalo for trustee positions. All candidates submitted timely petitions to be on the ballot and are part of one affiliated group. Riscica told the Manhasset Press that he was unaware of any opposition ballots, and that he was fortunate to run with such “outstandingly talented mates.”

Plandome Heights Mayor Kenneth C. Riscica is seeking re-election.

(Photo courtesy Plandome Heights)

Mary Hauck is running for Plandome Heights trustee.

(Photo courtesy Plandome Heights)

About Riscica

Riscica said he was running for a new term of mayor to continue providing a service to residents. He plans to keep property taxes low and stable, continue improvements of the village, complete the 10-Year Capital Plan (currently still in progress) and maintain a strong financial position that gives the village choices. Riscica said that because the village plans “beyond one year,” financial surprises (positive or negative) are taken in stride and are smoothed out so the effect on taxes is minimized.

Riscica was elected trustee in 2008 after his neighbors asked him to run because of his business experience.

Within two years, Riscica said, deficits were turned into surplus. Then taxes were cut 15 percent in 2011 and were not raised for two years. In 2012, Riscica was elected mayor. Since then “best practices” were instituted in the financial planning and management that helped the village achieve the goal of low and stable taxes. Tax increases, about $15 a year per home (1.4 percent,) have been less than inflation over that period. With that modest budget, capital reserves were built to fully fund the 10-year Capital Plan that creates no debt and maintains a continuous improvement program.

Riscica is a certified public accountant and has been licensed in New York for more than 40 years. He was a partner in a top international accounting firm and then a chief financial officer of two NASDAQ small-cap companies. Currently, Riscica operates a consulting business that provides him with the time and flexibility to serve the village.

raised in Floral Park and moved to Plandome Heights with her husband and daughter after living in Manhattan for 20 years. Her parents have been residents of North Hills since 1998. She is running for trustee because as a parent of a child who starts kindergarten at Shelter Rock School in September, she would like to represent residents with young children to ensure that their votes and interests are recognized within the village.

Lobosco works as a technology executive and spent the last 12 years working within the public sector market advising states, counties and cities on how they can leverage technology to help reduce costs and improve the citizen experience within their community. Lobosco said she can offer the village a practical approach to leveraging grants to help the village digitize in a way that will drive efficiencies while keeping taxpayer costs down.

About Musalo

Kristina Lobosco is running for Plandome Heights trustee.

(Photo courtesy Plandome Heights)

Riscica has served as mayor through many consequential times, challenges and accomplishments. He served through the pandemic, Storm Isais, Storm Ida and the blizzard in 2022. Over $350,000 was raised in external funding for the “New Starting Line” plan that will result in paving 85 percent of paved roads and other work. Village officials “flattened the curve” of recent tax increases by freezing taxes in 2021 to 2022 and 100 percent LED lighting was installed in the village.

Riscica said he needs the support of residents to continue this work.

About Hauck

Hauck said she was excited to run for the position of trustee, adding that she has watched with admiration as the current board faced many issues and handled them with great skill and ability. She hopes to follow their lead of listening respectfully, maintaining transparency and keeping the taxes under the 2 percent cap, which has required creative solutions. She has lived in Manhasset for more than 40 years and has been involved in many aspects of the community, including the schools and St. Mary’s. Over the years, she has kept herself informed by listening, reading and observing

Florence Musalo is running for Plandome Heights trustee.

(Photo courtesy Plandome Heights)

her own village and community in general. She said for her to become a part of the Plandome Heights Village Board would be a privilege.

About Lobosco

Lobosco said she was running for trustee because she would like to participate in shaping the future of Plandome Heights, a village she has grown to love over the past four years. She was born in Manhasset,

Musalo has been a resident of Plandome Heights for more than 30 years, and she said she loves this community and has raised her two sons in this “safe, nurturing, beautiful village.” Musalo has also been working full-time in the technical field.

Initially, she volunteered to help the village digitize its records. After meeting the staff and the other trustees, she became excited about the work that they were doing. Musalo believes it is her time to give back and she intends to use her experience as a resident, neighbor and technical executive to this effort.

—Information provided by the candidates.

Munsey Park Slates Election On March 15 Munsey Park residents will have a chance to re-elect three of their public officials on March 15.

Village Justice John B. Turano is running for another four-year term and Trustees Regina Inn and Gregory LiCalzi are running to continue their service for another two years.

The polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 1777 North Blvd. in Manhasset.

—Submitted by the Village of Munsey Park

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Trustees Run Unopposed in Plandome

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t has come that time again for the Village of Plandome residents to vote for their trustees. The election will be held on March 15 from noon to 9 p.m. at Plandome Village Hall.

Incumbents Dr. Robert Broderick and James Corcoran are running for another term as trustee. This election is uncontested.

Broderick is a semi-retired ophthalmologist who moved to Manhasset in 1983, treating patients at Manhasset Opthalmology and performing eye surgery at St. Francis Hospital. He now lives in Plandome with his wife and having served locally as a fireman, he had gotten to know residents of the village and the previous trustees, some of whom had asked him if he wanted to toss his hat in the ring for trustee. Now that it’s time for re-election, he hopes to continue making an already “great village,” better by retaining the quality of the village.

“A lot of people come here because Plandome is a very nice community,” Broderick said.

As far as what he’d like to see change, he spoke about challenges in infrastructure and making sure newer

homes are conforming to the present homes. Overcrowding and upkeep of the roads are also issues he is concerned about.

“We don’t have much crime here in Plandome,” Broderick, who has served as safety commissioner, said. “We have a very good fire department and a very good police department. I’m a liaison with them. I work with them and we try to identify where we are having problems.”

His goals are to keep the village safe and to maintain the good relationship between the village and the fire and police departments.

“I’m very open to discussion,” Broderick said when asked what skills he brings to the table. “I don’t have pre-determined ideas about things. I like to get all the facts. I like to do my own homework, due-diligence. I like to learn about the history. There’s a lot of history here... I think it’s important that we respect each other. If a person has a problem with another neighbor, I think I’m pretty good at mediating and seeing both sides of the story to come to an agreeable compromise so that everyone is somewhat happy.”

Corcoran has been a resident of Plandome for approximately 43 years

Incumbent Dr. Robert Broderick is seeking re-election on the Plandome Board of Trustees.

(Photo courtesy Dr. Robert Broderick)

and he has been a practicing attorney for 45 years. In the past, Corcoran has represented numerous residents in front of the village board in respect to zoning issues or permits.

Residents of the village had approached Corcoran two years ago, asking if he would run for trustee. Given his experience of serving on boards for multiple companies and the Plandome Country Club for over 10 years, he agreed.

“I think we’ve accomplished a lot in the short time I’ve been on the

Incumbent James Corcoran is seeking re-election on the Plandome Board of Trustees.

(Photo courtesy Village of Plandome)

board,” Corcoran said, referencing the repavement and beautification done at a Plandome train station parking lot.

Some of his goals includes fixing up the main parking lot at the Plandome train station and the repavement and expansion of Willits Lane.

“The village’s financial footings is in fantastic shape,” Corcoran said. “I think the team we have works well together.

I’ve known the other trustees for a long time well before I became trustee.”

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Ukrainian Colors For The Town Hall

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orth Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board illuminated Town Hall blue and yellow in a sign of solidarity and support for those suffering through unimaginable hardship in Ukraine.

Town Hall was lit up blue and yellow each night for the remainder of the first week in March to serve as a reminder to all who pass by of the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine.

The Town of North Hempstead stands united with Ukrainians around the world in calling for an end to the violence and bloodshed

Showing the colors on Plandome Road.

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that Putin has brought to their doorstep. We #StandWithUkraine as they face evil incarnate and fight for

their lives and their freedom.

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Plandome Manor Elections On Tap Two trustees and one judge will be on the Village of Plandome Manor ballot this year.

Trustees Antonio DeSousa and Patricia O’Neill are up for reelection for another two-year term. Village Court Associate Justice Susan Katz Richman will be up for a one-year term.

The election will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at the Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Ave., Manhasset.

—Manhasset Press staff

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I’M ALSO RUNNING FOR PLANDOME HEIGHTS VILLAGE TRUSTEE In a letter dated Feb. 11 to the residents of Plandome Heights, Mayor Kenneth Riscica informed the community that he had found and trained a team of residents to fill seats being vacated by three trustees who decided not to run for another term. He also commented that it took him several months to complete this search.

This was the first and only notification to the community that these

three long serving trustees decided not to run again, and the letter arrived several days after the legal cutoff date for any interested resident to submit a petition to be included on the ballot. While anyone could have submitted a petition to run for these positions before the deadline, running against a long serving incumbent trustee in a small village can be discouraging.

Good governance would have been

giving advance notification to all residents of the vacancies along with an explanation of the nomination process. Instead, the insular process used to select the current candidates limited our choices for trustees with varied experience and viewpoints.

It also leaves the impression that the mayor selects our candidates for trustees, which is not the case.

The only recourse now for a resident interested in filling one of

these three vacancies is a write-in campaign—which is what I am doing.

The challenges are many since my name will not be one of the choices printed on the ballot or in the official notification of candidates printed in this paper last week.

But my commitment to my fellow residents if I am elected is, I will work to represent all viewpoints with transparency.

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Adventures In Learning Sets Virtual Fundraiser

ue to the pandemic, Adventures in Learning, the after-school program for children in need from Manhasset and Great Neck, will be holding its second virtual fundraiser from March 18-25 instead of the in-person annual Wine Tasting Soirée.

The highly acclaimed academic assistance program has been supported by local residents and businesses for 53 years. Despite recent school closings, Adventures has valiantly continued its tutoring and mentoring programs both virtually and in-person at the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC building at 65 High St., Manhasset.

It is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Manhasset and Great Neck in need of after school care and instruction.

The Adventures family has provided additional support to its families with the help of such local businesses as Villa Milano, Schout Bay Restaurant, Publican’s, Daniel Gale Real Estate and Gallery Couture.

Of great interest is that the newly formed Adventures Associates Board of young supporters (ages 18-35) will

Reading Specialist Becky Donohue with an Adventures in Learning student. (Contributed Photo) participate as well.

This year, for the first time, there will also be One-Year Classroom Naming Sponsorships available for $2,500. In addition to Kash for Kids, the always popular Silent Auction will return with the following items up for auction.

Item details are listed on the website www.Adventures-in-Learning.org.

• A Weekend in the City Getaway Package that includes a stay at The Carlyle hotel, dinner at La Boite en

Bois Restaurant and a Broadway show or play of your choosing via a Stub Hub gift certificate • An Apple Watch Series 7 • A Diamond solitaire necklace • Josh Groban Jones Beach concert tickets • Justin Bieber concert tickets at Madison Square Garden • Mets tickets (4) and an autographed baseball • Islanders vs Penguins tickets (4)

• A chef’s dinner for eight people at your home.

Don Bekteshi of Villa Milano Restaurant stated, “Adventures in Learning is a great support organization for our young kids so that they can prepare, develop and explore their potential abilities and talents for life.”

Paulette Williams, assistant principal of Manhasset’s Shelter Rock School noted that “Adventures in Learning contributes greatly to the success of its students by providing a continuation of instruction after school. The Adventures in Learning Program is one of our schools most valuable resources.”

Diana Holden, Adventures’ executive director, remarked that “once again, the residents and businesses of Manhasset have come to our aid at a very difficult time. Their generosity and compassion truly exemplify a model community of very special people.”

For more information and to purchase tickets by credit card or check, visit the website or call 516-365-7131.

—Submitted by Adventures in Learning

Denihan Earns Lacrosse Hall Of Fame Nod Conor James Denihan of Manhasset was recently inducted into the Long Island Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Born and raised in Manhasset, he played in the Manhasset Youth League since the first grade, was a High School All-American at Manhasset HS, and played midfield on the school’s first state championship team in 1995.

Later, Denihan played midfield at John Hopkins University,

where he was a two-time All-American and the team’s “Midfielder of the Year” in 2001.

He then went on to play four seasons for the Major League Lacrosse Long Island Lizards, winning a league championship in 2005.

He lives in Manhasset with his wife, Molly and their four children, Campbell, Emma Kate, Conor Jr. and Walter. He gives back to the community by

coaching local youth leagues.

Conor’s parents, Kathleen and Dan, and siblings Dan, Suzanne, Sean and Mary Kate all live in Manhasset, raising their children in this great community.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Denihan is a senior vice president at CBRE, a global commercial real estate management firm in Manhattan.

—Submitted by the Denihan family

Kyra’s Law Passes Senate Committee Jacqueline Franchetti of Manhasset reported on March 1 that, “Today, we hit a major milestone in our journey to change our broken court system.

Kyra’s Law passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and advances to the full Senate floor.”

She added, “Together, in the last 72 hours alone, we sent over 23,000 emails to the New York State Senate—23,000 emails! That is massive, and certainly got a lot of senators’ attention. I am so incredibly proud, and thankful, to stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Today, we are one step closer to protecting children in New York, and around the country, from abusive parents.”

Ever since her ex-husband murdered their child, then 2, on a court-sanctioned

visit to his residence in Virginia, Franchetti has sought to reform the family court system.

“We still have more to do,” Franchetti wrote. “Once Kyra’s Law passes the Senate Kyra Franchetti floor, we will repeat was 2 when she the process in the New was murdered.

(Contributed Photo) York State Assembly.

Vigilance, like you showed in the past three days, will be key.

I may not have the money that big organizations have, but I have your support. How priceless.”

To learn more about the cause, visit www. kyraschampions.org.

—Submitted by Jacqueline Franchetti

A recent portrait of Conor Denihan.

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Conor Denihan as a member of the Johns Hopkins lacrosse team.

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CASA Presents Program On Dangers of Marijuana The Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) presents “The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana” on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Manhasset High School auditorium.

The presentation will be made by Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE, the founder and CEO of a 501(c)3 non-profit, Johnny’s Ambassadors.

She created the organization after the devastating loss of her son by suicide. Its mission is to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana.

Participants will learn about the harms of marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness and suicide. They will gain an understanding of how adolescent marijuana use can lead to mental illness and psychosis and even suicide.

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Laura Stack created Johnny’s Ambassadors in her son’s memory.

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GOP Picks Zeldin To Challenge Hochul

‘A battle for the heart and soul of our state,’ candidate declares

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hey were not quite “All In for Zeldin,” but about 85 percent of the delegates at the state GOP convention favored the congressman from Suffolk County as their gubernatorial candidate in this November’s election.

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Lee Zeldin of Shirley, 42, a former state senator, has won four terms to New York’s 1st Congressional District.

“On November 8, we will save our state,” Zeldin promised in his acceptance speech and urged his party to reach out to all voters, not just Republicans and conservatives. In his campaign, he related, he discovered that people who normally voted for Democrats might be amenable to the Republican messaging on issues such as crime, school choice, taxes and regulations.

Alison Esposito, Zeldin’s pick for Lt. Governor, also got the nod. She drew on her experience with the NYPD, where she commanded a precinct, to bash the cashless bail policy passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature, tying it to the rising crime in her city.

The Garden City Hotel and the Nassau GOP hosted the convention, in a nod to Chairman Joe Cairo’s leading the party to county-wide victories last November, as well as capturing the North Hempstead supervisor’s seat for the first time in decades.

Local pols took leading roles, with former Congressman Peter King, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and County Executive Bruce Blakeman all speaking or giving nominating speeches. County Legislator Laura Schaefer of Westbury sang the National Anthem.

“This is going to be a great year for the Republican Party,” King asserted, promising November’s outcome will send a message to Joe Biden and to Kathy Hochul. “The people of the state of had enough of left-wing progressive politics. We want to stand with the police, stand with the firefighters, stand with traditional values, stand with parents. We’re going to get...everyone coming together to speak as one voice that we’ve had enough of the intolerance of the left, the propaganda of the left, the crime and disorder which is

stronger than ever,” Zeldin said. “We are unbeatable in a year that will be the biggest Republican wave of our lifetime. I ask all New Yorkers, regardless of whether you’re a Republican or Democrat, join Team Zeldin and this entire ticket of candidates because you’re going to want to be a part of this.”

Zeldin Talks

The candidate spoke with Anton Media Group last month at a rally at GOP headquarters in Westbury.

In order to govern effectively, he admitted, the Republicans needed a Standing on the stage at the Garden City Hotel is the New York State GOP strong showing to break the superslate. From left: Comptroller candidate Paul Rodriguez, Attorney General majority the Democrats enjoy in both candidate Michael Henry, candidate for Governor Congressman Lee Zeldin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Alison Esposito. state chairman houses of the state legislature.

Nick Langworthy and candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Pinion.

He would make use of executive (New York State Republican Committee) orders, he said, and as the budget process starts early in the year, it would ruining the city and the state because believe has been a winning campaign help him shape the spending plan. of liberal progressive policies.” strategy for the GOP—the reform law “There is power that the governor Phillips stated, to cheers and which removed a long list of offenses has with the budget process that is real,” applause, “We’re not going to have a from bail requirements. he said. “It’s important that you have red wave this November. We’re going “When we talk about why we want a willingness to work with people on to have a tsunami.” to repeal cashless bail we believe the both sides of the aisle to get stuff done.”

She told the assembled that two of judges should have discretion to put Zeldin pushed back against the idea her three daughters live in New York away [dangerous criminals] based on that he is a far right partisan, stating City “...and both of them will no longer past offenses and risk of running away,” that in the Georgetown University ride the subways because they don’t Zeldin said.

Lugar Center bipartisan index for feel safe anymore. And they’re afraid to He added, “We don’t need more the 435 members of the House of go out at night and hail a taxi.” data. We believe that cashless bail Representatives, he ranked 19th.

