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“The families were really grateful,” Rizza said. “Everyone agrieco@liherald.com was excited and very proud that T h e O c e a n s i d e L i b r a r y the library even wanted to do unveiled 40 new canvases on Nov. something like this.” Rizza said the library received 9 to add to its Veterans Wall honoring local war veterans, nearly submissions for more than 40 doubling the number of tributes new veterans this fall and plans previously displayed and mark- another round of collections ing the latest expansion of a proj- early next year to ensure the wall continues to grow. ect that began Iovino, who is almost a decade ago. now the library’s T h e Ve t e r a n s special projects coorWall, on exhibition dinator, created the i n t h e l i b r a r y ’s Veterans Wall nearly recently renovated 10 years ago as a tribbuilding, features ute to his father, portraits of OceanHarry, a Navy veterside service meman. bers, accompanied by At the time, Iovitheir name, branch no was expanding of service and the programming and years they served or community outreach the war in which TONY IOVINO and decided to they fought. The stur- Creator of Veterans engage Oceanside’s dier display replaces Wall veterans by organiza series of foam ing annual Veterans boards with durable D ay eve n t s t h at canvases that should last for years included concerts and speakers to come. “Especially with our new on veterans’ rights. The community’s positive building, we wanted to dedicate response, he said, sparked the this space to the veterans,” Stephidea to collect photographs and anie Rizza, the library’s marketservice information from local ing specialist, said. Rizza led the effort to update families. The annual concerts were disand expand the tribute after the continued during the pandemic, library’s assistant director, Tony

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Oceanside High School students, Work-Based Learning coordinator Iris Wiener, fifth from left, and Mixology staff worked together to learn more about branding.

O’side students gain career insight By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Oceanside High School students stepped inside the fashion world last month when the Mixology Clothing Company welcomed them for a behind-the-scenes look at careers in retail, marketing and merchandise. The visit was part of the school’s expanding Work-Based Learning program, which connects classroom lessons to hands-on industry experiences in a range of fields. Students from fashion, business, English as a New Language and career-readiness classes joined the trip on Oct. 29, which gave them an opportunity to explore how different career paths intersect in the retail industry. WorkBased Learning Coordinator Iris Wiener said

the outing offered students a chance to see how their academic strengths and personal interests can translate into future careers. “The staff at Mixology were incredibly informative and kind,” Wiener said. “They went above and beyond to share their passion for their jobs, their different roads to working for Mixology and the many different opportunities available within retail and fashion.” Mixology, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lynbrook, focuses on curating looks that blend high and low price points to create affordable, modern style. During the visit, company staffers gave the students a presentation on MixU, or Mixology University, a sixweek summer program taught by industry professionals covering topics ranging from creCONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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O’side’s Lisa Dolan launches debut novel By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Surrounded by twinkling lights, whimsical décor and what she called “Brooklyn magic,” author and former fashion designer Lisa Dolan launched her debut novel — “The Brooklyn Witch — The Battle for Brooklyn” on Nov. 15 at the Oceanside Library’s theater. The event drew residents, students and longtime library patrons for a reading, Q&A session and book signing — a fullcircle moment for Dolan, who has taught several classes at the library over the years. “When the Oceanside Library found out I was self-publishing my debut novel, immediately they insisted on hosting the book launch,” Dolan said. “It is a continuous circle of giving and receiving in that library.” Dolan, who grew up in Brooklyn and moved to Oceanside after closing her boutique Lee Lee’s Valise in 2017, said the book is deeply rooted in her own experiences. The novel follows a Brooklyn girl who “just happens to be a witch,” drawing on neighborhood sensibilities, family ties and the magic of the borough. “You write what you know, and I know about Brooklyn,” Dolan said. “She uses everything she has learned from living in the neighborhood when she has to go to the mattresses with the Queen. I see it like ‘Harry Potter’ meets ‘The Sopranos,’ where neighborhood grit meets timeless

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Author Lisa Dolan launched her debut novel, “The Brooklyn Witch” at the Oceanside Library on Nov. 15. magic.” Dolan spent three years researching and writing the novel, a process that included rediscovering some of the fairies she dreamt of as a child. “I have a crazy imagination, I always did as a child,” Dolan said, “I looked up some of the fairies that I dreamt about, and they really did exist. I researched for years.” Self-publishing the book required Dolan to draw on the same do-it-yourself spirit that once fueled her boutique’s success. She compared the experience to launching her Brooklyn store in 2007, where she designed every piece of clothing herself.

“I was in the house all summer, editing, doing all the artwork and setting up each platform,” she said. “There is no graphic designer. You are the graphic designer.” Dolan said she wrote the novel with a cinematic eye, hoping readers feel like they’re watching the story unfold on screen. She envisions “The Brooklyn Witch” as the first installment in a sixbook series, each exploring themes of family, identity and community. “Brooklyn is food, and family is food,” Dolan said. “Everything goes back to family. And while there are surprises, there are parts that people will get touched by what is closest to them.”

Her relationship with the Oceanside Library began several years ago when she attended a lecture and soon found herself leading classes there. She has taught a fashion course, a Reiki workshop and a four-week “Dress to Impress” series this past summer. “People that met me in the classes, when they heard I wrote a book, they were already interested,” Dolan said. “I told them that the takeaway is that I want people to feel like they hung out with me for a day.” Dolan also completed a three-week selfpublishing course at the library, which she credits for sharpening her mindset as an independent author. “I believe that every lecture you go to, every class you take, if you walk away with one thing that you didn’t previously know, then you learned something,” she said. “I’m amazed at what you can do if you put your mind to it.” Her husband, Jim Dolan, who handled the accounting for Lee Lee’s Valise, said the shift from retail to writing has expanded their world. “When we had the store, the people had to come to us,” he said. “Now that Lisa’s written a book, we can go to them.” As attendees lined up for signed copies, Dolan said she hopes readers feel the same magic that filled the library theater. “There are a lot of parallels to my life in this book,” Dolan said. “And I want people to see everything, to feel like they’re right there in Brooklyn with me.”

