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St. Agnes choirs prep for annual Christmas show The performance will showcase an eclectic mix of holiday classics including “O Holy “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Night,” “We Three Kings,” and celebrate the spirit of the “Hark! The Herald Angels season with the joyful melodies Sing,” and Handel’s “Hallelujah and harmonies of the St. Agnes Chorus.” It will also feature more contemporary Cathedral choirs at compositions, such the 11th annual as “Advent ProcesAdvent and Christsional,” which mas concert on FriBower says sounds day night. medieval but was “It’s a pretty popactually written in ular event,” the 1980s, and Michael Bower, St. “ O n c e i n Ro ya l Agnes’s musical David’s City,” made director for nearly f amous by the 40 years, said. “Our Choir of King’s Colmusic program is lege at the Universikind of famous.” ty of Cambridge. Beneath the “It promises to grand arches of the be a great night and cathedral, the a g reat celebrasound of more than tion,” Bower said. 125 members of the MICHAEl BowER “Everybody is r e n ow n e d B o y s ’ Musical director, invited.” Choir, Senior Girls’ The event also Choir, the Master St. Agnes Cathedral has theatrical eleC h o r a l e, S c h o l a ments, he added, Cantorum, the Cathedral Singers and Cathedral Chorale — with actors dressed in costume the latter of which is comprised who will interact with the audiof more than 70 men and ence. And members of the women — along with soloists choirs will perform in different and orchestra musicians will parts of the church to create a come alive in what promises to surround-sound atmosphere. “Everyone loves Christmas be a one-of-a-kind musical spectacle. Continued on page 12
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‘Rockin’ around the village Christmas Tree Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer celebrate the holiday season at the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5, alongside Recreation Department employees Grace Macaluso, left, Daniella McCoy and Chase Polito. A time-honored tradition in the Village of Rockville Centre, hundreds gathered at the Village Green along Maple Avenue last week for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Photos, story, Page 10.
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United Church hosts ‘White Gift Pageant’ The United Church of Rockville Centre ushered in the holiday season on Sunday, with its time-honored tradition, the “White Gift Pageant,” which marks the Second Sunday of Advent. Rooted in a rich history that spans more than 70 years, this cherished event brought members and friends of the congregation closer together as they embraced their roles in the retelling of the Christmas story through scripture and rhyming verse. In the spirit of generosity and community outreach, the congregation presented white gifts for New Ground, a distinguished non-profit agency headquartered in Levittown. New Ground serves as a beacon of hope for individuals and families grappling with housing issues, which aligns with the church’s commitment to making a positive impact in local communities. Following the heartwarming pageant, attendees were invited to partake in festive crafts in the fellowship hall. Members of the congregation, both old and young, came together to decorate Christmas cookies. The United Church of Rockville Centre, is a progressive, Protestant congregation proudly celebrating its 98th year of ministry. The church remains dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, embracing the core values of compassion, community, and faith. For more information visit UCCRVC.com.
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The United Church of Rockville Centre celebrated the holidays with its annual ‘White Gift Pageant,’ featuring the retelling of the story of Christmas.
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Rockville Centre’s vibrant Jewish community gathered together alongside esteemed rabbis and village dignitaries on Thursday night for the second annual menorah lighting ceremony at the Village Green on Maple Avenue. Mayor Francis Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, and Trustees Gregory Shaughnessy, Emilio Grillo and Katie Conlon joined Rabbi David Lerner and Cantor Alexandra Weiser of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, Rabbi Michael Cohen of Central Synagogue Beth Emeth, Rabbi Levi Gurkov with the Chabad of Rockville Centre, and several neighbors to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Following the ceremony, Rabbi Lerner extended a warm invitation to all to join him back at the temple on Hempstead Avenue, where the celebration continued. The festivities unfolded with a delectable dinner courtesy of Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, featuring a spread of sandwiches, a latke bar and irresistible donuts. The celebration continued into the night with raffles, an ugly sweater contest and dancing. This gathering transcended into a cherished memory that both children and parents could enjoy, while solidifying the enduring bond between the synagogue and the broader community. The celebration not only illuminated the night for the start of the Hanukkah holiday, but it also underscored the spirit and unity of Rockville Centre.