Blakeman also mentioned two should be repealed. We believe “There’s a time for government and of his children who left New that district attorneys a time for politics, and there are certain York City because they no should enforce the issues we could debate passionately longer felt safe. law. DA Alvin Bragg about, that we care deeply about, but He recalled his should be removed we have to always be committed to long association from office.” finding common ground wherever This is a moment in hiswith politics, He was referring possible,” he said. tory where we have the being inspired by to the Mahattan Zeldin believes that he has solutions opportunity to nominate Republican icon DA, under fire to lift up the vast areas of the state north somebody who is the right Ronald Reagan and for stating that of New York City that are suffering from person at the right place at he would not even working for the decades of economic decline, mentionthe right time, 40th president at one prosecute certain ing among other things, opening lands —County Executive time. Zeldin reminded crimes. up to fracking to extract gas. Former Bruce Blakeman him of “The Gipper,” the Zeldin also promised Governor Andrew Cuomo banned the county executive affirmed to that any public employee, process last decade. applause. especially first responders and Asked if he accepted the results of the “This is a moment in history where law enforcement, who lost their jobs 2020 presidential election, he replied, we have the opportunity to nominate for refusing vaccination, should get “Yes, [I’ll take] whatever opportunity somebody who is the right person their jobs back with back pay, drawing there is to work with the president and at the right place at the right time,” applause. his administration. There’s a lot that we Blakeman continued in his nominatHe would end “the attacks on our can debate, but my job is representing ing speech, going on to remind the wallets, on our schools and our freemy constituents with issues that are assembled that a Republican cannot doms. With the out-sized power of the really important, so I’ll try to pursue win statewide office without a strong self-described socialists they want to any opportunity to work with the showing on Long Island. Democrats tax you to death, they want to regulate president.” hold a 2-1 registration advantage in the you to death.” state.

Zeldin described his and Esposito’s To comment on this campaign as “a rescue mission” for the Red Meat story, email frizzo state.

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Long Island Officials Call On Biden Administration To Shut Down Russian Estate

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n Saturday, Feb. 26, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made an announcement in front of the Killenworth mansion gates in Glen Cove regarding Russian troops invading Ukraine and insisting for the removal of residents within the compound.

“We are here today because of the grave situation in Ukraine,” stated Blakeman, whose grandparents migrated from Odesa, Ukraine. “When you look at the people, the courageous Ukranian people on television, and you see how they long for freedom and how they’re willing to sacrifice their life for freedom. It reminds us of all the battles and struggles that this country has gone through.

From the revolution to World War II and to the fight against

be engaged in.”

“I agree with the County Executive that these diplomats should be expelled,” Zeldin said. “President Biden, Secretary Blinken, please do everything in your power to help close down Killenworth.

As President Obama did with another property several years ago. Send a powerful message of whose side pro-democracy and pro-freedom the United States of America stands on.”

Long Island Officials together with Ukranian Americans at Killenworth is a 39-acre the gates of the Killenworth mansion. estate originally purchased (Photos by Natalia Ventura) by the Soviet Union in 1951 terrorism.” let’s get this property back on and at one point hosted Blakeman and CongressNikita Khrushchev and Fidel the tax rolls, so the people of man Lee Zeldin called on Nassau County and Glen Cove Castro. The property faced President Joe Biden and allegations in the 1980s of don’t have to finance thugs Secretary of State Antony J. and dictators and people who being used for espionage.

Blinken to remove the RusThere has been an ongoing invade innocent countries.” sians from the Killenworth Blakeman added. “One of the dispute regarding the tax establishment permanently. status of the property with things that is most discon“President Biden expel certing is the fact that we have the City of Glen Cove. these Russians from Nassau Blakeman encouraged no idea what they’re doing beCounty,” Blakeman said. “We hind these walls, what kind of the American people to “... don’t need them here and nefarious activities they could stand firm and resolute” by

not buying Russian products, to discard Russian vodka and not partake in anything that would support Russia’s economy.

Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck of Glen Cove was also in attendance with city council members and a group of roughly 40 Ukranian Americans.

“When we stand here, we stand in solidarity with these beautiful Ukranian Americans,” Panzenbeck stated. “To the people inside that compound, if you are watching us.

I am your mayor. I am your neighbor. Please do whatever you can to stop this madman Putin from the actions that he is taking. If you have any ability to stop it, please do. Please use your influence. It has gone too far. It can end now.”

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San Francisco Board Attacks New York History

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eing an abolitionist is not enough.

Neither is being a president of the United States, including the man who led America to victory in World War II. That was nearly the case of such New York legends as Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt, plus Roslyn’s own William Cullen Bryant in the San Francisco school board controversy, one that has garnered enormous nationwide coverage.

In January 2021, that school board made the news when it renamed no less than 44 public schools in the district. That included now-familiar targets: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, William McKinley, Herbert Hoover, Francis Key Scott, Paul Revere, James A. Garfield, Daniel Webster, Robert Louis Stevenson, plus the once-popular California author John Muir, Junipero Serra, a Spanish priest who founded missions across California and the state’s senior senator, Dianne Feinstein. Also temporarily renamed was a Roosevelt Middle School. “[No] one knew whether it was named after Theodore Roosevelt or Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” wrote the journalist Byron York. “If the targeted president was in fact Theodore Roosevelt, the San Francisco board scored a hat trick of sorts — canceling all four U.S. presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore.”

The 2021 vote among school board members was 6-1 in favor of the wholesale renaming.

When a school named for Abraham Lincoln was also targeted, the board clearly went too far. That change along with a plan to eliminate testing for acceptance at an elite public school, one named for James Russell Lowell,

William Cullen Bryant sent San Francisco parents into action.

Three school board members were subject of a recall vote that proved to be overwhelmingly successful.

Buried in all this was that little Roslyn was also targeted. Not the name of the village, but its most famous literary figure. A public school for William Cullen Bryant too, was renamed in the January 2021 purge.

The Roslyn News asked local officials to comment on the culture war against the unsuspecting Bryant.

“It is a shame the people in San Francisco do not appreciate Bryant’s positive contributions to American history,” said Tom Powell, vice president of Friends of Cedarmere. “Bryant had many accomplishments in his lifetime. He was America’s first poet of renown, and its most famous poet for many years. He was largely responsible for the movement to create Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He was the muse, through his poetry and friendship, of the artists, including Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand, who created America’s first school of painting, the Hudson River School. His love of

Bryant Elementary, safe for now nature as expressed in his poems and through his other writings, was one of the early influences in the birth of the conservation and environmental movements in America. He was also known for his support for the right to unionize and frequently supported the rights of immigrants.”

Why Bryant? The man used his platform as editor of The New York Evening Post to make a name for himself as a leading abolitionist. Bryant was so prominent that he was chosen

by New York Republicans to introduce the generally unknown Abraham Lincoln to an audience at Manhattan’s Cooper Union Hall. The Feb. 27, 1860 speech launched Lincoln’s ultimately successful presidential run that year.

Secession, Fort Sumter, the Emancipation Proclamation, a Union victory in the Civil War----not to mention Lincoln’s tragic end---lay ahead. It all began at Cooper Union. And William Cullen Bryant was there.

The name change for Bryant’s San Francisco institution did not receive much publicity. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and the two Roosevelts are household words. In comparison, Bry-

ant is forgotten. Indeed, his books of poetry are out of print and he no longer has much standing in the American canon. Bryant was more than a poet, as his newspaper career attests. With Cedarmere, the Bryant Viaduct, Bryant Park in Manhattan and Bryant High School in Long Island City, the man isn’t forgotten in Roslyn or the New York City area. You can be sure that San Francisco school board members have never read Bryant’s poetry and his Lincoln introductory speech. Such members probably aren’t even aware of that once-famous address.

Meanwhile, Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt continue to take a beating.

In recent months, a statue of Jefferson was removed from New York City Council members and an equestrian statue of Roosevelt, located in front of the Museum of Natural History, was removed and relocated to little Medora, ND. Unlike San Francisco parents, we must add that New Yorkers did not fight back against those removals.

What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: jscotchie@antonmedia group.com

Sherrill Priest in Charge At Trinity

Rev. George Sherrill has joined Trinity Episcopal as its Priest in Charge Father Sherill, a native of Atlanta, GA, most recently served as interim priest for St. Anselm’s Church in Shoreham. He attended the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA and served as a rector for church parishes in Clarksburg, WVA and Cincinnati, OH. “I am thrilled to join Trinity Church—an open-hearted and open-minded community that welcomes all people,” Father Sherill said.

“I truly felt called to this wonderful church and community and am fo-

cused on joyfully sharing how loving God and your neighbor creates abundance in all of our lives. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here at Trinity Church.”

Prior to joining the priesthood, he worked for more than 13 years in the recycling business, for recycle paper mills and recycling plants. He graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, with a degree in History.

Father Sherill is married to Karen F. Sherrill, who is the rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Whitestone. The

couple has four children.

Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1579 Northern Blvd., holds Sunday church services at 10 a.m. It is a historic church, designed by architect Stanford White and with Tiffany stained-glass windows. Contact office@trinityroslyn.org/516-621-7925 or visit http://www.trinityroslyn.org/ for more information.

—Submitted by Trinity Episcopal Church Rev. George Sherrill

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Vaping: The Continuing Epidemic Among Youth An MTAC Prevention Program

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assapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) will host the virtual presentation Vaping: The Continuing Epidemic Among Youth, at its next General Coalition Meeting on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m.

The prevention education program features Dr. David Fagan, vice chairman of Pediatric Ambulatory Administration, Department of Pediatrics-Northwell Health, Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center; Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of

Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Fagan will discuss the extent of youth/young adult e-cigarette use; health harms associated with e-cigarettes and strategies to address adolescent and young adult e-cigarette use. Despite recent student survey results indicating an overall decrease in vaping for Massapequa youth (grades 8 -12), youth continue to vape and report increased use of traditional cigarettes (DFC Core Measures for Grades 6-12 Report 2020-21 Massapequa Public Schools).

Vaping: The Continuing Epidemic Among Youth is free and open to the community on zoom at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/83284796294 .

For more information contact MTAC Project Coordinator Maura Ebert at info@mtacoalition.com or call 516799-3203, ext. 229.

—Submitted by the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition Dr. David Fagan

(Photo courtesy of the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition)

Saladino And Hand Attend Massapequa Cub Scout Pack 590’S Annual Pinewood Derby Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) and Oyster Bay Town Councilman Thomas Hand (far left) recently joined with Nassau County Legislator James D. Kennedy (front row, second from the right) and New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin (second row, far right) to congratulate Cubmaster Eric Stashin and Cub Scout Pack 590 for a successful annual Pinewood Derby held at Lockhart Elementary School. The Pinewood Derby teaches Cub Scouts about craftsmanship, sportsmanship and respect for others through friendly competition. Saladino commended the members and leaders of Cub Scout Pack 590 for their hard work, dedication and integrity, which serve as an inspiration to all.

(Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

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The Bryant Library Upcoming Events The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd., Roslyn. Call 516-621-2240.

The library offers a mixture of virtual and in-person programs.

Visit www.bryantlibrary.org and click on the Calendar of Events for more information. Registration is required for all in-person programs.

Bryant In Stitches Thursdays March 10, 24 & April 7, 21 1 p.m. Online Join Bryant Staff and community members to knit, crochet and share projects, patterns, ideas and yarn.

Loneliness & The Pandemic Friday, March 11 at 1 p.m. Online The pandemic has affected daily lives, especially how people socialize.

At NY Project Hope, crisis counselors understand the impacts of loneliness and are here to listen free of judgment.

Join the library on March 11, at 1 p.m. to discuss COVID-19 and relationships on Zoom. Visit www.bryantlibrary.org to register for the link.

Hal Roach Hal Roach: Hollywood’s Hidden King Of Comedy Wednesday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

Online Hal Roach was certainly a wellknown producer, but few realize that this man gave us some of the best comedic acts Hollywood had to offer.

From his humble roots being born to Irish immigrant parents in Elmira, NY, to his journey to California to become a successful prospector, Roach himself never envisioned becoming the King of Comedy. But he did, giving us Harold Loyd, Laurel and Hardy, The Little Rascals and so many more.

Lecture by Keith Crocker.

Author Visit: Dinitia Smith Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m.

Online Money. Power. Sex. Family. These

conflicts propel the world’s greatest novels. They seared the pages of The Golden Bowl by Henry James, when it was published in 1904 and they inflame Dinitia Smith’s retelling, The Prince, creating a modern classic with twists and turns that even James couldn’t imagine. Smith, a multiple award-winning former New York Times reporter, uses the modern equivalent of the glittering high society setting of the Golden Age to tell the story of a father and daughter and the prince who comes between them. Set partially on Woodford Island, based on Gardiners Island off the coast of East Hampton, The Prince reconstructs the claustrophobic tension of the original, while exploring the four central relationships with a fresh, modern gaze. Entangled in a complex web strung between love, duty and desire are Emily the happy, freshfaced and rather clueless daughter of enormous wealth, and her worldlier friend, Christina, who has gotten ahead on her sense of style and stunning beauty. Visit www.bryantlibrary. org to register for this author talk.

blackmail. Register to reserve your seat. Pre-registration required.

Forgotten Genius Wednesday, April 6 at 1 p.m.

Online This program celebrates Billy Gilbert’s career in cinema, and utilizing various clips from his decades of work shows you why he was one of the favorite foils of Hollywood funny men.

Learn About Therapeutic Art Thursday, March 31 6 p.m. Online Join Mia Millard, certified Therapeutic Life Art Coach in exploring art as a form of healing. A therapeutic life art coach’s principles are Behind The Scenes Of The based on using art projects, Met Museum Library fun work vision boards and National Library Week journaling, which helps the Friday, April 8 at 1 p.m. individuals explore their Online own creative process and In celebration of Naenable them to find claritional Library Week, join Learn the significance of Tanisha Mitchell behind ty and understanding. dream catchers April 26 the scenes at the Metat the library Introduction To Stress ropolitan Opera Music For Busy Bodies Library. Learn how the library plays a Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Online key role in the opera house’s famous Sarah Menichelli is a weight-neuopera productions. Participants will tral, Health at Every Size (HAES) Nualso get a glimpse of some historical tritionist meaning her practice is open treasures that inspired Tanisha’s opera to everybody. She has her Masters talks. of Science in Human Nutrition and is currently seeing clients virtually.

Retirement by Design Sarah’s Introduction to Stress for Busy Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. Online Isolation To Connection Bodies will cover acute and chronic Join licensed financial advisor Monday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Online stress, what happens inside your body Vincent Sama for a 40-minute preThe Bryant Library and JCC are proud when you experience stress and a lay- sentation that illustrates how you can to partner with UJA-Federation New ered approach to help your body deal translate your vision for retirement York to offer Isolation to Connection, with stress. Time for questions will into tangible goals. The program will a program offering short-term social be available at the end of the session. also discuss how you can add flexibilwork services and personalized conCheck out her website at www.chelliity to your strategy to help you handle nection with long-term resources for health.com to learn more. unexpected events. Please visit www. isolated seniors. A Sid Jacobson JCC bryantlibrary.org for registration and social worker will establish rapport, Grow Your Own disclosures. assess needs, make facilitated referrals Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Online and follow up to confirm service proIf you agree that “variety is the spice The Alexander Technique vision, providing a warm connection of life,” this is the virtual seed starting Wednesday, April 13 at 1 p.m. to ongoing services tailored to each class for you. Besides giving you the In person senior’s needs. basics on growing successful vegetable Learn how to improve posture, starts, participants will be introduced reduce pain, de-stress, look and feel Film Noir Screening & Lecture: to varieties of peppers, tomatoes and better and with certified Alexander Detour (1945) eggplants not typically found in big technique teacher Gary Adelman.

Wednesday, March 30 at 1 p.m. box stores and garden centers. Patrons Register online today.

In person must register for this program and Chance events trap hitchhiking can pick up a “grab and go kit” at the Film Noir Screening & Lecture: nightclub pianist Al Roberts in a library prior to the event. Limited to 50 D.O.A. (1940) tightening net of death, deception and participants. Visit www.

Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m. bryantlibrary.org to register.

In person Frank Bigelow, told he’s been Billy Gilbert: Hollywood’s poisoned and has only a few days to live, tries to find out who killed him and why. Register to reserve your seat.

Pre-registration required.

Dinitia Smith, left, author of The Prince, at the library March 24.

Catch Your Dreams Art Workshop Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. Online Want to catch your dreams? Join the library for a fun, crafty, evening with artist Deborah Adler. Learn the significance of dream catchers and create your very own full of color and spirit.

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t has come to the attention of the Wantagh Fire Department (WFD) that an organization called the Volunteer Fire Alliance based out of Houston, TX, has been soliciting funds by mailing residents a flier titled “2022 Annual Fund Drive.”

The WFD wanted to inform residents that this organization is NOT affiliated with the Wantagh Fire Department nor does the department receive any support from them.

Sadly, this organization sent this mailing at a time when the WFD is in fact beginning the process of its Annual Department Fund Drive. The WFD humbly asks residents to support them by donating directly to them by

responding to the flier being sent out by the Wantagh Fire Department in the mail. All monies collected by this method go to support the Wantagh Fire Department, its members and many local organizations and student scholarships right here in the community.

If you receive a mailing from anyone other than the Wantagh Fire Department and have any doubts you can go to the WFD website, which is www. wantaghfd.com and donate safely online or send a message by clicking on “contact us” and someone will get back to you.

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How To Get Newly Sodded Lawns Off To A Healthy Start

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This classic, split-level home sitting pretty on a more than 8,000 square-foot lot on a tree-lined street at 8 Royal Way in Manhasset Hills sold on Feb. 24 for $910,000. It has been loved and cared for by its original owners, meticulously maintained and offers a spacious formal living and dining room. The eat-inkitchen is bright with access to the backyard and has a nice amount of counter space and room for a table. The lower level hosts a den with sliders to the backyard and a door to the garage that offers convenience to bringing in groceries or simply avoiding getting wet during those rainy days. The primary bedroom suite has ample closet space and a full bath. The basement has plenty of storage space, a utility room and laundry. Looking for somone to restore it to its original beauty and make great memories. This home is in the Herricks School District.

This stunning and superbly maintained split-level home at 82 Monterey Dr. in Manhasset Hills sold on Jan. 31 for $1,360,000. This home has fabulous curb appeal with its professional landscaping. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and was taken down to its studs and rebuilt between 2010 and 2011. No expense was spared in the rebuilding of this home. It has radiant heat throughout the entire first floor, an eat-in-kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The home has an outside entry. Beautiful pavers lead to a fenced-in yard with an in-ground pool, hottub, shed, dressing area, builtin gas barbecue grill and a heated, attached two-car garage. The basement is finished and has custom cabinetry, a laundry room and utilities. This home is a true gem. It is zoned for the top-rated Herricks School District.

