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Salisbury takes care of its own Community rallies behind Vulpi family, amid tough ALS diagnosis ter minal neurodegenerative condition that results in the progressive loss of motor neuFor many years, 11-year-old rons that control voluntary Emma Vulpi of Salisbury has muscles. Michele Vulpi said that in been giving back to those in the four months since her husneed. Her efforts began when she band’s diagnosis, his condition has rapidly deteriowas 7, and decided r at e d . H e n e e d s to use the gift cards full-time care and she received on her full-time use of a Dec. 16 birthday to wheelchair. He also buy toys for chilu s e s a B i PA P dren in area hospimachine, a nontals during the holiinvasive ventiladays. tion therapy used Since her first to facilitate breathyear of donating in ing, for a few hours 2019, Emma’s during the day. efforts have only The ALS Associgrown. Last year, ation was able to she worked with h e l p t h e f a m i ly the John Theissen AliSA lAuER install a wheelchair Children’s Founda- Breakfast organizer ramp at their tion, a Wantaghhome, but this was based charity that does just what she strived to do just one hurdle to tackle, — donate hundreds of toys to among many others. “We’ve been mar ried 13 kids that need it most. But now Emma and her fam- years, together for 16 years,” ily, which includes her mom, Michele told the Herald. “It’s Michele, and dad, Patrick heartbreaking.” Michele said the family is Vulpi, are facing their an uphill battle. On Aug. 7, Patrick, 48, selling both of their cars in was diagnosed with a rare and order to afford a modified van agg ressive for m of Amyo- that can help transport her hustrophic lateral sclerosis, better band. On top of Patrick’s illknown as ALS. The disease is a Continued on page 4

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lights on! At two community tree lightings last week around the greater-East Meadow area, residents of East Meadow and Salisbury got into the holiday spirit. In Veterans Memorial Park, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce alongside the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, kicked off their festivities at an event on Dec. 7. At Salisbury’s lighting a day later, Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck, thanks to efforts by the East Meadow Fire Department. Above, Madison Tockman and Ria Desai, both 9, from Salisbury, with ornaments next to this year’s tree. Right, Jonah and Ruby Murphy, 4 and 1, were bundled up at East Meadow’s event. Stories, more photos, Pages 3 and 10.

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At its Dec. 6 meeting, the East Meadow School District’s Board of Education recognized student athletes from the fall season.

Athletes honored at Board of Ed. meeting The East Meadow School District’s Board of Education recognized several student-athletes during their Dec. 6 meeting at the Salisbury School. Jason Supple, the district’s director of physical

education, health and athletics, presented citations to several student-athletes from both East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School for earning accolades in their chosen sports.

With honors ranging from All-County and AllState, to conference championship teams, the district commended all its student-athletes from the fall season.

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East Meadow community organizations officially kicked off the holiday season on Dec. 7 at an annual tree lighting ceremony. Brought together by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, this was the 24th year in which the community gathered to embrace the holiday spirit. At the Town of Hempstead’s Veterans Memorial Park Town Square on Prospect Avenue, dozens gathered for an evening of holiday lights, musical presentations by East Meadow School District students, and a special appearance by Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf, from the movie, “Elf.” The NY Dancers Studio, located on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, put on this year’s dance presentation. The evening’s master of ceremonies was Richie Krug of the East Meadow Chamber. And along with the tree lighting, there was face painting, delicious donuts and hot chocolate, and an ornament decorating station for everyone to enjoy. –Jordan Vallone

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The East Meadow High School band put on an entertaining holiday performance at the Dec. 7 tree lighting ceremony.

The Christmas tree was lit last week, in a ceremony that was full of holiday cheer.

Richie Krug of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce was the master of ceremonies at this year’s event.

At the evening made possible by the chamber and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, children enjoyed the ornament decorating station.

Adrian and Alexa Cruz, ages 5 and 7, had a blast meeting Buddy the Elf, from the beloved Christmas movie, ‘Elf.’

Holiday breakfast to benefit family in need ness, Michele’s father is also battling liver and bone cancer, which has only added to the stress of her husband’s diagnosis. Emma is a sixth-grade student at W.T. Clarke Middle School in the East Meadow School District, and this Saturday, residents from Salisbury and East Meadow are rallying behind the Vulpi family to do their part to give back to a family that’s been an integral part of the community for years. Friends of the family, district officials and other members of the community have banded together to host a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 16, that’ll serve solely as a fundraiser for the family, in hopes that money raised with help alleviate some of the financial burden associated with an ALS diagnosis. Alisa Lauer, whose daughter went to elementary school with Emma, and now is in middle school with her, helped organize the fundraiser. “There was a group of moms who got together, and were brainstorming ideas or ways that we could help the family,” Lauer said. “And this was one of the ideas that had come up. And everything sort of fell into place to be able to put it together.” The breakfast, in the cafeteria at W.T. Clarke High School at 740 Edgewood Dr., Westbury, will take place in two seatings, the first at 9:30 a.m. and the second at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $15 per person, but there will also be a lot of raffles as well as a 50/50 drawing. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee and hot chocolate are on the menu with all food prepared by volunteers, and all money raised will benefit the family.

“This is an opportunity for the community to come together and help out a fellow community member, especially at this time of year,” Lauer said. To register for the breakfast, visit Bit.Ly/VulpiFamily. The financial burdens the Vulpi family face are tough, Lauer added, and the she is hopeful that any donation will help. “Knowing Michele, and knowing what they’ve been through over the last couple of months,” she said, “even those that have good medical insurance, there are just things that are not covered. And unfortunately those things tend to be the high price tag ones. So, we were just looking for something that we are hoping that community would want to get involved in to help them out.” In addition to the breakfast, there is a GoFundMe set up that people can donate to. To learn more about the family’s story and to donate, visit GoFund.Me/c65bdf76. “I want to show Emma the good you put out comes back in some form or another and we have had so much good already and we can never thank everyone enough,” Michele wrote on the GoFundMe page. “We will be forever grateful for those who have stepped up in our time of need.” And despite everything that’s going on, Emma is still orchestrating this year’s toy donation. She’ll once again be donating to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, this year giving them over $4,000 worth of toys. “Emma has helped so many kids on Long Island since she was 7,” Michele said. “And it’s nice to know that people want to give back to us.”

