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Neighbors in the News: Landmark on Main Street hosts Summerfest this weekend (See page 4) Calendar: Library hosts blood drive on Aug. 24 (See page 6) Sports: School sports field repaving (See page 9)

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August Town Board Meeting

New traffic signs, governmental transparency and condemning hateful speech JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

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n Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Town of North Hempstead hosted its August town board meeting. The meeting lasted over four hours, and the town board members listened to concerned residents discussing new traffic signs and updates to local laws.

This article will provide an overview important resolutions and discussions regarding Port Washington (District 6) and greater town news. Information has been gathered from the town board meeting, which can be viewed at any time on the town website (www.northhempsteadny.gov/livestream), with help from District 6 Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte’s newsletter.

Resolutions Adopted A public hearing was heard and approved to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Washington Place, Port Washington.

The adoption of this ordinance will establish a Full Stop northbound on Washington Place at its intersection with Murray Avenue.

A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Rainbow Sound for the repair of the PA System at Manorhaven Beach Park.

A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Milburn Flooring for Floor Repair at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter.

Public Hearing Dates Set The town board added many resolutions to the agenda for the Sept. 5 town board meeting that residents look forward to hearing more details about and discussing at next month’s town board meeting.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law establishing Chapter 58 of the Town Code to be entitled “Governmental Transparency.”

The resolution is being sponsored by Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey (District 4).

The purpose of the local law is to establish Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead to require the publication of certain documents and/or information on the town’s website in a matter that is searchable, in order to increase governmental openness and transparency by facilitating public access to Town Records, documents and information that is legally available, with a goal towards bringing about greater awareness, input and public participation in the conduct

Town of North Hempstead Aug. 8 town board meeting.

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of the affairs of Town Government.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter 19 of the Town Code entitled “Explosives.”

The purpose of the local law is to modify the regulations related to fireworks to ensure that firework displays are undertaken in a manner that promotes safety consistent with the provisions of New York State Penal Law Article 405.

A resolution set a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of ordinances affecting Guilford Road in Port Washington.

This request comes from Detective Tony Guzzello, Salem Principal and the Salem HSA. The adoption of these ordinances will add a school speed zone restriction and a morning time frame restriction on the presently posted Do Not Enter and One Way restriction on Guilford Road, east of Lynn Road.

A resolution setting a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Seaview Boulevard in Port Washington.

The adoption of this ordinance will establish No commercial vehicle parking restriction on the south side of Seaview Blvd, west of Osprey Court.

Public Comment The public comment portion of the town board meeting invites residents to speak for two minutes on issues, concerns or ideas to present to the town board.

At the August town board meeting, many Port Washington residents spoke on the recent event held in Port on Aug. 6, where a discussion panel was hosted titled ‘Saving Our Children.’ Jason Shurka hosted the discussion panel with special guest ‘Patriot Streetfighter,’ Scott McKay. The special guest speaker has been called out for extreme anti-government beliefs, homophobic and anti-Semitic discourse and being a conspiracy theorist. Knowing what the speaker posts on social media, speaks

about on podcasts, and at rallies, members of the Port community denounced this event.

Before the town board meeting NYS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti and Councilmember Dalimonte issued a statement on social media, reading: “Not in our town.” “Hate has no home here.”

“More than words on a lawn sign, it’s a commitment by our community to love our neighbor, to welcome strangers with open arms, and stand up to those who preach hate.

As not only residents of Port Washington but its elected representatives, it was so troubling to hear that someone peddling in vile, antisemitic tropes would be invited to speak here.

It is too easy to cross the line from speaking such hate to inciting one’s followers to act on it. Whether it motivates conspiracy theorists to fire shots in a Washington DC pizzeria, or to threaten the children of one of our Port Washington neighbors on social media, we cannot ignore the very real danger such hate can motivate.

There were no counter-protests or statements because we did not want to give this individual or what he stands for any more attention. We look forward to coming together in love and friendship at another time in the near future.

Because hate has no home here. Not in our Town.”

Shurka responded on Facebook to Councilmember Dalimonte and Assemblywoman Sillitt’s statement. He said, “It seems you have been misled. My family’s center and everything that happens there is all about love, and only love…Scott McKay may have his own political views that can come off in a radical way at some points, but he is not a man who is spreading hate whatsoever. It is not okay to censor anybody just because you don’t agree with their political views. Censorship is the new weapon in this country, and this has to stop.”

When McKay heard about the opposition

to the discussion panel, he took to Facebook to say, “Ok, Patriot Streetfighters, it’s time to activate the army. We’ve come under attack here in New York.”

At the town board meeting, concerned residents spoke to the town about their feelings regarding the event.

A concerned resident of Port Washington said, “The goal should be to reinforce the norms of tolerance, understanding, and solidarity. We tell ourselves that we are a loving, caring community. We need to go beyond telling and we need to prove it by reasserting and reaffirming our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. By reinforcing the message throughout the year and the coming years we can reduce and maybe even eliminate the hate that some people are trying to inject into our community.”

Another concerned resident of Port Washington said, “The guest speaker of the event, known for his violent rhetoric and wielding a tomahawk to intimidate school board members and elected officials, promotes a program called Tactical Civics through his popular QAnon podcast.

What is tactical civics? It’s a conspiratorial interpretation of our constitution that calls for the creation of local militias in every county in the US to, if they deem necessary, retake government and law enforcement for themselves.” The event speakers called this concerned resident’s family out for being against the event. He asked the town board to issue a statement on the issue.

At the town meeting, board members spoke out in agreement to denounce hatred.

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said, “I’m sure that all of us here agree that we condemn any hateful language.”

Councilmember Dennis Walsh said, “It’s just outrageous behavior, and I condemn it, and I would do anything to help stand against it.”

Councilmember Lurvey said, “I stand with you in denouncing antisemitism and denouncing harassment…I will do what ‘Not in Our Town’ says. I will not stand silent when in the face of bias, bigotry, harassment, or hatred.”

Councilmember Robert Troiano said, “As a member of the human race…I’m sorry that our community has to go through this…

I would very much support, and I would encourage that the town issue some form of a statement.”

Councilmember Dalimonte shared that she ordered more “Not in Our Town” signs and plans to distribute them to anyone who wants to stand up against hate. “We cannot remain silent,” she said.

While the event has passed, there is talk of hosting a second event in the area. The town board assures residents that there is no tolerance for hate in the Town of North Hempstead.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Landmark Summerfest Landmark on Main Street is inviting audiences to join them for Landmark Summerfest, a free outdoor concert taking place at the Sousa Memorial Bandshell in Port Washington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2023. The concert will combine talent from New Orleans and Long Island, featuring members of the New Orleans based Brass-A-Holics in addition to Lil’ Sammy and the Funked Up Daddies, a band local to Port Washington.

Sam Fox, founder of Lil’ Sammy, has promised that the night will include special guest musicians from across Long Island.

The musical lineup is meant to appeal to all tastes and will include classic rock, blues, funk, Motown, New Orleans style jazz, and more.

In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to Landmark’s Jeanne Rimsky Theater at 232 Main St. in Port Washington.

The Brass-A-Holics and Lil’ Sammy have collaborated multiple times in the past, including at a concert presented by Landmark in 2021. Lil’ Sammy and the Funked Up Daddies regularly perform at several venues throughout Long Island including Sullivan’s

Quay and La Motta’s in Port Washington.

The Brass-A-Holics are a staple of the New Orleans music scene and perform weekly at the Jazz Playhouse on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Landmark Summerfest is meant to kick off the Landmark fall season, which will have strong ties to New Orleans all season long. The season officially starts on Sept. 3 with New Orleans artist Anders Osborne.

Landmark’s Big Easy Gala on Nov. 4 will celebrate the food, drinks, and music of New Orleans including a performance by Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Landmark’s Executive Director, Richard Mayer, lived and worked in the New Orleans art scene for 14 years.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-for-profit community center that enhances the spirit and enriches the lives of the communities of Port Washington and surrounding regions.

Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St. in Port Washington, New York. More information is available through our box office at 516-767-6444.

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Thirty-Third Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act In the beginning of August, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and lit the Nassau County Executive Building in red. Special needs advocate Stella Spanakos, co-founder of The Nicholas Center in Port Washington, joined Nassau County to celebrate the

Stella Spanakos, co-founder of The Nicholas Center in Port Washington and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. (Photos from Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s Facebook)

anniversary.

According to Nassau County Clerk of Courts website, “The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.”

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined by government officials and special needs advocates to commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Tori Ear Piercing Opens On Main Street On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening of the new location of Tori Ear Piercing, located at 167 Main St. It was a festive atmosphere as owner Valentina Hartman and her daughter Tori cut the big pink ribbon.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Valentina was presented with certificates from the local officials who were present to congratulate her and wish her success. In addition to the officials and Chamber members,

there were representatives from the BID, the architects of the new studio and Valentina’s friends and family. All were treated to a tour of the sparkling clean and beautiful studio that is decked out in pink with lots of beautiful floral decorations. Then there were appetizers in the equally beautiful garden.