Congratulations on your newly sodded lawn. If you are like most homeowners, you have entered the “now what?” stage. You’ve just made a significant investment and want to do everything possible to have your new lawn root down and establish quickly. That attitude is terrific because the manner in which you nurture your new sod during its first six weeks is critical to its future health and appearance. Taking the right action steps in new sod care promises to pay long-term dividends.

Learn how to care for new sod below.

FERTILIZATION

Fertilization is important to a new lawn. This fertilizer box consists of a state-of-the-art liquid fertilizer specifically designed to help lawns establish a sustainable root system.

New lawns are working hard enough to establish roots. Fertilizer provides lawns with the right amount of phosphorus and other nutrients the grass roots need to establish and thrive.

systems, this requires a 20-minute cycle. Take rainfall into consideration and modify the irrigation schedule to save water (and money) and to not over water the lawn.

Monitor the lawn regularly to make sure that it’s not drying out. Check the edges of each piece as well as the overall perimeter of the lawn as these are the most susceptible to drying out. Provide supplemental, targeted hand-watering with a hose—especially throughout the first 14 days.

MOWING

“When can I mow?” is a common question for all new lawn owners.

Mow as soon as the lawn has put down sufficient roots, such that one will have some difficulty pulling up individual pieces of sod. Quality sod WATERING laid during the active growing season During the first nine days, water that has received proper care and twice a day—once in the morning nutrition should be able to be mowed and then again in the evening. On day 10, reduce the watering schedule between 13–15 days after being laid.

When mowing, be sure to set the to once per day. This can be further mower to the highest setting so that reduced to once every other day on it’s only removing the tops of the leaf day 13 and again on day 16 to one blades. If pieces of the new lawn start inch of water per week. It is crucial that the sprinkler heads in each zone coming up when mowing, either the are checked to ensure that the entire mower is set too low, or the sod has lawn is getting covered. During each not put down sufficient roots. Stop immediately and wait a few more “watering session,” be sure to water days. for a long enough time to allow it to seep deep into the soil to be available —Valerie Smith, a content strategiest, writes for Sod Solutions. to the root zone. For most irrigation

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he Syosset Public Library is happy to offer virtual and in-person programs. Visit www.syossetlibrary.org for more information, Zoom links and to sign-up for registration required events.

Virtual Springtime Cooking with Chef Ron Fan

Monday, March 14, at 2 p.m. - Specific recipe using seasonal ingredients to be announced. Registration required. After registration you will receive a Zoom link, password, ingredient list and recipe via email.

Brian Stokes Mitchell: Broadway’s Leading Man (Virtual)

Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. The powerful baritone voice of this singer has electrified and enthralled Broadway audiences since his debut in the musical Mail in 1988. Subsequent performances in Kiss of the Spider Woman, Kiss Me Kate, Man of La Mancha and several others solidify his status as an amazingly talented performer on stage with a voice that few others can match. No registration needed. Visit website for Zoom link.

Presenter, Richard Knox.

Virtual Author Visit with Richard Chizmar

Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. Meet with published author Richard Chizmar who co-authored Gwendy’s Final Task with Stephen King, Visit includes time for questions and answers. No registration needed. Visit

Yoga for Relaxation Spring 2022 (In-person)

Syosset Public Library (Photo source: Google Maps) website for Zoom link.

Women Who Made a Difference in Our History (In-person)

Friday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Participants will explore the lives of extraordinary women who many may never have heard of or learned about.

Their stories will be presented here and attendees will be truly amazed at what these women did for this country and their significant contributions.

No registration needed. Masks are

required in the theater. Presenters, Harvey Sackowitz and Howard Ehrlich, St. John’s University.

Tom Polito & Friends (In-person)

Sunday, March 13, at 1 p.m. - Take a joyful journey through 50 years of popular songs; standards from the Great American Songbook, hits of the 60s and 70s, Motown favorites that had everyone dancing in the streets and iconic rhythm & blues tunes. Registration required. Masks are required

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Virtual Evening Book Discussion

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2 p.m. - Stop by the library for screenings that include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, and simple finger blood Billy Wilder (Virtual) test for cholesterol and diabetes. Staffed Thursday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Legendary director Billy Wilder became by registered nurses from St. Francis Hospital. No appointment necessary. a screenwriter while living in Berlin in the late 1920s, moving to Hollywood in First-come, first-served. Bus will be in 1934 with $11 to his name. The lecturer the library’s parking lot. will discuss his films and their impact in an illustrated lecture. No registration Afternoon Books needed. Go to www.syossetlibrary.

Discussions at the Library org for the Zoom link. Presenter, Max (In-person) Alvarez, Film Historian Tuesday, March 22, at 3 p.m. - Join fellow readers for an engaging in-perFrom Uptown Girls to son discussion about the book The Downton Abbey: Children’s Blizzard by Melanie BenHow American Gilded jamin. Space is limited to 20 people; Age Heiresses Invaded first-come, first-served seating.

the British Aristocracy (Virtual)

Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. - Long before the British Invasion, cashstrapped lords, viscounts, and dukes of Great Britain shifted their focus from hunting foxes and pheasants to more lucrative targets: cash-fluid Gilded Age American socialites who were willing to trade their family’s money for an ancient title and often a chilly reception in the British aristocracy.

No registration needed. Visit website for Zoom link. Presenter, Claire Evans, Anglophile & former U.K. resident

St. Francis Hospital’s Outreach Bus

Monday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to

Remember the Ladies (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. So often genealogy research focuses on the men, but half of every family tree is made up of woman. Learn how to uncover maternal ancestors’ stories and where they might be hiding in record collections. No registration needed. Visit website for Zoom link.

Presenter, Sarah Gutman, certified genealogist.

Pinstripes & Tales: Stories the Yankees Told Me (In-person)

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Schulman is a lifelong Yankees fan who wrote columns for 18 years for Yankees Magazine. After interviewing nearly 120 former Bombers, he will relate some of the more interesting stories the players told him. If you are a Yankee fan — or a baseball fan in general — this is a program you won’t want to miss. No registration needed.

Masks are required in the theater.

Presenter, Bill Schulman, Author and Writer

as he was in comedies. Grant’s bestknown films include Bringing Up Baby, The Philadelphia Story, Penny Serenade, Arsenic and Old Lace, Notorious, To Catch A Thief and North by Northwest. He retired unexpectedly in 1966 after 35 years in films. He is still highly respected for his talents and for his rapport with his colleagues.

No registration needed for in-person or Zoom. Visit website for Zoom link.

Presenter, Marc Courtade, Executive Director, Huntington Arts Council

Friday Movies at the Library (In-person)

Virtual Writing Bootcamp with Erin Coughlin

Friday, March 25, at 2 p.m. - Check the library’s website for the name of the movie that will be shown. Masks are required in the theater.

Cary Grant (Hybrid)

Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m. Cary Grant is one of the finest leading men to ever come out of Hollywood.

He was as notable in dramatic parts

Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m. - Attendees will ignite their muse, jumpstart their writing, boost their creative confidence and strengthen writing skills with fun writing prompts, exercises and games. All writers, all levels welcome. Registration required, email Trending@syossetlibrary.org or go to the digital calendar.

—Submitted by Syosset Public Library

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St. Peter’s Parish Lenten Mission “Loving God Gladly”

All are invited to our Parish Lenten Mission, led by Franciscan Father Kevin Cronin, OFM. Fr. Kevin is a very popular Mission Director and has visited many churches in the New York metropolitan area, especially here on Long Island.

All are welcome and bring a friend!

March 14th, 15th, 16th Mass at 8:30 a.m. and Mission Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter of Alcantara Church 1327 Port Washington Blvd.

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Regeneron STS Scholar Named At Bethpage High School

ethpage High School senior Aurrel Bhatia has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 Scholar. The prestigious honor is also a landmark for the school, as Bhatia is the second Bethpage student to achieve this recognition since the inception of the school’s science research program in 2011.

“It was just incredibly exciting when I found out,” Bhatia said. “To be the second person in this district is especially meaningful, because I think it carries signs of progress and I think it’s a great step towards the right direction in our district.”

According to its website, the Regeneron STS (formerly the Intel STS) is a program of the Society for Science and the Public that recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the U.S. who are creating the ideas and solutions to solve the most urgent challenges. This program is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition

for high school students. Each of the 300 scholars received a $2,000 award from Regeneron, with a matching donation to his or her school.

Scholars were selected from 1,805 applications received from 603 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and eight other countries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists and hail from 185 American and international high schools and home schools in 37 states, China, Switzerland and Singapore.

“Regeneron is an incredibly prestigious competition, so I’m very lucky to be a part of the group of people who have this designation,” Bhatia said.

Bhatia said she spent most of her freshman and sophomore years studying machine-learning and deep-learning algorithms and applied them to study climate. Through her research, she discovered that there are roughly 850 million people worldwide

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Bethpage High School senior Aurrel Bhatia (second from right), has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 Scholar. She was joined by district Superintendent Dave Schneider, (far left), science research teacher Nicole Dulaney and district Science Director Chris Pollatos. (Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District) who suffer from food insecurity. She realized that while there is enough food for everyone in the world, she believes that the systems in place are not productive enough. Bhatia felt that current irrigation systems are inaccurate, so she sought to create a soil moisture prediction system and implement that into a decision support system. Bhatia submitted her project, “Utilizing a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Machine Learning Algorithm to Create Soil Moisture Prediction Models and Improve Water Productivity in Southern California.”

“I figured if there’s an automated way that we can determine how much soil moisture is in the ground at a particular moment in time, we can see how much water needs to be applied to meet the irrigation field goals,” Bhatia said. “Ultimately, we could create crops that don’t waste excess water.”

Bhatia was selected for an internship at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory last year. As one of the lab’s “Partners for the Future,” Bhatia is conducting sleep research through computational neuroscience at Cold Spring Harbor’s Engel Lab. She is also a member of her school’s Math Olympiads Team, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the Ethics Debate Team, the marching, concert and jazz bands, the chamber orchestra and the Philosophy Club, among other groups. Bhatia credited Chris Pollatos, the district’s science director, for

believing in her.

“In addition to students’ research, Regeneron is looking for the type of person who works hard, perseveres and someone who is a good role model in their community,” Pollatos said.

“Aurrel definitely checks all of those boxes. We have a great district and a great group of students who inspire students to reach their dreams.”

Additionally, Bhatia was a student at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, in which she took part in the Brookhaven National Labs Gifted Math Program, conducted in collaboration with the Museum of Mathematics. She is also a senior mathematics editor for the Young Scientists Journal, where she managed a team of junior editors, assigned articles, facilitated communication between editorial team and upper-level management, and determined scientific accuracy of articles.

“She’s just an incredible young woman who is so talented, and she doesn’t know her full potential,” said Bhatia’s science research teacher, Nicole Dulaney. “I’ve learned so much from her myself and I know that other students learn a lot from her as well.

I just can’t wait to see all the wonderful things she’s going to do after high school.”

Bhatia said she plans to study applied mathematics in college.

—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District

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arch is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is calling on all Americans to take five healthy steps for their kidneys.

The kidneys are the body’s chemical factories, filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood cell production and blood pressure. But over time, the kidneys can become damaged with little or no physical symptoms to warn you that your kidneys are in trouble.

“Of the 26 million American adults estimated to have kidney disease, most don’t know they have it. That’s why taking care of your kidneys, especially if you are at risk for kidney disease, is vital,” said Joseph Vassalotti, MD, National Kidney Foundation chief medical officer. “There are a few simple things people can do to keep their kidneys healthy and strong.”

Take Five for Your Kidneys

All Americans can do five simple things to protect their kidneys:

Get Tested

Ask your doctor for an ACR urine test or a GFR blood test annually if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, are over age 60, or have a family history of kidney failure. Get screened for free through the National Kidney Foundation’s KEEP Healthy program by visiting www.kidney.org/ KEEPHealthy.

Reduce NSAIDs

Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), may alleviate your aches and pains, but they can harm the kidneys, especially if you already have kidney disease. Reduce your regular use of NSAIDs and never go over the recommended dosage.

Cut the Processed Foods. Processed foods can be significant sources of sodium, nitrates and phosphates, and have been linked to cancer, heart disease and kidney disease. Try adopting the DASH diet to guide your healthy eating habits.

High blood pressure and diabetes are the leading causes of kidney disease and kidney failure.

Managing high blood pressure and strict control of blood sugar levels can slow the progression of kidney disease. Speak with your doctor if you are having trouble managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Throughout National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation is offering free kidney health screenings through the KEEP Healthy program. To locate a KEEP Healthy screening near you, or to learn more about the kidneys and risk factors for kidney disease, visit www.kidney.org/KEEPHealthy.

Kidney Facts:

• 1-in-3 American adults is at high risk for developing kidney disease today.

• High blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney failure and being over 60 are major risk factors for developing kidney disease.

• 1-in-9 American adults has kidney disease and most don’t know it.

• Early detection and treatment can slow or prevent the progression of kidney disease.

• Kidney disease risk can be reduced by controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, quitting Exercise Regularly smoking, regular exercise, maintaining a Your kidneys like it when you exercise. Regular healthy weight and avoiding excessive use of exercise will keep your bones, muscles, blood pain medications. vessels, heart and kidneys healthy. Getting The National Kidney Foundation is the leading active for at least 30 minutes a day can also help organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareyou control blood pressure and lower blood ness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease. sugar, which is vital to kidney health.

For more information, visit www.kidney.org.

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Northwell Cardiothoracic Programs Recognized For Top Performance

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our Northwell Health hospitals with cardiothoracic surgery programs—Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), Lenox Hill Hospital (LHH) in Manhattan, Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) and South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay Shore—earned prestigious threestar quality overall ratings in the several cardiac surgical categories analyzed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

The latest report included data from 906 cardiothoracic surgical programs across the United States and Canada.

The Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital (SABHH) at NSUH has achieved threestar overall quality ratings – the highest possible performance rating – in all five cardiac surgical categories analyzed by the STS. In addition, North Shore University Hospital was nationally recognized in eight specialties on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021-2022 best hospital ranking including cardiology and heart surgery at the SABHH. “I applaud all our colleagues at North Shore, Lenox Hill, South Shore and Staten Island for achieving the highest quality ratings by the STS in their respective cardiac surgical categories,” said Alan R. Hartman, MD, senior vice president and executive director of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell Health. “The superior ratings reflect the expertise and excellent quality cardiac surgical outcomes we provide to patients in the region.

“Achieving top performance in every cardiac surgery category, which the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital did, is truly a significant accomplishment.

The data demonstrates we are delivering the superior quality cardiac surgical care to our patients and provides critical information for people in our region to make informed decisions about their health care,” Hartman added.

The STS star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded overall measures of quality in health care, rating the benchmarked outcomes of cardiothoracic surgery programs in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery, CABG + AVR surgery, isolated mitral valve replacement/repair (MVRR), and CABG + MVRR surgery.

LHH, SIUH and SSUH earned prestigious three-star quality overall ratings for the isolated CABG. Lenox Hill and Staten Island earned a top rating for isolated MV replacement/repair and

Northwell Health’s Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital cardiac surgery team South Shore achieved a three-star rating for CABG+AVR. “I am proud to work alongside our surgeons and entire team whose tireless work and dedication have earned the department another three-star rating,” said S. Jacob Scheinerman, MD, chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. “These fantastic results exemplify why patients should

be confident that, under our surgeons’ care, they will return to their normal lifestyle quickly.”

The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Report analyzed data from participants for five cardiac surgical categories over a three-year period, from July 2018 to June 2021, the most recent reporting data period available. The ratings are calculated using a combination of quality measures

for specific procedures.

NSUH, which also earned the highest marks across all five categories in 2019, one of only three in the nation to do so, scored highest in isolated AVR, which places them in the top four percent of all hospitals scored. NSUH and SSUH also placed in the top five percent of all hospitals for CABG+AVR. A nonprofit organization representing more than 7,600 surgeons, researchers and other health professionals worldwide, STS strives to ensure the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, esophagus and other procedures within the chest by enhancing the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality of care through education, research and advocacy.

Participation in the STS adult cardiac surgery database is voluntary, highlighting the importance of Northwell’s commitment to quality improvement and transparency of outcomes.

See the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ website www.publicreporting.sts.org for information about the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Public Reporting.

—Northwell Health

Public Policy Call: Mental Health Crisis In Higher Ed The Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) has released a white paper calling for a public policy response to the mental health crisis in higher education. The study reveals the prevalence of mental illness at colleges and universities in the U.S., outlines the impact of this crisis and considers the exacerbating role of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the release of its white paper, MHANYS has launched its push to advance necessary public policy remedies on behalf of all college students in New York.

“The mental health crisis on college campuses has long been a pervasive issue, and it has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said MHANYS CEO Glenn Liebman.

“Our study makes clear that more needs to be done at the state level to address this mounting problem affecting both public and private colleges and universities. We’re urging New York State to take action and begin to develop a public policy

response to provide the support and resources our college students need.

We’re grateful to the state lawmakers who have already expressed an eagerness to address this issue and collaborate with us.”

The newly released white paper studied the history of mental health in higher education and examined the crisis on today’s campuses. It reviewed research to determine the state of the crisis and its impact on students and the growing demand for mental health services. In addition to assessing the response on college campuses, the study evaluated the broader public response, focusing on actions taken by the media, courts, advocates and legislatures. These findings were then analyzed against the exacerbating impact of COVID-19 on mental health.

“The college experience should be one of opportunity, academic pursuit and personal growth, not an overwhelming strain on the mental wellness of young people,” said John

Richter, MHANYS director of public policy and the lead author of the white paper. “We have worked hard at the elementary and secondary level to ensure resources are available and whole health parity is being considered, and we hope to continue our efforts as young people enter the next phase of their life. We look forward to working with lawmakers, students and other higher education stakeholders to determine the right path for New York to address this very real crisis.”

