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Three students from Hicksville High School were selected as winners in this year’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Pictured from left are: First-Place winner Patrick LaBarca, Faiqa Ali, who won Second Place,and Melanie Unger, who won Third Place.

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VFW Names Voice Of Democracy Essay Contest Winners

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icksville High School students participated in the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each year, students write an essay focused on an annual theme. This year’s theme was “Is this the Country the Founders Envisioned?”

Veterans from the William M. Gouse Jr. VFW Post 3211 in Hicksville read the student essays and selected the student winners. Congratulations to freshmen, Patrick LaBarca who was selected as the first-place winner at Hicksville High School.

His audio essay will be submitted to the regional competition which includes all Nassau County School Districts.

See the rest of the story on page 24.

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Curtain Never Falls On Assessment Political Theater

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he debates over an appointed versus elected assessor have been around ever since municipalities had to modernize the way they evaluate private properties for the purpose of raising taxes.

It’s also an issue of exceeding interest to the many who pay property taxes in the county. And as this is an election year, with Democratic County Executive Laura Curran facing reelection, it’s certain to become an election issue as her assessment policy continues to be scrutinized by the Republican Majority in the Legislature.

Curran took office in 2018 with a promise to fix what she called a broken assessment system and restore fairness and accuracy. Under her predecessor, Republican Edward Mangano, the rolls had been frozen in 2011, and there arose a discrepancy between the static market values used by the county to determine the assessed value and the actual market value spurred by a rising real estate market. Many homeowners grieved their assessment before the county’s Assessment Review Commission (ARC), a body that settled disputes.

In March 2018, the county executive unfroze the rolls and also hired David Moog of Queens as the county assessor to begin a reassessment of the more than 400,000 residential and commercial properties on the county rolls. Reaching out to a non-county resident reflected the reality that few were certified and qualified under the exacting standards of the International Institute of Assessing Officers.

In September of that year, Curran signed an executive order requiring Moog “to set the county’s levels of assessment for the January 2019 tentative assessment roll for tax year 2020/2021 to maximize assessment accuracy and integrity, enable the county to defend successfully against ratio challenges and avoid the need for mass settlements at the ARC and payment of excessive refunds.”

Reassessment was not without controversy. In a widely-cited study, Newsday determined that about 65 percent of Nassau property owners will see an increase as a result of the county executive’s policy.

Two recent moves by Curran have

Legislator John Ferretti makes a point as he’s watched by Republican colleagues, from left: Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, Laura Schaefer and Steve Rhoads at a press conference calling for an elected assessor.

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raised the ire of her Republican oppo- could not garner the two Democratic nents. First, she froze the assessment votes needed to override the veto. rolls for the 2022-23 tax year, citing Nicolello was careful to say at the what she called in an interview with conference that he was not attacking Anton Media Group the “huge spike Laveman, stating. “She’s a nice in home sales and huge leaps in their person. But she’s not an assessor. market value because of folks moving She’s not certified. She simply does out from the city.” not have the qualifications currently She added, “You have chaos in to serve as an assessor. It’s our unthe residential market, which is a derstanding that she’s taking classes. good kind of chaos, and chaos in the That does not qualify her to serve as commercial market, which is unsetassessor. Just as taking law classes tling. So I figured, let’s keep a little bit does not qualify you to be a judge.” of certainty in uncertain times for all Nicolello charged that “The of our property owners.” reassessment process has been Second, Curran appointed nothing short of a mess. the chair of the ARC, There is nobody that is Robin Laveman, to rebeing held responsible. place Moog as county We need an assessor The reassessment assessor. Moog, process has been nothing who is responsible to the people.” citing ill health, has short of a mess. We Legislator John been moved to an need an assessor who Ferretti called advisory position. is responsible to reassessment “flawed Laveman has to the people. from the onset” and be approved by the —Presiding Officer called the resolution legislature, and if she is Richard Nicolello rejected, can serve in an of the elected assessor an acting capacity for six months. opportunity for residents “to On Jan. 12, Presiding Officer have a voice...to say, ‘You know what?

Richard Nicolello (R–New Hyde Park) We’re tired of calling the Department stood in front of the County Executive of Assessment and getting no one and Legislative Building with three to answer the phone. We’re tired of colleagues to criticize Laveman’s leaving messages with the county appointment and announce the assessor, and getting no response. We intention of introducing a bill to put don’t accept the fact that our property a resolution on the 2021 Election Day taxes have skyrocketed, while the ballot to reinstall the elected assessor. county assessor did not hold a single Nassau County voters, in a 2008 meeting with the public to explain referendum, eliminated the position. what’s going on.’ ” Two years ago, the Majority intro“The bottom line is that when duced a resolution to restore the elect- Laura Curran campaigned for ed post, again via referendum. It was office, she said the reason why the vetoed by Curran, and the Majority, assessment system was broken was which holds an 11-8 edge in the body, because we had a frozen roll, we

Robin Laveman has been nominated by the county executive to be the next county assessor.

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had mass settlements and we had an unqualified assessor,” said Legislator Steve Rhoads. “And after this entire process, what did we end up with?

Mass settlements. A frozen roll. And now, the recommended appointment of an assessor who is not qualified.

What we saw over the course of the last two-and-a-half years, after being promised an accurate, transparent and fair assessment process, was anything but.”

In a statement, Curran said, “Ms. Laveman is extremely qualified to take on this new role, having overhauled the Assessment Review Commission’s outdated operations and streamlining processes and procedures. She also ensured transparency and accessibility for residents by implementing various outreach and education opportunities. I look forward to the Legislature’s swift action on Ms. Laveman’s appointment, making her the first woman to hold the position in the over 80 year history of the department.”

Reacting to the press conference, county spokesperson Christine Geed stated, “While the county executive is focused on distributing vaccines to protect residents and bring our businesses back, the Republican Majority is focused on playing politics with assessment. Further, if the Republican Majority wanted an elected county assessor, then they shouldn’t have led the charge to turn the position into an appointed one back in 2008.”

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Great Neck Scout Troop Honors Scoutmaster’s 25th Year

he Great Neck Boy Scout Troop 10 hosted a Court of Honor Ceremony at the Red Brook Road side of Kings Point Park just before the Park District halted group gatherings for the upcoming winter.

This Court of Honor ceremony was particularly meaningful since the boys had the opportunity to honor their dedicated and respected Scoutmaster, Dr. Dwight (“Doc”) Rosenstein for his 25th anniversary as Scoutmaster of Troop 10. They also gave tribute to their committee chairperson, Effie Misoulis who was retiring after sharing many years of service with the troop.

For more than 25 years, generations of boys who were fortunate enough to be a part of Troop 10 learned life lessons and wilderness and survival skills from Doc. Many of the older Scouts including 21 Eagle Scouts credit Doc for his wisdom and guidance, which bolstered their emotional maturity and leadership skills. Some of the boys came from challenging circumstances, but their lives were turned around by being in Troop 10. Doc shared the story of his hiking stick which was a gift many years ago from a Troop 10 Eagle Scout whose difficult childhood was transformed by being a part of their Troop. For decades, boys under Doc’s leadership have overcome physical and mental challenges designed to foster leadership skills including planning, reviewing and evaluating and communication resulting in enhanced competence and confidence. Sharing these experiences, the scouts develop

The Great Neck Boy Scout Troop 10 hosted a Court of Honor Ceremony at the Red Brook Road side of Kings Point Park. strong bonds of friendship. Numerous camping trips (around 6 overnights per year), outdoor adventures and community service projects provided the platform for teaching life skills.

