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Not On The Honor Roll: Water Quality Report Card For Manhasset Bay

Save the Sound shares data, next steps for improving grades

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Tucked between two penninsulas, Manhasset Bay is a beautiful body of water. It is a prime recreational harbor due to its little tidal current and low tidal displacement. As of the early 2000s, the bay is home to approximately 16% of the marinas and yacht clubs on Long Island. However, all is not well in Manhasset Bay. As with much of Long Island, the health of this picturesque waterbody is under threat. Save the Sound, an organization that monitors the quality of water in Long Island Sound and its watersheds, has given the Bay an average grade of C. According to Peter Linderoth, Director of water quality at Save the Sound, “Manhasset Bay has three base segments that are graded in the Long Island Sound Card. What we see with Manhasset Bay is pretty consistent; the gradient from the inner portion gets a pretty poor grade, to the outer portion being a bit better.” What makes the Bay good for boating also makes it difficult for the water to cycle well; the tide does not move the water much. “It doesn’t have as much tidal flushing… water can get a bit more stagnant in there, which can lead to more challenges in terms of water quality.” Said Linderoth.

Closer to shore, the water is also subject to human pollutants like nitrogen and stormwater discharge. Nitrogen is an important element of the chemical balance in healthy waterbodies. When the nitrogen levels exceed that normal balance, it throws off all of the other elements, including dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll, leading to a potentially toxic situation. Chlorophyll is related to phytoplankton, which is small algae that float in the water. These phytoplankton are critical for a healthy ecosystem. However, excess chlorophyll, which indicates large blooms of algae in the water, is closely linked to the presence of nitrogen. Excess nitrogen can lead to algal blooms, which are harmful to wildlife and people, and these algae blooms are related to a lower dissolved oxygen level.

“Often when we have excess nitrogen entering a waterway, we see poor dissolved oxygen. That’s really important, because dissolved oxygen in the water is critical for animals to survive, specifically animals with

gills like fish, shellfish crabs, lobsters, that need that oxygen in the water to literally breathe. When oxygen levels get too low, they can suffocate.” Linderoth said. “When we go out on the water and see blankets of dead fish, it is related to oxygen levels getting too low in the water for them to survive.”

All of this begs the question, where is the excess nitrogen coming from, and how is it entering the Bay? “Most of the excess nitrogen entering the (open) sound is from wastewater treatment plants,” Linderoth said, “but when we get into the bay, there’s a lot of local pollution sources that become more significant or have a bigger impact on water. In Manhasset Bay, 40 percent of the nitrogen coming into (the bay) is coming from on-site treatment systems: septic tanks and cesspools.” These outdated systems don’t process the wastewater enough before it makes its way into the ecosystem. The sheer number of people living on our island means that an excess of nitrogen is being passed into our bays. There are newer methods of dealing with wastewater that filter and process the material before it leaches into the ground water. Both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as New York state, have funds available for households looking to upgrade their systems.

Another big nitrogen source for Manhasset Bay is fertilizer. Around 13 percent of the

nitrogen in the Bay comes from fertilizer runoff. The maintenance of lawns, ornamental plantings, and large stretches of turf grass are the main culprits. This is an easy place for people to have an immediate impact on the water quality. Whether homeowners take care of their own grass and plantings or use a landscaping service, they can use organic fertilizer. This type of fertilizer is much less likely to be washed away in heavy rainstorms than inorganic fertilizers. It also has a slower release. Reducing the frequency of fertilizing can also have an impact. “Consider an application around Mother’s Day, and then another one around Labor Day. That’s probably all the yard needs. People have a strong desire to have dark, lush, green yards, but just a couple of applications of fertilizer strategically goes a long way for the yard but also for the health of local waterways.”

Said Linderoth. He also recommends a mulching lawnmower, which cuts the grass clippings into very small pieces, allowing them to break down and fertilize the lawn naturally.

It is also helpful to reduce and slow stormwater discharge. This allows rainwater, which often carries pollutants to the Bay, to pass through the ground first. The ground can act as a natural filter, but only if the water can penetrate. Because of the urban and suburban nature of much of Long

Island, this can be an issue. “The impervious coverage, that’s hardened surfaces, around Manhasset Bay and its watershed is fairly high, as much as 19 percent. That’s surfaces like roads, asphalt, concrete. The thing about having impervious coverage around a waterway is that anything above about 12 percent is going to have a stressor effect on the waterway. Reducing impervious coverage goes a long way to restoring water quality.” To combat this effect, individual households can use water from rain barrels for their plants and install rain gardens that are watered naturally. On a larger scale, municipalities can install porous pavement that allows water to pass through, thereby reducing the amount of runoff. Green roofs, where plants are installed on roof tops, also help, with the added benefit of mitigating heat island effect.

Beyond the physical and behavioral changes, Linderoth recommends contacting your state and federal representatives, joining a local environmental group, and staying informed. One place to get started is the interactive map at soundhealthexplorer. org, which has multiple user-friendly tools for understanding the impact our actions have on the quality of our local waterbodies. As Linderoth puts it, “show up to those public meetings and let your voice be heard for cleaner water because it’s something we can all do and collectively our voices get amplified. Get involved in decision making and getting your opinions out there. That’s important.”

In Manhasset Bay, 40 percent of the nitrogen coming into (the bay) is coming from on-site treatment systems: septic tanks and cesspools.

—Peter

As World Wildlife Day Arrives, PSEG Long Island Prepares For The Osprey’s

Return Company removes garbage, debris from nests in anticipation of the raptors’ breeding season

PSEG Long Island marked World Wildlife Day by preparing for the upcoming breeding season of the resurgent osprey. The company is inspecting known nesting areas and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nests located near company-installed webcams in Oyster Bay and Patchogue.

This year, crews retrieved manmade garbage including a prescription pill bottle, rope and gloves from the osprey nests, helping to ensure the birds and their chicks do not get tangled as nesting season begins.

“The theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day is ‘Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’ and the osprey’s recovery on Long Island is most certainly a result of strong partnerships,” said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission & Distribution. “PSEG Long Island is proud to play a small role in this multi-decade, collaborative effort — because good environmental stewardship is part of being strongly involved in the community, and also because protecting these birds from high-voltage equipment improves reliability for our customers.”

Osprey build their nests on the tallest structure near a body of water. To proactively monitor its utility poles for osprey nests, PSEG Long Island partners closely with Group for the East End, a nonprofit organization that has advocated for the protection and preservation of nature on the East End since 1972. Volunteers with the nonprofit conduct their own surveys of the area and share osprey data with the company, which maintains a team dedicated to mitigating risks and relocating nests safely and in accordance with all regulations protecting the wildlife.

According to a report issued by the Group for the East End earlier this year, osprey breeding activity on the East End has grown by 200% in the past eight years, with 199 active nests in 2014 growing to 477 in the summer of 2022.

In balancing its commitment to the consistent, safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG Long Island has installed dozens of new osprey nesting platforms to deter the returning birds from nesting on electrical equipment, which puts both the raptors and the electrical system in danger. Maintaining the nesting platforms helps PSEG Long Island maintain strong electric service reliability.

PSEG Long Island has installed 24-hour webcams at two of these nesting platforms, in Oyster Bay and Patchogue. Late last month, crews cleared debris and garbage from these

platforms to make them safe for the osprey as they return to breed.

For more information about osprey and to view live webcam feed of the nests, visit https://www.psegliny.com/wildlife/ ospreycam.

Human garbage is hazardous to the birds. Many times, the osprey will gather garbage, such as plastic bags and fishing line, to build their nests. Fishing lines and strings may wrap around the birds’ feet, preventing them from leaving the nest. Plastic litter is very easy to find and since the birds live close to humans, plastics often are found in nests.

When osprey build a nest on electrical equipment, it puts the nest in danger of catching fire, which can cause significant damage and outages to customers, as well as harm to the osprey. The birds are at high risk of electrocution, as their large wingspan can complete the circuit between closely spaced energized equipment or between an energized wire and a neutral ground wire.

Long Island is home to more than 400 species of birds, including the majestic osprey. Osprey are large beautiful birds and a popular sight on Long Island. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Long Island’s osprey population decreased and became endangered. The effort to build safe nesting sites on or near waterways has contributed to the rise in the population of osprey.

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Girls Win A Crown

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Victories and titles are savored, of course. But in the elephantine memories of athletes, a crushing loss can carry just as much an emotional charge.

Just ask any Manhasset girls basketball player and coach, who entered the 2022 Nassau County Class A tourney as the top seed, only to be toppled in the opening round by ninth-ranked Lynbrook, 75-64.

Flash forward a year, and the same Owls (22-3), now seeded No. 2, stood between the Indians (23-1) and their first county title in 30 years. The squads squared off on March 4 at Hofstra University’s Mack Sports Complex, and despite some rough patches, the Indians managed a 53-38 win.

Caitlin Barrett gave Manhasset its biggest lead in the opening half, converting a layup after a steal to make it 24-13. But Lynbrook ended the quarter with seven straight points to close to 24-20 at the break.

A 3-pointer by Kaelynn O’Brien with about 3 minutes left in the third brought Lynbrook within 30-29 before the Indians reeled off eight straight points—six coming from Ali McIntyre—to go up 38-29 with 7:11 left in the game.

Lynbrook did not go quietly. A pair of free throws from Cate Jennings got the Owls within 40-35 with 3:20 to go. They were helped by Manhasset’s sloppy passing and turnovers.

After coach Lauren Sadeh called time, the

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Indians settled down and went on a 13-3 run to pull away. Lynbrook resorted to deliberate fouling, and Manhasset converted 11 of 14 free throw attempts in this stretch.

The Indians got balanced scoring from Erin LoPinto (13), McIntyre (12), Barrett (11) and Nicole Tsiamis (11).

For Sadeh, this is her first trophy, coming in her 13th season as head coach. Her teams, she said, were eliminated in the semis in both 2018 and 2019.

Read a longer story and see more pictures at www.manhassetpress.com.

Long Island Champs!

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Manhasset defeated Shoreham-Wading River (SWR) 58-51 at SUNY Farmingdale on March 11 to cop the Long Island Class A girls title.

Senior Caitlin Barrett again came through for Manhasset (24-1), which advances to the state tournament final four. She grabbed a rebound when Mia LiPinto missed a 3-point corner attempt and drew a foul with .2 seconds left. She made one of her two attempts to knot the game at 45-45 and send it into overtime. Manhasset dominated the extra period, outscoring SWR 13-6, as Barrett scored seven of her 20 points. Assistant coach Chuck Collyer was guiding the Indians when they last won the county/

‘It’s An Empty Feeling’

no other team had managed this year, holding the offensive juggernaut to its lowest point total of the season. Manhasset (22-2), had averaged nearly 76 points per contest entering the tilt.

fouls, and South Side had the luxury of the bonus situation, sinking 12 of 16 attempts from the charity stripe down the stretch.

