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Vol. 69 No. 19 December 25, 2013
Locust Valley, New York 11560
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Camellia House
Gets $250K
Year in
Review
Valley Fireplace
Ribbon Cutting
Local
School News
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Page 2 The Leader December 25, 2013
Oyster Bay
Tree Lighting
Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joseph Pinto (2nd from left) and Town
Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (3rd from right) joined in the festivities at the Oyster
Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony, held at the gazebo near Town Hall North. A storm brought
snowflakes throughout the day and a coating of snow to the ground, adding to
the charm of the popular holiday celebration, as residents and local shopkeepers
joined together to celebrate the season. The popular and well-attended event is a
beloved holiday tradition that is eagerly anticipated every year. Also pictured are
Master of Ceremonies John Canning, Secretary of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich
Chamber of Commerce Michelle Browner, Chamber President Dottie Simons,
Oyster Bay Main Street Association President John Bonafacio, Oyster Bay Main
Street Executive Director Meredith Maus, Reverend John Yenchko of North
Shore Community Church and Nassau County Legislator Donald MacKenzie.
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Select Chorale in D.C.
Glen Cove High School Select Chorale in front of the Capitol Building in Washington DC
Glen Cove High School Select
Chorale returned from Washington D.C.
thrilled and triumphant. The group performed at the White House on Friday,
December 13th. The group sang before
an audience of national dignitaries,
including U.S. Senators, members of the
House of Representatives, and President
Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle
Obama.
The group was told President Obama
may stop by for a visit. The students were
ecstatic when the President walked in
saying, “Hey Glen Cove,” and chatted,
and shook hands with all of the students.
Glen Cove Superintendent of Schools
Maria L. Rianna met the students in D.C.
and was so happy to be with them. The
chorale’s Director, Edward Norris, was
instrumental in making the dream come
true for him, and his students. It was quite
an honor for all of them.
December 25, 2013 The Leader Page 3
GC 7th Safest
City in NY
Based on the FBI’s Crime in the U.S.
research report, Glen Cove is considered
the 7th safest city in New York. The
report was done in conjunction with the
FBI by Safewise Security Systems. The
Salt Lake City-based home-security
provider found Glen Cove ranking
among 50 New York cities. Glen Cove
was praised as the North Shore enclave
for its water recreation services.
Topping the list was Floral Park; Port
Washington came in 4th. The survey also
praised Glen Cove’s holistic approach to
children’s education. The schools have
programs that encourage children to
become involved in the community, and
the City was recognized as one of the
“100 Best Communities for Young
People” by America’s Promise Alliance.
STAR Registration
Deadline 12/31/13
The New York State Department of
Taxation and Finance reminded homeowners to register for the Basic STAR
property tax exemption by the December
31, 2013 deadline. With days remaining
to register, more than 2 million homeowners have registered for their Basic
STAR exemptions. The registration
facilitates Governor Cuomo's 2013-14
Budget initiative to save New York taxpayers millions by eliminating inappropriate exemptions.
The Basic STAR exemption is available on the primary residence of homeowners with incomes under $500,000.
The registration stems from a Tax
Department investigation that found
thousands of taxpayers receiving STAR
exemptions on more than one property.
Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced
STAR exemption are not impacted by the
new registration program.
To register, visit www.tax.ny.gov or
call 518-457-2036. Online information is
available in six languages, and translators
stand ready to assist speakers of all languages via telephone. The Department is
offering extended STAR Hotline hours 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays, and
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. En
Espanol – 518-457-2036.
The Camellia House
Gets $250K Grant
The Camellia Greenhouse at Planting Fields Arboretum
Camellias are an Asian
flower blooming tree. They
bloom during winter months. At
The Planting Fields, The
Camellia House is getting a
makeover, with a $250,000
grant, from a statewide $716
million statewide economic
development aid program,
announced by Governor Andrew
Cuomo last week.
The Planting Fields is on the
National Register of Historic
Places. The Camellia House was
built in 1917, and has deteriorated extensively. All the restoration to fix the balcony, ornamental staircase, special metal struts
supporting glass, and the foundation that has sunk, etc. will
cost about $700 thousand.
Henry Joyce, executive director of the Planting Fields
Foundation, said the foundation
has already raised some of the
funds needed, but with the state grant,
repairs can begin next year, with the
hopes of finishing by 2015. Joyce said, in
the winter the Camellia House flowers
are ravishingly beautiful.
Camellia House stairs at the end wall.
The Planting Fields Arboretum is a
409-acre state park that was the estate of
William R. Coe, an insurance magnate,
and his wife, Mai Rogers Coe, an heir to
the Standard Oil fortune.
Stay Warm to Stay Well This Winter
Keeping warm is essential to staying
well during the winter. To keep yourself
and your family safe and healthy, Oyster
Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto
offers some preventative measures to protect against the chill traditionally in store
for us during the coming months.
“Even the hardiest of us can be negatively affected by dropping temperatures,” Supervisor Venditto said. “When
you’re outside in cold weather, wearing
several layers of loose, bulky clothing,
covered by a tightly woven, water-resistant outer layer helps to provide yourself
with the best possible insulation. In
extremely cold weather, protect your
extremities with gloves and extra socks.
And, since the greatest loss of body heat
is through your head, remember to wear a
hat.”
Supervisor Venditto went on to say
that not dressing appropriately in the cold
weather leaves a person vulnerable to
serious health-related ailments, with
infants and the elderly being especially at
risk. Two of the most common ailments
are hypothermia and frostbite.
“Hypothermia occurs when cold
weather causes your body temperature to
drop to sub-normal levels,” the
Supervisor explained. “Signs of
hypothermia include confusion; sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow
breathing; weak pulse; slow reactions and
excess shivering. If you suspect a person
has hypothermia and emergency help is
not available right away, wrap him or her
in a warm blanket, making sure to cover
the head and neck.
“Don’t think that frostbite is something that happens only to mountain
climbers or skiers, because if weather
conditions are right, they can happen to
anyone who is exposed to intense cold for
too long. The most commonly affected
areas for frostbite are the nose, ears,
cheeks, chin, fingers and feet/toes. In
instances of frostbite, the skin will present
with a white or grayish-yellow color and
feel unusually firm or waxy. The affected
parts will have no feeling and blisters may
be present. Swelling, itching, burning and
deep pain as the area is warmed are also
indications of frostbite.”