Doc equips the older Scouts with knowledge and teaching skills, who then impart their knowledge to the younger ones. With his gentle wisdom, Doc has helped the Scouts of Troop 10 to mature into model citizens.

During this Court of Honor, the Scouts also gave tribute to Misoulis, who retired after sharing a decade of service to the troop. With 30-plus registered Scouts organized into five

Scoutmaster, Dr. Dwight Rosenstein and committee chairperson Effie Misoulis were honored for their dedication to Troop 10.

(Photos courtesy of Troop 10)

Patrols, Misoulis’ administrative and organizational skills were invaluable to Troop 10. Despite her busy schedule, she still took time every year to put together a colorful calendar of the Troop’s scheduled activities along with photos of the boys’ adventures. A mother of a son who became an Eagle Scout under Doc’s leadership in 2014, Effie generously continued giving thousands of hours to Troop 10. Upon Misoulis’ retirement, it is fitting that a number of parents have stepped up to fill the many roles that Effie performed so well.

Troop 10 expressed their admiration for and gratitude to Doc and Misoulis by presenting them with personalized plaques and gifts of appreciation during the heartwarming ceremony. They plan to hold a formal 25th anniversary celebration with many of Doc’s friends from Nassau County’s Theodore Roosevelt Scout Council in the near future.

A Court of Honor is the Boy Scout’s equivalent of a school awards ceremony. Three times a year, the Scouts are honored for their advancements in rank and other achievements they have earned. The ceremony began with a Presentation of the Colors by a Scout Color Guard. Next, leadership was passed from the outgoing Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) to the incoming one. A Senior Patrol Leader is voted in by the senior scouts to be the head youth leader for the year. Having previously

held many leadership positions, he is among the most experienced Scouts in the troop. During this Court of Honor, after the outgoing SPL shared a few words of reflection, he turned the ceremony over to the new SPL who introduced the youth leaders who will run the troop with him. They included the Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Scribe, Quartermaster, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, Instructor and Webmaster.

Five new Scouts were welcomed into the troop. As for Rank Advancements, three boys advanced to the basic Scout Rank, four to Tenderfoot, three to Second Class, one to First Class, one to Star Scout and two to Life Scouts.

Many scouts received numerous merit badges and other awards.

This ceremony followed the Park District COVID-19 guidelines by restricting attendance to only the Scouts and Troop 10 leaders, some of whom served as photographers and videographers during the ceremony.

Troop 10 is proud to acknowledge the support of the Great Neck Park District Commissioners for allowing us to hold our meetings at the park during the fall months and for providing guidance to conduct them safely.

Troop 10 now meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. virtually. If you are interested in joining, contact Rosenstein at djrosenstein@gmail.com.

—Submitted by Great Neck Boy Scout Troop 10

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Village Launches New Mobile App

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some great functionally where residents can even create alerts. he Village of New Hyde Park “Let’s just say you’re out on the has now gone mobile with street and you see a pothole,” she the launch of its brand new explained. “You can take a picture app that will allow village residents of it and send it through the app. to be up to speed on everything Every movement will be tracked that’s happening around town. by the board and we can see the “We’re launching an app that responses and whether or not a we’d like all residents to install response has been made. It should on their phones,” Deputy Mayor be a real useful tool for helping Donna Squicciarino said at recent us to create efficiencies and being board meeting that was held able to log and monitor things and virtually. “When you look at it at make sure that issues are resolved.” first it kind of mirrors the [village] Mayor Lawrence Montreuil said website, but it is a great commuthat he’s excited about the launch nication tool for reporting things, of the new app. sharing things, notifications and all “I think it’s a really nice app,” he the information that is going on in said. “Essentially what it is, is a 311 the village.” system. It’s a way for residents to The app, Squicciarino said, has see and report some discrepancies amurray@antonmediagroup.com

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Clavin Reports To Rotary

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or the past several years, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club has welcomed Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Hempstead Town Supervisor to report to club members and guests about the activities and concerns of Hempstead Town.

Clavin was elected Supervisor in Nov. 2019 following an 18-year career as Receiver of Taxes during which he was known to have helped thousands of homeowners to lower their taxes.

On Monday, Jan. 25, 12:15 p.m., via Zoom, Clavin will update Rotary members and guests on activities throughout his current term as Town Supervisor. His report will include the impact of Nassau’s property tax reassessment and how the town can help you challenge your taxes.

All are invited to attend this

virtual presentation.

Clavin’s election as Hempstead Town Supervisor signified the next step in his public service journey serving America’s largest township.

During his tenure as Receiver of Taxes, Clavin has redefined the Receiver’s Office, hosting hundreds upon hundreds of free taxpayer forums in every Hempstead Town community.

These “how-to” seminars have helped tens of thousands of taxpayers learn how to reduce Town of Hempstead Supertheir property tax burden visor Donald Clavin Jr. through money-saving exemp- (Contributed photo) tions and by challenging their into a model for municipal tax property tax assessments. offices across the region. He is bringing the same type of A Legacy of innovation to the supervisor’s Innovation job. Clavin’s vision for the Clavin brings a legacy of supervisor’s position includes innovation to the Hempstead environmentally responsible Town Supervisor’s Office—as and sustainable growth; inReceiver, he transformed the tergovernmental cooperation; Hempstead Town Tax Office

streaming of operations; a major infrastructure upgrade initiative focusing on major roadway repaving projects and parks overhaul; encouragement of “next generation” home development; enhancing services for persons with special needs; improving online town services; and collaborative initiatives with local universities and colleges, focused on retaining young workers in the Hempstead township.

Clavin is a lifelong resident of the Town of Hempstead, where he and his wife are raising their two daughters and son. His mother was the first woman to every serve as Valley Stream Village Trustee, and his father served as District Court Judge.

As 2021 works through the pandemic and a haze of some national discontent, it is reassuring to engage in

the positivity reflected by Clavin’s accomplishments throughout his term as Hempstead Town Supervisor.

And as our Rotary Club President Diane Marmann reminds, “Rotary has never been better.” Our club looks toward this new year with great hope along with its return to our regular lunch meetings at our Garden City Hotel.

To join Rotary’s virtual Zoom meeting featuring Clavin, call Marmann at 516-741-8340 or email diane. marmann@gmail.com.

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Third Track Updates In Garden City During January, commuters will notice crews installing art glass at the new elevator towers at the Merillon Avenue station. Following the completion of construction, crews will begin commissioning and testing the elevators to ensure complete functionality and safety requirements are met. Crews are continuing brickwork on the new canopy columns and elevator towers along the station platform. Some parking spots will remain unavailable at the station while replacement parking is provided north of Merillon Avenue Station, along Broadway between County

Courthouse Road and Herricks Road on the south side of the street.

