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Neighbors in the News: Restaurant received new tenant grant (See page 4) Calendar: Library to host a defensive driving course on Jan. 20 (See page 10) North Hempstead: Town postpones decision on parking fee schedule (See page 14)

The Vincent Smith School recounts its rich history in Port Washington (See page 3)

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Vincent Smith School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

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n early January, the Vincent Smith School in Port Washington celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

Vincent Smith School, located at 332 Port Washington Blvd., is a co-ed independent special education school for children in grades first through twelfth. The school specializes in students with attention or learning differences such as dyslexia, auditory and language processing disorders, anxiety, school avoidance or AD/HD. To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Vincent Smith School, the school hosted an event for students, alums, faculty and the community to commemorate 100 years of schooling and learn about the history of the Vincent Smith School. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte presented citations from the town and NYS Senator Jack Martins presented a citation from the senate to congratulate the school.

In addition, Mayor of Flower Hill Randall Rosenbaum and Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society members Chris Bain and Robert Lager joined the celebration.

For the anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Jan 9, the gymnasium and auditorium of the original school building was decorated with old and new photos and memorabilia from the years the school has been in operation.

Head of Schools John Baldi welcomed everyone to the school and led the attendees in singing “Happy Birthday” to the school, complete with a cake and candles.

“It’s been a hundred years since the school

The original Vincent Smith School building. (Photo from the Vincent Smith School gallery | vincentsmithschool.org)

opened its doors. It’s hard to imagine what life was like back then. But for those of you who know, it seems to stick that this is a very special place,” said Baldi. “Our students have changed, but one thing has never changed: our passion for teaching and the fact that our students continue to receive an amazing education.”

Teachers Nathanial Litchman and Sara Kreskowski were joined by students Yeraldy Hernandez and Ray-Anthony Rose to give a presentation on the school’s long history.

“In September 1923, Sir Gilbert and Lady Eliott, and Miss Adelaide Vincent Smith, with the help of Miss Nellora Reeder and Mrs. Barbara Templin, founded the K-7th grade Harbor School at 59 Bayview Ave. in Port Washington,” said Mr. Litchman. “Sir Gilbert Eliott financed the school with the purpose of guaranteeing a private school education for his children until they returned to England.”

In 1924, Sir Eliott suggested changing the school’s name because there was already a public school in Port named Harbor School.

The name was changed to the Vincent Smith School in honor of Miss Smith, the principal and co-founder. The school moved to a new home at 25 Main St. for the 1924-25 school year, then in 1927, Sir and Lady Eliott purchased part of the Lapham Estate at 322

Memorabilia, photos and testimonials to celebrate 100 years. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

Current students and staff photos decorating the gymnasium to celebrate 100 years. (Photo by Julie Prisco) Port Washington Blvd. and built the original yellow two-story building, which still stands today and houses the Lower School.

“After its inception, the Vincent Smith School catered almost exclusively to the children of the affluent from Long Island’s North Shore,” said Mr. Litchman. “The first class of the school included the children of Christopher Morley, LeRoy Grumman, William A. Shea, Harry F. Guggenheim, the Loukenbachs and many others.”

The school received a provisional charter, granted on June 11, 1931 by the New York State Board of Regents. When Sir Eliott died in 1926, his son, Gilbert Eliott, continued to support the school financially. But when the stock market crashed in 1929, the Eliotts withdrew their financial support and returned to Scotland. The 1930s and ‘40s were tough years for the Vincent Smith School, and the teachers and parents made sacrifices to help keep the school running.

In 1951, the NYS Board of Regents granted the school an absolute charter. In 1952, the gymnasium was added to the lower school.

Over the years, the school’s reputation grew and its success required acquiring a new building, which now houses the middle school.

“In the summer of 1970, dwindling

Historical photo of students performing science experiments at Vincent Smith. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

resources and rising inflation threatened to end the school’s existence, but determined and strongly committed parents raised funding to save the school,” said Ms. Kreskowski.

“In 1974, this enthusiasm resulted in the decision to construct a new building to accommodate the growing need for an expansion to the school to include tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade.”

The first high school senior class graduated in 1974. The NYS Board of Regents accredited the school in 1980 and thhe school expanded again in 1988.

In 1989, the Vincent Smith School received accreditation from the NYS Association of Independent Schools, and that accreditation was renewed in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

The Vincent Smith School website states, “As a New York State Board of Regents registered school, the school emphasizes academic success while simultaneously providing differentiated instruction, college or vocational prep, and social-emotional support, along with on-site speech, reading, and occupational therapies.”

While discussing the lengthy and rich history of the Vincent Smith School, Head of Schools Baldi shared, “The other day, a student asked me about this celebration, and he said, ‘Does this mean that we’re part of the school’s history?’ And I answered, ‘In a hundred years, they can be here remembering us.”

For 100 years, the Vincent Smith School has been dedicated to providing a successful and personalized academic education in a supportive environment for students.

In anticipation of the 100th anniversary, the school formed a 100 Club, where students researched information about each decade the school has been in operation and learned a bit about what life was like for the students who walked the same halls they do now.

The club presented their research on the most popular songs, movies, toys, and even the price of a dozen eggs for each decade from the 1920s up to the 2020s.

Throughout the speeches and presentations, a slideshow was presented with a variety of historical photos of the school’s buildings, students and sports. The black and white photos of the past transformed into recent photos of students conducting hands-on experiments, creating beautiful art and more.

“We have amazing faculty, staff, parents, and most importantly, our students,” said Baldi. “It’s amazing for us to be a part of the Vincent Smith School’s history.”

To learn more about the Vincent Smith School, visit vincentsmithschool.org

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Sworn In As Democratic Minority Leader, Seventh Term As Nassau County Legislator Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) was sworn in as the new Minority Leader of the Legislature’s Democratic caucus during inaugural ceremonies held on Friday, Jan. 5. In taking the oath of office, she also embarked upon her seventh term as a Nassau County Legislator. The 11th District she represents includes Sands Point, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Glen Head, Glenwood, Sea Cliff and Glen Cove.

With her family, friends and supporters looking on, Minority Leader DeRiggiWhitton was sworn in by former Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as Minority Leader of the Nassau County Legislature and truly humbled by the trust that my colleagues have placed in me to lead this caucus,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I have tremendous

Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton is sworn in by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams on Friday, Jan. 5. DeRiggi-Whitton’s husband, Richard Valicenti, holds the family Bible. confidence that our caucus is well equipped to address the biggest issues facing our County, and I am looking forward to working in a bipartisan manner with Presiding Officer Howard Kopel to meet the needs of Nassau residents.”

—Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton and the members of the Minority Caucus. From the left: Legislators Scott M. Davis; Siela A. Bynoe and Arnold W. Drucker; Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton; former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams; Legislators Debra Mulé, Carrié Solages, and Seth I. Koslow. (Photos by Peter M. Budraitis)

Port Jewish Center’s Book And Bake Sale Fundraiser

Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton and her family on Friday, Jan. 5.

On Sunday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Port Jewish Center is hosting a Book and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support the Port Jewish Center.

There will be a huge collection of new and used books for adults and kids accompanied by tasty treats.

The Port Jewish Center

is accepting donations of gently used books, CDs and records in January.

The Port Jewish Center is located at 20 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington. For more information, call 516-944-7202 or visit portjewishcenter.org —Information provided by the Port Jewish Center

Dokebi Kitchen Receives New Tenant Bonus Grant In the final months of 2023, the Port Washington BID issued grants to several businesses. Dokebi Kitchen is one such business. They were recognized with a new business bonus grant. Dokebi Kitchen features Korean style fried chicken, bubble tea and bento box options. An easy walk across the street from the LIRR station, Dokebi Kitchen provides an easy, take-home option for commuters.

Owner Winnie Lee says, “We envisioned Dokebi to be an integral part of Port Washington community by serving food made with the freshest ingredients and become a staple for lunch and dinner, where customers could expect flavorful Korean fried chicken, authentic Korean dishes with excellent customer service. We are conveniently located by the LIRR for the added convenience for commuters.”

Port Washington BID board member and business owner Manny Galanis says, “As a

Port resident and fellow business owner, I am pleased to see Ms. Lee and her team build a business in Port and commend her for bringing a new dining experience to the Port restaurant scene. The BID board members and I are pleased to recognize new businesses like Dokebi with our grant program and wish them great success.”

Dokebi Kitchen is located at 16 Haven Ave., near the LIRR station. To learn more or place an online order, visit https://www. dokebikitchen.com/.

Eligible businesses, both new and established within the defined business district, can apply for grants for funding to assist with costs of improvements to the facade and/or signage at the place of business.

Guidelines and applications, along with additional resources for business owners, can be found on the Port Washington B.I.D. website under the Business Resource heading. Inquiries can also be directed

Members of the Port Washington BID board recognize Dokebi Kitchen owners with a New Tenant Bonus Grant. From the left: Port Washington BID Executive Director Holly Byrne, owners Vincent and Winnie Lee, Councilmember and BID Board member Mariann Dalimonte.

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to the Port Washington B.I.D. Office at 516-883-8890.

About the Port Washington Business Improvement District: The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) is committed to improving the economic and business

health of the Port Washington commercial area through marketing, promotions, physical improvements and enhanced municipal services for all those who live, work and visit our community.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Business Improvement District

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CancerCare Of Port Washington Presents “Red Stocking Revue” Casting Call

ancerCare of Port Washington’s Red Stocking Revue has been delighting audiences on Long Island for over 45 years! This lighthearted variety show features a singing and dancing volunteer cast and raises funds for CancerCare, the leading national organization providing financial assistance, counseling, support groups, and more for those with cancer, their caregivers, and the bereaved. The Red Stocking Revue showcases some incredibly talented local singers, actors and dancers who entertain with a variety of musical and comedic numbers and raises tens of thousands of dollars for CancerCare every year!. A team of dedicated volunteers write song parodies and comedic skits (commercial stage ads) for local business sponsors, which are performed as part of the show for a unique way to showcase our community supporters.

This year’s theme is “Island Hopping with Red Stocking”, a celebration of tropical beats and beachy tunes that will leave you dreaming of sandy shores and swaying palm trees long after the final curtain falls.

We are looking for singers, dancers, actors and anyone who wants to have a good time and help raise funds for CancerCare! This

Previous Red Stocking Revue performance. (Photo from CancerCare of Port Washington website | cancercare.org) production is all about giving back! Your participation supports our local community and contributes to a worthy cause.

“Meet the Director” auditions will be held on Sunday, January 21 at 7:00pm (6:00pm for children) at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd in Port Washington, led by our director Sue Bendernagel Lopez. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, there’s

a role for everyone! All (ages 8 and up) are welcome to attend and join our vibrant cast!

If singing or dancing isn’t your forte, please consider contributing behind the scenes – working backstage, designing sets, assisting with costumes, or selling journal ad space. We guarantee a great time with a lot of wonderful people! Find out more at Meet The Director on Jan. 21. Singers, please come prepared with a song.

Show dates are as follows: Red Stocking Revue 2024- Friday-Saturday April 12, April 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Landmark on Main Street.