Several state lawmakers, especially Senator Anna Kaplan, have already shared commitments with MHANYS to help address higher education’s mental health crisis. Kaplan is sponsoring legislation focused on the mental wellness of SUNY and CUNY students.

Visit www.mhanys.org to read MHANYS’ white paper on mental health and education.

—Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.

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ong Islanders’ health concerns related to mental health and substance misuse, heart disease, diabetes and cancer were consistent themes uncovered during a two-year study that examined health and social support issues encountered by public library staff and the patrons they serve. Stony Brook University and Adelphi University public health researchers interviewed library staff at randomly-selected libraries throughout Long Island during December 2017 and February 2020. The Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC), a coalition of more than 300 organizations all involved in improving the health of Long Islanders, helped coordinate and partially fund the research. The research followed the same protocol used by the University of Pennsylvania when it previously conducted similar research among librarians and staff at the public library system in Philadelphia.

Researchers found that there was a difference between the needs and program offerings based on the socioeconomic status of the neighborhood in which the library is located. Libraries in lower-resourced communities generally ran more basic social assistance programs and those in higher-resourced communities offered more enrichment and leisure-type programming.

Researchers said they were not surprised at the results, as social determinants of health—those factors outside of medicine that influence an individual’s health—account for nearly 80 percent of health outcomes.

These factors include education, poverty, access to transportation, safe and affordable housing, health insurance coverage and access to nutritious and affordable foods, among others.

The results also coincide with findings from the LIHC’s Community Health Assessment Survey (English version) and (Spanish version), which is administered by the LIHC and analyzed bi-annually. It assesses individual and community perceptions about health needs and barriers, as well as social support concerns.

Starting with a list of 113 public libraries, 18 libraries in Suffolk County (from 26 randomly selected) and 14 libraries in Nassau County (from 27 randomly selected)

consented to participate in the “Long Island Libraries Qualitative Research Project.”

Ninety-six interviews were completed, recorded and transcribed.

Approximately three staff members at each library were interviewed. The transcribed interviews were coded based on themes that emerged from the interviews across sites. This resulted in a coding schema with 11 categories and many subthemes within each category.

“Public libraries are hidden gems in our communities,” said Janine Logan, director of the LIHC. “They are a trusted resource. Increasingly, public libraries play a key role in delivering some of the health and social support services an individual requires to live his/her best life.”

The findings from the Long Island Libraries Qualitative Research Project can be used to inform future health and social support service programming offered by libraries, including resource and staff allocation. This is also true of the partnering organizations with which many libraries work, such as the local hospital and health department and the many community-based organizations that bring health and social support service programming to libraries.

—Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council

LIJ Valley Stream Hospital Names Executive Director

Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Valley Stream Hospital has appointed Jason Tan, RN, as its new executive director. He succeeds David Seligman, who had led the hospital since 2019 and is taking on the role of deputy regional executive director for Northwell Health’s western region.

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Exposure to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas including parks, playgrounds and places of employment can be hazardous. Tobacco-free policies create healthier, safer and cleaner outdoor spaces for everyone.

Tobacco-free outdoor spaces Protect us all from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke Keep poisonous tobacco and e-cigarette litter away from children, pets and wildlife Support smokers who want to quit

Let’s work together to make Long Island a place to live tobacco-free.

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Long Island Health Coach Launches App To Lift The Spirit

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made me a better Mom.” Miller, who grew up in Oyster Bay, n 2010, Port Washington resident has since devoted her professional Lorraine Miller found herself work to inspiring others to practice struggling to be happy. She and gratitude daily as a tool for self-care. her husband wanted desperately to Earlier this year she re-launched become parents, but after five years of her app, Gratitude To Bliss, which now failed fertility treatments and adopincludes 365 days of tips and inspiration disappointments, their dream tion for bringing gratitude into your remained on hold. life in a powerful way.

“I knew I had so much to be grateful “The holidays can be rough for for,” said Miller, “but the stress and some people, especially if they’ve lost uncertainty of my situation made it someone, are struggling financially, or difficult to move on. I began praying are unable to see their families due to for a tool to help me feel better.” the pandemic,” said Miller.

At the advice of her health coach, “Gratitude can help. It lifts the Miller began keeping a gratitude spirit and helps you spiral up to journal and within weeks started to a brighter outlook in a matter of feel happier. weeks.”

“It was an unexpected miracle “Research shows that focusing during a very difficult time.” on what we are grateful for Three years later another miracle increases happiness by 20 to arrived when she gave birth to her son 25 percent, and I am living who is now eight. proof of that. It is also proven “My gratitude practice not only to reduce stress and and increase helped me get through a rough time in immunity.” my life, it has allowed me to appreciMiller said she created the app ate every part of motherhood and has because she wanted others to

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experience what she experienced. “It’s such a simple tool that we often take it for granted. My app helps people remember to practice every day because there is a built-in reminder that you can set for whatever time works for you. I give you coaching tips and inspiration along the way so you stick with it.”

“The world is in transition right now,” said Miller. “My hope for the Gratitude To Bliss App is that it helps people look to gratitude within themselves to help them get through this time and to create a ripple effect for others to follow.”

The Gratitude To Bliss App is available through iTunes and Google Play.

Lorraine Miller is a Spiritual Health Coach, author and speaker.

She has written several books including A Year of Daily Gratitude (National Geographic Books) and the award-winning journal, From Gratitude To Bliss: A Journey In Health And Happiness, available at gratitudetobliss.com.

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t’s normal to feel checked out or to struggle with your job from time to time, but when it turns into a daily issue, it may be something more.

Burnout is a specific type of work-related stress, and an increasing number of people say they’re feeling it.

The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, characterized by three dimensions: 1. Feelings of exhaustion 2. Increased mental distance from one’s job 3. Reduced professional efficacy To help you apply this definition to your personal situation, consider whether these statements are true: • Your performance at work is declining • Your efficiency at work is dropping • You’re losing confidence that you can achieve your goals • You avoid work-related tasks or struggle to find the motivation to complete them • You feel exhausted • You’ve lost interest in your work If some or all of these statements ring true for you, you may be

Take advantage of your health benefits Work-related risk factors for burnout may also be predictors of depression. Consider talking to your doctor or accessing other resources available through your health plan, such as virtual behavioral therapy or on-demand emotional support via an app like Sanvello.

experiencing burnout, and various factors may have contributed, including lack of control, unclear expectations, workplace dysfunction or lack of social support.

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to our work stress, including in transitioning to a work-from-home environment, adjusting to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic and missing the camaraderie of day-to-day interactions with colleagues at the office.

Addressing burnout is important, because left unresolved, it may lead to physical and mental health issues.

Here are a few ideas for dealing with burnout: Communicate with your boss Discussing your concerns with a supervisor may help you find solutions to things that are causing ongoing stress.

Reach out to your social circle Co-workers, friends and family may be able to offer the encouragement or ideas you need to help overcome feelings of burnout. Spending time with people you care about may help boost your mood and counteract the

Stick to healthy routines Well-balanced meals, regular exercise and quality sleep all help to reduce stress and can improve how you feel and perform at work.

Find ways to calm your mind Consider trying yoga, meditation or breathing techniques to improve your mental health. Check out some ideas at newsroom.uhc.com It may be helpful to think of burnout as a wake-up call. It’s a strong sign that something in your life is not working, so it’s important to take it seriously.

Use it as an opportunity to reflect, rest and, perhaps, create a new plan for professional happiness.

—Dr. Don Stangler is the chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare of New York.

COVID-19 Showed We Need A More Diverse Doctor Workforce

BY ROBERT GRANT

Deaths related to COVID-19 were more than twice as high among black, Latino and Native American people as among whites in 2020, according to new research out from the National Cancer Institute.

It is only the latest reminder of the glaring inequity that plagues the U.S. healthcare system. Addressing that inequity will require boosting access to care among people from marginalized groups.

That’s partially a supply problem— the United States needs more doctors, especially doctors who hail from historically underserved communities.

Research shows that doctors from these communities are not only more likely to return there to practice but more likely to deliver better outcomes for their patients.

More than 83.7 million Americans live in places with limited access to primary care doctors, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. They are disproportionately people of color.

That figure will likely increase. A June 2021 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that the United States could be short 124,000 physicians by 2034.

Research has consistently shown a link between access to physicians and health outcomes. Life expectancies in areas with fewer doctors are, on average, lower than those in areas that have more. About 7,000 U.S. lives could be saved every year simply by narrowing care gaps in the country’s most underserved communities.

To sustainably address the doctor shortage, we must recruit from the communities that are most acutely experiencing it. Numerous studies have found that a doctor’s race or ethnicity is a strong indicator of where they eventually return to practice. The same goes for language, family income and whether the doctor comes from a rural or urban area.

Patients also fare better when they can relate with the physician treating them. A 2018 National Bureau of

Economic Research study found that black men had significantly better health outcomes when treated by black doctors.

This was also true for preventative care. Black men treated by black doctors were 10 percent more likely to receive a flu shot and nearly 30 percent more likely to submit to cholesterol tests.

It is on medical schools to produce the doctors that historically marginalized communities need. Sadly, they haven’t done a very good job of that.

Black and Hispanic people make up more than 31 percent of the U.S. population—but only a smidge over 20 percent of the student population at U.S. medical schools.

Incoming medical students hail from disproportionately wealthy families, too. Last year, the median income of parents of medical school matriculants was $140,000—double the overall median household income in this country.

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(IMG), by contrast, have made addressing inequity a priority. Onequarter of America’s doctors attended medical school outside the country.

In low-income communities, international medical graduates are one-third of the doctor workforce. And in areas where the population is majority nonwhite, IMGs are even more prevalent.

Graduates of international medical schools are also more likely to go into primary care, where the need, especially in underserved communities, is greatest. Of the U.S.-born international medical graduates who matched into residency programs last year, roughly 70 percent entered into primary care specialties.

The disparate racial impact of COVID-19 is a tragic example of those inequities. Developing a more diverse doctor workforce is one small way to work toward ending them.

Robert Grant, MD, is the senior associate dean for clinical studies at St. George’s University School of Medicine (www.sgu.edu).

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acqueline Hausner, of New Hyde Park, is one of several medical students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NYITCOM) Class of 2022 who matched into U.S. military residencies. After graduating from NYITCOM this spring, Hausner will complete a general surgery residency with the U.S. Navy at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

After medical school, physicians must complete a residency training program and obtain a medical license to practice in the United States and become board certified in a specialty.

Medical residencies last three to five years for primary care physicians, with other specialties requiring additional years.

While the “civilian” match takes place in March, medical students who have committed to military service for their residency are matched a few months earlier. These future physicians will take the military oath of office at NYITCOM’s hooding ceremonies this spring and begin their

graduate medical education in conjunction with service to their country.

Physicians enlisted in the military deliver healthcare services to military personnel and their families and work in a variety of settings, including hospital ships and international medical centers, among others. Much like civilian doctors, their daily responsibilities include treating patients, diagnosing illness and prescribing medicine. Military physicians may also participate in international relief and humanitarian efforts, helping to care for the victims of natural disasters and other events requiring medical stability assistance.

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olorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control.

Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus.

Sometimes abnormal growths, called polyps, form in the colon or rectum. Over time, some polyps may turn into cancer. Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer.

Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best.

changes to your diet can reduce your colorectal cancer risk. Medical experts often recommend a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, such as coronary artery disease and diabetes.

This diet also may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Aspirin Researchers are looking at the role of some medicines and supplements in preventing colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that taking low-dose aspirin can help prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in some adults, depending on age and risk factors.

What Are the Risk Healthy Choices Factors for Some studies suggest that people Colorectal Cancer? may reduce their risk of developing Your risk of getting colorectal cancer colorectal cancer by increasing physical activity, keeping a healthy increases as you get older. Other risk weight, limiting alcohol consumption factors include having— • Inflammatory bowel disease such as and avoiding tobacco.

Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

What Are the • A personal or family history of colSymptoms? orectal cancer or colorectal polyps.

Colorectal polyps (abnormal • A genetic syndrome such as familial growths in the colon or rectum that adenomatous polyposis external can turn into cancer if not removed) icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome). and colorectal cancer don’t always Lifestyle factors that may contribute cause symptoms, especially at first.

Someone could have polyps or colto an increased risk of colorectal orectal cancer and not know it. That cancer include: is why getting screened regularly for • Lack of regular physical activity colorectal cancer is so important.

• A diet low in fruit and vegetables If you have symptoms, they may • A low-fiber and high-fat diet, or a include: diet high in processed meats • A change in bowel habits • Overweight and obesity • Blood in or on your stool (bowel • Alcohol consumption movement) • Tobacco use • Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that What Can I Do to the bowel does not empty all the way • Abdominal pain, aches or cramps Reduce My Risk? that don’t go away Overall, the most effective way to • Weight loss and you don’t know why reduce your risk of colorectal cancer If you have any of these symptoms, is to get screened for colorectal cancer talk to your doctor. They may be routinely, beginning at age 45.

Almost all colorectal cancers begin caused by something other than cancer. The only way to know what is as precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Such causing them is to see your doctor. polyps can be present in the colon for What Is Colorectal years before invasive cancer develops.

Cancer Screening?

They may not cause any symptoms, A screening test is used to look especially early on. Colorectal cancer for a disease when a person doesn’t screening can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before have symptoms. (When a person has they turn into cancer. In this way, col- symptoms, diagnostic tests are used to orectal cancer is prevented. Screening find out the cause of the symptoms.)

Colorectal cancer almost always can also find colorectal cancer early, develops from precancerous polyps when treatment works best. (abnormal growths) in the colon Diet or rectum. Screening tests can find Research is underway to find out if

This diagram shows the location of the stomach, small intestine, cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. (CDC) precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

Screening Recommendations Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer and finding it early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The Task Force recommends that adults age 76 to 85 talk to their doctor about screening.

The Task Force recommends several colorectal cancer screening strategies, including stool tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy).

hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

If you think you are at increased risk for colorectal cancer, speak with your doctor about: • When to begin screening • Which test is right for you • How often to get tested

Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

The Task Force recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. If you are older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening.

People at an increased risk of getting colorectal cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screenWhen Should I Begin ing, which test is right for them, and how often to get tested. to Get Screened?

Several screening tests can be used Most people should begin screening to find polyps or colorectal cancer. for colorectal cancer soon after turning 45, then continue getting screened It is important to know that if your at regular intervals. However, you may test result is positive or abnormal on some screening tests (stool tests, need to be tested earlier than 45, or flexible sigmoidoscopy and CT more often than other people, if you colonography), a colonoscopy test have: • Inflammatory bowel disease such as is needed to complete the screening Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. process. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.

• A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.

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Hepatitis C Cases On The Rise The number of new cases of hepatitis C in the United States and our area is rising, predominantly due to the opioid epidemic which shows no sign of easing. This is no surprise as intravenous drug use is the most common risk factor for this infection. Sadly, most new cases of hepatitis C are reported in people in their twenties and thirties.

The past several years of the COVID pandemic have made the hepatitis C situation worse. The pandemic has resulted in an increase in the incidence of hepatitis C cases, a decrease in the number of hepatitis C screenings being performed, a decrease in the number of hepatitis C patients started on curative treatment and a decrease in the resources available to care for hepatitis C patients due to budget cuts and provider burnout. This COVID effect surely means that the United States will not meet the World Health Organizations goal to eradicate hepatitis C by 2030.

Just a few years ago, hepatitis C was the leading indication for liver transplantation in the United States. When well tolerated oral treatments became available, many of the patients known

to have treated and cured patients who had cirrhosis prior to hepatitis C treatment to develop liver cancer five to seven years after cure.

THE Most patients who have been SPECIALIST identified with hepatitis C have been treated and cured. Routine screening David Bernstein, MD is needed to identify people with this condition as the majority of hepatitis C patients have no symptoms. All adults should undergo one-time screening. to have hepatitis C were brought in for Screening is a simple, inexpensive treatment and cured. These treatments blood test. If the screening test is are truly miraculous leading to three positive, infection is confirmed by a colleagues winning the Nobel Prize for viral test and then treatment is started. the work two years ago. These curative Current treatments for previously treatments slowed or halted disease untreated hepatitis C are oral therapies progression and the number of patients which are taken for either eight or requiring liver transplantation for twelve weeks and the cure rates are hepatitis C infection declined but has higher than 95 percent. In the five not been eliminated. Alcohol associpercent who are not cured by initial ated liver disease is now the leading therapy, salvage therapy, which is indication for liver transplantation in also oral for a total of twelve weeks, the United States. Even with treatment is readily available and results in a and cure, many patients with advanced 99 percent cure rate. So overall, cure liver fibrosis are still at risk for derates for hepatitis C infection approach veloping liver cancer and need to be 100 percent. These treatments have screened semi-annually with imaging minimal side effects and covered by all and blood tests. It is not uncommon insurance plans in New York State.

The identification and treatment of young people with recently acquired hepatitis C infection is more difficult.

Society must figure out a method to bring these people into the health care system, counsel them to avoid opioid use and initiate curative hepatitis C therapies. This is important both for the patient and for the community as cure will prevent the transmission of hepatitis C to others through the sharing of contaminated needles.

We have come a long way towards the elimination of hepatitis C in our communities. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic has stymied our efforts to increase hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, and treatment. With the pandemic hopefully waning and entering the endemic phase, now is the time to get back on track and put steps in place to address the ever-present hepatitis C silent epidemic.

David Bernstein, MD, FAASLD,FACG, AGAF, FACP is the vice chair of medicine for clinical trials and chief of hepatology at Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases. He is a professor of medicine and education.

March Is Endometriosis Awareness Month

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ormal periods do not cause excruciating pain, but endometriosis does. There are a number of symptoms that should not be ignored.

Endometriosis is a disorder where similar tissues inside the uterus start to grow outside the uterine cavity.

This lining of the uterus is called endometrium. Its symptoms vary from woman to woman.