Tanners Pond Road/Denton Avenue Bridge Replacement: This month, crews began early utility relocation work to accommodate the bridge replacement at Tanners Pond Road and Denton Avenue. As a result, local road closures and detours are necessary. Tanners Pond Road/Denton Avenue will close from Main Avenue to Railroad Avenue beginning in mid-January. Thru-traffic will be redirected to alternate routes. The bridge is the last of seven to be replaced or modified as part of the third track project. The

A rendering of the brand new Merillon Avenue train station (Photo courtesy of A Modern LI)

bridge will be removed and replaced with a three-track structure to accommodate the new third track and improve safety. An ADA-compliant sidewalk is planned on the east side of

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Virtual Story Time Fosters Connection And Literacy

Second graders in Ms. McCavera’s class at Stratford School celebrate reading every Wednesday during Special Story Time, when students’ family members share books via video.

Students in Virginia McCavera’s second grade class at Stratford School in Garden City are connecting with each other’s families and celebrating reading, virtually. The format of this longstanding Special Story Time tradition was altered in light of the pandemic and as a result, a strong sense of unity has grown among students and parents during these difficult times.

McCavera’s classes have enjoyed Wednesday morning Special Story Time sessions for more than 30 years.

In the past, a different parent would visit each week to read a story in person and have a photo taken with

their child. This year, the class eagerly embraced plans to continue the program in a way that follows the current health and safety protocols.

Parents register online to be spotlighted via video on their respective Wednesdays. They begin their segments by greeting the students as if they are right there with them in the classroom and go on to read a children’s book of their choice. McCavera takes a photo of the featured reader’s child alongside the screen display, and the class makes a speaker phone call to the parent during, which they express thanks and applause.

One student had numerous

relatives who have been unable to be together physically take Special Story Time as an opportunity to collaborate digitally. The family members each read a different letter page of an alphabet book. McCavera’s own mother also participated and shared the teacher’s favorite childhood book.

Now several parents are making their second reading debuts.

“There is much thought and caring in each video,” McCavera said. “The students are transfixed by the stories and look forward to Wednesday mornings.”

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Levittown Chamber Of Commerce Spotlight: Joan Lynch

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he Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to spotlight Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. Executive Director and longtime Chamber member Joan Lynch. She is the Immediate Past President of the Chamber and serves on the scholarship committees along with a number of other ones. Lynch serves on the board of directors of the Gerben Foundation, whose charter is to provide financial support for research and treatment of Canine Lymphoma and is also a member of the Levittown Lions Club. She was a past honoree at the Levittown School District’s annual dinner for her commitment and service to the community and was honored at the Nassau County Legislature 2019 Women of Distinction Program-Trailblazers the New Millennium 21st Annual Awards Ceremony for District 15.

Lynch is executive director of The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc., (LICIL), a nonprofit agency that provides services to assist people with disabilities to live

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disabilities since her first day at this agency. A strong belief in helping people with disabilities and seniors has led to her long tenure with The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. In her free time, Lynch loves to spend time with her children, grandchildren and dogs and loves to catch up on watching her favorite shows.

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he Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved two affordable housing projects with Mitchel Field Senior Citizens Redevelopment Company LP in East Meadow and Roslyn Plaza Housing Associates L.P in Roslyn Heights. Both projects provide critical affordable housing options in the county—a major point of focus for the IDA. Collectively, the projects represent a more than $3 million investment to update facilities containing 230 affordable rental units.

“Maintaining affordability in our housing stock is critically important here in Nassau, especially for our lower income residents, seniors and persons with disabilities,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, said. “I am pleased that the IDA was able to assist the building owners in reinvesting in these properties, which will benefit both the tenants and their communities.”

“With the IDA’s assistance, these needed renovations can now occur while ensuring the price of the units remain affordable and will be available for decades helping today’s occupants and future generations,”

The Roslyn Plaza Housing Associates L.P. project represents a $503,000 investment to improve a 96,806 square-foot affordable residential housing complex in Roslyn Heights. The project, located at 101-172 Laurel St. in Roslyn Heights, consists of renovating the current 104 affordable rental units, as well as making additional improvements to the site including the replacement of electrical panels and exterior trim, installing storm doors and construction porticos and replacing concrete sidewalks. Even with the pilot agreement, the company will still pay nearly $16 million in taxes, $2.2 million more than what would have been collected without the investment.

The two projects combined will generate a net tax benefit (sales tax revenue, renovation phase sales tax revenue and pilot payments) of more than $34.7 million. In addition, it is estimated that the projects and the utilization of them by residents in the County will ultimately generate $244 million in economic activity over the course of the pilots.

—Submitted by the Nassau County IDA

The Mitchel Field Senior Citizens Redevelopment is located in East Meadow. (Photo source: Mitchelhomes.com) Nassau IDA Chairman Richard Kessel said. “The Nassau IDA sees the promise and potential in what these projects have to offer, not only in the way of creating quality affordable housing, but the positive impact it will have on those communities and the overall economy.”

The Mitchel Field Senior Citizens Redevelopment million investment will improve the quality of life for the

seniors and those with disabilities who live there. Without the IDA’s support, it is possible most of these residents would have had to relocate as current market conditions would drive up existing rents. The property will still generate more than $16 million in taxes over the course of the 35-year pilot, while generating upwards of $135,000,000 in economic benefits for the County.

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Syosset High School’s 2020 NYSSMA All-State Musicians:

Autumn Avery (Alto 1), Elizabeth Byrne (Soprano 1), Stella Chen (Violin), Even Cheng (Violin), Joseph Chung (Bass 1), Alexandra Cleary (Alto 2), Alexandra Donach (Soprano 2), Esther Han (Flute/Piccolo), Alexander Hom (Violin), Emily Im (Oboe), Sophia Jaffe (Bb

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he expectations for the much needed vaccine that will end the pandemic has fallen short for many due to the vaccine’s slower than predicted rollout as well as its changing qualifications on who can actually get vaccinated. And with an inadequate registration website, people are growing impatient.

“I, along with our residents, am frustrated with NY State’s online vaccine registration system, which has been experiencing persistent crashes due to high demand from increased eligibility,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said in a statement last week. “These failures are unacceptable and the state must resolve these issues immediately. We are vaccinating as many residents as possible, but can only administer vaccines once we receive them and supply is extremely limited. Nassau County is committed to getting a vaccine into the arm of every eligible resident and we will continue to push the state for more doses and a system that works consistently.”

Forging forward, NYU Langone is just one of many local hospitals who are vaccinating local residents and staff, and are wasting no time in

And on a somewhat positive note, the spokesperson added that COVID-19 patients who are currently admitted to the hospital is approximately 30 percent of what the hospital had at its height in the spring.

Additionally, the Mineola Union Free School District is continuing to do its part to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in its buildings and community. Mineola is the first district to partner with NYU Langone in an effort to get the whole staff vaccinated against COVID-19.

Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler received his first COVID-19 vaccine on So far, more than 540 district Jan. 14 at NYU Langone in Mineola. (Contributed photo) employees have signed up to receive a vaccine, totaling 90 percent of the contacting eligible candidates. eligible staff and patients as possible staff. Superintendent of Schools “We are notifying each NYU in accordance with current New York Dr. Michael Nagler received his on Langone Health patient individually State guidelines. That said, while Thursday, Jan. 14. by email and text based on their the patient criteria has expanded, “I am extremely thankful to NYU eligibility and our available supply,” the vaccine supply has not and it is Langone for arranging to get our a hospital spokesperson said. “We putting extraordinary strain on our entire staff vaccinated so quickly, it ask that our patients do not call their patients who want the vaccine, but will allow us to return to some type of NYU Langone provider about the cannot get it.” normalcy faster than we anticipated,” COVID-19 vaccine at this time as paBecause of the limited vaccine tients cannot schedule a vaccination supply, when asked when the hospital Dr. Nagler said.