Supervisor Venditto offered some general tips that everyone can follow during
the winter season, “Eat well-balanced
meals and drink warm, sweet beverages
such as cocoa or sweetened coffee or tea
to help maintain body temperature,” he
said. “If you work outdoors, or are going
to be outside for a prolonged period in the
cold, eat foods high in fat and sugar.
Don’t worry about the calories, your body
needs extra calories to keep your inner
fire stoked. Additionally, drinking alcoholic beverages can interfere with blood
circulation.
“In your home, conserve heat,” the
Supervisor said. “Avoid unnecessary
opening of doors or windows. Close off
unoccupied rooms, stuff towels or rags in
cracks under doors and close draperies or
cover windows with blankets at night. If
you use a fireplace or wood stove, have
your chimney or flue inspected each year.
Always install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector near the area to be
heated. Test the detectors monthly, and
replace batteries once a year.
“By following these tips, you can help
keep yourself and your loved ones
healthy all winter weather long,”
Supervisor Venditto commented.
Page 4 The Leader December 25, 2013
EDITORIAL
CHRISTMAS 2013
When over 2000 years ago a
small male child was born to a
young carpenter and his wife, little
did they know that this birth would
change the course of human history, as no other birth has, either
before or after. As the couple
looked lovingly upon the face of
their newborn, they could not foresee that his influence and impact
upon mankind would be greater
than the collective influence of all
omnipotent rulers and leaders of
mankind that would follow. Little
did they realize that mighty armies
would be raised and take the field
in his name to promote and defend
the ideals that he lived by, and ultimately died for. This week we will
once again celebrate the birth of
this child called Jesus, who lived at
a time when communication of
thought and ideas was almost totally accomplished through the spoken word. There were no newspapers, radio, or television, yet his
message, carried by faithful and
dedicated followers, reached the
far corners of the civilized world.
His message, which moved kings
and common man alike, emphasized the goodness and godliness
of man. He preached charity, kindness, understanding, and tolerance.
His critics feared him and the
power of his message captured the
imagination and minds of men of
good will, so they crucified him. In
death he was as forgiving as in life,
and as a consequence both he, and
his ideals, were granted eternal life.
Today in this new world in which
we live, some misguided men have
sought to live by different standards and shred the values that
have served civilization so well
over several millennia. As history
has taught us time and again, you
can only destroy a concept or
thought by supplanting it with a
better one. In the millennia since
he spoke and reached the hearts
and minds of mankind and his
ideals were put in motion, no one
person, regardless of professed
faith, has contributed as much to
the advancement of man than this
young man who traveled no further
than the nearest horizon from his
home. Yet his simple eloquence
has nourished mankind for thousands of years. Because of this man
called Jesus, civilization as we
know it, has survived and it is his
birth that we celebrate this
December 25th. Happy Holidays
and Merry Christmas to all our
readers and advertisers.
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December 25, 2013 The Leader Page 5
Prey Painting Chosen for State
Department Invitation
Holiday Sanitation and
S.O.R.T. Collections
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joe
Muscarella announced that the Town
sanitation and S.O.R.T. recycling collection will maintain normal schedules in
observance of the Christmas and New
Year’s holidays.
“On Wednesday, December 25 and
January 1, there will be no sanitation or
recycling collection Town-wide,”
Councilman Muscarella stated. “All
Town offices will be closed on
Christmas and New Year’s Day as well.”
The Councilman went on to say that
while all Town offices will be closed half
day on the afternoons of Tuesday,
December 24 and December 31, in
observance of Christmas Eve and New
Year’s Eve, respectively, there will be
normal Town sanitation and S.O.R.T.
recycling collections on those days.
GC Senior Center News
Prey’s painting, The Collection, will be the cover image for State Department invitations.
Local artist Barbara Ernst Prey’s iconic painting, The Collection, was selected
by the U.S. State Department for the
cover image for all invitations sent out by
every U.S. Embassy and U.S.
Ambassador, worldwide, for their
Independence Day celebrations at the
Embassies. Prey, recognized as one of the
most significant American artists, is
known to the U.S. State Department
through her participation in the ART in
Embassies program, which exhibited her
paintings in Paris, Madrid, Oslo, Prague,
and through her lectures worldwide,
about American art. This holiday season,
Prey will donate a portion of the proceeds
of the sale from The Collection print to
support Habitat for Humanity.
One of our country’s most acclaimed
contemporary landscape painters, Prey
was appointed by the President of the
United States to serve on the National
Council on the Arts, the 14 member advisory board of the National Endowment
for the Arts. Members are elected for
their established record of distinguished
service or achievement in the arts. She
was invited by the President and First
Lady to paint the official White House
Christmas card. Prey’s paintings are in
many of the nation’s most esteemed
museums and collections, including The
White House, The Brooklyn Museum,
The Smithsonian National Museum of
American Art, Kennedy Space Center and
Tom Hanks. As an artistic Ambassador,
her artwork is displayed in more than 100
Embassies and Consulates, worldwide,
through the U.S. Art in Embassies program. As a NASA artist she joins an elite
group of American artists who have documented space history. She was recently
featured on the CBS Evening News for
her NASA artwork, part of a Smithsonian
traveling exhibit. Prey is the recipient of
many honors and awards including the
New York State Senate Women of
Distinction Award. The New York Times
writes, “Prey is going where icons
Rauschenberg and Warhol have gone
before.” A graduate of Williams College
with a master’s degree from Harvard, she
was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, and
a grant from The Henry Luce Foundation.
She is Adjunct Faculty at Williams
College.
The print can be viewed on her website: www.BarbaraPrey.com or seen at the
newly opened Barbara Prey Gallery in
Williamstown, Massachusetts. For further
information: [email protected]
Read the Legals!