The most common symptoms are: • Pain in lower abdomen before and during periods • Pain during or after sexual activity • Painful urination/bowel movements during periods • Fatigue • Infertility • Heavy bleeding • Other gastrointestinal upsets Many women with endometriosis suffer from allergies, chemical sensitivities and frequent yeast infections. Women with endometriosis also experience a range of immune disorders, including asthma, eczema and certain autoimmune diseases.

Infertility affects about 30 percent of women with endometriosis.

Diagnosis

An endometriosis diagnosis is considered uncertain until proven

by laparoscopy, a surgical procedure done under anesthesia. A laparoscopy usually shows the location, size and extent of the growths.

Laparoscopy is an invasive surgery to remove the endometrial tissues.

This helps the doctor and patient make better treatment choices.

Not diagnosing and helping adolescent girls and young women with the early symptoms of endometriosis is more likely to doom them to pain in later years.

Causes

The full picture of the causes of

endometriosis is still unknown.

Endometriosis is a puzzling disease affecting girls and women from as young as eight years old through postmenopause.

Research has shown that environmental toxins such as dioxin and PCBs, which act like hormones in the body and damage the immune system, can cause endometriosis. Dioxins are highly toxic chemicals which come from the production and use of pesticides and herbicides; municipal, medical and hazardous waste incineration; chemical and plastics

manufacturing; and pulp and paper production. Dioxins readily concentrate in the food chain, contaminating animals and fish; thus food is the primary source of dioxin exposure for humans.

One theory suggests that endometrial tissue is distributed from the uterus to other parts of the body through the lymph or blood systems. A genetic theory suggests that certain people have predisposing factors.

Surgical transplantation has also been cited in many cases where endometriosis is found in abdominal scars, although it has also been found in such scars when accidental implantation seems unlikely.

Another theory suggests that remnants of tissue from when the woman was an embryo may later develop into endo or that some adult tissues retain the ability they had in the embryo stage to transform under certain circumstances.

The retrograde menstruation theory suggests that during menstruation some of the menstrual tissue backs up through the fallopian tubes, implants in the abdomen and grows.

Visit www.endometriosisassn.org to learn more.

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This accurate contact information allows residents to receive emergency notifications about their water service in case a situation should ever occur.

“The Plainview Water District has the necessary systems in place to immediately reach our residents if a water-related emergency were to occur, however, we can only do so if we have the up-to-date contact information,” PWD Chairman Marc Laykind said.

“The well-being of our community is extremely important to all of us at the district, and being able to inform our residents as quickly as possible of a water emergency is crucial.”

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card as well. An email address is required during registration in order for participants to receive their race bibs and all entrants must also provide a street address to receive their medals. Registrants have until May 31 to complete the race. Last year Weippert saw participants hailing not only from Long Island (like the Hicksville High School Jaybirds robotics team) and the Weipperts’ new home in Davenport, FLA, but other states including Ohio, Texas and Kansas. There are further social media aspects tied to this event Weippert hopes will spread the word about the Sarah Grace Foundation.

“What we encourage people to do is post pictures on Facebook or Instagram and tag it #HugsForSarah5k or to send us pictures,” he said.

All proceeds from the race will support the programs and activities of all-volunteer Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer. Core programs include The Escape Hatch, Chemo Duck, The Bead Program, Sarah Grace’s

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Hicksville High School Jaybirds robotic team taking part in last year’s virtual 5K (Photo courtesy of the Sarah Grace Foundation)

Book Angels and holiday activities. The foundation also provides financial aid for families, including meals, transportation, household and funeral expenses. The next event will be a clothing drive held at Hicksville High School were the community is invited to add to already-collected student donations at a Big Drop-Off taking place on Saturday, March 12.

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gracefoundation.org/shop-donate/ to donate online. If you would prefer to mail a donation, it can be mailed to the Sarah Grace Foundation at 17 East Old Country Rd., Unit B, PMB 202, Hicksville NY 11801.

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came via some creative brainstorming that wound up with a clever idea and catchphrase ver since Matthew and from the elder Weippert’s son.

Marissa Weippert lost “We were trying to think their then 12-year-old daughter to a nine-month bat- outside the box as far as what kind of virtual events we tle with Acute Lympoblastic could have as opposed to in Leukemia back in November person,” Matthew explained.

2002, the Weipperts, along “Sarah would have been 31 with son James, have conat the end of March last year tinued helping out via the founding of their Sarah Grace while we were speaking with our son one day, he suggested Foundation For Children we do a virtual 5K. When I With Cancer. The goal of the asked him what made him Hicksville-based nonprofit organization is to improve the think of that, he said Sarah quality of life of children with was going to be 31 and a 5K is 3.1 miles. He came up with cancer and provide comfort the catchphrase, ‘Sarah was and support to families going to be 31, let’s run the of children suffering from cancer. Not unlike many other 3.1.’ I thought that was pretty good.” charitable foundations, the This year will be the second pandemic and its accompanying social distancing public running of the event. Participants can register online health protocols made it (https://thesarahgracefoundifficult to collect donations via more traditional in-person dation.org/shop-donate/) from March 21 to April 30, methods. One of the pivots with a $35 registration fee. All the Sarah Grace Foundation entrants receive a custom race did was host the Hugs for bib and medal. In addition, Sarah Virtual 5K last year, which counted 75 participants anyone registering prior to March 31 will be entered in a and raised roughly $5,0000. drawing for a $50 Amazon gift The udea for a unique event

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Electric Car Owner Scores High Voltage Victory Plainview resident wins PSEG video contest

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hen most people get a new car, they share the news with close friends. When the Huang family from Plainview purchased their 2021 BMW 330e xDrive a year ago, they decided to submit their story to PSEG Long Island’s “I Love My Electric Vehicle” Video Contest… and won.

The contest, which was in partnership with Mission Electric, Drive Electric Long Island and Greater Long Island Clean Cities, asked drivers of chargeable electric vehicles to create short videos sharing their car models, as well as their charging procedures, mileage range, the amount of time they had been driving an electric vehicle and their greatest inspiration behind the purchase.

The Huang family’s nearly two-minute long video was entirely written, directed and edited by their son Princeton, while his father assisted during filming.

“Most of the time I film on my own, because I film vlogs,” Princeton said.

“I’m basically my own director and I’m just lucky that my parents are willing to humor me and help me out with my exploits.”

Plainview’s Huang family with their 2021 BMW 330e xDrive in front of the Big Duck out in Flanders (Photo by Princeton Huang) Princeton’s video advertising his mother’s BMW was one of six submissions awarded the grand prize of a $500 Amazon gift card this month, which he claims was a big shock for many reasons.

“Well, it came as sort of a surprise considering I submitted in October,” he chuckled. “I don’t believe I found out I won until January or February, but I was ecstatic. It was definitely a welcomed surprise, since all of the

dedication I put into the video and passion I have for the car showed.”

The contest ran at the end of last year and received hundreds of submissions from car owners across Long Island. PSEG promoted the event as a way to encourage Long Islanders to cut greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation, which contributes to poor air quality, high asthma rates and various environmental impacts.

In Princeton’s case, traveling to and

from classes as a junior at New York City’s Columbia University is made much easier with his family’s first electric vehicle, which he highlighted in his video contest submission.

“The electric car is very relaxing to drive in the city,” Princeton assured.

“It’s also very convenient and easy to switch between the gas and electric motor when navigating quiet side streets or busy highways.”

When discussing the car’s best feature, however, Princeton recalled a fond memory he made last year.

“My family and I took a 2,000-plus mile trip in our new electric car,” he smiled. “In December, we drove to Atlanta and back. It was a great bonding experience and a good opportunity for the car to show its strengths, while also bringing us together and across multiple state lines.”

Princeton is the contest’s youngest winner and says he will use the prize money for school-related necessities.

The Huang family’s video, as well as the other five winning submissions, may be viewed on PSEG Long Island’s website.

—Tyler Mroczek is a contributing writer for Anton Media Group

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The Joys Of Tuna Loaf As Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood once said, “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” This quotation perfectly captures the essence of retirement and the start of something new.

Retirement, that time when one leaves a job and ceases to work, is something that most strive to achieve.

My husband was blessed to be able to retire in 2020, which made him one happy camper. We still have the paperwork on our bulletin board that states, “I’m done!

Forever!” As the door to employment closed, the window to freedom opened. The lesson to be learned is how to spend one’s freedom so it fulfills and adds to the flavor of life.

Upon retirement, Hubby has found several things to do around the house.

However, nothing seems to bring out his creative juices so much as cooking in the kitchen. This is a man who can whip up a Thanksgiving dinner like nobody’s business along with sides and a dessert without so much as breaking a sweat. His food is scrumptious and I think he knows it. My husband is the rock god of our kitchen, to be certain.

Oftentimes when I am involved in another project around the house, my husband will call out, “What do you want as your protein tonight?” I am a pescaovotarian, which means that sometimes I will eat fish or something made with eggs.

I had tried to solely become vegan, but the choices for protein are somewhat limited and expensive. Meatless products can also be loaded with fats, sodium and fillers.

Sometimes he will slice up some tempeh and bake it in a bath of barbecue sauce. Other times, he will coat a meatless burger with gluten-free breadcrumbs and broil it until it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The challenge is not the sides but rather the entrée itself. This man rises to the challenge.

bowl so it was softer and less gluten-free everything bagel for lunch tomorrow. The chunky. I gently smoothed shallot rounded out the it into a greased loaf pan, texture and supplied the loaf put it in the oven, prayed to the kitchen gods and waited with the needed “bite.” I was pleasantly surprised. for dinner to be ready. In Tomorrow’s dinner is a the meantime, I worked Brussels sprout soup that on something else to keep I created with a bouquet myself occupied. Our dog Luna, on the other hand, sat of roasted fennel, onions, like a sentry outside the oven carrots and sprouts. The aroma of roasted vegetables until that loaf was ready. In hangs heavily in the air a past life, she was certainly tonight and I look forward to a cat, because her love for tuna surpasses anything else, my first taste of something new tomorrow night. Taking including beef.

Patty Servidio a break from the kitchen The kitchen smelled has enabled me to find my wonderful, mostly because Since Christmas, I have creativity once more, the “beof his glazed meatloaf and taken over some of the ginning of something else,” as the deliciously crispy baked cooking again after a brief potatoes that were toasted Mr. Rogers eloquently stated. hiatus. I created an osso buco to perfection. I entered The creation of something for my husband and made spectacular from mundane the kitchen and braced for myself a miso-glazed salmon the smell of cooked fish ingredients makes Life and fillet. I’ve whipped up soups, ala Friskies. I didn’t smell meals exciting. It’s like one’s gravies and all sorts of fun own version of the Food anything but that meatloaf. things to eat. However, the Network favorite, Chopped.

The taste of the tuna loaf protein for myself still gave was light, flaky and rather de- How much fun me a bit of grief. is that? lightful. I was sorry I hadn’t Tonight, I thought about made a larger loaf, because Patty Servidio is an Anton the multiple tins of tuna from I imagined a few slices on a Media Group columnist.

Trader Joe’s in the pantry and came up with an idea that I thought was original. After much research, I found that my idea wasn’t as original as I thought. However, the ingredients came to me like a vision, and I whipped together my first tuna loaf.

Does this sound disgusting? You betcha. Thoughts of tuna melts in my distant past made me cry real tears because the taste of cheese and fish didn’t sit well at all in my mouth or my belly.

I had a tuna burger once that literally tasted like it just flopped on the deck of Captain Jack’s trawler. While grilled tuna steak delighted, anything made of chopped tuna made me think of cat food. The fact that I came up with a recipe for tuna loaf is as surprising to me as it was to my husband, who was creating his own meatloaf on the kitchen counter, a look of The origins of columnist Patty Servidio’s recent tuna loaf genuine concern grazing his triumph (Photo courtesy of Trader Joe’s) features.

I threw together some Egg Adventures in Learning ran a full-page ad thanking beaters, some gluten-free its 2021 Donors for their support and generosity in seasoned breadcrumbs, half the 2/23/22 Anton Media Group papers. Unfortua chopped shallot and some nately, one donor’s name was listed incorrectly. The parsley and whipped it into a Donor’s correct name is Mrs. Margaret Admirand. slurry. I added the tuna, carefully flaking it into the mixing

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The Next Interim LIRR President Should Have Come From Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng retired effective Feb. 26. Eng said in resigning “I can retire knowing that I leave the LIRR well positioned for continued success with a dedicated management team and a tenacious workforce who are delivering the best train performance in LIRR history, while fulfilling our commitments on a historic capital program.” MTA Chairman Janno Lieber announced that he is appointing Metro North President Catherine Renaldi to serve as interim LIRR President. Lieber’s justification for this action, is that “We need somebody who knows the commuter railroads, we need somebody who knows the MTA.” He went on to say “And we need somebody who knows Grand Central, where the LIRR and Metro North are about to be roommates.” For all these reasons, I’m naming Cathy Rinaldi to serve, in

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addition to her role at Metro North, as the interim president of the LIRR.” Serving as either LIRR or Metro North President is a full-time job. It requires a good working knowledge of the agency organization, staff, operations, facilities and customers’ needs. The portfolio also includes, on-going capital projects such as the $11.2 billion Eastside Access to Grand Central Terminal, $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track and $450 million Jamaica Station

Capacity Improvements.

There are also many other projects contained within the LIRR $5.7 billion share of MTA’s $51 billion 2020-24 Five-Year Capital Plan. There is little time for on the job training to run the nation’s largest commuter rail road.

Any good organization develops in-house talent by promoting from within.

Lieber could have appointed either the LIRR Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President for Operations, Senior Vice President for Engineering or one of several other experienced LIRR Vice Presidents as interim LIRR President. Lieber’s justification of Renaldi’s appointment was that she “...knows commuter railroads, the MTA and Grand Central Terminal.” Why didn’t Lieber acknowledge that any member of Eng’s current senior leadership already knows the LIRR? They would be ready to step in on day one

with no need for on-the-job training.

Why didn’t Lieber have confidence in the ability of Former Long someone Island Rail Road from Eng’s President Phil Eng (Photo courtesy of manage- the Metropolitan ment team Transit Authority) already in place to fill this position on a temporary basis? It is an insult to the hard-working, current LIRR management team, employees and loyal commuters to not appoint someone from within the LIRR. Ms. Renaldi has her hands full just trying to manage Metro North, the nation’s second largest commuter railroad. This includes Metro North’s $4.6 billion share of the MTA’s $51 billion 2020-24 Five-Year Capital Plan. Adding the LIRR to her

portfolio is attempting to serve two bosses. It is a recipe for disaster. There are not enough hours in a day to do justice to both assignments. How many months will go by before the next full-time permanent LIRR President comes on board?

Remember that Lieber, just like his predecessors will need the blessing of the governor.

Just like past history, Governor Hochul will play a behind-thescenes role in the selection of a permanent LIRR President.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

Cutting The Cord Have you heard the expression “Cutting the Cord”?

It used to mean finally letting go of your children and allowing them to live their lives in the adult world without you interfering. But if you Google it today, you’ll get a completely different meaning.

In today’s lexicon, “cutting the cord” refers to getting rid of your cable TV provider and signing up for individual streaming services, like Netflix or Hulu. Those services, along with Paramount Plus, Disney Plus and others, are available for a monthly fee. You can even stream premium cable networks like Showtime, HBO and others.

Many are “cutting the cord” with cable, retaining only their Internet service, allowing access to all available streaming services. I’ve spoken to several people who have done this, and they all sing the same song, “It’s great!”

Based on their viewing habits, watching “Live” TV has never been a priority. With the advent of the DVR (replacing the VCR), I can’t say when I last watched any show on the

enjoy the original programming offered. They entice you with their low monthly subscription prices, like $9.99, $12.99 or $14.99. But those services start to add up month after month.

However, there is one thing individual streaming services can’t give you that our generation perfected with the invention of the remote control—channel surfing.

Paul DiSclafani Is there anything better pdisco23@aol.com than grabbing the remote and date and time new episodes surfing through channels every appeared. There are just too five seconds? I’m constantly many commercials. Although switching channels during I still call it taping a show, commercial breaks. Every April, recording it on your DVR allows I could watch parts of different you to watch it at your leisure hockey and baseball games while zipping through those using my trusty remote on annoying commercials. the same night. You can’t do Sports are a different story. that with individual streaming I’m that guy that taped games services. (when necessary) and avoided Switching between services social interactions because is not as easy as just changing I didn’t want to find out the the channel. You can’t switch score. Watching a sporting between shows on Hulu event when I already know who and Netflix without exiting won doesn’t work for me. one service and entering Total disclosure—in addition another. I don’t have to enter to my monthly Verizon FIOS my password most times, bill, I also subscribe to many but sometimes I do. At least, of these streaming services. I when watching a TV series, the

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service keeps track of where I left off.

I’m not a fan of “binge-watching.” I liked it when shows had cliffhangers that held my interest until next week. Sunday night TV was incredibly eventful when watching shows like Dexter, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. Now I can watch complete seasons of Ozark or Cobra-Kai on a single weekend (if I wanted to).

With so many different options, I have problems making a final decision. For me, too many options mean I can’t make up my mind, even when trying to pick a movie

from the “On Demand” menu.

It’s so much easier to channel surf and find something I’m comfortable with.

It’s like choosing between a sit-down restaurant or a buffet.

A restaurant provides you with choices on a menu. You select a meal, and your waiter personally delivers it to your table—appetizer, followed by soup or salad, then the entrée, ending with a dessert.

With a buffet, you never know where to start. You end up piling things on a single plate you would never eat in combinations, just because you can. When finished, instead of being satisfied, you didn’t enjoy anything because you overate.

Do you know what would be great? If you had all those streaming channels available in one place where you could use your remote to switch between all the different shows.

Oh wait, isn’t that what your cable provider does for you?

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS American Cancer Society To Honor KGI Design Group CEO

Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca (right) and St. Dominic’s student Timothy Nigro (second from right).

(Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca recently recognized St. Dominic’s student Timothy Nigro for his leadership and commitment to the community in hosting a ‘Warm Winter Wear’ Drive to benefit those in need this winter season. Timothy is the Co-Executive President of St. Dominic’s and the President of the Teddy Roosevelt Chapter of the Rho Kappa National Honor Society. All donations collected were presented to the St. Dominic Parish Social Ministry to be disseminated throughout the community.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Kim Poulos Lieberz, founder and CEO of KGI Design Group, a woman-owned design and marketing agency located in Farmingdale, is being honored as the American Cancer Society’s Corporate Honoree at the 3rd Annual Red, White and Blue Summer Bash on Wednesday, June 15, at The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.

This fundraising event hosts professional and philanthropic leaders across a variety of industries to support the American Cancer Society’s

The Plainview-Old Bethpage (POB) Chamber of Commerce unveiled the “SuperToon” physical map of POB at the chamber’s February membership meeting on Feb. 16 at the Mid-Island Y JCC. Followed by a short presentation from two business teachers at the high school regarding their intern program, and the Nassau County Police Commissioner as the featured speaker.

“The chamber is very proud of its members and their participation in MapToons Long Island. Our members play a vital role in our community, providing the highest quality products and services; so many of them are shared on this colorful new map that will be widely distributed and available online. Thank you to MapToons’ Mark Snider and his team for their excellent work,” stated POB Chamber President Andrew Lamkin.

The revised MapToon will again be online and interactive, both on our Chamber homepage and on the MapToons website.

—Submitted by Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

Nassau Chapter Of The American Guild of Organists To Host Member Recital The Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a Members Recital on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 40 W. Nicholai St. in Hicksville. Six organists will participate. Elizabeth Bailey is organist at Levinttown’s St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Henry DeVries is Minister of Music at Hicksville’s Trinity Lutheran Church, Judith Feuss is Director of Music and Organist at Church of Manhasset’s Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Michael Haigler is Director of Music at Oyster Bay’s Christ Church, Joseph Martin is the cantor of at Baldwin’s St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baldwin, NY,

mission of eliminating cancer as a significant health problem.

Along with Humanitarian Honoree Angela Calvo, Poulos Lieberz is being honored for her dedication to the American Cancer Society over many years. Since 2015, Poulos Lieberz and her team at KGI have provided pro-bono design and branding services for multiple ACS distinguished events each year, including the Allan Shedlin Memorial Golf Classic, NYC United Against Cancer, Wine & Spirits Industry’s Gala, Financial Services Cares Gala,

accompanist for St. Ignatius Loyola Children’s Choir and the Forest Hills Choir, and coaches the Opera Ensemble at Molloy College in Rockville Centre and Dr. Joseph Woo is Director of Music at the Community Church of East Williston.

The program will include works by Léon Boëllmann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Jongen, Alexandre Guilmont, George Frederic Handel, Leo Sowerby, Denis Bedard, Hermann Schroeder and Jean Sibelius. Admission is free and a reception will be held afterwards.

—Submitted by the Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Volunteer Charity Boxer Tom “Gibby” Gibson of Glen Cove, the Founder of the New York-based Interchange Business Organization (IBO), has been selected to fight in the Long Island Fight for Charity Main Event, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event.

This year’s 17th Main Event will be held on Sept. 17, 2022 and is expected to attract more than 1,200 people and raise more than $200,000 for local not-for-profit organizations including Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and National Foundation for Human Potential. This event is Long Island’s most anticipated charity networking event of the year.

The 2022 Long Island Fight for Charity is sponsored

by FBA National, Sandwire, Sunpower, Allure Home Improvements, BIS Law Firm, Lessing’s Hospitality

and Taste of Hope NYC. In addition to the ACS, Poulos Lieberz supports other not-for-profits, such as the New Jersey Rett Syndrome Association, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and Angels For Warriors. She is a co-founder and board member of DesignGivers.org, a nonprofit which supports the needs facing our community while providing donors interior design consultations. Additionally, in honor of Nurses Week, the KGI Design team supported St. Catherine of Siena Hospital by

KGI Design Group CEO/ founder Kim Poulos Lieberz

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donating an painting of angel wings in April 2021.

Visit www.acsredwhiteblue. org for details about the ACS’s Red, White and Blue Summer Bash.

—Submitted by the KGI Design Group

From left: Board members Asher Allweiss, Larry Weiss, Lindsay Covello, MapToons LI owner Mark Snider, Chamber President Andrew Lamkin, board members Sherri Gillespie, Andrea Goldman and Cheryl Dender.

(Photo courtesy of POB Chamber of Commerce)

“This is an amazing journey and I am excited to be part of what LI Fight for Charity is doing for our local community. The support and encouragement everyone has given me so far is my driving force to train and raise funds for those in need. Together we all will be winners,” said Gibson.

A resident of Glen Cove, Gibson is among more than 20 of Long Island’s, toughest and bravest business professionals who will step in the boxing ring this March. He has chosen “Gibby” as his ring name. The fight card for the Main Event Tom “Gibby” Gibson (Photo by David Conn) will include more than 10 bouts, pitting local business Group, Merritt Environmental people against each other for charity.

Consulting Group, Hilton, For tickets, information and Triple Crown Sports Memorabilia, Mission Disrupt, sponsorship opportunities go to www.lifightforcharity.org.

Long Island Business News, To ask questions, e-mail info@ Unique Impressions, CAS lifightforcharity.org or call Worldwide, Turn One Studio 1-877-240-7821. and USA Boxing.

—Submitted by Long Island Gibson has set a personal Fight for Charity fundraising goal of $50,000.

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Friday, March 11

St., Glen Cove. Get your green on and get ready to sing along with local performer Jimmy Moore. Refreshments served. Non members, $15. Call 516-801-1191.

KT Tunstall At 8 p.m. at the Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Best selling and acclaimed singer-songwriter. Tickets start at $34, Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call 516-767-6444.

Al Franken Former U.S. Senator and comic at the Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Visit www.paramountny.com or call 631-673-7300.

Owl Walk Hosted from 7 to 9 p.m. by the Science Museum of Long Island, 1426 North Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Admission is $20 for non-members. Register at http:// www.smli.org.

Saturday, March 12

Rickie Lee Jones At 8 p.m. at the Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Two-time Grammy winner. Tickets start at $49. Tickets at www. landmarkonmainstreet.org or callRUN 516-767-6444.

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Ignis Angelicus Concert in Honor of St. Patrick and St. Joseph at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. Aidan, 505 Willis Ave., Williston Park. Famous Songs of Ireland and Italy by the Most Heavenly Choir, soloists and orchestra. Tickets $15.

Celtic Thunder At 7 p.m. at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Round Swamp Rd., Westbury. “The performances have dramatic solos, compelling ensembles, and comedic acts.” Standard tickets from $59.50. Visit www. thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-247-5200.

Ongoing Senior Singers Join the North Hempstead Senior Chorus. Rehearsals are Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Clinton G. Martin Community Center at the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park.

Call Joe M. at 631-978-1324.

Maple Sugaring Presented from 12:30 to 2 p.m. by the Enjoy the music of Aretha Franklin on Science Museum of Long Island, 1426 North Plandome Rd., Manhasset.

March 12. (Wikipedia Commons) Learn about your favorite Respect the Best pancake topping. Register Flower Show At 8 p.m. at Concert Hall, Adelphi at www.smli.org.

Think spring at Hicks Nurseries, University Performing Arts Center, 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury.

The Bad Plus 1 South Ave, Garden City. Celebrate Long Island’s largest and premier At 8 p.m. at the Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. garden center will host its 32nd Landmark on Main Tickets are $45. Tickets and informaannual Flower & Garden Show tion at www.adelphi.edu/events. Call Street, 232 Main from March 10-27. Open seven days St., Port Washington.

516-877-4000. a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.

Described as “The Coen Sunday, March 13 Brothers of Jazz.” Non-Friends tickets HicksNurseries.com Irish Sing-a-long range from $30 to $40. Tickets at Get into the spring mood at the Hicks At 2 p.m. at the North Shore www. landmarkonmainstreet.org or Nurseries’ flower show this month.

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ORTATION NOTICE TRANSP

PARENTS Tara Gibbons Clerk / Treasurer TAKE NOTE! Dated: March 1, 2022

FIRE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 3-9-2022-1T-#230675-MAN LEGAL NOTICE AUTHORIZING SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE Parents and guardians of children who legally live in theASSETS SURPLUS LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE INCORPORATED Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, who THAT the Board of Trustees REFERENDUM VILLAGE OF contemplate sending their children to private and/or of the Village of Munsey Park Please take notice that the MUNSEY PARK will hold the Village’s Annual non-public schools NOTICE outside the school district during the Board of Commissioners of OF PUBLIC meeting on Wednesday, April HEARING OF VILLAGE the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire 2022-2023 school year, are reminded that they must file 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM, or as District, at a regular meeting OF MUNSEY PARK an application transportation by April 1, 2022, soon as possible thereafter at for bus PROPOSED held on March 1, 2022, duly the Village Hall, 1777 NorthLOCAL LAWapplied - 1 OF 2022 regardless if you have in theadopted past. the following resoluern Boulevard, Munsey Park. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- tion: is New York State Law. BE FURTHER ADVISED This EN that there will be a Pub- RESOLVED, that the Board THAT on April 13, 2022 at lic Hearing and Vote on the of Commissioners of the formsLaw, are available on the 7:30 PM at the VillageApplication Hall, Proposed Fire known as Manhasset-Lakeville website under the 1777 Northern Boulevard, District proposed Local Law 1-2022, District, pursuant to Section Munsey Park, the Board of will be held tab at the nextclick regu-on176(23) of the NYS Town Departments then Trustees will hold a public larly scheduled Meeting of the Law, hereby authorizes the OR at the hearing to consider adoption Transportation Board of Trustees on April 13, District during fiscal year of the Village’s Tentative Bud- Floral 2022. Park-Bellerose The proposal of UFSD a local 2022 to sell five (5) used Disget for the fiscal year June 1, law pursuant to subdivision Administration Offices 5 trict vehicles no longer needed 2022 – May 31, 2023 and to of General Municipal Law § for District purposes, with an 1 Poppy Place, Floral Park, NY 11001 hear any person concerning 3-c, which expressly authorizestimated aggregate value of same.

Monday through from 8:30 a.m.

3:00 p.m. fifty thousand es a Friday local government’s gov- toapproximately IT IS FURTHER NOTED erning body to override the dollars ($50,000.00); said authat no compensationAll is applications pro- property must with resolution is subtax capbe forcompleted the com- thorization posed to be paid for thecorresponding Mayor ing fiscalpaperwork ject to permissive referendum, year by the adoption and returned or any member of the Board of of a local law approved by a in accordance with Section before Aprilpercent 1st deadline Trustees.

6(g) of the General Municipal votethe of sixty (60%) of to: A copy of the tentative budget said Transportation Law. governing body. Office is available on our website forFloral

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tudents at Stewart School in Garden City are giving back to a number of charities and organizations through the Pizza with a Purpose and Pretzel with a Purpose programs.

The programs started at Stewart a number of years ago as a way to introduce service-learning to students.

Students at all grade levels have the opportunity to choose an organization that they are passionate about, then write a letter to the Stewart main office explaining why their chosen organization is important to fundraise for.

“I chose to do it because I like helping people in need,” student James Cassaro said.

For example, students have chosen charities including The Foundation Fighting Blindness, I’m Not Done Yet, The Marfan Foundation, Team Seas and a variety of local animal shelters.

“I picked an organization called BBBS, which stands for Big Brothers Big Sisters, because they don’t just have one age group, they support the whole family, anyone who needs help,” student Pierce Hayes said.

Each week there’s a rotation between Pretzel with a Purpose and Pizza with a Purpose.

Local pizzerias and the Philly Pretzel Factory sell their products to the school for a low price.

Stewart School students pick their favorite charity, and then sell pizzas, or pretzels, for a good cause. (Photo

courtesy Garden City Schools)

In turn, Stewart sells either pizza or pretzels to students and staff who have filled out an order form at a slightly higher price.

The funds that are made from the in-school sales are then donated to the selected the non-profits and organizations.

Many organizations have received between $500 and $1,000 from Stewart School as a result of this fundraiser.

In addition, the students who write letters selecting organizations get to share what the non-profits are all about on the morning announcements.

—Submitted by Garden City Schools

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Garden City Schools Celebrate World Read Aloud Day On Feb. 2, Stratford School students in Garden City participated in World Read Aloud Day. The celebrations kicked off with a schoolwide readaloud of What the Road Said with Assistant Principal Lauren Kaufman.

Students were invited to think about the question, “what does it mean to be a leader?” and were asked to draw a picture or write about a time they were brave.

World Read Aloud Day brought along some exciting news for Stratford, as it was announced that a Little Library would be installed in the back of the school in the upcoming weeks, thanks to the Parents Teacher Association. This will be a space where students can give or take a book to celebrate reading.

In addition, classes participated in a variety of exciting read-aloud activities including author visits, Flipgrid story

Stratford School students in Garden City participated in World Read Aloud Day. (Photo courtesy Garden

City Schools)

building activities and book buzzes, where students shared their favorite part of a book with a friend. World Read Aloud Day marked a wonderful, shared learning experience for the entire Stratford School community.

—Submitted by Garden City Schools

North Shore Transportation Requests

As a reminder to all parents of the North Shore School District, in accordance with New York State Education Law and Board of Education policy, all requests for transportation of children to private and parochial schools for the 2022-23 school year must be submitted by April 1, 2022. Failure to submit an application by April 1 may result in loss of district paid for transportation. An application must be filed each year even if your child is already receiving transportation.

Please call the Transportation Office at 277-7930 or print the form from the District Website at www.northshoreschools.org. Look under the Policy and Forms section off District dropdown and click on the Transportation Form Request at www.northshoreschools.org/22jan/transportation-request-2022-2023.pdf The form may be dropped off weekdays or sent to North Shore Schools, Transportation Department, 340 Shore Rd, PO Box 412, Glenwood Landing, N.Y., 11547-0412.

—Submitted by the North Shore School District

Garden City Students Create Out Of This World Artwork Garden City students across all grade levels have been invited to design a Space Mission Patch to be sent to the International Space Station.

Space Mission Patches are worn by astronauts and serve as important symbols of the team, an idea or a reminder of the values embedded in NASA culture.

Two Space Mission Patches designed

by Garden City students will be selected to fly to space, more than 250 miles above Earth’s surface.

One patch will be selected from students grades kindergarten through seven, and one from students in grades eigth through 12.

The patches will travel to space along with the science experiment designed by four of the district’s seventh grade students as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP).

Each patch represents Garden City pride and the district’s participation in the SSEP, creating a cross-curricular experience for students.

Garden City students designed Space Mission Patches during art class. The students photographed here are from Stewart School.

(Photo courtesty Garden City Schools)

The SSEP is a program of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE) in the U.S. and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education Internationally.

It is enabled through a strategic partnership with Nanoracks, LLC, which is working with NASA under a Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the International Space Station as a National Laboratory.

—Submitted by Garden City Schools

Garden City Police Department visited local schools earlier this month.

(Photo courtesy Garden City Public Schools)

Garden City Schools Show Support For Local Police

Students and staff in Garden City Public Schools showed their support for law enforcement and the Garden City Police Department on Feb. 2.

Members of the school community dressed in blue to honor men and women in the police force. In addition, members of the Garden City Police Department visited some of the district’s buildings, where they were presented with thank you cards and messages of gratitude.

The district thanks the Garden City Police Department for keeping its school community safe.

—Submitted by Garden City Public Schooli

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SPORTS

All District Basketball Teams

BY JAMES ROWAN

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hese are the top boys basketball players for the 2021-22 season from the Levittown, Island Trees and Wantagh school districts.

The list was compiled from statistics over the most recent season and with some input from coaches.

Three athletes took home triple-crown honors. MacArthur’s Matt Sarni, Island Trees’ Antonio Mathew and Divisions’s Tyler Diez were each named to the All District, All Defensive and Scholar Athlete teams.

Due to the prolific scoring of Mathew and MacArthur’s John Rebaudo, they were named co-Offensive Players of the Year.

Coach of the Year—Brian Maini (MacArthur) The Generals started the season with an 0-8 record and fought all the way back to within one shot of the playoffs. Maini kept the team on track in one of the toughest conferences in Nassau County. Of the seven teams in Conference A-1, five made the playoffs. No other conference in the county could boast of that success.

Maini’s team rallied to a 6-5 record over the last 11 games. In a one-week span, the Generals knocked off the top two teams of the conference, Great Neck South and New Hyde Park.

The season ended with a 46-44 loss to conference champion New Hyde Park on the final regular season game.

MacArthur possessed the ball in the waning seconds with a chance to win, but a three-pointer just missed the mark.

Player of the Year—Matt Sarni (MacArthur) The heart and soul of the Generals.

Sarni, a senior, did whatever it took to win. He scored, he passed, he rebounded and defended. He was the first one on the floor for a loose ball. Sarni often played the point, but always made his presence felt on the boards. He was a tenacious rebounder all season.

Offensive Player of the Year— Antonio Mathew (Island Trees) A high-scoring guard, Mathew scored 28 points against Seaford, 24 against North Shore and 20 in a win over Lawrence. Antonio put up these numbers despite always drawing the opposition’s top defenders. Mathew averaged just under 15 points a game for the Bulldogs.

Player of the Year Matt Sarni of MacArthur (Photo courtesy of Levittown School District)

Offensive Player of the Year—John Rebaudo (MacArthur) Rebaudo was a threat any time the ball was in his hands. A sharp-shooter from behind the three-point line, Rebaudo, a senior, scored 30 points in a game against Division this year.

He was also effective, driving and slashing to the basket. He could score from anywhere on the floor.

The Generals offense revolved around John.

Defensive Player of the Year—Matt Cassidy (MacArthur) Often assigned the opposing team’s leading scorer, Cassidy usually guarded his man the entire length of the floor. He was also a master at drawing offensive charges, gaining key possessions for the Generals.

The hard-working senior guard was relentless in his pursuit of stopping the opposition.

1st Team All District Matt Sarni, SR, G, MacArthur; Antonio Mathew, SR, G, Island Trees; Alessandro Giacomarra, JR, F, Division; John Rebaudo, SR. F, MacArthur; Jakai Lester, JR, F, Wantagh.