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Rockivlle Centre Mayor Francis Murray, center, flips the switch to light the menorah for the first night of Hanukkah. Rabbi Levi Gurkov with the Chabad of Rockville Centre, left, Rabbi Michael Cohen of Central Synagogue Beth Emeth, Rabbi David Lerner of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David and former Rabbi Barry Schwartz join him during the ceremony. Kids celebrated the first night of Hanukkah at Congregation B’nai SholomBeth David.
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Rabbi David Lerner, left, and Cantor Alexandra Weiser welcomed the community to join them at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David following the menorah lighting ceremony at the village green, for dinner catered by Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, which included a latke bar, sandwiches and donuts.
Members of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David take turns lighting the menorah for the first night of Hanukkah.
Sha Batzby plays Hanukkah songs on the guitar as Hebrew school students with Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David sing along.
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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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D’Esposito: New Speaker in touch with L.I. By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
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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Hofstra poised to battle for CAA title By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com
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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Tyler Thomas shot the lights out Nov. 22, scoring 40 points in an overtime victory over High Point. ton pieced together a challenging nonconference schedule that included a road trip to Duke on Dec. 12. Hofstra will also face St. John’s for the first time since the 2009-10 season on Dec. 30 with a noon battle at UBS Arena in Elmont. “We like playing in these environments,” said Claxton, who guided Hofstra to an upset win at 24th-ranked Arkansas in December 2021. “It brings out the best
in them.” The Pride open CAA play Jan. 4 at home against defending CAA champion College of Charleston, who Hofstra knocked off in the teams’ lone regular season meeting last year when the Cougars were ranked 18th in the nation. The home conference schedule is also highlighted by a Feb. 1 meeting with Long Island rival Stony Brook.
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Open enrollment for 2024 Medicare plans, which end on Dec. 7, brings new savings for seniors under the Inflation Reduction Act legislation adopted last year by President Biden. These new cost-saving health care programs that Medicare beneficiaries can expect includes $35 monthly caps on insulin, free vaccinations, and more assistance to low-income seniors for premiums and out-of-pocket costs. State Sen. Kevin Thomas, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray and Health & Human Services Regional Director Dr. Dara Kass joined representatives with the advocacy nonprofit, Protect Our Care, at the Sandel Senior Center in Rockville Centre last week, to educate eligible seniors on these new programs. “This Medicare open enrollment period, it’s crucial to share up-to-date information and resources for seniors living on Long Island as they select new health care plans,” Murray said. Thomas said that the new cost-saving programs are vital for our senior population, now, more than ever before. “At a time when seniors are combating high costs from all ends, it is so important that low-cost health care is being offered as a lifeline,” Thomas said. According to Dr. Kass, seniors can save on their prescription drug costs, with
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Dr. Dara Kass, regional director with the Department of Health and Human Services, visits the Sandel Center to speak with senior citizens in Rockville Centre about the new programs available for Medicare beneficiaries. even more savings on the way, including a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap in 2025 for Medicare prescription drug coverage, and lower prices for selected high-cost prescription drugs through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. “It’s a continuous process of identifying, negotiating and then putting into place the new prices for Medicare beneficiaries such as yourselves,” Kass explained. “For the first time, the federal government will negotiate with the drug companies on your behalf.”
During the presentation, Dr. Kass took questions from the crowd of seniors, while emphasizing the state’s Health Insurance Assistance Program hotline, where seniors can call and receive free and personalized health insurance counseling to help find the correct Medicare program that best suits their needs. “You want to make sure you’re working with a neutral arbiter,” Kass said, “someone that is there to make sure you’re getting the program that’s right for you.”