Recently, the Glen Cove Senior
Center began a new chapter in its pursuit
and support of Brain Health by introducing its first monthly Brain Fitness
Awareness Day. The Brain Booster Club
met at 10:30 and worked on some challenging puzzles and games. At 12:45, a
brain boosting snack of unsalted sunflower seeds was handed out, and Liza
Johnson, L.M.F.T. gave an informative
and inspirational lecture about stress
reduction and the mind. One of the suggestions Liza shared is to meditate using
breath. Take deep breaths and listen to
them. This type of focus will bring one
into the present, which is where positive
change will take place. Another suggestion Liza made is to become aware of
feelings and try to be a witness to them.
The third suggestion was to say something nice to someone in your day.
Compliments not only make the recipient feel good, but also will make the
giver feel good.
These are three simple, but extremely
l-r: Carol and Dennis (2 members of the
Center) talking to Liza Johnson.
effective suggestions that if done with
regularity, will create a reality change for
the better. The old adage, “Sweep in
front of your own door” is so true. If
each of us works on improving our attitude by using the power of our mind,
imagine the potential!
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Page 6 The Leader December 25, 2013
The Year in Review
January 9, 2013
Murder in Glen Cove
January 30, 2013
Human Remains Found
February 20, 2013
Official Misconduct and Conspiracy
Nunzio Izzo, aged, 56, last seen on
December 17, 2012 was found dead in the
backyard of a Dosoris Way residence
January 3rd. The next morning Edward
Brown, 46 was arrested at his home at 5
Madeline Lane. Brown had known Izzo, and
apparently killed him for some of Izzo’s
jewelry. Brown then sold it, and was traced.
Izzo was on medication for a heart condition, and epilepsy. Brown and Izzo were
childhood friends.
On a wintry bleak day on Sheep Lane in
Lattingtown, an unidentified woman, walking her dog discovered human remains. The
body of a young woman between the ages of
20-30 wearing a 22 kt. gold necklace with a
small pig pendant was buried at least 5 years
before. The skull had a hole in the forehead
and detached from the body.
The police appealed to the public for help
in identifying the victim, including any
recognition of the pig charm pendant.
Nassau County Police Department Deputy
Commissioner William Flanagan 55, of Islip, prevented the arrest of a police benefactor’s son.
Zachary Parker stole more than $10,000 in electronic equipment from the JFK High School in
Bellmore. His father Gary Parker had donated
large sums of money to the Nassau County Police
Dept. Foundation. Zachary Parker also worked
part time at the NCPD. Detective Alan Sharpe
and Deputy Chief of Patrol John Hunter were also
part of the cover-up. All three policemen and
Zachary saw their day in court.
March 27, 2013
Boy Scouts of America
April 10, 2013
Overturned Cement Truck
May 1, 2013
Kansas City Chiefs Draft
100 pounds of food were donated to the
food pantry at Saint Gertrude’s Church in
Bayville. Cub scouts from Pack 135,
and Troop 176 of Bayville, went “scouting
for food” as part of an effort through
the Theodore Roosevelt Council of Boy
Scouts of America. Sean Collins and John
Cote of Troop 176 organized the food
donation effort.
On Piping Rock Road, between
Underhill and Duck Pond Rd. disaster was
averted. No one was injured and Hicksville
Hazmat was on the scene to pump off leaking diesel.
Unfortunately, in another accident, the
summer of 2012, a cement mixer, crashed
into a school bus, in Locust Valley. The driver of the bus was killed, and 6 children were
injured. The mixer driver was high on valium, and talking on his cell phone.
Bayville’s own Mike Catapano, went to
Kansas May 9th to the Rookie Mini Camp,
then in August reported for full team practice
for the Kansas City Chiefs, as outside linebacker. Mike’s family were all so emotional
when his selection was made. His father said
, “You plan, you hope one day, and he finally did it.” Mike played at Princeton for the
Princeton Tigers. Mike said, he was so proud
to have Long Island, Charminade and
Princeton behind him.
December 25, 2013 The Leader Page 7
The Year in Review
June 19, 2013
West Shore Road Opens
June 26, 2013
Longest Serving Mayor in NY
July 3, 2013
Glen Cove Stress
West Shore Road reopened early on June
11. The road was subject to sporadic closures, as reconstruction continued. Opening
the road was a relief to Bayville and the area
communities. A lot of business was lost during the seven months of closure due to the
destruction of Super Storm Sandy.
Clarence Michalis, was re-elected by the
voters of Lattingtown, amid heavy voter
turnout. Clarence is over 91 years young,
and is the uncontested Mayor for over
40 years. Michalis was exurberant over his
win, and in a sense is a tradition unto
himself.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
issued a report that Glen Cove was one of
nine most fiscally stressed municipalities in
the state. But, in a report later in October,
calculations were revised by the comptroller.
It appears Glen Cove’s finances steadily
improved over the last eight years, and
Moody’s upgraded its outlook of Glen Cove
from negative to stable on November 4th.
And good news, Glen Cove was ranked 7th
safest, among 50 NY cities. And, Glen Cove
was among the best “100” cities in the country for young people.
August 14, 2013
TOB Residents Decide
October 23, 2013
Oysters Ahoy!
November 13, 2013
Fire Tragedy
The Town of Oyster Bay residents said
NO to another mega-mall in their backyard.
The Referendum Vote on August 20th was a
message loud and clear that when the public
speaks out, they can get what they want.
Two huge real estate moguls, Taubman and
Simon, were on each other’s back for almost
20 years. Taubman wanted to build his mall,
but the Town got the best offer for its’
DPW land from Simon.
The 30th Annual Oyster Fest in downtown Oyster Bay was a resounding success.
It was attended by thousands, in a day of fantastic weather. The LIRR service was on target making it very easy for travelers to enjoy
the great food courts, delicious oysters, lively music, and wonderful crafts.
Sadly, 81-year old Peter Zukas died in his
home on Second Avenue in Locust Valley.
He was trapped on the back porch of the
home. The fire started on the porch but
quickly spread to the eaves and attic. Mr.
Zukas was a widower, a retired policeman
for Nassau County, and active in Locust
Valley Seniors Club. He was well liked in
the community and is survived by his son
Billy.