Co-Offensive Players of the Year Antonio Mathew of Island Trees and John Rebaudo of MacArthur (Photos courtesy of the Island Trees and Levittown School Districts)

2nd Team All District Tyler Diez, SO, G, Division; Joseph Meyer, JR, G, Island Trees; T.J. Trapani, SR. C, MacArthur; Sonny D’Errico, JR. F, MacArthur; Mike Handell, SR. F. Wantagh All Defensive Team Matt Cassidy, SR. G, MacArthur.; Matt Sarni, SR. Guard, MacArthur; Tyler Diez, SO, G, Division; Matthew Guevara, SO, G, Island Trees; Antonio Mathew, SR, G, Island Trees; Jakai Lester, JR, F, Wantagh Scholar Athletes Matt Cassidy, SR. G, MacArthur.; Matt Sarni, SR. G, MacArthur; Alessandro Giacomarra, JR, F, Division. Faid Faisal, c, JR., F, Division; Tyler Diez, SO, G, Division; Jack Gillis, SO, F, Division; Antonio Mathew, SR, G, Island Trees In recapping the season, Island Trees coach Michael Wimmer had this to say of Antonio Mathew: “He was named All-County despite opposing team defenses doing everything they could to take him

out. He had 20 points in a win over Lawrence, including the game winner. He was a strong on ball defender who averaged a steal per game.”

Of Meyer, Wimmer added, “Meyer averaged close to 10 points per game.

He had 21 against Division, 16 in a win over Jericho and 15 at Lawrence.

He was our best off ball defender—he averaged 2.5 steals per game and had almost three deflections per game.”

Division coach Jordan Dasch had this two say about his leading players. “Alessandro was a captain and led by example. He never wanted to leave the court and left it all out there. He always kept things light but he knows when to turn it on and be serious. A perfect balance in my opinion.”

Of Diez, he said, “Tyler was a surprise for us this year. He played varsity as a sophomore and ended up as a starter and made the most of his opportunity. He’s a hard worker that demanded the best from himself and from his team.”

—James Rowan is a Levittown resident

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employer called her name out multiple times before she approached him. The female looked up a staircase Paul Carey to the next (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Police floor and Department) observed 62-year-old Paul Carey of 4 Riviera Dr. in possession of a handgun.

The victim left the scene and notified police.

Officers responded to the scene with assistance of Emergency Services and Bureau of Special Massapequa Man Operations. The subject was arrested Hit With Multiple without incident and transported to Weapons Charges an area hospital for evaluation.

Seventh Squad Detectives report During a thorough investigation the arrest of a Massapequa man for the subject was found to be in criminal possession of a weapon that possession of the following items: occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 20 Illegal Long Guns, 18 of which 1:50 p.m. in Massapequa. According are Ghost Guns to detectives, a 33-year-old female - Seven Silencers was working at a dental office - 61 High-Capacity Magazines located at 4 Riviera Dr. The victim’s

The Public Information Office released the details of a Fire that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 12:49 a.m. in Manhasset. According to police, officers responded to 300 Community Dr. after a 911 call for a fire. Patrol officers responded to a section of the property which was under construction adjacent to North Shore Manhasset Hospital.

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Depart extinguished the fire with the assistance of surrounding departments. The area under construction was not occupied and no injuries were reported. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad Detectives responded.

The investigation is ongoing. ...........................

- Approximately 3000 rounds of Ammunition Defendant Carey is charged with first-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned on Thursday, Feb. 17, at First District Court in Hempstead. ...........................

Flower Hill Heist

The Major Case Bureau is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday, Feb. 19, at 1:59 p.m. in Flower Hill. According to robbery squad detectives, an unknown male entered the Citibank located at 1075 Northern Blvd. The subject approached the teller and presented her with a note demanding money, while displaying a handgun. The teller complied and the subject fled west on foot through the bank parking lot, with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.

There were eight employees and no customers present inside the bank at the time of the robbery. No injuries were reported. The subject is described as a male black, approximately 6’0” tall with an average

build. The suspect was wearing a light-colored hooded jacket, black pants, black gloves and a black face mask.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous. ...........................

Fatal Hicksville Auto Accident

Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a fatal auto accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 7:15 p.m. in Hicksville.

According to detectives, while attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane, an 81-year-old male was struck by a northbound 2005 Honda Civic that was being driven by a 20-year-old male. The male operator remained on scene and awaited police arrival. The male pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a staff physician. The investigation into this accident continues.

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Kay Ellen Johnson Kay Ellen Johnson, 84 passed away February 24, 2022, in Glen Cove, NY of natural causes surrounded by family. Kay was born December 3, 1937, in New York City to Pearl and Jay Fieldman and lived there till seven years old and after brief stays in Chicago and Key West, FL she, her father, stepmother Pauline, and three brothers settled in Tucson, Arizona where she would live until she left for California at age 18.

She met and married CPO William Johnson on June 22, 1958. They were married 49 years until Bill’s passing in 2007. Kay, as a Navy wife, lived in California, Virginia, Paris, France and Stuttgart, Germany. After Bill’s retirement in 1969 they moved to Beloit, Wisconsin to be near family. Her post Navy life began a career of acting, directing, and writing community theater, while professionally writing across the advertising industry in Rockford, Illinois which included hosting a TV show for women. In 1975 Kay would give birth to their son Daniel.

In 1976 Kay took a job as copy writer with the William Cook Agency in Jacksonville, Florida which would begin the most prolific work of her career. Kay was often considered one of the best industry writers in the South for her work on campaigns such as Winn Dixie, First Union, and her most recognized accomplishment: Florida’s First Coast.

Launched in 1983 Kay wrote the First Coast anthem and with her team developed a lasting legacy. During the 1990’s and 2000’s Kay wrote and produced several videos and short documentaries such as the “27th Star” for the State of Florida. Other clients were the St. Augustine Diocese and American Cancer Society. After 34 years in Florida, she moved to Long Island, NY in 2010 to be close to her new grandson and later granddaughter.

Kay is survived by her son Daniel, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Dominic and Cecilia, brother Ray, sister-in-law Mary, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great niece Julianna. We celebrate her reuniting with her love, Bill, her wonderful mother Pauline whom she adored, brothers Dan and Paul.

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Gwendolyn Adams Clement, the second of two children to Norman and Helen Adams, was born in Urbana, Ohio on July 20, 1928. Gwen received her high school diploma from Urbana High School and her Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.

Upon obtaining her degree, Gwen spent time working in business alongside her father. After moving to Washington, D.C. with her husband Wendell, she began her career in education where she helped found the Child Development Daycare Center at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church. She also taught early childhood education in the Washington, DC Public School System.

When she and her family moved to New York, Gwen went back to school and received a Master’s in Education from Hofstra University and continued her career as an educator in Westbury Public Schools.

Gwen was old school and had solid values about dignity, being fair, and honesty. Gwen was an exceptional educator and motivator. She took pride in her classroom, yet her most valuable lessons often transcended classroom walls.

If the kids learned anything in her class, it was having good manners and how to act properly; the academics would follow. Her passion for education continued into retirement after a 40+ year career.

Gwen also educated others by the way she lived. She gave her life to Christ at 16 and continued her relationship with the Lord until her passing. She was an active member of Westbury A.M.E. Zion Church for more than 30 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Leader of Christian Development, Financial Secretary and Steward.

Gwen was a relentless fighter and was courageous in sharing her opinions. She would unabashedly voice her disapproval if she deemed something to be unfair.

She relentlessly fought against injustices towards children and racial inequality.

Gwen loved just as hard as she fought. Known for her generosity, outspokenness, and determination, anyone who knew Gwen can attest to the memorable impact she had on their lives. Gwen selflessly shared what she had, whether through encouragement, wisdom, or support and often communicated her love by giving generous gifts. She had a passion for all things red, travel and adventure, quilting and needle point, a good political debate, and her family.

Maw-Maw, as her family affectionately called her, is survived by her two sons Bruce (Cynthia) and David (Jacqueline), five grandchildren Daviece, Donnell (Danielle), Brandon, Christopher, and Jonathan, two great-granddaughters Jaliyah and Myla, and many loving nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends.

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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“Company”) that it has filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) proposed tariff revisions to its Schedule for Gas Service, PSC No.1 – GAS, to become effective, on a temporary basis, April 1, 2022.

These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. The table below compares the Company’s current rates (prior to April 1, 2022) to rates effective April 1, 2022 by service classification. Effective April 1, 2022, $2.5 million has been removed from base delivery rates to be collected through the ‘Rate Adjustment Clause’. The Rate Adjustment Clause is a separate surcharge that will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line on customers’ bills.

S.C. No. 1A, 5-1A – Residential Non-Heating Service S.C. No. 1AR, 5-1AR – Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $19.75 $19.75 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.5459 $1.6089 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.3670 $0.3926

S.C. No. 1B, 5-1B – Residential Heating Service S.C. No. 1BR, 5-1BR – Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $21.66 $21.66 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.2939 $1.3435 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.3046 $0.3163

S.C. No. 1B-DG, 5-1B-DG – Distributed Generation Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $33.04 $33.04 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.1772 $0.1786

S.C. No. 2-A, 5-2A – Non-Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.8007 $1.8332 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.3651 $0.3717 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.2346 $0.2390

S.C. No. 2-B, 5-2B – Non-Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.7779 $1.8319 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.4464 $0.4600 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.3082 $0.3175

S.C. No. 3, 5-3 – Multi-Family Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 3 therms or less $74.66 Next 997 therms, per therm $0.4921 Over 1,000 therms, per therm $0.2906

S.C. 9, 5-9 – Uncompressed Natural Gas Vehicle Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $38.00 $38.00 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.5645 $0.6133

S.C No. 15, 5-15 – High Load Factor Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $153.35 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.2247 S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation Rate 1 – Less than 1MW Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $180.61 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.1506 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.1935

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S.C. No. 16, 5-16 – Year-Round Space Conditioning Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $230.43 $230.43 Next 497 therms, per therm $1.6932 $1.7227 Over 500 therms, per therm $0.2903 $0.2953

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04/01/22 $153.35 $0.2231 04/01/22 $180.61 $0.1506 $0.1934

S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 2 Equal to or greater than 1 MW but less than 5 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $328.22 $328.22 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.1506 $0.1506 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.1935 $0.1934

S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 3 Equal to or greater than 5 MW but less than 50 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $949.35 $949.35 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.0373 $0.0373 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.0509 $0.0509 Demand charge per therm of MPDQ $6,252.00 $6,252.00

S.C. 18/19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 1 Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.0749 $0.1608

S.C. 18/19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 2 Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.0600 $0.1285

These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310.

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ or the PSC’s website (dps.ny.gov).

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DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of of the Code of the Town of Zoning Appeals North Hempstead, NOTICE 3-9-2022-1T-#230825-MAN IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at PORT Town Hall, 220 Plandome WASHINGTON Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to consider any matters LEGAL NOTICE that may properly be heard NOTICE OF SPECIAL by said Board, and will hold DISTRICT MEETING a public hearing on said date Port Washington Public to consider applications and Library appeals.

State of New York, The following cases will be County of Nassau called at said public hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY starting at 10:00am.

GIVEN that a Special DisAPPEAL #21 191 – Chaoj un trict Meeting (“ Meeting” ) of Fan; 5 Knickerbocker Rd., the Port Washington Public Manhasset, Section 3, Block Library (the “ Library” ) will 50, Lot 125; Zoned Resi- be held at the Library, One Lidence-A brary Drive, Port Washington, Variances from §§ 70-30.B & New York, on April 12, 2022 70-31.B to build an addition to between the hours of 7 a.m. a house that is too close to the and 9 p.m. in the Lobby of street and too close to the side the Library, for the following property line. purposes: APPEAL #21 197 – Northwell 1. To vote on the following Health (signs); 300 Commu- Library budget proposition: nity Dr., Manhasset; Section RESOLVED that the pro3, Block E, Lots 1108-49610, posed Library budget as preZoned Hospital District pared by the Library’s TrustVariance from § 70-196.D to ees for the year 2022/2023, construct ground signs and and as the same may have wall signs that exceed the per- been amended, be and heremitted number of signs and by is approved; and that the that are too large. amount thereof, less receipts, APPEAL #21033 - David be raised by the levy of a tax Avakian, M.D.; 609 Plan- upon the taxable real property dome Rd., Manhasset; Sec- in the Port Washington School tion 3, Block 28, Lot 298, District.

Zoned Business-A/ Residen2. For the purpose of electtial-AA ing one (1) Library Trustee.

Variances from §§ 70-103(B) The position is for a five-year & 70-103(O) to restripe an term, due to the expiration of existing parking lot and cre- the term of office of the inate parking spaces that are too cumbent Board member, Pasmall. tricia Bridges. The term shall APPEAL #21 198 - Mitch- commence on July 1, 2022. ell Gold & Bob Williams 3. To consider such othHome Furnishings (sign); er business as may lawfully 1900 Northern Boulevard, come before the Meeting.

Manhasset; Section 3, Block FURTHER NOTICE IS 220, Lot 1; Zoned: Busi- GIVEN that Lynn Moessner ness-A is designated Library District Variances from §§70-196.J(1) Clerk for the purposes of this (a) and 70-196.J(1)(f) to in- Meeting, and that the vote on stall a second wall sign on the the aforesaid matters will be same wall as an existing sign cast by ballot upon voting maand that is too high above the chines. ground.

FURTHER NOTICE IS COVID-19 protocols will be GIVEN that petitions nomistrictly enforced while inside nating candidates for the ofTown Hall. fice of Library Trustee must Persons interested in view- be filed with the Library Dising the file for this appeal trict Clerk between the hours may request to do so any of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., no later time before the scheduled than March 14, 2022. Each hearing by contacting the nominating petition shall be BZA department via e-mail directed to the Library Disat BZAdept@ northhemp- trict Clerk, must be signed by steadny.gov. at least 25 qua lified voters, Additionally, the public may must state the residence of view the live stream of this each signer, and must state the meeting at https:/ / north- name and residence of the canh e m p s t e a d n y. g o v / t o w n - didate. Blank nominating petiboardlive. tions may be obtained from Should you wish to partic- all public service desks of the ipate in an appeal hearing, Library. we encourage you register FURTHER NOTICE IS in advance by email to bzad- GIVEN that a copy of the proept@ northhempsteadny.gov posed annual estimated expenby Friday, March 18, 2022. ditures to be voted upon shall Please include your full name, be made available at the pubaddress, email address, and lic service desks in the Library appeal number you wish to be during regular Library hours heard on. Comments are lim- during the 14 days preceding ited to 3 minutes per speaker. such Meeting and on the day Written comments are accept- of the Meeting. ed by email up to 60 minutes FURTHER NOTICE prior to the hearing. Timely IS GIVEN that the Library comment submissions will be Trustees will hold a budget made part of the record. hearing on March 16, 2022. In

addition, a budget information session will be held on March 30, 2022. Both the hearing and the budget information session will be held at the Library, on the applicable dates, at 7:30 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that personal registration is now requi red to vote in the Library’s meetings (a.k.a. “ elections” ).

Accordingly, any “ qua lified voter” who is registered with the Port Washington School District or with the Library pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law, and any “ qua lified voter” who is currently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, is eligible to vote at this Library Meeting.

All other persons who wish to vote must register in advance.

To be a “ qua lified voter” who is eligible to register to vote in the Library’s meetings/elections, a person must be: 1) a citizen of the United States; 2) at least 18 years of age; and 3) a resident with the School District for a period of 30 days immediately preceding April 12, 2022.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that qua lified voters may register at the Administration Office on April 5, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting in the April 12, 2022 Meeting.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the register of voters will be filed in the office of the Library District Clerk and will be available for inspection on weekdays March 30th through April 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the Library Trustee election and budget vote may be obtained at the public service desks of the Library. The application is also available online at www. pwpl.org.

All applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5 p.m. on the day of the Meeting (April 12, 2022).

Dated: March 10, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE LIBRARY BOARD Lynn Moessner, Library District Clerk 3-9-2022-1T-#230600-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 16th day of March, 2022 at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030.

Application of Mr. William Lindemeier, 12 Peachtree Lane, Roslyn, NY 11753 also known as Section 6, Block 5318, Lot 19 for variances of §240-6(N), §1192(A), §240-13(I)(1)(a) and

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Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: March 9, 2022 3-9-2022-1T-#230771-PORT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21 192 - Michael Rashti; 7 Secor Drive South, Port Washington; Section 5, Block 78, Lot 24; Zoned: Residence-A Variances from §§70-28 and 70-102.C(5)(b) to construct an enclosed porch that covers to much of the property, and spa equi pment that is too close to the side and rear property lines.

APPEAL #21 193 – Robert Wong; 69 Roger Dr., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 161, Lot 50; Zoned Residence-C Variances from §§ 70-51.A & , 70-52 to legalize a rear deck that is too close to a side property line and too close to a rear property line.

APPEAL #21 199 – 13 Avenue A, LLC; 13 Avenue A., Port Washington, Section 4, Block 35, Lot 6; Zoned Business-A Appeal for determination that the building department erred in denying an application for a certificate of existing use for a four-family dwelling.

APPEAL #21092 - 679 Port

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Washington Blvd., LLC (Alma Bank); 679 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington; Section 6, Block 2, Lots 115 & 277; Zoned: Business-A & Residence-C Appeal for Determination that a use be permitted per §70225.E or a variance in the alternative from §70-44, and Variances §§ 70-103(B), 70103(F), 70-103(O), 70-203(T) (2)(j) to construct a new bank and drive-through with the drive-through lane located within a residence district (not a permitted use), parking spaces that are too small, a loading zone that is too small, a drive aisle that is too small, and a drive-through bypass lane that interferes with the internal circulation of the site.

COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced while inside Town Hall.

Persons interested in viewing the file for this appeal may request to do so any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@ northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:/ / northh e m p s t e a d n y. g o v / t o w n boardlive.

Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, we encourage you register in advance by email to bzadept@ northhempsteadny.gov

by Friday, March 18, 2022.

Please include your full name, address, email address, and appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 3-9-2022-1T-#230824-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT BUDGET HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at eight o’clock in the evening to consider the adoption of the tentative budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023.

