Barri Savasta, left, Jenny Duclay and Dee Jae Diliberto were among the 250 sailors, boaters, rowers and paddlers who gathered on April 26 at Oakcliff Sailing, in Oyster Bay, for networking, hot dogs and beer at the second annual Water Lovers’ Mixer. Story, more photos, Page 3.
The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility, a battery storage project by Jupiter Power, could replace the existing oil terminal at Glenwood Landing with a 275-megawatt battery energy storage system. While Jupiter Power has emphasized the project’s potential to improve local power grid reliability and reduce the risk of oil spills in the area, residents and community leaders have mixed opinions about the safety and environmental impact of the facility.
The Oyster Shore Energy Storage project aims to connect with the Long Island Power Authority’s nearby substations along Shore Road, providing an opportunity to clean up exist-
ing contamination at the current oil terminal site. In a statement sent by Jupiter Power spokesperson Maggie McGlynn, the company emphasized the potential benefits of collaboration between the facility and the Town of Oyster Bay if residents and elected officials end up approving the project’s construction.
“Jupiter Power is committed to a comprehensive local community engagement process for the Oyster Shore Battery Energy project, as with all of our projects, and looks forward to hosting an open house soon to answer any community concerns,” the statement read. “If approved, the project will represent a significant financial investment in the Town of Oyster Bay and aims to generate local tax revenue for the municipality
This is the fifth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote.
Two Town of Hempstead employees, Nicholas King and Michael Desantis, have filed legal challenges against four of the five candidates running in the Republican primary for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, to take on U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi. Those challenges list Mike LiPetri, the fifth candidate, who has the endorsement of the Nassau County Republican Party, as the aggrieved party in each case. The legal disputes have raised concerns about the fairness and integrity of the electoral process, as voiced by some of the candidates being sued.
chief in the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Both positions are ungraded, meaning they do not fall under the same classification or job evaluation criteria as other public jobs, such as clerks or accountants. In Nassau County, political parties typically use ungraded positions as rewards for political support, since they aren’t subject to the same scrutiny during the hiring process.
Neither King nor Desantis could be reached for comment, and it remains unclear to what extent they may have coordinated their efforts, or who encouraged them to file the four lawsuits. The Nassau County Republican Party did not respond to requests for comment.
King is a legislative aide to the Hempstead Town Board, and Desantis is a park crew
The four candidates being challenged are Bill Cotter, Gregory Hach, Michael Mandel and Jim Toes. Each candidate’s petition to run for the primary was challenged by King and Desantis for various technical reasons, including discrepanCONTINUED ON PAGE 5
It’s that time of year again, when you can play a major role in helping those who are hungry by doing nothing more than putting some food out for collection.
It’s all part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive — a collaboration involving Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and the U.S. Postal Service. It takes place on Saturday, May 11, when everyone is encouraged to leave food donations by their mailbox for their letter carrier to collect before their regular mail delivery.
As part of the nation’s largest singleday food collection campaign, all donations collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties will help Island Harvest provide much-needed food support to more than 300,000 people on Long Island who face hunger — including more than 90,000 children.
“Contributing to Stamp Out Hunger is simple,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest, in a release. “Just leave nonperishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail deliver. Your USPS letter carrier will do the rest to make sure it gets onto the tables of our Long Islander
Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner (Assembly Sponsor)
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neighbors in need.”
Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk. It does not include food items in glass containers, as these are easy to break.
In addition, mail carriers will look for personal care items like toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and disposable diapers. All donations will help replenish Island Harvest’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs in communities throughout Long Island.
Since its inception in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has collected nearly 1.8 billion pounds of food in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Just here on Long Island, the demand for food has increased significantly since 2019 — with Island Harvest distributing 15 million pounds of food in 2022, up 42 percent from before the coronavirus pandemic.
All donations are tax-deductible since food collected benefits Island Harvest, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
To learn more about how you can help with this and other causes with Island Harvest, visit IslandHarvest.org.
Town of Oyster Bay residents are invited to the town’s “Art in the Park” craft sale on May 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay (rain date May 19).
Local artists will sell hand-crafted goods, jewelry, ceramics, photography, books, greeting cards and more. A live musical performance will take place, featuring Vinyl Revival, along with family-friendly activities and offerings from local food trucks. Admission is free.
“We are excited to host ‘Art in the Park’ and connect residents with local artists and artisans. Featuring handcrafted goods, ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture, and other beautiful items designed by local vendors, the event will offer something special for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to purchase a handmade gift while supporting our
small businesses,” Rich LaMarca, the town clerk, said. “I invite you to stop by ‘Art in the Park’ and bring the entire family, as live music, food trucks, and activities for kids will also be available.” Art in the Park is coordinated by the town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division and sponsored by: Extreme Auto Body, Steel Equities, Gold Coast Studios, Action Auto Wreckers, Complete Basement Systems, the Gucciardo Law Firm, Webster Bank, Orchard Estate of Woodbury, Moe’s Southwest Grill and News 12 Long Island.
Artist applications are available now and can be obtained by emailing capa@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
For additional information, visit at OysterBayTown.com/Capa or call (516) 797-7925.
Head to Planting Fields Arboretum on May 11 to celebrate the expansion of Decisive Moments at Planting Fields: The Photography of Mattie Edwards Hewitt and Frances Benjamin Johnston. Hewitt and Johnston, who photographed Planting Fields in the 1920s, were pioneering women that dominated and ultimately defined the fields of landscape and architecture photography.
To celebrate this incredible exhibit, Coe Hall will be open for self-guided and curator-led tours with exhibition cura-
tor, Emily Leger. Featuring never-beforeseen photos on loan from the Nassau Country Photo Archives, tour-goers will view historic images of the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape and explore the personalities and lifestyles of the Coe Family at Planting Fields. Note that the Decisive Moments at Planting Fields exhibition is on the second floor and may not be accessible for all guests. For further information, contact Lilly McGurk at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org or (516) 922-8676. Art in the Park craft sale coming soon
Oakcliff Sailing hosted its second annual Water Lovers’ Mixer on April 26, drawing around 250 attendees for a night of community-building and camaraderie focused on marine activities and the protection of the area’s waterways.
There has to be a balance, and everybody needs a voice
The event, held at Oakcliff’s headquarters, welcomed guests from various backgrounds and interests, including sailboat racers and cruisers, powerboaters, kayakers, rowers, kiters, paddleboarders, and conservationists. The gathering offered a chance for people with a passion for the water, water sports and nature to connect with others who share their interests.
DAWN RILEY director, Oakcliff Sailing
Dawn Riley, executive director of Oakcliff, described the event as an opportunity to bring together people from diverse marine backgrounds, emphasizing the significance of fostering connections and a sense of community around Oyster Bay’s water resources.
“Oyster Bay is surrounded by the water, and a significant number of people don’t even know there’s water there because you can’t see it,” Riley said. “The more we can connect the community with this amazing resource, the better.”
Attendees wore name tags marked with different stars, indicating whether they had a boat, wanted a boat, or identified as a racer, cruiser, or extreme sports enthusiast, among other categories. This labeling helped facilitate conversations and introductions.
The event was casual, featuring refreshments provided by sponsors such as Oakcliff, Friends of the Bay, Sagamore Yacht Club, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay Community Rowing, Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club, the WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay Brewing Company, and Regatta Craft Mixers.
The night included brief welcoming remarks from Bill Bleyer, president of Friends of the Bay, and Riley, acknowledging local elected officials for their attendance and thanking the event’s partners for their support. Despite being scheduled to end at 8 p.m., Riley said the gathering extended past 9 p.m. as attendees continued to mingle and enjoy the festivities.
Riley noted that attendees ranged from local residents to those traveling from neighboring states and even as far as Connecticut. The diverse crowd highlighted the broad appeal of Oyster Bay’s waterways and the importance of uniting marine enthusiasts for the greater good of the community.
“We’re all collaborators, and the common thread is that we all want to protect and preserve the waterfront and increase accessibility to more and more people,” Riley said. “There has to be a balance, and everybody needs a voice.”
The Water Lovers’ Mixer aims to increase awareness and appreciation of the region’s water resources while fostering collaboration among different groups. Oakcliff Sailing’s ongoing efforts contribute to maintaining and enhancing Oyster Bay’s ecological balance and accessibility for all.
To learn more about the event or Oakcliff Sailing’s programs, visit Oakcliff’s website at OakcliffSailing.org.
for the life of the project.”
The company highlighted the potential for decreased truck traffic and lower risks of oil spills in Hempstead Harbor due to the transition from oil storage to battery energy storage.
“Once construction is completed, normal facility operations will not directly produce fumes, pollution, odor, dust, or other offsite impacts that would result in health impacts to those nearby,” the statement read. “The project would decrease ongoing local traffic loads relative to operations at the current oil terminal.”
The statement added that the project would adhere to the latest local, state, and national safety standards and regulations, working closely to ensure the safety of residents in the area. It particularly emphasized the importance Jupiter Power places on safety and the safety concerns of the community.
“Jupiter Power holds safety as the top priority for all our battery energy storage projects,” the statement read. “We coordinate closely with first responders during project development and throughout the project’s life and prioritize providing them with the continued resources and training they need to respond to any event that may occur, however unlikely.”
Despite these assurances, some residents remain skeptical. Chris Zublionis, the superintendent of the North Shore School District, said that although the district was interested to know how the project could offset the district’s financial issues following the LIPA settlement, Jupiter Power still has a long way to go to proving the safety and benefits of the Oyster Shore Energy Project to district residents.
The superintendent also emphasized that the community needs to evaluate whether the benefits of the project, including potential tax contributions to the
school district, outweigh safety concerns.
“Understandably, residents have a lot of concerns about the safety, and I think those have to be addressed, absolutely,” Zublionis said. “This is something the community needs to decide, in terms of its worth to the community.”
Dave Martin, a Glenwood Landing resident and former teacher with a PhD in physics, said that while residents have a right to be concerned about new major power projects such as this one, he thought that the knee-jerk reaction to oppose the project, including a change.org petition with nearly 900 signatures, was “way out of bounds.”
“This could help the country go greener,” Martin explained. “There’s a lot of good things to it unless there’s a significant increase in the danger.”
Martin said that in order to understand the actual
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risk, the company should provide more information regarding energy storage, which refers to the total amount of energy stored at the site. The company frequently described the project as a “275-megawatt battery energy storage system,” but according to Martin, wattage measures how quickly the energy moves, not how it is stored. In the statement from Jupiter, the company did not explain what their planned energy storage was, but instead reiterated that 275-megawatt figure. Jupiter Power has expressed its commitment to engaging with the local community through open houses and public meetings to address concerns and build support for the project, which it plans to hold in the coming months. Pending successful permitting, the project could represent a significant financial investment in the Town of Oyster Bay and generate local tax revenue for the municipality.