For more information and to see until they are notified. We encourage could expect to get more doses, the if you’re eligible for the vaccine, visit patients to visit the NYU Langone spokesperson said that it is decided by www.nyulangone.org.

Health website as well for information the state and not the hospital. regarding how the vaccine is being “Through the use of ongoing edudistributed. It’s important to note cation, we are strongly encouraging What did you think of this that our infrastructure is set to handle our employees to get vaccinated, but article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@ thousands of vaccinations per day it is not mandatory at this time,” the antonmediagroup.com with the intent to vaccinate as many spokesperson added.

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Velasquez working with students as a student teacher at Hampton Street.

Student Teachers Gain Full-Circle Experience In Mineola Adelphi University students Nuvia Velasquez and Jennifer Godinho are going back to their roots as they finish up their education. Velasquez and Godinho are both Mineola graduates.

They are now on the path to becoming teachers and are doing so by student teaching in the same district they grew up in, at Hampton Street School.

Godinho started her education at Hampton Street and Velasquez started at Jackson Avenue, which was

formally a kindergarten through fifth grade building. Godinho is student teaching in the same building she used to walk the halls as a child, and with some of the same teachers.

Velasquez is working side-by-side her former kindergarten teacher turned mentor, Nancy Ekloff, who now works at Hampton Street.

“Hampton Street School is where my love of learning first began,” Godinho said. “As I grew up, I wanted

to be just like the teachers who made me love learning. The opportunity to student teach in the same schools where my love of learning grew is an amazing full-circle experience.”

Godinho and Velasquez say their education and positive experience in the Mineola Union Free School District is what inspired them to want to be teachers.

“I hope one day my future students remember me in the same way I

always remember and honor my teachers at Mineola,” Velasquez said.

“I am forever grateful to have this opportunity.”

Godinho and Velasquez were student teaching at Hampton until winter break this past month. The district was happy to have them back and wishes them the best of luck as they pursue teaching and finish their education.

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frontline workers who have borne the brunt of this pandemic. It’s not lost on me that we’re here in a community he horrific examples of the that has been devastated, ravaged by Tuskegee experiments and other this disease. This is a center where we racist malpractices at the hands of normally have young people playing the medical establishment have seared and enjoying all the accommodations the collective conscious of African here. But today, we hand it over to the Americans. Is it any wonder that surcounty health department to ensure veys show they distrust the COVID-19 that each member of this community vaccines more than any other group? has an opportunity to be vaccinated The question of trust was put to against this horrific disease.”

Bishop Lionel Harvey of the First State Senator Anna Kaplan stated, Baptist Cathedral of Westbury. He “You can see by the elected official was present Jan. 9 as Nassau County standing here how important it is for Executive Laura Curran presided over us. We want to make sure that there the opening of the county’s second is an equitable distribution of the vaccination hub at the “Yes We Can” COVID-19 vaccine.”

Community Center in the New Cassel She urged residents to keep checksection of Westbury. ing websites to make sure they are up The bishop is intimately familiar The “Yes We Can” Community Center is the county’s second vaccination to date as far as eligibility. with the disease. It has afflicted his hub. (Courtesy of the County Executive) A press release by the county noted, immediate family and killed half a “New York State continues to expand dozen of his parishioners. In addition, Harvey replied, “We can’t dismiss brown people to take it. Because the he has, in his words, “stood over 50 the history that comes behind it. But health has to be the primary concern, the criteria for who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For regular caskets” of fellow clergy and other what I will say is that the science has and I think the science dictates that updates on who is currently eligible religious leaders in the greater metro- proven itself to be true. And when you the vaccine is going to be good. for the vaccine under New York politan area victimized by the virus. weigh the balance. I would encourage COVID kills, and it’s killed a disproState’s guidance and to make an “What would you say to residents of everybody to take the vaccine. It’s portional number of people appointment, residents can Nassau County who might be wary and been proven. When you look at the in our communities.” visit the county’s vaccine distrustful about getting the vaccine?” devastation in our communities, I He noted that he website at www. he was asked at the press conference. would implore all of our black and would take the nassaucountyny. vaccine himself gov/vaccine. Only When you look at the when eligible. those who meet the devastation in our In response to a criteria can make an question, Curran communities, I would appointment at this made a direct link implore all of our black time. The vaccine between the hub’s and brown people to will be provided placement amidst take [the vaccine]. for free regardless of one of the county’s insurance or immigra—Bishop Lionel Harvey hardest hit areas and tion status.” with a majority minority to Curran, more According population. county-run distribution sites will “We are really emphasizing eqbe coming. uitable distribution and distribution “This is just the beginning of our efin black and brown communities,” she said. “We want to make this accessible fort to ramp up vaccination, especially to everyone in New Cassel, especially by making sure all communities have equitable access,” she said. “Especially those who have historically found those that have been hardest hit by healthcare difficult to access.” this pandemic: black and brown and Town of North Hempstead minority communities.”

Councilwoman Viviana Russell Bags are filled with food and ready for distribution to local needy famiCounty Health Commissioner Dr. reiterated that New Cassel, where she lies. (Contributed photo) lives, has been a center of the epidem- Larry Eisenstein said that between the two hubs, the county can vaccinate ic, and people “have contracted the about 1,000 people a day at peak. virus in outrageous numbers. So to Though the slow rollout of the vachave this vaccination center in New cine was noted, Eisenstein expressed Cassel means a lot to this commuconfidence that production will be nity and those in the surrounding increased and two more vaccines will communities.”

She added, “We are looking forward be approved in the near future.

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Westbury High School re“It’s still my positive thought that to a time when we can go back to cently joined the New York City This annual initiative is orgalate in spring, anybody who wants a doing things normally and having this Department of Corrections to nized by the high school as part of vaccine should be able to get it,” he afpod here will help us do that.” provide meals for families in the Westbury Union Free School firmed. “I think we can have a relatively Nassau County Legislator Siela need during the holiday season.

District’s mission to encourage normal summer if all goes well.”

Bynoe of Westbury also represents the Students and staff donated their students to get involved in philanarea. time to fill bags with turkeys and thropy and build good character by She thanked the federal and state nonperishable food items to create offering opportunities to give back partners for providing the vaccines What did you think of this delicious meals for more than to the Westbury community. and Curran for working with the town article? Share your thoughts 75 local families. The food items —Submitted by the Westbury School “to ensure that this pod was set here with me by email at: frizzo@ were donated by the New York City District antonmediagroup.com in the backyards of essential workers,

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1.8.21 - Saladino, LaMarca & Town Board Honor Superintendent Dr. Laura Seinfeld Upon Retirement from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District

Helen Brezil celebrated her centennial birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 12. She is a resident at The Regency Assisted Living in Glen Cove.