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Nancy Codispoti, the director of senior services in Rockville Centre, also reminded seniors of another valuable resource that’s available to them right here in the village. “Sherri Gilbert, our full-time social worker, is here at the Sandel Center to discuss Medicare benefits and the right plan for our seniors,” Codispoti said. “We are here to disseminate this crucial information from the government in any way we can.” Kass agreed that events such as this are important for seniors to get non-partisan advice on the processes that will affect their everyday lives. “Legislation such as this is only as impactful as the senior citizens knowing how they can use it,” Kass said, “and it’s important for people like me to come to gatherings like this to talk about the important work that’s being done in Washington for seniors and what it means for their lives starting today.” Joan Hines, a Rockville Centre resident and an active member of the Sandel Senior Center, said that she thinks its important that all government representatives reach out to senior citizens and discuss the details of these programs with them, just as they have during this event. “We are former doctors, lawyers, teachers and other professionals who vote,” Hines said. “Don’t write us off as disinterested. We certainly care.”
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Tommy Orsillo, left, Mac Alerte, Melanie Conlisk, Sammy Orsillo, Juliette Clancy, Nick Orsillo, Nolan Conlisk, Bowden Alerte, Ellie Clancy and Jack Clancy celbrate with a cup of hot cocoa underneath the tree.
It’s looking ‘a lot like Christmas’ in RVC Families, friends and neighbors in the Rockville Centre community came out to the Village Green on Dec. 5, to ring in the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. Hundreds gathered excitedly around the tree for the countdown, as the two VIP guests, Elena and Grace Rau, flipped the switch and illuminated the night sky in the warm glow of the festive holiday lights. During the event, hot cocoa was served to help keep everyone nice and toasty while students with the South Side Middle School Chorale,
the South Side High School ‘Choraleers,’ and the South Side High School Wind Ensemble brought Christmas tidings of joy and cheer with a performance of several holiday classics. Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer paid a visit to the tree, along with jolly old Santa Claus, himself, who got a lift with the Rockville Centre Fire Department, in order to pay a special visit to all the good boys and girls in Rockville Centre. –Daniel Offner
Elena and Grace Rau joined Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Mayor Francis Murray to help flip the switch and light the Christmas tree. Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer are feeling the spirit of the season in their festive costumes.
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Santa Claus hitches a ride with the Rockville Centre Fire Department during the annual tree lighting ceremony.
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The Phillips House Museum in Rockville Centre embraced the festive spirit of the season on Sunday, Dec. 3, when it opened doors to the community for a heartwarming holiday celebration. Visitors of all ages gathered together inside the 19th century Victorian home, where they were treated with an array of holiday delights. The event featured several holiday-themed crafts for kids, which they were able to take home as fun, festive mementos. With the chilly winter days approaching, the warmth of hot chocolate offered patrons a delicious respite from the cold. During the open house, the musical trio, Her Saving Grace, also greeted visitors with a musical performance. The timeless tradition of Christmas caroling brought members of the community closer together. And at the center of the living room sat a beautifully decorated Christmas tree adorned with vintage, handcrafted ornaments and old toys. But the real highlight of the event was of course a visit from the big man himself — Santa Claus, who made a magical appearance to enchant the crowd. Taking on the role was Tom Rakeman, who took the time to make sure everyone was having a good time. The holiday open house event has become a memorable tradition in the
Angelina Juca, 8, and Catherine Mondragon meet Santa Claus at the Holiday Open House. community, combining the wonder and joy of the holiday season with the rich tapestry of the village’s 130 year history.
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Rockville Centre Village Trustee Gregory Shaughnessy, left, joins Rockville Centre Historical Society and Phillips House Museum Secretary Ellen Grossman, Village Trustee Katie Conlon with her niece Annie Cowan, 4, Mayor Francis Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Jenn Santos, Matt Cliszis, Debbie Fehringer, Jim Belling and former Mayor Mary Bossart.
