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YEAR IN REVIEW

Statewide News: Senators, Assemblymembers denounce NYC congestion pricing (See page 10)

Court of Appeals orders new congressional maps ahead of 2024 election (See page 10)

Glen Cove News: Rotary takes students shopping for the winter (See page 12)

Long Island Weekly: Review of the latest holiday movies (See page 14)

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YEAR IN REVIEW

What A Year: A Look Back At 2023 January, 2023:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed With A March For 39th Year In Glen Cove With virtual programs held through the pandemic, this year brought back in the in-person march and ceremony honoring the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Glen Covers and people from surrounding areas gathered in front of First Baptist Church on the chilly morning of Jan. 16.

Banners representing St. John’s of Lattingtown, AHRC Nassau (an organization that provides support for people with developmental disabilities), Kiwanis Club of Glen Cove, NOSH Delivers and North Shore Soup Kitchen (local food resources) were held by marchers. The marchers were escorted by the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department, the Glen Cove Police Department, Glen Cove EMS and the Glen Cove Auxiliary Police from First Baptist Church of Glen Cove to Finley Middle School.

Rev. Roger C. Williams, the pastor of First Baptist Church of

Glen Cove, opened the ceremony with an invocation, and a Color Guard followed by the Glen Cove Police Department and the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department as eight-year-old Jeremiah Dominique led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Glen Cove High School Select Chorale sang the National Anthem, and then “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Sheryl Goodine, the chairwoman of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, thanked the local first responders for their assistance with the day’s events.

Speeches were then given by local and religious leaders.

The Glen Cove High School Drumline, the First Baptist Church Adult Choir and the ESOTA Dance Company performed for the crowd.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will hold its 40th march and ceremony on Jan. 15, 2024.

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t’s hard to believe that the year 2023 is coming to a close.

But what an eventful year it has been. This year continued what many have called a “new normal,” as pandemic-related precautions have winded down and Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and surrounding communities have continued to get closer through old and new traditions.

Here are the Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot’s picks of moments that have stood out in 2023.

We look forward to continuing to cover your amazing community in 2024.

March, 2023

Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honors 9/11 First Responder Marching through the streets of Glen Cove on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

MTA Police Pipes and Drums.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Committee held its annual parade on March 19, with 55 groups marching in the parade. Ryan W. Doherty, the parade marshal, is a sergeant with the New York MTA Police. He served in the recovery effort at the World Trade Center after 9/11.

He was honored to be named as the parade marshal, following in his father, Bill Doherty’s, footsteps. He added that the parade was a proud day for his family and a great day for Glen Cove. And continuing the tradition of the parade marshal picking the charity the parade supports, Doherty picked Winters Center for Autism.

February, 2023:

Honoring Longtime Local Lovebirds For Valentine’s Day, the Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot reached out to the Glen Cove Senior Center and the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay to find longtime married couples who were willing to share their stories.

Glen Cove Senior Center couples: Anita and Stan Strelisker have been married for over 68 years.

They met while attending Brooklyn College. Stan went onto manufacture toilet seats and Anita became a teacher before getting her Master’s degree in library science to become a librarian.

Stan eventually sold his business.

When asked what married life has been like, they said “joyous, sublime, ridiculous and difficult.

But more joyful than anything.”

Judy and Alan Grayson have been married for over 64 years after Alan sought her out while living in Florida. After getting married and living in Florida for 10 years, they moved to Woodstock, NY to raise their children.

They became snowbirds before settling on Old Brookville to be closer to their children. When asked what the secret to a long marriage is, they said to keep the romance going, stay good friends and have mutual respect.

Lois and Frank DeMita, married over 65 years, met through a mutual friend. Frank was a

teacher and Lois (formerly a flight attendant) was a secretary.

They lived in Valley Stream and moved to Glen Cove after their children became independent.

Frank enjoys being involved with the local community. They said they continue to get along well and respect each other’s feelings.

Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay couples: Patricia and Gene Pileggi have been married for over 57 years. They met within a group of friends and their first date was on the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated. They stopped at a church on their date. Before they met, they were both established in their careers. They live in Bayville and even in their marriage, they went on to achieve more of their goals. Gene became a pilot at 50 and bought his own plane. And Patricia got a college education in their 30s. The two of them traveled often. Through their marriage, they continued to adapt to each other’s changes and love each other.

Patricia and Walter Smith, who have been married for over 58 years, met through Patricia’s father. Walter was a contractor and Patricia worked at a bank. They lived in Sea Cliff before moving to Oyster Bay. Patricia said that through their marriage, they know the thoughts of each other and can rely on each other.

April, 2023

Glen Cove Chamber Of Commerce Hosts 25th Annual Culinary Delights The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce held its very popular event at the Glen Cove Mansion on April 24.

Local restaurants and businesses from Glen Cove, surrounding communities and even Suffolk County gather every year to provide samples of their best offerings. It’s a hit for attendees, who get to try many foods, wines and liquors, and for the busi-

nesses who get to have 300 to 400 people try their products.

And it’s worth going every year it’s held, because each event is never the same as the last. There’s always a new restaurant or a new business in attendance offering something guests have never tried before.

This year, Culinary Delights supported NOSH.

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May, 2023

Memorial Day Celebrations In Glen Cove, Oyster Bay On Sunday, May 28, local dignitaries and veterans in Glen Cove began their observation of Memorial Day by laying wreaths at the numerous monuments honoring servicemen and women around Glen Cove. And on Memorial Day, ahead of the annual parade, a ceremony was held at Memorial Park in front of First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove to honor the late Dennis B. Murray, who fought

Debra Agopian, left, Michelle Parsinski, Sian Piret, Christopher Judge and Brandon Allen sang in a choir at the Raynham Hall open house.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

in Vietnam, and Staff Sergeant Cherise S. Herrera, who served as this year’s grand marshal of the parade.

Following the ceremony, Glen Cove City School District marching bands, local veteran groups, bagpipers, the Murrays and many more marched and rode through the streets of downtown Glen Cove to not only mark the “unofficial first day of summer,” but to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Raynham Hall Museum, home of Robert Townsend, a member of the Culper Spy Ring, welcomed friends and neighbors to an open house for music featuring the Patriot Singers, a quartet singing patriotic songs, face painting, crafts, free Italian ices, and lemonade provided by the Oyster Bay Historical Society, as well as historical games.

The festivities took place immediately following the Oyster Bay Memorial Day Parade.

August, 2023

Abandoned Lobster Traps Removed From Long Island Sound Hundreds of abandoned and derelict lobster traps that continue to catch and kill marine life in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay are being removed by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE) in partnership with Friends of the Bay (FOB) and the Town of Oyster Bay. A $115,841 grant is funding removal of derelict lobster gear from 18 square miles between New York and Connecticut.

About two thirds of the traps to be removed – probably more than 600 – are off Oyster Bay and the

The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation Hosts Cat Senior Prom The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation house is a sanctuary for homeless cats that are primarily rescued from shelters and animal control. The house features outdoor and enclosed runs and patios and a home-like atmosphere where the cats live uncaged (unless illness necessitates temporary caging.)

There is a caretaker who lives on the premises and an on-site veterinarian checks each cat on a regular basis.

On June 24, the foundation held an event called “Senior Prom,” with a goal of uniting senior people and senior cats, as part of the Seniors for Seniors program. As part of the program, approved senior citizens who are 65 years or older who adopt a senior cat 8 years or older will have reasonable fu-

The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation in Oyster Bay held a “Senior Prom,” with a mission of uniting senior cats and senior citizens.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

ture medical expenses covered by the foundation. And there’s no risk, as the foundation will

July, 2023

Inspector General Resigns From Town Of Oyster Bay The Town of Oyster Bay’s Inspector General Brian Noone resigned on June 20 after the Nassau County District Attorney launched an investigation into his practices.

The Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot learned that in March, Noone had recommended a $2 million contract for services, but the Town

Board did not pass it because of a suspicion that Noone had a conflict of interest. The Ethics Board investigated the matter and found that Noone did not violate town code.

Meanwhile, the town has been providing information to Nassau County District Attorney prosecutors, who are conducting their own

investigation into Noone.

Noone wrote in his resignation letter that he has served the town “faithfully and without conflict of self-interest.” He said he’d sooner walk away than detract from the mission of the Office of the Inspector General and have his integrity questioned.

September, 2023

Sea Cliff Arts Council Celebrates A Year Of Its Storefront Lobster traps removed in a joint project between Friends of the Bay, the Town of Oyster Bay and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

(Photo courtesy Unsplash) remainder will be removed off the Connecticut shore.

On Sept. 29, the Sea Cliff Arts Council celebrated a year since it opened its storefront on 86 Roslyn Ave. in Sea Cliff. Before having a storefront, the Sea Cliff Arts Council hosted events at various locations throughout the village, such as the library and Village Hall.

According to Kat DiResta,

the chairperson of the Sea Cliff Arts Council, having a physical location has benefited the council in many ways. including being able to host events and classes. Successful classes and events over the year include the charcoal and drawing class from Dimitry Schidlovsky, who also serves as an adjunct art

professor at Farmingdale State College; singer songwriter nights hosted by Roger Street Friedman; and a performance from Frank Ferrara and his son at St. Luke’s, which happened again in October; art exhibits from artists like Wendy Csoka and Ginger Ballinger-Hendler; among other events.

Anton Media Group editors Julie Prisco, left, Lauren Feldman and Jennifer Corr attempt to detect spirits with EMF readers.

the League.

Hinko and Schell convinced the Marine Corps house chairman, Jim McGunnigle, to give Anton Media Group permission and access to a majority of the building for an afternoon and definitely confirmed what they were looking for.

Jennifer Corr, the editor of the Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot, took part in the investigation.

October, 2023

Anton Media Group Staff Goes For A Ghost Hunt Christy Hinko, the special sections editor at Anton Media Group, attended meetings and veteran-related events at the Marine Corps League in Massapequa, She would often get an indescribable sense of something. Initially, she did not know what that sense was until she was speaking with a long-time

take the cat back at any time.

The first “Senior Prom” was held in 2018.

Marine Corps League member and learned that the Marines’ meeting place on New York Avenue in Massapequa was actually once a funeral home. That might explain it. Hinko mentioned it to Navy shipmate Timothy Schell, owner of Schellshock Paranormal Investigations and Removals on

Long Island, particularly because she had then recently completed an active ghost hunt at Milleridge Inn in Jericho with him and his investigation team.