Chamber president Debbie Greco Cohen said the new studio is another welcome sign of Main Street’s revival.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

See the Brass-A-Holics on Aug. 20.

Brass-A-Holics. (Photos by Steve Sandick)

From the left: Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce; Gina Sillitti - NYS Assembly Member; N2 Design & Architecture representative; Tori Ear Piercing staff member Kaylee Kollmer; Gary Lewandowski - N2 Design & Architecture; Tori Ear Piercing staff member Ashley Yeung ; Michael Hartman - Valentina’s husband; Jeff Stone, Chamber of Commerce; Valentina Hartman – owner; Tori Yokemick - Valentina’s daughter; Maria Giraldo - Valentina’s mother; Mark Lerner; Debbie Greco Cohen - Chamber of Commerce; Mariann Dalimonte - Town Board Member; Frank Genese N2 - Design & Architecture. ; Jennifer DeSena - Town Supervisor; Denise Parredes - NYS Senator Jack Martins office; Kim Jones - Port Washington Living Magazine; Kathy Levinson - Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Santoli.

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Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers 12:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom) Eco-Photo Explorers will examine the historic past of Route 25 and its special place in the lives of all Long Islanders through photographs and stories. Join us for a fast paced tour of our own “Route 66” and see how many iconic places along the way you recognize! This is a hybrid program.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 19

Port Washington Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Port Washington Town Dock) The Port Washington Farmers’ Market is a local project managed by Port Washington-based non-profit Grassroots Environmental Education, every Saturday, rain or shine. Freshly picked

local produce, flowers grown without pesticides, cups of organic coffee and homemade bakery goods. Visit pwfarmersmarket.org to learn more.

Radio Flashback 7 p.m. (Manorhaven Beach Park) The Town of North Hempstead free summer events. See Radio Flashback (70s and 80s hits) in concert. Call 311 for more information.

SUNDAY, AUG. 20

Princess Day: Stories and Songs All Day (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) The Princesses will be returning to Hempstead House for a new, immersive event! Join us for an interactive day where families will step into the stories of their favorite fairytale characters. There are six sessions to register for throughout the day. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to buy tickets.

MONDAY, AUG. 21

Funday Monday 11 a.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Hometown USA Salute to the Troops. Call 311 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUG. 22

Hopalong Andrew 6:30 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) Family-themed event with Hopalong Andrew, a folk and western music artist who performs original and traditional cowboy-themed music. The Woodland Playground will be open.

Grab a bite to eat from The Big Cheese Food Truck, with lots of options for kids of every age, and enjoy dessert from the Preserve’s own ice cream cart. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to buy tickets.

Gentleman of Soul 7 p.m. (Martin “Bunky” Reid Park) The Town of North Hempstead free summer events. See Gentelmen of Souls in concert.

Call 311 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

Cricut Craft 6 p.m. (Library Hagedorn Meeting Room) Join us in making some vinyl stickers with our Cricut Maker 3! This is a “bring your own device” program. Please take some time to install the Cricut Design Space software before the program. Register at pwpl.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 24

PWPL Blood Drive 1:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Donate blood and give the “Gift of Life.” As an extra incentive, all donors will receive a voucher for 2 free Mets tickets! Schedule an appointment, at pwpl.org/events

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t starts with the very ground of our being, the Earth we all live on.”

Rooted in the soil we grow, ReWild Long Island has helped create more than 10 sustainable gardens and 4 chapters dedicated to creating earth-friendly habitats in their yards. The mission of ReWild Long Island is to work with communities on Long Island to protect and improve the biodiversity, resilience and health of regional ecosystems by adopting sustainable landscaping practices centered around native plants. This is achieved through practical and positive demonstrations.

Over the last few months, ReWild’s Summer internship program has participants hard at work in their communities.

Collaborating with a variety of groups from the Science Museum of Long Island to the Sands Point Preserve, these young, eco-conscious individuals are planting Oysters, re-establishing local bio systems, and showing the strength of Long Island preservation. The internship program has grown substantially since its launch in 2020.

Once only 16 eco-superheroes were ready to make an impact; now about 40 have signed up to work with ReWild into the month of October.

Raju Rajan, founder and Board President

The Ethical Humanist Society’s Green Committee hard at work. of ReWild Long Island, credits growing eco-awareness as a source of the program’s success. “[There is] a growing awareness of climate change and bio-diversity loss.

As people come in to the suburbs, they are realizing that a lot of green spaces are being taken for granted. Lightning bugs are dissappearing, moths are dissappearing... As a community, we are becoming more aware of what is happening. Especially younger people who have a sense of climate anxiety about all this. But the fact that you can turn [climate anxiety] into action, in your own backyard — in your own community spaces

— and actually help change those things... that is very powerful.”

Rajan also adds that putting one’s hands to the soil can be a very rewarding process for those willing to give it a try. “It doesn’t take very long to grow tomatoes or corn, or pull out invasives. This is happening in a matter of weeks, and you are able to see the changes you are directly making.”

The organization takes action through a variety of means. One is education, providing the community with information about the value of sustainable landscaping together with in-depth information on how

to accomplish this. Such information includes, for instance, plant selection, design, composting, water use, vendor selection and other practical advice on implementation in private and public spaces. Educational resources include their website, blogs, zoom sessions, social media and in-person meetings.

Another aim of the organization is enablement. This includes procuring and making available the resources for sustainable landscaping so that they are cost-affordable and locally relevant. Enablement actions include ReWild’s native plant sales, where they obtain hard-to-find native plants from specialized nurseries at wholesale prices and make them available to the general public. ReWild also contracts with native plant experts to create and customize garden designs based on native plants, and makes affordable consulting services available.

Finally, there are eco-system development efforts. Conventional landscaping is a $100 billion business annually. A sustainable future requires multiple facets of this industry to move towards sustainability.

This includes landscapers, architects, garden centers, nurseries/growers, real estate developers, landscape equipment manufacturers, chain stores, chemical manufacturers etc., that are invested in conventional chemical-based monocultures.

ReWild forms alliances and partnerships to bring conventional landscaping industry from extractive and monocultural practices to regenerative and resilient practices. This

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purchased from box stores each year. Our yards and kitchens produce a steady stream sustainable system is an essential tool to of organic and plastic waste that should be realizing ReWild’s mission. A big aspect reduced and recycled with creative “second of ReWild’s ecosystem is partnership uses” for things that would otherwise be with other community organizations that junked. work towards similar goals with, perhaps, Organic Gardening: ReWild also believes differences in emphasis. ReWild believes that locally grown healthy food enhances in actively seeking and creating linkages so our health and our connection to the land. that duplicative efforts are minimized while They encourage residents to grow food impact is maximized. ReWild also believes alongside their native plants that attract in engaging our political representatives pollinators and use composted yard waste to educate them and improve the to mulch and fertilize gardens. We quality of laws that impact the need to stop spraying chemicals environment. that hurt pollinators and So what does this mean devastate the ecosystem. for the every day home (or ReWild has also created garden) owner? What can It starts with the very strong partnerships with we all do to work towards ground of our being, the local organizations that a more sustainable ecofocus on issues of food Earth we all live on. system on Long Island? security and sustainability The organization names to help mitigate hunger in Rewild Long Island. five practices as key to our community. sustainability: Water Wisely: Long Island’s Compost: Our yards and kitchaquifers, streams and ocean waters ens produce a steady stream of organic need to be protected from pollution and waste that can be turned into fertile soil recharged as part of the water cycle. The that sequesters carbon and creates habitat use of rain barrels, biospheres, rain gardens under ground. Soil is the foundation of all and smart irrigation systems, coupled civilization. ReWild promotes practices such with native plantings, provide an feasible as composting, vermiculture and bokashi pathway towards landscaping that protects fermentation to turn organic waste streams rather than degrades our waters. into valuable fertilizer for our gardens.

Plant Natives: ReWild works to introReduce/Reuse/Recycle: Sustainable duce native plant based gardens in public gardening should not become yet another and private spaces, transforming them excuse for buying stuff we don’t really need. into thriving micro-habitats for a variety Planting perennials reduces the carbon of insects, bees, birds and butterflies. In footprint associated with annual plants

Planting plans for the Noah Hallock Homestead. addition, their mission is to educate the public at large in the value of ReWilding, as well as to advocate for change in community practices and regulations. They seek to achieve the benefits of conserving water, using fewer chemicals & pesticides, as well as bringing more bees/birds/butterflies to our neighborhoods.

It only takes a handful of like-minded people to raise the awareness and inspire

repair and restoration. ReWild aims to shift the cultural narrative away from perfectly maintained spaces that are barren of pollinators, towards responsibility and dedication to life-sustaining habits. It is also paramount to engage our political representatives and work together to refine laws to better protect our environment.

—Information also provided by rewildlongisland.org

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With No End To Scorching Temps In Sight, Boaters Must Be Prepared Five tips for boating in severe heat

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s the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb.

