New headquarters for the N.S. Alliance

The North Shore Land Alliance celebrated the opening of their new headquarters located in the historic Tavern House at the 30-acre Humes Preserve in Mill Neck on June 17. In its 20 years of protecting local open spaces, this is the first time they have been located on land they own and have conserved.

Renovation of the Tavern House, which dates to the late 1700’s, began last summer and was recently completed. In keeping with the integrity of the historic structure, the exterior looks much like it did before, but the inside is now filled with light , thanks to the talent of architect Eduardo LaCroze and builder RAF

Development Corporation. The organization incorporated environmentally friendly elements such as geothermal heating and cooling and a low nitrogen septic system. The landscape, when completed, will incorporate native plants and low mow grasses.

Community members can join the Land Alliance for a walk in the meadow or an informative lecture about the importance of protecting the local environment. More information about the Land Alliance can be found on their website at www.northshorelandalliance.org or by calling (516) 922-1028.

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■ Smusht (158 Main St., Port Washington) As a kid, who ate ice cream sandwiches every day? I did. This new ice cream shop brings ice cream sandwiches to a cozy chic level. Here’s the way it works: Choose any ice cream flavor, ranging from Bumpy Lane to Banana Brownie. Next, choose two huge cookies that don’t have to match. I chose a Peanut M&M cookie and a Funfetti to go with my Cookie Monster ice cream (gooey, chewy and blue-y). Place the ice cream between the cookies and add a topping. All the cookies and ice cream flavors are store made. They taste like summer!

See you next month!

Cathi Turow can be reached at: cturowtakeout@gmail.com