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cies in the addresses of the signatories submitting petitions. The outcome of these challenges could have significant implications for the fall election, potentially leaving LiPetri as the only Republican candidate on the ballot.
Toes explained the intricate process of challenging and defending petitions. His was challenged because many signatories wrote the name of their local municipality instead of the town name — Sea Cliff, for example, instead of Town of Oyster Bay — as their place of residence. These technical errors led to the disqualification of roughly 800 signatures on Toes’ petition alone.
The lawsuit against Hach alleges that some of the people from whom he obtained signatures were not registered Republicans, although he attested that his campaign had used state Board of Elections voter records to determine whom to reach out to.
Tin a very aggressive way, and it’s not right.”
Hach had similar concerns about the fairness of the process. He highlighted the importance of allowing voters a choice in the primary, and added that the challenges might prevent a fair contest between the Republican candidate and Suozzi in November’s general election.
“The Nassau GOP is trying to limit the choice of the voter,” Hach said. “It’s a sad situation.”
he Nassau GOP is trying to limit the choice of the voter.GREGORY HACH Candidate, 3rd Congressional District
Toes expressed concern that this process could diminish voter trust in the electoral process. Both he and Hach said they believed this was an obvious attempt by local party leaders to clear the field for LiPetri’s candidacy, although there is no clear evidence that King and Desantis were ordered to challenge his opponents’ campaigns.
“In my opinion, the Nassau County Republican Party should have been shepherding in a robust and fair primary election, as opposed to getting this involved by nominating candidates before the primary occurred,” Toes said. “They put their hands on the scale
Hach and Toes also questioned the wisdom of the Nassau GOP pre-selecting a candidate to run against Suozzi, since the last two handpicked candidates for the district were George Santos, “a national disgrace,” said Hach, and Mazi Melesa Pilip, who, according to Toes, “got trounced” by Suozzi in the special election to fill the seat from which Santos was expelled.
Both candidates said they expect to lose their respective suits, which were set to be decided at a meeting of the New York State Board of Elections on Wednesday, after the Herald went to press. They also confirmed that if they do lose, they are unlikely to challenge the rulings.
Mike Falk, a spokesman for the LiPetri campaign, denied any coordination among King, Desantis and the campaign. Falk defended the legal challenges as legitimate and necessary to ensure that candidates follow the rules when gathering petition signatures.
“The laws are very clear on what’s needed to get on the ballot,” Falk said. “Some people might not like the rules, but just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean you don’t have to follow them.”
The Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor have extended the time for submission of applications for its 2019 Grant Program to September 30, 2019 and are requesting applications in regard thereto from eligible and qualified IRC 501(c)(3) approved charitable organizations to further its mission of affording support exclusively to the poor in the towns of North Hempstead, New York and Oyster Bay, New York.
are requesting applications for its 2024 Grant Program from eligible and qualified IRC 501(c)(3) approved charitable organizations to further its mission of affording support to the poor, in the form of food, shelter, clothing and warmth, and providing support for educational programs striving to prevent the transmissi on of generational poverty among the underserved and underprivileged, exclusively in the Towns of North Hempstead, New York and Oyster Bay, New York as intended by the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Jones dated February 23, 1836, and as approved by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor.
Program funds for the 2024 grant year will be in the form of grants totaling up to the maximum amount of $150,000.00, collectively, or such greater amount, if any, as may be determined by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor, in their sole and absolute discretion. This and any future grant program offered by the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor is and shall be subject to the availability of funds and resources.
All applications must be received by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor at PO Box 350, Jericho, New York 11753 or by email at TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com on or before September 30, 2019.
Program funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. All applications must be received by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor at PO Box 350, Jericho, New York 11753 or by email at TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com on or before June 30, 2024. Interested applicants can obtain further information and application packages by calling James McGahan or Dina Selearis at 516-681-3100 or sending an email to TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com.
Interested applicants can obtain further information and application packages by calling James McGahan or Dina Selearis at 516-681-3100 or sending an email to TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com.
Several students from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District were recognized for their outstanding talent in recent competitions.
Oyster Bay High School senior Ava DeAngelis captured first place in the Long Island Media Arts show in the category of 2D Digital Art for one of her pieces. She was among more than 400 high school students and educators from across Long Island who participated in this annual event held at Five Towns College.
The district also recognized award nominees Omar Figueroa, Marin Crabtree, Taylor Torres, and Ben Juretscho for their submissions.
Sophomore Julia Milos took the top honor of Best in Show at the 6x6 Art Show at Heckscher Art Museum for her 6x6 acrylic painting. Julia’s piece was selected for the honor out of 300 pieces of artwork submitted by 11 schools.
This annual program brings National Art Honor Society chapters together to collaborate, create and exhibit their work. It’s where students from different high schools meet, learn about artwork, and ultimately create and exhibit their work. This year marked the 10th annual NAHS 6×6 Collaborative, held in partnership with 10 other area high schools.
To prepare for the collaborative, students visited the museum in the fall and were inspired by the exhibition “Raise the Roof: The Home in Art.” Each student then created a 6-inch by 6-inch square work of art for display in the museum, which was on display from April 11-14.
It was a pleasant evening of celebration for more than 40 of Long Island’s best attorneys last month, with nearly 300 in attendance.
They gathered at The Heritage Club at Bethpage for the Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala, hosted by Kristen Thorne, the multi-Emmy-winning investigative reporter for WABC7, and host of Hulu’s crime docuseries “Missing.”
Even better, a portion of ticket proceeds were earmarked for Nassau Suffolk Law Services, which provides legal aid to those who can’t afford it in civil cases.
“Tonight, we come together to acknowledge the vital role of legal professional in protecting the rights of Long Islanders,” said Amy Amato, RichnerLive’s executive director. “We commend their dedication to serving our community, and recognize their significant contributions — both professionally, and through charitable endeavors — enriching the lives of those on Long Island.”
Winners were chosen from attorneys who prioritize those in need — whether by their choice of clientele, partnering with charities, or doing work pro bono, without charging the client. They represent many disciplines of law, including worker’s compensation, immigration, family and elder law, medical malpractice and cannabis practice.
“I’m very honored to get this award,” said Kristi DiPaolo, a senior associate at Cona Elder Law. “I love what I do, so it’s really an honor to be recognized.”
The most valuable part of the work by Marc Saracino — a senior associate at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick — is providing guidance. He donates to CMM Cares, which supports family programs on Long Island.
“You’re helping a lot of people out in the legal community who don’t really know what they’re doing,” Saracino said. “To the extent that I can provide services to them and expedite their legal issues, I think that’s rewarding.”
Jennifer Mone, a general counsel for Hofstra University, also serves on the board of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Island.
Hofstra’s mission is to “educate and contribute to the academic education and knowledge of the world,” Mone said. “So, we’re educating students. My role is providing excellent legal services in support of that mission.”
Eduardo Villacorta, founder of Villacorta Law Group, says the most rewarding part of his work is keeping families together.
“We believe in the American dream, and our mission is to make the American dream a reality for immigrants,” he said. “The most rewarding thing I can give is granting their papers, and legalizing them.”
Jeffrey Kimmel, managing partner of Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro — who also is an active member of Nassau Suffolk Law Services — says medical malpractice victims often face an uphill battle when facing large medical institutions.
“Unfortunately, most people who are victims of medical malpractice are from lower income communities that don’t have the best medical care,” he said. “And so they ended up being my clients, and more often than not, without my help, they wouldn’t really know what to do.”
Kelly Koster, a partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano says a reliable attorney is essential. Her firm — which specializes in worker compensation and Social Security disability — also represents women of domestic violence pro bono.
“To young women that are striving to be attorneys, never give up your passion,” Koster said. “Keep your eyes on the goal, and don’t set a time limit, because there’s a time and a place for everything. You can always achieve what you’ve put your mind towards.”
Hon. Gail Prudenti a partner at Burner Prudenti
Law returned to work as an attorney after her career as chief administrative judge. Her firm is involved with the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Hospital.
“I really think being an attorney is a vocation,” Prudenti said. “It’s not a job. And while it is a wonderful profession, you really have to be dedicated to being a problem solver. I think that sometimes, in this crazy world, we really need people who are thoughtful, who are kind, who are compassionate, and who are empathetic.”
Platinum sponsor for Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island was Villacorta Law Group. Centerpiece sponsor was Salenger Sack Kimmel & Bavaro.
Gold sponsors were Hofstra University and Mejias Milgrim Alavardo & Lindo.
Silver sponsors were Cona Elder Law, Meister Seelig & Fein, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, The Rizzuto Law Firm, Stefans Law Group, Nixon Peabody, Davidov Law Group, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Touro University’s Jacob D. Fuchesberg Law Center, Schroder & Strom, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, Goldstein & Bashner, Greenberg Traurig, Meyer Suozzi English & Klein, Nassau Community College Foundation, and Vishnick McGovern Milizio.
Nicholas Della Fera, a current trustee of the Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education, is running for reelection after having served one year on the board following the resignation of Brian Nolan last year. With a focus on ensuring the highest quality education for all students, Della Fera said he seeks to bring his personal experience as a Locust Valley graduate and community member to guide the district’s progress.
Della Fera, 34, was born and raised in Locust Valley and graduated from Locust Valley High School in 2008. He currently works in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in eye care, while residing in the area with his family. His wife is an educator in the district. Their daughter will begin attending Locust Valley schools next year.
Della Fera’s initial run for the school board stemmed from his desire to give back to the district that provided him with a strong educational foundation.
“I’m so appreciative of the education I received in Locust Valley, and I want to ensure my children and all students in the district have the same opportunities,” he said.
Della Fera identified several key challenges facing the district, including inflation and potential reductions
in state aid. Elevated inflation rates have made it more challenging to manage budgets and complete projects, while changes to the state budget could impact the district’s financial planning.
“Costs for materials, services, and labor have gone up significantly in recent years,” Della Fera said. “It’s tough to deal with, but with proper fiscal management, we can navigate these challenges.”
He emphasized the importance of careful planning and proactive financial management to maintain the district’s quality of education.
As a trustee, Della Fera said he aims to balance the diverse needs and interests of district residents. He believes that listening to the community and engaging in open dialogue is essential for understanding residents’ concerns and expectations.
“We’ve been working hard to make our budget presentations more informative and transparent,” he said. “By explaining our budget and listening to feedback, we can better address the community’s needs and find the best path forward.”
Della Fera considers the district’s location and resources to be major assets in providing students with a strong educational experience.
“The district is uniquely positioned on Long Island with access to a range
of resources that can shape students’ education and make them successful in whatever walk of life they want to achieve,” he said.