1. Create shade. Direct sunlight can make the air feel 10- to 15 degrees warmer.

Reduce the time you spend in it. If you don’t have a cabin or bimini top that offers sun protection, use wide-brimmed hats; loose fitting, moisture-wicking clothing (try a UPF-rated long sleeve shirt); or fishing neck gaiters are next best. Of course, reef-friendly sunblock is a must for burn prevention.

2. Keep extra water aboard. Yeah, that’s a no-brainer. However, you’d be surprised how many boaters bring just enough water for a single day’s outing. Crew

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and guests may want to consume water like out of a firehose on super hot days!

(Good boating housekeeping tip: Keep a supply of bottled water in a locker or dry bilge area next to the hull, below the waterline. The water will stay cooler than the air temperature, and it makes it easy

to share – or restock your cooler.)

3. Know how to stay cool, safely. Of course, boaters can take advantage of the best way to stay cool: jump in! Just don’t jump off a moving vessel. Find a safe, out-the-way anchorage, drop the hook and enjoy!

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4. Know the signs of heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body is unable to cool down. It can happen either gradually or suddenly. Telltale signs are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting, skin hot to the touch, nausea or vomiting.

Infants and children are especially susceptible. Immediately moving the victim to a cooler environment and providing lots of fluids can help buy time for a heatstroke victim until you reach first responders.

5. Have a way to communicate. If you have an unexpected breakdown or other issue, this is not the time of year to be stuck out on the water. Not only is the temperature a significant stressor, atmospheric conditions, especially in the afternoon hours, can bring sudden and powerful storms. Ensure your VHF is operational, and bring your cellphone, keeping it dry and charged.

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Hamburgers vs. Hot Dogs Ahh, the great outdoor barbeque season is in full swing on Long Island.

It starts on Memorial Day weekend and ends sometime in October. Long Islanders of all shapes and sizes, regardless of financial status, gather with friends and family in backyards to charbroil just about anything.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer the carcinogenic fumes of charcoal or the inherent danger of propane; we gather to watch the host’s grill master work their flame-broiled magic on many different culinary delights. Some grates contain chicken or tightly wound reels of sausage. Others have taken the time to create skewers combining shrimp with pearl onions and squares of bell peppers. Don’t forget the grill masters that use wooden planks to cook salmon or grill baskets for sliced vegetables.

It takes a seasoned professional to properly cook steak on a grill, like my friend Billy Taylor or my son Kevin. Many have tried, but few have succeeded.

Regardless of the chef’s menu (or ability), these gatherings offer hot dogs and hamburgers.

Of course, there have been endless debates about which of

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these grilling staples is healthier for you. Studies indicate hot dogs have fewer calories, but hamburgers can be a better choice, especially when made from lean meat. You can hand-craft hamburgers with whatever ground meat you desire, whereas hot dogs are pretty much out of the package, so their sodium level is higher. For those of you who can make your own hot dogs, more power to you.

Enjoying hot dogs and hamburgers at a barbeque is not about eating healthy; it never has been.

You can eat healthy the other six days of the week. This day is about eating whatever comes off that grill, right?

Which one do you prefer?

Hamburgers are obviously more popular than almost any other food when considering the proliferation of fast food and specialty places every 500 feet. The only place I can think of that specializes in hot dogs is Nathans, and they are few and far between. Besides the occasional food truck on the side of the road, getting two hot dogs and a soda for lunch is hard to find.

It’s no mystery that I love a good hamburger and prefer Burger King over McDonald’s when making fast food decisions. A good backyard BBQ should provide a robust platter of burger accessories like pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato. However, I’m happy if I have cheese and ketchup.

But I secretly love a good, crisp, snappy hot dog.

Nothing against those plump Ballpark franks, but give me a long, hanging-over-the-bun dog any day. I’ll put almost anything on a hot dog – except ketchup. I love those dirty-water dogs from the cart with sauerkraut or onions. I was never a fan of relish, but give me squeeze cheese and smother it in chili!

Once in Baltimore, just outside of Camden Yards before a ballgame, Kevin and I had to try

an “Oriole” dog – cream cheese, peanut butter, and jelly before a ballgame. Disgusting, right?

Wrong! It was actually much better than I thought. While on vacation in Denver, Kevin and his wife Arielle visited a place called “Biker Jim’s Gourmet Hot Dogs,” where you can sample dogs made from elk, wild boar, ostrich, or a combination of rattlesnake and pheasant. Arielle had the wild boar with cream cheese and caramelized onions, while Kevin tried the elk dog. The official report was that they were fantastic.

So, as the calendar turns into August and we celebrate the last few weeks of summer, enjoy your fancy grilled shish-kabob, salmon, or sausage and peppers while fighting off the yellowjackets and sipping mojitos. There is still plenty of room on the barbeque for grilled chicken and steak. Wrap those baking potatoes in foil and put them on the top rack. Don’t forget the corn-on-the-cob!

Me? I’ll pick at the chips and dip as everyone scrambles for the burnt chicken and makes a plate with salad. I’ll bide my time until you clear the grate and start lining up the dogs and burgers.

And don’t forget the cream cheese.

A.I.A.I...Oh! Summer is a time of pure bliss and joy. The sun shines brightly, casting its warm and golden rays upon us, enveloping us in a comforting and soothing embrace.

The world comes alive with vibrant colors and fragrant scents. The gentle breeze carries the laughter of children playing and the sweet aroma of blooming flowers. It is a season of endless possibilities and adventures, where time seems to slow down. The days are longer, allowing us to bask in the beauty of nature and indulge in various outdoor activities. From beach trips to barbecues, picnics to pool parties, summer brings people closer together, fostering a sense of community and connection. It is a time to create unforgettable memories with loved ones, to rejuvenate and recharge our spirits. In the enchanting realm of summer, the worries and stresses of everyday life fade away, leaving only a sense of freedom, happiness, and pure bliss.

Summer, oh how it frustrates and drains me! The scorching heat is unbearable, making it impossible to step foot outside without immediately breaking into a sweat.

The air feels heavy and suffocating, leaving me longing for a breath of

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fresh, cool air. The sun’s relentless rays beat down on me, leaving me exhausted and fatigued. My once favorite outdoor activities become unbearable as the intense heat drains every ounce of energy from my body. The mosquitoes seem to thrive during this time, invading my personal space and leaving me covered in itchy bites. And let’s not forget the never-ending chorus of lawnmowers and construction work that constantly disturbs any attempt at peace and tranquility.

Summer, you are a season of discomfort and inconvenience, testing my patience and leaving me yearning for the crisp, refreshing

days of fall.

Truth be told, I didn’t write one word of the paragraph in praise of summer or the lament about summer. Nor did I plagiarize from some other author. No, I asked “AI” (an artificial intelligence app) to write me a positive and a negative paragraph about summer.

What do you think? Did “AI” get it right? Do I need to write anymore? As I waited the less than two seconds for “AI” to honor my request to write these paragraphs, I was filled with anticipation to see if I would be moved, enlightened, amused, or disturbed by what I’d see on my computer screen. My ultimate reaction was: “well duh!”

“AI” produced a list of summertime realties which any of us could put together in couple of minutes.

Yes “ai” was faster, but not really insightful. It wasn’t wrong in what it wrote, but so what? Beaches and barbecues, mosquitos and muggy weather. Yes. Those things happen in summer.

But what about the firsts and lasts of summer? These are the things that claim us more than a hot dog or sunscreen: Youngest child finally has courage to jump off diving board. Eldest child hangs

out in backyard with friends, about to disperse off to a dozen colleges, never to be together in the same way again. Elderly mom complains of being cold even though the temperature is 95 degrees – might she be gone by Labor Day? Car screeching…seemingly endless pause…crash! Sirens. Is it anyone I know? Even if not, someone is bleeding August blood. Best friends selling their lakeside place. We won’t ever be back there again.

Carnival goldfish gone – surprised it lasted this long. Braces in…braces off. Last baseball game before outgrowing the league.

All of these moments mark lives moving on through the summer and there is a haunting realization that we will not pass this way again.

Our kids are growing up too fast.

We are losing treasured people and treasured moments. For sure there will be new joys in the summers to come, but neither we nor “AI” can be sure of what awaits us.

So for now, until “AI” takes over the world, let us each take some time and look at the summer we are now living and breathe it all in, really taste it, let the warmth penetrate our souls, and let us be grateful for these remaining days.

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Proactive Measures Taken To Ensure Safety At Amusement Parks And Fairs Statewide

he New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and Department of State today remind New Yorkers of proactive measures taken to ensure a fun, safe amusement park and fair season for families and visitors statewide. NYSDOL inspects all rides at stationary parks outside of New York City at least once a year and inspects rides at traveling carnivals or fairs every time the rides are set up at a new location. A ride cannot legally operate without a permit from NYSDOL. In 2022, the Department inspected nearly 7,000 rides across New York State.