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yster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board recently honored longtime Superintendent Dr. Laura Seinfeld of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District, upon her official retirement in December.

Since embarking upon her tenure with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, Dr. Seinfeld quickly earned the respect of her peers with her dedication and professionalism.

As superintendent of the school district, she strived to promote positive relations among board members,

teachers, parents, administrators, students and the community and embraced a philosophy that encouraged students to seek and reach their fullest potential.

Dr. Seinfeld has been the superintendent of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District for more than seven years.

Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board thanked Dr. Seinfeld, presented her with a citation congratulating her and wished her well on her future endeavors.

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Helen’s family, friends, staff and local officials gathered for the celebration.

Episcopal Convention Election Victoria Crosby was reelected to a second term on the Chapter of the Episcopal Cathedral of The Incarnation in Garden City at the recent Episcopal convention, where she was a delegate. She has also served two terms as a board member of the Mercer School of Theology in Garden City.

Crosby has been a parishioner at St. John’s of Lattingtown in Locust Valley for more than 30 years, and in that time has served two terms on the Vestry, taught Sunday School, been a member of the choir, a eucharistic minister and lector and chairman of the annual Fall Fair for six years.

Her most notable achievement was when she served as chairman of the silent auction at the fair, and sold a painting by Giovanni Paulo Panini at

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Plane Crashes In Old Bethpage

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Plainview Fire Department and mutual companies responded to the On Sunday, Jan. 10, at approximate- wreckage scene. ly 1 p.m., a Cessna airplane crashed Precautionary line was placed and at the Town of Oyster Bay Waste chemical spill foam was dispersed to Disposal facility in Old Bethpage on address an active fuel leak.

Spagnoli Road (pictured). The sole occupant was the pilot who managed What did you think of to avert further tragedy by piloting his this article? Share your aircraft away from populated areas. thoughts with me by email The pilot survived and was transat: chinko@anton ported to the hospital. mediagroup.com chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Victoria Crosby Christie’s in 1990, which brought the church $200,000.

Crosby has been an active member of the community for many years, also serving on boards of nonprofits and as Glen Cove’s Poet Laureate since 1994.

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Telling Our Story: Lee Avenue “During these difficult times, we truly see goodness and kindness from everyone,” said Lee Avenue Principal Stephanie Stam. “I know if we continue to work together we can get through this and any other obstacles that may come our way in the future.”

It should serve our community with some comfort that Hicksville’s fascinating history speaks to its durability—through wars, famines, recessions and the Great Depression—Hicksville, and its school system, have survived and grown stronger. So, too, as the district moves forward with our children’s educational future, we will see this challenge make us stronger as a community and a people.

Lee Avenue Elementary—the school building itself—dates back to 1951 and sits like a stately anchor at the end of Seventh Street. The school was expanded in 1956 with two additions to accommodate the burgeoning population of families who moved to Hicksville at that time. Backing up to its namesake—Lee Avenue—the sixacre property continues to provide a playground and plenty of green space on which children can run and play.

In her twelfth year as Principal at Lee, Stephanie Stam brings a wealth of experience to her leadership role.

She graduated high school and started college at 16 years of age, attending C.W. Post and Hofstra for accounting.

After volunteering with a youth group, she discovered that she “loved working with children.” She earned her teaching certification in Elementary Education, Business, and Math, and began her career teaching at the middle school level in Queens. Stam taught in Michigan for one year while her husband attended law school before moving back to New York State, where she has taught middle school math in Sachem Central School District for four years, earned her Administration Certificate at Queens College, and spent one year at South Woods Middle School in Syosset as the Math and Science Chairperson.

After one year as Assistant Principal at Monroe-Woodbury High School, Stam spent four years at Selden Middle School in Middle Country Central School District. Her last position before joining the Hicksville family was to serve for two years as the K-5 Principal in New Lane Elementary in Middle Country.

Since becoming principal, Stam has brought many new initiatives and contests to the school, challenging teachers and students alike to bring their very best efforts each day.

Posters, bulletin boards and banners won by the students fill the hallways at Lee. “The best part of my job is that I was

Board Secretary Carla Hoene is pictured with her son in the left photo on moving up day at Lee Avenue and last June when he graduated with the Class of 2020.

As principal, Stephanie Stam has brought many new programs and initiatives to Lee Avenue Elementary. “I like change and I feel you grow with it.”

(Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

at Lee for 22 years and, having come full circle, she is, in fact, a “graduate” of Lee Avenue. What was it like to come back to work at the school?

“Everything seemed so much larger when I was a child here. Lee Avenue went up to sixth grade back then, and I remember that there was a gigantic air raid button next to the intercom in the Main Office. It was still there when I started working here in 1998.”

Also coming full circle is kindergarten teacher Jennifer Leone. “I feel that I never really left.”

Leone actually teaches in the same classroom at Lee where she spent her kindergarten year. She concurs, “I always wanted to be a kindergarten teacher, and it just happened to work out that way. I was hired as a teaching Standing in the same classroom in which she was a kindergartner at Lee assistant for one year before the Avenue, kindergarten teacher Jennifer Leone shares her class photo that district hired me as a teacher. Many of she’s kept since she was a student. “Everything seemed so much larger the same teachers from my childhood back then,” she said. were still here when I was hired, so it felt like home to me. It’s a warm able to bring in a lot of new programs,” seeks out seeks out contests of all feeling—it feels like a family.” sorts to involve students in causes she explained. Stam introduced the “Home” certainly was a frequently bigger than themselves. Lee students Bucket-Filler Student of the Month used word when speaking with have participated in the Humane and Lee-O’s Laws program to highSociety Essay Contest, the LIRR Slogan those connected to Lee Avenue or, it light students “caught” in acts of Contest, the Stop World Hunger seems, with any of the schools in the kindness and support. She began a Essay Contest, the Cerebral Palsy of Hicksville School District highlighted Safety Patrol, Student Council and a Nassau County’s Trivia Challenge, the as part of the district’s “Telling Our Site-Based Team to provide students Scrabble Tournament, Bubble Gum Story” series. Being part of a school with a voice in daily school operaDay (St. Jude Children’s Research community where students, parents, tions. She began the Mileage Club to Hospital) and the Long Island Duck and staff use the word “home” interkeep kids physically fit and worked Essay Contest. Many of these are changeably when speaking of school is with the PTA to purchase a “Buddy for humanitarian and animal rights perhaps the highest compliment of all.

Bench” to encourage inclusiveness. causes.

—Submitted by the Hicksville School “Children love to compete so I’ve “I became the biggest animal lover District started a lot of competitions and Visit www.hicksvillenews.com to entered Lee students into others, such through the work our students have done to save endangered animals,” read a longer version of this story. Visit as The Stock Market Game. We have Stam said. www.hicksvillepublicschools.org/dewon that competition three times at “The children love all the wonderful partments/public_information/__tellthe Elementary Level for Long Island.” programs Mrs. Stam has brought to ing_our_story__series to learn more Even as students are divided the school,” Joanne Pietzak said. about the district’s “Telling Our Story,” between in-school and remote Pietzak has served as a secretary mini-series. learning under the pandemic, Stam

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The Sixth Anniversary For The Passing Of Long Island Rail Road President Charles Hoppe There is more to the sixth anniversary this past Dec. 25 of the passing of former Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) LIRR President Charles Hoppe.