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Friends Of The Port Washington Library Presents Program On Battling Book Bans

he Friends of the Port Washington Public Library (FOL) presents a special program: “An Insider’s View of the Legal Battle Against Book Banning,” Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom.

The program features Michael Bamberger and FOL Board Member Rebecca Hughes Parker, both attorneys at global law firm Dentons. They are on the legal team seeking to overturn the Arkansas law that allows criminal charges against librarians and booksellers. They will discuss the status of that case and other state laws around the country that are resulting in book bans and legal threats to libraries.

Michael Bamberger, Senior Counsel at Dentons, is one of the nation’s leading First

Amendment lawyers, having appeared before the Supreme Court and nine federal courts of appeal. He also is general counsel to the Book Industry Study Group.

Rebecca Hughes Parker, a Port resident, is an attorney in Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, with a focus on media, First Amendment and data privacy/ cybersecurity law. Before entering the legal profession, she was an award-winning news producer.

Please note: This event was rescheduled from November. If you had previously registered for this event, please register again for the new date at pwpl.org/events. For information on the FOL email fol@pwpl.org.

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Keiserman for State Senate website | News, Keiserman said, “I am running portunity and excellence. Her passion for To learn more about Keiserman and her kimkeiserman.com) because I think Long Islanders have had community drives her political organizing, campaign, visit kimkeiserman.com enough of the politics of fear and misinformation and are looking for a positive vision for the future that reflects our shared aspirations and ensures a fair, welcoming, and more affordable Long Island for all. In addition to standing up for reproductive rights and sensible gun laws, I will pursue policies that promote vibrant Main Streets and protect our waterfront environment. “ Keiserman and her family have lived in Port Washington for 23 years. Her educational background includes a BA and M.Ed. from the College of William and Mary.

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Sandwiched In—What’s Old Becomes New 12:00 p.m. (Port Washington Library, Lapham Meeting Room) Join William Van Dorp for a visual presentation including a brief history of 19th- and 20th-century passenger vessels on the Great Lakes, a sampling of the variety of cruise ships on the Great Lakes just completing the 2023 season, their various itineraries, and some surprising amenities on these vessels. Sponsored by the Nautical Advisory Council. Visit pwpl.org to register

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Afternoon on Broadway: A Celebration of Cole Porter 3:00 p.m. (Port Washington Library, Lapham Meeting Room) Join award-winning stage and film director Stephen Nachamie as he celebrates the life and music of the legendary Cole Porter. Visit pwpl.org to register.

Adventures in Classic Readings 6:30 p.m. (Port Washington Library, Defensive Driving Course Mezzanine Meeting Room) The reading for 9:30 a.m. (Port Washington Library, January and February will be The Weight Hagedorn Meeting Room) Priority will of Ink by Rachel Kadish. All registrants will be given to Port Washington cardholders. receive a complimentary copy of the book The instructor will collect payment of $33 provided by the Friends of the Library’s Ruth via cash during class. Register at pwpl.org D. Bogen Memorial Fund (while supplies last). Available for pick up at the Information SUNDAY, JAN. 21 Desk.

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Godzilla turns 70 in 2024

in Japanese, comes from a portmanteau of the Japanese words for “gorilla” and “whale”.

Originally imagined as an octopus monster, the film makers aolsen@antonmediagroup.com settled on a dinosaur creature. he Godzilla film For those who don’t know, he franchise is recognized lives as a remnant species on by the Guinness Book Odo island, a remote fictional of World Records as island off Japan, until he is the longest running in history, disturbed by underwater nuclear with its most recent iteration bomb testing and is exposed to being Godzilla Minus One, radiation. This causes him to which at the time of this writing grow, gain special powers, and is still in theaters. It invented an become very angry. entire method of special effects, I remember my first Godzilla inspired generations of fans, and movie vividly. I am sad to say, it brought Japanese pop culture was not Godzilla (1954), which to America. Throughout its long was released in Japan 70 years history, the creature itself has ago this year. It was Godzilla been the hero, the villain, and vs. Mothra. TBS used to run even the avatar of nature against Kaiju films frequently for their humanity. weekend matinees; I have read Gojira, the monster’s name that a Godzilla movie ran every

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week somewhere in the United States from 1960 to the mid1990s. I have strong memories of Mothra’s vibrant wings, the twin interpreters, and Godzilla’s blank-eyed stare. It was my first introduction to a foreign film. I remain a steadfast Mothra fan, but as I’ve grown older I have gained an appreciation for all that Godzilla did for cinema and pop-culture in general.

My brother Josh, who is my own personal Godzilla expert, has a completely different origin story for his fandom. He acknowledged Godzilla as a ubiquitous presence in our time growing up in the 1980s

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Movie poster for the 1954 Japanese film Godzilla.

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70 YEARS from page 1A and ‘90s, with the TBS matinées and the Marvel comic series. But he cites a specific encounter at the corner store with our dad as his catalyst. There was a tiny VHS rental section at this the most masterful store and one of the videos for of all the dinosaur movies rent was Godzilla Vs. Megalon. because it made you “I saw that there and asked him (our dad) if I could rent it. believe it was And I think specifically because really happening. it was Dad, he said yes. I think —Steven Spielberg, it was a Saturday where dad and I Director were hanging out, and I’m pretty sure he watched it with me. I feel like he did.

So that was the first one that I watched, Haruo_Nakajima taking a Godzilla vs Megalon, which to this day is break from the suit during still my favorite,” Josh told me in a phone shooting of Godzilla Raids interview.

Again (1955) Godzilla (1954) pioneered the “suitmation” technique, where an actor would wear a handcrafted monster suit in a meticulous miniature set, with shots of live actors added in post-production. Haruo Nakajima, who portrayed Godzilla from 1954 to 1972, said the materials used to make the 1954 suit (rubber, plastic, cotton, and latex) were hard to find after World War II. The first suit, weighing more than 220 lb, consisted of a body cavity made of thin wires and bamboo wrapped in chicken wire for support and covered in fabric and cushions, which were then coated in latex. It was held together by small hooks on the back, though subsequent Godzilla suits incorporated a zipper. Prior to 1984, most Godzilla suits were made from scratch, thus resulting in slight design changes in each film appearance.

These special effects details helped my brother and I connect with our Dad. He isn’t as big a fan, but something he does love is special effects. We often talked about stop motion, makeup, miniatures, and camera techniques.

My immediate family members aren’t the only ones who were enamored with the innovations Godzilla brought to film.

The localized version of the original film, released in the United States as Still from the trailer for Mothra.

Godzilla: King of Monsters!, came out in 1956 starring the actor Raymond Burr.

Steven Spielberg cited Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956), as an inspiration for Jurassic Park (1993). During that film’s production, Spielberg described Godzilla as “the most masterful of all the dinosaur movies because it made you believe it was really happening.” The movie has also been noted as an inspiration for Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese. There is a metal band from France called Gojira, the Japanese name for Godzilla, and our own Blue Oyster Cult has an iconic song titled “Godzilla.”

Godzilla became, in a strange way, Eiji Tsuburaya (in front of a the gateway drug for Americans to begin Godzilla costume) with his finding Japanese cultural imports acceptspecial effects crew on the able. The movie was released in the United set of Godzilla (1954) States within a decade of the end of World War II, with both Pearl Harbor and the atomic bombs still fresh in minds on both sides. Astroboy and Speed Racer and the birth of Anime were still a decade away.

The localized version of the film, made more palatable for American audiences, allowed them to begin to see the Japanese as other people and not just a faceless enemy. This has progressed to a point where we have an American studio adapting the character for a whole new generation of fans.

Godzilla (1954) is one of the few Godzilla movies that takes itself absolutely seriously. It was partially conceived in response to the Lucky Dragon 5 incident, where a boat full of Japanese fishermen were exposed to radiation from the American “Castle Bravo” nuclear test off Bikini Atoll. It was always a metaphor for nuclear weapons. Producer Tomoyuki Tanaka has stated, “The theme of the film, from the beginning, was the terror of the bomb. Mankind had created the bomb, and now nature was going to take revenge on mankind.” Because of what the people of Japan had gone through, they both feared and sympathized with Godzilla. Yes, it was a rage-filled monster destroying what they had just begun to rebuild, but it was also a victim of this force humanity had unleashed without fully understanding it. He is the avatar of nature wronged by man.

In that way, Godzilla’s most enduring legacy may be its mutability. The character can be a hero, as in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, where he protects the earth from the titular extraterrestrial three-headed dragon kaiju. He can be a villain, as he often is in the early days, taking revenge on Japan for being made radioactive and for being disturbed from his resting place. He can be nature itself, wreaking havoc in the name of bringing balance back to the ecosystem, as we saw in the Legendary films and others.

In the course of discussing our shared history with this character, my brother had this to say about Godzilla’s ever-changing persona: “I think that’s one of the most endearing and enduring things about the character is that it keeps being reinvented and fading away and coming back, which gives it a kind of longevity… American studios are making Godzilla movies. You see people like Hideki Anno make his own Godzilla because he loved it when he was a kid.

And then these new films come out and influence kids who are young now. And when they get older, they’re going to talk about how they discovered Godzilla…

People are viewing this character and interpreting it in their own ways. And it becomes a part of their own cultural fabric. And then the next generation makes it their own. So Godzilla, in that way, it’s kind of a modern myth. It’s a worldwide myth that originated from Japan, and we don’t really see a lot of those.”

My oldest son is now also a true Godzilla fan. He got his start watching these films on visits to my brother’s apartment. Long live the king.

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their leadership potential, practice their creativity, build lifelong friendships and help make the world a better place,” said Bynum.

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A Trip To The Supermarket Makes Me Angry I consider myself a pretty calm and reserved person. It takes a lot to get me angry and I think that has helped me to be a very stable individual. But I have come across some news that could make any citizen angry. It deals with a company named Carrefour.

Carrefour is one of the largest grocery chains in Europe. It has enormous buying power, which makes it a threat to any company that sells its grocery products. According to The Wall Street Journal, Carrefour, which does business in 30 countries, has told PepsiCo the owner of such products as Pepsi, Lays, Quaker Oats, Lipton Tea and Doritos, that it will no longer sell their products because of “unacceptable price increases.”

During the worldwide COVID pandemic, many large companies took advantage of

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homebound consumers and raised their prices dramatically.

Some blamed it on supply chain issues and others came up with their own excuses. The net result of the large consumer prices was that hundreds, if not thousands, of companies

reported obscene income, which made their stock prices explode upward.

The COVID disaster is long gone, but that has not stopped many of the major companies from continuing to raise their prices, out of nothing but pure greed. If they didn’t raise the price of your favorite product, some found a way to increase profits by reducing the package size.

As a typical example of price inflation, France reported that as of March, 2023, food price inflation hit 16 percent. Overall, during this past year food prices in that country went up 7.1 percent over 12 months. Happily for U.S. consumers, inflation has been going down dramatically, but that has not stopped many companies from continuing to raise prices to appease stockholders.

You don’t have to be a specialist to take a trip to the nearby supermarket and go aisle by aisle, looking at some of your favorite products. You will find, as I did, that the box of my favorite cereal is two ounces lighter, but the same price. My favorite candy bar shrank in size, but costs the same.