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patrick Vulpi is battling a rare and aggressive form of aLS. Salisbury residents are doing their part to give back to his family, including his wife michele, and daughter, emma, who’ve long been integral parts of the greater-east meadow community.

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For evolutionary reasons, most people are wired to dwell on negative events rather than positive ones. It helped our ancient ancestors survive the far greater and more varied dangers than we face today. As Seligman notes, “So to overcome our brains’ natural catastrophic bent, we need to work on and practice this skill of thinking about what went well…every night for the next week, set aside ten minutes before you go to sleep. Write down three things that went well.” These may be of varying levels of importance but the “why” is an important element in stimulating gratitude. As the author says, “The odds are that you will be less depressed, happier, and addicted to this exercise six months from now.” Professor Seligman describes this and other gratitude exercises that his students report as “life-changing.” Working with psychotherapy and drugs for over forty years, Seligman had never experienced the improvements in mental health that he observed with his positive psychology experiments – all of which led him to the realization of the dirty little secret of drugs and

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What’s new in East Meadow’s schools?

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In the newsletter Steps to Learning for the fall of 2023, the East Meadow School District revealed that there were big changes implemented to both the elementary and middle schools throughout the district. After laying the groundwork throughout the 20222023 school year, the district has introduced a new reading and writing program for all students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade called Core Knowledge Language Arts, or CKLA. CKLA focuses on building on the students’ vocabulary and knowledge from grade to grade. Each grade is connected, and each year builds upon the previous year. The curriculum is split into two different strands, knowledge building and foundational skills. The knowledge building strand is mainly practiced with students in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade. A majority of the learning is hands on, and done through listening and speaking, rather than reading and writing. The foundational skills strand focuses more on reading, and it utilizes a system of Fundations and Geodes. Fundations focuses on the science of reading, and provides a new approach to teaching students phonics instruction, while Geodes books give the students an opportunity to apply and practice the skills they learn. Students and teachers alike are happy with the change. “It has been refreshing to educate our students about the world they live in, rather than solely concentrating on skills and strategies geared towards standardized testing” stated Jennifer Keicher, second grade teacher at Barnum Elementary School, in the newsletter. While the elementary schools underwent changes to

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The East Meadow School District shared some upgrades that have been made to the curriculum in both elementary schools and middle schools in its Steps to Learning newsletter for the fall of 2023. Above, Barnum Woods School. their ELA curriculum, the W.T Clarke Middle school is adding on to their technology department, including upgrades to their technology labs. The labs were completely remodeled with new furniture and high-tech equipment, such as laser cutters, CNC routers, and even 3D printers. These upgrades will help the school introduce the basics of computer science through hands-on experience. The newsletter said the labs are “introducing these learning opportunities helps to prepare our students for the realities of 21st-century business and industry.”

The district has also welcomed six new administrators, including two new assistant principals. East Meadow High School named Gustavo Loor, former Dean of Students at W.T. Clarke Middle school as their new assistant principal, while Woodland Middle School appointed Caitlin Hale, the former Chairperson of Music as their assistant principal. Jason Supple, Michelle Shmuel, Rachel Barry, and Jose-Antonio Velasquez have also been appointed new roles as administrators. –Mason Lauron

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Despite losing its top scorer off last year’s regular season conference championship that pulled off an upset win in the National Invitational Tournament, Hofstra men’s basketball has brought back plenty of firepower to make another run at postseason magic. Aaron Estrada, who won Conference Player of the Year honors his two seasons in Hempstead, transferred to SEC power Alabama for his final year of college eligibility after earning his undergraduate degree at Hofstra. Graduate student guard Tyler Thomas has carried the baton from Estrada, and was leading the nation in scoring at 25 points per game in early December. “He’s our hardest worker and puts in the time it takes to be a great player,” said third-year Pride head coach Speedy Claxton, a former NBA point guard who as a collegiate player led Hofstra to a conference title and NCAA Tournament in 2000. “We knew that he was ready for this moment.” Thomas, who transferred to Hofstra from Sacred Heart prior to last season, scored 40 points to go along with eight rebounds in a 97-92 overtime win against High Point on Nov. 22 in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Showcase. He followed that up with 25 points in an 82-63 route against South Florida at home on Nov. 30. The 6-foot-3 Thomas earned All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) First Team honors after ranking second on the Pride in scoring during Hofstra’s run last season to a regular season league championship followed by a first round NIT victory at Big Ten foe Rutgers Junior guard Darlinstone Dubar has also added a big spark on offense averaging 17.7 points over the first nine games. The All-CAA Preseason Honorable Mention Team selection tallied a career high 30 points in a dominant 102-68 win against Buffalo on Nov. 20. The offense is quarterbacked by junior point guard Juan Carlos, who has upped

Darlinstone Dunbar has been a steady offensive spark for the Pride, averaging 17.7 points over the first nine games. his scoring output this season with 18 points in the High Point win and double figures in six other games. He recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists in the South Florida triumph. “He’s a leader and gets everybody involved,” said Claxton of Carlos. “They all look to him on and off the court for leadership.” Claxton added plenty of new talent this season including some size inside in 6-10 graduate student Jacco Fritz, who arrived on Long Island after playing 99 games at Canisius College. The Netherlands big man registered 14 points in an 85-76 victory against Wright State on Nov. 2. The Pride’s roster includes two players with local ties in freshman Jayden Henriquez, an East Meadow High School graduate, and sophomore Aiden Best, a Hempsterad native and former standout at Lawrence Woodmere Academy. To prepare his team for what he hopes will be a lengthy postseason run that culminates in the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001, Clax-

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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito may be hard at work in the halls of Congress, but it doesn’t mean he can’t find ways to connect with his constituents — doing just that last week, as he nears the end of his first full year on Capitol Hill. Using online videoconferencing — that earned mass appeal at the height of the coronavirus pandemic — D’Esposito hosted what he described as a “teletown hall,” part of a series of such events his team has put together in recent months. “I think it’s a great opportunity for us to chat about updates, not only in the district, but here in Washington, D.C.,” he said. It’s “a way for you to communicate with your government from the comfort of your own home.” And there was a lot to talk about in the most recent town hall, from the U.S. House’s continuing resolution to keep the government funded and open, the change in the House Speaker’s office, and the expulsion of disgraced congressman George Santos. Some fringe Republicans on the far right of the party pushed for the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy — succeeding in doing that, for the first time in history, with the help of Democrats. Republicans than went through a number of candidates before settling on Louisiana’s Mike Johnson to fill the seat.