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Some of the performers in the St. agnes Cathedral choirs preparing for the 11th annual advent and Christmas Concert on friday at 7:30 p.m. thomas Lee, left, evan Hannaberry, and richard early with the St. agnes Cathedral Boys’ Choir are looking forward to the upcoming holiday performance.
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music,” Bower said. “It’s a magical time.” The annual celebration began in 2012, after more than 100 members from the St. Agnes Cathedral choirs and their families traveled to Italy to sing in such hallowed venues as St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican; San Lorenzo, in Florence; and St. Mark’s, in Venice. While the choirs traditionally perform hymns for church services, the Christmas concert gives its members more of an opportunity to showcase their talents with holiday music. “This time of year, people are looking for something like this,” Bower said. “Something special to do with their spouse and family.” Thomas Lee, 10, is a fifth-grader at the St. Agnes Cathedral School who sings in the Boys’ Choir. “I’ve been in the choir for three years,” Thomas said. “Grandma said that singing is like praying twice.” Of the more than 125 singers set to perform, several — including Thomas — are students of St. Agnes or the Rockville Centre public schools. Some of the other performers in the different choral groups at St. Agnes also come from Manhattan, Albany and Princeton, New Jersey to perform.
The St. Agnes Cathedral choirs practiced with members of the chamber orchestra on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights in preparation for the concert, Thomas said. Thomas’ mother, Meaghan Lee, added that Bower does an excellent job of coordinating the choirs and mixing a wide range of vocal talent. “This whole season is such a hectic time,” Bower said. “New York is stressful.” He added of the concert, “It’s a chance to be calm, and a chance to center yourself and remember what the holidays are all about.” He hinted that there might be a few surprises on Friday night as well, and said there was no way of knowing who might show up, given the event’s popularity. Proceeds will go toward the St. Agnes music program’s planned trip to Paris in 2025, which will include performances at the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Chapel at Versailles. This year’s Advent and Christmas Concert, “Stay Awake, Watch, Make Ready the Way of the Lord,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at St. Agnes. There is a suggested donation of $25. For ticket information and reservations, call (516) 764-9578, ext. 201.
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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.
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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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Ugly Sweater Crawl Rockville Centre bars and pubs invite everyone to come dressed in their best Santa outfits, ugly sweaters, or reindeer costumes for this annual village bar crawl, Saturday, Dec. 16, 5-9 p.m. $19 includes exclusive drink specials. Tickets available at Eventbrite. com. For more information, visit PubCrawls.com.
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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.
Annual Snowman Hunt The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce’s annual Snowman Hunt returns to the village, through Dec. 23. The community-wide scavenger hunt is open to kids 12 and younger. Participants can pick up a map from any participating businesses. For each snowman found, you will receive a stamp. Those who collect all of the stamps will be entered into a drawing for a shot at a gift certificate. For more information visit RockvilleCentreChamberOfCommerce.com.