He inherited construction of the ongoing Jamaica Hillside Yard and Shop project from his predecessor Bruce C. McIver, who served as LIRR President from 1985 to 1989. This maintenance facility was designed to support LIRR’s electric fleet of 1,000 cars. It was being built at the old Gimbels Department Store Jamaica warehouse.

Construction of the Hillside Maintenance facility was several years behind schedule. Work began in January 1985, with an estimated cost of $215 million. By May 1989, the project was $140 million over budget with significant change orders.

The final project cost was anticipated to be $397 million with completion three years late. Due to ongoing problems with this project, the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (the UMTA, today known as the Federal Transit Administration) made a determination that the LIRR lacked technical capacity for management of this and other major construction projects. In March 1989, the UMTA suspended the LIRR’s eligibility to receive new federal funding.

Hoppe restored UMTA’s confidence in rebuilding the LIRR’s technical capacity by

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Former New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road President Charles Hoppe (Photo courtesy of the MTA)

successfully completing the Hillside Maintenance facility and managing the $100 million Harold Interlocking project (using 100 percent of local MTA funding). Under Hoppe’s watch, UMTA once again became confident in the LIRR and two years later restored its eligibility for receipt of federal funding.

UMTA went on to provide $200 million for the original Penn Station Improvements project versus today’s $600

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Good Guilt: The Benefits Of This Complicated Emotion Over the course of the holiday season, and with the new year in sight, many people I worked with expressed feeling guilt as a result of interactions they had with others or actions that they had taken over the past year. For many, guilt has a negative connotation.

Guilt can affect our emotions, it can linger and it can cause a great deal of pain and turmoil.

However, there is another side to this complicated emotion. In fact, a low level of guilt can be beneficial. Below I highlight some ways in which guilt may be valuable to us.

Guilt Can Soften Our Interactions And Help Us Correct Our Actions

Guilt can influence the way in which we respond to, and

make statements that become increasingly more caustic. Even if the intention was to communicate one’s views, sometimes people slip into problematic communication patterns to end the argument and simply “win.”

Noticing the tears pricking the eyes of your partner after one particular biting remark and experiencing the related guilt, may serve as a clear signal Marisa T. Cohen, PhD that what you said went too far and prompt you to reflect and reverse course, opting interact with others. A pang for a calmer and more caring of guilt after lashing out at a approach to communication. loved one may alert us that The remorse we feel can help the reaction we just had was hurtful and potentially harmful. us to alter our response and correct our actions.

For example, in the middle of a heated argument, in which Guilt Can Prompt both partners are trying to get Us To Reach Out their points across, people And Connect may become inadvertently Imagine a scenario in louder and angrier and may

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which our ever-increasing list of responsibilities causes us to miss out on valuable time with our families and other loved ones. The feelings of guilt that linger can prompt us to re-evaluate our priorities and, to whatever extent possible, rearrange our schedules to enable us to connect. Work schedules may be shifted ever so slightly so that we can take time to put the children to bed. Or, we may designate one night to serve as a date night during the week, a time in which we put away our phones and focus our attention on our partners. While we would like to think that we are always proactively examining our responsibilities and roles, at times we may inadvertently forgo spending time with loved ones or showing that

we care. The resulting pangs of guilt that pop up serve as our important reminder.

While guilt can sometimes offer us valuable information, it is important to realize that prolonged or excessive feelings of guilt can be damaging both to a person’s psychological well-being, as well as his/her/their relationships. In such circumstances, speaking with a trained mental-health professional is imperative.

However, when guilt is subtle and manageable, we can use it as a cue or welcomed motivational marker regarding the status of our lives and our relationships.

—Dr. Marisa Cohen is a relationship scientist and coach, and teaches psychology at the college level.

Reflections And 2021 “Stay healthy and be safe!”

This popular slogan which we have expressed to each other so many times throughout 2020 is the same aspire that we yearn for in 2021. Just as we’ve made it this far, we pray and hope for the strength and courage to move forward.

Let’s face it, right now we are in the midst of winter.

Often, we wake up to ice, snow and freezing temperatures and face unexpected obstacles and challenges as we try to get from here to there to accomplish our daily goals.

Weathering the storms of this season tests our ability to maintain our emotional equilibrium and to stay physically warm and protected. It is just at this time

PENNER from page 20 a permanent scoot shuttle service, those riders will also have to switch at Mineola.

Hoppe served as LIRR President from 1990 to 1994.

I had the privilege of working with him as the Federal Transit Administration New York Region 2 Grants Manager assigned to manage

that 2021 comes to infuse us with a sense of resiliency.

Dr. Al Seibert, a renowned psychologist, in his books, The Resiliency Advantage and The Survivor Personality, states that the flexibility to work through life’s ups and downs makes one

emotionally, physically and spiritually better able to thrive in an uncertain world.

Keeping a sense of humor and maintaining optimism are good for one’s health and disposition. Reacting to setbacks with calm and patience, rather than fear and anger, can lead to personal growth and self-actualization.

The key is to not allow the negative feelings to become a permanent fixture that freezes our ability to function.

Additionally, Jewish tradition teaches that “life is like a turning wheel.” When a point on a wheel reaches the lowest degree, it is bound to turn upwards again. In many faith groups, there are outlets to help each of us move forward such as prayer, charity, ritual and acts of kindness. There are also people and organizations to turn to for help.

We learn from 2020 to see

beyond individual events to the big picture—a divine plan. Historically, we see the Creator’s “outstretched arm” in the miraculous coping skills and survival of people in the world.

We all have been given the tools to surpass society’s expectations and contribute significantly to humankind. Weathering waves of hardship or peaks of joy has developed our innate capacity for resilience.

Many of us have been fortunate this year, yet we need to take a moment to acknowledge that 2020 was the deadliest year in US history, with myriad deaths attributed to the pandemic. We mourn this tragic loss of life and acknowledge the unimaginable grief of those who must face the new year with empty places in their hearts.

It’s incumbent upon each of us to focus on the inner strength and support

networks that our Creator has granted us, so that we can master change with resilience.

It is ours to choose whether to cope or crumble, to become bitter or better, stronger or weaker. We can remain victims or emerge as heroes.

Let us all take a New Year’s resolution by committing ourselves to help each other for a cure. Please, in 2021, make an extra effort to keep in touch with isolated and lonely people. During these challenging times, we must remind ourselves that our Creator holds each of our souls in the palm of His hands. No matter what we are facing we are not alone. Our Creator is with us.

May we see a complete healing to our wounded world; May we have the wisdom and courage to and avoid unnecessary confrontation, bigotry and blind hatred and choose to pursue peace.

the LIRR federally funded capital program. In the eyes of many transportation experts, including myself, he moved the LIRR capital program from the doghouse to the penthouse. Under his watch, it was expected that capital projects would be completed on time, within budget, without significant numbers of change orders to

construction contracts and minimal inconveniences to riders during construction.

When was the last time you heard that?