Long Island titles back in 1993.

Down 16-7 in the first quarter, the Indians held the Suffolk champs without a field goal in the second quarter to go up 21-18 at the break. Manhasset maintained the lead until 5:25 left in the game, when the Wildcats pulled ahead 37-36. Facing a six-point deficit with just 1:04 left, the Indians battled back, with Barrett sinking a trey with 57.6 seconds left to close the gap. Seventeen second later, Nicoletta Tsiamis (10 points) threaded the lane to sink a layup and set up a frenetic half a minute when both teams seemed determined to give the game away. Lauren Perfetto added 12 points and snatched some key rebounds for Manhasset.

The Indians will travel to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on March 17 to play in the state semifinal. Their opponent is not yet known.

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Manhasset did not bring its “A” game to the Nassau County A final, falling to South Side 57-46 on March 4 at Hofstra University’s Mack Sports Complex.

The second-seeded Cyclones “cracked the code” in beating the top-seeded Indians, the defending state champs. Their 2-3 zone mixed with tight man-on-man coverage stymied Manhasset in a way that

The Cyclones, who lost to Manhasset by 23 points in the semis last year, came in with a 22-game winning streak and flawlessly executed their game plan.

Manhasset led only twice, and when the Indians fell behind 41-30 in the fourth, coach George Bruns called time to settle his team with 6:16 left. Liam Connor subsequently scored to break a four minute-plus cold spell, but time was not on Manhasset’s side. The Indians soon had to resort to

Connor led Manhasset with 15 points, followed by James Notias (14), who sank only one of two 3-pointers on the Manhasset ledger, along with Liam Buckley, who finished with seven points. “They’ve had a great year,” Bruns reflected, but added, “It’s an empty feeling. We’re all disappointed.”

Still, most of the team members had the rare privilege of winning a state title, something that can never be taken away.

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FRIDAY, MAR. 17

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SATURDAY, MAR. 18

Artist Reception

Reception for Eric Wein, an impressionist painter and art instructor, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Manhasset Library. He generally works in oil and paints subjects in bold light and shadow contrast. Many of his works are painted in a single session. His style is influenced by the American Tonalists as well as the works of Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth. His paintings are held in private as well as corporate collections. His work is on view in the stairway and third floor until April 14.

TUESDAY, MAR. 21

Village Elections.

Contact your village hall for more information.

Manhasset PASE Meeting

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Special Education will hold its monthly membership meeting at 10 a.m. via Zoom or in person in the Community Room in the District Office, 200 Memorial Pl., Manhasset, The topic is “ADHD and Emotional Disregulation” with Camilo Ortiz, PhD, associate professor of psychology at LIU-POST. Join at https://mufsd-org.zoom. us/j/87675140738. Meeting ID: 876 7514 0738.

FRIDAY, MAR. 24

MPL Bus Trip to New York Botanical Gardens

The New York Botanical Gardens is an unforgettable destination in any season. Enjoy great exhibitions plus roses, azaleas, cherry trees, magnolia and so much more. Take a relaxing and rejuvenating ride on the public tram to experience the wonders of nature and then off to Arthur Avenue for lunch and shopping. The trip includes admission to The New York Botanical Garden and tram ride, lunch at Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue (entrée selection due at booking), deluxe motorcoach transportation, a professional tour manager and all tips and taxes. Sign-up is going on now for Manhasset Library cardholders in person at the circulation desk. Payment of $100 must be made at the time of registration-checks only. Each cardholder may bring one non-cardholder guest. For questions or further information, contact Stephanie Catlett, 627-2300, ext. 331 or Linda Palmieri at 627-2300, ext. 330.

TUESDAY, MAR. 28

Tuesday’s Children Plandome Benefit

The annual Tuesday’s Children Plandome Benefit will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Plandome Country Club, 145 Stonytown Rd., Plandome. Please visit www.tuesdayschildren. org to purchase tickets. This year’s benefit will honor the Plandome Fire Department. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena has accepted and will attend. Tuesday’s Children provides a lifetime of healing for those who have been forever changed by terrorism, military conflict or mass violence. Contact 516-562-9000 for more information.

SATURDAY, APR. 8

Easter Egg Hunt

The Church of Our Saviour Lutheran at 1901 Northern Blvd. is hosting the annual children’s Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Join us for crafts, a Bible story, a visit from the Easter bunny and lots of happy egg hunting outside. All are welcome! Contact info@manhassetlutheran. org or 516-627-2430 for more information.

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Important Dates for Manhasset Library

Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election

Tuesday, March 28: In-person voter registration 2-6 p.m. in the seond floor Conference Room for Manhasset residents only.

Thursday, March 30:

Absentee ballots will be available, if previously requested, in the Administration Office or by mail.

Tuesday, April 4:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting and Annual Budget Hearing in the Community Room at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 18:

Budget Vote and Trustee Election in the Community Room, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Project Independence: Bridge Class

Come learn to play Bridge at this beginner-friendly class. Every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center at 141 West Garden St., Westbury. Call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more information.

Project Independence: Bingo

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A fun hour of bingo with a bonus of blood pressure screenings and health counseling. At the Roslyn Community Center auditorium, 53 Orchard St., Roslyn Heights. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: 516-679-1111. The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

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Second Annual Top Gun Run Celebrates LI Scout’s Legacy

Proceeds to benefit Andrew McMorris Foundation

On March 25, participants w ill gather for the second annual Top Gun Run to benefit the Andrew McMorris Foundation and Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. This 5K run/walk will take place on an actual runway at the EPCAL property in Calverton, NY. The race is named after Boy Scout Andrew McMorris, who was killed by a drunk driver while hiking the Greenbelt Trail in Manorville with his Boy Scout Troop. Several other Scouts were severely injured as a result of this tragic crash. The lives of his family, friends, community and fellow scouts were forever changed by Andrew’s loss.

“September 30, 2018 was probably the one of the most horrific things to happen to a family and to our boy scout troop. The drunk driver plowed into the entire line of scouts. Andrew was the last one struck, and he was the one that was fatally struck,” said Alisa McMorris, his mother, when she recounted the events of that day.

It’s a normal response to withdraw after such a tragedy, but McMorris knew that’s not what her son would have wanted. Their estate attorney suggested starting a foundation in Andrew’s name, which resonated with the family. “That first year, we sat around a kitchen table came up with a logo and pooled all of our money with my sister’s and brother’s, and we handed out two scholarships.” The scholarships were distributed on Andrew’s birthday, March 30.

The McMorris family decided to further commemorate this special day by holding the annual race at that time. Last year, the weather on race day was questionable. It was overcast and threatening to rain for most of the lead up to the start. “It’s an overcast day. It was terrible weather; we were kind of worried about it. We were like, come on Andrew, come through for us. We need good weather for this race. And then at the moment

when the firefighters raised the flag… you looked at the sky above that flag, it was a perfect hole with sun coming through. And it was as if Andrew was peering down.” McMorris remembered.

Each quarter mile of the race is marked with a plaque featuring a picture of Andrew and one of the defining characteristics of the scout law, such as being loyal and honest. The finishers will also collect a race coin that features a picture of Andrew with the McMorris family’s slogan, “We finish what we start.” These powerful reminders help spread awareness against drunk driving and celebrate Andrew’s spirit.

Hosting the race is an important part of honoring Andrew’s legacy. Many people come to run or walk the runway, but plenty of people come just to watch and cheer on the participants. The atmosphere is more celebration

something McMorris has her own way of describing. “It’s hard to put into words just what it was like to be there with everyone having the same kind of feeling. And we call it soysadness and joy, because there’s a little bit of sadness, but there’s so much joy to be had by the community.” McMorris is sure Andrew would love the annual gathering. “Andrew brought everyone together no matter what they were. He loved the party. And he loved having people over. He would invite people over off the bus all the time.”

Besides the Top Gun Run, the Andrew McMorris Foundation gives out several scholarships. These scholarships are open to

high school seniors nationwide and range from $250 to $2500 and the deadline is March 30. They also offer a variety of grants.

There are grants of up to $500 for fine arts pursuits for students in K-12 to follow their dreams. These grants are evaluated on a rolling basis from January 10 through June 1. Scouting grants for Eagle Scouts and Gold Star Girl Scout projects are also available. There are aviation grants for up to $1000, and the deadline for these grants is March 30. These grants and scholarships are especially meaningful for McMorris, who feels a special connection to the students who knew her son.

It’s important to the McMorris family to raise awareness and spread the message to help decrease the number of these completely preventable deaths. They are advocating for a decrease in the legal blood alcohol

limit, from .08 to .05. They are also seeking comprehensive changes to vehicle law to make it safer for everyone on the road.

“Last year’s inaugural Top Gun Run drew more than a thousand participants, and this year is guaranteed to be bigger and better,” said McMorris. “We were so thrilled that so many people came out to celebrate Andrew and helped to turn a runway into a huge party.”

This is a fundraising event and all proceeds support the Andrew McMorris Foundation and the Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts. The race is seeking sponsors. For sponsorship information, please contact Donna Lillie at dmlillie.bsa@gmail or on her cell at (631)774-8074.

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Long Island

Get out your green and get your leprechaun on

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While Saint Patrick’s Day was originally a day of religious observance, services and feasting in honor of Saint Patrick, in the United States it has become a day of secular celebration of Irish culture. Here are some of the remaining parades and events.

Farmingdale

Wed, March 15th 7:30 p.m.

Saint Patrick’s Day Game Show Night

Get ready to slam the buzzer at 317 Main Street for St. Patrick’s Day Game Show Night. Each participant on each team will participate in the games such as “Family Feud,” and “Crowd Says.” Each winner on the winning team will get a prize.

Seaford

Fri, March 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock N Roll Party at United Skates of America Roller Skating Center

1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford

Skating, Dancing, Games with the Leprechaun, Trivia, Contests and more! Find the Pot of Gold for big prizes.

Hampton Bays

Saturday March 18th at 11AM

17th annual Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade features an array of entertainment from pipe bands, school marching bands, community organizations, business floats, fire departments and more.

Glen Cove

Sun, Mar 19, 1–3 PM

Robert M. Finley Middle School

1 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY

The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1 pm and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove. There is ample parking at Glen Cove’s municipal parking garages and elsewhere and shuttle buses will run between the parking areas and the formation area.

Patchogue

Sun, Mar 19, 11:00AM–1:30 PM

Patchogue-Medford Library Parade Activities

54-60 E Main St.

Activities take place during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade OUTSIDE the front of the Main Library. Be parade ready – color a festive button and get a (temporary) tattoo!