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Oceanside High School’s Athletic Pride Club held its 11th Circle of Pride dinner and induction ceremony on Nov. 10 at the O’Connell Gardens Grand Ballroom, recognizing the first 100 inductees in the program’s history and adding four teams to its rolls. The evening’s theme, “First 100,” highlighted the athletes, coaches, families and teams that have been selected for the Circle of Pride since its creation. This year’s team honorees include the 1955 undefeated football team, the 1978 and 1979 girls’ soccer teams and the 1996 boys lacrosse team. The Circle of Pride originated in 2003 with the start of the Oceanside Athletic Pride Club. Its early advisors, Sean Keenan and Tony Caiazza, helped develop the concept of honoring former athletes for their achievements beyond high school. Keenan later led upgrades to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, with construction support from Ken and Paul Lucas. Proceeds from the biennial dinner help maintain and expand the Hall of Fame, which continues to grow. Only one member of the inaugural 2003 class, former NFL quarterback Jay Fielder, was able to attend. The original inductees also included Art Heyman, Dennis Leonard, Er nie Vandeweghe, Frank Januszewski, Jill Krol, Patti Hanlon, Artie Wright and Charles Mosback. Circle of Pride member Kevin Sheehan introduced the 1996 lacrosse team, followed by remarks from coaches Bob Moltisanti and Sean Keenan. Moltisanti reflected on the season, and Keenan recapped key moments from the team’s championship run. Danielle D’Ambrosio-Chiera inducted the 1978 and 1979 girls’ soccer teams. A Circle of Pride member and two-time county championship coach, she outlined the work required to build one of the district’s most successful programs. Donna Brockett Calderone, a captain during the 197879 seasons, spoke about the program’s early years and the players’ efforts to establish girls soccer at the school. Coach Marty Halpern, an Oceanside graduate, also addressed attendees and described how he came to lead the pioneering teams. Oceanside football coach Rob Blount inducted the 1955 football team, noting its undefeated season and the careers of two alumni who went on to coach in the NFL. Team representative John Maxwell, whose father played on the 1955 squad, accepted the honor. The Circle of Pride remains closely connected to Oceanside High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame, developed over two decades under the influence of Hall of Fame founder Frank Januszewski. Club advisors Ken Dwyer and Allenby Lyson helped organize this year’s event.

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Circle of Pride club advisors Mr. Allenby Lyson, left, Mr. Ken Dwyer, right and Circle of Pride members honored the first 100 inductees in the program’s history and added four teams on Nov. 10.

Members of the 2025 Long Island Champion Girls Soccer team sat with members of the 1978-79 Girls Soccer County Champions.

Lacrosse honorees (left to right) Rob Kudlek, Tim Moltisanti, Coach Sean Keenan, Coach Bob Moltisanti and Jim Mormile.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau honored those who served during its eighth annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 6, recognizing local veterans and donating $1,000 each to three veteranfocused organizations. The hospital’s Veterans Committee presented checks to Paws of War, Military Blue Star Mothers of Nassau County and the Catholic War Veterans of the USA Post 1772. The donations were funded through proceeds from the committee’s annual bake sale, which raised more than $3,000 this year. The event, held in the Oceanside Library auditorium, brought together hospital staff, administrators and local and state officials to celebrate the service of U.S. Armed Forces members.

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Students at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School, both in Island Park, have marked the season of thanks and giving with their annual Thanksgiving food drive — ending on Nov. 21 — a collaborative effort that supports local families facing food scarcity. Donation collections began on Nov. 3. Since then, students, staff and families have contributed canned vegetables, pasta, rice, soups, sauces and other nonperishable staples. Bin stations through_________

out both schools were steadily filled as classes took part in the tradition. School officials said the drive is designed not only to provide holiday support to neighbors in need, but also to teach students about empathy, community service and the impact of small acts of generosity. The donations will be distributed ahead of Thanksgiving through local service organizations. — Abigail Grieco

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The Oceanside football team arrived at Hofstra’s Shaurt Stadium with a mission, and the Sailors brought receipts with them, too. The last time Oceanside played Farmingdale, the Dalers rushed for 701 yards, and Josh Kama set a new Long Island record with 495 yards on the ground in Week 2. “The defense took it personally after the game,” Sailors head coach Rob Blount said of the 64-57 defeat on Sept. 19. “We were on every social media outlet, newspaper, and meme after that first game. We took it as a priority in the program to focus on tackling and focusing on run defense.” It was mission accomplished for the third-seeded Sailors, who held on to defeat No. 2 Farmingdale, 28-27, in the Nassau Conference I semifinals last Friday afternoon. Oceanside (8-2) advances to take on top-seeded and two-time defending champion Massapequa (10-0) in the Conference I final next Friday at Hofstra, seeking its first county championship since 2017. To get to their first Conference I championship game since 2021, the Sailors’ defense rose to the occasion, limiting the Dalers to 100 yards on the ground. “We’re far from perfect, but we came to play the second time and met their ball carriers on their side of the ball,” Blount said. “We rallied and got to the ball carrier.” Chace Morris was instrumental in Oceanside’s success on both sides of the ball, rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns, while also being the co-leader defensively with nine tackles, joining Hudson Triscari. Jacob DiDio added eight tackles with two tackles for a loss. Morris’ two rushing touchdowns came early, when the Sailors responded to touchdown receptions by Mateo Morales and Patrick Videau. He was also the recipient of a hook-and-lateral toss on fourth down by Jacob Stern to help set up Shane Har mon’s 8-yard

Jayden Belone caught a third-quarter touchdown pass from Harmon. touchdown pass to Jayden Belone to give the Sailors their first lead at 21-14 with 6:59 left in the third quarter. “I believe it was very important, but nothing happens without putting trust in the guys in front of me,” said Harmon, who had 17 carries for 84 yards. Oceanside extended its lead to 28-14 on a 6-yard touchdown run by Dylan Parker with 9:18 left in the fourth quarter, but the Dalers roared back. Nicholas Toto (11-of-15, 222 yards, four touchdowns) connected with Jack Watrous on a 72-yard touchdown and then found Jovens Theodate for an 11-yard touchdown with 37 seconds remaining to pull the Dalers within one. Dalers head coach Buddy Krumenacker went for win, but Watrous dropped Toto’s pass on the ensuing 2-point conversion. It came a year after Farmingdale was stopped on a 2-point conversion in an overtime defeat to Massapequa in the Conference I final. “We had great momentum late. We

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and later the library’s construction limited in-person events. Still, staff continued adding veterans to the wall on foam boards during that period, but Iovino said the longterm goal was to create something more durable. “We wanted something permanent,” he said. “It was very interesting to honor them and see how many people served, the different branches of service and their connections to Oceanside.” Iovino’s connection to the project is also personal — his father served in the Navy’s submarine corps during the Korean War, tracking Soviet vessels from underwater diesel submarines. Both Rizza and Iovino noted that the community’s response to the new canvases has been overwhelmingly positive. “It’s been very well received,” Iovino said. “The library considers ourselves to be the last bastion of defense for the First Amendment. We’re in that battle every day. We know that the First Amendment only exists because of the service of our military. We take our responsibility to remember them and honor them very seriously.”