Schell, who is semi-retired from the profession, agreed. He had always felt a presence when they attended events and meetings at

(Photo by Christy Hinko)

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2023 Election Results This year’s election was intense.

On Oct. 31, Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan and Jon Kaiman, Deputy County Executive of Suffolk, who was running to be the next Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, held a press conference outside of Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview. They stood beside a wall constructed to display missing fliers of the over 200 hostages that were kidnapped by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7, to address campaigning materials paid for by the Nassau County Republican Committee that were described as antisemitic. Lafazan, an incumbent, ran against challenger Samantha Goetz in the 18th district. And Kaiman was challenging incumbent Jennifer DeSena.

Both Lafazan and Kaiman lost the election to their opponents.

November, 2023

The Nassau County Republican Committee denied that the campaigning materials were antisemitic.

At a more local level, Town of Oyster Bay council candidate Ravin Chetram stated that Oyster Bay Democratic Committee campaign signs were being ripped down all over town. The Town of Oyster Bay Republican candidates, including Supervisor Joseph Saladino and council members Steven L. Labriola, Laura L. Maier and Vicki A. Walsh were re-elected.

City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck was re-elected, and council candidates John F. Zozzaro, a Democrat, and Michael I. Ktistakis, a Republican, were elected to the council.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton was re-elected.

New Vendor Coming To The Glen Cove Golf Course

The View Grill celebrated its 10th anniversary in May. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

For months, the Glen Cove community has been rallying around The View Grill, a

December, 2023

Glen Cove High School Performs The Laramie Project On Dec. 1, the Glen Cove High School Masquers Society premiered The Laramie Project The Laramie Project was created by members of the Tectonic Theater Project in New York after one of the most heinous anti-gay hate crimes in the United States, the 1998 torture and murder of openly gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

GLEN COVE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Gold Coast Shellfish L.L.C.. Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on 11/18/2023.

Office located in Nassau County has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 2 Roosevelt St. Bayville NY 11709. Purpose : any lawful purpose.

1-3-2024; 12-27-20-13-6; 11-29-2023-6T-#243721GCOB/RP LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JANUARY 4, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Members of the Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, Wyo., where Shepard was murdered, to interview the residents about the murder and the effect it had on the town.

Those transcripts were turned into The Laramie Project, one of the most frequently performed plays in the United States. The Matthew Shepard Foundation, founded by Shepard’s parents, Judy and Dennis Shep-

APPEAL NO. 23-565 GLEN HEAD ROBERT MOSKOW: Variance to construct awning having less setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Railroad Ave., 87.77 ft.

S/o Glen Head Rd., a/k/a 8 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head, NY APPEAL NO. 23-585 GLEN HEAD JOHN W. & BROOKE T. ROBERTS: (A) Variance to install in-ground swimming pool having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install pool equipment having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Willard Pl. & Smith St., a/k/a 7 Willard Place, Glen Head, NY APPEAL NO. 23-616 GLEN HEAD ANDREW KIM: Variance to construct one story addition having less average front yard setback (Oak Valley Drive) and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Depot Rd., 142.73 ft.

W/o Roslyn Dr., a/k/a 4 Depot Road, Glen Head, NY DECEMBER 25, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW

ard, supports productions of The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later annually across the country.

On the first night of the performance, Dennis Shepard was among the guests invited to speak in the talk-back that immediately followed the show. While he wasn’t there in person, he participated via video conference.

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address SSNY shall mail pro12-20-23 1T# 243850 cess to Joseph Davis, Jr., 10 GCOB/RP Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay Cove, NY 11771. Purpose: LEGAL NOTICE Any lawful activity.

Glenwood-Glen Head Gar12-27-20-13-6; 11-29-22bage District 2023-6T-#243637-GCOB/ Notice of Meetings: The OB Glenwood-Glen Head GarLEGAL NOTICE bage District will hold regular NOTICE OF SALE SUmeetings in 2024 at 4:15 p.m. PREME COURT COUNTY at the District Office located OF NASSAU WELLS FARat 129 Glenwood Road, Glen- GO BANK, N.A., AS SUCwood Landing, NY 11547. CESSOR BY MERGER TO The following is a list of reg- WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., ular meeting dates in 2023: Plaintiff AGAINST KATHJanuary 4, 18; February 1, 15; LEEN KHAWAJA, AMJAD March 7, 21; April 4, 18; May MASOOD KHAWAJA AKA 2, 16; June 6, 20; July 3, 18; AMJAD M. KHAWAJA, ET August 1, 15; September 5, AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant 19; October 3, 17; November to a Judgment of Foreclo7, 21; and December 5, 19. sure and Sale duly entered

By Order of the Commission- November 9, 2016, I, the ers undersigned Referee will sell Glenwood-Glen Head Gar- at public auction at the North bage District Side steps of the Nassau 12-20-23 1T# 244085 County Supreme Court, 100 GCOB/RP Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises OYSTER BAY known as 11 FRUITLEDGE ROAD, GLEN HEAD A/K/A BROOKVILLE, NY 11545.

LEGAL NOTICE All that certain plot piece or Formation of DAVIS parcel of land, with the buildDREAM SCAPE, LLC filed ings and improvements erectwith the Secy. of State of ed, situate, lying and being in NY (SSNY) on 11/14/2023. the Incorporated Village of Office loc.: Nassau County. Brookville, Town of Oyster SSNY designated as agent Bay, County of Nassau and of LLC upon whom process State of New York, SECTION against it may be served. The 18, BLOCK 3, LOT 13 AND

17. Approximate amount of judgment $954,830.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007177/2011. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Charles John Casolaro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-304985 78481 1-17-10-3-24; 12-27-20-23 5T# 243985 GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, on January 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., at the Village Hall – 299 Lat-

popular restaurant and gathering place at the Glen Cove City Golf Course, as the City of Glen Cove considered other vendors to take the spot. At the City Council meeting on Nov. 14, the Glen Cove City Council voted in favor of awarding KVM Food Corp. with a license to operate the restaurant at the Glen Cove City Golf Course. KVM Food Corp is owned by Kent Monkan, who owns The Brass Rail in Locust Valley.

The View Grill has been at the Glen Cove City Golf Course since 2013, and the owner and chef of the restaurant, Jeanine DiMenna’s term expires in February 2024.

DiMenna announced on Facebook that “we have a new spot coming soon.”

tingtown Road in the Village.

The hearing will be on the application of Vincent DeJana, owner of a 2.05-acre parcel of land located on the southerly side of Meudon Drive in the Village, also known as Section 30, Block 45 Lot 25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-2A (2-acre) zoning district.

The Applicant seeks a Freshwater Wetlands Development Permit and Tree Removal Permit to permit the construction of a single-family dwelling with driveway, inground swimming pool, patios and other appurtenant structures, along with drainage and sanitary systems for the proposed dwelling, all of which will occur within a regulated freshwater wetland as defined in Village Code Section 161-2, and as shown on the site plan entitled “Landscape, Tree Removal & Tree Protection Plan…” prepared by Michael Michel, RLA and last dated July 25, 2023.

The above application is on file at Humes & Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Eric Carlstrom Chairman P-140 December 20, 2023 December 22, 202312-20-23 1T# 244059 GCOB/OB LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OYSTER BAY COVE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau County, New York, at the East Woods School on Yellow Cote Road on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. The hearing will be on the application of Ashley and Stephen Johnston, owners of a parcel of land located at 115 Tall Oak Crescent in the Village, designated as Section 25, Block 63, Lot 21 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County and located in the Village’s A-1 (2-Acre) Zoning District. The Applicants seek Continued on page 8

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4th week of Advent • Saturday, December 23rd 4:30 PM 7:30 PM (Spanish)

5:00 PM

4:00 PM

4th week of Advent • Sunday, December 24th These Masses do not count for Christmas 7:30 AM 8:45 AM (Italian) 10:15 AM 11:30 AM (Low Mass/Music)

7:45 AM 10:30 AM Note: NO 11:45 AM

9 AM 11:15 AM (Polish)

Christmas Eve • Sunday, December 24

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These Masses count for either Advent OR Christmas but not both.

4:00 PM 5:30 PM - Children’s

4:00 PM 5:30 PM - Children’s 7:00 PM - Spanish (Romero Hall)

5:00 PM

Christmas Day • Monday December 25th 12:00 AM - Midnight Mass 7:45 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM Note: NO 5:00 PM Mass

12:00 AM - Midnight Mass/Missa Cantata 7:30 AM 8:45 AM - Italian 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM Missa Cantata

12:00 AM - Midnight Mass (Polish) 9:00 AM 11:15 AM (Polish)

Saturday Vigil (Holy Family) • Saturday, December 30th 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - (Spanish)

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Sunday (Holy Family), December 31st 7:45 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM Note: NO 5:00 PM

7:30 AM 8:45 (Italian) 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM (Missa Cantata)

9 AM 11:15 AM (Polish)

Vigil Mary, Mother of God • Sunday, December 31st 7:30 PM (Spanish) (Romero Hall)

Mary, Mother of God • Monday, January 1st 10:30 AM

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to editors@antonmediagroup.com. ........................

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 A Date with a Dragon Families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy meeting and learning about a bearded dragon named Ozzy at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., from 2 to 3 p.m.

This program is limited to Glen Cove cardholders. Register online at glencovelibrary.org.

Game Time at the Library From 2 to 4 p.m., children in grades K to 5 are invited to the Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Road, to enjoy board games and snacks. Teen volunteers will invite the children to play games such as Battleship, Apples to Apples, Sorry, Clue and more. Teens who want to volunteer are asked to visit the library at 2 p.m. Register online at locustvalleylibrary.org. ........................

THURSDAY, DEC. 28

Elemental From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St. Disney’s Elemental

will play in the community room. ........................

FRIDAY, DEC. 29

Open Night Friday: New Year’s Bash: Karaoke & Board Games Tweens and teens are invited to celebrate New Year’s with the Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Road, at 6 p.m. There will be karaoke in the community room and board games in the tween/ teen room. Come ready to sing, dance or play games. Food will be provided. Email youthservices@ locustvalleylibrary.org to send DJ Mike your song requests. ........................

THURSDAY, JAN. 4

Teen Advisory Board: Law Enforcement Appreciation Pack up treats for local police officers and listen to a talk by a Glen Cove Police Officer at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Community service hours will be written upon request of the teen volunteer.

Email requests to communityservice@glencovelibrary.org. ........................

SUNDAY, JAN. 7

In-Person Concert: The Music of Jason Flashner From 2 to 3 p.m., join the Glen

Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., for an afternoon of music featuring Jason Flashner’s songs.