12:00 PM Start

St. Patrick’s May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 2 Mile Run/Walk

Get your run in right before the Parade and enjoy 1 Beer at the Pubs of Patchogue! Redeemable with your bib.

First 400 Registrants Get a Tech Tee. Packet Pickup: Outdoors on Havens Ave or if inclement weather, indoors at 67 W Main St, Patchogue.

Patchogue Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The line of march will proceed from the East Main Street intersection of Route 112 and finish at the viewing stand on the corner of Havens Avenue and West Main Street.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Harbor Crab Celebration on Parade Day!

Enjoy a $5 Guinesss, $5 Corned Beef Sandwiches + Live DJ & Dancing! DJ Salty Jim will be providing the soundtrack to the occasion from 2:00-6:00pm. Don’t miss this fun time!

Babylon Village

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wantagh

Sun, Mar 19 1:00 pm

Wantagh 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island. The parade will feature pipebands, cars, floats, marchers, fire trucks, and police. There will also be a Block Party on Railroad Avenue following the parade.

Bayside

Sat Mar 25 2023 at 12:00 pm

2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The 2023 Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be stepping off on Saturday March 25th at 1:00 p.m. the parade will be marching down Bell Blvd from 35th avenue to 42nd avenue.

Ronkonkoma

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:00pm

Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrate Irish Heritage as the Ronkonoma St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off on March 26. The parade will start on Hawkins Avenue at School Street, head South down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street.

Montauk

Sun Mar 26, 2023

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Edgemere Road , Montauk, NY, Long Island’s easternmost parade runs up Edgemere Road and turns on to Main Street, passing the reviewing stand on the green. It finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. Starting at 10 am on the green, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will be serving hot soup in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade souvenir mug. Montauk’s finest soups are

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“Company”) that it has led with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) proposed tari revisions to its Schedule for Gas Service, PSC No.1 – GAS, to become e ective, on a temporary basis, April 1, 2023.

These revisions have been led in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. The table below compares the Company’s current rates (prior to April 1, 2023) to rates e ective April 1, 2023 by service classi cation. E ective April 1, 2023, $2.5 million has been removed from base delivery rates to be collected through the ‘Rate Adjustment Clause’. The Rate Adjustment Clause is a separate surcharge that will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line on customers’ bills.

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These revisions have been led in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ or the PSC’s website (dps.ny.gov).

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SANTOS WATCH Crossing The Red/Blue Line

Bipartisan electeds increasingly turn from, or target, Rep. George Santos

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Public tension between Representative George Santos (NY-03) and fellow Republicans continues to heat up as spring slowly heads to Long Island.

Firstly, the House Ethics Committee announced in the beginning of March that it has opened a formal investigation into Rep. Santos, seeking to examine via investigative subcommittee whether Santos “engaged in unlawful activity” during his 2022 run for Congress.

As NPR reported, “The probe will also determine whether Santos violated federal conflict of interest laws and whether he “engaged in sexual misconduct” toward an individual who was seeking a job in the freshman congressman’s House office. Santos has denied that allegation.”

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The Ethics Committee noted in its statement that opening an investigation “does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.” On Twitter, a statement posted to Santos’ account said the congressman is “fully cooperating,” with “no further comment made at this time.”

Public displays of distancing have also increased from both local and national electeds, including Santos’ Republican peers.

On March 7, Representative Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) introduced a pair of bills, entitled the “No Fame for Fraud Resolution” and the “No Fortune for Fraud Act,” which seem to directly target Rep. Santos, whether it passes or simply

stands on record.

Fellow Republican Reps. Nick Lalota, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams co-sponsored the package of bills.

D’Esposito and colleagues said the bills would prevent members of Congress who violate certain election laws and other federal statutes from receiving compensation for ‘selling their story’ in the form of books, public appearances, and so on.

As Victor Nava reported for the New York Post, Rep. Lalota (NY-01) referenced Santos directly during a press conference: “He’s trying to use his new infamy to enrich himself, to further what he set out to do three years ago, to use his persona as a public figure to enrich himself.” Santos responded with criticism of his Nassau County neighbor, D’Esposito, in short order on Twitter.

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Helping Your Anxious Child

Clinicians have noticed a significant increase in referrals for children experiencing symptoms of anxiety, especially in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Schools had shut down for a lengthy period; kids were isolated at home and away from their friends; many families faced food insecurities and job loss; and family members and school staff were contracting the virus and dying.

Although we appear to have entered a less deadly phase in the pandemic, its psychological impacts are far from over. Understandably, parents want to know if their child’s feelings of anxiety will pass in time or if those feelings should be addressed by a mental health expert.

First, let’s start with some of the signs to look for to determine if your child is experiencing a level of anxiety that may best be managed with professional treatment.

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activities that they would normally engage in and enjoy.

2 Your child is experiencing headaches, stomachaches, sweating and/or heart racing, and it is not connected to any other illness.

aggressive and irritable without a reasonable explanation.

6. They are exhibiting increased problems with separating from you or require a great deal of reassurance that everything will be alright.

7. Lastly, they have become overly critical of themselves, worried about failing in school or reluctant to participate in an activity because they are afraid of not performing well or being negatively perceived by their peers. If these symptoms describe your child and interfere with their ability to perform in school, home or outside activities, it may be time to reach out to a mental health professional either at school or a mental health clinic to further explore the matter.

to cope with them.

2 Avoiding things that make us worry or frighten us does not teach us to cope; in fact, it actually makes symptoms worse. Therefore, learning to understand those feelings and what to do when anxieties arise is the best approach.

3. Parents should take a supportive, positive and realistic approach to children’s fears and worries. Dismissing their feelings or telling them to tough it out often makes things worse.

4. Parents can recognize their child’s feelings and help them to express those feelings by listening to their concerns.

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5 The most important thing is to show your child acceptance and love and, if necessary, secure the appropriate help to treat the problem.

Linda Thomas-Batson, LMSW, is a clinical social worker at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading children’s mental health organization. She has worked in the field of social work for more than 40 years, specializing in working with children who experience symptoms of ADHD, PTSD and trauma, with a focus in family therapy. To reach the Guidance Center, call 516-626-1971.

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. Your child is worrying a lot more than usual, and it is not warranted by any particular events in their lives at the present moment. Their feelings of worry do not go away after a reasonable amount of time, and they are preventing them from participating in

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. You may notice that all of a sudden, they are avoiding people, situations or places that they used to enjoy or other children would likely enjoy.

4. Their worrying has affected their ability to fall asleep, remain asleep through the night or sleep by themselves.

5 Their behavior has changed, and they have become more

Here are some things to consider when making the decision on whether or not to seek help, in addition to some steps you can take prior to seeking the help of a professional.

1. A qualified therapist will work with your child to help them manage anxiety symptoms and learn to function with those feelings. They will be taught to identify and understand their emotions and then learn strategies

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7: “After D’Esposito spearheaded a bill clearly aimed at Santos, designed to prevent members convicted of certain offenses from then profiting off their story in the form of book deals, paid speeches, or movie and TV contracts, the Long Islander pushed back on Twitter. “‘Coming from a man who lost his NYPD issued GUN while he was DJ’ing at a party!’ ... [Santos tweeted] before deleting his post. ‘You sir are the example of a bad

Beaver explained, “Santos appeared to be citing, in part, a New York Daily News report that found D’Esposito had been docked vacation days on two separate occasions, including once in 2015 for having his firearm stolen out of his vehicle and another time in 2007 after working as a DJ and serving alcohol ‘without authority or permission to do so.’ Santos in his tweet conflated the two.”

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This charming six bedroom center hall colonial is situated on 2.52 professional landscape acres with pool at 11 Laurel Ln. in the Locust Valley village of Matinecock. This newly renovated home sold on Jan. 10 for $2,750,000. Its sunlight filled living room with wood burning fireplace leads to a covered porch for entertaining. The eat-in-kitchen including custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and premium appliances opens to a bluestone patio. The elegant dining room and family room has a natural gas fireplace. The two-and-a-half car garage has an adjoining custom mudroom. Two powder rooms on the first floor complete this level. The second floor has a primary room with two walk-in closets and ensuite bath, four additional bedrooms, a laundry room and two bathrooms. The outdoor living space has open and covered terraces offering incredible privacy for the pool. This home is conveniently located near transportation, schools and shopping.

Watch Out For Whales In New York’s Waters

Humpback whales are the most common whale seen in New York’s waters. The Atlantic Ocean humpback whale population has been increasing in recent years and they were federally delisted as endangered in 2016. More whales have been observed overwintering in our nearshore waters, likely due to climate change, increased food abundance and water quality. Vessel strikes and gear entanglement are the most significant threats to whales along New York’s shores and were the cause of many of the recent whale death able to be identified to date. DEC, in cooperation with NOAA and its stranding response partners, strives to respond to all whale stranding and mortality events to collect data and biological samples from the animal. Completing a necropsy is a priority for each stranding to help determine cause of death. If you come across a stranded marine mammal in New York, remain a safe and legal distance from the animal and call the New York Stranding Hotline at 631369-9829 to report its location.

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sightings from the public are crucial to helping the response team collect vital information about our local marine animal populations. Send your sightings of marine mammals and sea turtles to sightings@amseas.org. NOAA administers vessel speed reduction zones which include both mandatory (Seasonal Management Areas) and voluntary (Slow Zones) speed reduction areas for vessels to reduce the likelihood of deaths and injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with vessels. In the Seasonal Management Areas, all vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots to reduce the threat of vessel collisions. Slow Zones are triggered when three or more right whales are recorded in an area. In these areas, all vessels are encouraged to travel less than 10 knots.

In 2022, NOAA proposed regulations that would broaden the requirements of mandatory speed reduction zones to further protect North Atlantic whales. Slow Zones provide added protection to all whales and marine mammals.

This fabulous Colonial home at 500 Chicken Valley Rd. the village of Matinecock sold on Dec. 20 for $2,500,000. It sits on eight bucolic acres overlooking a large serene pond with seasonal wildlife. The home has gracious entertaining rooms for easy indoor and outdoor access, lending to wonderful sunsets. The home, built in 1960, is on a full house generator. It is centrally located near schools and shopping. It has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has natural gas, forced air and central air conditioning. It has a two-car attached garage.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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How To Prepare Your Garden For Spring

The cold winter months can seem to stretch on forever for those of us who love our lawns and gardens! Instead of staying shut indoors, why not make the most of your time and bundle up for some springtime lawn prep?

Some planning and work on the front end will help make your garden all the better and spring garden maintenance more manageable. Here is a short checklist of items to work on this winter.

