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Community Mourns Three Manhasset Alums Killed In Quogue Crash

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he mood was solemn in front of the Church of St. Mary in Manhasset the evening of July 27, as the community spilled out from the sanctuary to assemble in front of the church doors, quiet in solidarity and grief.

The hundreds of mourners were there for Manhasset High School alums Ryan Kiess, 25, and brothers 20-year-old Michael and 25-year-old James Farrell, who died in a head-on collision in Quogue on July 24. On their way to go out dancing, the three had been riding in an Uber with Kiess’ girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio of Garden City, who is currently in critical condition. The Uber driver, 32-year-old Farhan Zahid of Bay Shore, a father of three, was also killed, along with 22-year-old Justin Mendez, who had veered into oncoming traffic, causing the fatal accident.

“We gather as a people to confront this tragedy, this horrendous event,” Rev. Robert Romeo said during the Tuesday prayer service. “We come broken, we come with need to find hope and consolation.”

The Farrells and Kiess were beloved in the community, as they were local lacrosse stars during their years of high school.

“This is an unthinkable tragedy both personally and professionally for me,” said Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger. “I had the pleasure of knowing Michael, James and Ryan, as well as their families, while students from seventh through 12th grades and beyond. These boys come from beloved families who are extremely connected and valued members of our community. All three of them were fun, bright and well-rounded gentlemen both on and off the playing field and will leave a profound and positive impact on our school community.”

The Manhasset School District on Sunday sent out a letter to the district community to express their condolences. The district also offered counseling services on July 25 for those affected by the tragedy. The flag in front of the high school was lowered to half-mast.

The flag was still in the breezeless air on the warm July night, overlooking a quiet field populated by singing

Michael Farrell, 20, of Manhasset Photo courtesy Fairchild Sons, Inc. Funeral Chapel

grass hoppers.

Just a short walk away, the church bell of St. Mary’s rang, as the overflow from the sanctuary watched the prayer service live on their cell phones.

“There is no logic in this senseless accident,” Romeo said. “It seemed that things were done correctly; taking an Uber, being safe. And yet, here we are, devastated and broken, by this senseless action and accident, which has touched so many people. “ Romeo left the crowd there with a message to continue sharing the stories of Kiess and the Farrells. He called the young men’s stories and memories sacred and beautiful. “The memory of these three young men will live on, so share them with their families, their parents, their siblings and grandparents.”

“I lost my best friend when we were 31-years-old,” Romeo said. “We were best friends since sixth grade. He was like a brother, he was a brother. Matter of fact, this Saturday his nephew who is my nephew is getting married. I was best man at this wedding and I stayed very close to his widow. But to his family, the relationship that we had even deeper. I became a surrogate son and called his parents Mom and Dad. But I’ll tell you, one of the reasons that my presence was healing to them is because I never stopped talking about it.”

With the singing of “On Eagle’s Wings” by M. Joncas, mourners exited the church. The friends of Kiess and the Farrells cried and hugged.

James Farrell, 25, was captain of the University of Pennsylvania’s Men’s Lacrosse Team during the 2018 season. Photo courtesy University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Community members shared their sympathies for the parents of the young men and Manhasset alums shared the stories of the last time they saw Kiess and the Farrell brothers.

“I too went to high school with all their parents — all of whom are such honorable people and pillars of the community,” Clair Felix, a member of the Manhasset community, said.

“May the power and strength of the Manhasset community help hold these poor families up during this terrible time.”

Around the downtown area of Manhasset, many spoke of the tragedy and their disbelief of how something could happen to good people like Kiess and the Farrell brothers, who were described as best friends.

Evidence of a community left shaken could easily be seen in the blue and orange ribbons, the Manhasset School District colors, tied around telephone poles and street signs put there by the Manhasset SCA. “The officers and members of Company 2 are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of ex-member Ryan Kiess,” a Facebook post from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 2 read. “Ryan joined Company 2 in August of 2013 and served his community for roughly three years. We remember Ryan for his contagious smile, great sense of humor and willingness to always help others.”

The department then offered their condolences to the families of Kiess and the Farrells.

Ryan Kiess, 25, of Manhasset

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Kiess was a senior audit associate at KPMG US, an audit, tax and advisory firm. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a Masters degree in accounting.

“Both Ryan and Brianna graduated from Scranton and both also played for Scranton’s lacrosse team,” Rev. Joseph Marina, the university president, said in a statement. “They have many friends at Scranton who have been touched by their lives.”

Michael Farrel was a full-time business student at Villanova University, according to his LinkedIn page, and James Farrell was the captain of the University of Pennsylvania’s lacrosse team during the 2018 season.

“Our hearts are broken following the news out on Long Island this weekend,” a statement published on the Penn Men’s Lacrosse Twitter page read. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Farrell family.”

In a press conference held by the Quogue Village Police Department on Tuesday, police announced that a “quantity of marijuana” was found in the Nissan Maxima driven by Mendez.

Speed is also believed to be a factor in the accident, as it’s estimated that he may have been driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone. Police say that an officer who witnessed Mendez made a U-turn to try to follow him, but the crash happened seconds later.

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Rally Honors Late Toddler’s Memory

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Working to protect children from abuse

BY JENNIFER CORR

of Kyra’s Law include making child safety the top priority in custody and usic played, children danced, divorce cases, an action passed in bubbles flew and ice cream 2018, and the establishment of the was freely passed on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Forensic same day that five years previously Evaluators which works to explore tragedy struck Jacqueline Frachetti the role of forensic evaluators in child of Manhasset and her two-year-old custody cases. Pending laws include daughter Kyra. established supervised visit guidelines To honor Kyra’s memory, and to and training for forensic child custody raise awareness about laws that could evaluators. have saved her life, Kyra’s Rally For “My heart is heavy and is also Change was held on July 27 at the filled with purpose,” Town of North Parent Resource Center Lawn in Port Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Washington. Available was ice cream, Dalimonte said to the crowd attending entertainment for kids of all ages, Kyra’s Rally For Change. “We are tomotorcycles brought by the Long gether here today to not only celebrate Island Chapter of Bikers Against Child Kyra’s memory, but also to help create Abuse, a pinwheel making station, live her legacy. Part of Kyra’s legacy through music and Operation Safe ID Cards, a Jacqueline’s tireless advocacy would resource for parents to have an ID card be to protect other children from for their child. As parents and their unnecessary suffering at the hands of children enjoyed the fun activities, they an abusive parent.” had the chance to hear guest speakers The greatest way to honor Kyra’s and support Kyra’s Law. memory, Dalimonte added, is to join “There were hundreds of people who Franchetti’s advocacy to pass child came out to honor Kyra on her Angel safety laws.

Day, which truly means the world to “Tonight I am asking every one of me” Franchetti said. “It was so import- you to contact your representatives ant for me to have this event be about in New York, in the New York State children and to have them as a part of Assembly and Senate, to express your this and they absolutely were.” support for the passage of these three Kyra’s Law would make the child’s bills,” Dalimonte said. “We need these safety the top priority in child custody. bills passed and we need them now.”

The bill would help prevent children Among the support for Franchetti from being sexually, physically and and her advocacy was a motorcyclist emotionally abused or murdered at who goes by the name Big “D.” He is the hands of their own parent. Such the vice president of the Long Island a law would have saved Kyra, who Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse died in a tragic murder-suicide by her (BACA). He said the bikers were father in 2016 after numerous pleas honored to be in Port Washington that for sole custody went ignored by the Tuesday for Kyra.

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Long Island Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse was in attendance of Kyra’s Rally For Change.

Jacqueline Franchetti said she was tearing up at all the support and attendees during Kyra’s Rally For Change.

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component that escalates the healing of these children by working with the children, taking them into BACA. We make them one of us; we make them part of our family,” Big “D” said. “We’re just everyday people that will be there for the child whenever they need us.”

Everyone can relate to that favorite aunt or uncle, Big “D” added, and the members of BACA are like that positive adult in children’s lives that they can tell anything to and can rely on for support, 24/7.

“We’ll provide other services that the police can not,” Big “D” said. “If the child is in imminent threat and the perpetrator is on the loose, police are not going to be standing outside that house 24/7. BACA does that. We’ll stand outside that house until the threat is gone.”

With everything they’ve seen, Big “D” said that he and his group are in full support of Kyra’s Law and the other child safety bills that could help protect children.

In fact, nonprofit Kyra’s Champions student ambassador Shayna Blumenfeld, 14, said that she couldn’t

see how anyone could not be for Kyra’s Law. “It is great that the event is for kids and obviously in memory of such an amazing child,” Shayna said, adding that Franchetti is one of her role models in becoming an activist for children.

“It’s great to have someone to see and follow in her footsteps.”

Franchetti said she was tearing up at all the support and attendees during Kyra’s Rally For Change.

“The wonderful thing about Kyra is that she’s bringing all these amazing, incredible people together,” Franchetti said. “We have people of all ages. I will also tell you in the crowd are moms and dads who are right now going through the family court system and are scared for their children. And that’s not okay.”

Change needs to happen, Franchetti added.

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The life of the late Kyra, 2, was honored at Kyra’s Rally For Change through messages from advocates and fun activities for children, like a hula-hoop contest.

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Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, North Hempstead supervisor in support of sewers

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ddressing local and state lawmakers, resident Rosemary Mascali three months ago started a petition on Change.org requesting sewer service for the Plandome Road Business District. That petition has accrued approximately 1,400 signatures out of its 1,500 goal.

“There is a growing concern that continued use of cesspools in our Plandome Road business district is both expensive and bad for our environment, especially the impact of cesspools on the water quality of Manhasset Bay,” Mascali wrote.

Among the officials who the petition was addressed to is Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judy Bosworth, who told the Manhasset Press that she, too, was in support of sewer service along Plandome Road.

“The Town of North Hempstead is in full support of the proposed sewer installation in the Manhasset business district,” Bosworth said in a statement sent to the Manhasset Press. “The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District – the entity that would be responsible for the construction design, administration and implementation of the sewer

project – has completed a feasibility study regarding this undertaking. We encourage interested residents to contact the commissioners at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District to make them aware of their interest in the sewer installation.”

According to the feasibility study that was conducted for the Plandome Road commercial area north of Northern Boulevard to Vanderbilt Avenue, low-pressure sewers would be the most economical approach at an estimated cost of $12.4 million. Installation of these sewers would have a lessened

disruption of traffic during installation and, according to the petition, limit potential of future high-rise development on Plandome Road. As an added benefit, nitrogen discharged into Manhasset Bay, which has been proven to, along with coliform from fecal matter, cause dead zones, would be lessened if the area was sewered.

“Sewers in the commercial district will help reduce vacant store fronts, add new businesses and increase tax revenue to the economy in our area,” Mascali wrote. “Restaurants could expand their seating and new restaurants

could open, providing more social opportunities for our residents.”

Bosworth wrote that if enough community feedback was sent to the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, a formal petition would be sent by the district to the town in accordance with local law.

“At that point, the elected officials at the town board would be directly involved in either approving or disapproving the expansion of the boundaries to allow for this project to be implemented,” Bosworth wrote.

Matthew Donno, the co-president of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, said that sewer service along Plandome Road is something that the chamber, along with residents, landlords and business owners, are in support of.

“The business community and our local community could both benefit from sewers on Plandome Road,” Donno said.

Contact the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District at 516-482-0238.

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North Hempstead Awarded FEMA Grant For Harbor Patrol Boating Equipment Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the town board announced that the town has recently been awarded $20,991 in grant funding from FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program. The funding will be used by North Hempstead’s Harbor Patrol to purchase new radios, infrared cameras and radiation detection equipment for the town’s existing patrol boat.

“It is wonderful that FEMA is once again supporting the Town of North Hempstead’s Harbor Patrol unit in our efforts to modernize our equipment and further secure the waters within the town’s jurisdiction,” Bosworth said. “This will go a long way toward ensuring the safety and protection of

our residents, as well as those who use our waterways.”

This is the second Port Security Grant awarded to the town in the past two years. Last year, the town was awarded $294,531 to purchase a new patrol boat with modern communications systems

and search and rescue equipment.

Together, the town’s new and existing patrol boats will now be outfitted with updated equipment that will enhance their operational and communication capabilities.

FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program

provides funding to state, local and private-sector partners to help protect maritime security. Funding from the Port Security Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2021 totals $100 million nationwide.

North Hempstead’s Division of Harbor Patrol is overseen by the town’s department of Public Safety. North Hempstead’s Harbor Patrol currently monitors the waters of Little Neck Bay, Manhasset Bay, Hempstead Harbor and parts of the Long Island Sound, and it partners with the United States Coast Guard New York Sector in protecting the Port of New York and New Jersey.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Manhasset Residents Compete In World Series Youth Lacrosse Championship

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anhasset residents competed in the Boys U13 (seventh grade) World Series of Youth Lacrosse Championship. Twenty-four teams from around the country participated in the championship game that aired on ESPN on July 4.

The Warrior World Series of Youth Lacrosse invites the nations top 14U and 13U boy’s lacrosse teams to compete in one of five United States Regional Qualifiers. The top teams from each region advanced to the Championship Series at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The championship game was held on July 3 and broadcasted on ESPN2. Long Island Express Channy 2026 (13U) and Team91 LI Shock (14U) won the championship. Four Manhasset residents participated in this World Series event.

The local lacrosse champions: John Balsamo is a 2026 Manhasset Secondary School student athlete who plays up a year on the 2025 Long Island Express Channy Team (which made it to the WSYL Quarter-Finals). John is an elite attack-man, who suffered a fracture to his clavicle two weeks before

Marco Petruccelli is a 2027 Team 91 Machine midfielder.

Matthew D’Arienzo is a midfielder for LI Express Channy 2026 (13U).

the World Series and unfortunately was unable to compete in the event.

Daniel Kolin, Long Island Express Channy 2025, is a starting midfielder.

He is known for his high lacrosse IQ, winning ground balls and intense play.

Daniel is a team leader on and off the field. He’s entering his freshman year of high school and hopes to one day play collegiate level lacrosse.

Marco Petruccelli is a 2027 Team 91

Machine midfielder. Marco had the distinct privilege of playing as a guest player for the 2026 Team 91 Orange storm in the World Series Of Lacrosse competition. As a younger player, he was able to gather some useful experience that will hopefully help him next year as his team tries to compete for the 2022 title. Team 91 completed a three peat this year and holds a record four titles.

Photo courtesy Armando Petrucelli

Photo courtesy Long Island Express

John Balsamo is a 2026 Manhasset Secondary School student athlete.

Photo courtesy Long Island Express

Matthew D’Arienzo is a midfielder for LI Express Channy 2026 (13U). His team won the World Series and the championship game was televised on ESPN2 on July 4. Matthew does a lot of the dirty work between the lines and will usually get the ground ball.

He plans to play in high school and continues to train hard in order to play in college.

—Submitted by Peter D’Arienzo

North Shore University Hospital Top-Rated Hospitals Four Northwell Health hospitals received top-50 national ratings in 22 adult medical specialties – including three among the top 20 – in US News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospital rankings.

Three of those hospitals – Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park – were rated among the top seven hospitals in the New York metropolitan area and the entire state, according to US News’ analysis of more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide.

Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health system and private employer, played a leading role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, from providing diagnostic testing to delivering vaccines and nursing the sick. The health system treated more COVID-19 patients than any other, collaborated with local, state and federal agencies to tramp down the virus and extended its outreach to underserved populations throughout its geographic footprint across Long Island, New York City and Westchester.