Jason Flashner is a singer/ songwriter from Long Island who has been writing and recording music for 20 years.

Jason’s music crosses various genres. This event will be held in the Community Room. ........................

‘HOME’ with DUO (Do Unto Others) of St. John’s of Lattingtown Join the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., for the opening reception to view the artwork of the “HOME” exhibit featuring DUO (Do Unto Others) of St. John’s of Lattingtown from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit features our community’s history, present and future and its unhoused over time. Refreshments will be served.

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BE IT ENACTED by the B oard of T rus tees of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck a s follow s: SECTION I. Amend Section 12934, “ P rohibi ted us es,” in part, to read as follow s: I n addition to the us es prohib ited herein above and in the regul ations for each district, in all districts the follow ing us es shall be prohibi ted: H . T he renting, leasing or subl etting, and the advertisement thereof by any means, of a principal dw elling, or any part thereof, or of any accessory struc tur e, for a term of less than thirty ( 30) consecutive days is prohibited. A dul y issue d permit pur sua nt to Chapter 37 herein is exe mpt from this prohibi tion. T he rental, leasing or subl etting of a principal dw elling for a term of thirty ( 30) consecu tive days or more in a 365 day period is permitted. No more than tw o ( 2) suc h rentings, lessings or subl ettings may occur in any 365 day period.

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Letter’s Long Distance Travels John Thomson III was on a trip with friends in Abaco, Bahamas when he decided to throw a message in a bottle into the ocean, a tradition from when he was a kid on his parents’ boat. What he was not expecting was for someone to find it. Twice.

“In March, I was on a charter with friends in the Bahamas. We sailed South in the ocean and the idea popped into my head to launch a message in a bottle,” said Thomson.

He made up a note, had the crew sign it, and put it in a bottle along with his business card.

He had done this numerous times as a kid and never had one returned.

On June 20, Patrick Callan came into Thomson’s store saying that his daughter, Melissa C. Donaldson, found the message in a bottle walking on the beach near her home in Jupiter, FL. She recognized Thomson’s name because her father knows Thomson’s family from Manhasset.

“The odds of someone finding my bottle and then the odds of being from the same home town and actually knowing each other is astounding,” said Thomson.

“Someone else found the bottle walking on the beach in the Bahamas. On March 30, Elizabeth Handwerker was picking up debris on the beach when she came across my bottle. She added her own note and then she and her husband dropped it off their boat off on the coast of Florida. The odds of a message in a bottle being found twice is astonishing.”

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Access To Grand Central Madison And The LIRR This year marked the opening of The East Side Access Project, in which Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) riders gained access to Grand Central Madison. The East Side Access was a $12 billion project, which marked the first expansion of the LIRR in more than 100 years.

Riders on the LIRR gained direct access to the east side of Manhattan, easing overcrowding in and around Penn Station.

On Monday, Feb. 27, a milestone event made Long Island history as the 5:08 a.m. train from Port Washington rolled out of the station as the first train to take commuters to the new Grand Central Madison terminal of the LIRR. History buffs and members of the Cow Neck Historical Peninsula Society (CNHPS) joined residents on the inaugural train run at 5:08 a.m.

While history was made, all commuters had to adjust their schedules for their morning and evening commutes. In July, the LIRR announced plans to eliminate express trains from the Port Washington Line, affecting commuters in Manhasset, Great Neck, Plandome and Port Washington.

Local officials and the LIRR heard the concerns from the community and in September the LIRR abandoned the plans to eliminate the express trains.

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A Roslyn Landmark Comes Back To Life On July 26, The Roslyn Landmark Society joined with local dignitaries, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton, Roslyn Mayor John Durkin, and Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman to celebrate the conclusion of Phase I of the Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Project.

They marked the achievement of all cribbing and steel support beams being removed, as the Mill was lowered onto its new foundation, supported by its restored historic timber frame.

The Grist Mill, originally known as the Robeson-Williams Mill, is the oldest commercial structure in the Village of Roslyn. Historians claim that it is one of the few surviving Dutch colonial commercial frame buildings in the U.S. In 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Durkin hailed the Grist Mill of standing with the Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower as the village’s two great representative structures.

The Grist Mill’s renovation, he added, would serve to “keep our village connected to the past and connected to the future.”

Timber framers and the construction crew returned to the Roslyn Grist Mill in November and completed the installation of the timber frame and began work on the roof rafters. And early in December, the Roslyn Grist Mill site was winterized. A new front entrance was built and the roof rafters are ready to be installed in the Spring 2024.

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Attorney General Letitia James Visits Great Neck On Friday, Jan. 13, Temple Beth-El of Great Neck hosted its annual Shabbat Service honoring the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Each year on the Friday of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Temple Beth-El hosts a special Shabbat Service with a keynote speaker to honor MLK Jr. for his involvement in the civil rights moment and commemorate his visit to the Temple in 1967. This year’s keynote speaker was New York State’s Attorney General, Letitia James.

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Tragedy Strikes Farmingdale Joy and excitement quickly turned to shock and despair on Thursday, September 21, as a bus containing members of the Farmingdale High School band camp careened down an embankment. Of the 44 passengers on board, dozens were severely injured, and five were in critical condition.

Two lives were lost in the accident; 43year-old Gina Pellettiere, and 77-year-old Beatrice Ferrari. Pellettiere was a beloved teacher at the school, known as “Ms. P.” to her students. She was also a single mother of a two-year-old. Ferrari, helping chaperone the trip, was a retired teacher and has been described as “a shining light in Farmingdale.”

Following the accident, schools across Long Island donned green and joined together to raise funds and support. Social media was abundant with the hashtags #DalerForADay and #DalerStrong, as students past and present recalled their Farmingdale experiences. “I haven’t found the words to eloquently speak about Farmingdale’s loss,” wrote Luna D’Andrilli on Facebook. “It’s enormous. Having been a member of the music dept. for six years I can however attest to the powerful community and know they will be strong for each other and for our schools, students and music teachers.”

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Woodbury Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit, Benefit Cuts Over the year, Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in Woodbury, has come under scrutiny.

In December, 2022, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the nursing home for fraud and mismanagement that led to under-staffing, which ultimately resulted in neglect and harm. The lawsuit alleges that the nursing home owners diverted $22.6 million in Medicaid and Medicare funds from resident care through a fraudulent network of companies used to conceal profit-taking.

From Aug. 4 to 14, Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation picketed outside the nursing home in response to the potential loss of their benefits after management failed to pay into the workers’ health benefits fund.

The date employees risked losing their benefits was postponed as management made partial payments into the funds.

The petition, by New York Commissioner of Health James V. McDonald and James, alleged that after the proceeding against the nursing home began, the respondent stopped paying the National Benefit Fund of union 1199SEIU, which provides specific medical, dental, disability and other related benefits. The petition also stated that as of Sept. 8, the facility owes more than $5 million to the fund and must make monthly payments ranging between $920,000 and $1.1 million.

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In the meantime, Sands has engaged and invested in an ongoing public information and community outreach campaign, hosting numerous sports-themed clinics and events for kids, among other things.

Not everyone in Nassau County has shown their support for the proposed casino, of course. Voices in Garden City and Westbury leadership have been among those to push back, as has Hofstra University, which successfully sued to have the 99-year lease invalidated (at least temporarily) on the grounds that the public was not duly informed about the process along the way. Opponents of the plan have also argued that the proposed development would increase environmental hazards, such as pollution, in neighboring areas. At present, the County seems committed to moving forward.

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Streets Dedicated To Honorable Residents On Aug. 4, Sheppard Street in Glen Head, which resident Joseph Paolillo called home for 21 years along with his wife, Josephine, and his three sons, was dedicated towards his memory. Sadly, in 2019, Paolillo passed away from 9/11-related cancer contracted in the aftermath of the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center. Paolillo had been searching for the remains of his brother John, an FDNY Battalion Chief, as well as other Americans. Members of the NYPD and officials from the Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County gathered with Paolillo’s family, friends and neighbors for a street dedication.

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Late last year, legislators, members of the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, Syosset High School student Sabrina Guo and the sister of the late war reporter Marie Colvin, Cat Colvin, gathered with fellow community members in downtown Oyster Bay for a street renaming ceremony. Marie Colvin, raised in Oyster Bay, reported from the front lines of war zones. On Feb. 22, 2012, she was killed

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eco-friendly practices into their cultures but also prepares them for operations, and environmental a globalized workforce. education is becoming a core comPersonalized Learning ponent of the curriculum. Students Pathways and flexible learning models, and are actively engaged in projects and Acknowledging that every they continue to be prominent in initiatives that promote sustainabilstudent learns differently, there is 2023. Blending traditional in-person ity and ecological responsibility. a growing focus on personalized instruction with online learning Data-Driven Decision learning pathways.

Adaptive offers flexibility and accommodates learning technologies, differentiatMaking diverse learning styles. Institutions ed instruction, and student choice Data analytics and educaare investing in robust Learning empower learners to engage with tional data mining are playing a Management Systems (LMS) and content in ways that suit their crucial role in shaping educationSocial and Emotional collaborative tools to facilitate seamal strategies. Institutions are using preferences and pace.

Learning (SEL) less transitions between in-person data to assess student perforAcknowledging the imporand virtual learning environments.

Educator Professional mance, identify learning gaps, tance of holistic development, Development and enhance teaching methodCompetency-Based Education educators are increasingly incorRecognizing the imporologies. Predictive analytics help Competency-based education porating Social and Emotional tance of well-equipped educators, Learning (SEL) into their curricula. in early intervention strategies, is gaining traction as an there is an increased emphasis SEL focuses on nurturing students’ ensuring that students receive the alternative to traditional grading on professional development. emotional intelligence, interperson- support to succeed. systems. This approach focuses on Institutions are investing in al skills, and resilience. Schools are mastering specific skills and knowlGlobal Collaborative Learning programs that support teachers edge, allowing students to progress recognizing the role of SEL in creatThe interconnectedness of in adopting new technologies, ing a positive learning environment at their own pace. It promotes a the world is fostering global implementing innovative teaching and preparing students for personal deeper understanding of subjects collaborative learning initiatives. methods, and staying abreast of the and provides learners with the flexi- and professional success.