Get Your Tools Ready

Winter is a great time to dust off your spring tools and arrange for any cleaning or repairs needed. It’s also the time to take stock of what might be missing from your shed that you’ll need come springtime. Think about items like your mower, garden spreader, blower, rakes, shovels, etc. There is nothing more frustrating than going to do yard work on a beautiful spring day only to realize that the tools and equipment you need either aren’t there or don’t work.

Clean Up Beds

Get the not-so-fun task of cleaning up the beds in your yard out of the way during winter so that in the springtime, you’ll be able to enjoy planting and seeing the

plants and flowers you cut back thrive with new growth.

Clip away anything that didn’t make it through the winter or needs pruning and think about making room for new plants and flowers. Think about adding fresh straw or mulch to beds if needed.

Create A Spring Planting Plan

If it’s just too cold and miserable to be outside but you still want to get a jump start on your spring garden, get your creative juices flowing and create a spring lawn and garden plan.

Think about what you’d like to grow, what grows best in shade versus sun and begin to map out where things will go in relation to what you already have growing. Taking time to draw up a plan will prove beneficial in the end as opposed to figuring things out as you go...things like timing and placement are important.

Select A Spring Fertilizer

Temperatures are finally starting to warm

up and the arrival of spring draws closer. As temperatures increase, soil temperatures also increase and this creates different conditions within the soil. Your garden will require certain nutrients at this time.

Pull Winter Weeds & Get Rid Of Pests

Garden weed control is much easier to tackle on the front end, so now is the time to get rid of those weeds that will hamper spring growth. It might seem like everything is either dormant or dead in the winter, but not those pesky weeds! They seem to hang on no matter what.

Go ahead and rid your lawn and beds of weeds so that you will have healthy soil to plant your spring plants and flowers in the spring. Be sure to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent spring and summer weeds.

Pests are another issue that will quickly get out of control come springtime, so consider pre-treating your garden with a broad-spectrum insecticide to make sure that grub worms in your garden don’t move in. Want to learn more about achieving a great lawn? Visit www.sodsolutions.com to check out more Sod University tips.

—Katie Jacobs writes for Sod Solutions.

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Shore window treatment expert shares what’s trending

Far from the miles of dark heavy fabric and ornate cornices and double row curtain rods of the olden days, today’s homeowners are flocking to lighter and airy window treatment designs.

“People are going for simplicity, the cleanest, most simple look and they are doing that in a variety of ways from Roman shades with a crisp bottom or a clean roller shade and no valance,” said Graham Byers, president and window treatment expert for Gotcha Covered North Shore. “They are looking for subtle textures rather than bold patterns, seeking out fabrics for a cellular, roller or wood shades that have a wonderful texture in them, but that offers variations in color and density. It’s not loud or drawing attention to itself and it creates a luxurious feel without having it go overboard.”

Byers said the trends in window treatment choices are consistent with broader interior design trends as well.

“I don’t see homeowners going toward strong colors, in line with bold color trends that get talked about,” he said. “Homeowners want something that they’re going to like this year, as much as they’re going to like it in five years.”

Re-doing major decor elements, like furniture, window treatments and

flooring, too frequently is not popular.

“People are choosing neutrals and subtler tones, even in reds and blues, but that are more muted,” Byers said. “You want to bring color into your room, but not so much that you are like, ‘Wow, this is great, but now I have to change it next week,’ it has to be something you can live with.”

Of all window treatment options, Byers said shades are the most popular choice for decorating.

“I’ve got a lot of clients who have got elaborate top treatments, valances, swags and cascades of fabrics; it’s just really heavy stuff,” he said. “They are choosing shades because they fit the window frame; they are not these big, huge pieces of fabric that cover so much more than the window; shades are light and airy.

He said the most popular choice is a single roller shade, minus the valance across the top. The roller shade is a low-maintenance choice because when it’s up, it is out of sight and when it’s down it is just a piece of hanging fabric.

“It barely attracts dust and dirt and now

a lot of the new materials have a coating on the fabrics that repel dust,” Byers said. “They are much easier to clean and maintain.”

Long gone are the days of formal drapery, although Byers said he does still get occasional requests for drapery; if that is what the customer wants, that is what he is prepared to deliver.

“It is almost like window treatments are taking a step back so that other things in the room can shine,” he said.

The typical timeframe from consultation to installation is approximately four to six weeks.

Byers, who has been in the window treatment business for two years, said that post-pandemic production and manufacturing has nearly returned to normal, but there are times when a single component is not available and can delay the process significantly.

If you are planning a renovation project or making major changes to your windows, it is best to schedule the window treatments consultation for after the new windows are in place.

“Window treatments are custom to an eighth of an inch (shutters are custom to a 16th of an inch), so it’s really precise,” he said. “I have been in a lot of houses where homeowners have ordered something

themselves from somewhere online and they do their own measurements. They have these huge gaps on the sides that just don’t fit the way they’re supposed to.”

He said they might have measured correctly, but they do not have the expertise of how the fabric falls or where the gaps in coverage will be.

“Maybe they did not know that this kind of shade has a deduction of two inches, or the fabric is an inch, and a half less,” he added.

If you want new window treatments, you want to do it after you put new windows in because inevitably, the size of the window might change by a half of an inch or the molding ends up being narrower.

“I always wanted to start my own business,” Byers said. “It was the right thing for me at just the right time.”

He works closely with his wife, who is an interior designer. The duo often collaborates on design projects.

“When I am working with any designer, I let them lead with the fabric,” he said. “I bring the vision to life.”

Ready to get started? Visit www. gotchacovered.com/north-shore or call 516-701-0141 to find inspiration and to book a consultation.

Design With Inspiration

Check out these new book titles for home interior and design inspiration

1Arranging Things by Colin King

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McAlpine by Bobby McAlpine

New York–based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings—composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. The go-to stylist for many of the world’s leading brands and publications, King is a regular contributor to Architectural Digest, T, Ark, and Rum magazines. He collaborates regularly with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate & Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild and has his own celebrated product lines with Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works. 2

Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier

Erin Napier, designer, host of HGTV’s Home Town, and author of Make Something Good Today, returns with a gorgeously illustrated and one-of-a-kind celebration of the homes we live in and love. Our homes are more than an assemblage of bricks and glass, wood and nails. They are the keepers of our childhood memories, our milestones, and heartaches. They evolve as we do. As a family grows and eventually retracts, a home can change hands and begin again. We are the chapters in the book of a house. They carry on after we are gone, setting the stage for another story, a new life, new memories.

The work of renowned firm McALPINE has always communicated the power of romanticism, speaking directly to the heart through the beauty and poetry of the home. Tapping diverse influences, the residences draw from architectural languages ranging from Elizabethan and Dutch to colonial Caribbean and agrarian American. The book opens with Bobby McAlpine’s own newly designed house, featuring exquisite spaces that are modern in expression but classical in order and balance. Other projects include a white-on-white neoclassical pavilion-bythe-sea in the Bahamas; a masonry dwelling in the rolling hills of Virginia; a quintessential American country house in Tennessee that combines the familiarity of a farmhouse with crisp minimalism; and an exuberant house sited on the edge of a pastoral golf course in Alabama. Freely choosing from architecture’s treasury, the assembly of houses is familiar, bold, and surprising, all at the same time—reflecting the complexity of the human experience. 4

Sacred Spaces by Carley Summers

Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in. Sacred Spaces takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside fourteen homes, from North Carolina and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as Summers uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one: a mother who uses her kitchen to heal her son with food, a woman who found her sanctuary after overcoming childhood abuse, and more. She even offers a tour of her mother’s home and her own.

Nine Must-Have Tools For Your Tool Box

A well-stocked tool box is necessary for homeowners and renters to do basic home repairs and simple DIY projects. From hanging pictures to assembling furniture, a good set of tools lets you take on all types of projects instead of calling somebody else to get the job done.

Tape Measure

The golden rule of DIY is to measure twice and cut once. You need a tape measure to do this. A 12-foot tape measure is long enough for most homeowners’ needs. It’s also small enough to fit in a drawer or tool box and won’t break your budget.

Unless you are building a shed or tackling a larger DIY project, avoid the contractor-grade 25-foot tape measures which are heavy and expensive.

Ball Peen Hammer

A traditional claw hammer is a must for construction, but an 8-ounce ball peen hammer is better for DIYers for tapping picture hangers into walls or making light-duty repairs.

A ball peen hammer is lightweight, takes up less space in a tool box, and has no sharp claw to navigate around, making it a better choice for general household use.

Screwdrivers

A good set of screwdrivers can help with a range of home improvement tasks

from installing overhead lights to changing cabinet pulls. You need at least three different sizes of flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers to cover most jobs.

A multi-bit screwdriver has interchangeable screwdriver heads and will take up less room in your tool box, but it’s easy to misplace one of those bits. If you’ve got more space, buy a screwdriver set. A good set of screwdrivers could last you the rest of your life.

Adjustable Wrench

A pair of high-quality adjustable wrenches can take the place of multiple wrench sets. An 8-inch wrench hits the sweet spot for most projects, but if you plan on doing light plumbing or other heavier home repairs consider buying a full set of standard and metric wrenches.

Utility Knife

A utility knife or box cutter is the most used item in your tool box. Utility knives are indispensable for opening packages as well as any household task that requires cutting, scraping and scoring. Keep one in your tool

box, but keep a second one in your kitchen drawer or somewhere else for easy access. A folding pocket knife can do the same tasks, but if you want to keep your blade sharp opt for a utility knife that uses replaceable blades.

Torpedo Level

You need a sturdy, 9-inch torpedo level for hanging shelves, mirrors or televisions straight. Hang them with no level, and they’ll end up crooked. Look for a level with a bubble that is easy to see and can take both horizontal and vertical measurements. It’s also good to have a level with built-in magnets which can help you go hands-free and make small adjustments to a metal surface.

Hex Keys

Hex keys are also known as allen wrenches or allen keys. Hex keys can be used to tighten bike seat posts and assemble flat pack furniture. Sometimes products include hex keys with the instructions but having your own set with longer handles will make the job much easier. A full set of allen wrenches in standard and metric sizes will get more use around your home than you realize.

Socket Wrench Set

If you plan to do any mechanical or auto repair, you will need a good socket wrench set. Choose one with a 3/8” drive to cover most uses and sockets in standard and metric sizes.

Unless you are a mechanic, you don’t need those giant sets with 50 or more sockets. You’ll be fine with a socket set half that size.

Personal Protection Equipment

Personal protection equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, work gloves and hearing protection. Keep these items in your tool box so you have no excuse not to use them. Use safety glasses any time you are striking or grinding something, as well as during yard work or working on something overhead that might cause dust or debris to fall.