“Northwell Health’s patient-centric

North Shore University Hospital were among the top hospitals recognized for its care by US News & World Report. Photo courtesy

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culture, along with the collaboration our staff displays each day, is not only reflected in these impressive rankings, but in the fact that we helped New Yorkers get through the worst health care crisis in a century,” Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, said.

“I am extremely proud of our hospital leadership, physicians, nurses and all of our caregivers for their dedication, compassion and expertise.”

North Shore University Hospital ranked fifth in the metro area and

state and is Long Island’s top hospital, according to US News. The hospital was nationally recognized in eight specialties: pulmonology (17th), cardiology and heart surgery (21st), orthopedics (24th), urology (25th), geriatrics (29th), diabetes and endocrinology (31st), gastroenterology (GI) and GI surgery (39th) and neurology and neurosurgery (46th).

Lenox Hill Hospital, the fourthranked medical center in the state and New York Metro region, achieved top-50 national ratings in seven medical specialties: neurology and neurosurgery (23rd best in the nation), orthopedics (25th), ear, nose and throat (27th), cardiology and heart surgery (28th), gynecology (31st), diabetes and endocrinology (38th) and geriatrics (39th).

Long Island Jewish Medical Center ranked tied seventh in the metro area and state and was nationally recognized in five specialties: gynecology (15th), neurology and neurosurgery (20th), urology (22nd), ear, nose and throat (40th) and geriatrics (47th).

Huntington Hospital was ranked 10th-best in the state and 12th in the region, and its orthopedics (44th) program achieved national status

once again with pulmonology and lung surgery jumping to 47th.

US News conducts a separate analysis of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. In the latest survey results released on June 15, Northwell’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park was ranked number one in New York State and earned top 50 national rankings for exceptional care in nine pediatric specialties. The largest provider of pediatric health services in New York State, Cohen Children’s has been ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals by US News for 15 consecutive years.

This marks the 32nd edition of US News’ Best Hospitals rankings.

Its methodologies in most areas of care are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, and quality of nursing, among other care-related indicators.

US News evaluated nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in 15 specialties, procedures and conditions to compile its 2021-22 rankings.

Only 175 U.S. hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

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Rev. Elias Carr Appointed President Of Saint Mary Schools

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ev. Robert A. Romeo, the pastor of The Church of Saint Mary in Manhasset, announced in July the appointment of the Rev. Elias Carr as the new president of The Schools of Saint Mary. Elias will begin his tenure at the school in the late summer.

“I am absolutely delighted to welcome Father Elias to The Schools of Saint Mary,” Romeo said.

Elias’s dedication to Catholic education and student’s academic and spiritual well-being has been evident in all his work at the school. He served as the Theology Department chair and taught scripture for elementary students and various courses for high school students. He has a demonstrated record of achievement as an educator, and it is believed that he is the ideal candidate to serve as the new president of the school. St. Mary’s faculty and staff look forward to seeing Elias taking the school to new heights of academia, development and spiritual achievement.

An Augustinian canon who has worked since 2011 for various Catholic schools in Europe and North America as both a teacher and administrator, Elias brings a wealth of academic, pastoral and cultural experience to his new role.

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The Rev. Dom Elias Carr was appointed president of The Schools of Saint Mary in Manhasset.

Photo courtesy the St. Mary’s Office of Communications

president,” Elias said. “Since joining the faculty of Saint Mary’s last August, I have come to see what an admirable commitment the school has to instruct students in the great Catholic tradition. I look forward to carrying forward the school’s commitment to that ever-vibrant tradition. In tandem with Father Bob and the highly talented staff and faculty of Saint Mary’s, I am sure we will take our beloved school to new heights of achievement.”

Founded in 1926, The Schools of Saint Mary is a kindergarten through 12th grade preparatory school with a record of providing students with rigorous instruction in the liberal arts, as well as robust Catholic faith formation.

Elias will take office as the third president of The Schools of St. Mary, succeeding Dr. Joseph R. McCleary, who is resigning as president in order to attend to pressing family matters.

Sarah Griffin, principal of St. Mary’s Elementary School, and Gerard J. Buckley, principal of St. Mary’s High School, are equally elated by the new president’s appointment.

“Father Elias is uniquely poised to enrich and advance St. Mary’s educational mission,” Buckley remarked, “and Mrs. Griffin and I keenly look forward to working with him. Since we know and prize Father Elias, together with all of the faculty and staff, we are sure this will be a seamless and successful transition.”

Growing up in Syosset, Elias received his bachelors degree in history, with a concentration in East Asian studies, from SUNYBinghamton and his masters degree in politics from The Catholic University of America. In 1999, he was ordained priest. In 2002, he became one of the first American novices in

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the nearly 900-year history of Stift Klosterneuburg — an abbey of the Augustinian canons next to Vienna.

During his nine years in Europe, he earned his masters in philosophy in religious education from Norway’s NLA University College while teaching in Bergen. After solemn profession in 2007, he went back to Rome to the Pontifical Gregorian University, where he earned his licentiate in dogmatic theology summa cum laude.

While fulfilling his priestly duties in Austria, he began his doctoral studies, the dissertation for which he will defend soon.

In 2011, he was among the three Canons who established the abbey’s new foundation in Glen Cove. He also served as pastor at the Church of Saint Rocco for six years, as well as headmaster of All Saints Regional Catholic School for seven years.

“God has blessed me with a true treasure trove of educational and pastoral experiences,” Elias noted, “and I am sure these gifts will help me to benefit the lives of all the constituents of the St. Mary’s community – students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and everyone who wishes to see our great Catholic mission thrive.”

—Submitted by the St. Mary’s Office of Communications

Manhasset Resident Launches Career Website For Middle School Girls

Girl’s Guide to Careers, a website, is the Gold Award Project of Manhasset resident Justine Cuomo.

The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girls Scouts, and each project is aimed at making the world a better place. To accomplish this goal, Cuomo decided to create A Girl’s Guide to Careers, a website and educational tool for middle school girls. A Girl’s Guide to Careers addresses the lack of exposure many of these girls have to varied career choices in the world today.

The interactive website showcases virtual interviews with diverse women in different professions, as well as information pertaining to each career.

The careers covered include spacecraft engineering, sports management, law,

nursing, education and marketing.

Cuomo has been presenting her project in person via Zoom and by pre-recorded videos. She has presented in schools, to after school programs and to Girl Scout troops. She would like to reach as many girls as possible, and is looking for other appropriate presentation opportunities.

For those interested in having Cuomo present to a group, contact girlsguidetocareers@gmail.com.

Visit the Girl’s Guide to Careers website at www.girlsguidetocareers.com.

—Submitted by Justine Cuomo The interactive website, A Girl’s Guide To Careers, which is geared towards middle school girls, showcases virtual interviews with diverse women in different professions, as well as information pertaining to each career.

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Justine Cuomo focused on helping middle school girls explore career choices for her Gold Award Project. Photo courtesy Justine Cuomo

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Grants For Workforce Development

Spectrum Designs and Nicholas Center hosts Lt. Governor for announcement on NYS workforce development initiative

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ieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced the second round of the $175 million Workforce Development Initiative at Port Washington’s Spectrum Designs Foundation with partner, The Nicholas Center on July 28.

This second round of funding will make “$48 million available to support strategic regional efforts that help New Yorkers find quality, well-paid jobs and meet businesses’ short-term workforce needs, improve regional talent pipelines, enhance the flexibility and adaptability of local workforce entities, expand apprenticeships and address the long-term needs of growing industries,” a press release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office stated.

New York State’s Workforce Development Initiative was inaugurated in 2019 with a mission to invest $175 million throughout New York State for innovative, creative, and regionally customized workforce development projects.

“Economic development isn’t about making the rich richer—it’s about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get a piece of the pie,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a press release.

“During a time when our economy has struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical that we build a skilled and capable workforce, and that’s exactly what this $175 million initiative does. The second round of the state’s Workforce Development Initiative will leverage our resources to educate and train New Yorkers to both support their families and succeed in their professional lives.”

This funding supports job training and employment opportunities in high-demand industries throughout New York State. This second round of funding will assist companies that have faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will create employment opportunities in high-demand industries for nearly 22,000 people throughout New York State.

“The economic impact of COVID-19 has completely upended the traditional workplace, and we are committed to helping New Yorkers get the skills and experience needed for the jobs of tomorrow,” Hochul said. “Our Workforce Development Initiative will continue to keep New Yorkers ahead of the job curve and create a more inclusive post-pandemic future where success is

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senator Kevin Thomas, Patrick Bardsley, Co-Founder & CEO Spectrum Designs Fd., Nicole Sugrue, Co-Founder and Executive Director, The Nicholas Center, Co-Founder, Stella Spanakos, Spectrum Designs Fd. & The Nicholas Center and others attended the press conference. accessible to all.”

The awards will fall into one of three categories. The first category is public-private partnerships to advance 21st Century skills, which “seeks to expand the infrastructure and capacity of SUNY and CUNY to produce skilled talent that meets the needs of regional employers. These resources will provide funding for classroom space, technology and equipment and industry-engaged curriculum development.”

The second category is employer-driven skills so that training leads to quality jobs. These programs “expand employer investment in a skilled workforce pipeline. Resources will provide direct funding or tax credits to train incumbent workers and to recruit and train entry-level workers.”

The third category is workforce solutions that match business needs, which “provide flexible funding for innovative workforce development projects.

Funds will support strategic regional efforts that meet businesses’ near-term workforce needs, address long-term industry needs, improve regional talent pipelines, enhance flexibility and adaptability of local workforce entities, and expand apprenticeships.

The programs will focus on regionally significant industries in emerging fields with growing demands for jobs.”

“Workforce development is at the forefront of Governor Cuomo’s post-pandemic economic recovery plan,” New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said. “The Workforce Development Initiative gives New Yorkers the opportunity to pursue their career dreams through education, training

and skill enhancement while helping businesses secure a skilled workforce to accomplish their goals and stimulate economic growth. This incentive is oil to help rev New York’s economic engine.”

The first round of funding awarded 225 organizations with more than $70 million to help support economic security, including a number of Long Island organizations such as The Spectrum Designs Foundation, The Nicholas Center, Nassau Community College, Life’s WORC, United Way of Long Island, Stony Brook University and the Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources, to name a few.

“Spectrum Designs Foundation and The Nicholas Center have benefited from workforce development funding,” Lee Anne Vetrone, Director of Development for The Nicholas Center, said.

Spectrum Designs Foundation, a custom apparel and promotional items social enterprise was awarded $200,000 which will be used to create vital job opportunities for young adults on the Autism Spectrum, including workforce development and occupational credentialing in entry and mid-level skill jobs, addressing the unemployment crisis after high school, providing on-the-job training and classroom instructions and work readiness and promoting industry specific credentials. Future funding will allow Spectrum Designs Foundation to offer work training for individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and the ability to offer employment to trainees upon program completion

in: Screen-printing, Embroidery and Product Fulfillment, Laundering and Food Handling/Packaging.

The Nicholas Center was awarded more than $120,000 to recruit and train Direct Support Professionals—a dwindling occupation in short supply who support the needs of Autistic individuals. The Nicholas Center was able to hire ten new employees and upskill five existing professionals in two locations—Nassau and Westchester in science-based methods that lead to job promotion, higher wages and a nationally recognized credential as Registered Behavior Technicians.

“Both organizations are grateful to NY State and the Lt. Governor for their commitment to expanding opportunities for young adults on the Autism Spectrum, and for believing in our shared mission,” Vetrone said.

“Additional funding from a new round of grants will enable The Nicholas Center to elevate an often-overlooked profession that is critical to support the needs of our most vulnerable.”

Applications for this initiative opened on Aug. 2. For more information about the Workforce Development Initiative, visit workforcedevelopment.ny.gov. For more information about Spectrum Designs and The Nicholas Center visit spectrumdesigns.org and tncnewyork.org.

—Additional information provided by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR MUNSEY PARK BOARD SHOULD RECONSIDER The recent decision by the Munsey Park Board of Trustees to only partially demarcate the east and westbound lanes of Park Avenue with double yellow lines along its entire length is a mistake.

As a Munsey Park resident who frequently drives along Park Avenue in both directions at various times of day ranging from the early morning commuting hour to the evening, I have found myself on too many

occasions confronted by a vehicle barreling along Park Avenue right down the middle of the road partially in the oncoming traffic lane. At times, those drivers might be circling widely around parked vehicles - in particular larger gardening, delivery and utility vehicles but most often, it appears to be someone simply comfortably speeding down the middle of the road with no yellow double line to guide them back into their own side of the

road. With a small percentage of those seeming to be at least partly controlled by their inner cowboy, I, and I am sure many others in the village, have already endured near misses. It is inevitable that the absence of the double yellow lines will ultimately result in a serious head-on collision that could be fatal.

It is difficult to imagine any serious reason for not restoring the double yellow lines notwithstanding whatever

laws were cited that allowed Munsey Park to avoid repainting those lines.

Some distant law is going to be faint succor when someone gets killed due to the absence of those lines.

I urge the board to reconsider its decision and restore the double yellow lines all along Park Avenue for the safety of all the residents. There is no adequate excuse to fail in taking this simple precaution.

-Abraham Bronchtein

Shelter Rock Wins National Scholastic Contest Shelter Rock School in Manhasset won first place in Scholastics National Elementary School Book Fair Contest. The contest asks schools from across the country to describe how they conducted a successful book fair event.

Shelter Rock School held its book fair from May 10 to 14. The jungle-themed event provided an inspiring experience for students that fostered a love and passion for reading. Along with the book fair, where students had the opportunity

CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUG. 5

Meteorology Program: In a virtual program from the Manhasset Public Library from 4 to 5 p.m., students in grades four and up will explore the adventures of weather by looking at weather instruments. Learn how clouds form and the weather they predict, watch a tornado spin, track a hurricane by plotting longitude and latitude, wind speed and direction and make an anemometer. Participants must register to receive a kit and a Zoom link for the program. For more information, contact the Children’s Room at 516-627-2300, ext: 301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org. To register, visit manhassetlibrary.org.

Live At Five: From 5 to 9 p.m. at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd., there will be live music from the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective, food and drinks from the Bubbly Bar, Greenpoint Brewery and Rolling Smoke Food Truck and other activities as part of the Live At Five series. Fees for non-members are $20 for adults and $10 for children 18 and under. For members, fees are $5 per person. Children ages two and under are free. To buy tickets, visit smli.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 7

Summer Saturday Crafts: Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students are invited to

to purchase books of their choice, the week’s events included a book cover art contest, a virtual mystery reader, raffles, a presentation from a guest author, story time with Shelter Rock School Principal Richard Roder and a book drive to benefit the

organization, The Book Fairies.

As a result of winning first place, Shelter Rock will receive $2,000 Scholastic Dollars and a virtual visit from author, Peter Reynolds, this fall.