Virtual exchanges, international latest educational research. bility to move on to advanced topics projects, and cross-cultural colSustainable Education The trends in education reflect once they demonstrate proficiency. laborations are providing students a dynamic and evolving landPractices Lifelong Learning and with the opportunity to connect scape. Technology, flexibility, Environmental awareness is Microcredentials personalized learning, and a influencing education trends, with with peers from diverse backThe concept of lifelong learn- a growing emphasis on sustainabil- grounds. This not only enhances holistic approach to education are ing is becoming more ingrained their understanding of different reshaping how we think. ity. Institutions are incorporating

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Environmental News For 2023 world. Climate change impacts will continue to worsen as global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions increase.

New York State has already enacted legislation to combat climate change. On July 18, 2019, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) was signed into law. This is among the most ambitious climate laws in the nation and requires New York to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and no less than 85 percent by 2050.

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Water Quality Report Card For Manhasset Bay Tucked between two peninsulas, Manhasset Bay is a beautiful body of water. However, all is not well in Manhasset Bay. As with much of Long Island, the health of this picturesque waterbody is under threat. Save the Sound, an organization that monitors the quality of water in Long Island Sound and its watersheds, gave the Bay an average grade of C for 2023.

Close to shore, the water is subject to human pollutants like nitrogen and stormwater discharge. Nitrogen is an important element of the chemical balance in healthy waterbodies. When the nitrogen levels exceed that normal balance, it throws off all of the other elements, including dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll, leading to a potentially toxic situation. Chlorophyll is related to phytoplankton, which is small algae that float in the water. These phytoplankton are critical for a healthy ecosystem. However, excess chlorophyll, which indicates large blooms of algae in the water, is closely linked to the presence of nitrogen. Excess nitrogen can lead to algal blooms, which are harmful to wildlife and people, and these algae blooms are related to a lower dissolved oxygen level.

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Seeing a red sun blotted out in a sky full of woodsmoke is not an uncommon occurrence on the West Coast of North America, where worsening wildfires have ravaged large parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia in the past decade.

Here on the East Coast, however, the sight was shocking to many, as was the pervasive smell of woodsmoke and the irritation of particulate matter in our regional air. As a result, perhaps, reactions to the conditions were mixed and somewhat staggered among state and municipal authorities.

School districts and municipalities in lower New York State were mostly left to make their own decisions about the smoke, which is generally a difficult condition to predict, and moved into our area quickly on June 6 after weeks of ongoing fires in Canada.

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Published on May 2, 2023 | Fantasy, Romance, Action This novel follows Violet Sorrengail as she enters the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders. Violet was originally meant to live a quiet life among books and history, but the commanding general, her mother, orders her to join the Riders Quadrant with hundreds of other cutthroat cadets. Violet makes a few friends and even more enemies, like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless in the Riders Quadrant. As she learns to navigate her new life, Violet begins to suspect the leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

The book takes readers on a fantastical journey through a magical world with romance and action. This is Rebecca Yarros’ first fantasy novel for her highly anticipated The Empyrean series. The second book of the series, Iron Flame, was released on Nov. 7, 2023.

Best Page Turners Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Published on May, 25, 2023 | Fiction, Contemporary, Thriller Athena Liu is a literary star and June Hayward is a literary nobody. When Athena dies in a freak accident, June steals one of her unpublished works and publishes it as her own. Evidence begins to threaten June’s success and she discovers how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.

This novel tackles diversity, racism and cultural appropriation with a timely story filled with lies, dark humor and deadly consequences. ....................

Spare by Prince Harry (J.R. Moehringer, ghostwriter)

Published on Jan. 10, 2023 | Non-fiction, Memoir, Autobiography Prince Harry’s long-awaited biography tells the prince’s story of his life after his mother, Princess Diana, passed away. Before Princess Diana’s passing, Harry was seen as the carefree and happy Spare to the more serious Heir.

After grief changed his life, Harry struggled with anger, sadness and loneliness. The book follows his life through his time in the British Army, meeting his wife Meghan and their life behind the scenes that led them to flee the country and leave the Royal Family.

This story gives readers a raw, honest inside scoop of Harry’s experiences with the Royals. ....................

Holly by Stephen King

Published on Sept. 5, 2023 | Horror, Fiction, Mystery In Stephen King’s latest novel, one of his most compelling and resourceful characters, Holly Gibney, returns to solve the truth behind multiple disappearances in a mid-western town.

When Penny Dahl calls the detective agency to help locate her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case as her partner is sick and her mother recently passed away. But something in Penny’s voice draws Holly in.

Blocks from where the girl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris.

Holly learns they are harboring an unholy secret that could be related to the girl’s

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Now Holly must use all of her talents to outthink and outmaneuver the professors. ....................

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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

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The page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery culminates in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth.

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Oppenheimer

R | Biography, Drama, History | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon | Box Office Gross Worldwide (according to IMDB): $950,686,460 Oppenheimer followed the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. In the film, we see his life from his time in university all the way to post-WWII, where his fame saw him entangled in political schemes. This highly anticipated film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was a powerful biopic that examined Oppenheimer’s brilliance, accomplishments and flaws.

The movie quickly gained pop-culture fame due to its release on the same day as the Barbie movie. Fans of both films and films in general dubbed the day as Barbenheimer and movie lovers flocked the theaters to see the double feature. ....................

Barbie

PG-13 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Stars: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa

2023 Blockbusters Rae | Box Office Gross Worldwide (according to IMDB): $1,441,801,376 At first glance, this movie may seem like a film for kids about the legendary Barbie toy. But director Greta Gerwig created a film where Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and existence.

While the movie is colorful and funny, it also explores femininity and existentialism as Barbie leaves her world and enters the real world.

With bright pink posters and glittering commercials, the Barbie movie seemed like the film for girls and women who want to be reminded of the joy that is the Barbie doll. However, the Barbenheimer double feature allowed the film to gain immense popularity among all film enthusiasts, drawing crowds of men of all ages to see what the hype was about. ....................

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes PG-13 | Action, Adventure, Drama | Stars: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis | Box Office Gross Worldwide (according to IMDB): $244,813,968 The long-awaited prequel to The Hunger Games series was released in November of this year. The film follows a young President Snow, Coriolanus Snow, as he mentors and

develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games trilogy was published in 2008-2010 and was an immediate hit for young readers. The movie series, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, produced four movies from 2012 to 2015.

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Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse

PG | Action Animation | Adventure| Stars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac | Box Office Gross Worldwide (according to IMDB): $690,516,673 In the second installation of Miles Morales’ journey as Spiderman, Miles catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.

While animated films are often seen as children’s movies, this film quickly became popular with Marvel fans of all ages.

The film’s quick wit, incredible graphics, intricate storyline and plot twists all added up to create a cult favorite.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

PG-13 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe WallerBridge, Antonio Banderas | Box Office Gross Worldwide (according to IMDB): $383,936,057 In the latest installment of Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford reprised his role as Archaeologist Indiana Jones. Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.

This is the fifth Indiana Jones movie. The first movie, Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981. Fans of the action series were thrilled to see Jones on a new adventure as he wrestles to fit in a world that seems to have outgrown him and picks up his whip to once again save a powerful artifact.

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Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. The family’s world changes when their father steps down from the company. They begin to fight for control which exposes the family’s lack of morals and redeeming values.

The first season of Succession premiered in 2018, and this year the fourth and final season aired.

As the betrayal and tensions grew, fans were eager to see the conclusion to the Roy family drama. All four seasons are now available to stream on MAX. ....................

Mardsen, Alan Barinholtz Jury Duty follows the workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a juror who is unaware the entire case is fake. Everyone involved in the trial is an actor except for him and everything happening around him has been carefully planned.

Throughout the eight episodes of this standalone series, viewers watched Ronald’s reactions to the oddball characters that say and do outlandish things throughout the trial. The show can be streamed on Freevee. ....................

Jury Duty (Amazon’s Freevee | Comedy, Mockumentary )

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he rises to the challenge, people to the point of desperately wanting to despite the forces within leave their presence. The the club that don’t want quirky characters put him to succeed. themselves into awkward This hilarious and and ridiculous situations heartening series began in where everyone around 2020 and released its third them gets violently and final season this year. uncomfortable, including Ted Lasso had fans across the viewers. the U.S. and U.K. hooked While some viewers into the sports comedy, might not like the drama series. The series can uncomfortable laughter be streamed on Apple TV. this show elicits, it’s com.................... parable to a train wreck The Last of Us that you can’t look away (HBO | Adventure, from. The first season (TV posters Drama) premiered in 2019 and from IMDB | imdb.com) Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, the second in 2021. This Anna Torv year, Robinson and his team released the After a global pandemic destroys civilithird season which got people hooked again. zation, Joel, a hardened survivor is hired The show can be streamed on Netflix. .................... to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old, out of a quarantine zone. The task starts as a small Ted Lasso (Apple TV | job, but quickly turns into a brutal journey Comedy, Drama) as they travel across the U.S. and depend on Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah each other for survival.

Waddingham, Jeremy Swift The Last of Us series is based off a popular American football coach Ted Lasso heads video game that came out in 2013. The show to London to manage AFC Richmond, a was a quick hit with video game enthusiasts struggling English Premier League soccer and action fans across the globe. The first team. Lasso knows nothing about soccer/ season can be streamed on MAX. football, but with enthusiasm and positivity

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n solemn remembrance, we honor the lives of those who departed this year, reflecting on the tapestry of moments they wove into our collective existence. Each soul, a unique melody in life’s symphony, has left an indelible mark on the hearts they touched. In their absence, we find strength in memories and the enduring impact of their presence. May their legacies shine as guiding stars, inspiring us to cherish our fleeting time and embrace the profound connections that define our shared human experience. In the tapestry of life, their threads remain, weaving a timeless narrative of love, resilience, and remembrance.

