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Plays, artwork and an inspiring gift The Titan Theatre Company presents the classic Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol” as a live radio play. The 7 p.m. shows are on Dec. 18, Dec. 19, and Dec. 22. The 2 p.m. shows are on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. $30. At the Secret Theatre, 10-10 44th Ave., Long Island City. Actress, writer and storyteller Dezi Eivah Bing discusses “ImmerenSiS,” her lyrical and form-bending new work. The plot follows a sharp, funny, and complex Black woman who resists the world’s attempts to flatten her story. Through a vivid sequence of poetic and surreal encounters, she confronts questions of ambition, identity, and self-definition, ultimately reclaiming her agency and imagination. On Dec. 18 at 8 p.m., at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. Two new reasons to take a walk through Flushing Meadows Corona Park. A sculpture made from found and recycled materials and a multi-piece, anthropomorphized installation was unveiled recently. The art will be on view until Oct. 18 if next year. At Dinkins Circle, where the boardwalk from the 7 train station ends, Dakota Gearhart’s large-scale aluminum photo sculpture celebrates certain species of insects and creatures that live in the World’s Most Diverse Borough. Her larger-than-life renderings of these common pests ask visitors to reevaluate which bugs are unpleasant pests. Each insect is ador ned with a party hat and includes a cutout where humans (or dogs) can insert their heads, creating a playful photo opportunity. This quirky setup produces an optical illusion that invites participants to cosplay as the insects. Beneath the humor lies a deeper meaning: Gearhart uses anthropomorphism as a tool to reframe human perceptions of these typically unwanted creatures, suggesting that even the least loved forms of life are worthy of existence on Earth. Additionally, the sculpture incorporates augmented reality features, offering interactive links to media pieces that share information about each specific insect. Beginning on Jan. 1, the Long Island City museum MoMa PS1 will not charge an admission fee to all visitors, thanks to a gift from Sonya Yu. As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations to take place in the new year, the offer will make MoMA PS1 the largest free museum in New York City. (The entire slate of Golden Jubilee programs will be free, too.) Born in Beijing and raised in San Francisco, Yu is a brand adviser, entrepreneur, art collector, and the visionary behind Four One Nine, a creative agency that supports Bay Area artists. She’s also a board member at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and The Hammer Museum. Throughout her career, she’s worked as a freelance photographer, invested in real estate and even done

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Dakota Gearhart’s large-scale aluminum photo sculpture celebrates certain species of insects and creatures. market research in the tech industry. “I have always believed that building authentic creative communities is a powerful force for social change,” Yu said in a news release. “That’s why supporting MoMA PS1 is so important to me. Under Connie Butler’s leadership, PS1’s commitment to authentic community building and expanding access is a shining example of how institutions can build bridges and foster genuine inclusion. “As a proud Chinese immigrant and a mother, I’ve seen firsthand how access to art can directly shape imagination and change perspectives. I hope this contribution helps to inspire new generations to see themselves in art and experience its incredible power at PS1.” Based in a former public school building at 22-25 Jackson Ave., MoMA PS1 presents emerging artists in

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s we prepare to celebrate Hannukah kah, many of us think of menorahs in the window, spinning dreidels, and the comfort of traditional foods. These are meaningful parts of

the holiday, but they only tell part of the story. Hannukah carries a message that feels especially relevant today. Over 2,000 the Jewish people faced the Greek empire. The Greeks did not try to destroy us physically. Instead, they tried to convince us to abandon the Torah and its values.