–Submitted by the Manhasset School District

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MANHASSET pick up a craft from the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave. in Manhasset, No registration is required and crafts are available while supplies last. For more information, contact the Children’s Room at 516-627-2300, ext: 301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 8

Manhasset Al Fresco: From 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. on North Plandome Road, there will be live musicians, vendors, community organizations and outdoor dining as part of the Manhasset Al Fresco hosted by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit manhassetny.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 9

Needle Arts Circle Online: From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Manhasset Public Library is hosting a virtual circle of quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, crocheting, knitting and more. Enjoy the friendly, sharing and socializing community circle of people who enjoy needle arts. Bring along a current project, ideas for a group project and share skills with others. This informal group is meeting bi-monthly. All levels of skill are welcome, but formal lessons are not included. To register, visit manhassetlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 10

Virtual Shark Exhibit Encounter: From 4 to 4:45 p.m., children, in this event hosted by the Manhasset Public Library, are invited to join the Long Island Aquarium to explore their shark exhibition virtually. Be prepared to get up close views and all the answers to any shark questions one can think of. Participants must register to receive the Zoom link to join the program. All ages are welcome to enjoy the program. For more

information, contact the Children’s Room at 516-627-2300, ext: 301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org. To register, visit manhassetlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 12

Community Blood Drive: From 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. there will be a community blood drive at the Manhasset/Lakeville Fire Department’s Company 2 Firehouse, located at 2 Community Drive East, Manhasset.

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Great Neck Resident Pleads Guilty To A Felony

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atthew Bonanno, 49, a plastic surgeon and a resident of Great Neck, pled guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a 9 mm pistol) during a court hearing last month.

Acting state Supreme Court Justice Terence Murphy sentenced Bonanno to five years of probation under a plea agreement. Prosecutors in Nassau County agreed to drop the rest of the 13-count indictment after authorities seized five illegal assault weapons and two pistols from his Great Neck residence in 2019.

Bonanno was arrested in August 2019 by the Tuckahoe Village Police Department in Westchester County after local police said they received a tip from a friend of Bonanno’s that he was armed and discussing a plan to kill his ex-wife and family, whom he had driven up from Great Neck to attend a family barbeque with that day.

During a search, police found he had a handgun with him during his arrest and a subsequent search of his BMW (parked outside his ex-wife’s house)

Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino (left) and Tuckahoe Police Chief John Costanzo with Bonnano’s weaponry.

(Courtesy of Westchester District Attorney’s Office) revealed five assault rifles, four smoke grenades, face masks, body armor, high-capacity ammunition clips, 1,600 rounds of ammunition, two pairs of brass knuckles, handcuffs, a stun gun, knives, pepper spray and three more pistols.

Representatives from the Westchester

District Attorney’s office said in 2019 that the Nassau County Police Department searched Bonanno’s Great Neck apartment and found additional assault rifles.

Bonanno’s attorney, Paul Gentile, stated in 2019 that his client is an “avid firearms collector,” and was merely

transporting the weapons and related paraphernalia, which he planned to have registered and which were part of that collection.

In Westchester, Bonanno was initially charged with 11 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon related to assault rifles found in his possession and 38 counts of third-degree grand larceny related to illegal high-capacity magazines and ammunition that were seized and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon for possessing metal knuckles.

Bonanno pled not guilty to those 53 weapons charges, which are separate from the charges in Nassau County.

Officials stated that Bonanno will forfeit his medical license due to the felony convictions. Bonanno will also be sentenced to time served after spending three months in the Westchester County Jail before he was granted bail. He will appear in a Westchester court for official sentencing on Friday, Sept. 17.

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Scholarship Awarded To Great Neck Student And Volunteer Firefighter The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has awarded the 2021 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to Seth Newman of Great Neck.

Newman received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for his volunteer service in the community from Mike Krummenacker, member of the FASNY Board of Directors.

“This scholarship will be extremely helpful in supporting me with college payments and helping me reach my goal of becoming an arson investigator or a fire marshal,” Newman said.

Newman plans to attend Nassau Community College for his first year and then transfer to the University of New Haven where he intends to study Arson Investigation and Fire Science. Outside of the firehouse, Seth participated in his school’s robotics team as its safety captain.

“My knowledge from the fire service helped me to ensure the safety of others on my team,” Newman said.

Since childhood, Newman has dreamed of being in the fire service and has nothing but good things to say about his experience.

“I’ve built so many important friendships through the fire

Newman is one of 26 students chosen for this scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s volunteer service to his or her community, such as serving with a local fire department, scouting, church, school, work with senior citizens, fire prevention and other projects. Additional criteria include consistent demonstration of good character and completion of a written essay.

The Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship program is made possible each June through the generous donations of individuals, fire departments and auxiliaries.

This year, Provident Agency Inc., the provider of the accidental death and dismemberment insurance for FASNY members, has again provided major underwriting support to help FASNY award scholarships Seth Newman Great Neck student and volunteer firefighter was awarded to young volunteers. FASNY would the FASNY Scholarship. (Contributed photos) also like to recognize the in-kind support donated by McNeil and Co., department, and I look forward to the service. Start as a junior firefighter, which provides more than 80 hours making many more.” and learn about the fire service, and, if of administrative work needed to He offers this advice to those who you like it, continue and become a full process the applications and awards. want to join and volunteer in the fire member. It will change your life, and For more information, visit www. service, “Do it, try it out, and see if you will learn plenty of valuable life fasny.com. it’s for you. Don’t be scared to join skills, make lifelong friendships, and —Submitted by The Firemen’s because you don’t know anybody in will make countless memories.”

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Canines Commandeer Freeport Vessel

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early two dozen pooches took to the seas Wednesday night for a two-hour sunset cruise through Baldwin Harbor, Mansion Harbor, Randall Bay and Parsonage Cove with Captain Lou Fleet from the Woodcleft dock in Freeport.

Leashed dogs of all breeds, including a Great Pyrenees, a Poodle, a Chihuahua, a German Shepherd and many more of various ages and sizes, boarded the vessel with their owners. The dogs were excited and curious from the moment they boarded the cruise boat, sniffing the rails, ropes, benches and each other. Owners had a chance to meet other like-minded pet parents, exchange tidbits about their breed and help snap a few pictures of each other on the bow against the sunset.

Representatives from Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) were also onboard to promote their mission, spread awareness and help get two of their rescued dogs, Happy and Tony, rehomed and adopted into loving homes.

Five remaining doggie cruises run every other Wednesday through the season (Aug. 11, 25, Sept. 8, 22 and 29). Visit www.captloufleet. com to learn more and to book one of these or several other upcoming themed cruises.

Kassidy (left) and LJ with their owners Jennifer and Christian of Franklin Square

Moose with Demetri and Christina

Sorcha and Alexia of Freeport

Miss Poppins, Lilly (center), Mr. Roo with Donna (Merrick) and Penny (Bellmore)

Christina, Chris and Lora with Athena and Lily Loretta Lynn, the Great Pyrenees puppy pirate of New Hyde Park

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For Many, A Bitter Taste Officials target Ben & Jerry’s political stand

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ne of the world’s most unabashedly activist companies stepped into the most fraught and contentious of political conflicts, the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s announced on July 19 that it will stop selling its products in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

In a statement, the firm, a part of multinational giant Unilever, said it will continue to sell within Israel itself.

Founders Bennett (Ben) Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who started their firm in Vermont in1978, sold the company to Unilever in 2000. The parent company is not taking part in the boycott, and the founders themselves had no hand in the decision, having ceased operational control in 2000. In an essay they wrote for The New York Times on July 28, they noted that in the acquisition agreement with Unilever, “the company retained an independent board of directors with a responsibility to protect the company’s essential brand integrity and to pursue its social mission.”

Ben & Jerry’s website lists the various causes it supports, including police reform and Black Lives Matter, and states, “We believe that business has a responsibility and a unique opportunity to be a powerful lever of change in the world.”

In its statement, the company asserted, “We believe it is inconsistent with our values for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to be sold in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).

We also hear and recognize the concerns shared with us by our fans and trusted partners. We have a longstanding partnership with our licensee, who manufactures Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in Israel and distributes it in the region. We have been working to change this, and so we have informed our licensee that we will not renew the license agreement when it

expires at the end of next year.

Although Ben & Jerry’s will no longer be sold in the OPT, we will stay in Israel through a different arrangement. ” Anton Media Group reached out to the firm with more questions, but spokeswoman Laura Peterson, in an email, wrote, “We’re going to stick with our original statement for now.”

In the Times piece, the founders called themselves “proud Jews” and supporters of Israel. “But it’s possible to support Israel and oppose some of its policies, just as we’ve opposed policies of the U.S. government,” they wrote.

“As such, we unequivocally support the decision of the company to end business in the occupied territories, which the majority of the international community, including the United Nations, has deemed an illegal occupation.”

The company does not formally align itself with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to pressure Israel to change its occupation policies and calls on countries, businesses and universities to sever ties with the Jewish state unless it makes changes in the territories and agrees to conditions that most observers agree are anathema to Israel and its supporters.

Local governments were quick to react when the boycott was announced. All tied the action to the BDS movement, which the state and many municipalities have laws in place to combat, mainly by refusing to do business with companies who joined the BDS. “I am disappointed by Ben & Jerry’s decision to align itself with the anti-Israel BDS movement, which unfairly and dangerously singles out

Town of Hempstead leaders asked residents to boycott Unilever brands in light of Ben & Jerry’s recent decision. (Screenshots)

the world’s only Jewish state,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “I strongly oppose the BDS movement and have worked hard to strengthen the relationship between Israel and Nassau during my time as county executive. As a county legislator, I voted to prohibit the county from doing business with companies or individuals involved in the discriminatory BDS movement. This has been my long-standing position.”

Town of Oyster Bay

Supervisor Joseph Saladino noted that his town enacted anti-BDS legislation in 2017.

“BDS is nothing short of smokescreen for anti-Semitism,” he said in a statement.

“Accordingly, we refuse to give any business to Ben & Jerry’s or its parent company, Unilever.

Hatred, bias, or intolerance of any kind have no place in our town, our state, or our great nation, and we will never tolerate any form of anti-Semitism.”

“The Town Board unanimously passed anti-BDS Legislation in 2017, which prohibits the town from working with companies and contractors that are participating in the BDS movement, such as Ben & Jerry’s,” North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement.

“North Hempstead’s anti-BDS legislation ensures that taxpayer money is never used to do business with or support any company that engages in a boycott of Israel. North Hempstead is a community of unity and inclusion. We remain committed in the fight against intolerance, and we are unwavering in our condemnation of this BDS movement.”

Most vocal was the Town of Hempstead, which held a press conference on July 22 with area Jewish leaders to denounce the action. Supervisor Don Clavin pointedly noted that outside of NYC, his town had the largest

Jewish population in the country and the town would make a stand against what it considered anti-Israel movements like BDS. Councilman Bruce Blakeman said, “How do we know that Ben & Jerry’s are anti-Semitic? The evidence. Do they say anything about Cuba?

Talk about the oppression in Cuba? Do they say that they aren’t going to sell their products in Cuba [and other countries]?

No, they single out Israel. Why? Because it’s a Jewish state and we all should be mindful of that and not tolerate that anti-semitism.”

Clavin added that he would be going through his cupboard and throw away any Unilever product.

State Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D–Glen Cove) joined colleagues in criticizing the decision, writing in a letter to CEO Matthew McCarthy that “the boycott is nothing more than a hollow gesture calculated to appease BDS proponents” after noting that Unilever has not joined the boycott.

Anton reached out to the county and all three towns to determine how much business they do with Unilever. As of press time it had only heard back from Oyster Bay spokesperson Marta Kane, who wrote, “The town is in the process of thoroughly examining all contracts to ensure no purchases are made from Unilever.”

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Teacher Files Suit Against Syosset Schools Alleging Racial Discrimination

BY JENNIFER CORR

probationary period would end at the end of the school year and that she should resign. If she refused to resign, lexis Robinson, a former she would be terminated. second grade teacher at Syosset “Obviously they can’t terminate me School District’s Robbins Lane if I have great observations and good Elementary School, loved her job, but feedback from parents and students had no choice but to submit a resignathat I’m doing a good job,” Robinson tion to deputy superintendent Adele said. “At that point I believe they had Bovard on April 21, 2020; an action that to start fabricating and trying to justify caused her “extreme distress.” what they were planning to do, which is “The reason behind my resignation to get rid of me at the end of the school is that my recent experiences in the year. And as I look at the way I was workplace have become progressively treated compared to the other first-year adverse as a result of actions taken by teachers and even just experienced the principal and other staff,” Syosset teachers; I was treated very differently.” resident Robinson, 28, wrote in the Robinson is seeking compensatory letter. “Part of these actions included damages, attorney fee costs and the demand for my resignation or other legal and equitable relief against termination despite my disagreement “all defendants as this court deems with the reasons given for a recommendation to end my probationary period Alexis Robinson, a former teacher at Robbins Lane Elementary School, said appropriate.”

Attorneys for the Syosset School effective June 30, 2020.” she experienced discrimination here based on her race.

Photo by Jennifer Corr District have filed a motion to dismiss A year later, Robinson, represented the lawsuit. by the Law Offices of G. Oliver Koppell “As is well known, New York State made positive teacher evaluations & Associates, filed a federal lawsuit “My mentor would give good feedprivacy laws prohibit the Syosset about Robinson. In fact, the law offices back and my principal gave me good with the United States District Court School District from publicly comof R. Oliver Koppel & Associates has of the Eastern District of New York evaluations and comments, so when I several emails on file from parents of against the Syosset School District, had the first incident where she started menting on any matters pertaining to Robinson’s former students that disBovard, Robbins Lane Principal Thea basically lying about my performance, district personnel,” a statement from attorney Chris Powers on behalf of the play a positive classroom experience.

Pallos and Robbins Lane teacher it was devastating and shocking.”

Syosset School District read. “However, “I loved it,” Robinson told Anton Melanie Spiegel, who was assigned as She was hoping to come to a we adamantly affirm that the Syosset Media Group when asked Robinson’s mentor. She alleges that resolution with Pallos soon, Central School District does not and she experienced discrimination based about the first half of the as she said, the behavior 2019 school year. “It on race, retaliation and a hostile work became worse, she began did not discriminate on the basis of any individual’s race, color, national origin, was probably one of environment in violation of the Civil to experience fear and sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Rights Act of 1964. Robinson, according the happiest times of nervousness as she We remain committed to provide safe, my life. I love workto court documents, says she was pulled up to work It really impacted my inclusive, and supportive environments ing with kids and compelled to write that resignation every day. ability to work, but at the in our schools for all students and staff I had an awesome letter in April by Bovard and Pallos “It really impacted same time I was focusmembers.” following months of racially motivated class and the parents my ability to work, ing on my students.

But as for Robinson, she said that were great. But just harassment and abuse from Bovard, but at the same time her experience practically halted her to be able to finally Pallos and Spiegel.

I was focusing on my —Alexis Robinson career before it even started. And have my own classroom Robinson claims that during her students,” Robinson said.

Robinson is not the only person with year of employment within the 2019-20 and experience that lesson “I wanted to make sure they a story of discrimination at the Syosset planning and seeing their school year, she received unfair critihad the best experience possible School District, an Instagram page by cism, false claims against her related to excitement and really impacting my while trying to balance those negative the username @bipocSyosset shares her performance and disciplinary pro- students, it was a blessing. It’s somefeelings of being mistreated.” almost 40 stories from current students, thing I still really value and appreciate.” ceedings without merit. She also said On March 10, Robinson, according alumni, teachers and parents that have However, in a surprise disciplinary she was bullied, intimated and held to to court documents, met with Angela experienced a form of discrimination. meeting in February 2020, Pallos made Alfred, the building’s union represendifferent standards than her similarly claims that Robinson says contradicts situated teachers. Robinson was the tative, to discuss the treatment she had BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. her former evaluations. She later only Black teacher in the school. experienced. Alfred allegedly told her “[The Syosset School District] needs received a letter on March 9 that levied that she should have been informed “We believe that the school district to realize that it’s not okay to treat multiple allegations that Robinson acted in a discriminatory manner in of her right to union representation, someone this way and sometimes they claims to be untrue. Such allegations violation of both state and federal law as well as her right to sign off on any need pressure to take a good look at include not developing bulletin boards documents put in her file. Alfred also that protects people from discrimithemselves so that it doesn’t happen for school subjects, not giving the stunation on the basis of race,” G. Oliver told Robinson that anytime Pallos dents access to “vowel charts” and not would have a disciplinary meeting with to someone else,” Robinson said. “I Koppell, Robinson’s legal represenusing the “word wall.” Pallos informed tative, said. “We also believe she was a teacher, she would inform Alfred. But wouldn’t wish what I experienced on Robinson that this letter would be punished in retaliation because of Pallos did not do so in Robinson’s case. someone else, even on the people who did it to me.” complaints that she made and she was placed in her file.