Current LIRR President Philip Eng with his own $2.6 billion mega Main Line Third Track, ongoing East River Tunnel problems along with threatened 50 percent service cuts, fare increases

above the previously scheduled 4 percent in 2021 and billions cut from the MTA $51 billion 2020-24 Five Year Capital Program (if there is no second full federal stimulus $12 billion bailout) continues to have a tough act to follow.

and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

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Three students from Hicksville High School were selected as winners in this year’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Pictured from left are: First-Place winner Patrick LaBarca, Faiqa Ali, who won Second Place, and Melanie Unger, who won Third Place.

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BOUT Boxing owner Alek Kucich, right, with his sister, Nell Kucich (BOUT head trainer) organized a pet supplies donation drive at BOUT during this past holiday season for the North Shore Animal League.

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BOUT Boxing is coming to Woodbury. Voted the No. 1 boxing gym by Best of the North Shore, the business is expanding from Roslyn to Woodbury in 2021.

It has never been more important than it is now to take care of your health and wellness. BOUT is a small, local, boutique-style boxing studio, founded and run by Alek Kucich, a local resident of Old Brookville, who has made BOUT a household name in Roslyn. At BOUT, you and your family’s health, happiness and fitness is our top priority. We have built our reputation around a style of training that takes people of all different fitness levels and boxing skills and advances their fitness like no other place has been capable of doing. BOUT’s famous hybrid style of training incorporates boxing with HIIT and low impact movements. During these new times, our amazing team is working with our clients at their homes, in outdoor spaces or in our studio, where we follow CDC guidelines and are able to block out the gym for your entire class time just for you if you desire. It’s important to step away from the screens and to focus on improving your mental and physical health by gaining strength, confidence, boxing skills and a healthier mind and body. Call Alek Kucich at 516-477-1443 or email info@Boutboxingusa.com for more information on how to book a private with one of our local trainers.

Herricks High School junior Mayur Talele was named a runner-up in Optimum’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. He was formally recognized during a virtual ceremony on Dec. 16 and received an iPad as a prize.

The contest asked entrants to write about a Hispanic hero, and Mayur’s essay focuses on an individual named José, whom he looks up to as a positive role model.

“I found this to be the perfect opportunity to write about a Hispanic person that had a strong impact on my life,” Mayur said.

The district congratulates Talele for writing a touching essay and earning this recognition.

Hicksville High School students participated in the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each year, students write an essay focused on an annual theme. This year’s theme was “Is this the Country the Founders Envisioned?”

Veterans from the William M. Gouse Jr. VFW Post 3211 in Hicksville read the student essays and selected the student winners. Congratulations to freshman Patrick LaBarca, who was selected as the first-place winner at Hicksville High School. His audio essay will be submitted to the regional competition which includes all Nassau County school districts.

Congratulations to freshmen Faiqa Ali, who was selected as the second-place winner and Melanie Unger, who was the third-place winner.

Congratulations to their social studies teachers: Lauren Cardello, Dr. Andrea Maxeiner, Dr. Stephanie Piscitelli and Heather Stavrinadis. In the spring 2021, William M. Gouse Jr. VFW Post 3211 will recognize these students’ accomplishments. The first-place winner usually reads their essay aloud to the gathered veterans and local politicians and community members. This spring, the event may be virtual.

Wantagh Middle School sixth grade students recently visited virtually with best-selling author Gordon Korman after reading Restart.

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Mayur Talele

Wantagh Middle School sixth grade students recently visited virtually with best-selling author Gordon Korman after reading Restart, about a boy who, by losing his memory, finds his life. Language Arts/Reading/Libraries and World Language Director Julie Rosslee said the book has served as an anchor text for teachers to model different elements of reading and writing, which supports the Reading and Writing Workshop model incorporated into sixth grade. It was also chosen for its strong message.

“The message of the book is that even if a person makes mistakes in the past, the individual has the opportunity to change his/her ways going forward,” Ms. Rosslee said.

After students read the book, teachers planned a mini-interview unit centered around Korman’s visit. The students examined a variety of sources to research background on the author and utilized additional resources to learn how to write the meatiest possible interview questions, such as a mock interviews of Ben Franklin and astronaut Kay Hire. With this preparation, the students wrote terrific questions that impressed Korman. The Wantagh Middle School faculty thanks the Wantagh 6-12 Organization for funding the opportunity.

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St. Raymond's School East Rockaway • www.srsny.org Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park • www.olvfp.org The De La Salle School* Freeport • www.delasalleschool.org St. Anne's School Garden City • www.stannesgcschool.org St. Joseph School Garden City • www.st-josephschool.com Holy Family School Hicksville • www.hfsli.org St. Patrick School Huntington • www.stpathunt.org Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach • www.lbcrs.org Our Lady Of Peace School Lynbrook • www.olpschoollynbrook.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne • www.ollmalverne.org Our Lady of Grace Montessori* Manhasset • www.olgmanhasset.com St. Mary's Elementary School Manhasset • www.stmary11030.org St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa • www.stroseschool.net Notre Dame School New Hyde Park • www.ndsnet.org Holy Child Academy* Old Westbury • www.holychildacademy.org St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay • www.stdomsob.org Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue • www.holyangelsregional.org St. John Paul II Regional School Riverhead • www.sjp2regional.org

St. Agnes Cathedral School St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Rockville Centre • www.stagnes-school.org Westbury • www.stbolh.org Sts. Philip and James School St. Thomas the Apostle St. James • www.sspjschool.net W Hempstead • www.stthomasschool.net Maria Regina School St. Aidan School Seaford • www.mariareginaschool.org Williston Park • www.staidanschool.org St. William the Abbot School *Private Schools Seaford • www.stwilliamtheabbot.net St. Patrick School Smithtown • www.spssmith.org Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton • www.olhamptons.org St. Edward The Confessor School Syosset • www.stedwardconfessor.org St. Martin De Porres Marianist School* Uniondale • www.stmartinmarianist.org Holy Name of Mary School www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org Valley Stream • www.hnomschool.org

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Catholic Schools Week Faith. Excellence. Service.

he CSW 2021 theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith.

Excellence. Service.” Catholic schools have a specific purpose to form students to be good citizens of the world, love God and neighbor and enrich society with the leaven of the gospel and by example of faith.

As communities of faith, Catholic schools instill in students their destiny to become saints.

Academic excellence is the hallmark of Catholic education intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person—mind, body and spirit. Finally, service is fundamental to Catholic education and the core of Catholic discipleship.

Service is intended to help form people who are not only witnesses to Catholic social teaching, but also active participants through social learning.

The CSW logo emphasizes

that the Catholic school, like the Catholic Church, is not a building or an institution, but it is the people. As the people of God, we work together to bring the Kingdom of God to Earth and raise up the next generation to do the same. The image of teachers and students forming the foundation of the school shows that they are active people of faith who serve others and God. May we all strive to live in active service of Jesus and his mission as we nationally join together during Catholic Schools Week and always.

Re-Opening The Schools

Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools put students and families first In the mist of the conflicting information and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic that was prevalent during this past summer, the leadership team from the Morning Star Initiative and the Department of Education had to make some serious decisions.

Catholic Elementary School students from across the island had been learning remotely since mid-March, and even though the schools were well prepared to take learning online again in the fall, the leadership team understood the educational and social ‘costs’ associated with isolating children for extended periods of time.