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December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013 The Leader Page 9
Ribbon Cutting at
The Valley Fireplace
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l-r: Owners Michael, Robert, Bridget, and Marie Graziose,
with Len Margolis, Carol Cotton, and Allison O’Rouke from the LV Chamber of Commerce
(not pictured from the family, Adrienne Graziose, Larry Jr and all the children ).
The Locust Valley Chamber of
Commerce held its first ribbon cutting
ceremony for The Valley Fireplace,
located at 91 Birch Hill Road. Chamber
President, Len Margolis, and board
members, Allison O’Rourke, and Carol
Cotton, along with proud owners, the
Graziose family, were thrilled to have
the recent ribbon cutting, at the height of
the holiday season and the winter
months. The show room was built and
designed by brothers, Robert and
Michael Graziose, and opened in July.
Offered are an array of masonry, traditional, and contemporary fireplaces,
along with gas log sets, pellet, gas and
wood stoves, electric and vent free, as
well as direct vent. They specialize in
fireplace doors, fire pits, and barbeques.
They are also the exclusive Napoleon
product dealer on Long Island. Any
design you would like to achieve in your
home, office or restaurant, The Valley
Fireplace is the place to go for a “one
stop shopping” experience. They also
handle fireplace servicing, have all the
fireplace accessories that one would
need, and can accommodate special
orders, as well. They also welcome contractors, builders, and interior decorators. Please visit their showroom and
view the website at: www.thevalleyfireplace.com. Whatever the season, let The
Valley Fireplace keep you warm, cozy
and happy. Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays!
Matinecock Garden Club
Holiday Luncheon
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Floral designer Carl Lemanski with one of his beautiful arrangements at
Matinecock Garden Club’s Holiday Luncheon.
The Matinecock Garden Club recently
held its annual Holiday Luncheon at
Nassau Country Club. This year’s guest
speaker, Carl Lemanski, a nationally
renowned floral designer from New Jersey,
entertained the audience with anecdotes
from his 45-year career and captivated
viewers as he created a broad range of floral designs.
The arrangements were auctioned
to help raise money for a scholarship, presented by the Club each year. This year’s
recipient was Lucy Contreras, a horticulture student at Farmingdale State College.
Page 10 The Leader December 25, 2013
Reflections of a Bygone Era
LI Mansions Designed by the Firm of Delano & Aldrich, 1903-1935
• ORIN Z. FINKLE
It’s almost 5:00AM and I’m having a bit
of difficulty falling back to sleep. What else
is new? So, now that I’m sort of wide
awake, mind full of thoughts and sitting at
my computer, I’ve decided to write this
brief article which should basically
acquaint those Leader readers that love
mansion history, with one of the premier
architectural firms that helped to play a
major role in the development of our
beloved Gold Coast. Since I can’t locate
any stray sheep to count, I’ll begin.
There have been numerous volumes
published concerning the works of the
notable architectural firm of Delano and
Aldrich. For a thirty two year period while
they were partners, beginning in 1903,
William Adams Delano and Chester
Holmes Aldrich collaborated on designing
some of the most beautiful structures in our
nation as well as worldwide. Unlike
painters, architects during the early 1900s
never placed a signature upon their physically produced works. Professional expertise, as it should be, was unadvertised but
was usually conveyed by word of mouth or
simply by a future client viewing their creations. The partnership, based in a free
standing edifice on East 38th Street in
Manhattan, combined their talents to artistically bring into being, residential and commercial edifices on an escalating scale
prompted by constant demands from some
of the wealthiest people in the nation.
William Adams Delano, born in New
York City in January of 1874, was educated
at Yale and studied at the prestigious Ecole
des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He gained excellent experience for a few years at the
renowned architectural firm of Carrere and
Hastings. There, he worked alongside and
became quite a good friend with architect
Chester Holmes Aldrich, a fellow of the
American Institute of Architects. Aldrich,
born in Providence, R.I. in 1871, graduated
from Columbia in 1893 and had also
attended Ecole. Eventually, they departed
Carrere and Hastings in 1903 and began
their own firm. By the late 1920s, fortunately acquiring various commissions, Delano
& Aldrich expanded Operations and compiled a staff of over sixty five people. They
studied European and classical designs of
the period and enhanced them with their
own ideas and personal interpretations.
Each project was carefully supervised by
the partners to bring forth the dreams of
clients, who were some of the most well
regarded people in the country.
Now, glancing through tired eyes at my
period archive of private Long Island residences designed by Delano & Aldrich, I am
currently viewing wonderful photos and
informative text of at least twenty three
uniquely designed homes, including Mr.
Delano’s own extant residence at Syosset.
His personal creation, although not a huge
mansion, was constructed during 1914 and
is known as Muttontown Corners.
I recently remember reading in a periodical, that during his morning LIRR commute to New York City, Mr. Delano would
concentrate on his work by painting his
thoughts with watercolors or jotting down
sketches of current and future firm projects.
Here is just a sampling of D & A
designed mansions extracted from my files
which contain long lost, black and white
period photos as well as interesting
factual data:
• Oheka, Cold Spring Hills, for Otto H.
Kahn, 1918-1920, (Oheka Castle)*
• Woodside, Muttontown, for James A.
Burden, 1916, (Woodside Acres
Country Club)**
• Cloverly Manor, Sands Point, for
Vincent Astor, 1922, (private)***
• Greentree, Manhasset, for Charles S.
Payson, 1928, (Unitarian Church)
• Three Ponds, Syosset, for Victor
Morawetz, 1918, (Town of OB Golf
Club)
• Muttontown Meadows, for Egerton L.
Winthrop Jr., 1904 (Nassau County,
Nassau Hall)
• Oak Knoll, Mill Neck, for Bertram
Work, 1916, (private)
• Bronson Winthrop house, Muttontown,
1909, (private)
• Whitney Art Studio, Old Westbury, for
Mrs. H. P. Whitney, 1918, (private)
• Little Ipswich, Syosset, for Chalmers
Wood Jr., 1927, (demolished 1995)
• Four Winds, Oyster Bay Cove, for
Gerard B. Hoppin, 1930, (private)
• Huntover Lodge, Muttontown, for Lloyd
Griscom, 1920, (destroyed in 1938, fire)
• Elmhurst,
Old
Westbury, for Willard
D. Straight, 1913,
(demolished 1952)
Each of these preceding diverse style homes
has or had its own charming unique character.