Work gloves prevent splinters and protect your hands from minor nicks and scratches. Leather work gloves are the most durable and are ideal for gardening and heavy-duty applications. Nitrile work gloves allow for the most feel and will keep your hands dry and clean. But a good multipurpose work glove can cover almost every job.

Use hearing protection around loud equipment such as lawn mowers or heavy machinery. Earmuffs offer the most protection, but ear plugs are smaller and easier to carry. Still need more information on what tools to get? Visit www.lowes.com to watch the DIY Basics video series and view tool buying guides to help you find the right tools for your project.

—Reprinted courtesy of Lowe’s

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Home design on a budget

Are you bored looking at the same old decor around your house? Maybe it’s time for a change. If a slim budget is holding you back from updating your space, here are six ideas to help refresh your home that will cost about $100 or less.

Wallpaper a Nook

For a big impact at a low cost, wallpaper a reading nook, an alcove or a study space. Today’s fantastic wallpapers range from retro florals to zingy geometrics, and at less than $15 a roll in the discount bins at your favorite home store, it’s a statement you can afford to make.

Create a Sticker Backsplash

If tile is too expensive, consider a backsplash made of peel and stick, waterproof stickers. Just peel and apply them to a clear, flat surface. At a cost of $30 or less for 16 stickers, you can bring a whole new look to your kitchen.

Highlight Your Front Door

Choose a stand-out paint color that says ‘Welcome.’ Add a jazzy new house number, a cool door mat and, if the budget will allow it, a bright new door knocker.

Install Crown Molding

Add elegance to a living or dining room with do-it-yourself crown molding. Depending on the size of your room, you can find peel and stick kits, including pre-cut corner pieces, beginning at around $100. Solid wood molding costs up to $4 a foot, but since it’s hard to see at least eight feet above your head, you can opt for a vinyl look-alike for less.

Plant a Window Box

Up your home’s curb appeal with a cheerful window box or two, featuring foliage and flowers that complement the home’s exterior. The boxes are available at most home stores all year long for less than $100 each.

Hang a Gallery Wall

Make your house feel more like home with a gallery wall displaying treasured framed photos, your favorite artwork and even some of your kids’ fabulous artwork and/or posters. A failsafe way to do this is to create paper cut-outs of each framed piece and arrange them on the floor to your satisfaction first, before you start banging nails into the wall. Visit www.onekeymls.com for more home tips, real estate advice and market statistics.

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Formed in London, and currently opening for Flogging Molly and AntiFlag on their current tour. Their fast paced folk influenced tunes will have any packed barroom hoisting their beer and shouting along to every song.

Flogging Molly, formed in Los Angeles by native Irishman Dave King in the mid 1990s, took its name from an Irish pub called Molly Malone’s, where they spent their early days as the house band. Front man King, with his distinct Brogue and acoustic guitar, continued to add members to the band from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Many of the current band members are a diverse group of musicians King met at Molly Malone’s and asked to join the band, each member adding diversity and nuance to their complex sound. The current lineup is founder and vocalist / guitarist Dave King; King’s wife, Bridget Regan, on violin, tin whistle and vocals; Dennis Casey on guitar and vocals; Matt Hensley on accordion and concertina; Nathan Maxwell on bass and vocals; Spencer Swain on mandolin and banjo and Mike Alonso on drums.

As the band grew, so did their following. Known for their rigorous touring schedule, the band spends months on the road every year playing to packed venues of all sizes, performing at music festivals and headlining one of the most unique cruises imaginable.

Style of music

The band recently took the stage with their unique assortment of instruments at Huntington’s Paramount Theater. The result was raucous punk rock verve, blended seamlessly with Celtic melodies and a sea of undulating bodies, electrified by the energy that Flogging Molly brings to every show. The attendees ranged from school age kids to seniors, the result of having drawn fans with their eclectic sound and energy for approximately 25 years.

While many bands may fit neatly into

a particular genre, a band as diverse as Flogging Molly can be more difficult to classify, but it is often referred to as Celtic punk. Longtime Flogging Molly guitarist and former Long Islander Dennis Casey put it this way:

“It’s kind of hard to do in a tagline because we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure as well as the instrumentation. He writes a lot about Ireland. And so I would say that’s a pretty good summation of what we are”.

Spend some time listening to the bands seven studio albums, and the band’s range immediately becomes apparent. From the slower more acoustic folk songs such as “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” to the strident electrified “Seven Deadly Sins” to “Whats Left Of The Flag” where King’s mournful lyrics and solemn acoustic accompaniment are set ablaze with a strum of Caseys overdriven guitar, Flogging Molly maintains a continuous musical thread through a diverse palette of songs.

Touring

Spending a lot of time on the road is a large part of what Flogging Molly has been known for. Over the years they’ve been all over North America and Europe and have toured in Japan. Casey had this to say about touring in Japan: “I remember we played Japan and the first time we went there... It’s such a completely different vibe. And

Flogging Molly made an appearance at The Paramount in Huntington.

I’ve been very fortunate to be able to do that.” He added “playing that far (away) and then having people know your music it was just kind of mind boggling. It blew me away, wow, our music is resonating halfway around the world.”

Pandemic

For a group of musicians who spend so much of their lives traveling and interacting with large groups of people, the recent pandemic had an enormous impact on the band. Casey put it this way: “in the beginning, there is this chaos, like What the hell’s happening? We were on tour and we went into California and, we saw it coming and then, everything shut down and so there was this state of fear, and the unknown, everybody staying home and realizing I may never do this again. What I do for a living is very people oriented, people in large groups.” As a father of four Casey was also quick to point out the silver lining: being able to spend time with his family. “The pandemic was a blessing and a curse for our band, because in the more than 25 years that we’ve been doing this, we never got to spend a lot of time with our families, and this is just the way I looked at it. We all did. I got four kids. I was gone most of their lives, to be able to stay home that long was what’s so beautiful for me.”

In addition to the time spent with family, members of the band also extended a life line of sorts. King and Regan streamed songs from in front of the fireplace of their home in

Fontaines D.C.

This Dublin, Ireland band started in 2017. Their lyrics alone are well worth a glance, but coupled with their incredibly catchy post-punk style melodies, they will likely become a favorite of anyone who listens.

Idles

Hailing from Bristol, England, Idles are intense and driven. With their raw, often frenzied lyrics, propelled forward by breakneck rhythms, Idles are a force of nature. Amidst the chaos of each song, however, they manage to maintain a cadence that draws you along as only a great band can do.

Ireland, and Casey posted a series of guitar lessons on the band’s YouTube channel. Whether they were aware of it or not, they provided a much welcomed continuity at a time of uncertainty for many fans of live music.

Salty Dog

With the lockdowns and restrictions behind us, hopefully for good, one of the most unique aspects of their touring is back up and running. Salty Dog Cruises is a multiday Caribbean cruise started by Flogging Molly nearly 10 years ago. The cruise features multiple bands, tattooing, a half pipe, even music lessons with Flogging Molly. Casey put it this way: “I was really skeptical in the beginning when the idea came up. I remember I got on the boat and the first two people I met were from Belgium and I was like …this could be pretty good. It’s just it’s a big party. There’s the vibe that people are just there to have a great time.” If there’s one down side to Salty Dog cruises, it’s that those considering booking a ticket don’t have much time to ponder the decision. The cruise usually sells out within weeks.

Flogging Molly’s latest album Anthem was released this past September. For more information, see www.floggingmolly.com.

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...we’re people with really diverse backgrounds and we bring all kinds of influences to it, but Dave King, being from Ireland, I would definitely say there is a Celtic element of the band for sure.’’

—Dennis Casey

NO TO CASINO AT COLISEUM SITE!

The proposed construction of a casino at the site of Nassau Veterans Coliseum in the predominantly Black and Brown community of Uniondale, New York, would be a destructive decision that could negatively impact neighboring Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and

BRACING FOR IMPACT

The news that local leaders in Garden City voted to officially stand against the proposed Nassau County casino floated by Las Vegas Sands Corporation is music to the ears to those of us who have been saying NO all along. This is the third attempt by developers to bring a casino to this part of the county and although the pushbacks by community members have been sustained and tremendous, developers keep coming with different versions of the same thing.

Although the action by Garden City leaders is encouraging, the final decision rests with the county Legislature, and if we are to take a cue from Legislator Siela Bynoe’s (D- Westbury) letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Las

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. Casinos have long-term colleagues such as gambling addiction, crime, and prostitution, that are not in the best interest of the residents of Nassau County, the students at Hofstra University, and Nassau Community College. As well as the struggling cancer

Vegas Sands Corp., published in the Nassau Illustrated News, the decision could go either way based on his response. Bynoe posed the following pointed questions to the CEO:

“Provide my office with data specifically outlining the number and nature of employment that were created in similarly positioned host communities; the salary and benefits associated with each; professional development and advancement opportunities that are offered to recruits; the average duration of employment in each of these specific job titles; and the number of union employment opportunities that were created through these endeavors; identify local hiring plans that were implemented; the extent to which

patients at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nassau. This effort could rob, rape, and ruin the lives of many broken, battered, and bruised Nassau County residents, students from home and abroad, and cancer patients, fighting the forward fight to survive.

Efforts to weaken the Black and

these goals were achieved; steps that were taken by your organization to achieve those targets.”

Bynoe asked other questions similarly along the lines of employment and employment opportunities, including opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and disadvantaged business enterprises. (DBE)

I will not be surprised if this is the way most politicians will decide to go: seek assurance for jobs and employment opportunities from these business people, especially since urban casinos are on the rise in the northeast. According to the data, three major urban cities – New York (NYC), Philadelphia and Baltimore/ Washington, D.C., collectively

Brown vote through redistricting in America’s largest township, the Town of Hempstead, and one of America’s richest counties, Nassau County, literally adds insult to injury. The corrupt trinity of environmental racism, classism, and sexism, baptized in pure greed, wants possession of the very soul of

opened seven casinos from 2004 to 2012. The promise of jobs and employment opportunities seems to be the lure, but critics and opposers argue that there is a symbiotic relationship between casinos and local neighboring communities that could potentially increase problem gambling and have severe economic consequences such as economic distress, homelessness, mental disorders, and domestic violence. Detractors also make the association between the proliferation of undesirable businesses such as pawn shops, pay day loans, and check cashing stores- not exactly what some see as economic development. I will also not be surprised if Legislator Bynoe receives glowing reports to her many questions

our beloved township and county. The concerned residents of the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County must stand up, speak up, and seriously fight the forward fight for our future and survival.

which will help her to make a decision, especially since they are in a business in which the “house” never loses. They might even throw in a few “sweeteners” as sales people often do with hard to sell products. I am under no illusion that this fight will result in the same outcome as the previous two, since there are so many heavy hitters involved; the public relations officer is former governor David Patterson, County Executive Bruce Blakeman is a major backer and chief cheerleader and I believe so is Governor Kathy Hochul. It might be akin to a David vs Goliath battle, but like David, we are not deterred and are bracing for impact but prepared for a soft landing.