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The Oceanside Library unveiled 40 new canvases of local veterans to add to its Veterans Wall on Nov. 9.

John Schultz IV celebrated his new canvas with daughter-in-law Christina Schultz, second from left; his wife, Teddi Schultz, fourth from right; their daughter Leanne Vignola, second from right, and seven of their eight grandchildren.

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Gillen weighs in on government shutdown After voting against last week’s reopening, she underscores the importance of affordable health care By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

The federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, ended after 43 days of uncertainty for those employed by the government or dependent on federally funded social programs. One of the many Democrats who voted against the agreement to end the shutdown was the 4th Congressional District’s Rep. Laura Gillen, because of Republicans’ refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. “I believe that we can fund the government and we can also make sure that people don’t lose their health insurance,” Gillen said, “and we’re doing everything we can to help the American people face the cost-of-living crisis that we are dealing with across this country.” The bill to reopen the government passed by a vote of 222 to 209, and was signed into law by President Trump. Afterward, Gillen released a statement, saying, “The spending bill passed today does nothing to prevent hardworking Long Islanders from being priced out of their health care. I voted no.” During the shutdown, the work of non-essential departments was halted, while employees of vital departments continued working without pay. Now, about 800,000 federal employees who had been furloughed or working without compensation will start receiving paychecks again, with back pay. The effects of the shutdown continued to be felt for days. The spending package restored full funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through next September, but some of the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the program were still waiting for resumption of their benefits days after the

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ative development to e-commerce to becoming the next generation of fashion leaders. The visitors also learned about marketing, using social media, purchasing, e-commerce and merchandising, giving them a full picture of what it takes to run a retail brand. “We love being a company that these young students can come to and learn about the different facets that go into running a fashion business,” said Nadia Trento, manager of the Oceanside location. OHS senior Laura Serrano Salas, who is interested in learning about different careers, said she was struck by how interconnected the work is behind the scenes. “It’s so interesting that they all work together on modeling the clothes, selling them, the marketing, making social media posts and doing things through their store online,” Serrano Salas said. She was also drawn to MixU. “I really like the idea that they went to college for something different,” she said of the MixU mentors. “They really supported us during the visit. The girls talked about how it all worked, and it was really interesting.” Freshman Rebecca Blaum, who is taking an Intro to Business class, said the experience opened her eyes to the many facets of the fashion world. “There’s way more complexity in the

fashion industry than there is in other industries,” Blaum said. “There’s so much branding involved and so many other detailed talks that you have to complete. But it makes it way more interesting to learn about, because there are so many aspects like marketing, modeling and social media, and that’s what makes it unique.” Students also learned that career paths are rarely linear. “We learned how your jobs can change, how your major in college does not determine what you do for the rest of your life, and that there are so many pathways to get you to where you want to go,” Blaum added. “It’s really helpful to see how the business world works, because it’s learning something other than academics that will set you up for success.” The trip to Mixology was one of several Work-Based Learning experiences available to Oceanside High students. Some recently met with a police officer to learn about law enforcement careers, and others toured Citi Field, where they heard from stadium employees in the media room. Wiener said every experience shows students that their interests can take them in directions they may not have expected — an idea made evident during their day at Mixology. For many, the visit strengthened their understanding of how fashion, business and creativity overlap, opening a variety of career possibilities.

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Eliana Berger, far left, Rebecca Blaum, Laura Serrano Salas, Jaelyn Brand and Ariana Reyes Manturano attended a Work-Based Learning experience at Mixology in Oceanside on Oct. 29.

OCS dinner fuels year-round aid for families By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Oceanside Community Service welcomed about 60 supporters on Nov. 6 for its annual Harvest of Giving dinner, a fall fundraiser that helps sustain the volunteer-run organization’s year-round efforts to support local families in need. The evening, themed to reflect the spirit of Thanksgiving, brought residents, donors and community partners together in a show of generosity. This year’s event, at Alias Smith & Jones, featured raffles and a 50/50 drawing as well as dozens of donated baskets from local families and businesses. “And then there were some community members who just generously donated to us,” said Laura Lisi, an OCS volunteer and co-chair of the dinner. “Some people who couldn’t make it event sent a direct donation. It’s so kind.” The fundraiser plays a vital role in sustaining OCS programs, which include a weekly Friday food pantry, emergency financial assistance and seasonal holiday support. The dinner also served as a moment for the community to

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Members of Oceanside Community Service gathered at their annual Harvest of Giving fall fundraiser, at Alias Smith & Jones, on Nov. 6. reconnect. “As much as it was a fundraiser, it was also a time to just gather,” Lisi said, noting that OCS is a 100 percent volunteer organization strengthened by residents who continually show up for their neighbors. “Oceanside is a really special

community, and they always rise to the occasion to help us out,” Lisi said. For more than seven decades, OCS has provided food, clothing and financial assistance to Oceanside families facing hardship. Its Friday food pantry offers both pickup and delivery

options, and its holiday programs — including full Thanksgiving meal deliveries and a toy drive — ensure families are supported during the most difficult times of year. The group’s Mission Thanksgiving 2025 ef for t centers around the belief that “No one

should go hungry on Thanksgiving.” Working with Oceanside High School on its annual Turkey Shoot, volunteers collect and deliver complete Thanksgiving meals directly to households on the holiday. OCS President Bob Transom said the organization has hosted the dinner for about 30 years, interrupted only by a three-year break during the pandemic. Through its long history, the mission has remained constant — helping families navigate social service challenges by offering food, covering occasional rent or utility payments or stepping in during housing emergencies. “We try to help steer people in the right direction,” Transom said. “If someone is homeless of just got evicted, we put them up in a hotel until their situation with social services is cleared and they find housing. We do what we do because we don’t want anybody to suffer.” A s t h e h o l i d ay s e a s o n approaches, the “Harvest of Giving” dinner continues to anchor the community’s support for OCS, ensuring its programs remain strong for the families who rely on them each year.