D’Esposito supported Johnson’s leadership, telling constituents the new Speaker will prioritize important issues including working on the state and local tax deduction, fully funding a 9/11 health care bill, and continuing funding of the National Flood Insurance Program. “I know that our new Speaker is invested in New York and Long Island, and understands the issues that are important to all of us,” D’Esposito said. But it was impossible to talk about the change in the Speaker’s seat, without talking about the change in the cong ressional district that neighbors D’Esposito — the one that, until last week, was held by George Santos. D’Esposito had called for Santos to step down from the very beginning, he said, and now wants to prevent others from taking a similar path to Congress through what he has called his No Fortune No Fraud Act as well as his No Fame No Fraud Resolution. Both measures are intended to prevent a member of Congress indicted — and later convicted — of criminal charges from financially profiting off what they did, including them losing their congressional pension. If such bills were to become laws, D’Esposito believes they could eventually prevent politicians like Santos from getting rich from their story, all while the constituents they leave behind in

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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito didn’t invite constituents to come find him. Instead, the congressman reached out to find his constituents, beaming himself into their homes through an online town hall last week to answer questions and connect with the communities he represents. Topics included his stance on American support of Israel in its conflict with the Hamas terrorist organization. their congressional district are left without the representation they deserve.

There may not be much happening with the Equinor offshore wind project on the South Shore right now, but it still came up during the congressman’s town hall, thanks to one of his Long Beach constituents. D’Esposito wrote a letter pushing the U.S. Department of Interior to consider additional community forums as well as an expanded environmental and economic review before the energy company could move forward with burying lines from Long Beach to Island Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul later vetoed a bill that would allow Equinor to speed up the process — although the project remains alive. D’Esposito conducted two flash polls of those in attendance, with a vast majority saying they don’t feel better off financially today than they did a year ago, with nearly the same number of attendees saying they don’t agree with how the Biden administration is supporting Israel in its ongoing anti-terror campaign against Hamas. “I’m just happy that I continue to support Israel, and that’s something that I will continue to do,” D’Esposito said. “I know it’s important to the people of my district — obviously, I represent one of the largest Jewish populations of anywhere in the country — and I will continue to make sure that I support legislation that is in support of Israel.”

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Salisbury community lights up the night It wouldn’t be the holiday season in Salisbury without its annual tree lighting, which takes place every year at the intersection of Carman Avenue and Lake Lane. The evening was brought together by the Community Association of Stewart Avenue and the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. For 37 years, Salisbury residents have gathered to see and feel what the holidays are all about. On Dec. 8, the East Meadow Fire Department arrived with Santa Claus on a fire truck — a welcomed treat for many excited kids. The W.T. Clarke High School jazz choir performed a beautiful mix of holiday songs, and thanks to the help of East Meadow Kiwanis service leadership groups and local Girl and Boy Scout troops, the tree was decorated with handmade ornaments. “At this very busy time, we should slow down and enjoy the simple things,” the community association and chamber wrote on Facebook. “Perhaps a holiday lighting is just what we all need.” The groups also said that for many years, local merchants in Salisbury and East Meadow have long support the efforts that make the tree lighting and holiday event possible. “Let’s remember they’re our neighbors too and should be able to count on you as well,” the post said. “Please visit their businesses regularlu. Have a happy and safe holiday season.”

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Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck, thanks to efforts by the East Meadow Fire Department at the Salisbury tree lighting. The Salisbury tree lighting went off successfully last week. Community leaders from both East Meadow and Salisbury were all part of the spectacle, in its 37th year.

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Children packed into the area on Carman Avenue where the tree gets lit year after year.

Girl Scout troops were part of the team that helped decorate the tree this year with an array of ornaments.

Saanvi Hinwar, 4, Emma Oglesby, 7, and Savannah Destine, 7, had a blast climbing onto a fire truck and meeting Santa Claus.

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NY Fresh Rx, a produce prescription program and collaborative project among Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, Harmony Healthcare Long Island, and Hofstra University, was recently awarded a Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “We were thrilled to be working with such stellar partners who each brought important expertise to the table, which helped ensure the success of the program,” said Gregory Sandor, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. “NIFA made a tremendous investment in Nassau County. We are honored to have led this effort to strengthen our local food system, reduce food insecurity, and improve health equity.” GusNIP projects helped foster understanding to improve the health and nutritional status of participating households, facilitated growth in underrepresented communities and geographies, and aggregated data to identify and improve best practices on a broad scale. Here in Nassau County, NY Fresh Rx served 350 food-insecure individuals with a chronic disease diagnosis who received health services at one of Harmony Healthcare Long Island’s health centers. “Research tells us that chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes can be successfully managed through diet and exercise,” said Beth

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This is what Sands is all about. We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we operate in. Photo by Sands New York

Photo: Sands New York’s “Season of Sparkle” event took over Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 4. Performances included American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino, Uniondale High School Show Choir, and America’s Got Talent Contestant Sal “The Voice'' Valentinetti.