Designed to last for centuries, many great mansions did not even endure
for a mere fifty years.
Because large residential
commissions seemed to
allow these architects to
utilize more expression, it
became their favorite passion. Their designs were
praised by other architects for their finesse, low
key detail and discreet
erudition. There are grand
stories that go along with
the history of each home
as well as the interesting
lives of the original owners. Delano and Aldrich
also worked on additional
Long Island projects and
Delano on the cover of TIME magazine, June 2, 1930
of course performed some
major renovations upon
intact for future generations and will pronumerous older existing structures.
Chester Aldrich left D & A in 1935 after vide many folks with the opportunity to
an offer to become the director of the realize the true unique expressions created
American Academy in Rome. He passed by the firm. The residential architectural
away in that city which he dearly loved dur- field in general, filled with imagination and
ing December of 1940 at age sixty nine. He constantly changing ideas will certainly
was buried at Campo Cestio, just outside of continue to employ new design motifs and
more modern details, but the pure grand
Rome.
Delano continued to practice architec- basic detailed structures displaying the
ture until his death in 1960 at age eighty artistic forms of the Gatsby Era will hopefive. A few years prior, he had been award- fully live on.
Now that my thoughts are finally sepaed a prestigious gold medal from the
American Institute of Architects. He is rated from my extremely cluttered mind
buried locally at the Memorial Cemetery of and it’s presently only 6:28AM, I’m going
to attempt, with any luck, to try for some
St. Johns Church in Laurel Hollow.
Great historic treasured estates are, to sleep. So, my dear readers, I truly wish you
this day, heartlessly allowed by the county all to have a very Healthy, Peaceful and
and villages to be demolished each year for Cheerful New Year!!
See Leader issues of:
someone’s personal profits and will never,
*July 20, & Aug 17, 2011,
ever be replaced. I guess they are not treas**March 30, 2011,
ured enough to be saved by passing laws.
*** Nov 27, 2013
Hopefully those surviving Long Island
works of Delano & Aldrich will remain
Legal Notice
VILLAGE OF UPPER BROOKVILLE
BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC NOTICE
A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Appeals of the
Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Nassau County, New York, at the Planting Fields
Arboretum Annex Facility on Planting Fields Road in said Village, on Monday, January 6, 2014
at 7:30 P.M.
The hearing will be on the appeal of Valerie and Michael Iacono, owners of a 2 acre parcel of land located at 2 Linda Court in the Village, designated as Section 24, Block 19, Lot 1 on
the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and located within the Village’s R-1 (2-acre) zoning district.
The Appellants also seek a variance of Section 205-15-E(4) to permit the enlargement of
the existing driveway to create a parking area, which would have a front yard setback from
Donna Drive of 50.1 feet rather than the required 75 feet.
The above application is on file at the office of Humes & Wagner, LLP, attorneys for the
Village, 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, New York where it may be seen during the regular
hours of the usual business days until the time of the hearing.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If
any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Attorney at 516676-4600 at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
David Helme
Chairman
The Appellants seek variances to maintain the following existing structures:
1.
Front portico with open porch, which has a front yard setback from Linda Court of 60.4
feet rather than the required 75 feet;
2.
Gazebo which has a westerly side yard setback of 29.7 feet rather than the required 50
feet.
December 25, 2013
December 27, 2013
Z-380
December 25, 2013 The Leader Page 11
Learn American Sign
Language with
Mill Neck Services
OUR TORCH CLUB AND
THE SEASON OF GIVING
At this time of year, we are
reminded of all that we hold dear.
It is a time of giving and celebration. Here at Grenville Baker Boys
& Girls Club, we try to impart to
our members a sense of thankfulness and a desire to give back to
their community.
One program that focuses our
younger teens on giving is our
Torch Club. This fall, Grenville
Baker’s Torch Club raised $450 to
donate to two deserving causes,
Moms Who Kick and Semper 4
Veterans. The Torch Club, a leadership and community service
program for Grenville Baker’s
middle school members, held two
fundraising events to raise awareness of breast cancer and to support our returning veterans.
Moms Who Kick is an organization dedicated to raising funds
for breast cancer research. “We all
know people who are impacted by
breast cancer on Long Island and
we wanted to raise money to help
in a small way,” Torch Club member Katie Villalobos said. Forty
people participated in a Zumba
Class by Cocoa and purchased raffle tickets to support the cause.
Raffle prizes were generously provided by G. Willikers and water
bottles were supplied by the
Million Dollar Deli. Even the
most hesitant dancers were joining
in by the end of the class.
The members of the Torch
Club also celebrated Veteran’s
Day and the sacrifice of those who
have served in our nation’s military. To honor Veteran’s Day, the
kids sold American flags, dedicating each flag in a veteran’s name.
Proceeds were donated to Semper
4 Veterans, an organization started
by Carlos Espinoza, former
Grenville Baker member, to help
veterans returning from war.
Espinoza along with Bob
Harrington and Jenna Montesano
of the American Legion came to
address the children and to share
their experiences. The ceremony
ended with the kids reading the
names of the veterans being honored and placing the flags in front
of the Club.
We are proud of our Torch
Club members and their efforts on
behalf of breast cancer research
and in support of our Veterans.
During this holiday season, let us
join these motivated young people
and remember those who are less
fortunate, those who have battled
cancer and those who have served
in our Armed Forces.
Is “learn something new” on your list of resolutions for the New Year? Or are you looking to
improve on skills you already have? Then consider
signing up for the winter session of American Sign
Language (ASL) classes offered by Mill Neck
Services for Deaf Adults at their Day Habilitation
and Interpreter Services building at 501 S.
Broadway in Hicksville. ASL is the third most popular language studied in the United States. In fact,
many school districts within New York State recognize ASL as a “foreign” language, with credit granted toward a Regents diploma.
Mill Neck Services offers sessions of the noncredit, adult sign language course throughout the
year. The upcoming classes begin with the Level 1
course on Thursday, January 9, from 6:30 - 8:30 (no
class on February 20). The Monday Level 2 ASL
class will begin on January 13, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
(no Level 2 classes held on January 20, February 17
and March 17). A Level 3 class will also be offered
this winter, on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30, beginning on January 14 (no class on February 18). The
cost for each level (10 classes each) is $180, plus a
$70 books/materials fee, if needed.