I am not advocating a nationwide consumer revolt because that is above my pay grade, but maybe the next time you go shopping and you have the same experience I did, ask for the manager and tell that person how upset you are with the costs of your favorite products.

That kind of feedback might motivate some manufacturer to start thinking about price reductions. If you say nothing then you are giving up the fight at a time when a fight is required.

The Other “R” Word For January 2024 Since January 2017, I’ve been sharing a listing of New Year’s Resolutions I intend to keep over the next 12 months.

Studies have shown that by the time pitchers and catchers report to Spring training in mid-February, most people have failed miserably in their quest to keep their resolutions. As promised in previous years, I’m not eating healthier or losing weight; I’m happily spending my children’s inheritance; I’m procrastinating more, and I have not eaten any man-made concoctions pretending to be meat.

That said, resolutions are for people who have responsibilities in life and need to stay on the straight and narrow. I am proud to announce that this moniker no longer applies to me.

You see, I no longer have any responsibilities. I’m no longer required to go to bed early on a Tuesday night or get up early in the morning. Our children are grown and standing on their own two feet without our assistance. For me, January 2024 represents a different “R” word other than resolutions.

I’ve Retired.

After more than 50 years, beginning with odd jobs and culminating with a career as a Healthcare IT Professional for

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Northwell, I’ve decided to hang up my spikes and call it a career.

It all started when I needed my own money the summer I turned 15. My father suggested I see if they needed any help in the pizza parlor (that’s what we called it back then) down the block from our home in Massapequa.

It was owned by an elderly couple that reminded me of my grandparents. I was nervous, not at the thought that my prospective employer would say “no,” but that they might say “yes.”

The first question he asked was, “Are you sure you will show up when you are supposed to?” I thought it an odd question, but it proved to be a tenant for the rest of my life. It was all about personal responsibility. You

agree to something, and you stick with it.

We agreed to a few days a week that summer for a dollar an hour.

I learned the fine art of floor sweeping, counter wiping, and washing pots and pans. They wouldn’t let me near the oven, but I could have all the Italian ices I wanted.

Most of all, I learned the value of earning (and spending) my own money. They paid me cash, and I worked hard for those 20 or so dollars each week. Who knew anything about taxes or W2s back then?

Unlike retiring athletes, regular people haven’t made a fortune plying our trade. We depend on Social Security and pensions or 401K plans to get us through the next 25 or so years.

Now that I’m turning 67, my reflection in the mirror confirms my future is now.

So, instead of resolutions, how about a few proclamations for 2024?

• I’m going to smoke more cigars. I know it’s a disgusting habit, and I would never do it in my house, but there are no rules outside or in a local cigar lounge.

• No more alarm clocks. If I’m retired, so is my alarm clock.

Other than to ensure I wake up

early to go fishing or catch a plane, fuggedaboutit.

• I’ll help with the laundry by wearing the same clothes the next day if possible. Of course, I’ll always have fresh underwear; that goes without saying.

But there is no reason I can’t wear the same pair of jeans or a shirt two days in a row. I’m not digging ditches or putting up sheetrock. I’m typing on a laptop or driving in my car to get lunch.

• My days of reaching for the check when out with my friends who have already retired are over. Now that we are all on a fixed income, get ready for separate bills, gents.

Retirement means I’ll have more time to hang out with my wife, write this column, work on my next book, or do just about anything I want. My life no longer has any rules, and I no longer have a boss to tell me what to do.

Wait, what’s this? A list of chores from my wife? Straighten out the basement? Fold a load of laundry? Vacuum the living room? Oh, no - it’s the dreaded “Honey-Do” list! Wait, I’m retired! I’m retired!! I don’t have to…

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NYC Transit Subway Rail Car Derailments And Disruptions Will Continue It was disappointing to read about the latest NYC Transit Subway Car derailment.

Periodic derailments, signal problems, vandalism, third rail, flooding, crime and other issues continue to plague the system.

All result in significant disruption of day to day service that over 4 million daily NYC Transit subway riders count on. This latest incident took place on the Manhattan upper west side NYC Transit #1 local subway line.

This route runs from the South Ferry, Manhattan station to the Bronx Van Cortland Park 242nd Street station. It appeared to have been based upon an out of service subway train being vandalized. It was found that several emergency cords had been pulled by a rider. NYC Transit employees were able to reset all but one. This resulted in the train not being easily able to be moved from the station. Pulling the emergency cord continues to be an every day occurance. This results in service disruptions and periodic removal of trains from passenger service. There

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is also periodic soiling of trains by passengers, vandalism of car windows, doors and excessive graffiti both inside and outside of trains. These also contribute to removal of trains from passenger service.

There are solutions to these problems. It requires the MTA & NYC Transit to allocate billions in additional funding and making proactive investments a priority over other multi-billion dollar capital expansion projects.

Installation of cameras inside

and outside of all 6400 subway cars would help. This would assist both the motorman and conductor in monitoring activity both on the tracks and within the train. Video recordings would be invaluable in assisting the MTA police to more easily identify the culprits who pulled emergency cords, soiled subway seats or floors, vandalized both subway car doors and windows.

The annual loss of several hundred million to fare evaders must also be dealt with. How many fare evaders also commit these crimes?

MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and NYC Transit President Richard Davey must lobby Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Steward Cousins, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Council for stronger legal penalties for those committing these acts. Cashless bail must end. Serving real jail time combined with several hundred hours of community service to clean and scrub

damaged subway cars is a must.

All five NYC District Attorneys must be instructed to enforce these new laws.

Successful implementation of Communication Based Train Control (CBCT) has improved both safety and reliability for the Flushing #7 line. It runs from Main Street Flushing Queens to Manhattan Hudson Yards and also the Canarsie L line that runs from Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn to Manhattan crossing the 14th Street corridor from 1st to 8th Avenue Introduction and complete installation for Communication Based Train Control must be a priority for funding in the upcoming MTA 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan. The same holds true for bringing all signal systems, interlockings and third rail power for all 26 NYC Transit subway lines up to a state of good repair. Too many are decades old and sometimes beyond their useful life Riders can’t afford to wait for completion of the next MTA 2025 - 2044 Twenty Year and the following

2045 -2064 Twenty Year Capital Plan before all of this is accomplished. These investments will collectively reduce the number of derailments, providing riders with a more safe and reliable system. There should be far fewer derailments and delays in service.

Any system expansion projects such at the $7.7 Billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, $3.1 billion Metro North Bronx East Penn Station Access, $8 Billion Penn Station Upgrade or $5.5 Billion Brooklyn to Queens Light Rail Connector must be placed on hold. It is a higher priority to allocate any of these funds to provide safe, daily reliable service to the 5.5 billion pre COVID-19 subway riders. These other four projects collectively benefit far fewer riders.

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special Christmas came early for two dogs, a US Army veteran and soldier. Long Island based Paws of War recently hosted a special event in NYC with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw. DeGraw and Paws of War reunited a soldier with her dog that she befriended while serving in the Middle East and gave a service dog to a LI veteran from Glen Cove.

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw joined Paws of War for a special “Heroes Home for the Holidays” event. Paws of War and DeGraw welcomed home U.S. Army First Lieutenant Alyse Schnurr and reunited her with her dog Kucik, who befriended her when she was stationed in the Middle East. Paws of War rescued Kucik and brought the dog to the United States for the emotional reunion.

DeGraw also presented U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Brustien from Glen Cove

with a service dog, Sadie, courtesy of Paws of War. Brustien has faced many challenges since his years in the service and Sadie will play an important role in helping him enjoy life.

DeGraw performed original songs and Christmas carols from his recently released Christmas album A Classic Christmas.

The event took place at The Wilson in Manhattan where Paws of War supporters, veterans, first responders and active military service members enjoyed an evening with DeGraw.

Rescuing animals from overseas and placing service dogs with our heroes is a costly expense. Paws of War needs support to complete its important mission of providing support to veterans and first responders. To donate, please visit https:// pawsofwar.org/donate.

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Paws of War and singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw gifted U.S. Army Staff Sargeant Matthew Brustien with a new service dog at the organization’s Heroes Home for the Holidays event.

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Governor Hochul Announces New Initiatives To Fight Crime, Improve Public Safety Governor Kathy Hochul announced several initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe as a part of her 2024 State of the State address. As New Yorkers remain seriously concerned about crime and public safety, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a joint operation of law enforcement agencies to crack down on retail theft to support small businesses and provide peace of mind to customers. State investments will also support the successful prosecution of domestic violence perpetrators and keep guns out of the hands of offenders. Governor Hochul is also directing the Department of Health’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention to implement a comprehensive set of strategies aimed at preventing gun violence.

Building on the Governor’s continued efforts to combat hate crimes, Governor Hochul will propose legislation to expand the list of offenses eligible for prosecution as hate crimes.

“If government can’t keep New Yorkers safe, nothing else matters,” Governor Hochul said. “In the past year, we’ve reduced gun violence and brought shootings down by more than a third statewide.

Our success in bringing down gun violence proves that targeted strategies work — and changing trends is possible.”

Since taking office, Governor Hochul has continued to prioritize initiatives and

investments to make New York safer. In 2023, shootings were down substantially from their pandemic peak, both in New York City, down roughly 38 percent from 2021, and down roughly 35 percent in jurisdictions around the state. New York City has now returned to 2016 levels of shootings and other jurisdictions have returned to 2017 levels.

Governor Hochul is proposing a

comprehensive plan to tackle property crime, provide relief to small businesses, and bring peace of mind to New Yorkers while they shop. Across the state, property crime has risen exponentially since the pandemic. From January to June 2023, larceny in New York City was up 12 percent over the same period in 2022 and up 58 percent compared to the first six months of 2017. In the rest of the state,

although 2 percent down from 2017, larceny has risen 3 percent year over year, trending upward. As a result, business owners and retail workers are facing increased stress and financial strain, and New Yorkers are concerned and frustrated running simple errands at a local pharmacy, grocery story or retail shop.

—From the office of Governor Kathy Hochul

No Kid Hungry New York Applauds Commitments To Fighting Child Hunger Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed in her State of the State that New York has opted-in and will prioritize funding for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), a new federal program that could provide approximately $200 million in food aid to as many as 2 million vulnerable children across the state. The Governor also announced a commitment to screen more families for WIC, a federal nutrition program designed specifically to help pregnant women and new moms afford essentials like formula, milk and fresh

produce. The following is a statement from No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella: “Hunger is on the rise in New York, and we applaud Governor Hochul for taking action to keep children healthy and nourished. Locking in Summer EBT represents a historic opportunity to dramatically reduce hunger for kids across New York by helping their families afford groceries when schools close for summer break. We are also pleased the State is taking steps to expand access to WIC, a critical resource

for the health and development of our youngest New Yorkers, as well as other key programs that support families facing hunger and poverty across the state.”

As rising inflation has driven up grocery prices, families are struggling more than ever to afford essential staples. No Kid Hungry’s 2023 poll showed 2 in 5 New York families experiencing a symptom of food insecurity, and nearly 3 in 4 New Yorkers reported it harder to afford groceries last year than in 2022.