Sands New York’s “Season of Sparkle” welcomes over 2,000 Long Islanders for Christmas tree lighting and live performances

Robert Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands

ands New York welcomed over 2,000 Long Islanders for a “Season of Sparkle” at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the evening of Monday, Dec. 4. The event featured the live lighting of a 60-foot Christmas Tree alongside a Hanukkah Menorah and a Kwanzaa Kinara to officially usher in the holiday season on Long Island. “Public events like this, with high-quality entertainment, are just one of the ways we engage our local communities—and when we open the Sands New York property, we look forward to hosting many more celebrations,” said Robert Goldstein, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands. “We are extremely grateful to have so many of our new neighbors here to join in the fun, and we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday!” The holiday extravaganza featured performances from America’s Got Talent Contestant Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino, Uniondale High School Show Choir, Emcee Carl and his Holiday Elves, and Cuban Entertainer Osmay Calvo with his 13 Piece Band. Children and families also enjoyed visits from Buddy the Elf, Princess Elsa, the Grinch, a live human Christmas Tree, and of course, Santa himself. “It’s great to see so much of the community turn out for this event,” said Mariano Ugalde, President of the Uniondale

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Coming together is exactly what this time of year is all about, and it was wonderful to see our very own Uniondale Show Choir take the stage alongside the other talented acts. Photo Sands New York

American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino.

Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to coming back to enjoy many more Sands New York events here in Nassau County!” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Legislator Thomas McKevitt, and Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman for the Town of Hempstead Dorothy Goosby were on site to help signal the lighting countdown as well. All attendees received a free food voucher to turn continued on page 2

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Mariano Ugalde, President of the Uniondale Chamber of Commerce

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in at any of 10 different food trucks, with options ranging from poutine to lobster rolls, to waffles and zeppoles. The event also included holiday mini golf, festive 360 degree and holiday-themed photo opportunities, a live ice carving, face painting, and more. The two-day event was kicked off on Sunday, Dec. 3 with a Toysfor-Tots toy drive, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Throughout both days of the event, new, unwrapped toys were collected to donate to economically disadvantaged children on Long Island.

Sands named Corporation of the Year by Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

t its 35th Anniversary Gala & Awards, the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) recognized Sands as its Corporation of the Year for its commitment, contributions and positive impact on the community. “Your dedication to bringing jobs and employment opportunities to our area will significantly improve the lives of many. Your tireless efforts have shown what can be achieved when passion, innovation and compassion come together for a common cause,” Chamber President Luis A. Vazquez’s letter to the organization stated. The LIHCC is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to serve the needs of the minority-owned small business community in Long Island. The organization serves both Nassau and Suffolk counties, making it the only bi-county Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Long Island. Not only does the LIHCC organize an array of networking events and workshops that allow community members to connect and establish key contacts, but the organization also provides opportunities for other members, like Sands, to be honored for their work in the community and their professional achievements. "We were proud to have recognized Las Vegas Sands as our Corporation of the Year at the Gala this year. They have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our community, and have shown themselves to be proactive listeners and compassionate partners through each step of this process,” Vazquez said. “We are especially grateful for their inclusion of and thoughtfulness toward our Hispanic business community. We are eager to continue our work together and we look forward to standing alongside the Sands New York team every step of the way.” The awards were held on Nov. 11 at the Hilton Long Island in Melville and honored numerous organizations and their achievements with an elegant and entertaining evening.

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Sands was awarded Corporation of the Year by the Long Island Chamber of Commerce at its annual gala on Nov. 11 at Hilton Long Island.

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Sands named Corporation of the Year by Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Photos by Sands New York

Sands was awarded Corporation of the Year by the Long Island Chamber of Commerce at its annual gala on Nov. 11 at Hilton Long Island.

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Photo by George Velazquez/Long Island Nets

Long Island Nets players Patrick Gardner, Terry Roberts and Kameron Hankerson surprised the 75 basketball clinic participants.

Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative partners with Long Island Nets to host Holiday Hoops Experience at Nassau Coliseum Over the weekend of Thanksgiving, Sands New York and the Long Island Nets, NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, partnered to host a three-day “Holiday Hoops Experience” at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event was attended by 75 children from Long Island, as part of the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative. Participants were between the ages of 8-14 and from Hempstead, Uniondale, East Meadow, Garden City, and other New York metro area communities. Long Island Nets players Patrick Gardner, Terry Roberts, and Kameron Hankerson even surprised the participants with a visit during the Sunday clinic. Throughout the three-day event, the group of children was taught basketball

fundamentals by clinicians from The Long Island Nets Basketball Academy (LINBA). LINBA clinics are designed to build character while developing a strong fundamental understanding of the game, with children developing their basketball skills in shooting, ball handling and passing, in addition to learning sports safety techniques. Sands established the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative as part of its global priority on youth education and mentoring. Creating opportunities for today’s youth builds tomorrow’s leaders and supports the company’s overarching goal of helping sustain thriving communities that are great places to live, work and visit.

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Children between the ages of 8-14 from Hempstead, Uniondale, East Meadow, Garden City, and other New York metro area communities participated in the event.

Photo by George Velazquez/Long Island Nets

Held in conjunction with the Long Island Nets, the Holiday Hoops Experience gave kids a chance to play on the court at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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‘Tis ‘The Nutcracker’

Emily King

The festive tradition always delights By Karen Bloom

Those sugar plum fairies and various ﬁgments of a young girl’s imagination charm their way onto local stages. The beloved holiday confection never goes out of style.

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The party scene is among the ballet’s many dazzling moments.

New York Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’

New York Dance Theatre’s 41st season of the holiday classic of “The Nutcracker” — on the John Cranford Adams Playhouse stage at Hofstra University — closely follows the tradition of legenday George Balanchine — from storyline through choreography, sets and costumes. Throughout the years, Dance Theatre founder Frank Ohman — a former student and soloist under George Balanchine — set his staging after his mentor’s iconic Lincoln Center version. The production includes the original Sugar Plum Fairy Pas de Deux by permission of the George Balanchine Trust. In addition, Ohman created original dances and scenes that set his production apart from other local versions. Through the years, Ohman created original dances and scenes to enhance Balanchine’s iconic vision. Now Dance Theatre (and Ohman School of Ballet alum) executive artistic director Nicole Loizides follows her mentor’s footsteps in keeping to the Balanchine standard. New York City Ballet soloist Erica Pereira and principal dancer Daniel Ulbricht are featured as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. They join a cast of cast of 80 children, pre-professional and professional dancers to bring the classic story to life. Children’s roles are danced by Frank Ohman School of Ballet students and those at the School of American Ballet (the home school of New York City Ballet). As an added treat this year, a semi-immersive pre-show experience invites the audience into the Silberhaus home before the curtain rises, with the sights, smells and sounds of the Christmas Eve party that is the setting for the ballet. Loizides returns to the “Nutcracker” stage for the ﬁrst time in more than a decade, playing the role of Frau Silberhaus. This “Nutcracker” season kicks off the company’s 50th anniversary on Long Island. “This year’s theme is about bringing it home,” Loizides says. “We are bringing to light the direction of the school and company as founder Frank Ohman intended. I am rooted in the vision of bringing a new awareness to dance on Long Island — from classical to folkloric to contemporary. Our roots are alive. Our repertoire is expanding. And our outreach is wide. We are bringing new works to life by world renowned choreographers, restaging many of Frank Ohman’s classics, and staging works by dance icons including George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, Agnes De Mille and Jerrome Robbins.” With the elegant Christmas party scene, the drama of the magical growing Christmas tree, the Battle of the Toy Soldiers and Giant Mice, the live snowstorm, and the brilliant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, this is surely a sparkling production that maintains its enduring appeal. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, noon and 5 p.m. $45 and $35 (seniors, children 12 and younger. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playouse, Hempstead. For tickets, visit OhmanBallet.org, or call (631) 462-0964.