The district has experienced some changes in leadership in recent years, including several superintendent transitions. Della Fera praised the current superintendent, Kristen Turnow, for her leadership and dedication to improving the district, and added that an important goal of his was to retain skilled staff and administrators.
“Dr. Turnow is a great administrator who works closely with teachers and other administrators to ensure that our students receive the best possible education,” Della Fera said. “We are fortunate to have her guiding our district.”
Regarding technology’s role in education, Della Fera believes it is essential to integrate modern tools into the classroom while preparing students for future challenges. He said he recognized the fast-paced evolution of technology and the need to adapt and innovate to provide students with the best educational experience.
“Technology is constantly changing, and our goal is to use it effectively to enhance our students’ learning experiences,” Della Fera said. “From smart boards to iPads, we need to stay up to date to give our students the skills they need in today’s world.”
Della Fera said he hopes to secure
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reelection to continue serving the community and the district’s students. His focus remains on fostering an environment that prioritizes student success while also maintaining a healthy, sustainable budget.
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Michael McGlone, a seasoned banking professional and community advocate, is running for a position on the Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education. McGlone, 50, aims to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to improve the district’s performance and community engagement.
McGlone has lived in the Locust Valley area for 14 years with his wife, Elizabeth, a long-serving teacher in the district. Their two older children, Isabella and Michael, are graduates of the International Baccalaureate program at Locust Valley High School and are currently pursuing degrees at the University of Southern California and Boston College, respectively. Their youngest son, Christian, is a fourth grader at Locust Valley Intermediate School.
McGlone’s professional background spans 30 years in banking, primarily in the venture investing space. He currently serves as a director on multiple FinTech boards, bringing a wealth of financial and strategic experience to his candidacy. He said he believes that his wife’s experience teaching in the district complements his strong ties to the community and give him added insight into the needs and challenges in the district.
McGlone said that he decided to run for the school board to continue his service to the community and support educational advancement in the district. Previously, he served on the Locust Valley Bayville Soccer Club Board of Directors, where he said he enjoyed working on field maintenance, setting up games and organizing events.
“I’m really excited about this opportunity to serve the community, and we have a wonderful school district,” McGlone said. “My view is that we can do better in terms of our scores and our peer status among other schools on the island and in the state. I believe I can achieve that by building consensus and getting alignment between the parents, students, teachers, administration, and the board.”
McGlone said he intends to introduce key performance indicators for board monitoring to measure success and drive improvement. He also plans to advocate for new technologies, such as online polling platforms for board meetings, to increase community participation and transparency.
“Imagine being online and asking a question directly to the board in realtime,” McGlone said. “That kind of technology can help us better engage with the community and provide timely answers to their questions.”
Additionally, McGlone proposed the idea of implementing a voice of the employee survey for faculty members to identify pain points and address their concerns. He is committed to challenging the budget and questioning non-mission-critical items to ensure funds are allocated efficiently.
“I want to make sure that wherever we have needs in other programs, we have the proper coverage,” McGlone said. “Whether it’s additional teaching assistance or special services, we need to find the money and reallocate it to make sure everyone is covered.”
McGlone also aims to leverage his financial and board experience to ask difficult, unfiltered questions and challenge his colleagues and the administration to think differently. He believes his approach will inspire progress and further enhance the district’s educational offerings.
While McGlone acknowledged that the district, like many on Long Island, continues to face financial challenges due to inflation and rising insurance rates, he remains enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring positive change to Locust Valley’s schools.
“Let’s continue to add technology and inspire innovation,” McGlone said. “And let’s leverage our budget and our tax dollars to expand and build upon all
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the great work that’s been done so far.” McGlone hopes his campaign will resonate with voters and secure him a spot on the board, where he plans to collaborate with the community to drive meaningful improvements over the next three years.
George Vasiliou, a trustee of the Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education, is running for reelection, citing his dedication to advancing the district’s educational and operational improvements.
Vasiliou joined the board in 2020 following a trustee resignation. Since then, he has been an active member, contributing his expertise to the audit, facilities and budget committees. With a strong background in education and financial operations, Vasiliou believes his experience will continue to benefit the district as it navigates future challenges and opportunities.
Vasiliou’s career in education spans over 20 years. Before joining the Locust Valley School Board, he held several leadership positions in the New York City Department of Education, including executive director of financial operations and deputy chief operating officer. His responsibilities included overseeing a significant budget and managing a large workforce.
During Vasiliou’s tenure on the school board has seen him prioritize operational infrastructure and business functions, particularly in the areas of finance and facilities. He said that he is proud of the district’s efforts to manage
its financial resources effectively, ensuring the implementation of critical infrastructure improvements without the need for a bond.
“I’m especially proud of our district because we figured out how to balance financial considerations in the district successfully and while securely prioritizing pedagogy and student learning,” Vasiliou said. “That’s what we’re focused on.”
During his time on the board, Vasiliou said he and his colleagues have also prioritized updating facilities such as installing air conditioning, modernizing electrical panels, and introducing LED lighting. These improvements aim to create a comfortable learning environment and optimize energy efficiency.
Vasiliou emphasizes the importance of student well-being and the need to provide a wide range of opportunities for students to explore their passions.
“I want every kid to find what they’re most passionate about,” Vasiliou said. “That comes with both a welcoming community and providing as much opportunity for exploration of their interests as possible.”
Looking ahead, Vasiliou aims to solidify the community’s trust in the district’s ability to provide the best possible education for its students. He said that he also plans to maintain long-term financial stability, particularly in antici-
pation of state mandates such as the transition to electric busing.
Additionally, Vasiliou plans to collaborate with the community to develop a detailed five-year plan for the district’s facilities. This plan will involve communicating the district’s goals and projects to residents and ensuring their input and support.
“If we’re going to do a major undertaking, like a full-scale renovation of our middle school-high school library, we’re going to have to do so much communication,” Vasiliou said. “We’re going to have to really be out with the community full-time, energetically, to get them brought in to realize what it is that we want to do.”
Vasiliou, 47, lives in Upper Brookville, with his wife, Elena, and their two daughters, Arianna, a student at Locust Valley Intermediate, and Melina, who will be entering first grade in the district next year. He said he is optimistic about the district’s future and hopes to continue contributing to its success.
“We really just got there,” Vasiliou said, referring to the district’s progress on financial transparency and facilities improvements. “And this year, we’re getting ready to take on some incredible facilities projects. I really want to stay involved and see Locust Valley step up to the next level.”
Lives: Upper Brookville
Age: 47
Family: Married, two children
Occupation: Corporate vice president
Vasiliou’s passion for education and his commitment to the community have driven him to run for reelection. He said that he is hopeful that voters will recognize his contributions and dedication to the district and support his bid for another term.
It was a big night of wins for your local paper and all of Herald Community Newspapers as the New York Press Association honored the best of the best this past weekend.
The Herald papers earned 18 statewide awards overall at the event in Saratoga Springs, including four first places.
Creative director Jeffrey Negrin earned two of them — one for a Salute to Israel special section honoring the country on its 75th anniversary that he did with deputy editor Jeffrey Bessen, and the other for best special section cover he did for a Your Health & Wellness special section focused on mental health.
“Good editorial design in a mix of visual metaphor, eye-catching imagery and strategic typography,” judges from the Tennessee Press Association said. “This cover expertly made all three elements with ease. The use of a stark gray background was such a great decision for keeping the colorful main image large and incharge.”
Daniel Offner, a senior editor who leads the Rockville Centre Herald, earned a first place in religion coverage for his stories centered not just on the issues plaguing the Diocese of Rockville Centre, but also how many churches adapted to life after the Covid-19 pandemic.
First place also was awarded to The Riverdale Press in the Bronx for best editorial page, honoring former editor Gary Larkin and executive editor Michael Hinman.
“The editorial section is diverse, eye-catching and well-balanced in design,” judges said. “Topics are relevant to readers, well-written, and provide a wide variety of topics of interest.”
The Riverdale Press also earned a second place for coverage of crime, police and courts given to Larkin, reporter Eric Harvey, and former reporter Stacy Driks. Harvey won a second place of his own for best feature story on civil rights attorney Clarence Jones, who hosted Martin Luther King Jr., in his Riverdale home back in the 1960s, just in time for him to write his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
The Riverdale Press also won second place for the Past President’s Award for Editorial Excellence — an award the paper has regularly placed in over the
years, including first-place wins in 2020 and 2021.
This year, the judges called The Press a “strong newspaper with rich and newsy content from front to back” with an “engaging editorial page and eye-catching front pages.”
The Nassau Herald in the Five Towns won second place for advertising excellence, with special kudos to its special sections, its dance workshop ad designs, and for its annual Christmas wrapping paper project.
The Nassau Herald also won second places for special sections/niche publications-newsprint for RichnerLive’s Top Lawyers section, as well as best multiadvertiser pages for its Halloween section.
The Nassau Herald won third place in editorials
written by Bessen, Hinman and former Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald editor Mark Nolan. The editorials focused on project-based learning, a call to replace special political elections with gubernatorial appointments, and calling out the Nassau County Bridge Authority.
“Variety of editorials concern topics in which most readers are interested (like) education, elections and transportation,” judges said. “All three presented clearly, and were well-written.”
Nolan also won third place for column writing for the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald.
Nolan’s column selection “covered a range of topics,” judges said, “and they were all smooth to read.” One that really grabbed the judges’ attention was on graduation rates, saying Nolan “explained the high number of graduates was misleading in a clear, simple way.”
Negrin won a third place of his own for best media kit and sales collateral, something the judges said should be a “model for media kits everywhere.”
“It’s truly humbling to receive acknowledgment from our peers in the newspaper community,” said Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner. “My heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners. Nevertheless, our ultimate gratification stems from ensuring our readers receive the best and most comprehensive community news every single week.”
“Such a great honor for the sales staff to win two awards for advertising excellence,” said Rhonda Glickman, the sales vice president at Herald Community Newspapers. “It takes a great team, including finance, art, production, circulation, the press room, and the marketing staff to bring home these awards. Congrats to our editorial team and creative director for all their awards.”
Honorable mentions went to sports editor Tony Bellissimo for sportswriter of the year, the Rockville Centre Herald for advertising excellence, former East Meadow Herald editor Mallory Wilson for her coverage of education, Larkin for feature story, and photo editor Tim Baker for feature photo in the Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald.
Overall, more than 140 newspapers submitted 2,530 entries in 65 categories, and nearly 380 awards were handed out.
College tuition is something that can loom over a student’s head long after she graduates. But she and others are getting a little help from Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators, who earmarked an additional $56 million into the state’s Tuition Assistance Program.