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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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Remembering Pearl Harbor, 82 years later By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Veterans with the American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre and the surrounding area gathered at the Mill River Park Complex in Rockville Centre on Thursday, in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor that took place 82 years ago. More than 350 Japanese aircraft launched an attack on the Hawaiian Naval base just before 8 a.m., killing more than 2,400 Americans and wounding nearly 1,200 more. Eight of the battleships in the U.S. Navy fleet were damaged, and four of them sank, including the USS Arizona, which remained underwater as a memorial to the officers and crew who were killed on that day. In the wake of this tragic attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stood before Congress to deliver an iconic address, in which he referred to Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941 as a “date that will live in infamy.” “Those words chilled Americans to the bone,” Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray said. “Americans reeled as our sense of security was ripped from us. An enemy had come into our home and attacked us as we slept. Our national innocence was lost.” Murray said that on that day, our veterans gathered together to honor those lost in the attacks, and to recognize the
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Veterans from Rockville Centre and Lynbrook gather along Mill River to honor those who bravely fought back against Japanese forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor 82 years ago. resiliency of the American spirit. “For even though we mourned, our nation rose up and fought back,” he said. “We remember and honor the way our nation came together as brothers and sisters, and supported our President and our Armed Forces to show the world why the United States of America is the greatest country on Earth.” Frank Colón, commander of Ameri-
can Legion Post No. 303, said that the attack on Pearl Harbor should equally be remembered as a day of bravery. “We honor the survivors. The brave men whose numbers are so few. We must hear their stories and preserve their legacy and honor of their sacrifice,” Cólon said. Following the events that took place on that fateful morning, 15 U.S. Navy
sailors were presented with the Medal of Honor for their bravery in fighting off the Japanese attack. Among the other awards given to American servicemen who distinguished themselves in combat at Pearl Harbor were 51 Naval Crosses, 53 Silver Stars, four Navy and Marine Corps medals and three Bronze Stars. “They are not left behind, for we remember them today and always will,” Cólon remarked. “Efforts are still being made to identify the remains of those still laying entombed in the Arizona.” Colón said that even today, the U.S. military’s Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency continues to identify the remains of those who died there. Following the ceremony, Mayor Murray and American Legion Post 303 Sergeant-at-Arms James Keane, tossed a wreath into Mill River to honor those who fought and died during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor Day is not considered a national holiday, but it is recognized in communities across the country by flying the American flag at half-staff until sunset. To learn more about Pearl Harbor, World War II and the memorials dedicated to the USS Arizona, the USS Oklahoma and the USS Utah, visit the National Park Service website, NPS.gov, or the national World War II Museum, NationalWW2Museum.org.
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Village recognizes South Side champions By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
During the fall season, three sports teams at South Side High School triumphed through incredible odds to take home the Nassau County Championship titles in each of their respective games. Finishing the regular season with a near-perfect record — having lost only one game to Plainedge — the Cyclones’ Varsity football team proved themselves a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. The team would continue its streak into the post-season, defeating Lynbrook and Plainedge by a wide margin for a shot at the Nassau County Conference III championship. Up by three with just minutes remaining, the Cyclones managed to shut down the Floral Park Knights, to capture the first Nassau County Conference III title for South Side High School since 2001. Fueled by the adrenaline of the more than 3,500 fans at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, the Cyclones went on to face East Islip in the hopes of bringing the title of Long Island Champions to Rockville Centre for the first time in history. The Cyclones looked to have them on the ropes, taking a 13-0 lead over East Islip early into the game, but later found themselves struggling as their opponents pulled ahead with a 22-yard touchdown to beat South Side 19-14. “We fought hard all the way and gave ourselves a chance at the end,” South Side head coach Phil Onesto told the Herald. In recognition of the Cyclones’ outstanding football season, players and coaches were each presented with a certificate from the Rockville Centre village board at its Dec. 4 meeting. The South Side girls’ soccer program also celebrated outstanding fall season, which they capped off with a thrilling victory over Garden City in the Nassau Class AA championship. Tied 0-0 with the clock winding down, a late penalty placed South Side senior Nora Basile head-to-head with Garden City goalkeeper Marisa Patrissi for the second
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Players and coaches with the South Side High School Cyclones’ football team were presented with certificates in recognition of their championship winning season. time in the past three years. “When I scored against her in the semifinals two years ago, I went bottom right, where I usually like to shoot,” Basile told the Herald. “I saw one of their players pointing to the right side, so I thought I should go left this time.” Basile’s strategy paid off, to secure a 1-0 victory over Garden City in overtime, while claiming the third county title for the cyclones in four seasons. Following the game, the team advanced to the Long Island Class AA championship match against Smithtown West, which they lost 1-0. For yet another outstanding accomplishment, players and coaches with the South Side girls’ soccer team were also awarded certificates from members of the Rockville Centre village board. But perhaps even more impressive, was the drive and determination of the South Side girls’ cross-country
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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-I3, Plaintiff against - ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF SHARON SUSSMAN A/K/A SHARON M. SUSSMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 5, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of January, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of
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In recognition of its four consecutive county championship wins, the village board awarded certificates to the runners and coaches with the girls’ cross-country team. The South Side girls’ soccer team was presented with certificates from the Rockville Centre village board during its meeting on Dec. 4.