Eglevsky Ballet’s innovative ‘The Nutcracker’

Long Island’s professional dance company, the Eglevsky Ballet, treats families to its inventive staging of Clara at Tilles Center, featuring additional choreography by executive artistic director Maurice Brandon Curry. Curry’s interpretation stars starring Boston Ballet principals Ji Young Chae and Jeffrey Cirio Miller as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Also of note, dance celebrity Buddy Casimano joins the cast of more than 60 students and professionals as Dr. Stahlbaum, Clara’s father. The role of Clara is danced by 16-year-old Eglevsky Ballet student Claire Higgins. Claire has been a student at Eglevsky Ballet for the past 10 productions of the holiday classic. Curry’s interpretation is notable for its take on the central first act pas de deux in the prelude to “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Usually performed by a Snow Queen and a Snow King in most productions, in this version, it’s Clara and The Nutcracker Prince, who dance to the music (Curry’s personal favorite in the ballet). “Having this pas de deux danced by these two characters intensifies the connection between the two characters,” Curry says. “We see the arc of their relationship, and gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.” This staging is a vibrant representation of the trajectory in which Curry is leading the organization. Eglevesky has presented “The Nutcracker” as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961 — which, according to Curry, makes it the longest, continuously running production on Long Island. “Eglevsky Ballet has long been known for its approach to this treasured story,” he says.“I wanted to delve a little deeper into the characters, and also increase the participation of our incredibly talented academy students with our professional dancers. Also, I’ve enriched the production with more theatricality and dramatic elements. And with all of this, I have still managed to keep the dancing as the true star of the ballet.” As always, the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, under the baton of maestro David Bernard, performs Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. Eglevsky Ballet is partnering with Birthday Wishes of Long Island this year, providing a birthday gift and a “Birthday-in-aBox” for children experiencing homelessness. All who attend are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the organization. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $54-$84. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. For tickets, visit TillesCenter.org or Ticketmaster. com, or call (516) 299-3100. Courtesy Liza Voll

The Cavalier and Sugar Plum Fairy are an elegant pair.

The soulful pop singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage on her ﬁrst solo tour. Emily King has a gift for digging into life’s deepest sorrows and uncovering unexpected beauty and illuminating truth. Since the arrival of her Grammy award-nominated full-length debut album ‘East Side Story,’ the New York City-bred artist has brought ever-evolving levels of depth and nuance to her songwriting, rooting each revelation in her mesmerizing blend of soul, R&B and forward-thinking pop. On her latest album, ‘Special Occasion,’ King explores the endless dimensions of heartbreak. Her lush vocals serve as the perfect vehicle for her carefully crafted compositions. With pop, rock and those R&B inﬂuences, King has quickly become a favorite among fellow musicians and fans alike. Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $48, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration Beloved holiday tunes are combined with a musical cabaret in a joyous spectacle that is the Madison Theatre’s holiday concert. More than 45 performers celebrate the 10year anniversary of this remarkable show, created by artistic director Angelo Fraboni and developed with Bethany Moore. The lively cast includes Molloy University’s preprofessional Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and Broadway performers, along with local kids who celebrate the season with more than 40 songs and dances — all in a fast-paced 90 minutes. Enjoy beloved holiday classics such as ‘We Need A Little Christmas,’ ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,’ ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and ‘Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’ An eight-piece band, led by conductor Aaron Gandy, provides the musical accompaniment. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 2 and 6 p.m. $4-$65; also $85 VIP includes pre-show ‘Coco with Santa.’ Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, dec. 29-30, 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groovedriven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multiinstrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless.” $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, dec. 15, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, dec. 17, 2 p.m.; also Wednesday and Thursday, dec. 20-21, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Let’s Skate Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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‘Scrooge!’ Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption in Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of “Scrooge!,” Sunday, Dec. 17, noon. Also Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. Follow along with Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas in this holiday musical tradition based on Charles Dickens beloved tale. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/ tickets, SunriseTheatreLI. com or call (516) 218-2782.

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Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House offers a festive glimpse of early 20th century holiday merriment, during its final weekend before it closes for the winter, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The “Christmas at Westbury House” celebration reflects what the festive season was like during those opulent decades of the early 1900s when the Phipps family lived there. The period rooms in which John S. Phipps — the eldest son of Henry Phipps, Andrew Carnegie’s partner at Carnegie Steel — and his family resided are impeccably decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, plenty of greenery, and other horticultural arrangements. Take a self-guided tour through Westbury House and view specially decorated rooms for the holidays, have cookies and cider on the West Porch and meet and take photos with Santa while listening to ambient holiday music. The gardens will also be open, along with other special holiday events, including Girl Scouts Chorus, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. $15, $13 ages 62+ and students, $8 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.