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Veterans honored with concert Library officials said the event remains one of the most meaningful gatherings of the year, offering a space for residents to join in collective remembrance through song. Many in attendance expressed appreciation for the chance to acknowledge military service within a shared community setting. The Oceanside Chorale continues to be a cultural fixture in the community, using music to connect neighbors and uplift civic spirit. — Abigail Grieco

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Herald honors environmental leadership By ABBEY-ROSE SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com

Across Long Island, a growing number of businesses are leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. From small family-owned shops to large companies embracing environmentally conscious practices, local enterprises are proving that environmental responsibility and economic success can go hand in hand. These efforts not only help reduce the region’s carbon footprint but also strengthen the local economy by inspiring innovation and creating green jobs. Nearly 30 local businesses gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for an event hosted by the Herald, celebrating sustainability and community impact on Oct. 29 The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, who emphasized the importance of recognizing businesses that prioritize sustainability and help shape a greener future for Long Island. “It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural GreenBiz Awards, where we come together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are leading the charge for a more sustainable future, right here on Long Island,” he said. “Tonight, we honor those who are driving real change. Reducing waste, conserving energy and protecting the natural beauty that makes Long Island such a special place to live, work and raise our families.” The evening’s emcee, Jill Conway, is a former New York television news reporter and anchor with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Powerful Women USA and host of the award-winning podcast Secrets of Powerful Women, and helped facilitate the event’s program. Part of the event’s ticket proceeds support Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to protecting Long Island and Connecticut’s land, air and water through science, legal action and community initiatives. Honoree Christine Kiourtsis, president of Renewable Recycling, Inc., was recognized in the Recycling category for her innovative work in textile and material recovery. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, she began recycling discarded mattresses and box springs, discovering that up to 90 percent of their materials can be reused. Through Renewable Recycling, Kiourtsis helps keep waste out of landfills, reduce transport costs and save taxpayer money. “It’s really important to utilize tax money in a better way than putting it in the dump,” Kiourtsis said. Marshall Brown, president and cofounder of Long Island Conservancy Spadefood Ecosystem Solutions, was honored in the Environmental Innovation category. Brown helped create a film called A River Between Us that led to the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history. His upcom-

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The team from Reworld. ing project focuses on implementing water treatment solutions for areas with wastewater or surface water. “We grow microbes on site, strains of common soil bacteria, but with special properties like what they eat in the absence of oxygen,” Brown said. “We take a sewage treatment plant, the microbes get to work, and half of the sludge, at least, gets eaten away.” Brown believes that the return on investment is a couple of months. President/LEED AP of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp., Chuck Merritt, was recognized in the Environmental Consulting category. “On Long Island, we all drink the groundwater underneath our feet. So, we all have a responsibility to protect that natural resource,” said Merritt, who added that MECC is involved with a large developer in Mastic who is looking to redevelop land about a half a mile long. In the Waste Solutions category, Reworld is recognized for providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste management services to communities worldwide. Representative Ed Sandkuhi said that Reworld is expanding its engagement with local schools, teaching students about composting. “We raise dead vegetable gardens and use the compost to grow vegetables and not use fertilizers that are highly water soluble,” Sandkuhi said, adding how rewarding it is to see the children’s enthusiasm. Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority and a honoree in the Utilities category, notes that Long Island is particularly vulner-

Chuck Merritt from Merritt Environmental Consulting able to the effects of severe weather and climate change. “We are still trying to promote the adoption of solar, electric vehicles and heat pumps that are going to help us move towards a clean energy future,” she says, emphasizing LIPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable solutions for the region. Paraco Gas was honored in the Utilities category. Representative Dan Scicutella said that propane is a very

clean-burning fuel. For areas on the East end that don’t have access to natural gas, propane is a substitute. “We’re looking to expand and grow on the East End, companies from Route 112 and further East,” he said, noting that the company remains committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Recognized in the Engineering category, M&J Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of professional services. “As an engineer, we’re at the forefront of a lot of research studies,” M&J Representative Mohammad Malik said. “It’s our job to do what’s right for society and develop new ways to reduce carbon emissions,” Malik notes that M&J is involved in coastal resilience projects and highlights a Patchogue initiative that promotes green infrastructure. The Herald GreenBIZ Awards catalyze environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The event highlights and honors forwardthinking businesses and educators committed to eco-friendly practices, proving that sustainable operations can thrive alongside financial success. Gold sponsors of the event include The Long Island Conservancy, Reworld and Scott’s Miracle-Gro. Silver sponsors include the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, GreyMart, M&J Engineering, R&M Engineering, Stony Brook University, Edgewise Energy, GreenbergTraurig, Emtec, Merritt, Paraco, and Molloy University. View event photos on our website, RichnerLive.com/greenbiz-awards/ photos/

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Highlights of the utility’s spending plan for next year By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island under a renewed management contract, and continued cost-saving measures that aim to lower bills for customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

The LIPA—PSEG relationship LIPA is a nonprofit public utility that owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaways, and PSEG Long Island operates that system under contract. Since 2014, PSEG has handled daily grid operations, maintenance and customer service on LIPA’s behalf. The new five-year contract extension, effective Jan. 1, enhances oversight and accountability while maintaining the operational partnership. The agreement reduces management fees by an estimated $17 million and expands cost-control requirements. It also increases the number of measurable performance metrics, covering reliability, customer experience and fiscal management. LIPA officials say this framework ensures that PSEG’s performance will better align with affordability and clean energy goals through greater transparency and operational discipline.

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LIPA’s proposed 2026 operating budget totals about $4.4 billion, alongside a $1 billion capital plan supporting reliability, grid modernization and clean-energy infrastructure. The typical residential customer is projected to see a 3.3 percent decrease in their electric bill, roughly $6.53 less per month than in 2025. This reduction reflects a projected $219 million drop in power supply costs, driven by lower on-Island generation, decreased Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance expenses and savings from the new Power and Fuel Management Services Agreement. The capital budget will rise roughly 3.1 percent, mainly due to refueling costs tied to LIPA’s 18 percent ownership stake in the Nine Mile Point 2 nuclear power plant. Despite inflation and higher labor costs, LIPA projects flat overall operating expenses, while maintaining around $1 billion in annual reliability investments.