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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.
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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-
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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
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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 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
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ecently I saw a video that went viral of a middle-aged woman breaking down in tears because of the financial pressures on her family. She wondered out loud why she and her husband, both of whom have good-paying jobs, are barely getting by. They’re doing everything right and playing by the rules, but she couldn’t understand why they’re not getting ahead. It’s a question being asked by middle-class families across the country. The quick answer is obviously inflation and the increasing cost of Brian living that we’ve all seen in the past CUrran three years due to out-of-control government spending. Another factor is increased government taxes and fees, which raise the cost of everything. But in New York, the problem of shrinking household budgets and discretionary spending is much worse. We have the highest overall tax burden in the United States. Our cost of living is 20.5 percent higher than the national average. Housing is 32 percent higher, and utilities, 4 percent higher. Food, clothing, and groceries are 12 percent higher. When the cost of everything from taxes to groceries to transportation costs
is depleting your household budget, it’s no wonder that families are at their wits’ end. We shouldn’t be increasing the cost of transportation as well by implementing the first congestion pricing program in the country. That’s a sentiment that I’m quite confident is shared by the 431,000 people who left New York state between 2020 and 2022. In 2019, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic-led State Senate and Assembly approved congestion pricing for New York City, and established a Traffic Mobility Review Board to work out the details. Two weeks ago, the review board recommended that passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during daytime hours — 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends — be charged $15. Outside those hours, the toll would be $3.75. Passengers of taxis and other vehicles for hire (Uber and Lyft) are not exempt, and would have a $1.25 fee for taxis and $2.50 for other vehicles for hire attached to their bill. Democrats justify the pricing plan as a way to reduce the congestion on city streets, encourage public transportation, provide needed funds to the public transportation infrastructure and, of course, the catch-all justification, to battle “climate change.” Nowadays, every increase
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Letters 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 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
in taxes, fees and utilities is necessary to save the planet. Funny how that works. Here are the real-life consequences and the truth of the plan. Congestion pricing will disproportionately affect lowand middle-income residents, creating an economic burden for those who rely on personal vehicles for commuting. The program’s regressive nature could exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities, limiting accessibility for marginalized communities. And many people believe that the targeted downtown traffic and its resulting pollution will just be diverted to other parts of the city, particularly low-income areas. Congestion pricing will have a devastating effect on small businesses. Increased operational costs due to delivery fees and reduced foot traffic may threaten the viability of businesses in the congestion zone. And there is little doubt that the increased costs will be passed on to customers who are already burdened with higher expenses. The truth is that congestion pricing is just a new tax passed by the Democrats to funnel money that the state and city don’t have to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which before the last state budget projected a $600 million deficit. It’s just a plan to keep the MTA going with
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.
Brian Curran represents the 21st Assembly District.
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the hope that a byproduct is fewer vehicles entering Manhattan. Rather than implementing congestion pricing in difficult economic times, a multi-faceted approach to traffic congestion should have been considered. Investments in smart traffic management systems, synchronized traffic lights and the expansion of public transportation are viable alternatives that can reduce congestion without imposing financial burdens on specific groups. A combination of technological innovation and infrastructure improvements can lead to a more comprehensive and equitable solution that prioritizes residents’ needs and ensures that the burden doesn’t fall disproportionately on vulnerable communities. By exploring alternative solutions, New York City can develop a strategy that addresses congestion while promoting economic fairness and accessibility for all. To be fair to Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul strenuously objected to previously leaked reports of a $23 congestion-pricing toll, but she appears to be fine with the recommended $15. With family budgets being stressed to their max, I don’t think that $8 reduction in this new tax by the Democrats will go a long way toward helping people. Rather, congestion pricing is yet another budgetary burden for New York families.
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