‘Wicked Holiday’ concert Enjoy the season with a trio of Broadway stars, on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Alli Mauzey (“Kimberly Akimbo,” “Wicked,” “Hello, Dolly!”), Jackie Burns (“Wicked,” “If/Then,” “Hair”), and Sam Gravitte (“Wicked”) put a fresh spin on holiday classics along with Broadway hits during “A Slightly Wicked Holiday.” Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a bingo game at East Meadow BethEl Jewish Center, in East Meadow, starting at 6 p.m. Prizes, progressive games, bell jar prizes and refreshments will be provided.1400 Prospect Ave. For information, contact (516) 483-4205.

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Enjoy a rare opportunity to see a stunning and festively decorated Coe Hall in full holiday splendor and spirit, with natural materials sourced from Planting Fields, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, noon5 p.m. Experience the magic of the season withholiday music, crafts, activities and more, plus snap a holiday photo with the Grinch! Don’t forget to see the Indigenous Tree with ornaments crafted by local students. On Sunday, visitors who wear festive ugly sweaters receive a candy cane. With enertainment by Dave Brown and the Versatiles, and an interactive children’s set from Strummin’ and Drummin’. Registration required. $15, $10 ages 40-12. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. For information and to register, visit PlantingFields. org, or call (516) 922-8600.

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At the East Meadow Public Library artist invitational event, Robin Donovan displays her work.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 142 MAIN 1H LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 143310

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 130 POST 232 LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York 143306

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 101 JACKSON 4K LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 143308

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From portraits to waterfalls, artists gathered at the East Meadow Public Library on Dec. 10 to showcase their talents. The artists were welcomed for the annual Invitational Art Show held at the library every December. With many pieces for sale, the show boasts being the perfect opportunity for holiday gift giving — each piece one of a kind. The local ar tists who gathered for the show display work made up of a variety of mediums — including painting and sculpture. The art will continue to be on display at the East Meadow Public Library, located at 1886 Front Street in East Meadow, for the rest of the month on the lower level of the library. For more information, call (516) 7942570.

Kathy Trunk is one of several artists displaying work for the month of December as part of the East Meadow Public Library’s annual invitational art show that kicked off last weekend.

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Dan Bar-Kochba displays his hand carved and assembled sculpture during the December art invitational that opened on Dec. 10 at the East Meadow Public Library. Artwork can be viewed in the lower level of the library.

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A. From my perspective as a licensed professional, I could never tell you not to get approvals from your local jurisdiction for anything you do. This scenario is familiar, and I always wonder how people get away with it, because most plumbers I know, if they’re truly licensed plumbers, insist on permits if they are following the rules. onte eeper I know that this is the call of your building department, and you need to speak to an authority, such as a supervisor or plans examiner, to confirm whether this is necessary and when there may be exclusions from permits. In most municipalities I know of, there’s always a permit required for the replacement of kitchens and bathrooms, but because a few jurisdictions allow direct, in-kind replacement, in which the sinks, toilet and bathing fixtures are new replacements in the same position with the same piping, they don’t require a permit. This issue is a question for each separate situation and location. I’m often asked if the plumbing inspector will make the plumber rip open the walls to see that the plumbing was done to code. Although I’ve seen this happen, it seems to be less often and, in any case, the judgment call of the inspector. As I’ve written in recent columns, your honesty is often not rewarded with a prompt review and approval, which is why your contractor neighbor is laughing about your situation. Lately I have seen many more circumstances in which the officials in some jurisdictions have reviewed every little aspect of the history of the home and any potentially missing filings for unrelated items, such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, powder rooms, new boiler and anything else they can find, which makes the homeowner wish they had never told the truth. Be prepared for this possibility, including the chance that full home plans for something as simple as a kitchen or bath will be required by some plans examiners. They often point out that they suspect that changes were made due to the architect truthfully showing the adjacent spaces. Even though we are required to show spaces adjacent to the work area, the typical response is that because the architect showed the adjacent spaces, the examiner now wants more information and the whole floor layout of each level of the home. Their response often appears to blame the architect for also being truthful, but not being truthful serves to make things even worse. Good luck!

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WOOdMERE 504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14. Near All! ................................................................................................REDUCED! $950,000

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olls, polls, polls. It isn’t even 2024, and we’re bombarded with political polls, one after another. President Biden is a goner and Donald Trump is ahead by 2 points, but that’s within the margin of error, so it’s a statistical tie. Everyone is upset about the economy and the weather and just about everything else. As we enjoy the holiday season, do we need all of these interruptions in our daily lives? I recall that, 49 years ago, the little-known governor of Georgia named Jimmy Carter declared JERRY his candidacy for president, and all KREMER the pollsters laughed. As a member of the Assembly leadership, I was asked to introduce Carter to the party conferences in 1976. I met him at the Albany airport and escorted him to the Capitol, where he got a tepid reception. I drove him back to the airport and wished him well. Nine months later, he was elected president.

In 1991, Bill Clinton, the governor of Arkansas, declared himself a candidate for the White House. Few people paid much attention to him. In 1988 Clinton had been given a speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention and he spoke for over a half-hour, when he was only assigned 15 minutes. Everyone thought that was so funny that he was invited to appear on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show.” Four years later he was elected president. What I’m getting at is that right now, no one has the slightest idea what will happen next November. The Republican Party is going through its primary process, which will most likely end with the crowning of former President Trump as its candidate. Biden is juggling two wars, a Republican majority in the House that would like to impeach him — without any evidence, so as to make Trump happy — and a host of other headaches. Next March, Trump is expected to go on trial for his conduct leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. His former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, is expect-

ed to be the star witness against him. Some legal experts think there is a strong possibility that Trump will be convicted by a jury of his peers. How would voters react to such an event, and would a conviction sway enough of them to make a difference? That will be one of many new factors that the pollsters will have to consider. Right now there are wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Biden has been a strong supporter of both countries, providing them with arms and moral support. Congress is currently in a state of gridlock about helping both countries. What if Ukraine loses the war to Russia? What if Israel wins its war with Hamas, but is stuck with administering the needs of the people of Gaza? These are two more headaches to throw into the 2024 mix. Even though former President Trump is favored to win his party’s nomination, the picture will look very different if and when he does so. Once he is the candidate, voters will begin to focus on all of his actions and statements over the past few years. It’s one thing to talk about wanting retribution

here are too many polls, and war scenarios. Let’s concentrate on the holidays.