As with other languages, the Deaf community,
in response to cultural and technological changes, is
constantly introducing new vocabulary. Register
now and become a part of this expanding community. And you can check off at least one item on
your list of resolutions!
For more information, or to register by
phone/fax, please call Mill Neck Services at
(516) 922-3818, ext 306. Registration may also
be done online at www.millneck.org by clicking the
Events tab on the home page, then the “American
Sign Language Classes” link. Sign language interpreters will be available for guests who are Deaf,
provided a request is made in advance.
Established in 1986, Mill Neck Services has
placed more than 1,000 Deaf, hard of hearing or
otherwise disabled workers in over 400 businesses
operating on Long Island. Mill Neck Services is
part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations,
which also includes Mill Neck Manor School for
the Deaf and Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood
Center. For more information, please call (516)
922-4100 or visit www.millneck.org.
25 Years Ago...
By LC Colgate
The reading club at the Locust Valley
Library held their Christmas party.
Among the photographed children were
Andrew Picoli, Ken Mizuni, Lelly
Trimble, Chris Dowd, Hana Mizuni and
Marie Mizuni.
Christmas songs were sung at the
Locust Valley Fire Department. Master
of ceremonies Brian Ritchie got some
help from Ryan Halvorsen.
Bayville Mayor Victoria Siegel was
photographed with Captain Palmer
Tagle, Inspector Nicholas Holden and
Sergeant Robert Lucas at a Christmas
party that she hosted.
Several Locust Valley High School
students were photographed as they prepared toy trucks to be sent to the
Community Hospital at Glen Cove for
their pediatric unit. Among those in the
picture were Lisa Hart, Ben Snyder,
Anthony Vivona, Kris Bittner, Mustafah
Khwaja and Veronica Muzio.
The Pine Hollow Country Club in
East Norwich presented the Nassau
Center for the Developmentally
Disabled with a check of more than
$12,000. The funds were raised through
its annual ProAm golf tournament.
There were unconfirmed reports that
the Creek, a Locust Valley country club,
would not contest the $16 million suit
brought against it by a neighbor in the
Lands End development which abuts the
club. The Leader had been told that the
club would settle the case by discontinuing skeet shooting. If that were to happen, the unhappy homeowner said he
would withdraw his suit.
The Grenville Baker Boys and Girls
Club in Locust Valley announced the
election of new officers. H. Grey
Colgrove and Cyrus Clark Jr. were
elected to the board of overseers. Peter
Colgrove, Colin O’Donnell, John J.
Talley, John R. Gambling and Mrs.
Sayre MacLeod were elected to the
board of directors.
Victoria Crosby Gives
Presentation in Oyster Bay
Ray Reyes
Advertising Directory
Daniel Gale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frank Flower & Sons . . . . . . . . . 5
GBB&GC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Graziose Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Locust Valley Cemetery . . . . . . 13
North Shore Monuments. . . . . . 13
O’Connor Petito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Piping Rock Associates . . . . . . . . 9
St. John’s Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trinity Lutheran Church . . . . . . . 2
Students of the month at Locust
Valley High School were freshman
Michael Mazurick and senior Eric
Vonderlieth. Michael’s favorite subject
was English. Eric was planning for a
career in either medicine or business.
He had a 90+ average.
J.J. Kenny, son of Dr. and Mrs. J.
Kevin Kenny of Locust Valley was
named to the honor roll at Canterbury
School where he was in his sophomore
year.
Alexander B. Johnson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond A. Johnson of
Bayville was named to the Dean’s List
at Avon Old Farms School.
JoAnne Reilly, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Reilly of Oyster Bay Cove
graduated from air force basic training
at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
Douglas McManus of Bayville was
one of 41 SUNY Plattsburgh students
named to Who’s Who Among Students
in American Colleges and Universities
Locust Valley residents Joan and
Jerry Galasso became parents of a son,
Jed Oliver.
Firuzan and Todd Kennedy became
parents of a daughter, Erin Michelle.
A May wedding was being planned
for Tina Victor of Lattingtown and Bill
McGrail III of Glen Head and New York
City.
Patricia Netter of New York and East
Hampton and Bill Shiland of Locust
Valley were making plans to marry in
June.
Among the local residents who died
were Robert Bernstein, age 69 of Upper
Brookville and Hilda Nigro of Old
Brookville.
A spacious four bedroom Morgan’s
Island house, featuring a gourmet eat-in
kitchen, large family room, gunite pool,
cathedral ceiling, private beach and
water views was listed for sale for
$429,000.
Philip Blockly, and Victoria Crosby
Glen Cove poet Victoria Crosby
included some of her poems from her
collection “BritCentric” in her power
point presentation on the history of the
Daughters of the British Empire, DBE,
given recently for members and visitors
of the Oyster Bay Historical Society.
The event was held at the Angela
Koenig Center and was very well
received. The DBE is a National organization formed in 1909 for women of
British birth and heritage who, while
enjoying the company of other British
women, raise funds for four nursing
facilities in the US.
Ms Crosby is the president of the
DBE in New York State, the regent of
the Westminster Abbey Chapter on
Long Island, and vice president of The
North Shore Historical Museum. She is
also on the board of the Historic Royal
Palaces in London, England.
Earlier this year Ms Crosby was one
of the honorees at Oyster Bay Historical
Society’s event Long island’s Top
Advocates for Historic Preservation.
Following the presentation and question and answer period refreshments
were enjoyed by all.
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December 25, 2013
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Obituaries
BUNKE,
Herbert John
Henry,
of
Lattingtown
Harbor, and
Singer Island,
Florida,
on
December 12.
Beloved husband of Herma
for 64 years.
Loving father
of Jacqueline Gae Bunke (Gary Berg),
Alison Matuzak (Daniel) and the late
Herma Louise Royall. Cherished grandfather of Daniel Matuzak, III, Matthew John
Henry Matuzak and Jennifer Royall. Dear
brother of Norma Hinsch. Interment
Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley.