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Catholic Schools Week 2024 Open House Directory The following is a listing of Catholic elementary schools across Long Island St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org

St. Joseph School Garden City www.st-josephschool.com

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net

St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org

Holy Family School Hicksville www.hfsli.org

Notre Dame School New Hyde Park www.ndsnet.org

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com

St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org

Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org Trinity Regional School East Northport www.trinityregional.org Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park www.olvfp.org St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org

Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach www.lbcrs.org Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne www.ollmalverne.org St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset www.stmary11030.org Our Lady of Grace Montessori Manhasset www.olgmanhasset.com

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org St. John Paul II Regional School Riverhead www.sjp2regional.org St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre www.stagnes-school.org

St. William the Abbot School Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org St. Edward the Confessor School Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org St. Martin De Porres Marianist School Uniondale www.stmartinmarianist.org Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org

Sts. Philip and James School St. James www.sspjschool.net

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org

St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org

Note: Some schools will conduct private tours for families and/or small groups. These will be done by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on each school’s website.

Visit www.licatholicelementaryschools.org to see more details about all school open houses and tour instructions.

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The Benefits Of Catholic School

By Amanda Maroney

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he decorum of a Catholic school student can be seen with bare eyes.

As I complete my last year of Catholic high school, I have discovered the many benefits that Catholic school has provided to me thus far in life. Whether it be the mannerisms that I have obtained, or the plethora of knowledge on various topics, Catholic school has built me to be the person I am today.

It was in kindergarten that I first began my journey into Catholic school at Notre Dame School [in New Hyde Park]. From first learning the “Our Father” prayer, to ending my years at Notre Dame studying scripture in the Bible, my knowledge expanded greatly before entering high school.

At Kellenberg Memorial High School, I have a better understanding of the content being taught, and now I have such a great interpretation of my faith. Having the roots of Catholicism developed at such a young age no longer makes attending mass a series of motions. I have come to understand what is occurring, and how Jesus becomes present in my life weekly.

Catholic school has not only helped me grow in my faith life, but it has also molded me into a well-rounded, responsible, and respectful woman. I have found confidence in myself, through public speaking and

Amanda Maroney leadership roles that I was given. It has taught me that the classroom is not the only place you learn. It is through the readings you do at mass, the solos you have in chorus, or the position of being class president that shape you to become wiser, not solely “book smart.”

In addition, the simple acts of respect become expectations when attending Catholic school. The sense of regard towards adults from the younger generation is quickly diminishing, due to the lack of discipline. At Catholic school, it is taught

how to be polite and homage towards all people around you, no matter the age. A simple “Mr.” or “Mrs.” before a name, or an extra second to hold the door, are small lessons that will last a lifetime for me.

These are small lessons that are now big differences in this generation.

I would not be writing this if I truly did not believe that being in Catholic school has changed my life. Catholic school does not necessarily mean that I am smarter than everyone else, or that I will be more successful than others. It does however mean that I have adapted a lifestyle that will positively impact me and this world in the future. A lifestyle of respect, mannerism, and etiquette has become something I will continue to pursue, with thanks to Catholic school.

Amanda Maroney is a senior at Kellenberg Memorial High School, and attended grammar school at Notre Dame R.C. school. She has always been a student athlete, beginning in grammar school being involved in CYO swimming, volleyball, basketball, and travel soccer. Currently, she is a member of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of the varsity volleyball team, and captain of the varsity diving team. Amanda is also a religious education teacher at St.Anne’s Parish for the past two years, teaching both third and first grade.

Outside of school, she plays travel and

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beach volleyball, she is a lifeguard and a swim coach, and she babysits. She loves traveling, and has a goal of visiting as many countries as possible during her life. Although she is unsure of her career, she would like to pursue something that provides an opportunity to write, possibly in communications, law, or journalism. Her parents, Cristina and Matthew Maroney, are the two people whom she gives the utmost credit for her success and support in all of her achievements. She is very family-oriented, as she was raised living next to her best friend, her grandmother, in New Hyde Park. Her brother, John Patrick Maroney, is her role model, as he is a Division 1 swimmer at Iona University, a high-achieving student, and a volunteer firefighter.

Lastly, she could not fail to mention her mini goldendoodle, Buddy, that she loves with all of her heart.

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Creative Strategies For Affording A Catholic School Education

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Fundraising Initiatives

Sibling Discounts and

Tuition Assistance Programs

Utilize Employer

Get involved in the school’s fundraising Referral Programs nvesting in a Catholic school education for efforts. Many Catholic schools organize events, Some Catholic schools offer sibling disyour children can be a rewarding decision, such as galas, auctions, and community counts for families with multiple children but it often comes with financial consider- outreach programs, to raise funds. Parents can attending the same institution. Additionally, ations. While the costs associated with private contribute by volunteering their time, skills, or inquire about referral programs that may resources to these initiatives. Additionally, they provide incentives for current families who education may seem daunting, there are creative strategies and resources that parents can explore creative fundraising ideas within refer new students. These programs can be a can explore to make this valuable investment their own networks, such as hosting themed win-win, benefiting both the school and the events or online crowdfunding campaigns. more manageable. referring families.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

or deductions that may apply to private school tuition. In some regions, families may be eligible for tax benefits based on education-related expenses. Consult with a tax professional to understand the specific options available in your area.

Some Catholic dioceses or archdioceses Online Learning Resources Benefits administer tuition assistance programs to Many Catholic schools offer scholarships Check with your employer to see if they offer Consider supplementing your child’s and financial aid programs to assist families in support families seeking a Catholic education. any educational assistance programs. Some education with online courses or resources.

These programs may be funded by local need. Investigate the available options at the companies provide tuition reimbursement or While this may not replace the entire Catholic schools you are considering. These programs parishes, charitable foundations, or communi- assistance for employees’ children attending school experience, it can help reduce costs ty organizations. Inquire about the availability private schools. Understanding and taking ad- associated with certain subjects or extracuroften take into account both academic of such programs and the eligibility criteria for vantage of these employer-sponsored benefits ricular activities. achievements and financial circumstances. assistance.

Don’t hesitate to inquire about application Affording a Catholic school education for can significantly ease the financial burden. processes and deadlines. your children requires creativity, resourceEducational Savings Accounts Flexible Payment Plans fulness, and strategic planning. By exploring (ESAs) Work-Study Programs Many Catholic schools offer flexible payscholarships, financial aid, work-study Investigate the possibility of setting up Some Catholic schools provide work-study ment plans that allow families to spread out programs, fundraising initiatives, and other Educational Savings Accounts, which allow opportunities for students or parents. This tuition payments over the course of the school available resources, parents can make this parents to save money for qualified education year. This can make budgeting more mancould involve volunteering at the school, significant investment in their children’s edassisting with administrative tasks, or contrib- expenses, including private school tuition. ageable and alleviate the immediate financial ucation more feasible. The commitment to uting to maintenance and landscaping efforts. Contributions to these accounts may have tax strain associated with a lump-sum payment. providing a values-based education can be advantages, providing a financial incentive These programs not only help offset tuition realized through a combination of financial Educational Tax Credits for families to plan ahead for their children’s costs but also foster a sense of community strategies and community engagement.

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Vincent Albrecht Named Principal

he Diocese of Rockville Centre Department of Education (www. drvcschools.org) has announced that Vincent Albrecht has been named principal of Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School in West Islip (stjohnthebaptistdhs. net).

“Along with the entire Saint John the Baptist High School family, the Diocese of Rockville Centre expresses its sincere gratitude to Biagio Arpino for his years of dedicated service as principal and for his many years of service to the administrative team within the Department of Education,” said the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre.

“The Diocese joins the students, families, faculty and staff of Saint John the Baptist in welcoming and prayerfully supporting Mr. Albrecht. His leadership as principal of Saint Edward’s has been marked by innovation and a deep commitment to the well-being of his students and their families. He is a true role model for educators and a beloved figure in the Saint Edward’s community. We look forward to Mr. Albrecht bringing his love for Jesus Christ, an evangelizing missionary Catholic spirit and his extensive professional experience to Saint John the Baptist to help build upon its tradition of excellence.”

Albrecht currently serves as principal

Vincent Albrecht (DRVC) of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School, Syosset. Albrecht will complete the 2023-2024 academic year at Saint Edward’s and begin his new role with Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School in August, following the retirement of Biagio M. Arpino, current principal.

“I am very excited about guiding Saint John’s into the next chapter of its storied

history,” said Albrecht. “I firmly believe in the transformative power of a Catholic education, one that nurtures not only academic excellence but also faith, service, and a strong moral compass. I am excited to work with the talented faculty and staff, the dedicated parents, and most importantly, the wonderful students of this community to build upon that rich legacy of excellence.”

Under Albrecht’s leadership, Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School has achieved remarkable success, being named Best Catholic School on Long Island four times (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023) and the best private school in Syosset in 2022. His dedication to innovation in technology education earned him the prestigious 2023 NASTECH NASTAR Award. He also serves as the Confirmation director for the Parish of Saint Edward the Confessor, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his faith and the community.

Albrecht, a man deeply devoted to his faith, family, and the education of young minds, has served for 12 years as the principal of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him recognition as Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best Principal on Long Island in 2017, 2018, and 2023.

Before joining the Saint Edward’s family, Albrecht served as an assistant principal in the East Meadow School District during the 2011-2012 school year. His passion for education led him to serve as principal of Holy Family School in Hicksville from September 2007 until July 2011. Before that, he served as assistant principal of Holy Angels Regional Catholic School, Patchogue.

Albrecht’s dedication to education extends beyond his administrative roles.

He has a rich teaching background, having taught 9th and 10th-grade theology and Global Studies at Holy Cross High School, Flushing; Middle School Religion and Social Studies at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, South Ozone Park, and fifth grade at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy, Astoria.

Albrecht’s commitment to faith and community is evident in his ten years as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Church of Saint Aidan, Williston Park, and his three years in the same role at the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, Astoria.

Albrecht possesses an M.S. in School Administration and Supervision from Capella University, Minneapolis, and a B.A. in History from Queens College, CUNY. —The Diocese of Rockville Centre

Chaminade High School Announces New Varsity Football Head Coach Chaminade High School recently announced the appointment of Thomas Claro (Class of 1992) as head coach of its varsity football team.

Claro has spent the last several seasons as offensive line coach at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains.

Prior to his tenure at Stepinac, he coached at Fordham University as the tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach.

Claro brings a wealth of high school and college coaching experience. He served as the offensive coordinator/ offensive line coach at Xavier High School in Manhattan from 2001-2003 and as the offensive line coach at Chaminade from 1997-2001.

A 1996 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Claro was named a First Team Associated Press I-AA AllAmerican as a senior in 1995. He also was a First Team AllNew England selection as a senior and was a three-time First Team All-Patriot League lineman (1993, 1994, and 1995). Following graduation, Claro was a member of three NFL teams (Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals) and played for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe. A 2003 Brooklyn Law School graduate, Claro practices law in New York.