More students applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form will have the opportunity to receive assistance through TAP. The program has been active since 1974, providing nearly $30 billion in financial aid to 6 million students in New York.
TAP is one of the largest need-based financial grants in the country. The program provided 234,000 students $662 million in TAP grants as recently as the 202223 academic year.
The minimum annual TAP award was increased from $500 to $1,000, capping out at just below $5,700. Income limit threshold qualifications were also increased for both dependent and independent students.
Those who may qualify include:
■ independent students with tax dependents,
■ students who qualified as an orphan, foster child or ward of the court any time since they were 13, and
■ dependent undergraduate students
York’s Tuition Assistance Program after the state allocated an additional $56 million to the program for the 2024-25 academic year.
with a household earning less than $125,000.
Independent students who are married without tax dependents who make less than $60,000 now qualify — up from $40,000 previously.
Independent students who are single without tax dependents who make less than $30,000 now qualify — up from $10,000 previously.
The TAP expansion was celebrated by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages and members of the Elmont community out-
side of Elmont Memorial High School last week.
“It is indispensable for families who are struggling with the affordability crisis in which we exist today,” Assemblywoman Solages said, emphasizing the importance for students to receive “a quality education at a good price.”
The TAP expansion is meant to help students and families, especially when facing the hardships brought by inflation.
“Turning the TAP on is exactly what we needed to do,” Darling said, adding that students have come to her to say they needed to drop out of school because they couldn’t afford things like a MetroCard or Long Island Rail Road ticket, day care, or
even to put food on the table.
Quincy Velez, a senior at the Elmont school, said he “definitely needed” the help that TAP provides. He receives $2,000 in aid from the program, which helps a lot coming from a single-parent household where going to college isn’t always a viable option.
“Now I can look for a school that is my first choice instead of it not being my first choice because of money issues,” said Velez, who has dreams of someday becoming a pilot.
Such a dream could be expensive, said Lynette Battle — Velez’s mother, and president of the school’s parent teacher association. Aviation school can cost as much as $75,000 per year, if not more. Expanding TAP can really make a difference.
“The struggle is real, and this is a breath of fresh air,” Battle said. “And now, the opportunities are much greater.”
To receive TAP, students must be in good standing on a student loan under any state or federal education loan program, or on the repayment of any state award, among other conditions.
Applications are now open through June 2025.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity,” Battle said. “I hope that every young person makes sure they fill out their FAFSA form, and makes sure they get everything done in a timely fashion, because now is the time.
“The TAP is turned on. Don’t wait until the TAP is off.”
Nicole Wagner/Herald
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to reevaluate the impact of industrial shellfish dredging in the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge in response to a lawsuit filed by the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association and the Center for Food Safety. The agreement, approved by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, aims to ensure that industrial dredging does not conflict with wildlife protection in the refuge.
“I knew they wanted to settle; we’ve been talking to them for years,” William Painter, president of NOBBA, said. “The areas where the dredging sent all the fine sediment will probably never produce clams or oysters again because they can’t survive there. But some areas can come back over time. There is hope.”
John Marzulli, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, who represented Fish and Wildlife, declined to comment on the outcome of the case.
The refuge, which includes over 3,200 acres of underwater land located along the North Shore, was established in 1968 to protect migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife. At one time it provided 90 percent of New York state’s oyster harvests and 40 percent of the clam harvests. But the area has seen a steep decline in shellfish populations in the last decade, which NOBBA attributes to hydraulic dredging performed by Frank M. Flower and Sons. Their lease is up in September, and although no official decision has been announced by the Town of Oyster Bay, it is doubtful the lease will be renewed.
“We continue to oppose any form of harmful dredging,” Joseph Saladino, the town’s supervisor wrote in a statement, “and are pleased to learn of actions the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will undertake in furtherance
The North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association has claimed that hydraulic dredging by boats disrupts Oyster Bay’s ecosystem. They won a case in April that will require U.S. Fish and Wildlife to evaluate the area.
of protecting our environment.”
Painter, a bayman for the past 40 years, led the fight for NOBBA to stop the dredging for over a decade but the effort was unsuccessful until now.
As the area became depleted of oysters and clams baymen, unable to make a living, went elsewhere.
“There are so little of us left,” Painter said. “One of our young guys who’s in his 30’s just relocated to North Dakota. He said there’s no future here. I’ve seen so many guys leave.”
NOBBA and the charity, the Center for Food Safety, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, moved forward with a lawsuit against Fish and Wildlife in 2022 because it refused to perform a reevaluation of the effects the industrial shellfish dredging was causing at
the refuge.
“Federal law requires (Fish and Wildlife) to ensure that the purposes of each National Wildlife Refuge are carried out. Accordingly, the (Fish and Wildlife) may allow use of a refuge only if it first determines that the use is ‘compatible’ with the refuge’s purposes,” EarthJustice, who represented NOOBA and Food Safety, wrote in a statement. “(Fish and Wildlife) must reevaluate ongoing uses at least once every 10 years — and more frequently, if conditions change or new information becomes available.”
The reevaluation was important to NOBBA and Food Safety because they were certain it would reveal that hydraulic dredging was damaging the aquatic habitat so much so that it degraded water quality and harmed wildlife.
Fish and Wildlife committed to reevaluating the effects of industrial dredging within two years in a settlement reached on April 29, with a promise that a draft of the outcome will be available to the public before a decision is finalized. Additionally, Fish and Wildlife has agreed to issue special use permits for commercial activities and pay $48,000 in attorneys’ fees to NOBBA and Food Safety. The agreement clarifies that it does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by either party.
“The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge is beloved by New Yorkers and visited by iconic wildlife species including bald eagles, osprey, and sea turtles,” Alexis Andiman, EarthJustice’s attorney, said. “We’re pleased that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has committed to carrying out its long-overdue obligations to protect this special place, and together with our partners, we look forward to ensuring that it conducts a thorough and careful reevaluation, which will help to preserve the refuge for future generations.”
Courtesy Bill Fetzer
Lisa Pisano suffered from heart failure and end-stage kidney diseases — conditions that required routine dialysis. Because of that, the 54-year-old New Jersey resident wasn’t a candidate for either a heart or kidney transplant, because doctors feared it just wouldn’t help her long-term.
But those same doctors refused to give up. And last week, NYU Langone Health completed its first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney.
NYU Langone Health — which operates a hospital in Mineola — completed the first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump and a geneedited pig kidney,
More than 100,000 people are currently awaiting a transplant across the country, with most specifically looking for a kidney. More than 800,000 people suffer from end-stage kidney disease in the United States alone, yet just 1-in-30 were fortunate enough to undergo a transplant last year, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing.
With little to no options, Pisano considered xenotransplant — which depends on animal organs to replace human ones in people.
“When the opportunity first came to me, I was like, ‘I got to try it,’” Pisano
told reporters through a video conference from her intensive care unit room.
“So, when this opportunity came, I was going to take advantage of it.”
The effort involved approval from NYU Langone’s review board and Food and Drug Administration clearance through its expanded access program.
Also known as “compassionate use, “ the expanded access program is designed for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.
“There are opportunities for us to
learn a lot,” Robert Montgomery, NYU Langone’s surgery department chair told reporters last week. “But obviously, the intent here is to try to preserve and save that person’s life.”
It otherwise would have taken years for Pisano to find the right match for a human kidney transplant. Montgomery, with the help of the United Therapeutics Corp., matched an investigational gene-edited pig kidney with a thymus, which was available.
Two surgical teams conducted the
series of procedures over nine days. On April 4, Pisano received a mechanical heart pump — a device known as a left ventricular assist device. On April 12, she received a gene-edited pig kidney, and the pig’s thymus gland.
Montgomery performed the transplant itself, while Nader Moazami — a cardiothoracic surgery chief at NYU Grossman School of Medicine — along with Deane Smith, director of mechanical circulatory support, performed the mechanical heart pump surgery at the Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan.
NYU Langone officials described the overall procedure as the first reported organ transplant in a person with a mechanical heart pump, and second known transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney into a human.
Pisano expressed feeling “fantastic” after the procedures.
“I’ve felt the best I’ve felt in a long time,” she said. “I can’t thank anyone enough for that. My family, the doctors, nurses, staff — everyone here.”
Although uncertain about how she will react over time, Pisano acknowledged the treatment may prove beneficial for someone else — if not for her.
“Worst-case scenario, if it doesn’t work, it might work for the next person,” Pisano said.
“At least somebody is going to benefit from it. If not me, then who? Somebody.”
Courtesy Joe Carrotta, NYU Langone Health
The Long Island Ducks took the field for the 2024 Atlantic League baseball season opener April 25 with heavy hearts.
Bud Harrelson, the former Mets great who co-founded and coowned the Ducks, died Jan. 11 at 79 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He co-founded the Ducks franchise with Frank Boulton in 1998, and served as the league’s first president.
“Bud’s impact on Long Island will be felt through Ducks baseball for as long as we play,” Boulton says. “He was my partner in bringing professional baseball to Long Island following his outstanding playing career in MLB, and he made his mark on so many through his charitable giving, appearances and kindness. He was a one-of-a-kind human being, and he is missed greatly.”
The Ducks, who won their first game under new manager Lew Ford, are honoring Harrelson this season with a “3” patch on the front of their uniforms. Harrelson’s family was on hand for the opener, and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Ford became the seventh manager in Ducks history, succeeding Wally Backman. A member of the 1986 Mets World Series team, Backman joined the Ducks prior to the 2019 season, and finished his Ducks career with a record of 284-232 (.550). The team made the playoffs three times, and advanced to two Atlantic League Championship Series (2019, 2021), winning it all in 2019.
Ford has spent the past 13 seasons on Long Island, the past nine as a player/coach.
“I am honored and excited,” Ford says. “I look forward to working with our exceptional staff and players to bring home a championship to Long Island.”
Ford’s 13 years with the Ducks are more than any other player in franchise history, and his run as a player/coach is the longest tenure in franchise annals as well. He has the most hits in team history with 1,036, ranking him third all-time in the Atlantic League. Additionally, he sits second all-time among Ducks players in batting average (.318, mininum of 1,000 at-bats), games played (877), runs batted in (511), runs scored (549), doubles (227) and total bases (1,541).
setting league singleseason records for hits (189) and games played (140) that season. In addition to his time with the Ducks, Ford spent parts of seven seasons at the Major League level, and in 519 big league games batted .268 with 35 home runs and 176 RBIs.