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MACEDONIA, Joseph of Oyster Bay,
on December 15th, age 87. Loving father,
brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Interment L.I. National Cemetery.
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PASCUCCI, Joseph Jr. of Amityville,
formerly of Sea Cliff, on Dec 19, Age 62.
Beloved husband of Maureen. Loving
father of Megan. Dear son of Joseph Sr.
and the late Grace. Fond brother of Rick &
Debbie (Evan Portnoy). Also survived by
nieces, nephews & cousins. Mr. Pascucci
was a member of the Knights of Columbus
Glen Cove and Amityville 4th Degree. He
was also a member of the Lindenhurst
Moose Lodge, Farmingdale Sons of Italy
and an Exempt member of the Sea Cliff
Fire Department. Interment St. Patrick's
Cemetery. www.DodgeThomas.com
ZIELINSKI, Arthur L.,of Southold
died on December 4. He was 99 years old.
Formerly of Locust Valley, he had been a
resident of the North Fork for the past 37
years and was an active member of the
American Legion. He is survived by a
daughter and son-in-law, Gerlynn and Paul
Zambratto of Oyster Bay, a grand-daughter Catherine Nunn, and a great-grand-son,
Christopher Nunn. Burial was in
Calverton National Cemetery.
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County Police Issue Car Theft
Saftey Tips
The
Nassau
County
Police
Department has issued a warning regarding a pattern of luxury cars and SUV's
being stolen throughout the area.
Late model Land Rover’s, Mercedes
Benz, and other luxury vehicles with
push-button starts and key fobs are being
targeted, police said. The thefts have
occurred when the vehicles have been
left unlocked and the key fob is left in the
vehicle.
Nassau County Executive Edward
Mangano and Police Commissioner
Victor F. Politi issued the following safety tips:
• Always lock your vehicle, even when
it’s parked in your driveway or
garage.
• Always take your keys / fob with you.
• Never leave or hide a smart key, valet
key or spare key anywhere in, or on
your vehicle, no matter where you
park it.
• If possible, park your vehicle in a
locked garage.
• Keep the exterior of homes and driveways well illuminated.
• Close all your vehicle windows completely when parked.
• Also, secure your garage door opener
to prevent access to your home.
• Dial 911 and be ready to provide the
police with as much information as
possible regarding the description of
the suspicious person or vehicle.
License plate numbers are valuable
information for the police.
TOB Offers Brochure on
Snowstorm Preparation
The Town of Oyster Bay had its first
real taste of winter recently when snow
blanketed areas of the Town. The depths
of winter are still ahead, so there is a
good chance our area may receive more
significant snow, according to Town
Councilman Chris J. Coschignano, who
advises residents that whatever Old Man
Winter brings, the Town is prepared.
“The Town is always prepared whenever it snows to quickly clear roadways
and handle emergency situations, but residents should also have a viable course of
action prepared in the event of a snowstorm,” Councilman Coschignano stated.
Councilman Coschignano noted that
any resident or organization interested in
obtaining the free brochure, can pick up
one at Town Halls North (Oyster Bay),
and South (Massapequa), the Department
of Public Works (Syosset), at major
park facilities, or call or write to the
Town of Oyster Bay Public Information
Office, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey
Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771 (6246380). A copy can also be downloaded
from the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com.
The Councilman stressed that it is
important for residents to keep in mind
that just as no two snowflakes are alike,
no two snow storms are the same. “An
off-hand response to the question of how
a particular storm will be managed is, ‘It
depends,’ but the truth of the matter is
that, varying conditions make it difficult
to provide a precise answer as to how or
when particular roads will be treated.
Timely and efficient snow removal is
affected by many variables. During every
snow event, these variables must be taken
into consideration and the response tailored to the specific conditions. Some of
the more common factors that can change
the impact of a storm and the Town’s
response are the day…weekday, weekend or holiday… and time of day or night
of the snow event; amount of the snowfall; wind; ground temperature; temperature changes; and microclimates, which
are distinctly different climates within a
larger area. Across our Town, there are a
number of microclimates in which
weather conditions can vary significantly,
so the response of the crews must be tailored to those conditions.”
Councilman Coschignano went on to
say that the Town’s “battle plan” for
snow control is a comprehensive one, but
one of the keys to its success is Town residents, who can help by keeping their
vehicles off the streets and out of the way
of snow-clearing equipment. If off-street
parking is not available, Town law stipulates that residents must park on the side
of the street with odd-numbered houses
in odd-numbered years, such as 2013,
and even-numbered houses in even-numbered years. The Councilman indicated
that one of the major complaints after any
major snow storm is driveway entrances
being covered over by plows.
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Community
Calendar
BAYVILLE
Bayville Free Library
34 Chool Street
516.628.2765
Koula Achillea Presents Computer Classes
January 8 - February 26 - 1:00 P.M.
Topics include: Design with Word for beginners, Design with Word Level 1, Excel,
Power Point, and Microsoft Access
Database. Limit 12, registration starts
January 2nd.
Truth Does It Matter? Why? Who Says?
January 9 - 7:00 P.M.
Join us for a philosophic conversation with
Dr. Philip A. Pecorina, PhD. Refreshments
will be served. Registration.
Movie at the Library
January 6 - 2:00 P.M.
Hitchcock
The Movie is Free, Refreshments will be
served.
The Robert H. Spittel Post 1285
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New Year’s Eve December 31 - 7:30 P.M. 1:30 A.M.
There is limited seating so please reserve
early by calling Rich. There will be dining,
dancing and casino games with dealers and
prizes. Tickets are $125 each, watch the ball
on big Screen TV’s. Enjoy Blackjack,
Roulette and slot machines.
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Glen Cove Library
4 Glen cvoe Avenue
516.676.2788
Church of St. Rocco
New Years Eve - December 31st
Vigil - 4:00 P.M.
Movies at the Library
Children’s Schedule
Turbo December 27 - 2:00 P.M.
Join us for an afternoon movie, and you are
welcomed to bring snacks.
New Year’s Day - January 1st
Italian Mass - 9:00 A.M.
Mass - 10:15 A.M.