JUNE

• Astrud Gilberto, samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter (March 29, 1940-June 5, 2023) • The Iron Sheik, wrestler and actor (March 15, 1942-June 7, 2023) • Treat Williams, actor (Dec. 1, 1951-June 12, 2023) • Cormac McCarthy, author (July 20, 1933-June 13, 2023) Henry Kissinger Dianne Feinstein

JANUARY

• Jeff Beck, guitarist (June 24, 1944-Jan. 10, 2023) • Lisa Marie Presley, singer and songwriter (Feb. 1, 1968-Jan. 12, 2023) • David Crosby, singer, songwriter, and guitarist (Aug. 14, 1941-Jan. 18, 2023) • Cindy Williams, actress and producer (Aug. 22, 1947-Jan. 25, 2023) • Bobby Hull, ice hockey player (Jan. 3, 1939-Jan. 30, 2023)

competition adjudicator (April 25, 1944-April 22, 2023) • Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, and civil rights activist (March 1, 1927-April 25, 2023) • Jerry Springer, broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and politician (Feb. 13, 1944-April 27, 2023)

Tony Bennett

investor, and philanthropist (Jan. 1, 1924-Nov. 28, 2023) • Henry Kissinger, diplomat, political scientist, geopolitical consultant, and politician (May 27, 1923-Nov. 29, 2023)

JULY

• Burt Bacharach, composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist (May 12, 1928-Feb. 8, 2023) • Raquel Welch, actress and model (Sept. 5, 1940-Feb. 15, 2023) • Richard Belzer, actor, comedian and author (Aug. 4, 1944-Feb. 19, 2023)

Jim Brown

• Jane Birkin, actress and singer (Dec. 14, 1946-July 16, 2023) • Tony Bennett, jazz and traditional pop singer (Aug. 3, 1926-July 21, 2023) • Sinéad O’Connor, singer, songwriter, and activist (Dec. 8, 1966-July 26, 2023) • Alan Arkin, actor and filmmaker (March 26, 1934-June 29, 2023) • Paul Reubens, actor and comedian (Aug. 27, 1952-July 30, 2023)

MARCH

MAY

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• Chaim Topol, actor, singer, and illustrator (Sept. 9, 1935-March 8, 2023) • Lance Reddick, actor and musician (June 7, 1962-March 17, 2023)

• David McCallum, actor and musician (Sept. 19, 1933-Sept.

25, 2023) • Brooks Robinson, American baseball player (May 18, 1937Sept. 26, 2023) • Sir Michael Gambon, actor (Oct. 19, 1940-Sept. 27, 2023) • Dianne Feinstein, politician (June 22, 1933-Sept. 28, 2023)

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• Gordon Lightfoot, singer-songwriter and guitarist (Nov. 17, 1938-May 1, 2023) • Vida Blue, baseball player (July 28, 1949-May 6, 2023) • Jim Brown, football fullback, civil rights activist, and actor (Feb. 17, 1936-May 18, 2023) • Tina Turner, singer, songwriter and actress (Nov. 26, 1939-May 24, 2023)

• Robbie Robertson, musician (July 5, 1943-Aug. 9, 2023) • Bob Barker, media personality and animal rights advocate (Dec. 12, 1923-Aug. 26, 2023)

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OCTOBER

• Burt Young, actor, author, and painter (April 30, 1940-Oct. 8, 2023) • Rudolph Isley, singer-songwriter (April 1, 1939-Oct. 11, 2023) • Piper Laurie, actress (Jan. 22, 1932-Oct. 14, 2023) • Suzanne Somers, actress, author, and businesswoman (Oct. 16, 1946-Oct. 15, 2023) • Richard Roundtree, actor and model (July 9, 1942-Oct. 24, 2023)

DECEMBER

• Sandra Day O’Connor, attorney, politician, and jurist (March 26, 1930-Dec. 1, 2023) • Norman Lear, screenwriter and producer (July 27, 1922-Dec. 5, 2023) —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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• Len Goodman, ballroom dancer, dance teacher, and dance

Tina Turner

• Jimmy Buffett, musician and singer-songwriter (Dec. 25, 1946Sept. 1, 2023)

• Bobby Knight, basketball coach (Oct. 25, 1940-Nov. 1, 2023) • Rosalynn Carter, writer, activist, humanitarian and first lady of the United States (Aug. 18, 1927-Nov. 19, 2023) • Mary Cleave, engineer and NASA astronaut from Great Neck (Feb. 5, 1947-Nov. 27, 2023) • Charlie Munger, businessman,

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2023: Remembering The Departed

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People are sure living longer. The year 2023, as with all others, saw the passing of American notables. Many of those that did perish lived longer than anyone could have imagined in, say, 1923.

Jim Brown, the legendary football star, who died in May, was a Manhasset native. A foursport star at Manhasset High School, Brown was an All-American at Syracuse University before beginning a Hall of Fame career with the Cleveland Browns. He was a three-time MVP for Cleveland, while leading them to an NFL championship in 1964.

A New Yorker who impacted the world scene was Henry Kissinger. One of the world’s most recognizable men, Kissinger served as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State in the administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Détente with the Soviet Union, the opening to Mainland China, laying the groundwork for the Panama Canal Treaty and the Camp David Accords were hallmarks of Kissinger’s tireless diplomacy.

Queens County was the setting for the most popular television program of the 1970s.

Norman Lear, who died in December, was the creator of All In The Family and its lovable

protagonist, Archie Bunker. Lear’s other credits include Maude, Sanford and Son, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, O’Connor, to liberals, became a pleasant surprise, providing a liberal swing vote on decisions regarding abortion, affirmative action, and gay rights.

Also close to home, we said goodbye—and thanks—to Tony Bennett, an Astoria native and a singer beloved by four generations of Americans; Burt Young, a Port Washington resident and the irresistible “Paulie” of the Rocky franchise; and Burt Bacharach, prolific songwriter and Forest Hills native.

On the literary front, Long Island native Louise Gluck, winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature, passed away in April.

By winning the Nobel, Gluck joined such luminaries as Sinclair Lewis, Eugene O’Neil, Pearl Buck, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Toni Morrison, and Bob Dylan. The prolific novelist Cormac McCarthy, author of numerous novels, including The Road, which, word-forword, might be the most intense fiction in American fiction, died in June.

From the world of entertainment, passings included Friends star Matthew Perry, who met an untimely death at 54; Harry Belafonte,

Rosalynn Carter on Metroliner train, October 1977 Photo source Wikimedia who died at age 96; plus Raquel Welch, movie actress and the brunette answer to Marilyn Monroe; and Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of The King.

New York sports fans lost many longtime favorites. Joe Christopher was a member of the 1962 Mets, baseball’s most lovable also-rans. Willis Reed was team captain of the 1969 and 1973 World Champion New York Knickerbockers; Johnny Green also starred.

On the diamond, Joe Pepitone, Brooklyn native and first baseman for the championship Yankees teams of the early 1960s,

passed away as did Ron Hodges, longtime backstop for the Mets. Other deaths included Frank Howard, the mighty slugger for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Senators who also briefly managed the Mets, and Tim McCarver, former catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, known for years as a voice of the Mets.

The year ended with the passing of Rosalynn Carter, the “First Lady from Plains.”

Ms. Carter’s husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, was released from hospice care to attend his wife’s funeral.

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A Year Of Crime

Gilgo Beach murderer’s arrest and DWIs lead crime news

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Rex Heuermann Arrested in Gilgo Beach Murders On July 13, Massapequa Park resident Rex Heuermann was arrested in the unsolved case of the Gilgo Beach murders.

The case had been unsolved since the 2010 discovery of nine human remains near Ocean Parkway.

Heuermann is charged in the first degree and second degree for the 2009 murder of 24-year-old Melissa Barthelemy, the 2010 murder of 22-year-old Megan Waterman and the 2009 murder of 27-year-old Amber Lynn Costello. While the defendant is not yet charged with any crimes related to the 2007 disappearance and murder of 25-year-old Maureen Brainard-Barnes, he is the prime suspect in her death and the investigation.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney explained that when he took office in January of 2022, he sought to prioritize the Gilgo investigation. The Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force of investigators, analysts, prosecutors and law enforcement was formed, utilizing the Grand Jury for its power and reach in obtaining documents, interviewing witnesses and keeping secrecy.

The defendant pleaded not guilty and has not yet been sentenced for these crimes.

A Series of Tragic Deaths Caused by DWIs

This year was yet another wake-up call to just how serious driving while intoxicated or under the influence could be.

On May 3, Amandeep Singh allegedly drove a 2021 Dodge Ram TRX south at high speed in the northbound lanes on North Broadway in Jericho. The defendant then reportedly crashed his vehicle into an oncoming Alfa Romeo that contained four teenage passengers. Due to the force of the impact, 14-year-olds Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, who were seated on the right side of the Alfa Romeo, were killed instantly.

Singh allegedly fled the crash scene and was apprehended nearby by members of the Nassau County Police Department. He is facing charges including driving while ability impaired by a combined influence of alcohol and a drug and two counts of driving while intoxicated.

On Aug. 6, Michael Deangelo, 32, of Lindenhurst, was allegedly driving westbound at a high rate of speed on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa when he collided with three additional vehicles. Patrice Huntley, 60, of Flushing, and his children Jeremiah, 10, and Hannah Huntley, 13, both of Uniondale, were pronounced dead at the scene. Chantel Solomon, 6, of Uniondale. later succumbed to her injuries. Deangelo was charged with driving while ability impaired.

On Aug. 12, Sotirios Spanos, 32, of Syosset, was traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard in the vicinity of Moores Hill Road in Laurel Hollow when he crossed over the yellow divider and collided with a Ferrari Convertible traveling westbound, killing Ismenia and Odalis Urena, both 37, of Syosset. Spanos was charged with driving while intoxicated. The Urenas are survived by two young children.

For over a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders have gone unsolved. This year saw a break in the case. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

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n 2023, Nassau County residents observed political controversy among local and national leaders. It was a year defined by upheaval in Congress and spats between local politicians.

Here are Anton Media Group’s picks for 2023’s political highlights: Ex-Congressman George Santos Now-former NY-03 Congressman George Santos was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 1, less than a year into his two-year term, with a vote of 311 in favor and 114 against. He was one of only a handful in history to do so. He faced the expulsion vote just a few weeks after the House Ethics Committee released a mostly negative 56-page report on his actions during and after the 2022 campaign.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul formally announced on Dec. 5 that a special election would be held on February 13, 2024, to fill the seat vacated by Santos, that date being within 70 to 80 days of his departure, as per U.S. law.

Critics say that signage at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre makes Bruce Blakeman the lead singer, so to speak. (Photo by James Rooney) Las Vegas Sands On May 22, the Nassau County Legislature voted to approve a lease contract between Las Vegas Sands and Nassau County for Sands’ use of lands surrounding the Nassau Hub for a casino and entertainment complex, pending Sands’ receipt of a casino license from the New York State Gaming Commission.

The vote, which was 17-1 in favor of approval, followed months of public campaigning for and against the new casino.

Harry Chapin Concert In August, news broke that the annual Harry Chapin tribute concert at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, postponed from July 16 due to rain, had been canceled due to conflicts between organizers, performers, and county leadership.

Before the re-scheduled concert, longtime show organizer and musician Stuart Markus and various musicians noticed that new signage in the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre seemed to make Bruce Blakeman’s name

more the focus than Harry Chapin’s.