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They had no objection to Jews living a culturally Jewish life. What they opposed was the uniquely Jewish idea that studying the Torah is sacred—not just an intellectual exercise, but also a way of connecting with something higher. But the Jewish people refused to let go. Families risked everything to study even a few lines of Torah in secret. When the Maccabees won and we rededicated the Temple, it was more than a military victory. It was a victory of spiritual resilience. Hannukah reminds us that learning is not simply collecting information. It’s an act that brings light into the soul and into the world. You don’t need to have grown up observant or educated. You don’t need to read Hebrew. You can start exactly where you are. Even a small flame can push

away a lot of darkness. This year, I invite you to celebrate Hannukah not only with candles, but also with learning. Take one step—attend a class, join a discussion, read something meaningful, or listen to a podcast. At Chabad of the Five Towns, our classes are open to everyone, regardless of background, affiliation, or e x p e r i e n c e. Yo u a r e warmly welcome to join us, whether in person or online. May this Hannukahbring light, meaning, and discovery to you and your family. This Hannukah Light Your Menorah — and Open a Book For information on all Hanukkah events in the Five Towns please go to chabadfivetowns.com/ chnukah Looking forward to celebrating Hanukkah with you, happy Hanukkah!

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n imam and two Evangelical pastors walk into a rabbi’s home … It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s a true story. Several years ago, I traveled to Rabat, Morocco to participate in a gathering of rabbis, imams, and Evangelical pastors from 20 US cities. The goal was to get to know each other and find ways to work together and enhance peace, coexistence, and mutual recognition. My project was to invite Imam Talib, Pastor Guy, and Pastor Taylor and their families to experience Hannukah. It was a fun evening of latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). It was wonderful to see how Hannukah had such powerful resonance for people of different faiths. This makes sense. Jewish law states that the most appropriate time to light Hannukah candles is at sunset, and the latest they may be lit is “until there are no

more pedestrians coming back from market.” The Talmud explains that that these pedestrians were the Tarmoda’i, merchants who sold small twigs as firewood. One is allowed to light Chanukah candles so long as these Tarmoda’i have not made it home yet. It is fascinating that these Tarmoda’i were not Jewish. It emerges that it is not necessary that Jews should see the Hannukah lights. Why does it help to publicize this Jewish miracle to non-Jews? Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik suggested that the victory of Hannukah deserves the attention of the non-Jewish world as well. As opposed to other celebrations of salvation, on Hannukah there is no indication that the physical lives of the Jewish people were at stake. In the battle of Hannukah, the Jews fought to defend their right to live Jewish lives. They fought for an ideal. Rabbi Elie Weinstock

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The United Choral Society performed its 82nd annual winter concert at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, on Dec. 7.

United Choral Society’s ‘A Winter Songfest’ The United Choral Society performed its 82nd annual winter concert at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, to kick off the holiday season. Sharon Pesenti, conductor and Hewlett resident, lead a group of singers to festive holiday songs and classical renditions in Gold Hall on Dec. 7. Their repertoire included songs from Handel, Puccini, Vivaldi, Jazz, Disney, holiday classics and more. For over 80 years, the United Choral Society has brought together members of the community who love music. David Randolph, Elie Siegmeister and Isadore Freed conducted the group in the past. Pesenti, a former chorus teacher in New Hyde Park, currently judges NYSSMA — the New York State School Music Association solo and small ensemble festival each spring, which involves a performance evaluation and sight-reading. She has lead the group for 15 years. — Melissa Berman

Matthew Ingrao provided musical accompaniment on the piano.

Judy Drachman, left, Lisa Maitland and Susanne Fryd performed with the choral society

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Today Today Cradle of Aviation welcomes Katie Ledecky Catholic Health joined teamed up last week with the legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky, a world record holder and a 14-time Olympic medalist, for a presentation at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Ledecky, a New York Times bestselling author and the most decorated female swimmer in history, spoke to nearly 250 area Catholic middle and high school students, many of them swimmers, on Dec. 1. Welcomed by Andy Parton, president of the Cradle of Aviation, they crowded into the museum’s Catholic Health Sky Theater Planetarium to listen to Ledecky’s discussion with Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, president and CEO of Catholic Health, the nonprofit health care system. Ledecky was just 15, and the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic team, when she won her first gold medal at the 2012 Games in London. “I can think of no better human being than Katie Ledecky to personally inspire us with her journey,” O’Shaughnessy said. She shared some of the highlights of that journey, and discussed her role, since July, as a health and wellness ambassador for Catholic Health. She graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic school in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2015.