Alfred allegedly said she had never “At first, I was in shock because the terminated either for discriminatory seen Pallos target a teacher the way she or retaliation reasons, not because her feedback I was getting in the middle did Robinson.

What did you think of this of the school year all of a sudden was performance was deficient.”

On March 13, Robinson was asked article? Share your thoughts totally opposite of the feedback I had Robinson claims that Pallos, in via letter to report to Bovard’s office with me by email at: jcorr@antonmediagroup.com received previously,” Robinson said. the first half of her year at the school, whereupon she was informed that her

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Bringing Massapequa’s Rich History To Life

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settle the area, starting with brothers John, Richard and Henry Townsend, of which the latter sibling gained f you ask most people what they partial ownership of the property know about Massapequa, they that became Massapequa following might mention it being the home the signing of a 1658 treaty. But no of Sunrise Home, a place where the family’s influence loomed larger Baldwins and Jerry Seinfeld grew up than that of the Floyd-Jones clan, or where you’d find the All American starting with Thomas Jones, who Hamburger Drive-In. But most people came to North America in 1692, might not know that this area full of married John Townsend’s daughter swamps and streams attracted early Freelove and later lived in one settlement by a Native American tribe of the first homes erected in the know as the Marsapeags who lived in Massapequas. For Kirchmann, the the “Place of Many Waters.” Or that sway the Floyd-Jones brood had over famous big game hunter Frank Buck the area was a major reason why it constructed a zoo in East Massapequa was one of the last communities to that featured giraffes, big cats, Tom Murphy’s plane at Fitzmaurice Field. elephants, reptiles, zebras, antelopes be developed. and an area called Monkey Mountain, “It was settled much later than home to several hundred primates. other communities because nobody All these aspects of this South Shore wanted to live here,” Kirchmann community point to there being far explained. “There really wasn’t more to this hamlet in the southern anything here except a lot of streams, part of the Town of Oyster Bay. If anybrooks and a swampy area. I think that one is in a position to assert this it is is something that’s usually surprising.

George Kirchmann, a 20-year trustee Also, for many years, it was the doof the Massapequa Historical Society main of the Floyd-Jones family. They and the author of The Massapequas: owned mansions all along Merrick Two Thousand Years of History. A Road and there weren’t many other member of Nassau County Historical people living there except for them Society and the Seaford Historical and their servants. Someone once Society, Kirchmann spent the good asked me what was so unique about part of a year pulling together matethe Massapequas versus the other rial from historical society archives bedroom communities of New York. I A pachyderm parading around at the Frank Buck Zoo. and numerous articles he’d penned (Photos courtesy of the Historical Society of the Massapequas) said the history is very unique because for the organization’s newsletter and it was really one family’s empire for so information from peo- many years.” along with their the Massapequa Observer. As far as ple that grew up and four children (“The he was concerned, publishing this Kirchmann does a thorough job knew this area. I really tracing the evolution of different neighborhood kind of historical overview was long had to put it together is better and the overdue. religious sects in the area (Roman and decide what kind “I was talking to some of the people schools are much Catholic, Protestant, Jewish), retail and of book I wanted to better”), Kirchmann in the Massapequa Historical Society a post-World War II boom that saw write. I didn’t want to was looking for and we agreed that there really is no school enrollment go from 501 stuwrite something that some kind of historbook that deals with Massapequa’s dents in 1945 to 15,564 by 1968. Along was heavily academic ical activity to get history,” he recalled. “There was a the way, landmarks like the Wagon and maybe 300 or involved with when pamphlet that was published about Wheel Restaurant, the Fitzmaurice 400 pages and would he stumbled across 50 years ago, but it’s hopelessly out Flying Field and Panchard’s Hotel probably be too daunt- came and went. With all this rich the Massapequa of date now. Several people said we ing for a lot of people Historical Society. should really write a book about information packed in one book, to deal with. I had to With his two Massapequa’s history—and then Kirchmann is grateful to learn that do something that decades with the they looked at me. I figured I’d do it. it’s being used to educate a younger is accurate, formally historical society, I spent a fair amount of time getting generation that might be unaware of correct and looked along with the material together from other things I their community’s background. like a history book, but had written. I also talked to a number wealth of academic “I recently spoke with a curriculum bona fides he has under his belt, writ- wasn’t so overwhelming that people of trustees and got some other ideas developer for the high school and wouldn’t want to take a look at it. I ing The Massapequas was a labor of and insights.” he’s interested in using the book to think I came up with something that’s bring more local history back into the love that was more about organizing A Bronx native who grew up in pretty handy. People who have read what he had versus having to do any the Norwood section of The Bronx [classroom],” he said. “That was very it have said that they liked how I put kind of extensive research. around Gun Hill Road, Kirchmann good to hear because I hope the book everything together in a pretty nice “I think the single biggest chalattended Cardinal Hayes High would spur interest in local as well as package.”

School and received his BA in history lenge was winnowing down a lot of broader history.”

The Massapequas starts out with the information,” he said. “There’s from Washington, D.C.’s Catholic plenty of information and stuff that’s the area’s Native American nuances University. He later earned a Ph.D What did you think of this from the whaling they did in the area been done out there over the years in history from the City University article?

Share your thoughts to archival tools found as recently as and we have a pretty good archive of New York. Having moved to with me by email at: 1969. From there, Kirchmann covers in one of the buildings over at the Massapequa Park in the early ‘90s dgilderubio@anton mediagroup.com the different families that came to with his wife and fellow Bronx native, Historical Society. We have a lot of

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r. Konstantinos Deligiannidis Deligiannidis practiced as a family of Syosset has been named medicine physician at the Barre Family medical director of Northwell Health Center at UMass Memorial Health House Calls, after serving as Health Care in Barre, Mass. He earned the program’s director of education his Bachelors at Harvard University, and quality since 2016. his Masters in Public Health As medical director of at the Boston University Northwell’s House Calls, School of Public Health and Deligiannidis will provide his Medical Doctorate at the direct care and supervise University of Massachusetts a multidisciplinary staff to Medical School. deliver quality health care Board-certified in family to vulnerable, frail elderly medicine, Deligiannidis patients in their homes in holds the position of assoLong Island, Queens and ciate professor in medicine Manhattan. at the Donald and Barbara Dr. Konstantinos “Dr. Deligiannidis Zucker School of Medicine at Deligiannidis brings strong leadership has been named Hofstra/Northwell. A recipiand collaboration among medical director ent of numerous honors and colleagues along with awards, Deligiannidis was of Northwell honed clinical skills in named House Call Educator Health House treating patients at home of the Year in 2018 by the Calls. with multiple chronic American Academy of Home (Photo courtesy Northwell Health) illnesses to deliver the Care Medicine. best possible care,” Dr. Patients enrolled in the Zenobia Brown, medical director House Calls program receive coordiand vice president of population nated care, similar to treatment and health care management at Northwell referrals they would receive from a Health Solutions, said. “He has primary care physician, such as ultraproven himself to be a dedicated, sounds, radiology, electrocardiogram, value-driven and selfless physician in lab work, physical exams, occupaour field. Along with his colleagues, he tional and speech therapy, social stays committed to treating patients work services, as well as prescription during the coronavirus pandemic refills. Physicians, nurse practitioners and delivering COVID-19 vaccines to and other clinicians are available for homebound individuals.” urgent, same-day visits.

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EmbarkNation is a full service travel franchise, located in Levittown.

Tarlov has been a member of the chamber for the past five years and is active in attending the general meetings as well as serving on the Levittown Chamber of Commerce (COC) Board of Directors. He has also participated in the Chamber Fall Festival and has supported fundraising efforts for one the chamber’s nonprofit organizations.

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on different occasions.

Tarlov says he enjoys working with and assisting people in planning their vacations and prides himself on quality service responding to his client’s needs and requests in a timely manner giving them the quality service they deserve and expect. He offers competitive pricing as well as on-board cabin credits for cruises and other amenities as a thank you for your business.

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a person with a disability who uses ohn D. Kemp, President and four prostheses, he is a renowned CEO of The Viscardi Center, and sought-after global speaker and the Henry Viscardi School and inspires others through knowledge, Abilities, Inc., will resign from his positions effective Oct. 31, to become experience, vision, persistence and personality. He graduated from President and CEO of The Lakeshore Georgetown University and holds a Foundation in Birmingham, AL. J.D. from Washburn University School The announcement was recently of Law, as well as two Honorary made to the boards of all three Doctorate degrees. organizations, which are Kemp has received dedicated to providing the Henry B. Betts education, employment Award, widely regarded and empowerment to as America’s highest children and adults honor for disability with disabilities, by Russ leadership and service, Cusick, chair of the The and the Dole Leadership Viscardi Center Board, Prize from the Robert J. Beth Daly, chair of the Dole Institute of Politics Henry Viscardi School Board and Candida John D. Kemp, President at the University of Cucharo, chair of and CEO of The Viscardi Kansas, whose recipients include Nelson Abilities, Inc. Center, the Henry Mandela and former The three chairViscardi School and U.S. Presidents George persons said they will Abilities, Inc. H.W. Bush and Bill engage an outside firm (Photo courtesy of The Viscardi Center) Clinton. to work with them on a During Kemp’s tenure nationwide search for at Viscardi, he: a replacement, and that Executive • broadened its mission to include Vice President and CFO Sheryl Buchel statewide, national and internawould step in as Interim President tional outreach and initiatives; and CEO on Nov. 1 if that search • created a sound fiscal structure, process is not completed. built its endowment and “John Kemp’s leadership and enhanced fund development; advocacy in the disabilities com• implemented a short- and munity is unparalleled and we are long-range strategic planning eternally grateful for his ten years process across the three organizawith our organizations,” Cusick said. tional entities; “John established an experienced • managed the organization and talented senior leadership team through the COVID pandemic and created a sound fiscal structure ensuring the school and programs to place us in [the] best possible continued without interruption position to move forward through and that they remained financially this transition.” sound.

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Five Surprising Ways The Pandemic Changes Education For The Better

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he shift to remote learning during the pandemic caused angst for parents, but it also led to unexpected benefits that they may find hard to let go of as their children return to school.

While pandemic-era schooling has been difficult, parents have come to appreciate the unexpected benefits of distance learning, said Emily Greene (www.emilygreene.com), the author of School, Disrupted: Rediscovering the Joy of Learning in a PandemicStricken World.

Some benefits are so positive that parents are reluctant to slide back into the pre-pandemic status quo of in-person schooling without making some improvements.

“The dialogue has shifted as parents and students reflect on the last year and think carefully about what they hope to carry forward to improve the school experience,” Greene said.

Greene, a working mother of three children, said the pandemic jostled parents into thinking differently about “traditional schooling.”

“Distance learning in a pandemic has changed our expectations,” Greene said. “Parents want to apply what we’ve collectively learned to help our children thrive as they return to school.”

Five benefits that parents hope to carry forward: More free time Before the pandemic, many families’ lives were overscheduled, Greene said. The lockdown helped families reconnect with the joys of free time, playtime and downtime. This took the stress off children overwhelmed with homework, extracurriculars and overly structured schedules and opened the door for natural curiosity to flourish. Scientists say free time is essential to the developing brain and is tied to curiosity, creativity and imagination.

More time outside During lockdowns, people suffering from cabin fever longed to leave their houses, but indoor public places were problematic. So, families connected with the outdoors in new ways, such as walking, biking or simply

The pandemic forced parents to think differently about education. eating lunch outside. Before the pandemic, many children spent less time outdoors than prison inmates.

One survey of 12,000 parents in 10 countries found that half of children ages 5-to-12 were outside less than an hour each day. In comparison, inmates at U.S. maximum-security prisons are guaranteed at least two hours of daily outside time.

Less standardization, more personalization A traditional in-person classroom

follows a standardized schedule, leaving little room for independent work or passion projects. Distance learning offered gaps in the day for children to explore their passions and interests.

Many parents saw their children expressing new interests, exploring and deepening existing hobbies and making and building things.

More connection with what their children are learning With students working remotely, parents were privy to an up-close

view of what their children are learning. Many parents were impressed with what their children were learning. In other cases, parents were surprised to discover the details of their children’s school experience and began asking questions they never asked before, like “Is this relevant?”

Or “How is this helping my child?”

This new level of parent engagement will trigger long-overdue updates to the standardized curriculum, as well as more options for children.

An increased focus on balance and wellbeing Because of the disruption the pandemic caused children have been “wrung through the wringer,” with social, emotional and mental impact.

For many parents, this means holding on to distance learning as an option and giving students the flexibility to attend in-person or distance learning to support well-being.

“When society lives through a disruption, it rarely returns to the way it was before,” Greene said. “The next few years will be an inspiring time in education as parents, students and teachers begin to apply what we’ve learned.”

Legislation Approved To End Transcript Ransoming Senate Consumer Protection Committee Chair Kevin Thomas recently announced the passage of legislation to prohibit higher education institutions from withholding an official transcript from a current or former student on the grounds that the student owes a debt, a practice sometimes known as “transcript ransoming.”

“Each withheld transcript represents a student who was denied the opportunity to pursue a chosen career path, denied access to social and economic mobility through higher education, and ultimately denied access to the American Dream,” Senator Thomas said. “As New Yorkers recover from the economic fallout of the pandemic, we have the opportunity to remove this ineffective and counterproductive barrier in higher education, helping our state recover faster by ensuring a strong, diverse

and educated workforce.”

Thousands of New Yorkers are currently unable to obtain their transcripts from higher education institutions across the state because they owe even small amounts of money—from tuition fees to library fines and parking tickets—to the universities and colleges they attended. At a time when many families are suffering through the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, transcript withholding is a disruptive, counter-productive and harmful practice that prevents students from being able to transfer credits, re-enroll in school to finish their degrees or obtain jobs that could help them pay their balances.

“The pandemic has exposed one of the darkest secrets of the student debt crisis—transcript withholding,” said Seth Frotman, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.

“Senator Thomas’ legislation will

put an end to this abuse and provide a path forward for students as they begin on the long road of rebuilding from the economic fallout of COVID.” The legislation sponsored by Thomas (S.5924A) would ensure students have access to transcript data necessary to complete their degree and obtain employment by making transcript withholding a prohibited debt collection practice.

“The practice of transcript withholding is preventing many New Yorkers, especially first generation college students, from completing their degree and obtaining economic mobility. This legislation is critical to ensure we have a strong, diverse and educated workforce,” said Carolina Rodriguez, director of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP).