“We are excited to start the next chapter of Chaminade football,” said Athletic Director John Honerkamp (Class of 1993). “I am looking forward to working with Coach Claro and the rest of the team. Go Flyers!”

—Chaminade High School

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Welcome home to the tradition and nostalgia of your Catholic Values Education!

We invite you to visit our school so that we can feature our outstanding academic programs, religious education and service opportunities.

Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House Sunday, January 28th, 10 am Mass Open House and Refreshments, 11 am to 12:30 pm

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Report: Morning Star Initiative Improves LI Schools

ignificant progress has been made in the renewal and transformation of Catholic elementary school education on Long Island. This is the finding from a new impact report by the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Morning Star Initiative (MSI). The impact report cites progress made against the Morning Star Initiative’s four success pillars: academic excellence, robustly Catholic culture, safe and supportive communities and fiscally sustainable schools.

“Since the Morning Star Initiative was launched in early 2020, we have strengthened the academic rigor of our schools and stabilized enrollment despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy,” said Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., chief revitalization officer, Morning Star Initiative.

With more than $3.5 million in funds raised by the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation for the Morning Star Initiative and then invested in Catholic education, the Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre have achieved significant academic improvements, safe in-person instruction, strong remote learning, strong marketing and recruitment efforts, innovative new academic programs and stabilization of nursery-8th grade enrollment.

In the area of strengthening the pillar that Catholic schools are here to stay, the Diocese of Rockville Centre Department of Education, along with the Morning Star Initiative constantly works to increase enrollment.

In the area of academic excellence, philanthropic support of the Morning Star Initiative has enabled the Diocese of Rockville Centre to enhance the academic rigor in its elementary schools by investing in technology, teachers and academic programs.

The Curriculum Associates i-Ready assessment system implemented in each school is a new state-of-the-art tool enabling educators to better understand how individual students are progressing throughout the school year. i-Ready offers teachers criterion-referenced and normative data to deliver impactful, equitable learning experiences in real time. More than 8,000 students have received personalized i-Ready math and reading instruction.

When receiving 30 minutes or more of personalized instruction per week, the median

student was eight percent above year-end expectations “typical growth” in math and 28 percent above year-end expectation in reading.

In the area of building a robustly Catholic culture, the Diocese has sharpened and enhanced its spiritual, intellectual, sacramental and liturgical capabilities.

In the area of providing safe and supportive communities. The Diocese was able to respond to unprecedented challenges by (Getty Images) providing a safe and supportive community that recognizes the dignity of every person Island. Visit www.morningstarinitiative. com for more information. and promotes human flourishing.

About Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation About the Morning Star Initiative The mission of Tomorrow’s Hope Approaching its third year of existence Foundation is to ensure the excellence as (January 2023), the Diocese of Rockville well as the continuance of Catholic schools Centre’s Morning Star Initiative is a bold plan of Catholic evangelization (living and on Long Island by increasing awareness sharing the Gospel) for the revitalization of and by providing scholarship and program funding for the needs of students and Catholic elementary education. In partschools. Visit www.tomorrowhopefoundanership with the Marianists and with the tion.org to donate. support of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, Visit www.drvc.org/wp-content/uploads/ the Morning Star Initiative aims to position Catholic education for a bright future, with MSI-impact-report.pdf to read the full impact report. a community of strong, expanding and —The Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre sustainable schools spread across Long

Why Do Parents Choose Catholic School For Their Children?

While everyone has their own reasons, a number of significant themes are identified when you speak to parents about why they selected a Catholic elementary school for their children:

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Catholic elementary school offers an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence.

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We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

We partner with parents in the education and faith formation of their children.

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We teach children respect of self and of others.

We instill in students the value of service to others.

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We effectively use technology to enhance education.

We emphasize moral development and self-discipline.

We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders.

We provide a balanced curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life.

We cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective.

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We set high standards for student achievement, which helps each student succeed.

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Virtually all of our students graduate to attend a prestigious Catholic high school and 99 percent go on to college.

—Diocese of Rockville Centre

St. Mary’s Teens Enjoy Manhattan Experience Fifteen students from St. Mary’s High School in the Manhattan Experience Club, their moderator Mrs. Lipani, and faculty member Mrs. Curran recently visited New York City to delight in the Christmas season. Their first stop was Bryant Park, where they enjoyed hot chocolate and snacks while browsing the many retail kiosks. Afterward, they visited Rockefeller Center to see the famous Christmas tree and the stunning Saks Fifth Avenue storefront windows. Lastly, they visited St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where they toured the church and lit candles in prayer. Everyone returned tired but in high spirits for Christmas. The Manhattan Experience Club is a new after-school program that meets to learn about iconic places, both new and old. They research and plan trips to visit landmarks and points of interest in New York City. They plan to embark on four trips this year and are off to a great start.

—St. Mary’s High School, Manhasset

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School Tours & Open Houses Happening During Catholic Schools Week in January 2024!

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St. William the Abbot

2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford, NY 11783 516-785-6784

Catholic School Seaford, NY

est. 1954

We are St. William's!

Mass Attendance and Daily Prayer

Living Environment and Algebra Regents

National Junior Honor Society and Student Council

Middle School Sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Bowling, Cheer, Flag Football, Softball, and Baseball

Extended Care Program to assist Working Parents (Grades N-8) Spanish Instruction Grades K-8 Middle School Latin Instruction Choir, Art, and Music

Art with STREAM Instruction in our state-of-the-art Makerspace Band Grades 1-8 Drama Club

After School Enrichment Clubs Grades K-8 Field Trips in support of Curriculum

Parent Involvement - Home School Association, School Board, Father’s Club

"Sending our daughter to St. William's is a decision my husband and I can feel good about every day. We know that from the moment we drop her off to the moment she comes back home, she is loved, safe, supported, and challenged. We have been welcomed with open arms into a community that shares our values. We know that sending our daughter to SWS will set her up for success – academically, socially, and spiritually- for the rest of her life. It’s the best gift we can give her." ~ The DeBardelaben Family

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Lung Association: High Levels of CancerCausing Radon Gas Detected in New York

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adon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 13.9 percent of homes in New York State. During January for National Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association in New York is urging everyone to help save lives by testing their home for radon and mitigating if high levels are detected.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground. Radon is odorless, tasteless and colorless, and can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings. Radon can be present at high levels inside homes, schools and other buildings. It is responsible

for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

Here in New York about 13.9 percent of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L, according to the Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report.

“Radon in homes is more common than you think. In fact, high levels of radioactive radon gas have been found in every state but most places in the country remain undertested, so this isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States,” said Trevor Summerfield, director of advocacy for the Lung Association.

“Testing for radon is the only way

to know if the air in your home is safe. The good news is that it is easy to test. Do-it-yourself test kits are simple to use and inexpensive.”

After high levels are detected, a radon professional should install a radon mitigation system, which is easy and relatively affordable.

A typical radon mitigation system consists of a vent pipe, fan and properly sealing cracks and other openings. This system collects radon gas from underneath the foundation and vents it to the outside. Contact your state radon program for a list of certified professionals in your state.

Some state health departments offer financial assistance or low interest loans for radon mitigation.

Visit www.Lung.org/radon to learn more about radon testing and mitigation.

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patio, allowing guests to ecape the heat to grab a drink from the wet bar or to use the bathroom without entering the main living areas. This home has two bathrooms. It is located in close proximity to everything that the city and Long Island have to offer, near highways, shopping, schools, the train station and all municipal amenities.

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.

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DEC Seeks Input On Proposal To Further Protect Freshwater Wetlands

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ew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to review and comment on the development of proposed regulations that would further protect freshwater wetlands statewide. DEC released the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to begin developing regulations to implement the new law that expands the number of wetlands regulated

by DEC to further protect water quality and wildlife habitat. Public comments on New York State’s ‘Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’ will guide development of new wetland regulations.

“Wetlands are critical environmental and economic resources that protect water quality, provide essential habitats, mitigate flooding, and promote the resilience of New York’s communities,” Commissioner Seggos said. “Through Governor Hochul’s leadership, this new law is greatly enhancing the state’s stringent freshwater wetland protections already in place, and I encourage New Yorkers to review this initial proposal and provide input to help DEC develop regulations that will modernize protections of wetlands and ensure the long-term health of these vital ecosystems.”

Freshwater wetlands are lands and submerged lands, commonly called marshes, swamps, sloughs, bogs, and flats, that support aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation. New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Act was enacted in 1975 to regulate activities near larger wetlands, greater than 12.4 acres, and smaller wetlands considered to be of unusual local importance.

Consistent with Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to protecting New York’s wetlands, the 2022-23 Budget included

significant improvements to the State’s wetlands protection program, safeguarding an estimated one million additional acres of unprotected wetland habitat and helping New York adapt to increased flooding and severe storms fueled by climate change.

Starting in January 2025, the scope of regulated smaller wetlands of “unusual importance” will be expanded to wetlands that meet one of 11 specific criteria in order to provide additional fish and wildlife habitat and to protect communities from flooding.

The ANPR seeks feedback on the potential criteria that will be used to classify these newly protected wetlands.

The purpose of this ANPR is to solicit stakeholder input through written comment so that DEC can refine potential changes to 6 NYCRR Part 664 as part of a future rulemaking. The ANPR is arranged into eight sections that correspond to specific areas where DEC is seeking feedback. In addition, the advanced notice contains a draft of the potential regulatory updates that DEC is considering. DEC staff are seeking answers to specific questions, as well as general comments and suggestions on the potential updates. Input on the ANPR will help develop a regulatory proposal that will go out for public review and comment later this year.

The ANPR can be viewed in the New York State Register or on the DEC website.

Comments can be submitted by Feb. 19, 2024 via email to WetlandRegulatoryComments@dec.ny.gov (subject: “ANPR Freshwater Wetlands Protection”) or sent to Bureau of Ecosystem Health, Freshwater Wetlands Unit, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4756.

