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Vol. 72, No. 33
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Right-wing activist sparks anger in Port Social media figure linked to QAnon conspiracies speaks at wellness center BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y
The tour included conferences that featured QAnon influencers, antiAn event in Port Washington on vax activists and election fraud conSunday featuring Scott McKay, a so- spiracy theorists, the ADL said. “In this intriguing event, we will cial media figure who is accused of spreading QAnon conspiracies and dive into the secrets of the Under what the Anti-Defamation League de- Ground Tunnels and explore fascinatscribes as antisemitic rhetoric, focused ing insights,” the event’s online deon an alleged underground child traf- scription said. “Plus, we’ll address the crucial issue of child trafficking and ficking plot around the world. The gathering at Rays of Light on pleading to protect and safeguard our 168 Main St. was organized by Jason most vulnerable assets.” McKay, a 36-yearShurka, a Port Washingold from Dallas, Texton native who founded as, made comments UNIFYD, a “nonprofit See related previously that the faith-based” organizastory ADL describes as antition that offers a streamsemitic on the Khazaring service and alternaPAGE 34 ian Mafia, a group of tive medicine products, Jews traced back to according to its website. Rays of Light, along with other the 8th century. The Khazars, McKay said, were “UNIFYD Healing Centers” like McKay’s in Dallas, Shurka said, offer cli- marauders, thieves and Satanists who ents the Energy Enhancement System, chose Judaism out of the three major a supposed technology that can treat religions in the world when they were cancer and autism, among other ill- threatened to be killed off completely. “For the next 1,400 years, they’re nesses, according to online testimonials. Shurka’s family owns the Port infiltrating every institution and agency of civilization,” McKay said Sunday, Washington center. McKay is a self-proclaimed “Pa- according to an online recording posttriot Streetfighter” who hosts a show ed by McKay of the event. “The central on the social media platform Rumble banks, the royal families. They breed with 228,000 followers and was part their way in, they kill their way in.” of the Reawaken America Tour. Continued on Page 35
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Students musicians make music and friends while honing their craft and expanding their appreciation for diverse musical styles at Herricks Summer Music Program, a unique four-week immersive experience that is held at Herricks Middle School. See story on page 43
Ex-Girl Scout creates template for tutoring BY K A R I N A KO VA C Grace Fong, 19, began her effort to make tutoring more accessible to local low-income students in 2021 as a Girl Scouts of Nassau County Gold Award project. The project has now hit a milestone with the enrollment of 100 students and teachers with Fong, a Great Neck resident, continuing even after leaving Girl Scouts. “My passion for education and learning inspired me to pursue this
topic,” Fong said. “I have always wanted to pursue education as a career, whether within secondary teaching, university professorship, or working in education policy. I have always felt propelled to impact people’s lives and believed that education would give me the most direct way to pursue this goal.” The Gold Award, the highest distinction attainable by a Girl Scout, serves as a platform for girls in grades 9 to 12 to launch community service initiatives addressing
civic or social concerns. Much like Fong’s Step by Step Tutoring service, these projects are designed to endure beyond the award, creating lasting change and leaving a positive impact on communities. The tutoring program, which has since become a non-profit, is aimed at assisting students in achieving their academic goals. The program has now expanded to a third school and garnered national recognition. Continued on Page 35