—Submitted by the office of Senator Kevin Thomas

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n June 24 Garden Citybased nonprofit Family and Children’s Association (FCA) held the organization’s 36th annual Mission Moment Scholarship Fund Breakfast at Westbury Manor.

For over three decades, FCA’s Mission Moment Scholarship Fund has aimed to guide local youth toward successful futures by enabling at-risk individuals to pursue higher education and improve their lives by matching them with donors. Nearly 50 college scholarships were awarded, raising a total of nearly $110,000 this year.

Scholarship recipients were given the opportunity to meet the donors who helped make their journey possible. The annual reception recognized the extraordinary achievements of scholarship winners, and the dedicated staff and donors who contribute to the program.

One of this year’s honorees, former New York Jet, Erik Coleman, shared inspiring words with the students and spoke about the importance of perseverance and never giving up.

“We continue to be inspired by the generosity of our donors and tenacity of our students. The past year has been tough for Long Island’s young people but raising more than $100,000 this morning means that the return to classrooms in September will be a little easier for many. It also means that we have set our scholars up for future

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success, which makes Long Island better for everyone”, said Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, FCA president and CEO. Other speakers included Dr. Isma Chaudhry and Hon. Brianna A. Vaughan, Parvin. P. (FCA Walkabout resident); all inspired a sense of motivation and optimism for the future amongst the students. The importance of hard work and determination combined with a strong support network or “village” like that which FCA provides were emphasized and ran a common thread amongst the powerful words of the featured presenters.

“The annual scholarship event inspires us all and allows Long Island students to accomplish their educational goals,” said Donna Raphael, FCA senior director. “The affirmation and commitment of our FCA staff also make this mission moment a success.”

Over the past 36 years, FCA’s Mission Moment Scholarship Fund has gifted more than 1,500 scholarships worth more than $2,000,000 to students engaged with FCA’s programs and services. Scholarship recipients have attended schools including Stony Brook University, Harvard University, Hofstra University, Binghamton University, Nassau Community College, Columbia University, New York Institute of Technology, Farmingdale State College and many more.

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Pictured from L-R: Scholarship recipients Osatohanmwen Irowa (Stony Brook University), Catherine Maltez (Stony Brook University), Frank Palma Gomez (Queens College), Bairon Reyes Luna (Yale University), 2021 Champion of Change honoree and former New York Jet Erik Coleman, Stephanie Chevez (Harvard University), FCA Program Director Donna Raphael, Andrew J. Culbreath (Five Towns College), David Fongyee (New York Institute of Technology), Melva O. Morales Sierra (Hofstra University), Samson Fashakin (Farmingdale State College), Estefany Sorto (Binghamton University), Jonathan Carrera (Farmingdale State College) and Camila Flores (Nassau Community College).

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Millions Earmarked For Local Colleges, Universities

Funds from the rescue plan are on the way for institutions

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ongressman Tom Suozzi has recently announced more than $444 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities and students across Long Island and Queens. The funding will help local institutions and students cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

At least half of the funding each public and private nonprofit institution receives and all funding received by for-profit institutions, must be spent on emergency cash assistance grants to students who are facing financial difficulty, hunger and other hardships.

Funding will also help colleges and universities re-open safely, in turn boosting local businesses that rely on the student and faculty population.

“The pandemic has made financial uncertainty for students much worse,” said Suozzi. “This plan requires that most of this funding must be used to assist college students facing financial difficulties. Help is on the way.”

The colleges and universities receiving funding under the American Rescue Plan are found below. Schools in Suozzi districts have an asterisk next to their funding total.

Long Island: Long Island University: $21,809,870* SUNY College at Old Westbury: $16,804,964* New York Institute of Technology: $12,170,280* New York College of Health Professions: $1,640,624* United States Merchant Marine Academy: $1,388,228* VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing: $1,010,811* Webb Institute: $88,362* State University of New York at Stony Brook: $53,830,978 Suffolk County Community College: $45,320,205 Nassau Community College: $38,449,409 State University of New York at Farmingdale: $22,254,442 Hofstra University: $16,107,212 Adelphi University: $14,720,577 Saint Joseph’s College: $10,975,629 Molloy College: $8,959,688 Western Suffolk BOCES: $1,133,708 Rabbinical College of Long Island: $454,931 New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine: $189,202

SUNY at Stony Brook to receive more than $53 million.

Shor Yoshuv Rabbinical College: $184,610 Total: $267,493,730

Queens:

CUNY Queens College: $51,931,565 CUNY LaGuardia Community College: $48,792,766 Queensborough Community College/CUNY: $41,670,718 CUNY York College: $24,529,339 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: $6,344,498 Metropolitan Learning Institute: $2,437,292 Rabbinical Seminary of America: $637,111 CUNY School of Law: $417,451 Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid: $243,820 Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah-Grodno: $110,014 Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson: $58,297 Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh: $32,582 Total: $177,205,453 Students should contact their institutions for more information about how they can apply for an emergency grant.

The Department of Education released updated guidance and a final rule that clarifies how funds can be used and specifies that all students enrolled on or after March 13, 2020, (the date of declaration of the national emergency) are eligible to receive emergency grants.

Nationally, the American Rescue Plan provides $36 billion for nearly 3,500 public and private, nonprofit colleges and universities.

—Submitted by the office of Congressman Tom Suozzi

New York Tech Announces New Board Positions Peter J. Romano, an alumnus of New York Institute of Technology, has been named chair of the university’s board of trustees, succeeding Kevin D. Silva, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Voya Financial, who will fulfill his 14-year term limit on the board in August and become a trustee emeritus.

Romano is the president and founder of Peter J. Romano & Co., a project development and management consulting firm located in Bellport. A 1976 graduate of New York Tech’s School of Architecture and Design, Romano has served as vice chair of the university’s board of trustees for six years and as a trustee since December 2011.

“My New York Tech education served as the foundation for my success and rewarding career,” said Romano. “I look forward to helping guide the mission of the university and to ensuring that it continues to provide exciting and fulfilling opportunities to students, preparing them for personal and professional prosperity.”

Romano’s firm specializes in the development, management, and implementation of projects in the health care sector. Prior to starting his own business, Romano led major architectural projects at firms including Caretsky & Associates and Mason

DaSilva & Associates.

He and his wife, Jane, established an endowed scholarship Peter fund in Romano support of students in the School of Architecture and Design.

New York Tech President Henry C. Foley said, “We are also grateful for the steadfast leadership and guidance that our outgoing chair, Kevin Silva, has provided to the board and for the contributions that he and his wife, Julie, have made to the university.”

Michael Merlo, former chief credit officer of Signature Bank, was reelected to a term as vice chair, and board member Dan Ferrara (D.O. ‘86), Northeast regional president of Alteon Health, was elected to his first term as vice chair.

Santhosh I. Keshavan, executive vice president and chief information officer at Voya Financial, has been elected as a new trustee and will begin his term in September.

“This orderly transition of roles will provide the board and the university with continuity in the years ahead,” noted Foley.

—Submitted by New York Institute of Technology

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This New Hyde Park home, located at 22 3rd Ave., sold on July 23 for $709,000. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The attic is unfinished; the basement is finished with a separate outside entrance. The backyard is large and fenced. The driveway is wide and the detached garage holds two cars. This home is located a half of a block off Jericho Turnpike and is near shopping, restaurants and many other businesses. It is located within the school boundaries of New Hyde Park Memorial High School (Sewanhaka Central District) and the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park elementary schools. It is also located near all major parkways and the expressway.

According to a SmartAsset study, Nassau County ranks among the best places to get a mortgage. The study compared the likelihood of mortgage approval in each county in the state, financing costs, property taxes and annual mortgage payments. The study then distilled these four factors into a composite index which compared each county in the state.

According to the study, these are the top places in New York to get a mortgage: Rank County

Loan 5 Year Property Annual Best Funding Borrowing Tax Mortgage Mortgage Rate Costs Payment Markets Index

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Nassau, NY

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Saratoga, NY 69.73%

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Tompkins, NY 76.79%

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Otsego, NY

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75.09

$70,842

$21,240 $13,056

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Rockland, NY 66.57% $71,942

$13,271 $13,056

70.98

$70,842

$32,584 $13,056

69.40

63.77%

$70,842

$24,349 $13,056

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Ontario, NY

72.49%

$70,842

$31,306 $13,056

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Lewis, NY

68.73%

$71,342

$24,502 $13,056

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Chemung, NY 71.65%

$70,842

$34,181

$13,056

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Cayuga, NY

71.97%

$71,342

$32,282 $13,056

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Clinton, NY

64.68% $71,342

$26,582 $13,056

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More information on the study, including the interactive map and methodology can be found here: https:// smartasset.com/mortgage/mortgage-rates#newyork/ best-markets —Submitted by SmartAsset

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor.

Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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ictoria Crosby can often be found at Glen Cove’s events, reading thoughtful poems that she writes about 9/11, Martin Luther King or even Glen Cove’s history. She is, after all, Glen Cove’s Poet Laureate.

Her role as such was honored with two citations at the Glen Cove City Council meeting on July 27, as she prepares to say goodbye to the city.

Crosby was named Glen Cove’s Poet Laureate in 1994 by former city mayor and current Congressman Tom Suozzi in 1994. In addition the city commissioning Crosby to write and read poems at city commemorations and events, Crosby held poetry reads in several venues across the city pre-COVID. “[The poet laureate] title has enabled her to thoroughly and thoughtfully chronicle special events and momentous occasions with her keen observations and beautiful sentiments,” City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke said as he read aloud the citation being presented to Crosby.

“Victoria’s dedication and love for Glen Cove and the arts are expressed through her involvement in the community over the past 30 years.”

At age 19, Victoria Crosby moved

Victoria Crosby received a citation at the Glen Cove City Council Meeting on July 27. Photo courtesy Victoria Crosby from her native England to the United States. Crosby lived in Roslyn for a short time before moving to Glen Cove in 1984. She was torn between purchasing a home in Cold Spring Harbor, and one in Glen Cove. She chose the latter.

Crosby would find the Glen Cove Arts Council in 2006, where she went on to serve as the North Shore

Historical Museum president. She is also a founding member of the North Shore Sheltering Program, among other leadership roles in the city.

“You have been so involved in our community and you have really helped to make this a better, better place,” said State Assemblyman Charles Lavine during the ceremony, where he too presented Crosby with

a citation. “The mayor described a lot of your involvement, but other things you are involved with include teaching at Portledge, teaching at St. John’s, teaching young people the arts, piano and violin. Especially your work to promote interracial justice and interfaith peace, love and understanding is something that we all value and always will value.”

Crosby is a treasure, Lavine added.

City Councilwoman Eve Lupenko Ferrante then read Crosby a poem that she wrote for her titled “My Ode To Victoria Crosby,” where she chronicled Crosby’s multiple undertakings in Glen Cove, wishing her well in her next home in Georgia.

“I am overwhelmed,” Crosby said after receiving her citations and hearing the poems written about her from Lupenko Ferrante and Lavine. “We lived in Glen Cove for more than 30 years and it’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere in my whole life and I feel like I belong here. I am very sad to be going, but I am certainly going to give the suburbs of Atlanta a run for their money.”

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

City Of Glen Cove Holds Public Hearing On Taxi Fare Taxi fare in Glen Cove may be raised from $6 to $9

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with 20 years of no fare increase.

Christine Rice, the executive direcA public hearing was held at the tor of the Glen Cove Senior Center, Glen Cove City Council meeting on said she did speak with the members July 27 regarding the potential raise of about their thoughts on a potential maximum taxicab fare from $6 to $9 fare increase. within city limits. The maximum has “A large number of seniors that are been $5 for senior citizens and their there do still drive,” Rice said. “They new fare could be $8. occasionally take a taxi. They are okay Thomas Villanova, the owner of with the $5, they say, because they Mid-Island Transportation, said the usually tip $2. They are not upset with impetus behind raising taxi fare has to the price side, because they said it’s do with cost increases. reasonable.”

“Insurance has gone up, has more Some seniors are concerned, Rice than tripled,” Villanova said. “We said, about tipping the driver on top of need workers’ compensation on the raised fare. drivers now. The gas, as you all know, “I did not get an extremely, large neghas gone sky high and Uber’s been ative reaction to it,” Rice said. “But then charging $9, up to $22, depending on again, I didn’t have many seniors who the time of day. With as much business were using it as much. The ones that do, as they’ve had, they raised their did not say they were drastically upset prices.” about it. But they did say that in addition Villanova said he does not know to the tip, it might be a bit much.” how his business can sustain itself Villanova said that some taxi jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

businesses around Long Island have had to close down, as they are at the “mercy of Uber right now.”

“Uber charges whatever they want, whenever they want,” Villanova said.

That’s because, City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke said, Uber is not regulated as taxi companies are.

“New York State law preempts the ride shares, which is kind of what enables Uber to function all over New York State with or without municipalities permission,” City of Glen Cove Attorney Gregory Kalnitsky said.

Just then, City Councilwoman Danielle Fugazy Scagliola looked up how much an Uber would cost to get her from City Hall to her home in the city. The cost would be $15, she said.

“I wish we had more regular taxi riders in here tonight to chime in,” Councilman Gaitley StevensonMathews said. “At least the people I

spoke to had some concerns about the increase.”

Because of some confusion around the exact taxi fare amount, Stevenson-Mathews said, it should be a priority to post the cost inside the taxi cabs where it could easily be seen.

Villanova said he would make sure to put up a sticker with the fares inside the taxi cabs.

“I take your taxi often,” StevensonMathews said. “I have an older model car. Often it’s in the shop. Your drivers have always been terrific and I always appreciate that.”

Stevenson-Mathews added that he is sympathetic to what taxi companies like Mid-Island Transportation are facing with competitors like Uber and Lyft.

Public comment on the change of maximum taxi fare will be open until the next council meeting on Aug. 24, where the matter will be voted upon.

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Pandemic creates challenges for nonprofits

e need to get back to where we were at the beginning of last year to help the youth of Long Island,” said Mark Cox. This sentiment by Cox, who is the chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI), is shared by many people who oversee nonprofits on Long Island and across the country. Besides families, businesses, schools and many other facets of life, nonprofits have struggled considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A couple of Hofstra University alums have reached out to organizations such as BBBSLI to support program continuity and, when that is not possible due to virus protocols, to provide funding for minimal services and initiatives during the interim period.

James C. Metzger, founder, chairman and CEO of The Whitmore Agency, a leading Long Island insurance brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in Garden City, has shared a total of six

E. David Woycik, left, and James C. Metzger are both heavily involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island. (Photo by Cassarino Studios) figures in financial support during the pandemic among five Long Island organizations, including BBBSLI. The donations honor his friend, Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (Ret.) United

States Army and a senior trial partner concentrating on personal injury, construction, highway design and toxic torts at the Sanders Law Firm in Mineola.

Metzger and Woycik are connected through Hofstra University alumni organizations. Metzger supports many youth education and athletic programs, along with other community programs, throughout the New York metropolitan area. Woycik has been involved with BBBSLI for more than 30 years, helping grow the organization’s commitment to the Long Island community. He is past-president of BBBSLI and he created an endowment program that has raised substantial funds for children in need. The BBBSLI Nassau headquarters building at 25 Carle Road in Westbury is named in his honor.

“We focus on youth from ages seven to 16,” said Cox, who also is a Hofstra graduate. “The lockdowns have eliminated our one-on-one meetings at schools, impacting our programs between mentors and our children at a critical stage in their lives.”