In a letter, Blakeman accused Markus of taking issue with his political identification rather than the signs. Legislator Arnold Drucker has also taken issue with how Blakeman has associated himself with the concert series and Legislator Joshua Lafazan chimed in, proposing a bill removing local officials’ names from unrelated public signage.

Response to the Israel-Hamas war Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was the lead speaker at rallies showing support for Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.

Blakeman assured county residents that all necessary precautions had been carried out, adding that all special units have been activated, including mounted police, the canine unit, aviation and emergency services, and the Bureau of Special Operations.

Since the attacks, pro-Israel and Palestine rallies have been seen across Long Island and New York City.

State and local politicians, including New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Charles Schumer, quickly and forcefully denounced the attack.

Politicians have also been speaking out against about a rise of antisemitism on college campuses.

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‘90s Resurgence

The trends of the ‘90s made a raging comeback this year. Younger generations are drawing inspiration from “the decades”—mainly in their clothing. Even celebrities are joining in on the resurgence, which only influences the trends more.

Designer fashion brands, from Coach to Dior, are displaying these trends in their collections and fashion shows. Social media also influenced the return of the ‘90s in the younger generation, with Gen Z all over TikTok sharing their outfits, hairstyles and makeup that resembles the older decade.

Slicked back hair, eclectic eyeshadow and mesh tops are only a few returning trends that are sweeping the generation.

Low-Rise Pants From denim to cargo, low-rise pants have become exceedingly popular. Many of the low-rise cuts are featured on baggy jeans, with the trend of “mom jeans” coming back in style as well. Low-rise jeans can be styled with tanks and corsets for a variety of occasions.

Corset Tops From full length pieces to cropped bralettes, corsets have become increasingly prominent in the wardrobe of the younger generations. Lacy, strapless and satin are common designs for these tops— which are often paired with other ‘90s styles such as low-rise jeans and maxi skirts.

Platform Shoes Classic ‘90s brands such as Converse, Steve Madden and Doc Martens have new styles featuring a

Let’s Get Cozy

Fall fashion trends embraced cozy and chic styles. Oversized sweaters, earthy tones, and chunky boots defined the season’s aesthetic, while leather pieces and knitwear added an edge of sophistication.

Accessories like scarves and hats completed the look, blending warmth and elegance for a perfect autumn wardrobe.

Faux Fur Faux fur has surged as a sustainable and stylish trend, offering the luxurious look and feel of real fur without harm to animals.

In response to ethical and environmental

concerns, fashion enthusiasts increasingly opt for faux fur, fostering a compassionate and chic approach to staying warm and fashionable.

Puffer Jackets Puffer jackets have become a ubiquitous fashion trend, celebrated for their unbeatable warmth and urban appeal. With their quilted design and insulating materials, these cozy, yet trendy, garments have transcended outdoor utility to become a statement piece, reflecting a fusion of practicality and style in contemporary fashion.

Chunky Boots Chunky boots were a winter musthave, offering a perfect blend of style and practicality. Their robust soles and heavy construction provide warmth, traction, and protection from the elements. These boots exude an edgy, urban aesthetic that pairs effortlessly with winter outfits, adding a bold statement to cold-weather fashion.

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Doin‛ A Science: Frozen Bubbles

Making frozen bubbles is a beautiful, fascinating experiment you can do as soon as the temperature drops below freezing. The colder it is, the more likely your bubbles will freeze. Try to find a spot that is sheltered from wind. If it’s breezy the bubbles will pop or blow away before they can freeze. IMPORTANT: this experiment is not easy. It will take exactly the right conditions to produce the frozen bubbles.

Be patient! If the first try doesn’t succeed, try again the next time the temperature drops.

Bubbles are comprised of three layers: two soapy ones with one water layer in between. It’s the water layer that freezes. This bubble solution uses corn syrup to add strength and thicken the mixture, while the sugar encourages crystal formation.

Materials: • 1 cup warm water • 2.5 tablespoons corn syrup • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2.5 tablespoons dish soap • Straws • a plastic container or bowl, preferably with a lid Add the warm water to the container. Stir the corn syrup in until the water is almost clear.

Add the sugar to the mixture and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Animal Fact!

Uakari

Uakari is the common name for the New World monkeys of the genus Cacajao. Their bodies are covered with long, loose hair but their heads are bald. They have almost no subcutaneous fat, so their bald faces appear almost skull-like. These monkeys have the most striking red facial skin of any primate.

Females choose their mates based on how red the male‛s face is. Evidence suggests that the red facial coloration reflects the health of the primate.

The four species of uakari currently recognized are all found in the north-western Amazon basin. They have been observed both in small groups and in larger troops of up to 100. When traveling through the forest they move in the lower branches of the trees, though when foraging they also go up to the canopy.

They mostly eat fruit, and unlike other fruit eaters will consume a large amount of unripe fruit with their specialized teeth.

They also eat flowers, seeds, invertebrates, Question: buds and leaves.

I sometimes run, Gently mix in the dish soap but I cannot walk. until just combined; if you overmix it will make a What am I? foamy, bubbly mess. Set the Answer: container outside or in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill.

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When the solution is ready, dip your straw into the chilled mixture. Blow gently onto something to hold the bubble; snow is perfect if you have some! Pull the straw away once the bubble is formed, before it freezes.

Bald Uakari male.

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f you are a pet owner or have been following mainstream media, you have likely heard of a “mystery virus” that is sweeping the nation and killing dogs. While this virus is keeping pet owners and animal care professionals vigilant, it is not new, nor a mystery, nor generating notable reported cases locally.

For several weeks, we had been attempting to speak with several veterinary professionals about the virus, but could not gain any conclusive or reportable information to share with our readers. On Dec. 5, we attended a virtual information session with Dr. Eve Pugh, DVM, CVA, CCRP, an emergency room veterinarian at Veterinary Emergency Group and her husband Jeris Pugh, owner of Martial Arfs dog training and fitness facility, both in Carle Place to learn about this “mystery virus” and how to best protect our dogs from it.

“We have all been hearing a lot in the media as it relates to a ‘new dog disease’ that has been spreading through different states,” Jeris Pugh said. “As owner of the Martial Arfs, we have a lot of clients who are concerned; I thought it would be best if we brought in a professional to speak to everybody about what she knows and what she’s been experiencing.”

Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), commonly known as kennel cough, is a contagious respiratory infection affecting dogs. It is characterized by a group of viral and bacterial agents that cause inflammation in the upper respiratory tract. While often not life-threatening, CIRDC can lead to discomfort, persistent coughing, and a compromised immune system.

Dr. Eve Pugh, a 25-year veterinarian, has been following the medical updates and the published research, including reports

published by J. Scott Weese, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and a microbiologist at the University of Guelph, whose research includes microbiome assessment, antimicrobial resistance and infection control.

“Weese said CIRDC has come to the forefront in the news right now, but it is a background disease; it’s there all the time,” Dr. Pugh said. “In my own research, I found information from 2010 talking about this, so this is not new.”

She added Weese has reported that CIRDC is being tracked, but they have not identified any new pathogens; it is still the same old pathogens.

Transmission The disease is contagious and spreads through respiratory secretions from infected dogs. This can occur through direct contact, such as sniffing or licking, or through exposure to contaminated surfaces like water bowls, toys, and shared spaces in kennels or dog parks. Airborne transmission is possible, making CIRDC a concern in places with a high concentration of dogs.

“The incubation period is usually two to three days; [the dog gets the virus], but they do not show signs for two to three days, but it can be up to four to five weeks depending on the type of which pathogen we’re talking about,” Dr. Pugh said. “It’s usually self limiting, meaning a lot of the dogs don’t need any treatment at all.”

Symptoms The clinical signs of CIRDC closely

resemble those of a common cold in humans.

Dogs with kennel cough typically exhibit a persistent dry, hacking cough, sometimes accompanied by a nasal discharge. Other symptoms may include sneezing, lethargy, reduced appetite, and in severe cases, fever.

While most cases are mild, complications can arise, especially in puppies, elderly dogs, or those with weakened immune systems.

Diagnosis Veterinarians diagnose CIRDC based on clinical signs, history of recent exposure to other dogs, and sometimes through laboratory tests. Nasal and throat

swabs may be collected to identify specific pathogens.

The diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation and history.

“I work in a very busy [veterinary emergency room] in the middle of Nassau County; I can tell you that in the past six months, I have not seen any increase, zero increase in respiratory diseases coming through the door,

or severe respiratory diseases going through the door,” Dr. Pugh said. “That’s not exact science, but I would say that I’m probably on the pulse of this situation in terms of if the numbers were going up, I would see them walking through the door.”

Pugh said her veterinary group is erring on the side of caution, being vigilant and stocking up on supplies that might be necessary, should an outbreak occur.

Treatment Treatment for kennel cough focuses on managing symptoms. Antibiotics may be prescribed if a bacterial component is suspected, targeting agents like Bordetella.

Cough suppressants and anti-inflammatory medications can provide relief. Rest and isolation from other dogs are crucial to prevent spread. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.

Prevention Vaccination is a key preventive measure against CIRDC. The kennel cough vaccine often includes protection against Bordetella bronchiseptica and other viral components. Regular boosters are recommended for dogs in high-risk environments, such as boarding facilities or dog shows. Good hygiene practices, such as regular cleaning of shared spaces and equipment, also help minimize the risk of transmission.

Dr. Pugh suggested that pet parents always stay vigilant and use reputable and accredited sources to learn about any disease or illness, such as American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org) or the New York State Veterinary Medical Society (www. nysvms.org) to stay informed, including your own pet’s veterinary professional.

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t was an amazing year for Paul Dulanto of Massapequa High School. The senior has committed to play baseball with Stony Brook University.

Dulanto started playing baseball seemingly from infancy. “I’ve been playing baseball my whole life, ever since I was a kid. I knew that was going to be... if I was going to play a

college sport, that (baseball) would be it...

Baseball was just the sport I knew I wanted to go to the next level with.”

What made Dulanto fall in love with baseball? According to the senior, “The excitement, the thrill of succeeding. And even when you fail, being able to come back from those failures and succeed next time. Also, the bonds I’ve created throughout all my traveling. I met so many people I would never have been able to meet without it, and they’re bonds that I’ll keep for a lifetime.”

Dulanto has also spent the last three years playing for Massapequa High’s football team, as their quarterback. While baseball was Dulanto’s first love, his ability to play football was never guaranteed.

“I’ve always wanted to play, but when I was born I had heart surgery, so in the early years of my life, it was recommended I not play. But my father actually played for Massapequa football, so I’d aways ask to play. And then we spoke to the doctor and they finally cleared me for it.”