“Our inspectors work diligently and thoroughly to ensure that every piece of equipment functions properly before anyone boards these rides,” said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “When you see the NYSDOL inspection tag, you know that the ride has been thoroughly inspected and is safe to board.”

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 24,013 injuries caused by mobile amusement park attractions were seen by hospital emergency departments in 2022 alone. Many injuries that occur on amusement park and fair rides are preventable by following simple safety guidelines.

“Amusement parks, fairs and carnivals are an exciting way to spend time with your family during the summer, but a fun day can quickly turn into a bad experience if the proper safety procedures are not followed,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez.

“Before heading to one of these attractions, parents and children alike should be aware of the rules that are in place to keep everyone safe and know the warning signs of a potentially unsafe ride.”

NYSDOL Inspections Are a Three-Step Process: 1. As rides are brought into a fair or festival location, each individual part and component of each individual ride is inspected for defects.

2. The ride is assembled and inspected again to ensure that all components have been assembled and are properly secured.

3. The operator of the ride is required to run the ride, and it is inspected once more while operating. The person operating the ride is also observed to ensure that they are operating the ride correctly.

NYSDOL places dated inspection tags on each ride after it has passed inspection.

No ride that fails an inspection is permitted to operate, but these tags allow families to see plainly that the ride has been inspected and deemed safe. Information on the tag includes the name of the ride, the name of the inspector, the date it was inspected, and

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whether it passed or failed.

New York State is home to more than 50 county and youth fairs that operate from July through the middle of September, with the Long Island Fair closing out the season. Local fairs allow visitors a chance to sample locally grown food. These events also provide an opportunity to learn about local agriculture, including where our food comes from, and how it is grown, harvested, and marketed to the public.

Tips for Safe Visits to Amusement Parks and Fairs Ride Safe: Respect the rules: Obey listed age, height, weight, and health restrictions, and follow all directions posted on signs, given by ride operators, or announced through recorded messages. These rules were created for everyone’s safety.

1. Don’t pressure anybody to ride: Never force anyone, especially children, to get on attractions they don’t want to ride.

2. Buckle up: Always use all safety equipment provided on rides and never attempt to get free or loosen restraints or other safety devices. Keep hands, arms, legs, and feet inside rides at all times.

3. Keep loose items off rides: Don’t carry loose items like wallets, glasses, cell phones, or hats with you on any ride.

Taking photos or video on a ride is dangerous.

4. Stay seated: Remain seated in the ride until it comes to a complete stop and you

are instructed to exit.

5. Pace yourself: Take frequent breaks if you’re riding high g-force rides, such as roller coasters. Repeated high g-force rides can result in the loss of consciousness, which can lead to serious injury.

6. Stay alert: If you are injured or see any unsafe behavior or conditions on a ride, report it to an employee at the venue immediately.

Beat the Heat: 1. Take breaks: Summer temperatures get hot, and you can end up walking or standing in the sun more than usual at amusements parks or fairs. Take breaks from back-to-back rides like roller coasters to avoid feeling ill. Sit down and grab a beverage if you start to feel tired.

2. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, but don’t drink alcohol and get on rides. Getting on rides while impaired puts yourself and others at risk.

3. Find first aid stations: It’s smart to know where first aid stations are located in case of an emergency.

Child Safety: 1. Know the rules: Make sure children can understand and follow safe behavior for the day, especially when on rides. If you don’t think your child will be able to follow the rules for a ride, do not let them get on. Never sneak children onto rides if they are below the posted height, weight,

or age limits.

2. Watch before you ride: Watch any rides with your child so you both know what to expect before getting on. You can also read any instruction signs aloud with your child and point out the ride operator, exit locations, and entrance locations.

3. Make sure children are seated safely: Make sure children know they must use all safety equipment on rides. Don’t assume a ride is safe for children if you hold on to them. If you hold on to your child, you can’t look after yourself, and you may both be at risk of injury.

4. Have a plan in case your child gets lost: Teach children what to do if they get separated from you. Point out uniformed park employees who can help them and designate a conspicuous spot as a meeting place if your child gets lost.

NYSDOL enforces amusement ride safety throughout the state, except in New York City. Labor Department employees inspect all rides at stationary amusement parks at least once a year, and rides at traveling fairs or carnivals are inspected every time the ride is set up in a new location. A ride cannot be operated without a permit from the Department of Labor. More information is available at dol.ny.gov/ride-safe-ny.

All amusement rides that pass inspection and are safe to ride will have a DOL inspection tag that is visible at the ride’s point of entry. If you do not see the tag, please ask the operator to show it to you.

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Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley: Bring Him Home

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he anguish that envelops families when a soldier is declared missing-in-action is an emotional ordeal that defies easy description. The heartbreak is profound, a unique blend of uncertainty, hope, and despair that stretches their emotional resilience to its limits.

Families caught in this agonizing limbo grapple with myriad emotions. Hope initially prevails, clinging to the possibility that their loved one will return, safe and sound. They imagine scenarios where their soldier is still alive, surviving against the odds. Yet, as time stretches on, the emotional toll becomes heavier. The uncertainty chips away at hope, and the weight of not knowing becomes an unbearable burden.

Every news update, every unopened letter and every knock on the door become moments of intense anticipation and dread.

Each glimmer of hope that their soldier might be found contrasts sharply with the growing fear that they may never see them again. The absence of closure amplifies the pain, as families are unable to fully mourn or find solace.

The impact on families’ lives is multifaceted. The emotional rollercoaster strains relationships, testing bonds as family members cope differently with the uncertainty.

The daily routine becomes a reminder of the absence, leaving a void that seems impossible to fill. Celebrations lose their joy, and even the mundane becomes a reminder of the soldier’s absence.

The heartbreak of missing-in-action is not just an individual struggle—it reverberates through communities and affects the broader support network. The community rallies to provide comfort, but the ache remains. It’s a shared burden of pain and waiting.

Several months ago, I received the following letter at the news desk, which not only piqued my curiosity, but then initiated my research into the other soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines who remain missing-in-action, whose names and stories you can read about here in the following months.

“My name is Jacob Woodward. I am the great nephew of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley who lived in Mineola prior to the outbreak of World War II. My great uncle lived at 180 Ferncroft Road with his wife and was the manager of the Long Island estate of the [then] secretary of war, Henry Stimson, while his wife worked in the office of the general in charge of Mitchel Air Force Base.

A B-24 bomber, similar to the one that Bromley and his crew went missing with Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley Courtesy of the Bromley and Woodward families.

“Originally my great uncle was from Plattsburgh, New York where his family still resides today.

“When the war broke out, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as an aerial engineer aboard a B-24 Liberator.

“The unit he served in was the 19th Anti-Submarine Squadron.

“On July 20th, 1943, his plane was lost in combat over the Bay Of Biscay after engaging a German U-boat.

“His wife, my great aunt, became a widow but held out hope, hope shared by my great grandparents that he might return.

“He has been missing in action for 79 years, and it will be 80 years this July.

“I am trying to generate interest in his story of service to our country and to renew efforts to locate the wreckage of the plane given advances in undersea mapping.

“Please help bring attention to this forgotten American hero who’s final resting place upon the Earth needs to be found.

As a reporter of all things Long Island and more specifically of our hometowns here in Nassau County, I recognized that this is a story that needed to be heard. As a military veteran, I connected immediately with this plea for help.

I had a chance to speak with Woodward exclusively about his quest to bring his great uncle home. Over the course of many years, he has been successful in gathering many analysis reports and correspondence with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), the government’s office where records of those who are missing in

Bromley and his crew with their first mission plane, the B-17 action and those who are prisoners of war are maintained.

Through my own research following my interview with Woodward, I found several newspaper articles in The New York Times and The Brooklyn Eagle of the initial reports in the days following Bromley’s disappearance along with his crew and the historical account of Bromley’s wife sharing with the newspapers in her days of confusion and despair that she remained hopeful in his, not recovery, but in his rescue.

Woodward’s mission to bring his great uncle home is admirable.

Despite the emotional turmoil, families often find strength in one another and their soldier’s memory. They advocate for answers, searching for closure and

the truth, not just for themselves but for their missing loved one. The heartbreak is transformed into a determination to honor their soldier’s sacrifice and ensure that their memory is preserved.

In these moments of heartbreak, families of missing soldiers demonstrate incredible resilience, strength and unity. Their ability to persevere through such unimaginable pain is a testament to the depth of human emotions and the unwavering love they hold for those who serve.

You can read more about my exclusive interview with Woodward and about Bromley and his entire crew, all who remain unaccounted for on Anton Media Group’s news website Long Island Weekly (www.longislandweekly.com).

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Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, joined by school officials and advocates, called on districts to enroll in the Community Eligibility Provision, which would provide students with free school lunch.

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York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Island Harvest, community food advocates, PTAs, and other local residents, encouraged school districts to opt into the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP guarantees that all meals are provided free of charge, regardless

of a student’s family income level. Aug. 31 is the deadline to opt into the program.