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is to create a leadership initiative that invites speakers to provide the boys and girls of Long Island with encouragement that will help boost their confidence for success in the classroom and in their communities.

Woycik, who has developed similar programs for Hofstra University Athletics and the Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law, is committed to the success of this new BBBSLI initiative.

Incorporated during 1977, BBBSLI has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and shine. The organization’s mission is to create and support oneto-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth by fostering meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles).

All BBBSLI volunteer mentors are extensively interviewed, screened and trained. The organization provides every match with a professional program team member to monitor the relationship and offer guidance. The Big, Little and his or her parent/guardian establish a one-year commitment to the match relationship. Mentors and mentees agree to meet a minimum of twice a month for two to four hours to enjoy low to no-cost activities.

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Changing Lives

experiences and friendship.

Big Couples is when a mentor and Other BBBSLI programs include spouse, or longsibling support term partner, and couple become Bigs mentoring. to a Little. The Sibling Support couple provides is part of the The lockdowns have eliminatthe same community-based interaction as ed our one-on-one meetings mentoring proindividuals and at schools, impacting our gram and focuses also allows each on matching the programs between mentors adult to share siblings of special and our children at a critical separate time needs children stage in their lives. with a young with volunteer —Mark Cox boy or girl. mentors. Mentors Chief Executive Officer BBBSLI Children benefit can offer addifrom having a tional support and Big Brother and a Big Sister. individualized attention for a sibling, Among the benefits of becoming meeting regularly to share activities,

a mentor, according to Cox, is the opportunity to positively change a life by ensuring that a child receives the brightest future possible.

“You also can gain a friend for life,” added Cox, “and the experience also allows an adult to learn a bit more about himself or herself in the process.”

For more information about the programs offered by BBBSLI, call 516-731-7880 in Nassau County.

BBBSLI’s Suffolk County location is 145 Sycamore Avenue in Islandia and can be reached by calling 631-2731469. The BBBSLI website is www. bbbsli.org.

—Submitted by Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Long Island

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Chamber Welcomes Orangetheory

ecently, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a new member of the business community.

Baldur and Marian Dujmovits had the grand opening for their third Orangetheory Fitness Center. Their first is in Carle Place, the second is in the King Kullen shopping center in Garden City Park, and this brand new one is located at 1706 Lakeville Rd. in New Hyde Park.

Orangetheory is different from other places you could work out in that everything is done in classes and by reservation. Participants proceed based on age and level of fitness, but all do similar exercises at different levels of intensity, the goals being to raise your monitored heartrate, and increase the activity of your metabolism. They have a dedicated staff that monitors each participant throughout the workouts.

In addition to owners Marian and Baldur and their staff, attendees included chamber president Cheryl Fajardo; chamber second vice president Saveeta Barnes; past presidents Mark Laytin and Ralph Ventura; and board member Ed Stone.

Politicians in attendance were

Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, Town of North Hempstead Clerk Wayne Wink; and from the New York State Assembly Ed Ra and Gina Sillitti.

“I am grateful that the fitness sector that was hit so hard by the COVID-19 pandemic is not only rebounding, but growing,” Legislator Birnbaum said. “It was a pleasure to join the local business community to wish everyone at Orangetheory the best of luck and I thank the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce for all they do.”

—Submitted by the Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce

The Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Orangetheory Fitness. (Photo courtesy of Ed Stone Photography)

Herricks Board Of Education Reorganizes The Herricks Public Schools Board of Education recently held its reorganization meeting, just after the 2021-22 school year officially commenced. Henry Zanetti and Nancy Feinstein were elected president and vice president, respectively, and were

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Herricks Welcomes New Denton Avenue School Principal

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he Herricks Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Dominick Tolipano as the new Denton Avenue School Principal, effective Aug. 1. He joins Herricks from the Mineola School District, where he spent the last 21 years as an administrator and teacher.

Most recently, Tolipano served as assistant principal at Jackson Avenue Elementary School, where he fostered strong bonds with families, students, administrators and faculty members.

He implemented programs, led curriculum projects, supervised and supported staff members, coordinated testing, planned professional development, facilitated technology initiatives and implemented the Code of Conduct, among other duties. He was principal of Mineola’s Elementary Summer Language Program and Middle School Math and ELA Summer Program, where he oversaw instruction and daily operations.

Prior to his administrative experience, Tolipano taught sixth grade at Mineola Middle School for many

Diploma with Honors in School Administration and Supervision from Queens College and Master of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Hofstra University.

“I believe that the foundation of a community is the education of its youth,” Tolipano said. “I am very excited and honored to be introduced as the principal of Denton Avenue Elementary School and begin my work as a part of this wonderful community. In education, we strive to support the learners to acquire knowledge. However, it is equally important to inspire and empower

students, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to be creative, develop their ability to think critically and work collaboratively so they will ultimately contribute positively in our society.”

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fino Celano added, “We are pleased to introduce Mr. Tolipano and welcome him aboard. He has a strong, impressive background in education and leadership and has made a great impact on his students and colleagues.

We look forward to the contributions he will bring to Denton Avenue.”

—Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

Attention Civic Groups and Community Event Planners

Dominick Tolipano is the new Denton Avenue School Principal (Contributed photo)

years. He was lead teacher for mathematics and integrated various hightech resources into the classroom. He also coached basketball and baseball at the middle and high school levels.

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ith membership opened to all, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club extends a special invitation to individuals or representatives interested in learning about Rotary membership and its mission of service to the community and beyond.

Prospective members are invited to attend a complimentary lunch meeting to learn about Rotary along with the many services the MineolaGarden City Rotary provides. Should a company or organization wish to join Rotary, they may choose various individuals to represent their company or organization. The annual dues remains the same for all.

Traditionally, the Club meets at the Garden City Hotel, but throughout most of the Pandemic, when the hotel was unable to serve lunch, we met virtually on Zoom.

Now, for the past several weeks, the club has arranged with Calogero’s to meet within its outside tented restaurant where we will continue to meet until the reopening for lunch at the Garden City Hotel. Always featured are noteworthy speakers representing a cross-section of the professions or organizations which provide information on various subjects.

For more information about Rotary or how to join our club, email club

From left: past club presidents Gary Fishberg and Jim Brady; Helmut Schuler, Sergeant in Arms; NC Legislator Laura Schaefer; Althea Robinson, PR/speakers Bureau Chair; past president Bob Bonagura and Peter Gall, past Garden City Mayor and Club treasurer. (Contributed photo) Life Program which provides life-saving cardiac surgery for children in developing countries; Club volunteers rang the Rotary Services Continue bell to assist the efforts of the Salvation Army during the 2020 holidays.

Throughout Pandemic We continued to support the The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club has been able to carry on with most of its annual Alford family Thanksgiving Day Program for homebound setraditional services during the panniors and those in need; continued demic. Club support has continued for to support RYLA (Rotary’s Youth RotaCare, which provides free medical Leadership Program); continued to care for those in need; for the Gift of president Diane at Diane.Marmann@ gmail.com.

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Mineola-Garden City Rotary volunteers delivered 10,000 masks to various charities for distribution to those most in need within our local communities.

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Lost Farmer Gets Called Out

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t the Village of Mineola’s latest public hearing, Lost Farmer Brewing Co., a fairly new business in the village, was center stage when it was discussed whether or not the owners are truly following the rules between being a bar or a tasting room, and if it was actually a suitable location for the brewery.

Lost Farmer Brewing Co., represented by its lawyer Jack Martins, a former mayor of Mineola, went before the village board to amend its special use permit that was granted in September 2020. The Lost Farmer Brewing Co. petitioned the board amend their hours of operation from noon to midnight, allow them to have no more than six employees on-site, have the occupancy increased to 75 people, the ability to heat food up—mainly frozen pizza and pretzels—and allow the owners to bring a food truck on premises from time-to-time and have acoustic music on-site.

At the start of the meeting, it was revealed that there is some tension between the landlord and the tenant, about which village attorney John Gibbons spoke to both parties.

“We’re not a landlord and tenant court,” Gibbons said. “We can’t resolve those issues, and as far as the board is concerned, we’re going to confine ourselves to the criteria set forth in the village code.”

Lost Farmer Brewing Co. is located at 63A East Second St., which is in the village’s industrial zone, and is in the rear of the premises surrounded by different buildings.

Another tenant—5T, a fencing company—occupies the front of the building.

“These owners signed a lease sometime at the end of July 2020 and decided to build out the space,” Martins explained. “They spent a bit over $500,000.”

During the hearing, the difference between a bar and a tasting room was brought up because according to Martins, the two can be confused.

“The license for a bar would involve the sale of various types of alcohol and some

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of supervision and it needs someone who is going to charge them the right rate for what they’re doing,” he said adding that the brewery has 39 infractions on its lease.

Vivian Tiomkin, who owns 5T Fencing, that her business is being affected negatively by the brewery and has had conversations with some of its owners, which led to some tempers flaring.

“They lie and they have misrepresented their way into something we shouldn’t have, and I hope you will take that into consideration when assessing what your decision is for their request,” she said.

Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said before he makes a decision The Lost Farmer Brewing Co. is located at 63 A East Second St. (Photo by Anthony Murray) on whether or not to amend the brewery’s special use permit, entertainment, music, and the to the brewery. According to said. “They started to cordon he would like to do some research on the property. Trustee like,” Martins said. “A tasting Martins, the notice of default off the parking lot. The lot is Dennis Walsh added that since room is more akin to a winery didn’t give the tenants much shared by our eight tenants. there is a lot of paperwork to sift where you produce the product time to correct the issues.

They started to cordon it off through, a decision won’t be on-site. This site attracts “They refused to allow us with metal barricades...so made immediately. families. If it was being used as more time and we had to go to the cars could no longer turn.

The board asked Martins a bar, there would be violations the Nassau County Supreme On the first day I was there, or enforcement actions from Court and seek a temporary people were smoking between for information about the Lost Farmer Brewery Co.’s business the State Liquor Authority restraining order,” Martins said. cars and the walls on the side. model when it comes to selling (SLA), and I can tell you they’ve “We received the TRO so that I was irate. Dominick [one of its products to businesses. used and operated this brewery the lease continues in effect the owners] told me they’d be Martins responded that he will consistent with its licensing as a while we try and resolve the containing the crowds and be brewery and tasting room.” issues. A good portion of our maintaining the brewery. That work on getting the board that information.

Martins continued, “In its issues with our continued use never happened.”

“I have not heard a single September 2020 decision, the of the property has to do with Nathan told the board that village board determined, that resolving our special use permit he believed he was duped and complaint that has been made by anyone, a resident or the proposed use is harmoniconditions with the village so was the village board, and another business in this village ous in the M district, [and] that board.” that everything he requested other than the people who were it will conform to the general the owners to do has gone here today...who made some character of the neighborhood.” ignored. Nathan also added disappointing comments,” From when they started their that he did give the brewery Martins said. “I have known business to now, Lost Farmer enough time to respond to his them to be anything but those Brewing Co. has grown in size notice of default.

It needs a different when it comes to the number of “They were cited for violating things they’re accused of.” type of supervision Martins continued, “We people who come—expanding practically every condition and it needs somehave to go back to court. We upon the number of its max that this board has told them have to be able to represent to occupancy that they told the that they’re not allowed to one who is going a judge of the Supreme Court village board would be allowed do, ” Nathan continued while to charge them the of Nassau County that we came when they went before the mentioning a crowd of 300 right rate for what before this board and we have board originally. people showed up one night they’re doing. a decision. I was hoping for a “We’re asking that the conto the brewery. “...What we —Mr. Nathan (Landlord) ditions be modified to reflect have and what I have leased to decision tonight, and I know we’re not getting one.” the reality of the use of this others is a commercial space.

Mayor Scott Strauss conThe landlord of the property They started this thing knowing site, business, and the fact that there have been no significant told the board he is a member that they wanted to have a bar. cluded the public hearing by reserving decision on the Lost impacts or complaints to the of M&T Properties, which has We have sent them certified village as a result of their use,” owned the property for 21 letters. We wanted them to stop Farmer Brewery Co.’s fate in the years. When the owners of Lost and they simply have not. They village.

Martins said.

Farmer Brewing Co. told him At the end of May, the just came to us last minute and brewery was hit a with a notice their plans for the building, asked to have more time.” the landlord was apprehensive of violation by the village’s Nathan told the board he What did you think since it dealt with alcohol. building department stating doesn’t want to be a landlord of this article? Share “When they were having that it was being used as a bar. of a bar and receive complaints your thoughts with me their soft opening, the The landlord of the property from his other tenants. by email at: amurray@ problems started,” Mr. Nathan also issued a notice of default antonmediagroup.com “It needs a different type

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Adelphi University Tells Students To Get Vaccinated

BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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ith classes set to resume at the end of this month, it is a race against time by local colleges to make sure that this upcoming academic school year can be held as safely as possible. Adelphi University, which is located in Garden City, told its student body last week that it is requiring them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

As the super contagious Delta variant sweeps across the country, Adelphi University’s positivity rate is 0.6 percent as of publication.

According to its website, the university’s vaccine requirement applies to all current students and Nassau Community College students who are living in Adelphi’s residence halls. The university, which also urged its faculty and staff to be vaccinated, said that its goal is to reach herd immunity. In order to reach that immunity, 70 percent of Adelphi University’s on-campus population must be fully vaccinated.

“Your COVID-19 vaccine must be currently authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO),” the university said on its website. “This includes those vaccines currently authorized for emergency use in the United States (Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson). You are

Adelphi University is requiring its students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for this upcoming academic year. (Photo source: Facebook) considered fully vaccinated two weeks after administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) or two weeks after administration of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).”

Wednesday, Aug. 11, is the deadline for students to upload proof of their vaccination to the university.

“If your vaccination will not be completed by the Aug. 11 deadline, call Adelphi Health Services at 516877-6002 to arrange for a temporary

Garden City Board Of Education Holds Reorganization Meeting

The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education. From left: Tom Pinou, Stefanie Granville, William Holub, Michael Cassaro and Matthew Wakeham.

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The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting.

Reelected board of education trustees Michael Cassaro and Tom Pinou were sworn in to their new three-year terms, and William Holub and Stefanie Granville took oaths of office as president and vice president, respectively.

Swearing ins were also administered to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance/ District Clerk Dana DiCapua.

—Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

waiver of the vaccination requirement while you complete your vaccination,” the website continued to say. “Once vaccination is complete, you must upload your proof.”

Until students are fully vaccinated, they’re required to follow established health and safety protocols that apply to unvaccinated individuals such as masking and social distancing.

If students would rather attend via remote learning, they do not have to be vaccinated. However, if they visit

the campus, they’re required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask.

Students can also be exempted for religious or medical reasons.

So what happens to students if they don’t comply with the vaccine requirement?

“If you are not in compliance with the university’s immunization policy, you will receive alerts and reminders to submit proof of vaccination,” the university said. “If you remain noncompliant beyond the indicated deadlines or any university-approved grace period, you will not be permitted on campus, which may impact your enrollment in classes.”

Back in May, Adelphi University, which has a student body of approximately 7,350 students, launched a vaccine incentive program to encourage students to be vaccinated. To date, only 26 percent of the university’s student population has uploaded proof of full vaccination. However, a spokesperson for the university said that the 26 percent is an estimate and a moving target.

Molloy College and Hofstra University are also requiring its students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall.

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Garden City PD Crime Report 7/21 • GCPD and GCFD responded to Brook Street for low hanging power lines. Upon investigation, they were determined to be utility wires.