Dulanto was on both teams when they won their respective Long Island Championships. He fondly recalls the football before-game meetups to prepare and get excited, and the after-game tailgates to celebrate their victories. “You play a long game, you’re shot, you’re tired, you’re hungry, and [the parents] have everything waiting for you. It was the best.” For baseball, Dulanto would talk through strategies with his pitcher and mentally lock himself in for the game.

While he has loved his time with the football team, Dulanto is excited for this next chapter

with Stony Brook baseball, especially being able to challenge himself on a whole new level. “The competition is getting even better. Everyone is good at that level, being Division-1, so you’re going to get everyone’s best,” he explained. “You’re not really going to get any off-days, every day is going to be a challenge. But that only makes you better.

The senior has learned countless lessons from his lifelong commitment to sports. “The main one for me is how to work hard and overcome adversity,” he said. “The dreams and goals you have within your sport aren’t going to happen overnight. You have to work hard for them. And you can’t just work hard for one day, you have to work hard over a long period of time.”

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impact real estate. If there have been notable improvements or changes in Long Island’s infrastructure, such as transportation or amenities, it could influence property values and desirability.

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eal estate markets are influenced by economic conditions, including interest rates and employment. Housing supply and demand, government policies, and market sentiment play vital roles. Demographic trends, local economic factors, and global events impact property values. Technological advancements, sustainability, credit availability, and health crises further shape the ever-changing real estate landscape. Here are some of the issues that have been noted across Long Island this year.

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Pre-pandemic Trends

Before the pandemic, Long Island had experienced a stable and competitive real estate market. The region is known for its diverse housing options, from suburban neighborhoods to coastal communities, catering to a range of preferences.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced real estate trends globally, and Long Island is no exception. The shift towards remote work has altered housing priorities, with many individuals seeking more spacious homes, home offices, and properties with outdoor amenities.

Remote Work and Housing Preferences

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to increased demand for homes that accommodate a flexible lifestyle. Long Island, with its proximity to New York City and relatively more suburban setting, has become an attractive option for those looking to escape the urban environment while still having access to the city.

Interest Rates

Inventory and Prices

Government Policies and Economic Factors

One key factor influencing the real estate market is housing inventory. A limited supply of homes, coupled with high demand, can lead to increased property prices. This scenario has been observed in various parts of the country, including suburban areas.

Mortgage interest rates play a significant role in the real estate market. Lower interest rates can encourage homebuying and potentially drive demand.

Conversely, rising interest rates may impact affordability and slow down the market.

Government policies and economic conditions can also shape the real estate landscape.

Stimulus packages, unemployment rates, and broader economic stability can influence individuals’ confidence in making

significant financial decisions, such as buying or selling a home.

Trends in Property Types

The types of properties in demand can shift based on market conditions. For example, during the pandemic, there has been a noticeable interest in suburban and rural properties compared to urban apartments. Long Island’s mix of suburban and coastal properties may have seen varying trends in different areas.

Local Developments and Infrastructure

Investments in local infrastructure and developments can

Nassau County reported a residential closed median sale price of $735,000 in September 2023, an increase of 5.20 percent from $699,000, reported in September 2022. There were 912 closed residential sales transactions and 848 pending transactions reported in September 2023, following 1,208 closed and 1,020 pending transactions reported the month prior.

The OneKey MLS Regional Area reported a closed median sale price of $630,000 in September 2023, representing an increase of five percent as compared to the reported $600,000 in September 2022.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). We live with imperfect things more happily when they are about the same amount of imperfection as the neighbor seems to be dealing with. Perhaps you’d be better off without the emotional rigamarole that comes with sizing up the competition, but this week, it would be silly to fight the urge. Everyone compares. Just try not to spend much time on it.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Welcome diverse opinions, approaches and styles.

People are not going to do things the way you expect or prefer this week, and that’s the beauty of it. The healing of society hinges on people who can listen to one another without the intent to persuade or emerge as victors.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no way to simulate a social life. No theoretical knowledge could ever duplicate its unpredictable course. The education you get from talking to people and getting to know them through real-time social interactions will be an invaluable key to your thriving, so say “yes” to the invites.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The plans don’t matter as much as feeling good about them. Your well-being will be enhanced by a relaxed approach. Keep reminding yourself that not all progress comes from work. A magical unfolding will be a hands-off, natural progression moved along by hundreds of tiny decisions and outcomes of your day-to-day life of best intentions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Compliments pepper your week, but these bright reminders of your wonderful qualities will only power you to the extent you believe them. That caveat is what makes complimenting you so tricky. Only those who tend to specifics will get it right. You’ll also love the challenge of giving others accolades that land.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This week encourages you to develop strategies to help you manage and work through emotions effectively. You don’t expect the world to be forthcoming with trigger warnings. Instead, you’ll spend as much time in safe spaces as possible; you’ll navigate toward the light, and you’ll create boundaries to protect your feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Know where you’re going logistically, strategically, physically, but don’t plot your point spiritually. What you seek is not a place, nor is it a feeling or even a state of being. It’s acceptance. What you seek is to lose your need of seeking. You’ll be visited by an expansive peace this week.

Let it in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The pretty picture of nostalgia is inaccurate, clinging to only the good parts of the past. Future fantasies are equally unhelpful because the ideal scenario for that time is impossible to know in this one. Dig your heels into reality. Delight happens when you commit deeply to loving, tolerating or working with all that is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t try to do too many new things at a time.

Choose one small improvement to work on. It is through a small but daily practice that you’ll be able to give your future self a gift -- something you’ve always wanted. You’ll create a habit that gives you energy because you don’t have to use your precious and limited daily reserves of willpower on it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Among the blessings of the week is the affirming feeling of being around someone who totally gets you. This person could possibly be a stranger. Sometimes, those who have the least information can be the most open to the immediate experience of each other, what we’re feeling and what we need.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll act on strong intuition with stellar results. When you see what you want, you’ll recognize it immediately, grab on and hold tight. Family, work and love will all mix together in one beautiful recipe for your emotional nutrition and thriving. More highlights: A fine teacher will help you go to the bank with what you learn. You’ll also become an expert at giving direction and instruction in certain areas. Let others know how you like to be helped and, while they’re at it, delighted.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Though brevity is the soul of wit, it can also be the cause of misunderstanding. This week, it’s more important to be thorough than witty. Be a generous and abundant communicator. Double back to check if what you’ve said has been understood. Don’t be afraid to reiterate. Excellent communication will win you hearts, minds and money.

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NORTH ♠83 ♥K Q J 9 6 ♦J83 ♣K 9 8 WEST EAST ♠ 10 9 7 2 ♠654 ♥7 4 ♥5 3 2 ♦ 10 7 4 ♦K65 ♣ Q 10 6 5 ♣J 7 4 3 SOUTH ♠AKQJ ♥ A 10 8 ♦AQ92 ♣A 2 The bidding: North East South West Pass Pass 2♣ Pass 2♦ Pass 2 NT Pass 4 NT Pass 5♦ Pass 5♥ Pass 5♠ Pass 5 NT Pass 6 NT Opening lead — ten of spades.

Accurate slam bidding is one of the most reliable ways of evaluating the skill of a partnership.

Consider this deal from a regional team event some years ago. At the first table, the bidding went as shown.

South’s two-club opening was artificial and indicated either a gamegoing hand in a suit or a balanced hand with 22 to 24 high-card points.

North’s two-diamond response was also artificial and promised at least eight high-card points.

Two notrump identified the balanced type of hand, and four notrump asked South to name his four-card suits in ascending order.

Accordingly, South bid five diamonds and then five spades, identifying both of his four-card suits.

Five notrump asked South to choose the final contract, and South chose six notrump, making seven when the diamond finesse succeeded.

At the second table, the bidding was exceptionally short and sweet: North South Pass 1♣ 2♥ 5 NT 7♥ Pass South’s one-club bid was artificial and showed at least 17 high-card points and almost any distribution.

Two hearts by North indicated at least five hearts and not less than nine high-card points.

South thereupon invoked the Grand Slam Force convention by leaping to five notrump, asking North to bid seven hearts if he had two of the top three heart honors.

North duly obliged, and seven hearts was easily made without the need for a finesse by simply ruffing a club in dummy.

Tomorrow: A little bit of rope. ©2023 King Features Syndicate Inc.

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State Senators, Assemblymembers Speak Out Against Congestion Pricing JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

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n Monday, Dec. 11, Long Island’s New York State Senators, New York State Assemblymembers and Cathy Powell, President of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, gathered to call on the governor to end her support for the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s New York City Business District Tolling Program, also known as congestion pricing.

This new tax implemented by the MTA will cost Long Island commuters, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, tour buses and rideshare drivers up to $36 per day to enter anywhere south of 60th Street, Manhattan, including the financial district.

New York State Senators and Assemblymen are encouraging residents to voice opinions and make their voices heard during this 60-day public comment period taking place through the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.

“Congestion pricing is just Albany’s latest attack in their long war on New York’s suburbs,” said 7th District State Sen. Jack Martins. “Long Island always gets stuck holding the bag for the NYC-driven mistakes from Albany - today we again say, ‘enough.’”

According to the MTA, congestion pricing will improve quality of life by reducing traffic in Manhattan’s most congested areas. Fewer cars, the MTA states, means cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit throughout New York City.

“Drivers who pay the toll will spend less time sitting in traffic, and other vehicles — such as buses or emergency vehicles — will be able to move faster,” a press release from the MTA states. “The program will also raise

revenue to fund $15 billion for critical transit projects, such as upgrading to the signaling system, accessibility improvements, and expanding access to the transit system.”

The press release added that vehicles that enter the Central Business District will be tolled using E-ZPass. If the driver does not have E-ZPass, toll bills will be mailed to the address of the registered vehicle owner using Tolls by Mail.

The MTA Reform and Traffic Mobility Act requires MTA’s Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) to design, develop, build, and run this program. The act also designates that passenger vehicles only be

charged once each day for entering or staying in the Central Business District, the toll rates must change at different times and days, residents making under $60,000 receive a tax credit for tolls paid and emergency vehicles and vehicles transporting people with disabilities not be charged.

A report from the Traffic Mobility Review Board recommends that passenger vehicles are charged $15 and trucks are charged $24 to $36. Buses providing transit or commuter services will not be charged, but other buses will be charged $24 to $36. Motorcycles are recommended to be charged half of a pas-

senger vehicle. Yellow taxis, green cabs and black cars will be charged $1.25 and rideshares will be charged $2.50, 24 hours a day.