“Lew has been an outstanding representative of the Ducks organization over the past 15 years,” Boulton says. “He has earned this opportunity, and we are very excited to have him guiding our team on
The latest edition of the short film showcase is back at the Madison Theatre. With a lineup of classics from Asbury’s past combined with current international festival winners — and in many cases, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — audiences can get a look at these ‘smaller’ films that don’t often get a big screen showing. The fast-paced evening includes local spotlight selection ‘Across’ from Long Islandbased filmmaker Laura Sweeney It tells the dramatic story of three World War II widows on a road trip together to try and find healing, but instead wind up learning tough secrets. Another stand-out is the 2011 Academy Award nominee, ‘The Crush,’ a quirky drama about an 8-year-old boy and his infatuation with his teacher, from Irish director Michael Creagh. Author, comedy writer and former Friar’s Club archivist Barry Dougherty serves as guest host.
Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. $25. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) 323-4444.
Atlantic League. Additionally, he sits second all-time among Ducks the field.”
The most accomplished player Ford will pencil into the lineup is Major League veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who signed April 4. He appeared in 1,182 MLB games, and won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He totaled 109 homers, 449 RBIs and 69 stolen bases over an 11-year career.
The 47-year-old Central Islip resident played on the Ducks championship clubs in 2012, 2013 and 2019. He also helped lead the Flock to eight division titles and 11 postseason appearances as a player/coach. The outfielder was named the 2014 Atlantic League Player of the Year,
“Jackie is an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience in the game,” Ford says. “His resume speaks for itself. He’s excited to be here and we’re thrilled to have him.”
Bradley will patrol center field with speedy Nick Heath (42 steals) in left and Tyler Dearden in right. The infield features another former Major Leaguer, first baseman Frank Schwindel, who hit 22 in the bigs. Shortstop Ivan Castillo and third baseman Hector Gomez also have some MLB experience. Scott Kelly returns at second base, and Ford expects newcomer Rixon Wingrove to hit some dingers.
Behind the plate, Chance Sisco returns after belting 11 homers, including three in one game, with 33 RBIs in just 31
Bradley will patrol center field with speedy Nick Frank base, games.
“He’s a veteran catcher who calls a great game, and is a very productive hitter,” Ford says.
Stephen Woods Jr., who went 7-2 for the Ducks last season. There
Sisco will work with a starting pitching staff anchored by Stephen Woods Jr., who went 7-2 for the Ducks last season. There is also former MLB southpaw Wei-Yin Chen. A onetime teammate of Ford’s in Baltimore, Daniel Corcino, who spent the past two years with Lexington. And Chris Ellis, who got a taste of the Majors with 25 relief appearances.
“We have talented players and a great clubhouse,” Ford says.
Photos courtesy Long Island Ducksi
Photos (top): Catcher Chance Sisco had 33 RBIs in only 31 games last season.
(middle): Third baseman Hector Gomez is one of many Ducks with MLB experience.
(bottom): Long Island Ducks mascot ‘Quakerjack’ is a hit with fans of all ages.
Get a head start on beach season with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. We’re all eager for summertime to arrive, meanwhile Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue on the Paramount stage again. Join in their ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/ backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have celebrated the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for more than a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast.
Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY.com.
The acclaimed dance company visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, May 10, 8 p.m. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company, co-founded by dance icon and international superstar Arthur Mitchell, has toured the world, engaged communities and introduced young minds and bodies to the power of dance. With all its renown, this boundary-breaking, dynamic organization has maintained Mitchell’s core belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, DTH presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century.
The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. The dynamic program and music by Michael Nyman; Balanchine’s “Pas de Dix, with music by Alexander Glazuno; “Take Me With You,” with choreography by Robert Bondara, featuring Radiohead music; “Return,” choreographed by Robert Garland, with James Brown and Aretha Franklin tunes. Tickets start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 3, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, May 7-10, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE LOCUST VALLEY
LOCUST VALLEY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley, Condado de Nassau, Locust Valley, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Miniteatro de la Escuela Secundaria/Preparatoria
Locust Valley, 99 Horse Hollow. Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York en 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:30 para la transacción de negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes artículos:
1. A presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se necesitará para 2024-2025 año fiscal.
2. Discutir todos los puntos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados mediante máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.
3. Tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que dicha votación y elección del presupuesto se llevarán a cabo el martes, 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en los tres (3) Distritos Electorales, que se describen a continuación, momento en el cual las urnas estarán abiertas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal.2024-2025 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.
2. Aprobar la siguiente resolución apropiar y gastar fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital: SE RESUELVE: Se debe autorizar a la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación para apropiar y gastar el importe total máximo estimado de $3,700,000, de los cuales $1,181,227 son del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido por los votantes el 19 de mayo de 2015, y $2,518,773 son del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido por los votantes el 16 de mayo de 2017, cuyas
acciones no resultará en ningún aumento adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito, para los siguientes proyectos: mejoras en el estacionamiento y circuito de autobuses de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria Locust Valley, césped de la cancha de tenis de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria Locust Valley, reemplazo del techo del edificio administrativo, drenaje de emergencia y reemplazo de ventanas de un solo panel, reemplazo de caminos de acceso de asfalto de la Escuela Primaria Ann MacArthur y reemplazo de aceras y caminos de acceso de concreto de la Escuela Intermedia Bayville, así como el equipo original, maquinaria, aparatos y trabajos auxiliares o relacionados necesarios en relación con los mismos. siempre que los detalles y costos de los componentes de las mejoras de capital según lo establecido puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes según lo determine la Junta de La educación determinará qué es lo mejor para el Distrito.
3. Solo residentes del área de servicio de la biblioteca de Locust Valley: adoptar la resolución para la apropiación de la biblioteca de Locust Valley presentada para el año fiscal.2024-2025, en la cantidad de$1,664,262 aparecer en las máquinas de votación 21 de mayo de 2024, y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley esté autorizada a imponer el impuesto necesario sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos únicamente del antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 4, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York.
4. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación para los siguientes términos: a) dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres años que comenzarán el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizarán el 30 de junio de 2027. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. Los candidatos con el primer y segundo mayor número de votos serán elegidos para todos los mandatos que comienzan.1 de julio de 2024 y expiran el 30 de junio de 2027.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que una copia de la declaración del cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar (el 2024-2025 presupuesto propuesto) y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca Locust Valley para 2024-2025, excluyendo dinero
público, podrá ser obtenido por cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. comienzo 7 de mayo de 2024, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos en la Oficina del Distrito, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York y en cada escuela del Distrito. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto está exento de impuestos el valor tasado total en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrar: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en la lista; (b) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las peticiones para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la junta escolar deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024, entre las 9:00 y las 5:00 horas. Las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por al menos 44 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el mayor entre 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); debe indicar el nombre y residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y residencia del candidato.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio de conformidad con la Ley de Educación. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial de distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4)
años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Además, cualquier persona registrada en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin necesidad de registrarse. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación en cada uno de los tres distritos electorales, el 11 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 1:00 p. m. en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sabe o se demuestra, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. Además, el registro se llevará a cabo con el fin de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación a través de 14 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. en todos los días regulares durante los cuales la oficina del Secretario de Distrito esté en funcionamiento. El registro así preparado se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves.16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. entre semana, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y los sábados sólo con cita previa, y en el lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Oficina del Secretario de distrito, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, por correo electrónico a aldunne@locustvalleysch ools.org, o enviado por fax al (516) 277-5098. La solicitud de solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo
electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. en 25 de abril de 2024 para que se le emita una boleta para la votación y elección del presupuesto de 2024.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, aquellos votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley, pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, por correo electrónico a aldunne@locustvalleysch ools.org, o enviado por fax al (516) 277-5098. En dicha solicitud, el elector militar podrá indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de boleta militar original por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito. Para que a un votante militar se le emita una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. 25 de abril de 2024. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. en 21 de mayo de 2024 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se determina que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección.
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de
Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes,21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en cada uno de los tres (3) distritos electorales separados para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2024, y cualquier reunión especial de distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona puede tener su nombre incluido en dicho Registro siempre que se sepa o demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito celebrada después 21 de mayo de 2024. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de ausencia y correo temprano Las boletas se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 1 de abril de 2024. Es posible que el Secretario del Distrito no reciba una solicitud completa antes de 22 de abril de 2024 y dichas solicitudes deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para un ausente enviado por correo o correo temprano, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. Ausente Y principios las boletas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el martes, 21 de mayo de 2024. Una lista de personas a quienes ausente y correo temprano las boletas que se emitan estarán disponibles para su inspección en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves,16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. los días laborables anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual y en 21 de mayo de 2024, el día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado podrá, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito deberá ser transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o
una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de las elecciones. No se podrá impugnar el voto basándose en que el elector debería haber votado en ausencia. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se presente para votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de audiencia pública, votación del presupuesto y elección requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación, pero a más tardar 22 de marzo de 2024 a las 5:00 horas; debe estar mecanografiado o impreso en idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 111 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro del poder de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la propuesta, o cuando existe otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta. DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES
Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se han establecido distritos electorales en el distrito escolar. Los límites de los Distritos Electorales, según adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para votar serán los siguientes: Distrito Electoral de Bayville Escuela Intermedia Bayville, 50 Mountain Avenue, Bayville (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 6, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Distrito Electoral de Brookville: Salón Comunitario de la Iglesia Reformada de Brookville, 2 Brookville Road, Brookville (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 3, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Distrito Electoral de Locust Valley Escuela Primaria Ann
MacArthur, 100 Ryefield Road, Locust Valley (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 4, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Con fecha de 20 de marzo de 2024. Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE LOCUST VALLEY Alison Dunne, Secretaria del Distrito 145997
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LOCUST VALLEY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Locust Valley Central School District, Nassau County, Locust Valley, New York will be held in the MiniTheater of the Locust Valley Middle School/High School, 99 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York on May 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. for the transaction of business as authorized by Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To approve the following resolution to appropriate and expend funds from the Capital Reserve Fund: RESOLVED: Shall the Board of Education be authorized pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law to appropriate and expend the maximum estimated total amount of $3,700,000, of which
$1,181,227 is from the Capital Reserve Fund established by the voters on May 19, 2015, and $2,518,773 is from the Capital Reserve Fund established by the voters on May 16, 2017, which actions shall result in no additional increase to the taxpayers of the District, for the following projects: Locust Valley Middle School/High School parking lot and bus loop improvements, Locust Valley Middle School/High School tennis court turf, Administration Building roof replacement, emergency drain and single pane window replacement, Ann MacArthur Primary School asphalt driveway replacement, and Bayville Intermediate School concrete sidewalk and driveway replacement, as well as original equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, provided that the details and costs of the components of the capital improvements as set forth may be reallocated among such components as the Board of Education shall determine to be in the best interest of the District.