González-Rojas, with the support of Senator Michelle Hinchey and the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus, chaired by Solages, sponsored a bill calling for

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n July 26 at Clear Stream Avenue School, an elementary school of Valley Stream District 30, a message was made clear by state and school officials, community food advocates and other members of the community: student hunger needs to be eradicated in New York.

“Despite the abundance of resources on our planet, more than 34 million people in the United States are experiencing food insecurity,” said Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France, the superintendent of Valley Stream District 30. “Unfortunately, this is a risk that some American families have become accustomed to living in. In Valley Stream District 30, approximately half of the students receive free and reduced meals. This pressing reality of food insecurity has necessitated the board of education, our administrators, our teachers and staff, students and families and our local community, which are here today, to step up our advocacy efforts for policy changes at both the local and state levels.”

The press conference, held with Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, New

universal school breakfast and lunch, which would require that all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the students.

“We were able to galvanize tons of support,” González-Rojas said. “It was a bipartisan bill.

This was a very unifying bill and we were able to get the language into the budget and dedicate [approximately] $134.5 million towards this program. It’s not full universal.

That’s our goal.”

During the pandemic, Solages explained, universal breakfast and lunch were provided to students.

“Many parents said that was a big help,” Solages said. “This bill, this budget item, is really attacking the affordability crisis, especially here on Long Island where it’s so expensive to live and every little bit helps.

Even if a parent is deemed middle class, the middle class is shrinking. This is really uplifting children and providing them not only with the tools needed for educational learning, but also helping families survive in New York.”

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oing off to college is an exciting time and preparing for dorm life can be overwhelming. The key to making an easier transition is to be organized. From creating a shopping checklist to building the perfect bed and everything in between, here are some essentials for getting the dorm room ready.

Getting Started

Create a checklist (most schools provide a suggested supply list) and as items arrive, assemble them in a designated college bound area so you can access and assess inventory easily. Whether you are heading off to school by car or plane, one of the first items to purchase is a soft duffel, which makes packing a breeze.

To complement dorm furniture provided, adding extra storage and items that are multi-functional is important. Students/parents should look for items that are durable, easy to assemble and cost effective. After product research, testing and experience with my own college student, here are expert recommended and student approved essentials.

Store More Under The Bed

Under the bed storage pieces are one of my top picks. These pieces can house everything from clothing to extra bedding and towels.

Depending on how high you raise the bed, you can stack them.

Room decor with character and style

Smart Packing Tip These can be packed beforehand and put right into place upon arrival.

I’m a big fan of products that do double duty such as a three-drawer cart on wheels.

It’s the perfect height to double as a nightstand, creates additional storage and even comes with a charging station.

Make It Cozy But With A Vibe What’s your dorm personality? Try creating a mood board to visualize your dorm vibe. Build your bed with soft fabrics in your favorite colors and remember to add lots of accent pillows and a cozy throw for those chillier nights.

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Duffle storage solution

If you’re unsure of how everything will look, try dressing up a spare bed at home to better visualize. An ottoman storage cube is another versatile piece to add as it can be the stool to get up to a raised bed, an extra seat plus even more storage. I also recommend personalizing your dorm decor. Add colorful art, a poster of your favorite sports team or memory-wall filled with pictures of your family and besties.

Study Time

Having a neat and well thought out workspace will keep you more focused during long study hours. Consider purchasing an over the desk bookshelf

(should your school not provide) and organizers for your supplies to be placed inside drawers and on desktop are an organizational must.

Here’s to a wonderful school year.

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SCHOOL LUNCH from page 3B liaison for Island Harvest, can speak to the increase of food insecurity since the pandemic. Island Harvest distributed more than 16 million pounds of food last year, slightly less than the food distributed during the pandemic, but more than the food distributed before the pandemic.

“The new normal, unfortunately, is more need for food on Long Island,” May said. “These kinds of investments [universal school lunch] is what we need to ease the strain on our food banks and to feed our kids.”

According to Healthy School Meals For All, a policy proposal endorsed by a diverse coalition of organizations and associations, free school meals save families an estimated $140 per child in grocery spending each month.

Saving on a grocery bill is important, especially as prices continue to rise.

Currently, students can receive free or discounted lunch if their household income meets a certain criteria. However, the goal of universal lunch is to remove the stigma of feeling singled out on the lunch line, as well as provide lunch to all students, including those who may come from immigrant families who are hesitant to fill out the paper work, attend wealthy districts as part of the working class or who may even come from a home that is neglectful.

According to the New York State Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance, a family of four must make, approximately, under $55,500 to qualify

for free or reduced lunch. According to and achievement.” an ALICE 2023 report released by United James Daye, a NYSUT political action Way of New York State, however, the committee coordinator for Senate District average household survival budget for 8 and fourth grade teacher, said he knows a family of four in Nassau and Suffolk all too well the impact nutrition has on edcounties is $78,300. ucating a student. He believes eliminating “It does not account for all the financial the stigma that comes with receiving free or realities faced such as debt, medical bills, reduced lunch will be the most effective way expensive housing costs in urban and to make sure each student is well nourished. suburban districts, language barriers and “As a kid in the ’70s, I was one of those discomfort when sharing personal kids that had a card for free or reduced details,” Garcia-France said of lunch, because my father, who the current free and reduced was a construction worker, lunch program. “These was out of work for four challenges in the paid years, with six kids,” school meal system said Bob Vecchio, the impede students executive director of the access to food and it Nassau-Suffolk School impacts the school’s Board Association. budget.”

“School meals were a Healthy School big deal in our houseMeals For All states that hold, but I’ll tell you access to these meals what, if I forgot that card, advance child health, eduif I lost that card, you were (Getty Images) embarrassed to say ‘hey I’m cational and racial equality. on the program.’ The stigma is “Across all income levels kids real. It’s been real forever. Take the stigma receive their healthiest meals at school; children receiving school lunches consume away and give free meals to every student, more milk, fruit, vegetables, and fiber than regardless of zip code, regardless of income, their peers,” the Healthy School Meals For regardless of household. It does make a All website stated. “Healthy school meals for difference. It makes learning better. I believe all supports learning, boosts test scores, and it’s part of a sound basic education, which improves attendance and classroom behav- is the constitutional right of every child in ior. Establishing statewide free meals can New York State.” reduce longstanding and widening racial Vecchio added that when he was presidisparities in nutrition, health, education dent of the William Floyd Union Free School

District Board of Education, 65 percent of students received free or reduced meals.

“That number should have been 70, because we had a hard time getting applications filled out by those that were eligible,” Vecchio said. “We are a CEP program out of William Floyd and it made a world of difference. Participation, the number of meals delivered within our schools, has gone up dramatically. It gives us greater options for the meal offerings as well because you’re driving cost down with higher volume.”

Before the district became a CEP school, Vecchio said, Fridays were the worst days.

“Kids were getting anxious,” Vecchio said. “Because they knew they weren’t going to eat over the weekend. Maybe they wouldn’t have heat in their homes. They came in Monday hungry. Some kids would have two or three breakfasts. My wife is a teacher’s aide in a kindergarten class. My grocery bill goes up exponentially because she’s bringing extra food in the classroom for those kids. That shouldn’t be. Not in this state. Not in this country.”

While the current call is for eligible districts to enroll in the CEP program, the fight does not stop there to make sure all students are well fed when attending school.

“We start our new session in January, the budget is due April 1,” González-Rojas said. “Pretty much right away in January we’ll be starting discussions around budget priorities...and we certainly will make this continue to be one of the budget priorities.”

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Tips for planning and navigating your college admissions prep work

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to help them along the way.”

When parents take control, it adds to the pressure.

“Kids will do well in life; their future is based on them, not the name of the school on the diploma,” Browne said.

“Support them. Give them guidance.

Encourage them. It’s their process. You can encourage them and lead them, but ultimately it’s their decision.”

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reparing for the college admissions process is a pivotal journey that demands careful planning and dedication. Students should start early by exploring potential colleges, assessing their academic strengths and aligning their interests with suitable majors.

We spoke with Dr. Robert A. Browne, owner of RAB College Admissions Consulting in Port Washington, who shared some of his top advice for planning a higher education journey.

“One of the things I focus on particularly are the clubs that a student chooses to participate in and which one could set them apart in college admissions,” Browne said. “Pick out the things you might be interested in so you can start the school year off with a game plan.”

Browne, a dentist by trade for more than 30 years, has has a long tie to the college admissions process through his work with the alumni interview process for University of Pennsylvania, on the admissions committee for Northwell Health’s general practice dental residency and with the office of admissions at Virginia Commonwealth University. He also holds a college admissions counseling certificate from the University of California Riverside.

“For high school students, when they have free time, I think it’s a great idea for them to journal and read memoirs,” Browne said. “It helps them understand themselves a little bit better and will help in the writing process when they eventually do their personal statement for college applications.”

He added, “I think it’s great when students realize that they not only have to be good students but they have to be really engaged students when they are thinking about letters of recommendation.”

He said it is advisable to focus on the core subjects (math, English, social studies, world language) when considering soliciting recommendations letters.