And drivers who paid a tunnel toll will receive a partial credit towards the congestion toll.

“Congestion toll rates should apply during the most congested times of the day – from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends,” the report states. “Toll rates should be 75 percent lower in the nighttime.”

Congestion pricing will likely begin in the spring.

New York Court Of Appeals Orders New Congressional Maps JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

The New York State Court of Appeals on Dec. 12 ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to redraw the congressional maps.

“In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC),” Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson wrote in the decision summary. “The Constitution demands that process, not districts drawn by courts.

Nevertheless, the IRC failed to discharge its constitutional duty. That dereliction is undisputed. The Appellate Division concluded

that the IRC can be compelled to reconvene to fulfill that duty; we agree. There is no reason the Constitution should be disregarded.”

The IRC, a bi-partisan, 10-person commission mandated to reflect the diversity of the state, was created in 2014 to provide independence and transparency and to protect minority voting rights and communities of interest.

The IRC was supposed to draw the maps for the 2022 election, but they were unable to reach a consensus, AP News reported.

The State Legislature then drew its map, which reportedly favored Democrats, and the Court of Appeals ruled that the state did not follow procedure in creating the maps.

An independent expert drew the maps that, along with strong Republican voter turnout, led to flipping seats in New York City and the suburbs.

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Long Island’s New York State Senators, New York State Assemblymembers and Cathy Powell, President of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, held a press conference at Mineola Station to criticize the MTA’s congestion pricing. (Photo courtesy the New York State Senate)

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M onday - F riday unt il the time of the hearing w hen al l interested pe rsons w il l be gi v en an oppor tuni ty to be heard.

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Democrats then filed a lawsuit, which went to the Court of Appeals, alleging that the court-drawn map was not supposed to be used for more than one election.

“We are pleased with the Court of Appeals’ decision and look forward to getting back to work with our colleagues as soon as possible to ensure that New York’s voters receive the benefit of the historic redistricting reforms they voted for in 2014,” said Ken Jenkins, chair of the IRC. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, whose representation includes a majority of the Town of Hempstead and City of Long Beach, accused “Albany Democrats” of subverting the will of New Yorkers.

“This push to gerrymander fairly drawn congressional lines is just the most recent iteration of the Democrats’ disregard for Long Island voters,” Rep D’Esposito said.

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LEGAL NOTICE I N CO R P O R AT E D V I L L AG E O F O L D BR O O K V I L L E 201 M cCO U N S L AN E O L D BR O O K V I L L E , N E W Y O R K 11545 N O T I CE I S HE R E BY G I V E N that a publ ic hearing w il l be hel d by and be fore the P l anning Board of the I ncorpor ated V il l ag e of O l d Brookvi l l e on J anua ry 4, 2024 at 6: 00 P .M . at the V il l age Hal l , 201 M cCouns L ane in said V il l age to consider the fol l ow ing: Appl ication for Site P l an R evi ew of a map entitl ed “ Site P l an” pr epa red by E dw ard P aul But t, Architect, dated Apr il 20, 2022, l ast revi sed O ctobe r 30, 2023 for a pool , pool pa tio, 3 pe rgol as, cabana, and firepit with seating

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Said application is on file and ope n to publ ic inspe ction at the V il l age Hal l , 201 M cCouns L ane, O l d Brookvi l l e, N ew Y ork be tw een the hour s of 9: 30 A.M . and 1: 30 M onday - F riday unt il the time of the hearing w hen al l interested pe rsons w il l be gi ve n an oppor tuni ty t o be heard.

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SCHOOL NEWS EXCEPTIONAL GLEN COVE STUDENT MUSICIANS EARN PRESTIGIOUS SPOTS IN THE LONG ISLAND STRING FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION Congratulations to the student musicians from Glen Cove City School District selected for the 2023-24 Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) in February 2024. The LISFA experience unites Long Island’s highly talented young string musicians.

Glen Cove High School students Nicole Lee (Division 9-10) and Avery Wang (Division 11-12) directed by James Guarini, along with Finley Middle School students Victoria Schnitzer (Division 6) and Mike Merino (Division 7-8), guided by orchestra teacher Chris Lippe, earned their positions based on their performance levels and scores at the prior year’s NYSSMA Festival. Participation in their school orchestra is also a requirement.

Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator Lawrence Nadel stated, “Congratulations to our Glen Cove students who were accepted to LISFA this year. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of

Mike, Victoria, Nicole, and Avery to the Orchestra Program, as well as the guidance provided by their music teachers along the way.

We are committed to providing authentic arts experiences for our Glen Cove students, enabling them to pursue professional opportunities in the Fine & Performing Arts.”

These students serve as inspira-

tion for the district’s instrumental music program.

The Long Island String Festival brings together exceptional string players from Nassau and Suffolk counties school districts to perform challenging orchestral pieces over a few days, culminating in a concert directed by esteemed conductors and educators. LISFA’s success is attributed to the

Left to right: Orchestra teacher Chris Lippe with Finley Middle School students Mike Merino and Victoria Schnitzer.

(Photos courtesy the Glen Cove City School District)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Glen Cove Rotary Shops For Kids At Target On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 the Glen Cove Rotary took students from the Glen Cove City School District shopping at the Target in Hicksville.

The students picked out their favorite coats, hats, gloves, socks, and pajamas. The local churches provided the transportation for the students to Target.

The Rotary Club has been

doing this project for over 30 years. It gives each of the volunteers such joy to see the happiness the students express in choosing each item. The volunteers included Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, District Governor Tom Crowley and Glen Cove Rotary President Toya Davis.

This project illustrates Rotary’s motto “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”

If you are interested in learning more about Rotary and helping the Glen Cove community, please contact Toya Davis at tdavis@tiegerman.org.

The club meets every Wednesday at The Downtown Cafe at 12 noon.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Rotary

dedication of Long Island’s string teachers, their talented students, supportive parents, and the quality of conductors who collectively celebrate the power of music.

For more information, visit

www.glencoveschools.org or stay updated on district news through Facebook at www.facebook.com/ glencovecityschools.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

LOCUST VALLEY STUDENT TAKE THE RADIO CITY STAGE Locust Valley High School junior Sara Nearenberg performed in front of thousands of people at Radio City Music Hall on Dec. 8 ahead of the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular.

Nearenberg, 16, performed with their classmates at Long Island High School for the Arts in Syosset, where they travel to halfway through the school day to hone their performing skills. The exclusive ensemble sang acapella versions of “Carol of the Bells” and “We Need a Little Christmas” before the Rockettes took to the stage.

Nearenberg made the last-minute decision to submit an audition tape and sang the Star-Spangled Banner as part of the audition process.

An Upper Brookville native, Nearenberg has always been encouraged to explore their passion for theater and performing by parents. When they were eightyears-old, Nearenberg attended Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights, New York and fell in love with the stage.

Nearenberg has been a constant for the Locust Valley High School chamber singers, concert chorale, Jesters and playing the trumpet in the jazz and symphonic bands throughout their first three years there. They often play the trumpet at school concerts and assemblies and take lead parts in the dramas and musicals.

Nearenberg has been inspired in Locust Valley by their music teach-

Locust Valley High School junior Sara Nearenberg performed in an exclusive ensemble from the Long Island High Schools for the Arts at Radio City Music Hall on Dec. 8 ahead of the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular.

(Photo courtesy the Locust Valley Central School District)

ers Vincent Guerra and Brianna Brickman. “They are so helpful and encouraging,” Nearenberg said.

“Teachers matter. So many people who have gone into the industry would not be there if it wasn’t for teachers who kept them going.”

“Witnessing Sara’s journey in the performing arts has been nothing short of extraordinary,” Locust Valley’s Coordinator of Instructional Technology and the Fine and Applied Arts AnnMarie Buonaspina said. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments...”

—Submitted by the Locust Valley Central School District

OBITUARY

The Glen Cove Rotary took students from the Glen Cove City School District shopping at the Target in Hicksville. (Photo courtesy the Glen Cove Rotary)

Antonetta Colangelo Antonetta Colangelo (nee Mossa), age 81, of Deer Park, New York (formally of Manhattan, NYC, Bayville, NY and Glen Cove, NY) passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Daughter of the late Rosa and Nick Mossa; loving wife of Frank for 60 beautiful years; loving mother of Renee DiFalco and Tracy A. Colangelo; devoted Grandmother of Nicole, Danielle, Michael, Ryan and Nicholas; devoted Great-grandmother of Mason. Sister of Mary Taranto (Carl) and Josephine Buccellato (Vincent); aunt to Laura, Lisa, Robbie, Michael, Erin, Kristen and Aiden. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Antonetta’s name are made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the American Heart Association.

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ne of the best parts of the holiday season is gathering in the living room with family and friends, enjoying some festive treats and putting on a holiday movie.

We’ve all seen the classics, like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Home Alone. And while it’s always fun to rewatch them, trying something new is also great.

Every year, streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video release movies just in time for the holidays. This year, Best.

Christmas. Ever!, Family Switch and Candy Cane Lane are available to watch from the comfort of your home.

Long Island Weekly watched these movies to tell you if it’s worth your time this holiday season. believable. But, it could serve as a great conversation piece over Best. Christmas. Ever!: Starring some drinks.Overall, Long Island Heather Graham, Brandy, Jason Weekly recommends watching Biggs and Matt Cedeño, this this movie over a glass of wine movie, available on Netflix, is or in the background as you practically two movies in one. decorate the tree or bake cookies.

The premise is rather simple: Jackie, played by Brandy, disFamily Switch: Starring cusses her family’s achievements Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, via a Christmas newsletter sent Emma Myers and Brady Noon, out every year. Charlotte, played this movie, available on Netflix,

by Heather Graham, receives is a good time reminiscent of the letter and sees it as bragging, Freaky Friday. This film follows a but when her family ends up family who has found themselves at Jackie’s, she learns that not growing distant from each other everything is as great as it seems, as they each lead very different as Jackie and her husband, played lives. They end up fighting with

by Matt Cedeño, were quietly one another and wishing, “you grieving. Most of the movie feels would know what it’s like to be like a Hallmark movie, and at me.” The parents and times, the script does not feel children, as well as

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Some of the script and jokes are cheesy and unbelievable, but there are a lot of funny moments.

Candy Cane Lane: Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross and Jillian Bell, Amazon Prime’s new holiday film, Lane follows Chris Candy Cane Lane, Carver, played by Eddie Murphy, on his journey to win the

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