The Public Hearing will be conducted via the Zoom App as authorized by N.Y. Legislature Bill No. S50001/A40001 signed into law by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.

While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “ in-person” attendance at Village Hall. All of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 233 481 3507 as the Meeting ID and 12345 as the Passcode, or by using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/2334813507? pwd= YTJDTVkzRmhPb3VIWTc4YW-

5zZFdTdz09 If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the hearing, comments can be e-mailed to liz@ sandspoint.org.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

The tentative budget will be available at the Office of the Village Clerk, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The budget provides for no compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Trustees.

BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT Peter A. Forman, Mayor Liz Gaynor, Village Clerk 3-9-2022-1T-#230851-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at eight o’clock in the evening via the Zoom App as authorized

by N.Y. Legislature Bill No. S50001/A40001 signed into law by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, to consider the following the matter of a cable franchise renewal agreement by and between the Incorporated Village of Sands Point and Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation/ Altice USA Management.

Copies of said cable franchise renewal agreement are available for public inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “ in-person” attendance at Village Hall. All of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 233 481 3507 as the Meeting ID and 12345 as the Passcode, or by using the following link: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/2334813507? pwd= YTJDTVkzRmhPb3VIWTc4YW5zZFdTdz09 If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the hearing, comments can be e-mailed to liz@ sandspoint.org.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT Peter A. Forman, Mayor Liz Gaynor, Village Clerk 3-9-2022-1T-#230853-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 40 PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at eight o’clock in the evening via the Zoom App as authorized

by N.Y. Legislature Bill No. S50001/A40001 signed into law by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, to consider the following proposed local laws: New: 1) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 82 of the Village Code, entitled, “ Fees & Deposits” 2) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 70 of the Village Code entitled, “ Docks, Floats, Piles, and Boat Lifts” , and Article X I of the Village Code entitled, “ Coastal Overlay Districts” 3) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 168 of the Village Code entitled, “ Water” Continued: 4) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 110 of the Village Code entitled, “ Noise” 5) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 85 of the Village Code entitled, “ Filming” 6) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 132 of the Village Code entitled, “ Site Plan Review” ; Chapter 145 entitled, “ Subdivision of Land” ; and Chapter 176 entitled, “ Zoning” 7) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Enacting Rules & Regulations re Fireworks 8) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 83 of the Code entitled, “ Fences” and Chapter 176 entitled, “ Zoning” 9) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 172 of the Code entitled, “ Wells” and Chapter 176 entitled, “ Zoning” 10) Consideration of a Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 155 of the Village Code entitled, “ Telecommunication Sites” and any other related chapters re small cell regulations 11) Consideration to Hold a Public Hearing – Proposed Local Law to Override New York State Law – Subdivision, Site Plan and Site Plan Modification Fees to be Deposited to a Capital Improvement Fund for Village instead of being Deposited to Recreational Trust Fund While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “ in-person” attendance at Village Hall. All of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 233 481 3507 as the Meeting ID and 12345 as the Passcode, or by using the following link: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/2334813507? pwd= YTJDTVkzRmhPb3VIWTc4YW5zZFdTdz09 If any interested members of

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the public would like to provide comments at the hearing, comments can be e-mailed to liz@ sandspoint.org.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT Peter A. Forman, Mayor Liz Gaynor, Village Clerk 3-9-2022-1T-#230854-PORT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS .Sealed bids will be received by the Incorporated Village of Sands Point, at the Village Clerk’s Office, at the Village Hall – 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, NY 11050-0109 until 10:30 AM (Local Time) on March 15, 2022 at which time bids duly delivered and submitted will be considered for: PURCHASE OF SOD THE VILLAGE CLUB OF SANDS POINT The Bid Documents consisting of the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Experience Statement, Bidder’s Certificates and Affidavits, and Bid Proposal may be examined at the Village Hall of the Village of Sands Point, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, NY 11050-0109.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Bid Documents, which may be obtained beginning March 9, 2022, at Village Hall. Alternatively, the Bid Documents are available electronically and may be obtained by emailing the Village Clerk, Elizabeth Gaynor, MMC RMC, at liz@ sandspoint.gov.

All bidders must comply with the rules and regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any bid received after stated closing time will be returned unopened. If bids are sent by mail to the Village Clerk, the bidder shall be responsible for actual delivery of the bid to the Village Clerk before the advertised date and hour for opening of bids. If mail is delayed by the postal service, courier service, or in the internal mail system of the Village of Sands Point beyond the date and hour set for the bid opening, bids thus delayed will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Information concerning the bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Eliz abeth Gaynor at 516-8833044 or via the email address listed above.

Bidders are requi red to execute a non-collusive bidding certification requi red by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

Bidders are also requi red to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The Village reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to advertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informal-

ities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the Village determines to be the Lowest Responsible Bid in accordance with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT ELIZABETH GAYNOR VILLAGE CLERK 3-9-2022-1T-#230855-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications: Continued Cases 1. Application of Jos eph & Robyn Romano for variances of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: (1) Section 176-18, to construct a garage in the front yard, (2) Section 176-8 to construct a two-story garage where one-story is the maximum permitted and to construct a two-story garage with a height of 26’-7” where 15’ is the maximum permitted, property owned by them located at 38 Arden Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 440.

2. Application of Kamal Sidhu for Site Plan Review Modification pursuant to Section 132-4(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 1 Cedar Knoll Drive a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 45.

New Cases: 1. Application of Verne Tsang for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4(A) (1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a 50% Addition on property owned by them located at 35 West Creek Farms Road in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 211.

2. Application of David & Deborah Binstock for Site Plan Review Modification pursuant to Section 132-4(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 37 Cornwells Beach Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 15.

3. Application of X inming Yu a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to place 3,667 cubic yards onto the property remove 247 cubic yards and move 7 cubic yards of fill in the rear of the property, on property owned by them

LEGAL NOTICES located at 5 Vanderbilt Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 319 The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the

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Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

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BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 3-9-2022-1T-#230856-PORT

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Indians Overcome Slow Start, Reach Class A Final After being in the unfamiliar position of being tied after one quarter, top-seeded Manhasset (20-1) outscored South Side 18-4 in the second quarter—including an 11-0 run—to take a 30-16 lead going into the break. The Indians pulled away from the Cyclones to win the Section VIII-Class A semi 66-43 and set up a showdown with No. 3 Garden City (17-3), who defeated Valley Stream North in the other semifinal. Liam Connor (16 points, six assists), Mike Notias (15 points, five assists) and Liam Buckley (11 points, seven rebounds) led Manhasset.

—Frank Rizzo

The Class A semifinal game was played in Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center, which can seat about 5,000 spectators.

(Photos by Frank Rizzo)

Head coach B. George Bruns, left, and assistant coach Stu Goldman give some advice before the start of the fourth quarter.

Liam Buckley of Manhasset (22) puts up a shot over South Side’s Luke Schwartzberg.

Chris Quirin of Manhasset, who calls himself “an old parent,” with children long graduated from the district, greets Mike Notias after the game. “I love the coach,” Quirin said of B. George Bruns.

James Notias is stopped by South Side’s Robert Pericolosi (21) as James Morris (34) watches.

The arena’s giant screen displays the final score and shows Manhasset players walking towards their opponents for postgame handshakes.

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‘Store on Wheels’ Builds Math, Life Skills Students in Meaghan Werther’s class at Shelter Rock Elementary School in Manhasset have a unique opportunity to grow their math skills.

The learners have designed and created a “Store on Wheels.” It’s exactly what it sounds like—a cart filled with an assortment of teacher materials and goodies that Shelter Rock staff can purchase to use for their classrooms.

Two times a week, the students rotate who will run the store, pushing it to different parts of the school. They North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena reads to second graders at sell the items in the cart, gaining valuShelter Rock Elementary School. (Town of North Hempstead) able social skills while interacting with other teachers. In addition, the Store on Wheels helps build real-world math skills outside of the classroom setting. Through functional learning, students explore one-to-one correNorth Hempstead Town Supervisor As part of the program, identities of Jennifer DeSena recently visited with guest readers are unknown to students spondence, categorization, inventory and have the opportunity to work with a second grade class at Shelter Rock until the readers walk in the door, money.

Elementary School in Manhasset as heightening the anticipation for the “The Store on Wheels has had a part of the “Guess Who’s Coming to yearly event. tremendous impact on my classroom,” Read?” program.

Supervisor DeSena spoke to the This is an annual Manhasset students about her passion for reading, Werther said. “My students are not School Community Association (SCA) her favorite books, and encouraged the only learning to expand and apply all program in which community leaders children to work on their literacy each the math skills they have learned over the years, but more importantly they visit classrooms at Munsey Park and and every day.

Shelter Rock Elementary Schools and —Submitted by the are expanding their social skills to Town of North Hempstead become even more involved in their read to students. school community. They look forward to each Wednesday and Friday afternoon to see who gets to sell items around the school.”

Math specialist Laurie Swaine helps

Supervisor Reads To The Students

By operating the Store on Wheels, students got to learn math and life lessons. (Courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

students with the cart each week. It’s become a way for the district’s math department to directly collaborate with classrooms and connect with students.

Currently, the proceeds from the Store on Wheels goes toward refilling the cart, but ideally Werther hopes to use the money to donate to charities, allowing her students to give back to their community. Additionally, students hope they will be able to sell various items to their classmates and peers in the future. Werther and her class welcome any donations to keep the Store on Wheels a success!

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Plans SCA Scholastic Book Fairs Students in Caryn Levine and Denise Pfister’s classes planted seeds in their classrooms for the Munsey Park garden.

(Photos courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

They Show Off Their Green Thumbs Students at Munsey Park and Shelter Rock Schools in Manhasset are showing off their green thumbs with a seedling project sponsored

by Planet Manhasset. Students are planting a variety of vegetables including different types of kale, bok choy, broccoli, lettuce and chives.

The seedlings will be transferred to the community gardens at both buildings this spring, with any extra going to the garden at Manhasset Secondary School.

Between Munsey Park and Shelter Rock, 19 classes are participating in the seedling project. It’s a hands-on learning experience that allows students to play a part in the entire planting process.

Planet Manhasset is a School Community Association (SCA) eco-committee that aims to implement greener living in Manhasset’s schools, homes and community.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

The Superhero Super Readers Scholastic Book Fair is springing into action at Munsey Park School in Manhasset, and Shelter Rock School is saddling up for Books in the Wild, Wild West. On Monday, March 14, both schools will kick off their book fairs with a virtual visit from this year’s featured author, Max Brallier.

Brallier is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author who has written a number of books and series including The Last Kids on Earth. He is also a writer and producer for Netflix’s Emmy award-winning adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth.

Munsey Park and Shelter Rock will host Family Nights on the evening of March 14 as part of the kick-off celebrations. Manhasset senior Ella Sim will be a special guest at Shelter Rock and will do a reading from her book, My Difference is my Superpower, an inspiring story about students with

learning differences who have turned setbacks into strengths. Munsey Park’s Family Night will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Shelter Rock’s from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

The Scholastic Book Fair at both schools continues throughout the week with class visits, where parents can join in the fun and shop with their kids. The class visit schedule and SCA Highlights will be sent home with students. For the District’s younger learners, preschool events are planned on Thursday, March 17. Munsey Park’s preschool hour runs from 12:151:10 p.m. and will feature special guest Miss Maria of Music Together, who will read and sing to the children to help build their love of reading. Shelter Rock’s Preschool Hour will be the same day, but from 1:15-2:15 pm, and will feature a craft and special book reading from Principal Roder.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You appreciate how things come together because you realize just how much can go into even the simplest of plans. A series of events and responses will unfold wondrously for you this week, involving instinct, thought, input and physicality, each gear turning the next in an interplay akin to a finely tuned machine.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When is it time to retire an interest? When it’s no longer interesting, of course! Feelings around letting go -- guilt, sentimentality, fear -- can be sticky, but that’s not an upbeat reason to continue. When you finish with an endeavor, this will free you of a related clutter of material possessions, liberating new energy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are some things you might prefer to do for free because it takes the pressure off. But even if you still think of yourself as an amateur, you should charge or at least trade something for your work. It makes the experience better for both parties. People will value what they pay for even if they pay very little.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Persistence and perseverance are more valuable commodities than talent. You want to work and play with people who can commit, follow through and stick with the mission. The attitude of determination is like a varnish that makes natural aptitudes shiny and tough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Instead of rating yourself against others, you’ll be tempted to use your own past performance as a benchmark. The trouble is, even for you, you’re a hard act to follow. Anyway, scorekeeping is unnecessary in unique situations like this. Consider yourself and your work incomparable and just keep going.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though you can be exceptionally gifted at the art of compartmentalization, events echo one another. Every experience is still in you somewhere and has bearing on the other experiences. Your existence plays multiple notes at once. To harmonize them, you have to be willing to listen to all the parts of you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What you read, watch and listen to matters.

It’s not because others base their opinions of you on it -- they do, but that’s beside the point. While it doesn’t define you, media influences your thoughts, molds your mindset and messes with your appetites. You’ll choose your entertainment with great care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It may feel as though you are not moving very quickly through a pursuit, but this is actually perfect. You are accumulating a knowledge base. Later, some event or new piece of information will trigger the light switch, and you’ll see how it all fits together. Until that time, enjoy yourself. Learning is a pleasure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The people who want you to buy their products are constantly advertising to you. Why let them have all the attention? Use the power of marketing to sway your own choices. You’ll love what happens when you surround yourself with symbols and messages that encourage you to choose what’s best for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Feeling drawn to someone doesn’t always mean that the person will be good for you. You learned this lesson through experience and now need only to remind yourself. Meanwhile, what starts as a mild attraction has potential to grow into something brilliant, strong and healthy.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS:

Your pursuits fortify you because you only give yourself over to worthy aims.

How you judge the worthiness of an aim will change with the seasons. At different times, you’ll quest for love and prioritize career achievements and other pursuits of mastery. Believe in your ability. Bring just 5% more conviction to your decisions a nd you’ll be amazed at how much progress you can make by summer. A winning move in June will bring profit; in July, you can leverage and double it.

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1. You are the dealer with the West hand at Six Diamonds, and North leads the queen of hearts followed by the jack. You play low twice from dummy as South contributes the six and four. How would you play the hand?

WEST EAST ♠AK5 ♠9743 ♥7 ♥K 8 5 2 ♦ A K 10 6 2 ♦QJ9 ♣ A K 10 4 ♣Q J 2.You are declarer with the West hand at Five Diamonds doubled, the bidding having gone: North East South West 1♠ Pass 4♠ 5♦ Dble Pass Pass Pass North leads the king of spades, which you ruff. When you lead the ace of diamonds, South discards a spade. How would you play the hand?

WEST EAST ♠— ♠8654 ♥ 10 ♥9 8 7 3 2 ♦ A K Q 10 7 4 3 ♦ 5 2 ♣A K Q 6 2 ♣9 3 ***

1. The best way to avoid a spade loser is to try for a dummy reversal.

Ruff the second heart with the king and cash the J-9 of trump.

If the adverse trumps are divided 3-2, ruff the eight of hearts (assume the ace does not fall). Then lead a club to dummy’s jack and ruff the heart king with your last trump.

Now lead a club to the queen and cash the queen of trump, discarding your spade loser, and the rest of the tricks are yours.

All told, you score six trump tricks (dummy’s Q-J-9 and the three heart ruffs in your hand), two spades and four clubs. This type of play is called “dummy reversal” because declarer reverses the usual procedure of ruffing losers in dummy and instead ruffs dummy’s losers in his hand.

2. The correct lead at trick three is the ten of hearts! This seemingly aimless play offers the best chance for the contract, since North’s hand probably looks something like: ♠AKJ92 ♥KJ ♦J986 ♣J4 If you don’t lead the ten of hearts and instead play the A-K of clubs, planning next to ruff a low club in dummy, North can defeat you by trumping the third club, leading the heart jack to his partner’s ace and trumping a club return by South.

The purpose of the early heart play is to remove South’s heart entry prematurely and thus assure the contract even if North has only a doubleton club. If you make the heart play at trick three, the only tricks you can lose — if North has a hand similar to the one shown — are a heart and a diamond.

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Butlers went off to form Love Spit Love, the siblings’ original musical project reformed in 2000. The past two subsequent decades were spent touring off past successes, with the Furs returning in 2020 with Made of Rain, the group’s eighth studio album and first collection of new material since 1991’s World Outside. For Tim Butler, the delay in making it was more a case of careful deliberation versus rushing into the studio just for the sake of cutting a new album.

“When we got back together, we were talking about doing a new album, but we were a bit gun shy about coming up with an album that could stand up alongside Forever Now or Talk Talk Talk,” he said.

Timing being what it is, the pandemic blew up just as the record was released. With COVID-19 numbers plummeting and some kind of new

normalcy returning, Butler and his band mates are eager to hit the road again.

“We finally have a new album that sounds current and it shows that we still have something to say musically,” Butler said. “It’s really exciting to finally be getting out there playing new songs—not just for us, but for the audience, who have been loyally coming to see us since we got back together.”

In the meantime, Butler was more than happy to share which fellow bass players have inspired him over the years.

Jean-Jacques Burnel (February 21, 1952 to present) “When I was about 16 or 17, I went to see The Stranglers a few times and [John] showed you didn’t have to be in the background like John Entwistle standing there with your eyes looking at your fretboard. His bass sound was so cool—it was like a lead instrument.”

Paul McCartney (June 18, 1942 to present) “I think he revolutionized the bass for rock and roll. He brought a whole other kind of melodicism to rock and roll, which is cool.”

Peter Hook from Joy Division/New Order (February 13, 1956 to present) “I like the way he does the melodic lines. Again, he doesn’t just hold down the root note. He does lots of melodies.”

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hat’s old is new again. So it goes with the Psychedelic Furs. While the band’s name may sound strange to anyone who wasn’t tuning into WLIR back in the ’80s, the Furs managed a major commercial breakthrough when late filmmaker John Hughes tapped the song title of the band’s 1981 hit “Pretty in Pink” to serve as the name of his 1986 movie.

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