Walk-In Winter Craft
December 30 - 2:00 P.M.
Join us for an hour of crafts! A craft will be
provided for the first 24 children who attend.
Grades K and up.
All About the iPAD
January 8 - 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Do you have an iPAD? This class is for you.
You will learn all about Apple’s hottest gadget during this lecture and demonstration. Get
an introduction to the iPAD’s hardware, learn
how to access the Internet, check your email,
uses apps and get new ones. Discover many
tips and tricks! This class is for intermediate
and advanced computer users. Please bring
your iPAD if you have one.
LEGO CLUB
January 9 - 4:00 P.M.
Come, spend an hour free building and flex
your creative muscles with everyone’s
favorite medium. Grades 1-4. Registration
required.
St. Patrick RC Church
New Year’s Eve - December 31st
Vigil - Church - 5:00 P.M.
Spanish Mass - 8:00 P.M. - Parish Hall
New Year’s Day January 1st
10:15 A.M. - Church
11:30 A.M. - Church
LOCUST VALLEY
Locust Valley Library
170 Buckram Road
516.671.1837
Kirk Larsen Art Exhibit - until January 26.
Artist Kirk Larsen displays his artworks in
the Community room.. Please visit the
Library to view this spectacularly vibrant
exhibit of oil paintings.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn this ancient game that fascinates people with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Mah Jongg sets will be supplied. An
additonal $7 fee for a game card will be paid
Casual Books
Wednesdays - January 8 - 10:00 A.M.
Silas Marner by George Eliot
Disappointed in friendhip and love and
embittered by a false accusation, weaver
Silas Marner retreats. His existance is disturbed by the arrival of an orphaned girl.
Crafts Corner
Wednesdays - 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Meeting twice a month - January 8, 22
Valley Quilters
All levels of quilters are welcome to share
ideas, work on projects and help beginners
or enthusiasts with quilting.
Love to Yarn Club
Unravel and enjoy a time for chrocheting
and knitting. Al levels of crocheters and
knitters are welcome to gather and share
ideas or work on projects.
OYSTER BAY
Planting Fields
1395 Planting Fields Road
516.922.9200
Music at the Mansion Concert
January 17 - 6:00 P.M.
The Dolce Ensemble at Coe Hall Mansion
For tickets contact Antigone Zaharikis - 516.
922.8668
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individuals to supervise teens in a residential setting.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaking required.
Apply online at
www.mercyfirst.org
or fax to 516-496-3690
directly to the instructor. There will be 3 sessions on Mondays at 1:00 P.M. January 6, 13
and 27. Registration and a $15 fee required.
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LVI Winter Concert
Teachers, parents and families of the
students at Locust Valley Intermediate
were treated to holidays carols and songs
at the winter concert on Thursday,
December 19. Under the direction of
Mrs. Christine Hujber and Mr. Michael
Maino, the Orchestra performed three
songs including the light-hearted
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer. The
Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Jane
Benstock, performed three holiday
songs as well, finishing with a poignant
rendition of Auld Lang Syne. The Band,
under the direction of Mr. Vincent Crici,
played three festive songs, ending with a
spirited version of Beethoven’s Ninth
Symphony, Ode to Joy, with a drum solo
by Jack Croke. What a great way to
‘ring’ in the holidays.
Photos by Sally Bandow
The LVI Chorus
The LVI Orchestra
The LVI Band
GCHS Students Participate in ‘Charity Champions’
Students at Glen Cove High School
were recently presented with a $1000
check for signing on to participate in the
Cablevision Power to Learn Charity
Champions program. The check will be
donated to the students’ charity of choice,
the North Shore INN. The school also
received $500 for furtherance of its
fundraising activities. In its fifth year,
Charity Champions promotes volunteerism and helps raise money for a
school-selected charity. A grand-prize
winner from participating schools in each
of the six tri-state regions that
Cablevision serves will be selected in the
spring and awarded $5000 for their
school’s chosen charity. Pictured (l. to r.)
with Glen Cove Key Club students are
Assemblyman Charles Lavine, Key Club
Advisor Mary Ellen Cuomo, and
Cablevision
Government
Affairs
Manager Kevin Waters.
OBHS Student News
At the December Board of Education meeting, many individual athletes were recognized for going one step further in achieving additional
honors. They were: Halsey Quinn, Field Hockey Scholar Athlete,
Lindsay Sweet, Field Hockey All-County, Celeste Matute, Girls’ Tennis
All-County, Thomas Carchietta, Boys’ Soccer All-County, Nicole
Giannetti, Girls’ Cross Country All-County and All-State, Rebecca
Layne, Girls Soccer All-County and Scholar Athlete, Ryan McEvoy,
Boys’ Soccer Scholar Athlete, and Caroline Kelly, Volleyball All-County
and Scholar Athlete.
The OBHS Mixed Chorus in New York City
• AUBRI JUHASZ
On Friday, December 6th, members of the
Oyster Bay High School Mixed Chorus directed
by Supervisor of the Performing Arts, Mr. Peter
Rufa, and choir director and Oyster Bay alumnus,
Ms. Seanna Burke, spent the day traveling
throughout New York City, complete with a visit
to the historic Empire State Building and Radio
City Music Hall.
Members of the Mixed Chorus set out for a day
of caroling, by giving an impromptu performance
at Sbarro, a local chain pizza eatery, followed by
spontaneous caroling at a local Starbucks, on the
street, and throughout Bryant Park.
The Mixed Chorus’s performance at the
Empire State Building was a mark of extreme
honor as they were told by personnel that their performance would be the first in over 80 years; the
third group of musicians to ever perform there;
and the first to ever be formally invited to do so.
Photos by Tom Gould
OBHS student athletes
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AUCTION & EXHIBITION
JANUARY 2014
24-25 Important Americana.
25
Visual Grace: Important Americana Folk Art
from the Collection of Ralph O. Esmerian.
29
Old Master Drawings.
30
The Courts of Europe.
Important Old Master Paintings and
Sculpture.
31
Carpets and Textiles from
Distinguished Collections.
SHOWN TO THE LEFT
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo,
signed and dated 1658
Oil on canvas, 107.4 x 87 cm
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