against your enemies, but when you’re the nominee, do voters look at you differently? At this moment, the issue of abortion rights is not front and center. Those favoring a woman’s right to choose have won a series of battles in a number of states. Next year the issue will again be prominent in voters’ minds, and they will weigh which of the candidates supports their position. Biden’s and Trump’s stances are well known. Now, however, it’s time to ignore the pollsters and the political columnists. Here’s hoping your observance of Hanukkah was memorable, and let’s wish the same for Christmas. Keep planning holiday parties. If you’re traveling, finish up your packing early. We need a break from all of the distractions coming out of the political world. Let’s have some fun, and be happy and healthy. After three years of Covid and so many other distractions, we need a break. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Still standing, cancer treatment and all

y husband is the main character in this story. The recipient of abundant blessings from family and friends, he is festooned in good wishes and prayers these days. This is powerful juju, and he needs it in his fight through cancer. Since his diagnosis in May, we have been living a different life. CanRAnDi cer doesn’t hapKREiss pen to just one person; life takes a hard left for everyone in the family, kids and grandkids, too. A good day, a good time, a good year, all become relative. My husband, Don, always does things in a big way, so he didn’t just get cancer; he got pancreatic cancer, discovered “incidentally” during a routine scan. (He did the scan because of a genetic risk, and I write about this now to remind readers that anyone can test for genetic mutations that might confer a cancer risk. This knowledge has the power to save lives.) His tiny lesion was discovered very early on a CT scan, confirmed with an MRI and an endoscopic biopsy, and

removed in July in a Whipple procedure, a drastic and super-complex operation that removes the tumor and rearranges your innards. In his case, the procedure was done robotically, over seven hours, with two surgeons. The doctors said he would be in the hospital for a week to three weeks since he’s an old dude, and cancer isn’t his only medical challenge. But being an outlier, Don was doing laps around the nurses’ station after four days, and they sent him home with more drains than a steam room after five days. They told me I could change the drains; it would be easy. Not easy. A visiting nurse saved the day. The doctors advised that after the Whipple procedure, his eating and digestion might not be normal for months, or possibly ever. “Small portions. Frequent meals. No spice. No roughage,” we were told. I sat across the table from him at home, expecting some kind of volcanic intestinal eruption, but he just chomped away and digested everything and, in a week or two, started exercising. In August he began chemotherapy

and immunotherapy. Yes, the surgery and chemo seem like killing a mosquito with a cannon, but even a tiny pancreatic cancer is not your ordinary mosquito. Don is doing it all with grace and remarkable good cheer. He says he’s fine, no problems. One issue is that the steroids they give him with the chemo send him into orbit. He can’t stop moving from room to room or making phone calls or rearranging the silverware in the drawer. For two days, he basically flies low around our house, engines roaring, until, on day three, he comes in for a landing. This time is perfect for cleaning windows. This week, new scans revealed that everything under the hood looks good. No obvious cancer. An excellent finding. “We’re lucky so far,” the doctor says, luck also being relative. It has taken us many months to accept the uncertainty of this life we are living. We can plan, but not too far ahead. We can get out, but we must dodge sneezing people and other germy situations. My husband is the warrior, and I am the worrier. I handle the appointments and records and results and communications with all the medical people who are keeping Donnie up and running.

y husband is the warrior, and I’m the worrier. We can plan, but not too far ahead.

This job does not align with my skill set. Toxic stress is baked into the health care system these days; I feel incompetent juggling patient portals, faxed reports and MRI discs. But it also seems like really, really bad form to complain. He’s doing the hard work. You may be wondering, and I don’t mind sharing, that despite the robust treatment and particular nastiness of this cancer, we don’t talk about it much anymore. We do a pretty good job of doing the day-to-day thing. We go out occasionally, but mostly I cook, and we see some friends, and we talk about the news, which often makes us feel lucky indeed. Don keeps the faith with a group of dear friends who are also going through difficult cancer regimens. Perhaps you or someone you love is undergoing treatment. All the stories speak to an abiding resilience in the human spirit. Each morning, we plan the day. And honestly, we look forward to it, because it’s the only day we can count on. In truth, it’s the only day anyone can count on. We don’t overtalk this new chapter in our story. But occasionally, in the middle of the night, as if by some silent agreement, we hold hands. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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wo holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, in a manger in a Bethlehem stable from a family escaping the tyranny of King Herod. So much has been said over the years about how different these two holidays are, contrasting the differences between Jews and Christians. But yet, Hanukkah and Christmas — and the observances and celebrations surrounding them — are more alike than we give them credit for. First and foremost, both are rooted in the same concept: the celebration of a miracle. Following three years of war with King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a hero of the Jewish faith, Judas Maccabeus, re-entered the desecrated Second Temple with the hope of restoring it. The Seleucid king had defiled almost every-

thing inside except for a single small jar of oil — enough to last a single day. It was going to take a week for new oil to arrive, but Maccabeus used the oil in the jar anyway. It didn’t run out that night. Or the next night. Or the night after that. In fact, the oil continued to burn until the new consecrated oil arrived, helping to restore the temple — and the faith of a war-torn people. The birth of Jesus should not have happened. According to Christians, the messiah’s mother was a virgin. Thus the conception and the ultimate birth of Jesus took place through divine intervention. The three wise men who traveled to welcome the new baby into the world were inspired by the light of what we now call the Star of Bethlehem. Today, Christians celebrate light with candles and colorful bulbs, reflecting hope, warmth and the triumph of light over darkness. Sound familiar? While Hanukkah might not carry the same spiritual weight for Jews as Christmas does for Christians, both holidays

also focus on something very important: family. Dads, moms, daughters, sons, grandparents, cousins — they all gather around the tree on Christmas morning to open presents and share a sumptuous holiday meal. For Hanukkah, the lighting of the menorah candles involves the entire family, fostering a sense of togetherness. And we can never forget about kindness and charity. Giving gifts and food to those who wouldn’t otherwise have them, and simply gathering to do good things, are aspects of the holidays that are not exclusive to any single religion, but the effort is heightened at this time of year. Whether you’re spinning a dreidel or hanging stockings on the chimney, this is a chance to not only end the year doing good for both your family and your community, but also looking to continue that once January begins. Take a moment to remember not only the meaning of the holidays, but the spirit of them, too. And focus on finding common ground — all for the greater good.