LIPA’s long-term fiscal sustainability plan aims to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio from a projected 78 percent in 2025 to 70 percent by 2030, supporting stronger credit ratings and long-term financial health. The 2026 budget reflects roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative cost savings, equal to about 33 percent of customer bills, the result of over a decade of cost-control initiatives. The budget also includes $7.5 million for weatherization projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households, helping to reduce energy usage and improve affordability. Public hearings will be held on Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge; and the same day, at 6 p.m., at LIPA headquarters in Uniondale, with a virtual option available. Written comments are due by Nov. 28, and the LIPA board of trustees will vote on the final budget on Dec. 17.

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Students from Oceanside High School Castleton and School No. 6 Early Learning Center gathered at Schoolhouse Green on Nov. 5 to honor local Vietnam veteran Jose Contes during a biannual flag-raising ceremony recognizing military service. The event, held each year ahead of Veterans Day and Memorial Day, connects young students with community members who have served. Castleton partners with veterans’ organizations to select honorees for each ceremony. Principal Franky Simmons opened the program before introducing student Emily Paez, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Alyson Matinez of the OHS Castleton student council spoke about Contes’ combat service in Vietnam, highlighting his dedication and sacrifice. Student

Haley Paez-Vargas followed by reading a commemorative poem in his honor. Students Jame Mone, Dominic Amandro and Ylli Pulatani retired the flag flown since May in honor of U.S. Army veteran Elliot Topple. After lowering and folding it in accordance with United States Flag Code, they presented the flag to Topple in recognition of his service. A new flag was raised for Contes, whose banner will fly about Schoolhouse Green until May 2026. As part of the tribute, kindergartners Vincent Mastrande and Wes Gary from School No. 6 presented Contes with flowers. The ceremony reinforced the district’s commitment to honoring veterans while teaching students the importance of remembrance and civic gratitude. — Abigail Grieco

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istory gets a powerful rewrite at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition. “Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History” is a landmark installation that spotlights a pioneering neoclassical artist whose legacy has been long overlooked. Known for sculpting Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain (immortalized in film and TV), Stebbins — a trailblazing female artist — was the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. Yet despite her accomplishments, her name has largely vanished from the art world’s narrative. Now Stebbins receives the recognition she has long deserved. “Carving Out History” firmly reestablishes her place at the forefront of 19th century American sculpture. It explores Stebbins’s bold artistic vision, her barrier-breaking career and her personal life — including her relationship with the renowned Shakespearean actress Charlotte Cushman at a time when such a relationship defied social norms. Stebbins’ works focused on unprecedented imagery of laborers, incisive depictions of literary and biblical subjects and moving portrait busts of her chosen family. Her sculpture was celebrated in the press and sought after by collectors In the mid-19th century. Since then, however, Stebbins fell into relative obscurity. Among the exhibit’s outstanding components, New York City comes to Long Island — via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Visitors can “walk around” Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing Stebbins’s most celebrated work to life in an entire new way. A special VR station gives everyone the illusion that Bethesda Fountain is right in front of them in Heckscher Park — through the use of their phones — offering a striking, life-sized view of Stebbins’s most iconic creation. Photos and selfies are encouraged! For many, this will be their first time learning the name behind the fountain — even if you’ve seen it countless times in person and on screen. The exhibit title — “Carving Out History” — reflects both Stebbins’s sculptural practice and the curatorial team’s broader goal: to reclaim and reframe her place in the American canon. This first-of-its-kind exhibit — reshapes how we understand one of our most groundbreaking — and overlooked — artists. “The exhibition itself is carving out a place

for Stebbins’ story,” Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher says. The Heckscher’s deep connection to the artist makes the venue especially significant. • Now through March 15 Museum founder August Heckscher had • Open Thursday through a family link to Stebbins — his uncle Sunday, noon-5 p.m. commissioned two of her major works, • Heckscher Museum of Art, Commerce and Industry, which have been 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit Heckscher.org or part of the museum’s collection for over a call (631) 380-3230 for century. information on related Stebbins wasn’t just a woman succeeding programming in a male-dominated field — she also lived openly with her partner at a time when samesex relationships were taboo. Their partnership Emma Stebbins’s marble statue The was both romantic and deeply collaborative, and it Lotus-Eater (1863) purports to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s poem of the same informed much of Stebbins’s work and worldview. title, in turn derived from an episode They were “the power couple of their in the Odyssey of Homer. Museum time,” according to Wurzelbacher. Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Among the many highlights, Wurzelbacher Acquisition Fund. points to Sandolphon, which captures the depth of Stebbins’s artistry. It depicts an archangel with incredible detail rendered in marble. The sculpture draws inspiration from a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. As Wurzelbacher explains: “The line ‘the angel gathers the prayers where he stands, and they turn into flowers in his hands’ captures the heart of the work. She paints a vivid image of the archangel holding a garland of flowers — each bloom symbolizing the prayers of the people.” One of the most significant outcomes of her research into Stebbins’s career has been the “discovery” of sculptures whose locations were previously unknown to scholars (one was found in the hallway of the Belfast Central Library!). Two significant works, The Lotus Eater (1863) and the aformentioned Sandalphon (1866), had been in a private collection for decades before being acquired by the museum. Both pieces underwent extensive conservation efforts, including cleaning their discolored marble surfaces and making careful repairs. For curators and staff, this exhibition is not only a professional milestone — it’s personal. “Even though we have a relatively small staff, we can still Sandalphon (also known as contribute to writing the story of American art history and Angel of Prayer, 1866), like bringing these overlooked figures to the public is something Lotus Eater, has been in a we take very seriously,” Wurzelbacher shares. private collection and likely Whether you’re familiar with these sculptures or someone have not been on public view in encountering Stebbins for the first time, this exhibit invites you more than 100 years. Museum to look again — at a familiar fountain, at forgotten stories and purchase: Town of Huntington at the enduring power of carving out one’s place in history. Art Acquisition Fund.