New York State’s Schools For The Disabled Urge Governor Hochul To Reinstate Funding

The 4201Schools Association, which represents 11 schools serving children who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled, announced that a letter was delivered to Governor Hochul requesting that $2 million be reinstated in her Executive Budget before the 30-day amendment deadline on March 1.

The Association’s 11 member schools, which are located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, support nearly 1,400 students across the state. All of the schools rely on the state’s investment in growth to meet the increasing needs of the student population served and to retain specially trained and qualified teachers, clinicians, and other staff.

“Our schools were extremely disappointed that Governor Hochul has proposed a massive funding increase to public

school districts while reducing our operational budget by $2 million. Our children deserve every opportunity available to students attending public schools. We’re urging the Governor to reconsider her proposal during the 30-day amendment period, and make our schools whole,” said Dr. Bernadette Kappen, chair of the 4201 Schools Association and executive director of The New York Institute for Special Education.

The 4201 Schools Association represents 11 schools located in Erie, Monroe, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The schools support nearly 1,400 students who are blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled from across New York State, and are nationally recognized for their expertise and achievement.

—Submitted by the 4201 Schools of New York State

EPA AWARDS GRANT TO CUNY JAMAICA FOR POLLUTION STUDY

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21,410,211 in grant funding to 16 institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. EPA Region 2 has three organizations slated to receive $4 million in grant funding from this total.

The environmental and health effects of climate change are far reaching. Some communities are more vulnerable because they already face greater exposure to pollutants and lack the resources to respond to and cope with environmental stressors. These communities may be more likely to suffer sustained or even permanent damage from the impacts of climate change, further worsening health disparities. Additionally, children, older adults, and people with disabilities or pre-existing health conditions may be more susceptible.

These grants will support research projects that will use community-based participatory research approaches that aim to empower the partnering underserved communities with science-based resilience-building solutions to protect their most vulnerable residents. The grants are provided as part of the EPA’s Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions funding opportunity. The following institution in New York is receiving an award:

City University of New York – York College, Jamaica, New York, Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY: A CommunityBased Project

City University of New York is receiving an award $1,344,622 for Studying Air Pollution-Health-Climate

Interactions for People of Color in Southeast Queens, NY under a Community-Based Project.

CUNY works with underserved communities in Southeast Queens near multiple solid waste treatment and transport facilities. Employing community-participatory research to empower the communities with information that can be used to inform state/local decision makers and city planners for mitigative actions. Poor air quality, whether outdoors or indoors, can negatively affect the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Outdoor ground-level ozone and particle pollution can have a range of adverse effects on human health. Current levels of ground-level ozone have been estimated to be responsible for tens of thousands of hospital and emergency room visits, millions of cases of acute respiratory symptoms and school absences, and thousands of premature deaths each year in the United States.

—Submitted by The EPA

Leaving Has Consequences

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

The year 2022 was not a good one for New York State. For decades, losing residents has been a problem in the Empire State. Last year was no different.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), up to 300,000 people left New York state in 2022. The whys of people leaving continues to perplex local leaders. The old bugbears of real estate prices and where new jobs are now located are always mentioned, but there may be other factors.

All this is part of a nationwide trend, also in the works for several decades. In 2022, California, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, lost 350,000 residents, followed by Illinois (140,000), New Jersey (64,231), Massachusetts (57,292), and Pennsylvania (39,957).

The states that attracted the newest residents in 2022 were Florida (444,484) Texas (470,708), North Carolina (99,796), South Carolina (84,030), Tennessee (81,646), and Georgia (81,406).

Real estate prices, property taxes, jobs, traffic, crime, and the fiscal condition of Sun Belt states vs. those in the Northeast and the West Coast. What specifically are the differences?

Comparing Florida to New York, the average house in New York was constructed in 1957. In Florida, the median date is 1987. Up to 18 percent of all units in Florida sell for less than $100,000. In New York, that number is 5.3 percent. Real estate in the $100,000 to $199,000 price range is even in both states, 23 percent each. After that, the gap increases. Houses in the $200,000 to $299,000 range total 23 percent of all units

in Florida, but only 14 percent in New York. In the $300,000 to $399,000 range, the number is 17 percent for Florida, but only 13 percent for New York. The Empire State does do well in high-end housing. Real estate in the $400,000 to $499,000 range accounts for 13 percent of sales in New York, but only 8 percent in Florida. Homes in the $500,000 and higher range make up 32 percent of all sales in New York, but just 12 percent the Sunshine State.

New Yorkers know about property taxes. There is also the income tax. New Yorkers’ earnings are taxed at 8.82 percent. In New Jersey, the number is 10.75 percent. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee have no state income taxes.

Traffic congestion is also more severe in states losing population. According to a study by U.S. News and World Report, the most congested cities in the country with the worst commutes are Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. And then there is the ongoing crime problem.

By 2014, Florida had more residents than New York. That’s not all. Joey Politano, an economics writer with Apricitas Economics, has discovered that there are now more jobs in

Florida than in the Empire State.

Lack of income taxes hasn’t hurt such states as Florida, Texas, and Tennessee to increase gross income. Last year, Florida gained $23.7 billion in gross income, Texas $6.3 billion and Tennessee $2.6 billion. This allows for more expenditures for schools, roads, prisons, pay increases for state employees, plus room to reduce property taxes even further.

The population shifts have not yet amounted to a seismic change in American politics. The blue states still have more people than the reds. Such changes are possible. Since 1980, New York has lost eight congressional seats, while Florida has gained nine. In the last census, California, for the first time ever, lost a congressional seat. The exodus from blue states to red ones may, in time, peak and then level off. But if trends continue for the rest of the decade, Texas, after the 2030 census, could gain four congressional seats, Florida three, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Idaho, Arizona and Utah one each. The losers will continue to be California, New York, Illinois, and Michigan.

It’s not that New York hasn’t tried to stem the exodus. When he was governor, Andrew Cuomo proposed capping property tax increases at 2 percent for all counties outside New York City. That has worked insofar that neither Nassau nor Suffolk counties lost congressional seats in the last census.

The rest of the state has not been so fortunate. In 1950, New York stood at a zenith as the nation’s--and the world’s--leading political entity. It had 45 congressional seats. Today, New York sends 27 members to Congress. If Florida was a purple state, that might not matter. But if the Sunshine State stays red, that would have real political consequences. The red states, starting in the next decade, could elect presidents without any help from states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, not to mention coastal America.

TODAY, YOU CAN PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE OF A HUNGRY CHILD.

More than 67,000 children in Nassau and Su olk counties worry about where their next meal is coming from.

In 2022, we served more than 196,000 meals to children through our programs, but we must do better.

Kids Cafe, Pack It Up For Kids, Summer Food Service, and Aspara’Gus’ Breakfast Food Truck provide free and nutritious meals and snacks to children in need after school, on weekends and during the summer.

Native Plant Bank Looking For Gardening Items

Long Island Native Plant Initiative

(LINPI)is seeking the following items ahead of the spring planting season:

• Black spray paint (matte/flat/glossy, any kind)

• Wallpaper paint brush/ various paint brushes

• Dustpan and brush set

• Storage bins

• Electric pencil sharpener

• Refrigerator/walk in fridge/cooler

• Tall artist stool

• Sewing machine

• Seed cleaning screens/mesh

• Wood for frame making

• Stair tread

LINPI is located at The Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY. Use the entrance at Brentwood Rd and 5th Ave. Once on the property, bear left past the gymnasium at the stop sign. Proceed to the parking lot. Please park in the parking lot across from the playground and field. Walk across the field to the greenhouse. If you are handicapped, make a left turn onto the dirt road (past the playground), and turn left again at the painted RV and picnic tables. Any questions on directions, call (631)260-1513. Email info@linpi.org for more information.

The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) is an all-volunteer cooperative effort of over 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, nursery professionals, and citizens.

The mission of this organization is to protect the genetic integrity and heritage of Long Island native plant populations and thus biodiversity from a landscape to genetic level, by establishing commercial sources of genetically appropriate local (ecotypic) plant materials for use in nursery, landscaping, and habitat restoration activities.

—Submitted by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative

My Irish Rose

In the corner of the pub, I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

She said oh Jimmy please don’t go - you know I love you so I kissed her lips and held her tight she was my Irish rose then packed my bags with hopes and dreams and off to old New York and left her waving on the pier my rose of County Cork I said someday I would return and marry you, my lass but days and weeks turned into months as years went by so fast

In the corner of the pub I stand and raise my glass and ask the folks to drink a toast to my Irish Lass the one I left behind - the one with the Irish smile the one I left behind - the one with the Irish eyes so raise your glass and drink a toast to my Irish lass cause hope and dreams of love and life they all go by so fast

I thought someday I would return with pockets full of gold but time has not been good to me I’m a penny short of poor it took me years to find my way back to County Cork to try and find my Irish lass but she had died the year before and on her stone the words they read - Jimmy boy I loved ya so I placed a flower on her grave - god bless my Irish Rose

—Submitted by Vincent J. Kelly

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MARCH 18

APRIL 1

APRIL 6

APRIL 7

APRIL 12

APR 15 Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adrian Belew, Scrote & more