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letters King was right about our unity To the Editor: Re Peter King’s op-ed essay last week, “Americans must rediscover our unity”: I couldn’t agree more. I think it’s interesting that in these days, social identity and political identity are nearly one and the same. The Republican and Democratic labels are slung about to not only describe political allegiance, but also personal belief/character. Maybe this is part of the problem? While King’s essay provides context from a political perspective, citing how he disagreed with colleagues on a political level but they enjoyed each other’s company on a personal level, it delineates the difference between social and political identity. Part of the issue is the collectivist mindset of hating America that members of the radical left unfortunately perpetuate. I’d like to think it is misconstrued criticism, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets the oil, and they are vocal about it. I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to nearly every state, and in my conversations with fellow Americans of all socio-economic and political backgrounds, from California’s coast to New England’s shores, I recognize that despite the supposed polarity we face in this country, we share the common ground that we are Americans, first and foremost. The only way to defeat America is from within. That’s why there are bad actors out there — they’ve even infiltrated our own political system — who want to pit countrymen against one another. United We Stand. The United States’ motto, E Pluribus Unum, Latin for “Out of many, one,” symbolizes the unity of our 13 original colonies. Our Founding

Fathers knew then the significance of unity. Our country is not without her faults, and should be openly and fairly critiqued — but the only way we move forward is together. So long as the common goal is a better America, our country and her people cannot lose. KOOROSH LEIBOWITz Glen Cove

An open letter to Hofstra’s president Dear Dr. Susan Poser: I would like to thank you for acknowledging the horrific nature of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel in your Oct. 9 post, found at https://news.hofstra.edu. However, I respectfully request that you give

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oung people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal

finance. Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as kindergarten. Twenty states, including Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia, require that students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New THoMAs p. York should get with the proDinApoLi gram. I issued an executive order on financial literacy in 2019, directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding of issues such as mortgages, student loans and credit card debt. But we should also be

focusing on financial literacy for the next generation, to ensure that young people have the skills to effectively manage their finances and avoid falling into the trap of spiraling debt. According to a National Endowment for Financial Education 2022 report, 80 percent of those surveyed stated they wished they had been required to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a nonprofit corporation regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, found that respondents with higher financial literacy were more likely to make financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how. During last year’s legislative session in Albany, eight bills were introduced to include financial education in schools starting as early as pre-K. One bill called for the creation of a financial literacy fund, which would provide funding for grants or programs to

ow about adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma?

LeTTers additional context to your Oct. 18 post. While you again acknowledged that Israel was attacked by Hamas, the lack of context created false equivalencies between terrorists and those who seek to defend themselves against terror. For example, while I wholeheartedly agree that we should, as you state, “mourn the loss of life in Israel and Gaza,” you simply lumped all loss of life together without making a key distinction. While Israel attempts to minimize the loss of civilian life, Hamas deliberately targets Israeli civilians and uses their own people as human shields. Failing to mention this distinction obfuscates the morality of the former and the immorality of the latter. The problem with moral equivocations such as these is that they stifle critical thinking by sloppily making superficial comparisons, instead of highlighting key distinctions. Moral equivalencies are made for one of three reasons. The first is ignorance. The second is intellectual sloppiness, because it’s easier to lop concepts together superficially than to look for differences beneath the surface. The third is to muddy the waters and manipulate the facts. An educational institution should never abuse the concept of academic freedom by manipulating the facts in order to indoctrinate, but rather should educate. It has an academic responsibility to present the facts truthfully, allowing learners to draw their own conclusions. Your Oct. 18 post also lacked moral clarity. While you are correct in asserting that “there is a complex history and

establish financial literacy programs, specifically targeting at-risk populations. These bills merit further discussion. In September 2022, the state education department convened a Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s high school graduation measures. The commission’s recommendations to the Board of Regents, related to ensuring educational excellence and equity for New York’s diverse student body, are expected to be released soon. Several Board of Regents members have voiced support for adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma. I’m encouraged that the issue of personal finance was included in this important discussion, and hope that it will be given serious consideration. Adding financial education to the state’s curriculum can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by the fact that some

conflicting views about the causal underpinnings of the current crisis,” you failed to state that these complexities cannot be used as a justification for the Oct. 7 atrocities, such as murder or rape. The purpose of education should not only be to prepare people for a livelihood, but to make them better citizens. If educational institutions can’t make the most elementary distinctions between right and wrong, they are failing in their mission to create an educated citizenry. I encourage you to make a full-throated condemnation of Hamas’ actions, as Sheryl Sandberg recently did at the U.N., declaring that “Rape should never be used as an act of war. Silence is complicity … And in the face of terror, we cannot be quiet.” Sandberg’s remarks were echoed by Hillary Clinton’s statement: “We must respond to weaponized sexual violence wherever it happens with absolute condemnation.” Given that in their recent testimony before Congress, the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn, to their shame, could not unequivocally say that calling for genocide against Jews would violate their schools’ codes of conduct, it is more important than ever to speak out clearly against evil. The blatant double standard that allows for Israel and Jews to be demonized must not be tolerated. RABBI STEVEN SAKS Congregation Sons of Israel, Woodmere RABBI STEVEN GRABER Temple Hillel, Valley Stream

of our schools already offering a personal finance class. For example, Mott Hall V, a South Bronx high school, is offering personal finance, taught in conjunction with a required economics course. Students learn theory, and also follow the stock market in real time, research corporate earnings and select stocks. They appreciate the real-world lessons that can be applied in the future. The importance of learning personal finance can’t be underestimated, and I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge and understanding. The stresses associated with financial difficulties can adversely affect your physical and mental health and hurt family members as well. Education in financial literacy can be an important step toward accessing a better job, improving your quality of life, and providing peace of mind. Let’s make financial acumen part of our kids’ educations. Thomas DiNapoli is the New York state comptroller. A version of this column originally appeared in amNew York.

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