3. Locust Valley Library Service Area Residents Only: To adopt the resolution for the Locust Valley Library appropriation submitted for the fiscal year 2024-2025, in the amount of $1,664,262 to appear on the voting machines on May 21, 2024, and that the Board of Education of the Locust Valley Central School District be authorized to levy the necessary tax therefore on the taxable property only of former Union Free School District No. 4, Town of Oyster Bay, New York.
4. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for the following terms: a) two (2) members of the Board of Education to three-year terms commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. The candidates with the first and second highest vote tallies will be elected to the full terms commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget (the 2024-2025 proposed budget) and the Locust Valley Library’s budget for 2024-2025, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning May
7, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the District Office, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York and at each school house in the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of school board member must be filed with the District Clerk in the Administration Building, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York, not later than April 22, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 44 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. In addition, anyone registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. All other persons who wish to vote must register.
The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose
of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in each of the three election districts, on May 11, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Office of the District Clerk, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. Additionally, registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through May 14, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation. The register so prepared will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by pre-arranged appointment only, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Locust Valley Central School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to Office of the District Clerk, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, by email to aldunne@locustvalleysch ools.org, or fax sent to (516) 277-5098. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024 in order to be issued a ballot for the 2024 Budget Vote and Election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, those military voters who are qualified voters of the Locust Valley Central School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to Office of the District Clerk, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust
Valley, NY 11560, by email to aldunne@locustvalleysch ools.org, or fax sent to (516) 277-5098. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2024, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person may have their name placed on such Register provided they are known or prove to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 21, 2024.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 1, 2024. A completed application may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 22, 2024 and such applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee and early ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
A list of persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on Election Day. A challenge may not be made on the basis that the voter should have voted by absentee ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law but no later than March 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 111 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any
proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows:
Bayville Election District
Bayville Intermediate School, 50 Mountain Avenue, Bayville (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 6, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)
Brookville Election District: Community Hall of the Brookville Reformed Church, 2 Brookville Road, Brookville (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 3, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)
Locust Valley Election District
Ann MacArthur Primary School, 100 Ryefield Road, Locust Valley (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 4, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)
Dated: March 20, 2024 By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alison Dunne, District Clerk 145995
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-LONG ISLAND, Plaintiff,against- SEYMOUR COHEN, et.al. Defendants. INDEX NO. 610162/2023 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the situs of the real property. To Defendant Seymour Cohen YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Commencement of this lawsuit does not affect your rights as set forth in the validation notice. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: April 11, 2024, TERENZI & CONFUSIONE, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Lisa M. Confusione, 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 812-0800
The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage covering: 11 Evans Drive, Brookville, NY 11545. JUDGMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,996,991.69 plus interest. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE
New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully.
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on
how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.
To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1(800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website a t http://www.dfs.ny.go v. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT1, Plaintiff, Against DAVID KORNREICH, LISA KORNREICH, ET AL, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/15/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 5/24/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 5 Oak Street, Bayville, New York 11709, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Bayville, Town Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 29 Block 51 Lot 32 And 132. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $568,105.15 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611784/2019 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 3/8/2024 File Number: 19-301561 CA 146223
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT M. WALLACH A/K/A ROBERT WALLACH A/K/A BOBBY WALLACH A/K/A BOB WALLACH A/K/A ROBERT MATTHEW WALLACH, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order to Amend the Caption duly entered on February 2, 2017 and an Order Pursuant to CPLR 2004 Extending the Time to Set Sale and to Ratify Sale Nunc Pro Tunc and for the Appointment of a Successor Referee to Conduct the Sale duly entered on August 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as
219 Feeks Lane, Mill Neck, NY 11560. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Mill Neck, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 29, Block J and Lot 372. Approximate amount of judgment is $4,966,248.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007508/2014. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
George Esernio, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146383
LEGAL NOTICE MODIFICADA AVISO DE AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO DE MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH Y DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH QUE SE REALIZARÁ EL 21 DE MAYO DE 2024
POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la elección anual del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster BayEast Norwich se realizará en el ala de música de Oyster Bay High School, ubicada en 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm con los siguientes propósitos:
1. Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito para el año escolar que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024, que se identificará en la boleta electoral como Propuesta n.º 1.
2. Votar sobre las siguientes propuestas:
PROPUESTA N.º 2 (Gastos del Fondo de reserva de capitales para Tecnología)
SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster Bay-East Norwich a gastar la suma de: $ 415,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capitales para Tecnología establecido el 15 de mayo de 2018, con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: compra de iPads (jardín de infantes) y Chromebooks (3er y 8to grado); compra de tableros interactivos;
compra de computadoras portátiles para el personal. Todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.
PROPUESTA N.º 3 (Gastos del Fondo de reserva de capitales)
SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster Bay-East Norwich a gastar la suma de: $ 440,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capitales establecido el 16 de mayo de 2006 y enmendado el 17 de mayo de 2011, el 21 de mayo de 2013 y el 16 de mayo de 2017 con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: nuevos pisos y renovación de yeso de techos y paredes en Escuela Secundaria Oyster Bay; reemplazo del ventilador central principal/unidad de aire fresco en la Escuela Primaria Vernon; renovaciones de gimnasios en la Escuela Primaria Vernon; reemplazo de concreto en la Escuela Primaria Theodore Roosevelt; reemplazo de la iluminación exterior en la Escuela Primaria Theodore Roosevelt; y la instalación de cerraduras en las puertas de la Escuela Primaria Theodore Roosevelt. Todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.
3. Elegir dos miembros de la Junta de Educación; uno para un mandato que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2028 y otro para un mandato que comienza el 21 de mayo de 2024 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2025. El candidato que reciba el mayor número de votos será elegido para el mandato que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024. El candidato que reciba el siguiente mayor número de votos será elegido para el mandato que comienza el 21 de mayo de 2024.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto con el objetivo de analizar el presupuesto propuesto de gastos de los fondos para el año escolar 2024-2025 se llevará a cabo el 7 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:30 pm en el auditorio de Oyster Bay High School o a distancia, si está legalmente permitido. La forma condensada de la propuesta de presupuesto y el texto de todas las demás propuestas que aparecerán en la máquina de votación y una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2024-2025 para fines escolares, especificando los propósitos y Se preparará el monto de cada uno y se pondrán a
disposición copias de los mismos, previa solicitud, para cualquier residente del distrito en cada escuela del Distrito entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm los 14 días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección para el 21 de mayo de 2024, excluyendo sábados, domingos y feriados, y en dicha elección. También se notifica que, de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito debe adjuntar un informe de exenciones al presupuesto sugerido. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se mostrará cómo el valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la elección anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Oyster Bay-East Norwich se realizará en el ala de música de Oyster Bay High School, ubicada en 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm. con los siguientes propósitos:
1. Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados de la biblioteca pública para el año escolar que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024. 2. Elegir un miembro para que sea fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las copias del presupuesto propuesto para la biblioteca se pondrán a disposición, previa solicitud, de cualquier residente en el mostrador de consulta de la Biblioteca Pública de Oyster Bay-East Norwich, ubicada en 89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm, y de 1:00 pm a 4:00 pm durante los 14 días inmediatamente previos a la elección del 21 de mayo de 2024, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, y también en la elección anual.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación, según lo estipulado por la Ley de Educación, y las urnas estarán habilitadas para votar desde las 7:00 am hasta las 9:00 pm y
durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos. Por medio del presente, se autoriza e instruye a la secretaria del Distrito a imprimir las etiquetas de voto necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en el formato que más se aproxime a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las nominaciones de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y del fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca se deberán realizar mediante una solicitud firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito, y se deberán presentar en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito en el Edificio Administrativo en 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm, a más tardar el lunes 22 de abril de 2024 a las 5:00 pm. Estas solicitudes deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Para la Junta de Educación, el candidato que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán considerados electos para el cargo. Para la Biblioteca, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será considerado electo para el cargo. La Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su falta de disposición para desempeñar las funciones.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se permite el registro de votantes calificados de este Distrito para esta elección anual del Distrito en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo en 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, de 8:00 am a 1:00 pm y de 2:00 pm a 4:00 pm, de lunes a viernes, hasta el 16 de mayo de 2024 inclusive. El registro también se llevará a cabo en James H. Vernon School, 880 Oyster Bay Road, East Norwich, Nueva York y en Theodore Roosevelt School, 150 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, de 8:00 am a 12:00 pm y de 1:00 pm a 4:00 pm, de lunes a viernes, hasta el 16 de mayo de 2024 inclusive. Se preparará y presentará un registro en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, y dicho registro estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm durante los cinco días previos al día establecido para la elección, excepto los domingos, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024 con cita, como así también en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA
que el registro incluirá: (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado con anterioridad para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2019-2022) previos a la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) a los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá durante el horario de votación en la reunión anual del Distrito el 21 de mayo de 2024 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 21 de mayo de 2024.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas de ausente y por correo anticipado electorales por ausencia para la elección del distrito escolar y para la elección del fideicomisario de la biblioteca se podrán realizar en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito. La secreteria del Distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia y por correo no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección. Además, la secretaria del Distrito debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo postal al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a su representante designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar por correo una boleta electoral de voto por ausencia, la secretaria del Distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. Una lista de todas las personas ara quienes se les habran emitido boletas en ausencia y por correo anticipado estara ara las que se emitieron votos por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito durante los cinco días previos a la elección, excepto el domingo La elegibilidad para votar mediante voto por ausencia y por correo anticipado se determinará de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 2018-a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares
que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido del registro, de la solicitud de boleta electoral o la boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de los votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar (esta última debe entregarse únicamente por correo postal o en persona) deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 pm el 26 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales militares no serán escrutadas, a menos que (1) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes del cierre de la votación el día de la elección y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otro organismo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o bien (2) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 pm del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección.
Fecha: 25 de abril de 2024
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK RITA BIZZARRO SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO 146549
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LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY TO BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District will be held in the music wing of the Oyster Bay High School, located at 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM for the following purposes: 1. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for the school year beginning July 1, 2024 which shall be identified on the ballot as Proposition No. 1. 2. To vote on the following propositions:
PROPOSITION NO.2 (Technology Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure): SHALL the Board of Education of the Oyster Bay East Norwich Central School District be authorized to expend: $415,000 from the Technology Capital Reserve Fund established on May 15, 2018 for the purpose of performing the following projects: purchase of iPads (Kindergarten) and Chromebooks (3rd and 8th grade); purchase of interactive boards; purchase of staff laptops, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.