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ship has brought me here today, and we have a lot more on the horizon.” She also spoke of her plans for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and offered the young swimmers in the audience some advice. She swims 20 to 25 hours a week, she said, and spends another five to six hours in the gym. “All those hours are very important, and that sounds like a lot

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of time,” Ledecky said, “but really, it’s the hours away from the pool and away from the gym that are just as important. I consider those hours part of my training as well, because if I’m not doing the things I need to do outside of the pool or outside of the gym, then I’m not going to be able to be at my best when I’m physically doing the work.” After meeting Ledecky at a conference, O’Shaughnessy said, he knew they would be a great fit to partner together. “We’d like to bring more educational symposiums where we can talk more about what it takes to really maintain health and wellness and commitment to achieving your goals in life,” he told the Herald. “And I think you’ll see more of these types of forums that we’re going to do with Katie, where we can have interactive sessions with members of the community and talk about how we make our community a thriving, healthy environment.” “Health, wellness and goal setting have been important parts of my life since childhood, which is why it was so meaningful to speak with Long Island students about prioritizing their well-being—athletes and non-athletes alike,” Ledecky told the Herald. “We’re all at our best when we’re working toward our goals, and I’m grateful that my partnership with Catholic Health has helped to share that message across Long Island.” For more information on Catholic Health, visit CatholicHealthLI.org

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In a video ad unveiled on his campaign website, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman officially announced his intention to run for governor of New York on Dec. 9. Blakeman, 70, who was toying with the idea of a gubernatorial run since last year, solidified his ambition for the state’s top elected spot with a 12-point victory over County Legislator Seth Koslow last month. However, the longtime elected official faces an uphill battle in his own party as upstate Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik’s poll numbers outshine Blakeman’s and the state GOP has said it didn’t want an intra-party battle and strongly backs Stefanik, 41. Originally from Valley Stream, Blakeman has spent a good deal of his life in politics. His father, Robert, served in the Assembly and Blakeman’s brother Brad, served on the staff of President George W. Bush. First elected to the Hempstead town board in 1993, two years later Blakeman was elected to serve in the County Legislature’s first class as that lawmaking body replace the Board of Supervisors. He also served as the Legislature’s first presiding officer. Blakeman, who now lives in Atlantic Beach, was the commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2001 to 2009, and was appointed to the Hempstead Town Board in 2015. He challenged then County Executive Laura Curran in 2021, and won, and captured another four-year term in November. In 2014, Blakeman lost to Kathleen Rice to represent

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his intention to run for governor of New York on Dec. 9. the 4th Congressional District that covers a large swath of Nassau’s South Shore. Four years earlier, he ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New York City and U.S. Senate.

The past few years, Blakeman has strongly supported President Donald Trump and has allowed the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold detainees in a portion of the county’s Correctional Center in East Meadow — a first of its kind partnership in the U.S. “The people of Nassau County want us to cooperate with ICE,” he said during his November victory speech at the Coral House in Baldwin. “They want to get the criminals out of our country.” Blakeman advocated for the Las Vegas Sands proposed casino project at the Nassau Hub, which fell apart when the Sands dropped out in April. Previously, he told the Herald that alternative development plans are now progressing under a “Plan B” strategy. His campaign ad highlighted his county executive win in a “Democratic county,” keeping his promises not to raise taxes and maintaining Nassau as “the safest county in America,” and as stated in the ad by the narrator, “locking up thugs.” “Bruce’s failed statewide electoral record speaks for itself — he has lost every statewide primary and general election over the last three decades in smashing fashion,” Stefanik campaign spokeswoman Bernadette Breslin wrote in a statement. “And after a career of colluding with elected Democrats, Blakeman’s swan song is choosing to prop up Kathy Hochul.” His campaign ad highlighted his county executive win in a “Democratic county,” keeping his promises not to raise taxes and maintaining Nassau as “the safest county in America,” and as stated in the ad by the narrator, “locking up thugs.”

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