—From the DEC newsletter

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Ultrarunner Treks From Montauk To Manhattan For Mental Health

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n January 6th, Christopher start training as an ultrarunner. As a Long LaMagna - Executive Chef at Babylon Islander himself, he also decided to use his Mercantile - conducted his third running skills to raise awareness around the annual Montauk to Manhattan: 130 Miles importance of mental health and give back for Mental Health ultrarun to a local organization that fundraiser to bring awareness provides lifesaving services to mental health and support to the community. the lifesaving services of Long LICC has been in operaIsland Crisis Center (LICC). tion as a confidential 24/7 LaMagna started his day at crisis intervention hotline the Montauk Lighthouse at service since 1971. They 4:00am, running all day and also provide the 988 Lifeline into the night ending in the services for this region since Strawberry Fields section of its inception in 2022. Their Central Park in Manhattan mission is to provide 24/7, at 2:19am early Sunday free, high quality, confidenmorning. He beat last year’s tial and non-judgmental Montauk to Manhattan time programs and services to by 10 minutes. support and empower Long LaMagna began running Islanders at critical times in in 2020 as a means of coping their lives. with the COVID pandemic, LaMagna was honored as well as some of his own as LICC’s Person of the Year Christopher LaMagna personal mental health strugin 2022 for his outstanding gles. He found running to be an effective efforts. This year’s fundraiser has brought in and cathartic way of getting through a tough over $6,000 to date. time, and ultimately made the decision to —Submitted by Long Island Crisis Center

Christopher LaMagna and his support team at the finish line. He beat last year’s time by ten minutes.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It comes in many forms, from water-cooler talk to major media -- groups of people talking about how bad things are. You’ll either avoid it or elevate the scene as you focus on more constructive things, such as solving a problem or engaging in the sort of lighthearted play that creates a sense of safety, normalcy and joy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your beliefs change because you’re constantly learning. But your values change very little. One of your main priorities is to put people first and prize relationships above many other things. You’ll change focus and update your point of view to help you get where you need to go to take care of your people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you were small, you noticed where the attention was flowing. You feared any competition that came along to threaten the help, love and support you needed. Now you have many resources to meet your needs. This week, you will sometimes revel in attention, but more often enjoy the benefit of not having it on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will feel like you’re in a contest. Showing off seems to be the norm in this game. Arrogance will be tolerated, and perhaps even extolled by some. You’ll take a different route, one of humility, and this will serve you in both the long and short term. “Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.” -- Confucius SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll honor the voice of your intuition and follow its urgings to do things such as talk to strangers, make a bid for opportunities or express yourself. These acts take courage, though the more you put yourself out there, the easier it gets, which is why eventually you never have to put on a brave face because you’re just genuinely brave.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because you’ve decided to make a change, the things that are already going on in your life will make a case for why they should stay. Even the bad habits will present their case, and their reasons for being might surprise you. Ultimately, it’s instinct that guides your judgment, which will be swift and final.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You go into the new year confident in the knowledge that you don’t have to have strong opinions to be a strong person.

Knowledgeable people will be open to your inquiry and respect what your curiosity brings to the equation. You’ll apply your skill for seeing things from different perspectives to good effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People observing the same phenomenon at the same place and time will have completely different stories of the event because experience happens in the mind, and our minds vary so much. This week features an investigation of sorts. Accept other people’s stories as being true for them, as untrue as they may be to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just as it is possible to know where you are and still feel lost, it is also possible to be utterly unsure of your position and yet feel found. You’re in the right place -- the place you belong. When you take the next step, that will also be the right place. Onward with confidence!

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have unpretentious views of yourself, and others tend to feel comfortable in your presence, though sometimes a little too comfortable.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll make people happy -- usually when you’re not trying. You can’t control the responses of others, but when you bring harmony to your own environment, the ease turns to joy, which leaks out and colors everything. Go ahead and focus on what you need and want, and you’ll naturally end up bringing good to all you touch.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your creative impulses and your intention to entertain and delight people have you opening the year with a strong project.

This starts with your purpose and will eventually achieve quite a few at once.

Keep your mind open and go at an easy pace. This will continue to evolve in the weeks and months ahead.

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When the declarer zigs, a defender should zag; when the declarer zags, a defender should zig. This principle is based on the concept that a declarer is always presumed to be doing things in his own best interest. It follows, therefore, that whatever is good for declarer must be bad for the defender, and vice versa.

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the queen of hearts against three notrump. Declarer wins with the king, plays the ten of diamonds and follows low from dummy. Let’s assume East also plays low but wins the next diamond with the queen.

East is now at the critical point of the play. If he returns a heart, South makes nine tricks, losing only two hearts and two diamonds.

But if East is truly inspired, he returns the king of spades instead!

The object of East’s unusual spade play is to kill dummy’s entry to the diamonds, which are on the verge of being established. East can see what declarer is trying to do, and he should attempt to counteract it. East zigs when declarer zags.

The king-of-spades play puts South out of commission. If he wins the king with the ace, he cannot make more than eight tricks.

And if South elects to duck the king of spades in an effort to retain his only entry to dummy, East has an answer. He reverts to hearts, forcing out South’s ace, and the defenders wind up scoring one spade, two hearts and two diamonds to set the contract one trick.

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Fine Art Fair At Hempstead House Brings Together Diverse Talents In A Celebration Of Art R ipple Creative, a creative agency specializing in cultural events and community development initiatives, and the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, a 216-acre park that was once a Guggenheim estate, are thrilled to announce a remarkable collaboration in the form of the first-ever Fine Art Fair at Hempstead House on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

This curated event will bring together 22 talented and independent fine artists from various mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia installations. This highly anticipated gathering promises a unique experience, showcasing myriad artistic expressions and celebrating the rich tapestry of creativity.

The art fair will spotlight the works of Alex Walsh, Alise Loebelsohn, Angela Classi, Anne Knife, Carolina Trinker, Dilia Kamensky, Heather Krumholz, Ilene Silberstein, Joan Stevens, Karla Panameno, Kate Mancini, Kathy Maher, Lillian Julien, Lisa Feiner, Marceil Kazickas, Matt Gabel, Melissa McElroy, Nina van Alphen, Sally Richardson, Sandy Ross, Sean Strafford, Stacey Creem and Syd Glasser.

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Hempstead House (Photo from the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy website)

itself and the embodiment of Gold Coast opulence. This iconic American estate was built for Howard Gould and completed for Daniel Guggenheim in 1912. The Tudorstyle castle served as a summer residence for the Guggenheim family where they hosted grand parties, performances and exhibitions by world-class artists, and gatherings of the powerful elite at the time.

“We are thrilled to partner with The Sands Point Preserve to bring this Fine Art Fair to life,” said Amanda Khalil, co-founder at Ripple Creative. “Our goal is to provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their work, foster connections within the

artistic community, and offer a memorable experience and opportunity to purchase fine art to enthusiasts.”

“We look forward to hosting Ripple Creative’s Fine Art Fair at Hempstead House, and to welcoming the community to this curated experience,” said Jeremiah Bosgang, executive director of Sands Point Preserve Conservancy. “As visitors take in the works of some of the region’s finest artists, they will also have the opportunity to spend time inside Hempstead House, the former home of Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, who in their day were big supporters of the arts.”

Event Details • Date: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 • Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

• Location: Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd. • Admission: $10/person entry to Art Fair at Hempstead House. Regular parking rates for the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy will apply.

Fine Art Fair Preview + Reception An exclusive Fine Art Fair Preview + Reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. This intimate gathering will include champagne, light bites, and

an opportunity to meet the artists. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at www.ripplecreativepw.com. A portion of the proceeds will donated to the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy. Space is limited.

About Ripple Creative Ripple Creative produces cultural events that support artists, creatives, small businesses, and local nonprofits, while raising money for community revitalization projects. To date, the founders of Ripple Creative have raised over $750,000 for non-profits and have produced more than 20 highly successful events. For more details, visit www.ripplecreativepw.com About The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy The Sands Point Preserve on the original Guggenheim Estate embodies the grandeur and elegance that defined the Gold Coast period of the early 20th century. The Conservancy provides year-round educational programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, film/TV location facilities and more. For more details, visit http www. sandspointpreserveconservancy.org —Submitted by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Manhasset Isle’s New Look Although I’ve been out of office since July 2020, my interest and deep concern for the well-being of our village has never diminished. After seeing the chaotic change in our village government, I am sorry that I left my position on our Manorhaven Board of Trustees back then for winters in Florida. After returning to Manorhaven in April 2023, I was appalled at the happenings at the May Board of Trustees meeting with all the dissension among the members of our local government. The B.O.T. meetings after May continued to be interrupted by comments from people in attendance without being recognized by the Mayor to properly address the Board in the manner followed by our residents for years. The topic of construction in our small village has led to much of the controversy at these meetings.

The two biggest contentious building projects during my tenure as Trustee, 22 Sagamore Hill Drive on Manhasset Isle and 59 Orchard Beach Blvd. are and should be continually monitored by all of our elected village officials and Superintendent of Buildings. The continuing saga of the on/ off construction at 59 Orchard Beach Blvd. still leaves a lot of questions in the minds of residents in that waterfront community.

During my tenure as trustee 2016-2020,

I along with then Trustee Popeleski and our entire Board voted in favor of the Stop Work Order issued by our Superintendent of Buildings because of questionable differences between the original and final building plans. It appeared that these issues would eventually be decided in a court of law. Assuming that this issue had been resolved, I asked Mayor Popeleski at our Board of Trustees meeting when he and the trustees had voted to once again allow construction and neither he nor the trustees were able to give me an answer which I imagine would be in the minutes from the meeting.

In July 2023, a new face with an inquiring mind, Jeff Stone, was appointed as the new Trustee after beating both of his incumbent opponents by over 100 votes.

Being a “brand new” Village trustee, Jeff began asking questions which began to create tension among the four other members on the Board. When I met Jeff at the May 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, he told me he was running for Trustee on a pledge to end chaos in our Village government as well as pushing for open government and transparency in our Village. This immediately brought me back to my running successfully for trustee in 2016 with the hope of improving the living

conditions and operation of our Village.

I recently learned that the existing buildings at Haven Marina, 20 Matinecock Avenue, had been demolished with plans for a new apartment complex by supposedly the same builder(s) from 22 Sagamore Hill Drive and 59 Orchard Beach Blvd. It is quite ironic that during the Moratorium on Building along the waterfront in the C-1 District, that then-Trustee Popeleski and I and our entire Board of Trustees assured the residents of Manhasset Isle that there would not be any construction along Matinecock Avenue. If the proposed builder at 20 Matinecock Avenue is planning to build under “B.O.L.D.”, then they should surely conduct proper soil and groundwater testing along this waterfront property that was a working marina for over 50 years with various

toxic chemicals being stored and used there during that time. Our village officials should rely on the expertise of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Nassau County Health Department for guidance as these agencies successfully conducted chemical hazard testing for 14 years at 5 Sagamore Hill Drive (Brownfield Cleanup Program).

I truly hope that Trustee Jeff Stone continues to ask questions and make inquiries into the daily operation of our Village as the future of our wonderful waterfront village deserves nothing less. The residents on Manhasset Isle and Orchard Beach Blvd. need to take a serious look at the residents running for office in June 2024 and help bring back a working, viable, caring village government.

—Ken Kraft, Former Trustee 2016-2020

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Supervisor Jennifer DeSena Announces Members Of Majority Transition Team

orth Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena announced the formation of a dedicated transition team that will help facilitate the smooth transition into the next chapter of North Hempstead Town government.

Comprising a diverse group of experienced professionals, this transition team is poised to help support Supervisor DeSena’s vision for the future of North Hempstead.

The team will serve in an advisory capacity as Supervisor DeSena focuses on ensuring a seamless transfer of responsibilities and fostering open communication, as the North Hempstead Town Board majority flips for the first time in over 30 years.

“I am excited to bring together some of the best and brightest from across our beautiful Town as I assemble this dynamic and skilled transition team,” Supervisor DeSena said. “This team reflects the diversity and strength of North Hempstead and with their

Through an inclusive approach, Supervisor DeSena and the majority will continue to build Town government that resonates with the aspirations and needs of North Hempstead’s diverse population.

Members of the transition team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from all walks of life, including government, business, and community advocacy. Members of the transition team include:

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena (Photo from the office of Supervisor Jennifer DeSena) help, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our community continues to thrive under the principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity.”