PROPOSITION NO.3
(Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure): SHALL the Board of Education of the Oyster Bay East Norwich Central School District be authorized to expend $440,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16, 2006 and amended on May 17, 2011 and May 21, 2013 and May 16, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: new flooring, and ceiling and wall plaster renovation at Oyster Bay High School; main central fan/fresh air unit replacement at Vernon Elementary School; gymnasium renovations at Vernon Elementary School; concrete replacement at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; replacement of exterior lighting at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; and installation of door locks at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.
3. To elect two members of the Board of Education; one for a term commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028 and one for a term commencing May 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes will be elected to the term starting July 1,2024. The candidate receiving the next largest number of votes will be elected to the term starting May 21, 2024.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public
budget hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 2024-2025 will be held May 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the Oyster Bay High School auditorium or remotely, if legally permissible.
The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any resident in the district at each school house in the District between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM during the period of the 14 days immediately preceding said election for May 21, 2024, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election.
Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library will be held in the music wing of the Oyster Bay High School, located at 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM for the following purposes:
1. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Public Library for the school year beginning July 1, 2024.
2. To elect one member of the Board of Library Trustees for a term of five (5) years beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the copies
of the proposed library budget will be made available, upon request, to any resident at the Reference Desk of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, located at 89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York between the hours of 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 PM during the period of the 14 days immediately preceding said election of May 21, 2024, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the nominations for the Board of Education member and Board of Library Trustee shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and filed with the District Clerk, Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM no later than 5 PM on Monday, April 22, 2024. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. For the Board of Education, the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to the office. For the Library, the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to the office. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the registration of the qualified voters of this District for said annual District election is permitted in the District Clerk’s Office, located in the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York, during the hours of 8:00AM and 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, up to and including May
16, 2024 Registration shall also take place at the James H. Vernon School, 880 Oyster Bay Road, East Norwich, New York, and the Theodore Roosevelt School, 150 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, up to and including May 16, 2024.
A register will be prepared and will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, by appointment only on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and at each polling place on election day.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2019-2022) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting on May 21, 2024 for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 21, 2024.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee and early mail ballots for the school district election and for the library trustee election may be applied for at the District Clerk’s Office. Applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed
absentee or early mail voter ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application no later than six (6) days before the vote. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday. Eligibility to vote by absentee and early mail ballot will be determined in accordance with the provisions of New York State Education Law §§2018-a and 2018e.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms (the latter of which is to be delivered only by mail or in person) must be received in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.
Dated: APRIL 25, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK
RITA BIZZARRO DISTRICT CLERK 146547
Dear Great Book Guru, Sea Cliff is beautiful all times of the year, but spring is an especially wonderful time with tulips abounding and cherry trees blossoming. As always, my thoughts turn to a quest for a good book while enjoying the beauty around me, something meaningful and good for discussion.
Enraptured in Sea Cliff
Dear Enraptured in Sea Cliff, I recently read a book a number of friends and family recommended: “All the Sinners Bleed,” by S.A. Cosby. Set in a fictional town in rural Virginia, the novel opens with a school shooting. The shooter is a young Black man who targets only one person, a beloved schoolteacher. Titus Crowne, recently elected as the first Black sheriff of the town, faces pressure from all sides as he investigates this murder. The case quickly becomes racially charged when the
young shooter is killed, and evidence reveals a series of murders going back decades.
ANN DIPIETRO
Titus, a former FBI agent, had returned to his hometown with hopes of changing the existing criminal justice system which is plagued with widespread corruption. His election was a surprise to many, and his supporters become dismayed when he is reluctant to pursue justice for the young man. A local neo-Confederate group attempts to overthrow his election and threatens his family with violence. Throughout, Titus must deal with childhood friends and enemies who call upon him to bring order to a town that is ready to explode with past and present vitriol. A disturbing but worthwhile read. Highly recommended!
Would you like to ask the Great Book Guru for a book suggestion? Contact her at annmdipietro@gmail.com.
James Raymond Fitzgerald, 72, of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Locust Valley, died on April 10. Survived by loving spouse Linda Blackwell Fitzgerald. Cherished father to Brian J. Fitzgerald (Mary), James R. Fitzgerald III, Lindsey F. Kelly (Bryan), Ashley F. Nesi (Roland) and stepfather to Austin Ferraro (Ashley).
Adored grandfather to Taylor, Mary, Ryan, Annabelle, Georgia, Connor and Hannah. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Linda Giacalone Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald obtained a mathematics degree from St John’s University in 1971 and thereafter joined Chase Bank. In
1977, he was presented with the David Rockefeller Presidential Award for outstanding financial contribution to Chase Bank and became one of the youngest senior vice presidents in their bank history.
Over his 40-year career in commercial real estate banking Fitzgerald oversaw lending for some of the most iconic development projects in New York City and abroad. He was an avid golfer, boater and enjoyed time spent in his pool, reading. He loved animals, most especially his 13 dogs, and he was a great friend to so many. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date to be determined.
Josephine Paniccia, 84, of Muttontown, died on April 21. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Diane Perciballi (Mauro), Carlo (Jeanne), Albert (Fran), and Linda Tsiolis (Chris).
Cherished grandmother of Stefanie, Alyssa, CJ, Joseph, Nicole, Christopher, Daniela, Samantha, Juliana, Albert, Ste-
phen, Chris, and Anthony. Also survived by many loving relatives, and friends. Visiting was held at Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass held at St. Dominic RC Chapel. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer Association.
Iam an avid reader. For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased the feeling of escape I find in a book I enjoy. Good books make you smile. But great books? They make you think. And I like to think.
As a junior in high school, I read “The Great Gatsby” for the first time, and was instantly enthralled. I decided at 16 it was the best thing I’d ever read, and I’ve yet to be persuaded otherwise. Why it took me as long as it did to pick up another one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s works is beyond me. And it’s honestly a shame. I find, in the midst of my young adult years, that I finally understand why his words left an impression on me — but thanks to an entirely different book.
Let’s talk about “This Side of Paradise.”
It was Fitzgerald’s first novel, released in 1920, examining the life and morality of Amory Blaine, an attractive middleclass student. The story mostly details
Amory’s experiences in college at Princeton University and thereafter, exploring his relationships with friends, a Catholic priest, and several young women, who could only be thought of today as flappers — you know, fashionable ladies who flouted convention. Amory is arrogant, and certainly hard to like. Yet for some reason, I found myself enjoying his whimsical naivete when it comes to life.
The novel was an instant hit, becoming particularly popular among college students. Fitzgerald was just 23 at the time of its publication, the new face of “youth in revolt.”
romantic relationships that ended as quickly and poetically as they had begun.
It makes sense why some may not like “This Side of Paradise.” But I feel as though I completely understand Amory’s experiences. He loved to write. He loved to think. He wanted the best for himself, and he imagined a life that he felt was obtainable.
A s a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.
It attracted criticism from so-called “social conservatives” because of the attention he brought to young people. Seen as immoral, undisciplined and self-indulgent, Fitzgerald’s generation sparked a wave of change — not only for young men, but certainly for young women.
While reveling in the wonders of his youth, Amory Blaine faced setbacks that changed the trajectory of his life. His parents died. His closest confidant, a monsignor, also died. And he had a handful of
“Everything was hallowed by the haze of his own youth,” Fitzgerald writes of Amory, a simple yet powerful statement that affectively summarizes young adulthood.
Amory’s plight — and his enduring yearn to become someone that matters — is really what being young is all about, isn’t it?
As a 22-year-old — and a member of the infamous Gen Z — I know as well as anyone how the rest of the world views people my age.
We’re seen questionably — frowned upon, even. We think differently. Act differently. And want the best not only for ourselves, but also for the world around us. And when we watch things that we care about get stripped away, it’s hard not to feel angry.
We may swim against tides, but we
don’t act wiser than we are, because we can’t possibly know of things we’ve yet to experience.
In many ways, we’re just like Amory Blaine. You may not like what we have to say. You may question our morals and our actions, but I believe we live our lives with great intention.
“This Side of Paradise” isn’t Fitzgerald’s best work. It’s a great read, but as he got older and wiser, he produced better. He is regarded today as a great American novelist, but his debut was just a taste of what was to come.
“I know myself,” Amory cries at the end of the novel. “But that is all.”
Could there be any truer words?
People like me, people in my generation, are at the same point in our lives as Amory, or even perhaps Fitzgerald. We, too, are hallowed by the haze of our youth.
We aren’t asking you to agree with us, but rather to view us as you once viewed yourself.
We will become who we are meant to be, in time. And one day, we will find our side of paradise.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.
Yes, we can — and must — work together
ipartisanship works! Republicans and Democrats in Congress answered the call of history. We fought back against Putin, Iran, the terrorists, the scourge of fentanyl and, most important, Russia’s campaign of deceit and disinformation (and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene).
The House of Representatives passed a legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, with broad bipartisan support, by a vote of 311-112.
The legislation was passed by the Senate and then signed by President Biden. Ukraine is already receiving much-needed military equipment.
The bills will provide weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine; replenish U.S. weapons, stocks and facilities; provide the systems necessary to protect Israel from further missile attacks while addressing humanitarian aid in Gaza and elsewhere in the world (especially the Sudan); and help protect the IndoPacific, including Taiwan.
Greene threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson if he dared to bring the
bill to the floor, and she was joined by other extremists. In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, I promised my support for Johnson if he did his job and called the aid bill for a vote. I guaranteed it would pass.
I had recently returned from a weeklong trip as part of a congressional delegation to Ukraine, Poland and Moldova. My meetings with Ukrainian President Zelensky, his military advisers, local officials and civilians convinced me more than ever that the United States and its allies must stop Vladimir Putin now, before American men and women in uniform are forced to defend NATO soil in Europe.
sanship, but his lies and propaganda have fed it, giving rise to these isolationist extremists who would rather America do nothing with democracy on the line.
Our support for Taiwan sends a message to China that we recognize its desire to take over the island, which would giving the Chinese superior market power and greater control of the world’s busiest sea lanes.
I told extremist Texas Rep. Chip Roy, ‘People . . . don’t want us fighting with each other.’
I once again spoke out strongly against the decades-long Russian disinformation campaign on social media, encouraging Americans to fight among themselves. I pointed out that the ultraextremist Greene and others have been parroting Putin’s propaganda and lies for months.
Greene did everything she could to torpedo the aid bills. Republican Congressman Ken Buck told CNN that “Moscow Marjorie has reached a new low … She is just mouthing Russian propaganda.” Other Republican leaders confirmed the same.
Putin didn’t invent American parti-
And I’m gratified that we were able to pass the Israel aid package, because a lot of the funding is targeted to replenishing weapons stockpiles — as well as helping Israel prepare for a potential multifront war with more air-defense systems. I’m proud, too, that we included millions of dollars for much-needed humanitarian aid in Gaza.