MAY 10 Matt Fraser

MAY 11 Theo Von

MAY 12 Kool & The Gang with The Spinners and Average White Band

MAY 13 Chris Janson

MAY 14 The Temptations & The Four Tops

MAY 18 Cheap Trick

MAY 21 The Marshall Tucker Band

JUN 3 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

APRIL 22

JUN 10 Happy Together Tour

JUN 23 Chicago

JUN 24 Les Claypool Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

JUN 25 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

JUL 18 Belinda Carlisle

JUL 22 Johnny Mathis

AUG 5 Air Supply

SEP 9 Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

OCT 1 The Price is Right

DEC 12 An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). What’s relaxing for you would be stressful for someone else. Doing the thing that soothes you shouldn’t be expensive on any level. If it costs you money or emotional labor, perhaps there’s another way? Get your self-soothing in this week, and don’t feel like you need to pay someone else for it. is is doable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will retell your life events, giving the picture a beautiful frame. Maybe the framing can’t make the art better, and maybe it can. It will de nitely help you focus better on what’s in front of you, see the beauty in it and understand how this glimpse is important to the whole room.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When people go through the motions and act right but the feeling isn’t there, you can tell. It bothers you. You want something genuine, and you should absolutely hold out for it because it will come to you. Keep the standard in mind as you go about your week. You will get what you seek and what you expect.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s all falling into place, each element dropping in a line before you, all within your reach, and there is nothing to worry about. A note: Intimacy is people being able to reciprocally share vulnerabilities with people who accept those weaknesses. If only the powerful parts are shared, it is impossible to be truly connected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e evolution of you is sometimes a natural progression and other times requires conscious thought and experimentation. is week, you’ll be choosing which way you want to grow. You can a ord to be daring. When it works out, you’ll sail. When it doesn’t, you’ll try the next thing and the next until you sail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People sometimes ask questions as a means of control. You’ll love the conversation partner who asks out of sheer curiosity. You’ll have splendid exchanges. Moments of delight are in order.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your kindness radiates and emboldens you to new heights of originality. You’ll fascinate, draw a crowd, sell to them and fund an enterprise you believe wholeheartedly in. How satisfying to know you’re making the kind of di erence the world really needs now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know who you are, you accept your traits and learn to highlight them, or work around them. Every personality trait has within it the potential to be a worst or best quality and will be both, depending on when you look. ere is a mystery in every area of life. Impressive transformations will occur right before your eyes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Accept someone’s idea for you. Your ability to prioritize and categorize will help you get to a bigger prize. You are capable of successfully making commitments you have never made before. So don’t be scared o by a prospect because it’s new. Say yes and get the experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ten years ago, you did things di erently because it was a di erent you. To take advantage of a brief window of opportunity, you’ll have to move before you are ready and act before you are sure. Change is inevitable and never stops. You know what you’re doing. It’s going to work. is is the part where you just have to believe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You express yourself in exciting ways. Only you’ve been behaving like this for so long that the way you talk, walk, dress and emote just seems very ordinary to you. You’ll gather fans and admirers. Life brings opportunities to exert yourself and learn to grow to be the person you want to be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are creative, and a vast network of loved ones, friends and acquaintances will nd interesting ways to support you. You’ll come to appreciate yourself through the eyes of others. Money will be easier to come by. You’ll make a mag

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Make a wish, and make it all about you. Your most sel sh birthday wish will come true immediately, and your least sel sh one will come true over time. You’ll get the help you need to close a gap and cross a bridge. A family project will be a win on many levels. More highlights: Your knack for debate gets you into a sweet deal. New people and places are in store. Your work takes on di erent meaning as the future opens options you hadn’t considered.

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Perfect defense

bid — declarer would have had clear sailing via a straight crossruff, losing two club tricks at the end.

As it was, the opening diamond lead made it impossible for South to ruff two hearts in dummy, so he had to seek an alternative route to 11 tricks. He won the first diamond in his hand and immediately led the jack of clubs, losing the finesse to East’s queen.

East recognized that if he returned a second diamond, he could prevent declarer from ruffing any hearts in dummy, but he was concerned with an even more imminent threat — dummy’s clubs. If declarer established that suit while the ace of spades remained as an entry to dummy, he could eventually discard his losing hearts on the good clubs.

Opening lead — two of diamonds.

This deal features picture-perfect defense by East-West, who collaborated beautifully to defeat a seemingly unassailable five-diamond contract.

North-South would have been much better off in three notrump, where nine top tricks were available, but they reached the diamond game as shown. West got the defense off to a good start by leading a trump. Had West instead led a spade — the suit his partner had

East therefore set his sights on dislodging dummy’s ace of spades before declarer could draw trump and establish the clubs. And to make sure that nothing went awry, East returned the spade king!

This proved to be just what the doctor ordered. No matter what declarer did from this point on, he could not avoid losing two more tricks, and he finished down one.

Note that if East had returned any card other than the king of spades at trick three, South would have had no trouble making the contract.

Tomorrow: Defusing a threat.

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The opposition to the State’s new high-density housing plan is growing more vocal. One such voice is Munsey Park mayor Lawrence Ceriello. Mayor Ceriello has been posting regular updates to the town page and plans to send a letter to both the governor and the legislature addressing his concerns. One major part is the transit oriented development, which looks to increase the number of housing units within a half mile of any MTA train station.

“If you’re within a half a mile radius of the train station, villages and towns have to rezone the property to accept dwelling density of 50 units per acre. Think about your standard quarter acre house, in one house, per quarter acres, takes four houses on an acre you can see what 50 houses or apartments on an acre will mean in terms of intensity…you have to do away with minimum lot size, setbacks, off street parking.”

Another objectionable aspect of the proposal for Ceriello is the capital’s override of local zoning control. While there are some incentives and funding opportunities available, the decision to approve development will ultimately reside with an appeals

board in Albany.

“If a developer comes to you and says, ‘I want to build an apartment house here’ and you say no, they can appeal that decision to a board up in Albany.”

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide strategy to address New York’s housing crisis, building 800,000 new homes over the next decade to meet the historic shortage and support New York renters and homeowners as part of the 2023 State of the State. The New York Housing Compact, a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy, includes local participation requirements and incentives to achieve housing growth in every community so that every part of the State is a partner in solving this urgent crisis. The plan will also require municipalities with MTA rail stations to locally rezone for higher density residential development.

New York State is currently facing a severe housing crisis. According to the Population Reference Bureau, more than half of New York renters are rent-burdened, meaning that they pay more than 30 percent of their income on rent – the second-highest rate in the nation. In the New York City metro area, rents have risen 30 percent since 2015

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of TIOGA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-02-14. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to THE LLC: 25 Old Ox Rd. Manhasset NY 11030.

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, AGAINST

TOMMY KWONG YU LEE, IRMA ERAWATY, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on February 22, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 73 Quaker Ridge

Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Manhasset, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 3, Block 62 and Lot 54.

Approximate amount of judgment $776,382.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #007252/2015.

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ney in fact, Plaintiff AGAINST Kawall Deosaran a/k/a Kawall N. Deosaran a/k/a Kawall N. Deasaran; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 24, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 61 Charney Court, Manhasset, NY 11030. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of North Hills, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 3 Block 239 Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment $3,228,076.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000797/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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LEGAL NOTICE

MANHASSETLAKEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District invites bids on a Contract for a “2022 or newer Ford F-450 Bucket Truck”.

and home prices have risen 50 percent over the same period. Outside of New York City, rents have risen 40 to 60 percent since 2015, while home prices have risen 50 to 80 percent.

The New York Housing Compact will make available a $250 million Infrastructure Fund and $20 million Planning Fund to support new housing production statewide. Many local public officials have responded to Albany’s new housing plan, including Town of North Hempstead supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. They were among the representatives gathered at the Port Washington train station earlier this month to protest the “attack on the suburbs.”

Ceriello, for his part, asks people to be informed and contact their state legislators. “I’ve been encouraging all of my residents and everybody I speak to, to educate yourself on this proposal, and then notify your state senator and your state assembly person so that they can vote in an informed way because if they vote against your interests, you’re going to vote them out.”

ing of the Board of Commissioners.

Commencing March 15, 2023, a bid packet including this Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Form of Contract, may be obtained at the business office of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder may be required to furnish an adequate surety bond for the full and faithful

performance of the contract awarded to it.

Dated: Great Neck, NY March 15, 2023

By order of the Board of Commissioners

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District 3-15-2023-1T-#239762MAN

Esq., Referee

All bids must be in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District and marked on the outside, “BID FOR 2022 or newer Ford F-450 Bucket Truck” and delivered to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District at its business office at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, on or before April 18, 2023 at 5:00pm where they will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled meet-

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Former Federal Transit Administration Official Larry Penner Comments On Significant Issues Overlooked In LIRR East Side Access Grand Central Madison Project

Real Project Cost

$11.6 billion (plus $1 billion debt service payments and $4 billion in directly related LIRR readiness projects) for the honest total project cost of $16.6 billion. Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Chuck Schumer, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and LIRR President Catherine Renaldi never acknowledge this.

Insufficient Rest Room Capacity

There are only two men’s bathrooms with a total of 18 urinals and 13 toilets, two women’s bathrooms with a total of 25 toilets, one lactation room and two gender neutral bathrooms each with a single capacity all located on the Madison Concourse. There are none on the lower or upper level platforms and mezzanine.

Insufficient Seating Capacity

There is only one waiting room located on the Madison Concourse with only 29 seats and seven stools for Wi-Fi connections to serve riders. There are no other seating options on the platform and mezzanine levels while waiting.

No Recycling Options

Options for recycling newspapers or beverage containers, disposal of garbage or other waste appear non existent except for a handful of garbage cans at the platform level. There is no way to dispose of waste at either the mezzanine or Madison concourse levels. This conflicts with MTA’s claim to be environmentally friendly.

No Newsstands

No newsstands. These services are readily available in Metro North Grand Central Terminal, Penn and Jamaica Stations.

Missing Ticket Vending Machines

Outdated Lighting

A significant portion of the lighting is the old style florescent bulb rather than the newer more efficient and environmentally friendly LED.

Closed Retail Sites

Without another multi-billion dollar Albany bailout, the proposed 2023 5.5% fare increase may be even higher.

—Larry Penner, Former Federal Transit Administration Official

There are 11 TVM’s still waiting to be installed. It appears that the designed space is not wide enough to accommodate standard LIRR TVM’s.

Missing Escalators

There is one escalator bank between 43rd and 44th Street at the south end of Madison Concourse yet to open.

Madalene T. Frankum

We are sad to announce the passing of Madalene Frankum on February 20th in Milford Ohio, where she had resided for the last eight years. Surrounded by her three children and daughter-inlaw, she died peacefully of natural causes at nearly 101 years of age.

Madalene grew up in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Mildred Tharp. She was quite the high school athlete, specializing in diving on her swim team and serving as captain of her cheer squad. It’s there that she met her lifelong love, Ed Frankum, who was a four-sport star.

Madalene lived a charmed life as the wife of an airline pilot/executive. They traveled the world together, and even lived in Cairo, Egypt at the foot of the Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. After returning to the U.S., Madalene and Ed eventually settled in Manhasset, New York where she became the homemaker par excellence for the next fifty years. Madalene joined her husband on the golf course at Nassau Country Club and as crew on their racing sailboat at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. She was also an active member of Manhasset’s Congregational Church and of the DAR. But her ultimate passion and pride was in her mastering the game of bridge. It kept her mind sharp and competitive spirit intact into her late nineties.

Madalene was predeceased by her husband in 2008. She is survived by her three children: Stephanie Robich (husband, Dennis); Barbara Boyle; and JEF Frankum (wife, Mary); Eight grandchildren: Mark Robich (children, Chloe and Channing); Greg Robich (wife, Lisa, son, Brady); Scott Boyle; Je rey Boyle (wife, Nisha, children Mia and Dylan); Steven Boyle (wife Dana, children, Hudson and Presley); Lindsay Frankum (child, Madeline); and Jim Frankum (wife, Shannon).