The proper authority was notified for repairs.

• Officers responded to the Mobil Station on Franklin Avenue for a male who stated he was assaulted by a man with a bat in Hempstead and suffered multiple injuries. The subject was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Hempstead PD was notified.

7/22 • A person staying at the Residence Inn stated important documents were missing from his room.

7/23 • Packages were reported stolen from a Washington Avenue porch.

• A motorist was charged with driving on Clinton Road with a suspended license and excessive speed.

• GCPD and GCFD responded to a building on Old Country Road for a stuck elevator. It was determined the elevator was unoccupied. The elevator was taken out of service.

7/24 • Officers arrested a 33-year-old male for DWI on Stewart Avenue.

7/26 • Walgreens reports the theft of multiple items from the store by a male subject.

7/27 • Upon an investigation at the Country Life Press RR Station, officers arrested a 29-year-old male for four counts of criminal mischief and two counts of assault.

• A resident reports an unknown person cashed a fraudulent check against his bank account.

• Officers responded to 11th Street for a malfunctioning traffic light.

—Submitted by Village of Garden City

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GLEN COVE IDA: ACCOUNTABILITY AND METRICS NEEDED TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS The main purpose of an Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is to stimulate the local economy through the creation of permanent local jobs. This can be achieved by providing tax incentives including PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes) to local businesses. Historically, according to the annual report on IDAs from the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), Glen Cove’s IDA (GCIDA) has ranked toward the bottom of all IDAs in NY state for the cost per job created indicating that taxpayers are being asked to subsidize residential developments which do not meaningfully create jobs. Absent permanent job creation, this is tantamount to appropriating a tax subsidy from taxpayers for the benefit of high-density residential developers.

Of greater concern, is the lack of accountability and transparency in how these subsidies are appropriated and facilitated. Recently, the OSC issued an audit of the GCIDA operations from

January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 and the report was alarming and disturbing. According to the report, the key finding states, “The Board and officials did not properly approve and monitor projects or take action when goals were not met.” Specifically, some of the most concerning findings were: • Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not monitored by officials • Of the ten projects reviewed, default events occurred in seven of them which could lead to recapture for Glen Cove.

However, no recourse was pursued for any of the seven projects.

• Almost half of 115 payments reviewed were received 1-9 months late • Several invoices were sent out after the due dates • PILOTs were not allocated correctly among affected taxing jurisdictions (ATJ) • “The GCIDA has no procedures in place to ensure

PILOTs collected are being accurately paid to each ATJ.” • Due to the lack of controls, the city and school district were short-changed $75,039 and $300,875, respectively.

If the GCIDA had accurately allocated PILOT payments and collected late fees, adding a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue, it would have equated to approximately one to two percent in taxes and thus would have lessened the extent of the large tax increase last year.

A misconception about PILOTs is that it is assumed that a project will not happen if a PILOT is not granted thus the benefit to the city is the difference between collecting no or little taxes for vacant land versus collecting the amount of the PILOT payment. This is not the correct analysis.

The appropriate cost-benefit analysis needs to accurately assess the true costs to service developed properties with water, schools, police, sanitation, fire etc., which are much more extensive for

developed land versus vacant land, which is why vacant land has a lower assessed value. Once a property does not pay the standard tax rate which covers the expense of standard municipal services, then the rest of the taxpayers are subsidizing that property’s services, the cost of which is extensive.

Based on the critical issues raised by the New York State Comptroller concerning how the IDA is currently operated, I strongly propose a moratorium on further granting of any tax breaks until such time that the appropriate metrics, policies and protections are established which correspond to and address those issues cited by the OSC audit and are put into operation. Because taxpayer money is being appropriated with no accountability to the taxpayers, I strongly believe a specific metric must be introduced into the process to create that accountability.

—Marsha Silverman Glen Cove City Councilmember

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The Small World Of Long Island It was getting late and the last thing the server needed was a large group of people showing up at the door of her restaurant.

Traditionally, a large group means a lot of aggravation and a minimal tip. When the large bill finally comes, padded by drinks and appetizers, sticker shock takes over and forking over a good tip becomes secondary. That’s why most restaurants automatically add in the gratuity for parties of more than eight or 10. This group was bigger than that.

While looking at her boss with blue eyes that pleaded, “Please, not me,” she knew, as the senior member of the waitstaff, nobody else could be trusted to handle a large party like this. It was a Wednesday night at a local restaurant, and this group of 14 tourists, wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts, would probably make their whole night.

My wife and I had started our mini-vacation in Greenport on a Monday with my cousin Denise, her husband Hugo and my Aunt Maria and Uncle Umberto. Our neighbors Tom and Jackie joined us the next day to make it a party

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of eight. Our friends George and Kathy joined us on Wednesday afternoon to bring us up to double digits. When my brother and sister-in-law came out Wednesday night with my cousin Donna and her husband Billy, our original group had more than doubled.

Where were we going to go for dinner with 14 people?

Claudio’s seemed like the logical destination to accommodate our party, but they were closed on Wednesdays this early in the summer season. After some discussion, we settled on a place called, ironically, Case’s Place in New Suffolk. Who even knew there was a New Suffolk? When did Long Island run out of Indian

tribe names? It was nestled right on the Peconic River, across from Robin’s Island.

Although they didn’t take reservations, they could accommodate our massive party after rearranging many tables in the far corner of their outside patio.

Our smiling, blue-eyed waitress, with her blond hair pinned back, made her way over to our group, introducing herself as Deborah. Being a wisenheimer, I asked if it was Debra with a “ra” or Deborah with an “ah.” She responded, “It’s Deborah with an ‘ah,’ and most people call me De-boorah.’” As good customers, we wore that joke out all evening.

While taking the massive drink order, De-Boor-Ah recognized a group of vacationers and asked where we were from.

My cousin Donna spoke up about living in Deer Park. Turns out De-Boor-Ah’s father was a pastor at the church right down the block from their house and she knew the area very well.

When others in our party identified as being from Massapequa, Dee-boor-Ah had a big smile on her face.

She asked if we knew Gary

The Paul DiSclafani-led crew of 14 that descended on Case’s Place in New Suffolk during a recent summer outing.

(Photo courtesy of Paul DiSclafani)

Marocchi, who plays in a band called “Porch Groove.” Not only did most of us know Gary personally, but his daughter Devon was also best friends with Tom and Jackie’s daughter Rebecca. Before long, we were trading “do you know…” names and having a grand ole time.

Long Island stretches 120 miles long, covering more than 1,400 square miles. What are the chances a local New Suffolk restaurant server could make such a personal connection with a group of people from different towns?

After wearing herself out delivering drinks, appetizers, more drinks, extra napkins and entrées to what was, for

the most part, a respectful group of diners, De-Boor-Ah asked if we wanted her to take a group photo. It took a little maneuvering and a lot of skill on her part, but she was able to capture a special moment for us that included all 14 heads in the picture. That alone would have earned her a better than average tip.

Who knows, maybe we will run into her at the next “Porch Groove” outing. It is a small world, after all.

Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns. It’s available wherever books are sold.

The Mean Seats Of New York Human athletes have finally returned to Major League baseball, replacing cardboard cutouts that quickly find their way to a dumpster. Stadiums have already been busy welcoming back fans with seating restrictions and new means to empty your wallet. Charging more than the previous arm and a leg for parking and food should make up for lost revenue. Actually, I’m more worried about sitting next to a rude neighbor that acts like they are watching the game in their backyard and anything goes.

At any sports stadium in the world, you’re looking for a relaxing, competitive event with friends, cocktails and food. But adding to that list is consideration from your neighbor who is practically sitting in your lap. That spacing might change this year, but still, you have to realize real

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estate is tight.

Twenty years ago, a bad neighbor sat next to me at Shea Stadium. All I wanted on that August afternoon was to see if the Mets could hold the lead in the Eastern division.

I didn’t anticipate being involved in seat warfare.

It started in the first inning after the lead off batter for the Dodgers hit a monster home run off the Mets top line

starter. The entire row rose to their feet to watch it sail over the centerfield fence, including my neighbor, who threw his arms up in disgust, taking a piece of my ear with him.

More toward the truth, he just nicked it. To my credit, the temper didn’t flare figuring an apology was on the way. Not a word. And that was just the start.

After three scoreless innings that included only a minor infraction of dumping a beer on my feet, my neighbor seemed to be getting bored.

He needed comfort, so he spread his legs out like he was holding an accordion.

Our knees butted up against each other like being wound up with duct tape. Forgetting I was 45, not 18, I slammed into his knee with my thigh pushing it back into place. I waited for the response, not sure about my strategy. He

turned toward me, eyes flaring and said, “Hey, sorry buddy.

My fault, didn’t mean to hog up all the room.”

With a sudden renewed sense of this guy’s makeup, I said, “hey, not a problem. Whoever designed these seats should go back to drafting school.”

Like that home run sailing over the centerfield wall, the past innings of disrespect were forgotten. This unusual war, which consisted of battles won and lost by each side, had now ended. And the day was a success. The Mets won on a double steal; one of the strategies that doesn’t exist these days, along with the all-important brother

bonding.

Finally, there was a lesson learned about courtesy.

My overreaction to what I thought was blatant inconsideration caused the silent turf war between two strangers.

A war that had no reason to exist, especially during America’s passtime and in the toughest of proving grounds—The Mean Seats of New York.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Port Washington) announced that legislation she sponsored to extend a 50 percent subsidy in connection with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to September 2024 was signed into law. Without passage of this timely extension, the 50 percent subsidy would have expired in October 2021.

“Pollution in waterways is a problem Long Island communities have battled for years,” Assemblywoman Sillitti said. “From ensuring access to clean drinking water to investing in aging water infrastructure, I’m committed to protecting our families and our communities for generations to come.”

The CWSRF was established in 1989 to provide financial assistance to recipients, generally municipalities, to construct and upgrade eligible water pollution control projects.

The interest rate subsidy level was originally set at one-third, but was increased to 50 percent in 1992.

The increase helped to incentivize municipalities to undertake clean water projects.

“We are grateful to Assemblywoman Sillitti for

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quality of water on Long Island for years to come,” Patty Katz of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District said.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (center) attended the grand opening ceremony for Luxe Refashioned Boutique, a new business located on Old Country Road in Westbury.

Also attending were Brianna Gerbino of Valley Stream, Lucrezia DiRico of Commack, Anamaria Grabovenko, Lia Grabovenko, Ana-Maria-Hurtado-Quinn of Freeport and Taylor of Garden City. (Town of Hempstead)

Wantagh Board Of Education Reorganizes For 2021-22 School Year The Wantagh School District Board of Education reorganized for the 2021-2022 school year, during the recent annual in-person reorganization meeting. Anthony Greco was sworn in for an additional threeyear term by district clerk Elaine McGuigan. In addition, the board nominated and elected Greco as president of the board and trustee Laura Reich as vice president.

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A Broadway Celebration At The Regency The Anchor Select Group put on an impromptu concert at The Regency’s overflowing lobby and residents and staff loved every minute of it.

“I could have sat there all day listening to them sing,” resident Elena Curella shared.

The trio included a pianist, a narrator/ singer and a featured female lead singer.

They shared Broadway facts about Lerner and Lowe, Sondheim and Bernstein in between show tunes. The troupe even brought popcorn and drinks for all to share.

“I love Broadway and Frank Sinatra The Anchor Select Group sang music,” resident Lois Gallop said. “They did showtunes for The Regency resia great job.” dents. Photo courtesy The Regency —Submitted by The Regency At Glen Cove At Glen Cove

Representatives from the Levittown Community Action Coalition (LCAC) virtually joined thousands of substance use and misuse prevention specialists and community coalition advocates for CADCA’s recent (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s) 20th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute.

LCAC is a Drug Free Communities grant recipient, which enabled it to send four students to CADCA this year.

Youth coalition members participated in sessions that encouraged them to think critically about their roles as leaders in social change.

Youth participants left the course with substance use and misuse

Farmingdale Village Courtroom Named For Late Justice The Village of Farmingdale board of trustees and Mayor Ralph Ekstrand (third from left) recently dedicated the Farmingdale Village Courtroom in honor of The Honorable Salvatore J. Nicosia. Beginning in 1979, Nicosia served as deputy village attorney, becoming village attorney in 1988. He was first elected village justice in 1994, serving until his untimely passing in January 2021.

Nicosia was also a traffic court judge for Nassau County and was an active member of the Rotary Club. It’s an honor Ekstrand felt was fitting. “We take great pleasure in dedicating the village courtroom in honor of Judge Nicosia,” he said. “His integrity, fairness and kindness will always be remembered by the Farmingdale community.” (Photo courtesy of Marketing Masters NY)

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prevention tools including a Logic Model, Community Assessment, Interventions and an Action Plan.

Sofia Ferreiro, a student at Division Avenue and Vice President of LCAC’s youth coalition, Levittown Y.O.U.T.H. (Young Organizers United to Help), was selected to present during the youth session’s closing ceremonies.

This year’s CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute was originally scheduled to be held in Chicago. Due to continuing safety precautions for the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was alternatively provided as an online training experience, centered around the theme of “Every Day CADCA Trains: Community Coalition Leaders.” More than 100 sessions were offered over five days of training for adults, youth and international prevention advocates featuring a plethora of topics.

LCAC has recently impacted the community by reducing underage drinking by 14 percent. They look forward to utilizing the skills they learned through CADCA’s Mid-Year Training Institute to further these initiatives and further our impact.

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Tour The Bay Area The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society will hold an historic walking tour of Manhasset Bay. Also on Sunday, Aug. 8. Meet at the Town Dock’s red tugboat in Port Washington at 11 a.m. If weather is inclement, check the website that morning at www.cowneck.org.

Yoga in the Garden Enjoy a 60-minute, all levels yoga and meditation class in the Cloister Garden from 8 to 9 a.m. General admission: $20. Located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. Visit www. landingfields.org to register.

Butterflies and Insects Hosted by the Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. From 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Explore The Planting Fields Arboretum offers a onehour class on Aug. 7.

the preserve’s fields and gardens environments in search of a variety of insects, butterflies and more. Included with museum admission, $5 adults, $3 children, free for members.

Group size is limited so please call to reserve your spot. Call 516-571-8010 or visit www.garviespointmuseum. com.

Vino Vibes Presented at the Landmark at Main Street parking lot, 232 Main St., Port Washington. An amazing house band and featured artist Joel Young, highlighted on “The Best of March (2021): NPR Staff Picks.” Bring your lawn chairs.

Tickets are $30 reserved, $25 general admission. Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call 516-767-1384.

Come across butterflies at the Garvies Point Museum & Preserve on Aug. 7. at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Family friendly and safe for children of all ages. Hours are Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets start at $25 for one day general admission. Find out more at www.eternalcon.com.

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Drive-In Concert Hosted by the Town of North Hempstead at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington. At 6 p.m., Street Fighter (Rolling Stones tribute band) will ........................... perform. Cars will be admitted startSATURDAY/SUNDAY, ing one hour prior to the show for the drive-in concerts. Events are free, AUG. 7-8 but the town encourages attendees to Eternal Con bring non-perishable/canned foods Eternal Con, The Long to each concert as part of its donation Island Comic Con, drive. Attendees must remain in their celebrates its eighth year vehicles. Restroom facilities will be offering a fun and educational available. For more information, call experience for visitors of all ages 516-869-6311.

MONDAY, AUG. 9 Magro Foundation Car Show The Michael Magro Foundation will host its car show at the Sears parking lot, 195 North Broadway, Hicksville, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. All cars welcome—Donation per car is $20.