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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, 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. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Ongoing during museum hours, through Jan. 4. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Seussical the Musical

Molloy University CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students stage the musical based on beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s stories. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, and elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks”. Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of freindship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Performers of all ages portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss tales. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m., also Nov 21-Nov. 23 • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

SAFE meets

Oceanside SAFE holds its monthly meeting at Oceanside Library. The nonprofit aims to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug use among youth by engaging in environmental strategies, programs and activities that create a safe, healthy and drugfree Oceanside community. • Where: 30 Davison Ave. • Time: 7-8 p.m. • Contact: oceansidesafe.org

Hospitality volunteers needed

Sacred Heart RC Church is hosting Thanksgiving dinner and requests hospitality volunteers. The church wants guests to feel welcomed and valued. Hospitality volunteers try to provide friendly company, which might well be even more important than the meal. • Where: Sacred Heart RC Church, 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park • Time: Noon • Contact: (516) 432-0655

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’

From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Moreover, he’s doing it for a reason that would make the Chairman of the Board proud. Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for his Tremonti Sings Sinatra album, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. All album proceeds go to NDSS to help those with developmental disabilities. With over 40 million albums sold, chart-topping releases, sold-out arenas, and countless appearances on television • Where: The Paramount, 370 and magazine covers, Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a New York Ave., Huntington new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This • Time: 8 p.m. is Tremonti like you’ve never heard him. Join in for a feel-good evening of classic jazz • Contact: ticketmaster.com or and seasonal favorites. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75. paramountny.com

NOV School No. 5 Turkey Trot Fundraiser

Support Oceanside School No. 5 in its annual Turkey Trot. With over 200 students entered, this PTA fundraiser welcomes the community. All students have been invited to trot during their lunch periods. DJ Pace will be here! • Where: 2440 Oceanside Road • Time: 11:10 a.m.-noon • Contact: (516) 678-7585

Oceanside High School’s ‘Little Women’

Oceanside High School’s Department of Media, Fine and Performing arts invites all to its fall production. Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of sisterhood, resilience and coming-of-age comes to life on the school stage, featuring student performers and crewmembers. • Where: 3160 Skillman Ave. • Time: 7 p.m., also Nov. 22 • Contact: (516) 678-1220

NOV Paddlemaking and storytelling at Long Island Children’s Museum

Step into the world of traditional

Indigenous craftsmanship with Chenae Bullock, the artist who crafted the mishoon (Indigenous canoe) featured in the Saltwater Stories exhibit. In this drop-in program, families discover the deep connection between paddles, water, and the land as you learn about their cultural significance. Visitors can create their own mini paddles, while exploring stories, traditions, and creative activities that highlight the beauty of Indigenous craftsmanship. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Thrift Sale

Temple Avodah holds its annual thrift sale. Don’t miss out on a great selection of gently used and new items. All are welcome! • Where: 3050 Oceanside Road • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (516) 766-6809

Shoot NOV Turkey Oceanside High

School holds its annual food drive in collaboration with Oceanside

Community Service. Along with students, the community is asked to donate food, particularly turkeys, and other non-perishable items to create Thanksgiving food baskets for local families in need. • Where: 3160 Skillman Ave. • Time: 9 a.m. • Contact: (516) 678-1220

Songs, Stories & Signs

Oceanside Library welcomes families with kids in grades K-2 to a lively session filled with music, movement, storytelling and American Sign Language. Kids will sing, move and sign along while discovering new ways to communicate. Everyone is welcome! • Where: 30 Davison Ave. • Time: 6-7 p.m. • Contact: oceansidelibrary.com or (516) 766-2360

NOV Thanksgiving Day Food Deliveries

Oceanside Community Service seeks volunteers to help deliver Thanksgiving meals to local families in need. The annual effort provides holiday dinners to households facing hardships. Extra hands are always welcome to ensure every

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Join in this free monthly community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening with separate checks.

• Where: IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road • Time: 6-8 p.m. • Contact: Register at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

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Island Park Village Board meets

Island Park Village Board convenes for its regular public meeting to discuss ongoing municipal projects, budget updates and community concerns. Residents are invited to attend and participate. • Where: Village Hall, 127 Long Beach Road • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-0600

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Thanksgiving shows blend storytelling and history agrieco@liherald.com

Longtime performer Lou Del Bianco brought song, storytelling and a deep sense of gratitude to the Island Park Public Library on Nov. 6, presenting two Thanksgiving-themed programs that bridge cultures, generations and history. Del Bianco, who has been performing these shows since 2002, opened with a children’s program focused on what the Pilgrims and Native Americans understood about thankfulness. Through songs, legends and audience participation, he guided young attendees in exploring the holiday’s themes. The origins of these Thanksgiving shows, however, were personal for Del Bianco. Soon after the death of his mother, Del Bianco was approached with the idea of a Thanksgiving show for children. “I started thinking about the gratitude that I felt for having [my mother] in my life, for having raised me, for her being an incredible mom,” he said. “And that is what Thanksgiving is all about, the gratitude.” Del Bianco has worked with young audiences for about 40 years, including through one-man shows. He said keeping children engaged during performances requires creating a fully interactive environment. Throughout the performance, he brings children onstage to act out Native American legends and Pilgrim or colonial songs.

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(Left to right) Emma Robles, Katalina Vijay, Ava Ripley, Lena Rayne Del Grosso, Ella Ripley and performer Lou Del Bianco acted out a Native American folk tale during the children’s Thanksgiving show on Nov. 6. “The hallmark of how I keep children during the stories is that I make it experiential for them,” Del Bianco said. “When children see their peers helping to bring a story alive, it draws the audience in right away and makes it more interesting for them.” To maintain the flow of the show, Del Bianco created a series of hand signals that cue transitions between songs and stories — a technique refined over decades of working with young audienc-

es. “You have one activity with a child, and then when they’re done with that activity, there’s that gray area of time where you better get their attention back or else you’re going to lose them,” he said. Del Bianco ends the children’s program by pairing a Pilgrim hymn with Native American sign language, a symbolic gesture meant to unite the two cultures through shared experience. The evening program shifted to adult

audiences, where Del Bianco explored his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco’s overlooked contributions as a chief carver on Mount Rushmore. The show grew out of a family discovery years ago, when Del Bianco’s uncle read a book on the monument’s construction and found no mention of Luigi — despite his key role. “It was a really terrible error of omission,” Del Bianco said. The family had uncovered primary source documents at the Library of Congress that confirmed his grandfather’s importance to the monument’s design, but Mount Rushmore officials rejected those findings. Motivated to set the record straight, Del Bianco created a one-man show sharing the story of his grandfather’s artistry and persistence. The program has become a tribute not just to his family, but also to the craft and legacy of storytelling itself. “What I do is not passive,” Del Bianco said. “It is all very engaging, physically, vocally.” For him, storytelling remains a vital cultural thread. “Storytelling is an art form that helps people of all ages to experience and express their humanity,” Del Bianco said. “I think we, as a culture, are lost if we’re not able to express our humanity through stories, through songs and dance of all the ancient people. They expressed their humanity this way, and it’s a reminder that we are all human and we are all connected.”