• New York State Senator Jack Martins, Co-Chair • East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz, Co-Chair • New Hyde Park Mayor Madhvi Nijjar • Nassau Suffolk Building & Construction Trades Council President Matt Aracich • Albertson Water District Commissioner Brian Hassan • Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment President Derek Chan

• UMJCA Sisterhood President Arezou Toulou • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America President Bert E. Brodsky • Council President of Luther Church of our Savior in Mineola, Karin Campbell • The Northwell Foundation’s Eric Blumencranz • Boy Scouts of America, Theodore Roosevelt Council President Steve Grosskopf • Senior Counsel at Norton, Rose, & Fulbright, Francisco Vazquez “The collective expertise of these individuals will be instrumental moving forward, as we work to address the challenges facing our great Town,” Supervisor DeSena said. “I look forward to working with the transition team in their advisory role as I continue to lay the foundation for a prosperous and inclusive future for North Hempstead.”

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Assessment Grievance Workshop Schedule The Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins is pleased to announce the 2024 schedule for Assessment Grievance Workshops.

During the month of January, the Nassau County Department of Assessment sends out a Notice of Tentative Assessment for your property. These values will be used to determine the 2025/2026 school

tax bills and the 2026 General tax bills.

If you disagree with this tentative assessment, you may file a grievance with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission. The grievance can be filed from Jan. 2, 2024, through March 1, 2024.

Join us at one of the following seminars, for a presentation on understanding your assessed value, and the procedure to

grieve. The Receiver of Taxes and members • Thursday Feb. 15, 2024, at the Hillside of her staff will be available to answer quesPublic Library (155 Lakeville Rd., tions after the presentation.

New Hyde Park N.Y. 11040) Phone: The following are the Workshop Dates 516-355-7850 and Locations: From 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

• Monday Feb. 5, 2024, at the Manhasset —Submitted by the Public Library (30 Onderdonk Ave., Town of North Hempstead Manhasset N.Y. 11030) Phone: 516-627-2300 From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Richard Nicolello Appointed North Hempstead Town Attorney North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena today announced that Richard Nicolello will be appointed as North Hempstead Town Attorney effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the expiration of his term as Nassau County Legislator.

As County Legislator for the 9th District (which is entirely situated within the Town of North Hempstead) since 1996, Rich Nicolello has consistently fought for the best interests of the residents of North Hempstead, something he will continue to do in his new post.

“I am so excited to bring Rich aboard my administration, and I know he will hit the ground running and continue his strong legacy as a dedicated advocate for the residents of the Town in this new role,” Supervisor DeSena said. “I’m confident that as Town Attorney, Rich Nicolello will work diligently in this role to help my administration fulfill my commitment to putting

our residents and taxpayers first. Bringing Rich aboard represents a unique opportunity to bring in someone who not only has an extensive background and sterling track record within municipal government, but also an individual who has extensive knowledge of the needs of our community through his decades of accomplished work as a Legislator.”

Rich Nicolello brings decades of municipal experience to his appointment as Town Attorney. Since 1996, Town Attorney Nicolello has served as an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, most recently serving as Presiding Officer, and further serving as the Chair of the Legislature’s Rules Committee and Vice Chair of the Budget Review Committee.

Beyond this, Nicolello has been a practicing attorney since 1986 and began his law career as a Deputy Town Attorney in the Town of North Hempstead. Most

recently he served as of counsel to the law firm of Congdon, Flaherty, O’Callaghan, Reid, Donlon, Travis & Fishlinger, where he led the firm’s insurance coverage group. In addition, Nicolello served as Counsel to the Board of Education of the New Hyde Park Garden City Park U.F.S.D. from 1987 -2009.

Nicolello is admitted to the New York State Bar, as well as the Federal District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts.

He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and Columbian Lawyers’ Association (the professional association of Italian-American attorneys.)

In addition to his decades of municipal experience and nearly 40 years as a practicing attorney, Rich Nicolello is a life-long resident of New Hyde Park, where he still resides with his wife Susan and their two children. Nicolello is also a dedicated community activist, and a member of the following community organizations: New

Hyde Park Kiwanis Club (Past President), Mineola Lions Club (1st Vice President and Past Secretary), Cellini Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Irish-Americans in Government (Associate Director), Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Notre Dame Parish, Shelter Rock District, Theodore Roosevelt Council, Boy Scouts of America (Memberat-Large), and Jewish Advisory Network for Security on Long Island (Honorary Policy Committee Member).

“Rich Nicolello has not only proven himself to be a public servant with unmatched dedication, but he has also consistently shown the ability to work across the aisle to build consensus,” Supervisor DeSena said.

“There is no doubt that as Town Attorney, Rich will help my administration move this Town forward, as we build a proud future for all residents.”

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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own of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte and the Port Washington Parking District are proud to announce that the Parking District will once again have extended hours on the first Saturday of each month and the first Wednesday of each month for the remainder of the year. This is in an effort to better serve residents who are seeking to obtain parking permits from the Parking District who may not be available

during working hours.

“Working together with the Port Washington Parking District, I am thrilled that we are once again offering these extended hours for our residents,” said Councilmember Dalimonte.

“The Parking District is a vital resource for the residents of Port Washington, and we must ensure that it is accessible to commuters and families in need of permits. I hope that residents take advantage of these extended hours

throughout the year.”

The Port Washington Parking District will be open on the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The dates include: 1. Feb. 3, 2024 2. March 2, 2024 3. April 6, 2024 4. May 4, 2024 5. June 1, 2024 6. July 6, 2024 7. Aug. 3, 2024 8. Sept. 7, 2024

9. Oct. 5, 2024 10. Nov. 2, 2024 11. Dec. 7, 2024 The Port Washington Parking District will be open on the first Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The dates include: 1. Feb. 7, 2024 2. March 6, 2024 3. April 3, 2024 4. May 1, 2024 5. June 5, 2024 6. July 3, 2024

7. Aug. 7, 2024 8. Sept. 4, 2024 9. Oct. 2, 2024 10. Nov. 6, 2024 11. Dec. 4, 2024 These extended hours are in addition to the Port Washington Parking District’s normal business hours. Residents who would like more information are encouraged to call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Decision To Suspend The Port Washington Park District’s Fee Schedule Has Been Postponed JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Town of North Hempstead hosted its first town board meeting of the new year. Due to the rain and wind storm on Jan. 9, all public hearings and community comments scheduled for the evening were canceled and postponed as many residents wouldn’t be able to make the trip to the town board meeting.

At the January meeting, resolution 36 was called to amend resolution 600-2020, adopted on Dec. 17, 2020, to amend the fee schedule for parking permits in the Port Washington Public Parking District.

According to Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte’s newsletter, she proposed this resolution to amend the fee schedule for an Annual Parking Pass in the Port Washington Public Parking District. Each year, the Annual Parking Pass is increased by $75.00. Councilmember Dalimonte “asked the Town Board to suspend the increases for 2024 ( to $625) and for 2025 (to $700).”

During the meeting, Councilmember Dalimonte explained that during the COVID-19 pandemic, “at the Dec. 17, 2020 meeting, we had a fee schedule to increase the yearly parking fees. And we said at that meeting if we get to a place where we have that revenue, we will stop waiving those fees, so for 2024 and 2025, we had a $75 increase each. And we’ve actually seen our numbers going down because it got very expensive. So we’re hoping that if we keep it at the 2023 number of $550 for a yearly pass, we will have more people than 513 residents get the pass. So that is the reason for this. It’s to help the residents in the Port

district cannot be standardized because it is a special district, Councilmember Scott insisted he’d like to look into the situation to see how this affects the constituents in his district, district two.

Councilman Robert Troiano said, “I understand that we all want to make sure that the residents that elect us are treated like every other resident in the town, and I appreciate that. But I’d like to make a point that the Port Washington Parking District is the only parking district in the town. So your residents cannot be hurt by this.”

The motion to table was voted on, and Councilman Scott, Councilman Dennis Walsh, Councilman David Adhami, and Supervisor Jennifer DeSena voted to table the item and not vote that evening.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 Town of North Hempstead Board Meeting (Screengrab from In Councilmember Dalimonte’s newsletthe Archived Town Board Meetings) ter, she said, “I am asking every resident in Port Washington who purchases an annual Washington Parking District that get taxed Roslyn’s parking district is part of the town parking pass with the Port Washington for this as well.” and is included in the general fund.

Parking District to please come to the Board To Councilmember Dalimonte’s surprise, Councilmember Scott requested to table Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7 Councilman Edward Scott, who is new to the item with the idea that the town can p.m., 220 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, to the board, asked for the item to be tabled. look into Port Washington’s Parking District voice your support to the TONH Board to The Port Washington Parking District to see if it can be standardized. While stop the increases for the Annual Parking only affects the residents of Port Councilmember Dalimonte shared that the Pass in Port Washington. “ Washington, as the Port Washington Parking District isn’t part of the town’s general fund. During the meeting, Councilmember Dalimonte explained that the Port Washington Parking District is a special district and everyone in Port pays into it.

“Everyone pays taxes into that parking district. All that money has to sustain itself from the meters, permits, and monthlies.

We are not in the general fund,” said Councilmember Dalimonte.

With Councilmember Scott being new to the board, he asked about the other parking districts in the town and was told that the other parking districts don’t follow the same procedures as Port’s. For example,

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Benjamin Gordon

Sadie Muller

Tej Parekh

Hannah Rosenberg

Harrison Roth (Contributed photos)

Five Students Recognized As Top Scholars In The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 The Port Washington School District proudly announces that five exceptional students from Paul D. Schreiber High School have been named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024. This prestigious recognition, bestowed by the Society for Science, marks a significant achievement for both the students and the school community.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most esteemed science and math competition for high school seniors, selected these scholars from an

PORT WASHINGTON L EGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT . NASSAU COU NT Y. W INDW ARD BORA LLC, Pltf. vs .

ISRAEL U . GU Z MAN, et al, Defts. Index #614505/ 2019.

Pursuant to j udgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 7, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY on February 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. premises k/ a 4 Edgewood Road, Port W ashington, NY 11050 a/ k/ a Section 4, Block 70, Lots 11 & 12.

Approximate amount of j udgment is $13,589.43 plus costs and interest. Sold subj ect to terms and conditions of filed j udgment and terms of sale.

PET ER K RAMER, Referee.

MARGOLIN, W EINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen W ay, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY 11791. #101026 1-24-17-10-3-2024-4T #2441 18-PORT

impressive pool of 2,162 entrants representing 712 high schools across 46 states, Puerto Rico, and 10 other countries. This year’s competition recorded the highest number of entrants since 1969, with an increase of over 200 from 2023.

Each of the top 300 scholars will receive a $2,000 award, and their respective schools will also be honored with a $2,000 grant for each enrolled scholar.

The selected scholars from Paul D. Schreiber High School and their outstanding research projects are as follows:

of Org filed with Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/ 11/ 2023.