“Think about which teacher you would like to have a recommendation from,” Browne said. “Start to build that relationship, not just being a good student, but an engaged classmate.”

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Extracurriculars

“Be as involved as possible in extracurricular activities and give it your all,” Browne said. “Even if someone is not an official leader they can certainly be in charge and lead.”

When it comes to extracurriculars and clubs, not all are created equally.

“Back when we were kids, if you took a hard schedule and you did well on an SAT test, maybe joined a few clubs, you could

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feel very confident that you would get into one of the more selective schools in the country,” Browne shared. “Now, it’s a little more involved. The key now is the idea of being intentional and flexible. Going in with a game plan, similar to a business person, a physician, an athlete, having a game plan is the key. Being flexible in case your interests change or the results are not

what you were hoping for, just make sure you can pivot; giving yourself the freedom to make that change is certainly critical to understand.”

Be Supportive

“My advice to parents during this time is to be supportive,” Browne said. “It is the student’s journey ultimately and our job is

“From the college standpoint, the most important clubs and organizations are the ones that are directed toward your academic and career interests,” Browne said. “Then, after that comes the community and diversity involvement.

Knowing who they are helps pinpoint some of the more beneficial community and diversity opportunities (religion, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic, health-related, gender identity, etc.).”

He said that it is important for a student to figure out what their “community” is; learn as much about the group that they identify with and then put the things they have learned into practice.

“The third group of things to be involved in are more the things you do for fun, the things you do to be with your friends or the things you do to clear your head a little bit, like sports, arts, regular volunteer activities at school,” Browne said. “If you are a recruited athlete or a theatre/music major, those activities would move up to the most important things to be involved in because these things are your career interests, but for people who are not being recruited into a career, the activities and clubs are in the third level of importance for college admissions.”

Prioritizing extracurricular activities, volunteering and leadership roles can enhance their profiles.

Browne has been a direct counselor for three years, especially working with students going through their dental residency.

“I am a parent; I see the stress that these kids are under,” Browne said. “As schools become more highly selective, I want to help parents and students take away the stress and help them control the process. If you don’t control the process, it will control you. When that happens it increases stress and can increase the chances of a lot of money unnecessarily being spent on education.”

Browne in an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Visit www.rabcollegeconsulting.com to learn more and to book a free consultation.

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The Summer Food Service Program operates for eight weeks during the summer, where the food bank works with allied programs and provides on-site

meals (breakfast and lunch) to needy children. Lastly, the Mobile School Pantry supports monthly food distributions in the Brentwood and Riverhead Central School

Districts. Distributions are open to families with children.

In 2022, these programs provided 248,419 meals. There is a correlation between learning and poor nutrition, and without proper nourishment, children have a harder time focusing and learning. It is imperative they have the support they need for the best future possible. And so, as children return to school with new duds, new school supplies, and eager to learn and make new friends, please consider the families with children who need a bit more help.

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Therefore, one of Long Island Cares’ primary responsibilities is to ensure that they receive a basic human right: nutritious food.

To combat childhood hunger, the Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank of Long Island Cares, Inc. sponsors children-focused programs at Long Island schools; before-and aftercare programs; daycare centers; and private homes.

Among them is Aspara-Gus’ Mobile Breakfast Food Truck, which provides nutritious grab-and-go breakfasts to children in need when school is not in session. The program—supported by allied partners and providers—serves children primarily on weekends.

The organization’s Kids Cafe program provides meals and snacks to kids attending after-school programs. Pack It Up for Kids provides emergency weekend bags containing nutritious meals and snacks.

Backpacks are distributed bi-weekly to 25 school districts that have identified children who need food to take home for the weekend.

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stay connected even if separated during the storm.

Regular drills, community ong Island’s splendor outreach and the dissemination comes with a side of of evacuation orders help keep unpredictable weather, residents informed and ready to including the looming threat act. Coastal communities work of hurricanes. As the Atlantic hand in hand with emergency hurricane season approaches, services to minimize damage preparation becomes paraand safeguard lives. mount for all residents of this Long Island’s unique coastal paradise. geography, with both north and Long Islanders have learned south shores, adds complexity that readiness is key. From Montauk to Queens, the impor- to hurricane preparation. The tance of having a well-thought- southern coast is more susceptible to storm surges, while the out hurricane plan cannot be northern coast experiences overstated. This plan involves strong winds and potential several essential steps. flooding from heavy rainfall.

Staying informed is crucial.

This duality necessitates adaptMonitoring weather forecasts, official advisories and local news able plans that consider specific risks based on location. updates keeps residents ahead Long Island has witnessed of the curve, allowing them to the power of hurricanes like make informed decisions.

Sandy, a stark reminder of Stocking up on emergency the need for preparation. supplies is the next step.

Homeowners are encouraged to Non-perishable food, bottled water, medications, flashlights, fortify structures against high batteries and a battery-powered winds and flooding and municipalities continually refine their weather radio are essential items. As the storm approaches, disaster response strategies.

Hurricane preparation on securing outdoor items, like patio furniture and loose debris, Long Island is a collaborative helps prevent them from becom- effort. Individuals, families, communities and local ing dangerous projectiles. authorities must work toward For those residing in floodensuring the safety of all prone areas, understanding residents. While the beauty evacuation routes and shelters of Long Island’s shores draws is vital. Long Island’s intricate people in, the knowledge that roadways require careful storms can arise underscores navigation, especially when evacuation becomes necessary. the importance of being ready Having a family communication for whatever Mother Nature plan ensures that loved ones can may bring. chinko@antonmediagroup.com

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Welcome to this charming Farm Ranch situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, at 5 Raymond Ct. in Sea Cliff. This home sold on Aug. 2 for $700,000. It offers the opportunity add a personal touch to make it a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Boasting three bedrooms and one bathroom, this home offers ample space for comfortable living. The primary bedroom on the main floor ensures convenience and ease of access. The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxation and entertainment. The den overlooks a private backyard, providing a serene setting for outdoor gatherings and leisure activities.

With an oversized 1 car garage and full basement, storage space is not an issue in this home. In addition, the property features both oil and gas heat options, offering flexibility and convenience for any heating options. This home is located close to Sea Cliff village shops, restaurants, and the village beach, providing easy access to all the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. Public transportation is just minutes away, making commuting a breeze.

This remarkably renovated and restored Tudor on one of Sea Cliff’s most sought after streets, at 5 Tanglewood Ln. sold on Aug. 8 for $1,950,000. Situated on a serenely landscaped half-acre parcel and backing up to a preserve and North Shore Country Club, this special home features all of today’s modern amenities. First floor entryway welcomes you to wood tiled floors and an expansive eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, walnut cabinetry, high-end appliances, center island, wet bar, dining area and sliders to rear trex deck and views of yard.

Separate den with dual-sided fireplace to outside, first floor

ensuite, laundry, mud room and home office/bedroom. Upstairs master suite with gas fireplace and water views, dressing room and master bath. Whole house security system and SONOS surround

system. Fully finished basement with media room, yoga room, storage and sliders to back patio and greenhouse. Fully fenced back yard with in-ground sprinkler system. Attached three-car garage.

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

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he human remains previously known as “Fire Island Jane Doe” and “Jane Doe Seven” have been identified as Karen Vergata, a 34-yearold escort who went missing sometime around Valentine’s Day of 1996. There was no missing persons report filed at the time. This break in the Gilgo beach murder case was the result of a genealogical analysis of her remains, the review giving a “presumptive match” for Vergata to Fire Island Jane Doe, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Vergata’s then unidentified remains were found first in 1996, consisting of what are now known to be the legs of Vergata on Fire Island, with her skull being found 15 years later at Tobay Beach in Nassau County, several miles and a county away. “I think it’s important that we remember and honor not only Ms. Vergata, but all the victims on Gilgo Beach.” said Raymond Tierney at a press conference before stating there would be no public comment on the Gilgo Beach case. The killing of Vergata has not been linked to the prime suspect Rex Heuermann.

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Latest Against Rex Heuermann Newsday reported on Aug. 8 that the lawyer representing Heuermann has opposed the prosecution’s request to take a DNA swab, arguing in court papers that the prosecutors have failed to demonstrate probable cause that he killed three women.

“The assertions contained the people’s moving papers might be construed as rising to the level of a reasonable suspicion, but that is a far cry from the standard of probable cause required to justify granting the order sought by the people,” wrote Danielle Coysh, an attorney for Heuermann.

The Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney Michelle Haddad requested that State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei ordered Heuermann to submit a

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cheek swab test to see if he matches DNA obtained from a discarded napkin and pizza crust.

“Should the defendant’s DNA from the [cheek swab] not match the DNA profile from the pizza crusts and napkin submitted for Rex Heuermann … the defense would be presented with a potential trial defense,” Haddad wrote. “Thus, there is a clear indication that material and relevant evidence will be found and is crucial for trial.”