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OHS prepares Little Women for fall drama

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Oceanside High School students will bring a classic story of family, growth and enduring sisterhood to the stage as they present “Little Women” on Nov. 21 and 22. The fall drama will offer a traditional interpretation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, a choice that faculty and students say highlights the timelessness of the story. Director Michelle Taplin, an Oceanside High School alumna, said the production remains faithful to the novel’s

themes while giving students the space to shape their own interpretations. “It’s a timeless tale with beautiful themes and how you can grow through what you go through,” Taplin said. “Being a director, especially for such hardworking, fabulous students, has my heart and soul.” The cast began rehearing after auditions wrapped in September. Andrew Frey-Gould, director of Media, Fine and Performing Arts, said the students’ dedication has driven the production forward. “The students are constantly working on their craft,” Frey-Gould said. “The

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communication lines between the students, the faulty and everyone behind the scenes are very open, and I think that’s what is setting us up for success.” The four March sisters are portrayed by a group of three seniors and one junior who say the chemistry formed offstage is helping them portray a believable family onstage. Hannah Weiss, who is playing Amy March, said she recognizes pieces of herself in the role. “I really find myself relating to her younger sister habits, especially the little things that people may perceive as annoying,” Weiss said. “It’s like we’re actually sisters. We do have this family and especially sister dynamic between us when we are on stage.” Senior Charlotte Rosenberg, playing Meg March, and junior Becky Baehrle, playing Beth March, expressed similar sentiments. “It’s really cool to be friends in real life but sisters on the stage,” Rosenberg said. Baehrle added that “it’s not far from home to play sisters” when talking about the closeness of the cast and how it enhances the emotional depth of the production. Jo March will be portrayed by senior Aubrey Farrell, who wrote her college essay about the novel. “I’ve learned a lot from Jo, like being more independent and more confident in myself,” Farrell said. “For women especially, but really for everyone, we show that you can be so many different things. You can be similar to the sisters or not

like them at all, and that’s okay.” Senior Lianna Marmol, who portrays the girls’ mother, Marmee, said stepping into the role has given her a deeper appreciation for the novel. “We have gone scene by scene, talking with castmates or our director, understanding what the situation is and what the stakes are, which gives us all a new perspective on the story,” Marmol said.” The cast also includes senior Chris Stamatopoulos as Theodore “Laurie” Laurence. He said portraying Laurie has allowed him to connect personally with the character. “Within the role, you use pieces of yourself,” Stamatopoulos said. “If someone walked out of the theater, I would want them to take away that love is never dying. It’s always there, always present, even if you don’t feel it.” Many students said they hope the production introduces younger audiences to the story while reminding longtime fans why “Little Women” has remained beloved for more than 150 years. Senior Katherine Lovelock, who plays Hannah Mullet, said that it is an important story for younger kids “to realize how growing up is so important and you get to do it with family and people that you love.” Taplin said the cast’s dedication will make the show resonate with audiences of all ages. “The audience is going to laugh a little, maybe cry a little, but I think they’re going to be very proud of their loved ones on that stage.”

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(Left to right) Senior Aubrey Farrell, junior Becky Baehrle, senior Charlotte Rosenberg and senior Hannah Weiss will be playing Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy March in Oceanside High School’s production of “Little Women” on Nov. 21 and 22.

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s Long Island residents will say, should we take the ferry between the Island and New England, or drive around? The drive around, navigating the web of roads and bridges on the Island’s far west, can be quite a trip, as I learned last month, when that ferocious nor’easter hit us, causing cancellations of both the Cross Sound Ferry, between Orient Point and New London, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport & Port KARL Jefferson Ferry. We were taking GROSSMAN a little vacation in southern Vermont, and suddenly needed to get back to Long Island. But the ferries weren’t running in the storm, and the choice was going around. And what a six-hour trip! Now, I don’t mean to join the longdebated call for a bridge across the Long Island Sound. But as we sat in traffic on our way to the Bronx Whitestone Bridge, I thought about a recent renewal of the call for highways as substitutes for the ferries that cross the Sound. A prominent Connecticut housing developer, Stephen A. Shapiro, called

last month for a 14-mile bridge from western Suffolk County, at the northern terminus of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, to Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. As Shapiro told News 12 Connecticut: “It would cut down severely on travel time from Long Island to Connecticut … from three hours down to 20 minutes.” He projected a cost of $50 billion, and said the bridge should be federally financed. Shapiro’s “idea is catching the eyes of some lawmakers as well,” Brian Gioiele, editor of the Connecticut newspapers the Shelton Herald and the Milford Mirror, wrote. He quoted Connecticut State Rep. Joe Hoxha, who said, “A project that can bring in revenue and that will lower taxes, bring jobs and economic growth as well as protect American lives in the event of a natural disaster should be welcomed with open arms.” A proposal for a bridge across the water — or a tunnel under it — isn’t new. In 1938, New York Sen. Royal Copeland proposed an 18-mile bridge from Orient Point to either Groton, Connecticut, or Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It never happened. In 1964, New York public works czar Robert Moses and Gov. Nelson Rockefell-

er commissioned a feasibility study of a bridge from Oyster Bay to Rye, in Westchester County. There was strong opposition in both communities, and no bridge was built. Then, in 1972, the state Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration, considered several Sound crossings, including bridges between Syosset and Rye, Sands Point and New Rochelle, and Port Jefferson and Bridgeport. A tunnel was also studied, but deemed financially prohibitive. In 1979, Gov. Hugh Carey commissioned another study of several crossing routes. But state planners concluded that existing ferry services were preferable, citing the high cost of the bridge proposals. In 2008, Vincent Polimeni, of the Garden City commercial developer Polimeni International, proposed a privately financed toll tunnel between Oyster Bay and Rye, with a $25 toll each way. It had a projected cost of $10 billion, and was designed by an engineering firm that had worked on the Channel Tunnel — the Chunnel — between England and France. The proposal went nowhere.

hat did Govs. Rockefeller, Carey and Cuomo II all have in common?