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be serve d and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 31 Edgewood Rd, Port W ashington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful act 2-14-7; 1-31-24-17-10-20246T -#244417- PORT

L EGAL NOTICE PLEASE T AK E NOT ICE that the Village of Baxter Estates invi tes the submission of sealed bids for Street Sweeping of the Village streets during spring, summer and fall of 2024, commencing on or about April 8, 2024, and ending on or about December 31, 2024, and as an alternative for two years, 2024 and 2025. Bids will be receive d until 12:00 NOON on February 2, 2024, at the Village Office, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, N.Y . at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Specifications, bid forms and the contract may be obtained at the Village Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. T he Board of T rustees reserve s the right to waive L EGAL NOTICE Notice of formation English any informalities in the bids Home & Garden, LLC. Arts or to rej ect or to accept any

Benjamin Gordon Project Title: Impact of Cannabinoids on Prostaglandin Synthesis in Activated Inflammatory Cells

Hannah Rosenberg Project Title: Christian Nationalism, Antisemitism, and Attitudes Toward the War in Ukraine

Sadie Muller Project Title: Inside the Echo Chamber: A Closer Look at Climate Change Discourse on Twitter (X) and Political Correlates of Affective Polarization Tej Parekh Project Title: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Categorizing Wildfire Origins Through Satellite Image Analysis

Harrison Roth Project Title: Quantitative Implications of Nesting in State Legislatures “These remarkable students embody the future leaders of tomorrow, employing innovative thinking to make meaningful contributions to our world. We take

LEGAL NOTICES bid, which in the opinion of the Board of T rustees will be in the best interest of the Village Dated: January 9, 2024 Port W ashington, New York

BY ORDER OF T HE BOARD OF T RU ST EES VILLAGE OF BAX T ER EST AT ES Chrissy K iernan, Village Clerk-T reasurer 1-17-2024-1T -#244737PORT

L EGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF REGIST RAT ION of Samuel, Falvey & Associates L L P, a foreign LLP filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/27/23. Office location: NASSAU County. L L P formed in DE on 11/20/23.

SSNY has been designated as an agent upon whom process against it may be serve d.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the L L P to: 40 Cornwall L ane, Sands Point, NY 11050. T he principal business address of the L L P is: 40 Cornwall L ane, Sands Point, NY 11050.

Certificate of Formation filed with Secretary of State of DE located at: P.O. Box 89, Dover, DE, 19903 . Purpose: the practice of law.

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L EGAL NOTICE ADVERT ISEMENT FOR BIDS PORT W ASHINGT ON W AT ER POLLU T ION CONT ROL DIST RICT CONT RACT NO. 131 IMPROVEMENT S T O PU MP ST AT IONS “ A” AND “ R” Sealed Bids for Contract No. 131 for Improve ments to Pump Stations “ A” and “ R” will be receive d by the Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District (PW W PCD) office, located at 70 Harbor Road, Port W ashington, NY 11050 until 8:30 a.m. (Local T ime), on February 6, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

T he Contract Documents, consisting of Adve rtisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District 70 Harbor Road Port W ashington, NY 11050 D& B Engineers and Architects 330 Crossways Park Drive W oodbury, NY 11797- 2015 All bidders must obtain a

set of Contract Documents from the Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District to be considered eligible to submit a bid. T his is a mandatory provi sion. Failure to adhere to this requi rement will result in a rej ection of the bid.

Digital copies on compact disc (CD) of the Contract Documents in PDF format may be obtained at the office of Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District at 70 Harbor Road, Port W ashington, New York 11050 upon depositing the sum of $25 for each CD copy.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’ s check made payable to OW NER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Proj ect is located and havi ng a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “ Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Servi ce, Surety Bond Branch, U .S. Department of the T reasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted. T he list may be

ordered from the Gove rnment Printing Office Bookstore, 1-866-572-1800, Contactcenter@gpo.gov .

Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/ her bid the “ Iranian Inve stment Activities Certification” provi ded in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Dive stment.

New York State Labor Law Section T wo Hundred One-G” provi ded in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment preve ntion in the workplace.

T he Bidder to whom the OW NER proposes to award the Contract will be requi red to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement.

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

T he attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requi rements as to the conditions of employment to be observe d and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

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

T he OW NER reserve s the right to rej ect any or all of the Bids receive d, to readve rtise for Bids, to abandon the proj ect, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid receive d and to accept any proposal which the OW NER decides to be for the best interest of the OW NER. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District Administration Building at 70 Harbor Road, Port W ashington, New York at 9: 00 a.m. on January 24, 2024.

Port W ashington W ater Pollution Control District Date: January 17, 2024 By: Board of Commissioners Brandon K urz Melanie Cassens Arduino Marinelli 1-17-2024-1T -#244751PORT L EGAL NOTICE It is the policy of T he Harborside, 300 East Ove rlook, Port W ashington, NY 11050 not to discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, Continued on page 17

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Winning students and their teachers (Photo from the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Facebook)

Three Students Place In Annual Radon Poster Contest This year, three eigtht-grade Science Core Extension classes at Weber Middle School participated in New York State’s annual Radon Poster Contest. Students from Mrs. Lindstadt-Iurka, Mr. Buchman, and Ms. Heyne’s classes competed against other NYS schools to raise awareness about the harmful effects of elevated levels of indoor radon gas and to increase the number of homes tested for radon. Of

the 100+ entries across New York State, Port Washington placed across the board.

Julia Lee, placed 1st Lillian Lam, placed 2nd Liza Zlotoff, placed 3rd Congratulations to this year’s Radon Poster Contest winners.

—Information from the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Facebook

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Girls Basketball Win

On Tuesday, Jan. 4, Schreiber’s girls varsity basketball team won 59-33 against Valley Hynes, Superintendent of Schools.

Stream Central High School. (Photo and information from the Port Washington Athletic DepartThe Port Washington School District ment’s Instagram | @portwashad) extends congratulations to Benjamin Gordon, Sadie Muller, Tej Parekh, Hannah Rosenberg, Harrison Roth, and their families on this outstanding accomplishment.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Union Free School District The Port Washington 2023-24 Winter Boys and Girls Winter Track sports season is in full swing. See below for • Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Winter LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES a schedule for some upcoming games.

Track vs. Multiple teams at St. Anthonys High School (275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington) Continued from page 16 carrier status in employment patients to T he Harborside or Varsity Boys Basketball

immense pride in our five scholars who have demonstrated that their hard work and dedication have been recognized.

Their success serves as a shining example of the commitment to excellence deeply ingrained within Paul D. Schreiber High School and the broader Port Washington School District,” remarked Dr. Michael J.

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or admission, retention and care of residents. T his policy is in conformance with all local, state, and federal laws.

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• Saturday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m., Schreiber Wrestling Boys Basketball vs. Westbury High School at • Friday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m., Schreiber Schreiber High School Wrestling vs Multiple teams at Weber Middle School Varsity Girls Basketball • Saturday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m., Schreiber Girls Basketball vs. Westbury High School at Westbury High School (1 Post Rd., Old Westbury) • Monday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m., Schreiber Girls Basketball vs. Malverne High School at Schreiber High School Competitive Cheerleading • Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m., Schreiber Cheerleading vs. Multiple teams at Cold Spring Harbor High School (82 Turkey Ln., Cold Spring Harbor)

Junior Varsity Boys Basketball • Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., JV Boys Basketball vs. Westbury High School at Schreiber High School Junior Varsity Girls Basketball • Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., JV Girls Basketball vs. Westbury High School at Westbury High School (1 Post Rd., Old Westbury) Visit sch.portnet.org for more information on upcoming games.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

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Currently, it has nine episodes, consistfree to roam.” ing of poetry from non-speaking indiThose words begin a poem written viduals, as well as Specht’s commentary.

by Richie Specht, 27, using what is known One episode is released each month. as the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM).

This month’s episode features a The poem was written when Richie was 20. conversation between two men “It is a methodology used by a facilwho are non-speaking. itator or a communication partner to “They’re over 50 years old,” assist the individual by either pointing, Specht said. “They probably only typing or writing,” said Richard Specht, started communicating somewhere Richie’s father. “Typically the lessons in their 40s through the letter board, last anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. In and now they’re having a this particular session, my son conversation… Now, they’re pointed using one letter at conversing and sharing a time on a laminated their thoughts and their 8 ½ in. x 11 in. letter feelings.” board.”

RPM was created by East Islip resident They’re in tune with Soma Mukhopadhyay, Specht became something we’re not who created the method introduced to the in tune with, to speak with her son. In world of autism when Richard Specht, creator of the 2003, she was asked to Richie, who was born My Words Are My Voice join the Halo Clinic, based at 27 weeks old and in Austin, Texas. When weighed one pound and Specht’s wife, Rose, learned 13 ounces, was 18 months. about RPM, it took about a year “It wasn’t until 18 months to get on Mukhopadhyay’s calendar. that my wife suspected something,” Finally, the family was able to come to Specht said. “He lost eye contact.” the clinic in Texas for four days, with Richie was brought to the now-closed Long Island College Hospital and in less two sessions each day.

“Soma would see my son,” Specht than five minutes, the doctor mentioned said. “My wife and I would participate autism. just to observe what this methodology “I had no idea what autism was, was. And by the second day, my son was and quite frankly, looking back, I was doing three-digit multiplication. Being probably in denial for at least five or six a New Yorker, I was like, ‘I don’t believe years,” Specht said. it.’”

The Spechts spent a lot of time doing He was solving these math problems research in order to provide the best life without a calculator and getting 80 perfor their son, and, wanting to further cent of the questions right. Specht said serve his son and the community, he was also impressed by Richie’s ability Specht, for nine years, joined the Long to correctly spell and answer questions.

Island Chapter Board of Autism Speaks, “But after the third day of each seswhich he says was therapeutic because sion, I just sat back and I was absolutely he was able to talk to other individuals stunned,” Specht said. “Now, we come in the autism community. back to New York. My son was 16.

Specht, now retired from financial There’s no communication partners to technology company Broadridge as a

Richard Specht is the founder of the My Words Are My Voice podcast.

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help guide my son, so through this community of women, they started flying Soma up to New York with her son to basically provide sessions for their kids. So we were part of that.”

Oftentimes, Specht explained, non-speaking individuals are also diagnosed with apraxia, a disorder of the brain and nervous system that makes it difficult to perform tasks or movements when asked despite understanding the request.

“I think [RPM] opens up their lives, to saying ‘okay, you know what, you finally have recognized that I’m an intelligent individual,” Specht said.

When asked what Specht has learned through reading and sharing poems created through RPM, he said that he’s been humbled and feels blessed.

“I just feel that I’m on the right path,”

Specht said. “I really believe they need to be respected for who they are as individuals and recognized because they want to be part of our lives.”

Specht added that nine out of 10 times when he receives the poems and reads them, he cries, thinking about the amount of energy and focus it takes during the 30 to 45-minute sessions to tap each letter when the writer already knows what they want to say.

“They’re in tune with something we’re not in tune with,” Specht said, later adding “What I’ve learned, it’s continued to humble me.”

My Words Are My Voice is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Twitter and Facebook.

Organizations such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association do not support the use of RPM, citing risks such as practitioners purposely or accidentally inserting their own message.

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