But, Coysh argued that the prosecution has failed to establish that Heuermann touched the pizza crust and napkin. On Aug. 9, a Suffolk judge ruled that he must submit the fcheek swab to prosecutors, Newsday reported.

During Heuermann’s first court appearance in Riverhead on Aug. 1, it was revealed that thousands of pages and documents were turned over to Heuermann’s defense team, including crime scene photos, autopsy reports, DNA evidence and video surveillance.

He is due back in court on Sept. 27.

Since the arrest of Heuermann, it’s been speculated that the case may be tied to other cases out of state. However, a New Jersey prosecutor told the Associated Press on Aug. 1 that the case does not appear to be related to the unsolved killings of four sex workers near Atlantic City in 2006.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your overarching aim for the week is simple, and yet massive in scope. You want a good experience for as many as possible. Don’t be too quick to decide what people need. It may not be right to ask them directly, but your keen powers of observation will teach you well.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You cannot control how quickly you learn, change or build yourself, but you do have control over the behavior that will lead to your development. Focus on creating a better routine. Systems and schedules are the practical logistics that later make it seem that something magical has occurred.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your powers of imagination, combined with great emotional range, will let you project yourself into a different kind of life. You’ll relate to people who are very different from you. Knowing your supertalent for empathy can either bring you up or down, you’ll be careful what and whom you align with and aim strictly for an elevated experience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s a great benefit to being able to hold the attention of others. You apply what you know about fun and entertainment to persuade people to your cause and add to your team. What’s new is fascinating, but each exposure to a thing makes it a little less interesting. This is why you change up the energy -- a twist keeps it fresh.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Limitations are like the rails that keep your engine headed to the destination. Staying on track is easy when the rules are enforced and the systems are maintained. This week, there will be plenty of rules that seem unnecessary, but if you follow the program, you’ll get where you intend to go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is nothing selfish about learning yourself well. Take the time to figure out what you like and want and you’ll actually be doing everyone else a favor. You’ll be better able to provide things like opportunities, boundaries and meaningful contributions as you get in touch with your delights.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s so easy to honor those around you with your words and actions because your heart holds deep respect and admiration. When you don’t feel this way about someone, it’s possible that you just don’t know enough about them yet. You’ll become lighter and brighter by either learning more or focusing elsewhere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’d like to know that you made a difference in the experience of others. But something about asking for feedback diminishes the effect. It’s much cooler to do what you do with confidence and then walk away, leaving the others to make up their own minds. It’s a move of trust. It’s a way of honoring the intelligence and soulfulness of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s harder to fix things from the place where they got broken. It takes a brave and adventurous person to set out seeking help from faraway realms, and an even bolder person to start anew. The latter approach will be the most expedient route to your goal and the luckiest for your social life, too.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t let responsibility scare you. You’re more qualified and capable than you know. You’re imagining those who went before you were gifted, but if you only knew how untrue this was, you would be far more confident. No one is expecting you to have answers. For now, just being available and open to learning is enough.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Notice how you have so much of what you once dearly desired! Now you want different things, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate this moment and acknowledge the capable person who got you to this place. You had help, sure, but you were the one smart and humble enough to accept it.

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NORTH ♠ A 10 9 6 ♥7 3 ♦KJ ♣ A Q 10 6 2 WEST EAST ♠— ♠742 ♥ J 10 9 4 ♥A K 8 6 5 2 ♦ Q 10 5 ♦9732 ♣J 9 8 5 4 3 ♣— SOUTH ♠KQJ853 ♥Q ♦A864 ♣K 7 The bidding: North East South West 1♣ 2♥ 2♠ 4♥ 4♠ Pass 4 NT Pass 5♥ Pass 6♠ Pass Pass Dble Opening lead — five of clubs.

When a small slam is bid, the difference between making it and losing it ranges roughly from 1,000 to 1,500 points, depending mostly on vulnerability. Slams are therefore deemed worthy of the closest possible attention by both sides.

Consistent with the importance of slam hands, several special defensive weapons have been developed through the years to increase the

chance of defeating an enemy slam.

One of the most important of these understandings is that when a defender not on lead doubles a slam voluntarily reached by the opposition, he is asking partner to lead, or sometimes not to lead, a specific suit.

The advantage of this convention can be seen in the accompanying deal. South makes the slam if West leads a heart, the suit East has bid.

But East’s double forbids the normal heart lead and calls instead for an unusual lead.

In this case, it is not difficult for West, holding six cards in the suit North opened, to deduce that East’s reason for forbidding a heart lead is that he can ruff a club. So West leads a club, and East ruffs and cashes a heart to put the contract down one — 200 points. With a heart lead, South would score 1,660 points at Chicago or duplicate scoring.

It must be granted that on some occasions, declarer might make the doubled slam despite the opening lead (if North or South were void in hearts in the actual deal, for example). But this occasional small loss is a very cheap price to pay for bringing about the defeat of some slams that would otherwise succeed.

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Adoption Of Contract For ‘Text To 911’ Implementation On Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, the Rules Committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to approve a $106,417 purchase order with the Intergraph Corporation for a custom interface textto-911 interface.

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L EGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SAL E IN FORECL OSU RE ST AT E OF NEW YORK SU PREME COU RT : COU NT Y OF NASSAU U .S. BANK T RU ST NAT IONAL ASSOCIAT ION, NOT IN IT S INDIVIDU AL CAPACIT Y BU T SOLELY AS OW NER T RU ST EE FOR RCF 2 ACQ U ISIT ION T RU ST Plaintiff, v .

PET RA GOLLONG, ET AL. Defendants.

PLEASE T AK E NOT ICE T HAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 1, 2023, I, Malachy P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 30, 2023 at Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr. North Side Steps, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 26 Linwood Road South Port W ashington, NY 11050 SBL No.: 00404065 00330 ALL T HAT certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Manor Have n, County of Nassau and State of New York. Road; T he premises are sold subj ect to the provi sions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008879/ 2014 in the amount of $631,054.77 plus interest and costs.

T he aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’ s 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.

14221 19- 007629 77083 W oods Ovi att Gilman LLP 9- 6; 8-30-23-16-2023-4T Attorneys for Plaintiff #242099PORT 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 T el.: 855-227-5072 L EGAL NOTICE 8-16-9- 2; 7-26-2023-4T NOTICE TO BIDDERS #241776- PORT PORT WASH INGTON WATER DISTRICT WH ITE CRY STAL L EGAL NOTICE SOL AR SAL T NOT ICE OF SALE SU CONTRACT 2023-04 PREME COU RT COU NT Y NOTICE IS H EREBY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plain- GIVEN that the Board of tiff AGAINST PAT RICIA Commissioners of the Port SALMON INDIVIDU AL- W ashington W ater District LY AND AS SU RVIVING invi tes bids on a Contract for SPOU SE OF PET ER C. the “ ANNU AL SU PPLY OF SALMON, ET AL., Defen- W HIT E CRYST AL SOLAR dant(s) Pursuant to a Judg- SALT” for one-year.

All bids must be in sealed ment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 16, 2023, I, enve lopes, addressed to the the undersigned Referee will Board of Commissioners of sell at public auction at the the Port W ashington W ater North Side steps of the Nas- District and marked on the sau County Supreme Court, outside, “ BID FOR ANNU 100 Supreme Court Drive , AL SU PPL Y OF WH ITE Mineola, NY 11501 on Sep- CRY STAL SOL AR SAL T” , tember 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, and delive red to the Port premises known as 111 Fair- W ashington W ater District at field Avenue, Port Wash- its business office at 38 Sanington, NY 11050. All that dy Hollow Road, Port Washcertain plot piece or parcel of ington, New York 11050, on land, with the buildings and or before August 30, 2023 at improve ments erected, situ- 8:15am at which time they ate, lying and being at Port will be publicly opened and W ashington, T own of North read aloud during the regularHempstead, County of Nas- ly scheduled meeting of the sau and State of New York, Board of Commissioners.

Each bid must be on the Section 4, Block 007, Lot 26-28. Approximate amount form furnished by the Board of j udgment $645,545.51 of Commissioners and must plus interest and costs. Prem- be accompanied by a bid bond ises will be sold subj ect to or certified check payable to provisions of filed Judgment “ Port Washington Water Index #603466/2020. The District” , in an amount of at aforementioned auction will least five (5%) percent of the be conducted in accordance total amount of the bid, said with the NASSAU County security to be forfeited to the COVID-19 mitigation proto- Water District as liquidated cols and as such all persons damages in case of failure of must comply with social dis- the successful bidder to enter tancing, wearing masks and into a contract for the execuscreening practices in effect tion of the work within ten at the time of this foreclosure (10) days after written notice sale. If proper social distanc- from the Board to do so has ing cannot be maintained or been mailed to the bidder’ s there are other health or safe- address as stated in its proty concerns, then the court posal.

Bid packet including this appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Notice to Bidders, InstrucForeclosure Auctions will be tions to Bidders, Bid Form, held “ Rain or Shine” . John P. and Form of Contract, may Clarke, Esq., Referee Gross be obtained at the business Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehr- office of the Port Washingle Drive W illiamsvi lle, NY ton W ater District beginning

language access capabilities so that every Nassau resident can reap the benefits of a worthwhile endeavor that can make all of us safer.”

—Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

OBITUARY

Kathleen Lane Rice was born September 22, 1926, in Syracuse, NY and passed peacefully on August 2, 2023 in her 97th year. Devoted wife of the late Patrick F. for 59 years. Loving mother of Kathleen Rice Regan (Craig), Daniel Rice, Patrick Rice (Carla), Thomas Rice (Donna), the late Joseph, Mary Lott (James), James Rice, Matthew Rice (Kerry). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (David), Tyler (Donna), Elliott, Forrest, Kieran, Kathleen, Mia, Patrick, Brady, Griffin, Charlotte, Darby, Taylor, Gavin and four great grandchildren.

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents and deeply loved siblings, Ellen, John, Larry, Peter, James, Nancy Byrne. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. To leave condolences and for charity information, visit Kathleen L. Rice tribute page at RoslynHeightsFH.com.

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August 4, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

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L EGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS H EREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North H empstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted: ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 14 - 2023 PORT WASH INGTON, NEW Y ORK Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations: PROPOSAL : ADOPT: 1. W ASHINGT ON PLACE – MU RRAY AVENU E – FU LL ST OP All Traffic northbound on W ashington Place shall come to a Full Stop at its intersection with Murray Avenue.

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he Port Washington Children’s Center has announced its Step-Up Program Enrollment Campaign for the 20232024 school year.

Step-Up is a program available to young learners the year before they enter kindergarten. Step-Up creates a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. The class size is set at 15 students and gives young students an opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that is designed to meet both their academic and social needs.

The Center is inviting those interested in enrolling in their Step-Up Program at the Port Washington Children’s Center to contact the Center to learn more. The Center offers full day classes for our Early Childhood Program, including our Step-Up Program. In addition the Center hosts Before School Program at the Landmark Building and Afterschool Care Programs at six locatons in Port Washington, giving families peace of mind with extended care for their children.

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Port Washington Children’s Center also provides all children with the opportunity to work with our enrichment programming that connects children’s academic learning with creativity through arts. This helps to develop skills in theater, music, art, dance as well as STEM. Arts integration is part of the Center’s approach to teaching the whole child and helps children succeed both academically and in social-emotional health. Enrollment in our Center’s programming will elevate your child’s educational experience with the following programs at each school site: Landmark Building’s Early Childhood Program, Landmark Building’s Breakfast Program, St. Stephen’s KidsPort AfterSchool Program, and Port AfterSchool childcare. Port AfterSchool Childcare is now at all five Port Washington Elementary schools: Daly Elementary, Guggenheim Elementary, Manorhaven Elementary, John Sousa Elementary and Salem Elementary.

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financial assistance to those in need. If you are interested in helping to support the tuition for a child in our program, please donate at pwchildrenscenter.org/ donate.

Port Washington Children’s Center is a leading nonprofit childcare center committed to nurturing Port Washington’s children. We have been a leader in childcare in Long Island’s Gold Coast for over 40 years. The Port Washington Children’s Center continues to grow and provide enriching and meaningful experiences for children 18 months through elementary, thanks to our caring staff and teachers.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Port Undergoes Athletic Facility Upgrades DANIEL GREILSHEIMER editors@antonmediagroup.com

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his summer, several athletics facilities within the Port Washington school district have seen major improvements.

One of the projects centered around the track. Long in need of repairs due to its heavy use across all three high school athletic seasons—cross country in the fall and track and field in the winter and spring, the track was completely resurfaced and relined.

The second large-scale renovation revamped the tennis courts, filling in the cracks on the playing surface. “[The tennis court renovation] was made in anticipation of having the courts completely ripped up and redone as a capital project next summer, so this was a temporary repair that will help the courts last for the upcoming school year,” said Nick Schratwieser, the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics in the district.

As compared to the track restoration, which had been planned for several years, the tennis courts fix came together more quickly.

“The tennis courts [project] was something that kind of developed over the course of the last two years. As the school district plans for future projects, the district understood that in order to be able to play on the courts in the current state that they are prior to a complete redo of the courts, they needed to be professionally, temporarily fixed,” said Schratwieser.

Aside from the facility upgrades at the track and tennis courts, new wrestling mats were installed in the Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School fitness room and Rogue Fitness jump boxes were purchased for the Paul D. Schreiber High School weight room.

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New wrestling mats for the fitness room.

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Repairs done to Schreiber’s Tennis Courts. (Photos from the Offiicial Instagram improvements, the Lead ‘Em Up program, with its Green Team framework focused on boosting leadership skills and character performance in a team-specific environment, will continue to be implemented at Schreiber over the next year.

“We’ve seen a ton of success at the individual level with really strong leaders stepping up and doing great things for themselves and for their teams. But overall, at the team level, [teams have] really bought into the program and adopted it and made it part of their culture day in and day out of the

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season,” said Schratwieser. “We’re excited to continue to work with the program and have our coaches utilize the lessons and language that is ingrained in the Lead ‘Em Up program.

It’s something that I very strongly believe in, [and] I know there’s a lot of people here that believe in it, both at the coach level and at the student athlete level.”

The start of the fall athletics season at Schreiber is just around the corner. Football begins on Monday, Aug. 21. Tryouts for cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, girls tennis, soccer, girls swimming and

diving, volleyball and the Portettes dance team begin the following week on Monday, Aug. 28 The start date for all Weber sports is Sept. 5.

“I’m really just excited about seeing all the student athletes back out on campus. It feels like the school year just ended but, you know, it’s been a while since we’ve seen our fall teams,” said Schratwieser. “I love the fall season because it’s the start of a new year, and I think the teams that we have on campus, we expect to do really well, building on the success that we’ve had in previous seasons.”

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TOWN NEWS

Grand Opening Event Town Releases Quails For New Pickleball Courts At Hempstead Harbor Trail At Tully Park To Combat Ticks

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fficials from the Town of North Hempstead joined with Ranger Eric Powers last week at the Hempstead Harbor Trail for the Town’s seventh annual quail release, during which 150 Northern Bobwhite Quail were released into the forest to combat ticks.

The Town has raised Northern Bobwhite Quail for the past seven years to help several of the Town’s parks combat ticks without the use of pesticides. The quail release is part of the Town’s broader environmental initiative to use natural methods to control invasive species and disease-carrying pests.

This year, the Town raised approximately 50 quail in the Clark Botanic Garden quail flight pen, while the remaining quail were raised in Smithtown. The flight pen was built by Eagle Scout Daniel Reilly of Troop

423 from Plainview-Old Bethpage as part of his Eagle Scout project.

The North Hempstead quail program is led by Ranger Eric Powers of the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (CEED) and host of the Town’s nature program “Off the Trail.” Mr. Powers also works with dozens of schools across Long Island who set up incubators in their classrooms and raise the quail as part of their animal life cycle studies that teaches science, environmental studies and responsible stewardship. Residents can help support Mr. Powers and CEED by visiting www.CEEDLI.org To watch a video from the release: www. youtube.com/townofnorthhempstead. For more information call the Town’s 311 Call Center.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead From the left: Councilmember Robert Troiano, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember David Adhami, Councilmember Peter Zuckerman, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Kelly Gillen, and Councilmember Dennis Walsh at the grand opening event for the new pickleball courts at Tully Park.

Town electeds join with children from the “Yes We Can” summer program to help release Northern Bobwhite Quail to naturally combat the tick population. (Contributed photo)

Town Hosts Free Citizen Preparedness Training Program Town of North Hempstead is proud to announce that they will be partnering with New York State to present a Citizen Preparedness Training Program on Wednesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1801 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park.

The two-hour training session is being offered by New York State so that residents can have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. It is open to any age. Any family who participates will receive a free NYS Disaster Preparedness Kit which will contain key items to assist individuals in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

The Town of North Hempstead and the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation were proud to host a grand opening event for the new pickleball courts at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park on July 27. Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Robert Troiano, Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, David Adhami along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava helped cut the ribbon and joined in on the festivities by playing the first inaugural game on the courts.

The event included refreshments and giveaways from Athleta and Lisa Ferraro from Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Real Estate.

The new pickleball courts at Tully Park feature 14 lighted courts that are open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last court assignments at 8 p.m.). The courts are open to North

Hempstead residents only. No guests will be allowed at this time. A North Hempstead issued Tully pickleball ID card is required.

The Tully Park pickleball ID cards are required to participate in pickleball at the park. The cards are complementary and available at the Tully Park Aquatic Activities Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three proofs of residency are required to obtain an ID card including: property tax bill, deed or current lease; current utility bill; driver’s license, non-driver’s ID, or birth certificate.

For more information on obtaining an ID card or for court rules please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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All participants must register in advance at https://www.dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-training-calendar. For more information, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

The new pickleball courts at Tully Park feature 14 lighted courts. (Contributed photos)

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