And in 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a feasibility study for, once more, a crossing between Oyster Bay and Rye. It determined that an 18-mile tunnel, at a cost of $31 billion to $55 billion, was the most viable option, but it was shelved in the face of, once again, opposition in the affected communities. So it has gone — or hasn’t gone. Public comments on Reddit about Shapiro’s newest bridge scheme are, as usual, mixed. One person posted, “It would be easier to build a Japan-South Korea tunnel. … NIMBY’s too strong on both sides.” And another: “Despite the fact this very well could give me a job right out of college (I’m studying to be a civil engineer) I do not like this at all. I happen to like my (relatively) low-traffic area in Mount Sinai. Also, the cost, environmental impacts, NIMBY opposition, structural requirements (which compound with length and variance in the Sound bed), and traffic implications are enough of a reason for me to be opposed. I am, however, in favor of subsidizing ferry tickets and possible expansions to other north shore ports.” In any event, beware of driving around. Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

In the fight of our lives, all over again

n November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were isolating, in hiding from a novel viral enemy. Looking for a historical precedent, I compared the fear crisscrossing America to what it must have felt like in Berlin after World War II, when Stalin’s troops cut off the city. The plan was to choke the Berliners into capitulation to Russia. On the ground, it looked hopeless RANDI and inevitable. Then, in an audaKREISS cious countermove, the United States launched the Berlin airlift, and for 15 months planes dropped food, medicine and fuel — 2 million tons of supplies — until Stalin blinked in 1949 and lifted the blockade. We didn’t know it would succeed when we began. We did it because it was what was needed to save Berlin from Stalin’s tyranny. I was inspired by this bit of history because it speaks to America’s ability to

meet the moment. Ingenuity and courage are homegrown assets, and we never needed these strengths more than we did during the pandemic, more than we do now. In that Thanksgiving 2020 column, I wrote, “Our new enemy is Covid-19, which is rampaging through our cities and states, killing people in increasing numbers and threatening our well-being and our prosperity. We need to summon the courage to win this war . . . “We have missed the chance to get ahead of the firestorm, but we still have agency. Don’t gather at parties or bars or family events. It won’t be forever, and it might save someone you love . . . “This Thanksgiving we must accept the sacrifice of a simpler holiday, without expecting family to board planes or sit around a table for 15 or 20. We can do this. We can do it this year, in the hope that next year we can be thankful for lives saved.” One year later, the world had turned. I wrote, “All of us have had our Covid vaccines and boosters; we are brought back to normal by the moonshot of

modern medicine, the development of an effective vaccine in 18 months . . . “Today we are back to our jobs. Kids are back in school. This Thanksgiving we will sit down with our family to start reweaving the ties that have stretched thin over the months of this pandemic . . . “I have often written about gratitude for the small things that charge our days with interest and pleasure. This year my gratitude is singular, profound and unending. I am so thankful to the researchers and scientists and companies and governments and leaders who took on Covid-19 and dug in for the fight . . . “I thank everyone who brought us to this day, from the doctors and nurses to the supermarket workers to the teachers and parents of young children, to the bench researchers who put in the hours, day after day and month after month . . . “This year at our Thanksgiving there will be a too-big turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Leaves and grains for the vegetarian. We will hug and kiss our kids and grandkids, feeling safe enough with our jabs and boosters. Then we will

our years ago next week, it seemed vaccines had saved the day. But no.

feast on my apple cranberry crumble with a topping of gratitude for this country and countries everywhere where scientists are educated, supported and honored because the work they do alleviates suffering and perpetuates life on earth.” This week, as we approach Thanksgiving 2025, it is, quite unbelievably, our very democracy that is under threat. We are in a season of political instability, irrational attacks on our institutions, and a drift toward authoritarianism. As we witness the trampling of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the military occupation of our cities and the willingness to sacrifice American laws and values for personal gain and power, we know that this threat, too, has gone viral. And, irony of ironies, our government leaders are questioning the efficacy of the original lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine and all the life-saving vaccines that have kept us and our children alive. When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, my prayer will be for America to find its footing, to support leaders who will launch a political moonshot or Berlin Airlift to save our souls and our country. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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for an appointment, ask to sit in on a class, talk to a faculty member and current students, tour a residence hall, and check out the dining facilities. Afterward, reflect on the following:

t’s such an important decision, and the answers to so many questions figure into it.

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly and spontaneous, or were they cold and scripted? ■ Admissions: What weight is given to test scores? Of what influence are athletic prowess or alumni connections in the admissions process?

■ Academics: Are students assigned a faculty adviser? How easy is it to change majors? Who provides guidance on graduate studies and careers? ■ Who teaches? Do full-time faculty teach undergraduates, or is most instruction done by graduate assistants? ■ Enrollment: Is the student body economically diverse? ■ Financial aid: Will financial aid awards be adjusted for tuition increases? ■ Health and safety: Does the campus have a health center? Does the college provide transportation to go shopping off campus? ■ Housing and food service: Is there

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

At the Rock Hall Museum’s Edgar Allan Poe-themed Masquerade Ball — Lawrence

sufficient residential-hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining hall offer meals three times a day, seven days a week when classes are in session? ■ Social life: Does the campus offer a rich cultural life and support a variety of clubs and organizations, or do Greek societies dominate the social scene? Do many students leave campus on the weekend? ■ Career placement: Does the career office offer information about jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it have information on internships, both paid and voluntary? Who are some successful alumni in the student’s fields of interest? While college graduates have improved outcomes in income, employment, health and civic engagement, college requires an investment of time, energy and intellect as well as money. So it’s important that the college and the student “fit” together in a way that is not only challenging but supportive. The right fit is more important than prestige. College is intended to enrich your life as well as your wallet. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — November 20, 2025

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