Madalene will be interred at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes, Indiana, joining her husband, parents and extended family.

MTA Real Estate is responsible for leasing 25 available retail spaces. No retail space is open. How many months of lost revenue will be incurred until all retail space is occupied? No provisions for advertising billboards or signage which could generate income.

No Direct One Seat Ride

From Diesel Territory

Due to insufficient height clearance in the 63rd Street tunnel, the LIRR fleet of 23 diesel-electric and 23 duel-mode locomotives along with 134 double-decker passenger cars are unable to access GCM. This denies thousands of riders from diesel only territory a one-seat ride to GCM.

Lost Opportunity To Connect GCM with Penn Station

The tunnel boring machine stopped at 38th Street and Park Avenue. It could have proceeded on to Penn Station. The estimated cost for this ranged between $1 to $1.5 billion. The MTA was unable or unwilling to find additional funding or come to a cost sharing agreement with NJ Transit to pay for this work. Construction of this extension would benefit LIRR, NJ Transit and Metro North Rail Road riders by providing additional operational options for all three agencies.

40 Minute Travel Savings Time Myth

Promised travel time savings up to 40 minutes daily for those with Manhattan midtown east side destinations doesn’t apply to most riders who would switch from Penn Station to GCM. This new LIRR facility is fifteen stories below ground. Riding escalators alone require up to two minutes each. More time is needed exiting to reach street level versus Penn Station. Validation of any time savings depends upon how close your final destination is to GCM.

Penn Station Open 24/7 Versus GCM 21/7 Service Hours

LIRR GCM, just like Metro North Grand

North Hempstead Reminds Residents About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

As lithium-ion batteries continue to power many of the devices we use in our daily lives, the Town of North Hempstead would like to remind residents it is important to take the proper steps when using, storing, and charging these devices. To help residents stay safe, North Hempstead has compiled a list of lithium-ion battery safety tips.

• Look for the Underwriters Laboratories Mark when purchasing new items with lithium-ion batteries. The UL mark ensures the product has been safety tested.

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and proper storage

• Always use the manufacture provided charging cord, which is made specifically for that device

• Keep lithium-ion batteries at room temperature. Do not leave them in a hot car or in direct sunlight

• Charge your batteries at room temperature

• Do not leave devices unattended or near sleeping and egress areas while charging

• Do not leave e-bike or e-scooters in common hall areas that may need to be accessed in case of a fire

Also remember to check for strange odors, a change in the device’s shape or color, or odd noises, as these may be signs of a

problem with the device’s battery.

Lithium-ion batteries should not be thrown in the trash or recycling bin. They can be safely disposed of at a Town S.T.O.P. event. The Town is hosting a S.T.O.P event on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park’s North Lot.

For more information on how you can properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries, visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/ STOPprogram

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Central Terminal, is closed overnight from 2 AM to 5:15 AM. This contrasts with LIRR providing customers with 24/7 service at Penn Station.

Critical Service Gaps

There is are no LIRR trains to or from GCM between 3 to 5 hours overnight on weekdays and weekends depending upon which station and branch you are boarding.

Increased Need To Change At Jamaica

Timed transfers for connections between Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal bound trains have been eliminated. Trains will not wait for connections, including those bound for GCM. There are now virtually no one seat rides to Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn. Travel time for thousands of LIRR riders bound for downtown Brooklyn, Wall Street, World Financial Center, World Trade Center or other destinations in downtown Manhattan via Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn now have longer commutes. One rider’s gain in time savings (being able to get to Manhattan midtown east side via GCM versus Penn Station) is a loss for another rider trying to access destinations via Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn.

Reduction In Length of & Frequency of Trains

The MTA & LIRR are considering reducing the length of trains along with canceling trains as one way to deal with the multi billion dollar multi year budget

deficit. How could this reduce the new 24 hour rush hour service to GCM, 40% overall service increases including reverse peak along with new 30 minute off peak service on Ronkonkoma and West Hempstead branches? The MTA & LIRR gives and takes away.

Fare Increases Ahead

Without another multi billion dollar Albany bailout, the proposed 2023 5.5% increase may be even higher.

Debt service payment

The cost of borrowing for financing ESA is $1 billion. Debt service costs are buried under a separate agency operating budget.

LIRR Readiness Projects to support ESA

There are over $4 billion more for indirect costs for what is known as LIRR readiness projects to support ESA service to Grand Central Madison. They take place east of the Woodside Harold Interlockings and are carried off line from the official project budget. These include the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity Improvements, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Track, $120 million Ronkonkoma Yard Expansion, $44 million Great Neck Pocket Track, $423 million for rail car fleet expansion and others that are necessary for implementation for ESA. Without these projects, the LIRR would lack the expanded operational capabilities to support both promised 24 rush hour train service to Grand Central Madison along with a 40% increase in reverse peak rush

hour service. Any honest transportation project cost allocation plan would include these expenditures. This would bring the full true cost of ESA to $16.6 billion.

Forecasted Ridership Increases

In our new COVID-19 world, will there really be 160,000 riders utilizing ESA?

The MTA’s own independent consultant previously predicted that a return to 100% pre COVID-19 pre ESA ridership may not occur until 2035.

ESA Contracts Status

How many of the 72 ESA contracts have been closed as of February 27, 2023? Which open contracts needing completion of all contract punch list items (to insure the contractors built the asset to meet design and engineering contract specifications), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals

for any project components worth $5,000 or more under each of the remaining open contracts, payments for outstanding bills, and release of contract retainage to contractors.

(Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for NJ Transit, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Bus, NYCDOT Staten Island Ferry along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.).

Town To Host “Shed the Meds”

Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Event

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board, in partnership with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department, will be hosting two “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off events for 2023.

“Making sure our medications are kept secured and properly disposed of is so crucial to not only help protect our environment but also keep medications out of the hands of those who would use them improperly. This is especially true now, as we are seeing

high levels of prescription drug abuse. This is an ongoing battle so many are affected by,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Events like this ‘Shed the Meds’ program are so important, as they provide ample opportunity for safe disposal of unwanted medications. Thank you, again, to Nassau County Executive

Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department, especially Commissioner Pat Ryder, for helping us accomplish this.”

This year’s events will both operate from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held on:

Saturday April 8, 2023 at the North Hempstead Town Hall Parking Lot, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset

Saturday Oct. 7, 2023 at 802 West Shore Rd., Port Washington

Accepted items will include: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription

medications, prescription ointments, overthe-counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets.

Needles, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous waste, and medication from businesses will not be accepted.

For more information on this event, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town To Host Free New York Boating Safety Course

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board, along with the Town’s Department of Public Safety are pleased to announce that the Town will be hosting two FREE New York Boating Safety Courses on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both classes will be held at Michael J. Tully Park located at 1801 Evergreen Avenue in New Hyde Park.

“This Boating Safety Course offers participants the fundamentals of safe boating operations and is currently recommended for all boaters and required by New York State for all personal watercraft operators,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Too many people take their boats out onto the water without the proper knowledge of how to safely operate a boat. The boating safety tips offered at this course can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared

before they leave the dock.”

The FREE 8-hour course will provide an introduction to the principles of safe and responsible boating. It will cover basic boating skills and encourages common sense and courtesy to all who share the water as well as rules of the nautical road, required safety equipment, special boating related activities and much more. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10

years old to participate.

To register for the April 1 class, please visit: https://www.register-ed.com/events/ view/193750.

To register for the May 13 class, please visit: https://www.register-ed.com/events/ view/193751.

For more information, call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Outstanding Manhasset Students Honored During March Meeting

During the Manhasset Public Schools Board of Education meeting on March 2, several Manhasset Secondary School students were recognized for their recent achievements in the English department. Director of English Language Arts and Reading K-12 Dr. Rebecca Chowske announced Manhasset’s eastern regional winners of the Scholastic Writing Awards. The board congratulated the following Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention recipients on their outstanding writing pieces and presented each of them with a certificate:

Gold Key

Isabella Falcone

Mingyan (Iris) Liu (x 2)

Hang Mi

and outsider/insider.

Silver

Key Colleen Barcelona

Ericka Lai

Mingyan (Iris) Liu

Grace Seto (x 2)

In addition, Dr. Chowske spoke about Humans of Manhasset, a project that was inspired by Humans of New York. Humans of New York shares stories and photos of everyday people from New York City. This year marked the fourth consecutive year that students enrolled in English 10R

Manhasset Students Explore Wheels And Axles

Manhasset students in Stacey Weinstein’s third-grade class at Shelter Rock Elementary School recently joined Michael O’Brien, elementary science specialist, in the Shelter Rock Science Lab to explore wheels and axles.

Each team designed and built a vehicle with wheels and axles using their Vex Kits. Their prototypes were first tested on a 25-degree inclined plane to assure proper wheel alignment. After making adjustments, each vehicle was tested for distance

on a 5-degree, 9-degree, and 13-degree inclined plane. Students measured the distance traveled using meter sticks. Finally, each group was challenged to modify their vehicle to carry a passenger which was a toy tiger. The teams were very successful in this collaborative activity.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Honorable Mention

Katherine Abrams

Amy Li

Mingyan (Iris) Liu

Grace Seto (x 2)

Dylan Tanzi

and 10 ID participated in the Humans of Manhasset project. It encouraged them to explore the human condition and develop empathy through the interview process. Students were asked to interview three individuals on one of three lenses: powerfulness/powerlessness, visibility/invisibility,

The completed projects were featured in Manhasset Secondary School’s art gallery where students and staff were invited to vote on what they felt was the best presentation. During the meeting, Dr. Chowske invited Humans of Manhasset winner Rebecca Alcaraz to the podium to present her project “Outsider vs. Insider.” She was congratulated by the board and received a certificate.

Manhasset High School Takes On Shakespeare For Its Spring Play

Manhasset High School actors are busy practicing the trickery and deceit that will keep the audience in suspense for this year’s spring play, the classic Shakespeare comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The school’s producers have brought the play forward 200 years to an early 20th century England setting, from its original setting of early 17th century Italy. The plot remains unchanged, and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The first, between Claudio (Jack Chambers) and Hero (Bernadette Holm), is sabotaged by the accusations of the villain, Don John

(Matteo Sokolof). The second romance, between Claudio’s friend Benedick (Henry Keogh) and Hero’s cousin Beatrice (Megan Amato), takes center stage as the play goes on, as the truth unravels in witty and hilarious scenes.

Come see this tale of courtship and scandal in one of two shows on March 17th and 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Manhasset High School. Get your tickets at showtix4u.com.

Congratulations to the talented cast, crossing all grade levels. This will be a special production, with several seniors taking their final curtain call for the school.

—Submitted by Kristen Chambers

Students tested the vehicles that they created using a Vex Kit.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)