I also sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken a letter urging him to take swift action to #BringOmerHome. Omer Neutra, an IDF tank commander whose family lives in Plainview, was serving near the Gaza border when he was taken hostage during the attack on Oct. 7. We must exhaust all possible options to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas.
I clashed with ultra-extremist Texas Congressman Chip Roy as I spoke on the House floor, urging members to find
common ground and work together to solve the crisis at the border. Roy kept interrupting me, shouting his divisive comments until he was finally gaveled down from the speaker’s chair.
“I see the people up here in the gallery today,” I said. “People watch television, they read the newspaper, and they’re sick of this. They don’t want us fighting with each other. They don’t want histrionics and hyperbole. They want us to sit down and negotiate a settlement.”
Now, let’s fix the border! I was recently appointed co-chair of Democrats for Border Security, and I’m working to get Democrats all on the same page to bring “order to the border.”
I was proud to have kept my promise to a group of Long Island parents who had lost a child to the scourge of fentanyl overdoses. I told them at a meeting three weeks ago that I would do everything I could to pass the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, which targets the entire illicit fentanyl supply chain. We included the bill in the overall aid package, and the Senate agreed.
These last few weeks have bolstered my belief that Congress needs to get back to the basics of legislating, negotiating and working together to solve the problems that the people of America demand we solve.
Last month marked a pivotal moment for New York state — a moment that extended far beyond the numbers and legislative details of a state budget.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature delivered a beacon of hope for our communities by including in the state budget a groundbreaking initiative to support local news organizations in the form of a tax credit, modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act.
At the heart of this legislation lies a profound acknowledgment: Local journalism is not just about reporting news; it’s about safeguarding the health of both our democracy and our communities.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the bill’s sponsor in the upper chamber, aptly captured the essence of this endeavor, emphasizing that “a thriving local news industry is vital to the health of our democracy.” With bipartisan cooperation and a shared commitment to our communities, the initiative underscores the fundamental role that local journalists play in keeping our
democracy vibrant and informed.
What does this legislation mean for our neighborhoods and towns? It means that we, as a society, are recognizing the value of — and investing in — the storytellers who bring our communities together: the journalists who uncover local stories, amplify diverse voices, and hold leaders accountable.
The Empire State Local News Coalition, founded earlier this year, spearheaded this legislative achievement by organizing more than 200 local newspapers across the state. The coalition’s tireless efforts moved the Local Journalism Sustainability Act to the forefront of legislative priorities.
“It is really an astounding legislative accomplishment,” Hoylman-Sigal told members of the New York Press Association last weekend in a Zoom appearance. “After stalling for years, our Local Journalism Sustainability Act really didn’t catapult into a top legislative priority” until “the founding of the Empire State Local News Coalition. That coalition … mobilized hundreds of newspapers and a broad range of stakeholders from around the country.”
To the Editor:
My mother, Vivian Schachter, moved into the Regency Assisted Living facility, in Glen Cove, in December 2019. From the first day, I was in love with the place! Lots of activities, good meals, but the best part was the staff. So loving, so supportive, so caring.
Over the years, I was amazed when Mom and I would walk down the hall, and every staff member we passed would say, “Hi, Vivian!” (Even those who had little to no contact with Mom greeted her by name.) So take a bow and thank you, Director Stella Shank, Erica Ferrara, Violetta Gromul, Amanda Mercer, Pat Marone, Gloria Mosquera, Larry Bernardo, Patricia Schumutzer, Natacha Germain, Richie Brown, Jada Rose Rugel, Edis Canales and the rest of the dedicated Regency staff.
Mom passed on April 7, but I will be forever grateful for the angels who took care of her for the past four-plus years!
SAUL SCHACHTER
Sea Cliff
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column “The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero” (April 11-17): How mature of Donald Trump to demonstrate great “dignity and respect” to Detective Jonathan Diller’s family, who my heart goes out to. But the question begs to be asked why Trump never showed an ounce of compas-
Zach Richner, founder of the Empire State Local News Coalition — and a director of Richner Communications, the parent company of Herald Community Newspapers — expressed profound gratitude to the legislators who championed this cause. In addition to Hoylman-Sigal’s unwavering leadership, Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly sponsor Carrie Woerner all played pivotal roles in turning this vision into reality.
New York’s leadership on this issue sets a powerful example for the nation. Other states — blue, red or purple — now have a template to follow, as does the federal government, where the Community News and Small Business Support Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. While there is still work to be done in crafting the final regulations governing this tax credit, let’s celebrate this milestone. And let’s continue to champion the indispensable role of local journalism in shaping the future of our communities — and our nation.
sion to the families of the Capitol and Washington, D.C., police officers who died after Jan. 6? Not to mention the surviving Capitol police, who still suffer due to the trauma they experienced that day.
Please wake up, people, and see Trump for who he is: a self-serving narcissist.
JOSIE MARINO Lynbrook
How about a street naming?
To the Editor:
The financial outpouring for Detective Diller was outstanding. But I hope Peter King, with his relationship with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, will support renaming Detective Diller’s street in Massapequa in his
Hempstead Harbor is on the verge of becoming a major energy hub, not only for Long Island, but also for the state. What’s missing is an information center that will filter through all the energy plans and proposals that will intersect in one small community, and communicate the potential impact of these projects so that local residents aren’t left in the dark.
To meet the state’s goal of adding 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to Long Island’s grid system, several things need to happen, including upgrading the antiquated grid and building large-scale battery energy storage systems. All of this requires comprehensive planning and coordination — which is not happening.
Glenwood Landing, a community on the eastern shore of Hempstead Harbor, has become a critical focal point in this effort. But local officials and community reps around the harbor have largely been left wondering about timelines and construction impacts. The various players don’t appear to be coordinating with one another, and the environmen-
tal review process being used is fragmented in such a way that, despite multiple efforts at the local level, the potential cumulative impact of all these projects is unknown.
In June 2023, the New York Independent System Operator announced that a $3.3 billion contract had been awarded to NY Transco/ Propel NY Energy to, among other things, run a series of high-voltage underwater cables through Hempstead Harbor to a substation in Glenwood Landing. This was done without any notice to or input from the municipalities that surround the harbor.
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e look for ways to improve water quality and protect the marine habitat.
Then, at a meeting last September, officials representing Beacon Wind — one of the major wind developers that will feed the grid — assured municipal and environmental representatives from around Hempstead Harbor that there were no plans for underwater cables in the harbor.
In December 2022, Jupiter Power submitted a building application to the Town of Oyster Bay for a 275-megawatt battery energy storage system in Glenwood Landing. Around the same time, another company had discussed building another battery energy storage system a few thousand feet away, in the
honor. This would be a lasting tribute to him and his family.
RICH MORICCO East Meadow
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself”: Kremer supports Sen. Chuck Schumer’s view that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more concerned about himself than about Israel. What Schumer has said has nothing to do with “Bibi’s” alleged corruption. What Schumer was really doing was attempting to placate the virulent antisemitism that has take root in the Democratic Party among radical Islamists. What is Netanyahu to do about Gaza?
Before the Oct. 7 massacre of 1,200 Israelis, Israel took a hands-off approach to Gaza. What did the people of Gaza do? They elected the terrorist group Hamas, which then used the aid that should have been used for the people of Gaza to build a huge underground system of tunnels — which some say is larger than the New
Town of North Hempstead portion of Glenwood Landing, but has not yet submitted a building permit application. When questioned, representatives of Jupiter Power said they were unaware of the possibility of a competitor’s facility down the road, and were even unaware of the contract for underwater cables that had been awarded by NY ISO.
Meanwhile, the Nassau County Department of Public Works is in the midst of a $12 million reconstruction of Shore Road along the eastern shore of Hempstead Harbor, through which the proposed high-voltage cables must run. But when questioned, NY Transco was unaware of this project.
Just as the various components of the electrical grid are necessarily interconnected, the environmental reviews of all these projects should be, too. While the offshore wind farms fall under a federal environmental review process, the cables for the upgrade of the electrical grid fall under the state’s purview, and the battery storage facilities fall under town environmentalreview processes. Reviewing the impact of each interconnected piece of the puzzle on its own, without looking at the collective impact as a whole, defeats the
very purpose of environmental reviews. Since 1986, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor has worked to restore the harbor to its full ecological and economic potential. Currently, CSHH, in partnership with local governments, is focused on implementing large-scale restoration projects, such as working with the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee to implement a federal grant proposal that will add approximately two million oysters to the harbor over the next three years. Other programs and proposed projects continue to address ways to improve water quality and protect the marine habitat. It is critical that the installation of underwater cables and other energy initiatives fully consider these efforts.
CSHH is fully supportive of the state’s renewable energy goals, as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. While a lot of energy is going into achieving climate goals, however, all the players must direct sufficient energy to understanding local community efforts, generating a meaningful cumulative impact analysis, and creating an effective communication network that avoids the siloing of individual energy projects.
Carol DiPaolo is the water-monitoring coordinator of the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor.
York City transit system, in some places under hospitals (with human shields) — to acquire and store munitions and to use that system to launch attacks on Israel.
The massacre on Oct. 7 was the equivalent of 35,000 Americans being killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Do you think we would tolerate a foreign entity telling us what our response should be? Netanyahu is not the villain here. Hamas is. It has killed a number of hostages, and is holding others, including Americans. Israel’s rightful negotiating stance should be: the unconditional release of all hostages and the return of all bodies of the dead, or face total destruction. Israel has already demonstrated surgical restraint in dealing with the civilian population. Hamas was gutless because it targeted civilians and not the Israeli military.
Growing up in the late 1950s and early ’60s, we knew from our fathers of Hitler’s Holocaust. We knew what “Never again” meant. Yet here we are, 80 years later, and antisemitism has raised its ugly head, this time on American soil. For the radical Islamists there is no two-state solution. It has been offered time and again and refused. The first time was when Israel was created in 1947.
Former President Donald Trump is a strong supporter of Israel. He brokered the Abraham Accords. But for the radical Islamists, there is only one solution,
the same as Hitler’s. They hate the Abraham Accords, because they don’t want peace. They can’t even tolerate a small Jewish state the size of New Jersey. As former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said many years ago, there will be peace only when the radicals love their children more than they hate the chil -
dren of Jews. Netanyahu does not threaten the existence of Israel; it is the mealy-mouthed apologists for Hamas in this country who are the threat to Israel.
Just because a business is small doesn’t mean it isn’t important. The small businesses on our island are 50% of our economy. These businesses are part of the fabric of our communities. They’re vital. We’ve been proudly supporting our small businesses since 2014 with cost-saving programs and services. Show your support, too, by shopping locally during Small Business Week (and all year long). It’s no small thing to let them know they matter.