Admission is $5 per person, with kids free. Raffles, food trucks and more.

For more information call Larry Ruisi at 516-660-9006 or Tom Galati at 646-264-8246. Learn more at www. michaelmagrofoundation.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11 Bird Walk Hosted by the North Shore Audubon Society from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Boat Basin West End, Jones Beach State Park. Register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com.

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POLICE REPORT Man Arrested For Assault In New Cassel

involving a motorcycle that occurred on July 23 at 11:49 p.m. in Bethpage.

According to detectives, Angelo Leto, a 56-year-old male from Bellmore, was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson, traveling southbound on the Seaford/ Oyster Bay Expressway (Route 135), just beyond the Hempstead Turnpike overpass when he struck a yellow barrier barrel in the lane. The victim then lost control of his motorcycle and proceeded to strike another yellow barrier barrel and a barrier truck. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by medical personal shortly after arrival.

All involved parties remained at the scene. The motorcycle was brake and safety checked. The investigation is ongoing.

The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Cassel man on July 22 at 4:57 p.m. in New Cassel.

Third Precinct officers responded to a call for a person with a weapon at the Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, located at Urban Avenue and Broadway. Officers were given a description of the subject and were able to locate him still in the park. As officers approached the subject he began to flee on foot. After a short pursuit the officers were able to reach the subject and attempted to place him in custody. The defendant, 18-year-old Jarbar Henfield, began to actively resist. During the struggle, an officer sustained an injury to his head.

Officers recovered a box cutter in the defendant’s possession. The officer and Police Investigate the defendant were both transported Farmingdale Burglary to an area hospital for treatment.

The Eighth Squad reports the details Henfield has been charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest of a burglary that occurred between and fourth-degree criminal possession July 24 and July 25 in Farmingdale.

According to detectives, an of a weapon. He was arraigned when unknown subject or subjects with medically practical. unknown description did illegally Police Investigate Fatal Car enter a commercial business, located Accident In Bethpage at 345 Eastern Pkwy. between 1 p.m.

The Homicide Squad reports the on July 24 and 3:10 p.m. on July 25. details of a fatal vehicular accident An employee reporting to work at

All American Recycling, discovered that the building had been ransacked and vandalized, sustaining extensive damage. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.

Amityville Man Arrested In East Garden City For Robbery Third Squad detectives report the arrest of an Amityville man for an incident that occurred on July 25 at 8:15 a.m. in East Garden City.

According to detectives, police responded to XSport Fitness, located at 630 Old Country Rd. for a male subject who selected a pink sweatshirt from a retail rack and placed it on before passing all points of purchase, while making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. During the investigation, the male subject returned back to the location wearing the stolen merchandise. Officers attempted to place him under arrest, but he refused to comply with verbal commands and resisted arrest. After a brief struggle, he was placed into custody and transported for arrest processing without further incident. During the struggle,

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an officer sustained an injury resulting in substantial pain and extreme swelling to his right elbow causing a hematoma.

Dwight Clermont, 25, has been Dwight Clermont charged with seccourtesy of ond-degree assault, (Photo NCPD) petit larceny and resisting arrest. He was arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead.

Police Investigate Serious Accident In East Meadow The Homicide Squad reports the details of a serious accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on July 27 at 10:35 p.m. in East Meadow.

According to detectives, a female, 57, was operating a 2017 Honda eastbound in the vicinity of 2430 Hempstead Tpke. and struck a female pedestrian. The female pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. The driver remained at scene. The vehicle went through a brake and safety check.

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Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren. Beloved great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment followed at Long Island National Cemetery.

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Reunited with in heaven with her beloved husband Albert. Loving mother of Josephine Colucci. Cherished cat mother of Gus. Proud grandmother of Diane Colucci and John Luke Colucci.

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Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Lorraine Tempia, lifelong Farmingdale resident, passed away suddenly on July 4, at the age of 51.

Beloved daughter of Lorraine (Meyer) and the late George. Devoted mother of Charles Suppa. Cherished niece of Regina Mirabelli and Clarice Meyer Santos. Also survived by cousins Tina, Tara, Carissa and John. Immediate Past President of Knights of Columbus Council 2204 Columbiettes. Longtime member and current recording secretary of the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. A funeral mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church.

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Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Nick J. Fromigia, 60, of Farmingdale, passed away on July 10.

Reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Maria. Loving father of Juliann and Isabella. A funeral mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

of the Hempstead Harbor Club. John is survived by his beloved wife, Bee, sons John, George, Thomas and Robert and their spouses, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

MANHASSET Connie Simon of Southport, NC died on July 22 at age 94. Connie was born in Manhasset, to John and Josephine Idol. Long time resident of Glen Cove, retired from North Shore School District. Connie was preceded in death by son, Timothy Frances Methven, 77, lifelong resident of Farmingdale, passed away Simon, sister Helen Simon. She is on July 14. Beloved wife of 54 years to survived by son, Jim Simon, his wife Robert “Bob.” Loving mother of Brian Gail Tingley Simon of Southport, NC, granddaughters Erin Simon, husband (Andrea), Lisa Turturro (Michael), Jeremy Pippenger, Colleen Shelley, Robert and Karen Lederer (Michael). husband Ryan, great-grandson River Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Shelley. Services will be private and Sean, Jenna, Nate, Keira, Michael internment will be at Nassau Knolls and Nicholas. Devoted sister of Betty Noveck and Marie Dittmier. A funeral Cemetery, Port Washington, close to mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. her son, parents and many relatives.

Interment followed at St. Charles OYSTER BAY Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Gerard R. O’Grady, died on Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. July 24, at age 78, of Oyster Bay. GLEN COVE Beloved husband of Monica. Loving John Franklin Wilson, 94, long-time father of Matthew (Tara) and Kevin resident of Glen Cove, passed away on (Amanda). Cherished grandfather July 19. John was born in Delhi, NY. of Nora, Patrick and Cole. Dear After serving in the U.S. Navy, he atbrother of Mary Jane Hayes and tended Cornell University, then was an Barbara Gaudette. Devoted uncle of engineer at Sperry/Unisys for 40 years. Christopher, Tim, Paul, Julia, Nicole, John married Annis Thompson, known Arianna, Erin and Grace Kelly. Also as Bee, in 1955 and moved to Glen survived by many loving relatives and Cove where they lived for more than 60 friends. Funeral mass was held at St. years. They were long-time members Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay.

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SANDS POINT (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on June 29, 2021, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Sands Point, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Liz Gaynor Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTI ON OF THE VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE

29, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to construct road improvements, at the estimated maximum cost of $3,000,000.

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

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $3,000,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Sands Point, Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications: Continued Cases: 1. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439.

2. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for a variances of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: Chapter 176 Article III Section 176-13A(2), to violate the required side yard sky planes by approximately 17’-4” on the South Elevation; 10’-5” and 6’-2.5” on the North Elevation on the property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439.

3. Application of 5 Cedar Knoll LLC for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to remove approximately 2,850 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 7 Cedar Knoll Drive in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 439.

The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the 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.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 8-4-2021-1T-#226139-PORT

Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications: Continued case: 1. **Application of Michael & Dhropatie Ertel for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 11 Woodland Drive in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 109, Lot 13 2. Application of Michael & Dhropatie Ertel for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to place approximately 350 cubic yards, to move approximately 1,025 cubic yards and to remove 2,385 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwellLEGAL NOTICE ing on property owned by PUBLIC HEARING them located at 11 WoodBOARD OF APPEALS land Drive in a Residence INC. VILLAGE OF B District and known on SANDS POINT the Nassau County Land PLEASE TAKE NOTICE & Tax Map as Section 4, THAT the Board of Appeals Block 109, Lot 13 of the Incorporated Village 3. Application of Michael of Sands Point will convene continued on page 51 to hold a public hearing on

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 50 & Dhropatie Ertel for a variance of the Code of the Village of Sands Point Chapter 176 Article IV Section 176-27A(1), to violate the required front yard sky plane by 3’-0”, on property owned by them located at 11 Woodland Drive in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 109, Lot 13 New Case: 1. **Application of Luckenbach Developers LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 25 Luckenbach Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 56 2. Application of Luckenbach Developers LLC a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to remove 1,200 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 25 Luckenbach Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 56 3. Application of Luckenbach Developers LLC for variances of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: (1) Chapter 176 Article III Section 176-13A(2), for a side yard setbacks of 30’0” and 37’-7”, where 40’ is the maximum required; and (2) to violate the required side yard sky plane by approximately 15’-0” and 18’-0”, on property owned by them located at 25 Luckenbach Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 56 4. Application of AE & LY Realty LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 1324A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 24 Hicks Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 651 5. Application of AE & LY Realty LLC a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to remove 1,200 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 24 Hicks Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau

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County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 651 6. **Application of Jayme Harjes for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 1324A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by her located at 171 Middle Neck Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 231 7. Application of Jayme Harjes a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move approximately 1,300 cubic yards of fill and remove approximately 1,670 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by her located at 171 Middle Neck Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 231 The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the 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.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 8-4-2021-1T-#226140-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATE & LOCATION CHANGE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point for August 2021 has been changed from Tuesday, August 21, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York to Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. at The Village Club Mansion, 1 Thayer Lane, Sands Point, New York.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PETER A. FORMAN, MAYOR LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 8-4-2021-1T-#226141-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will hold a Public

Hearing on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. in the evening at The Village Club Mansion, 1 Thayer Lane, Sands Point, NY to consider the adoption of the following: 1) Introduction of a Local Law to Consider Amendments of Various Provisions of Chapter 132 of the Village Code Relating to Site Plan Review, Chapter 145 of the Village Code relating to the Subdivision of Land, and Chapter 176 of the Village Code relating to Zoning, relative to the procedures for the subdivision of land, the approval of site plan applications, the jurisdiction of the Planning Board and Board of Appeals in consideration of applications for subdivision and site plan review, and relative to the various zoning requirements and regulations.

2) Introduction of A Local Law Prohibiting Marijuana Sales 3) Installation of Monopole at 2 Governors Lane and Small Cell Towers throughout Village PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said time and place of Public Hearing all interested persons who wish to be heard will be heard. A copy of the proposed local law is available to the public at the Village Office during business hours, Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PETER A. FORMAN, MAYOR LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 8-4-2021-1T-#226143-PORT LEGAL NOTCE NOTICE TO BIDDERS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT THE VILLAGE CLUB OF SANDS POINT 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 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at which time bids duly delivered and submitted will be considered for: CUSTOM AWNINGS FOR CLUB GRILLE, PRO SHOP AND FRONT AREAS LOCATED AT THE VILLAGE CLUB OF SANDS POINT All bidders must obtain a set of the Bid Documents, which may be obtained beginning Wednesday, August 4, 2021 by emailing the Village Clerk, Elizabeth Gaynor, CMC RMC, at liz@sandspoint.org.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

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Information concerning the bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Gaynor at 516883-3044 or via the email address listed above.

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

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The week is filled with urgent potential. There are things to build, hobbies to take up, skills to learn... not to mention trips to take and services to contribute. Organizing it all is a challenge, though one that falls dead center of your strengths. You prioritize like a titan. Everything important will be savored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While irrational cheerfulness is unattractive to you, using optimism as a pragmatic strategy will be the most effective route to a fulfilling week. Your energy level is higher because you raise the ceiling on it with your winning attitude. So much more is possible because you choose to believe it is.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have something important to impart this week.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week, maybe it’s too much to ask yourself to be fearless, as in -- one who has no fear. But you’ll certainly find it’s within your realm to literally fear less, as in -- face one small fear and, in doing so, possibly overcome it, enlarging your circle of possibility and capability.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Ultimately you want to offer patient compassion to the world, but you can’t give what you don’t have. Do something nice for yourself. If you deserve it, great. If not, even better. It will give you the chance to practice acceptance, compassion and big-heartedness where it you most need it now -- turned inward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Expectations will often go unstated or be indirectly alluded to, and yet, you’ll pick up on it all. While it may not be appropriate or timely to hash out exact agreements, privately make note of what’s being exchanged. Awareness lends an advantage. It’s powerful to be conscious of the unconscious behaviors of others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When people weigh in with their opinion, it is only human to feel bolstered or deflated by the score. However, your own view is the one to consider. Be tough-minded about this. Allow no one -- not your biggest fan, not your worst detractor -- to interfere with what you’re creating.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re creative and you want to make something different of your life than you’ve seen others do. This drive sets you apart from the crowd. Can you get comfortable with it? It doesn’t mean you can’t be close to people -- it just means you have to figure out the connections. Does it help to know you’re an inspiration?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The ego would have us believe that we deserve the good that comes to us, but often, forces like synchronicity, felicity and angelic favor are as impersonal as gravity. That’s the way it is this week. You’ll figure out what to do, how to do it, and then you’ll get to work. Luck is of no help. This is just cause and effect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your creative life is accomplished with proactive moves. Don’t allow yourself to act reflexively because reaction isn’t nearly as inspired as action. You get ahead of this when you make a plan and become involved with it, thus occupying yourself in such a way as to be impervious to unimportant distractions.

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eight Doesn’t Measure Heart (HDMH) is New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s personal mantra, which powers his efforts on and off the field and serves as the guiding philosophy for his own nonprofit organization, the HDMH Foundation.

The foundation seeks to set a positive example for all children to rise above circumstance and pursue their dreams. They believe that if someone puts their mind to it, nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams and that’s the story that children need to hear now more than ever.

The foundation hosted its first baseball and softball clinic at John Maccarone City Stadium in Glen Cove on July 22. The clinic had over 200 baseball and softball players in attendance.

Stroman brought fellow Mets players Taijuan Walker and Dominic Smith to participate in the instruction. Also in attendance was the Mets assistant hitting coach Kevin Howard, who instructed players in the brand new batting cages at City Stadium.

City of Glen Cove Youth Services and Recreation Director Spiro Tsirkas, along with, Glen Cove Baseball and Softball Association’s president Kim Kessel and vice president Pete Cappiello, were on hand with dozens of volunteer coaches from the community to assist with various stations: fielding, pitching,

Glen Cove baseball players Dean Gallagher, Michael Zangari, Thanasi Averopoulos, Alexander Karousos and Patrick Banyon attended HDMH Foundation’s first baseball clinic at City Stadium Photo courtesy City of Glen Cove hitting, and base running.

“City Stadium is a gem to Glen Cove,” City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke said, “Marcus Stroman and his HDMH Foundation utilizing our fields really showcased some of what Glen Cove has to offer.”

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City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke and New York Mets pitcher and HDHM founder, Marcus Stroman, enjoyed the clinic on July 22.

General Grabs Gold In Portugal MacArthur High School incoming senior Giavanna Stematelo recently won gold while representing Team USA in Portugal at the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup, an international lacrosse tournament held in Lisbon, Portugal, for clubs, teams and universities from all over the world.

Stematelo, goaltender for Levittown’s MacArthur girls lacrosse team, represented the U.S.A. through her participation in the Student Athlete World USA. According to her MacArthur’s girls varsity head coach and Salk Middle School Dean, Daniel Agovino, Stematelo was also awarded “Player of the Game” in the finals by making a game-winning save which led her team to a 9-8 victory over Spain. Stematelo will be entering her senior year at MacArthur after earning All-County Honorable Mention honors as a junior.

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MacArthur High School incoming senior Giavanna Stematelo won gold while representing Team USA in Portugal at the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup in late June.

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