Following a parent survey that indicated that a vast majority of the families of students across the diocese would support a return to classes, the team got to work. First, a consulting firm that specialized in risk mitigation and emergency operations planning was retained to help draw up a master re-opening plan. This plan, which is available at

the DRVCSchools web site, provided the master plan that each school would follow.

Representatives from the emergency operations consulting firm subsequently visited each school to help each modify the elements of the plan to best suit each specific building layout and student population. One of the elements each plan

included was the creation of cohorts of students who would learn together. In most cases, students stayed in a single location and teachers rotated between classes to minimize contacts. Halls and stairways were identified as single direction routes within the building; and classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias and even bathrooms were reimagined to maintain the appropriate social distance. In the classroom, desks were separated, and clear Lexan dividers were placed on desks and tables where appropriate.

Principals worked to establish a range of new procedures at each school that helped to assure student safety. Masks of course were mandatory, and students had planned ‘mask breaks’ built into their day in safe, distanced, outdoor spaces. Some schools staggered start and end times.

Many schools utilized different doors for different grades, and all schools test everyone entering the building to assure that they don’t have a fever. The range of activities in gym

changed, and food began to be served in single-serving boxes or containers.

As the new school year started, parents were given the option of having their children attend in-person or attend school virtually.

While the overwhelming majority of families chose to send their children back to school, virtual students participate daily at every school.

By utilizing a combination of physical changes to their facilities, and new policies and procedures to guide daily life, Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools opened in early September on schedule and have been operating as planned the entire academic year. The continuity of the children’s education has been maintained. The sanity and structure of students’ lives has been returned.

Student-teacher relationships burn bright again, friends have been reunited and the children’s spiritual journeys continue.

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Waterfront Center Partnership The Waterfront Center is a unique program located on Oyster Bay Harbor where our children come face-to-face with the local marine life and learn about our coastal environment. Whether classes are on the beach or in the classroom our students have the opportunity to learn about horseshoe crabs, stars of the sound, seashells and sea creatures, as well as other marine organisms found at the bottom of the Oyster Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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As an indoor and outdoor After School Sports Program, our F.A.S.T. Athletics Program offers a fun after school experience for students of all ages. Seasonal sports are offered each week such as: soccer, gagaball, baseball, flag football, basketball, dodgeball, and kickball. Programs include warm up games as well as learning the basic skills of each sport. Each class will end with a high energy game with the sport played that day.

Our STEM program introduces students in grades K through 8 to a variety of digital skills, as well as an introduction to coding. An Introduction to Robotics program is planned for 2021. Students in grades 3 through 5 participate in Project Lead The Way (PLTW), which brings a transformative Learning Experience to students with engaging, hands-on classroom STEM lessons which empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. St. Dominic’s is building pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science that engage students in handson activities, projects and problems; empower them to solve real-world challenges; and inspire them to reimagine how they see themselves.

High School Level Classes Students in 8th grade are offered High School Regents courses in algebra and earth science, as well as the FLACS exam in Italian or Spanish. By completing these courses, many of students are able to begin high school with advanced courses in these subjects, opening up more opportunities for elective courses in high school.

St. Dominic Communications Club In our television studio, middle school students will be able to participate in a new Communications Club in 2021. The club will introduce students to multimedia production using video and audio equipment to produce broadcasts for the school community.

St. Francis Hospital Partnership St. Dominic Middle School students share an experience with St. Dominic High School students by participating in a unique program with St. Francis Hospital’s heart surgeons. St. Francis Surgeons bring a full dissection lab to our Dolan Science & Communications Building, during which students work side-by-side with world class surgeons to explore the biology of the human body.

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s the coronavirus pandemic forced school buildings to close across Long Island in mid-March, teachers were left scrambling to move their classes entirely online and plan curricula from their homes. Elementary schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, however, found a unique way to support and strengthen remote learning.

Proposed by the Morning Star Initiative in partnership with the diocese’s Department of Education, the Curriculum Leads program offers shared resources among the more than 1,000 diocesan schoolteachers to make planning for remote learning more manageable in the short term and to strengthen academics overall.

“The Curriculum Leads initiative is a brilliant idea that has strengthened an already robust online learning program in Catholic elementary schools,” said Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., chief revitalization officer for the Morning Star Initiative. “Moving forward, the Curriculum Leads initiative will continue to enhance and strengthen the academic programs across the board in our Catholic elementary schools.”

Since February, as the Morning Star Initiative team visited schools as part of its revitalization effort for the diocese’s elementary schools (see morningstarinitiative.org), it recognized that diocesan teachers could benefit from shared expertise.

As the transition to remote learning began, the team worked quickly to establish a program to empower strong teachers and build a community of support for teachers at every grade level and subject.

“We saw the strength of webbased curriculum initiatives developing naturally at our schools and said ‘This is an investment we want to make in current teachers,’” said Abigail Snyder of Alvarez & Marsal, the consulting firm working with the Morning Star Initiative. “We wanted to create a supportive community so teachers didn’t feel like they were on an isolated.”

Three days after the March 16 transition to remote learning, the Morning Star team and Department

of Education leaders met with diocesan principals to roll out the program. It asked the principals to identify the teachers who have demonstrated success in online learning to lead the effort. “You know your teachers best,” the team told the principals.

Thirty-four principals responded by nominating more than 60 potential Curriculum Leaders, the number of which was finalized to about 30 before the start of Easter break on April 9. The break came at an opportune time—it gave the leaders time to organize their resources.

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Classrooms around the island have a new look. Top right: Students have adapted well to the pandemic procedures.

Right, bottom: Faculty and staff have also been able to change teaching procedures. Left, bottom: Many introductions have been conducted remotely.

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succeed as remote learning educators,” said Julie O’Connell, principal of St. Aidan School in Williston Park, whose teachers are all participating in the program. The school’s art teacher, Carolyn Gustafson, is leading the art teachers’ Google classroom for the diocese.

“The greatest benefit is that teachers of the same grade levels and/or subject areas are able to share lessons and enhance their curriculum,” O’Connell said. “The improvement can be seen across the board.”

The program has the potential to support teachers regardless of their comfort levels with technology.

All teachers—especially those with less experience—are benefiting from the program, said Kerry Kahn, principal of Long Beach Catholic Regional School, whose math and kindergarten teachers are curriculum leaders.

“This is a great venue for teachers looking for different ideas and extra support,” Kahn said. “Our math teacher has been teaching for years, and she’s providing [other teachers] a lot of options and suggestions.

Both my Curriculum Lead teachers have gotten positive feedback from teachers in other schools.”

“The diocese’s Catholic schools have done a phenomenal job transitioning to remote learning,” said Snyder, who noted that smaller class sizes in Catholic schools have helped the easy accommodation.

“It’s been a very quick turnaround.

The ability for the Curriculum Leads [teachers] to take on this role and then turn around and provide support to peers has been remarkable.” with the Department of Education to Those involved said they hope create plans and materials that will the program will continue after the be shared across the diocese for the current school year. remainder of the school year. The “By and large I think the founGoogle classroom model used for stu- dation behind it is solid, and it has dents was adapted for teachers, with a a great potential for our schools “classroom” for each grade or subject moving forward,” Kahn said. area. Teachers share their own lesson “[The program’s] exchange is not plans and post resources, tips and only helpful to address our current pointers for online teaching with 50 to remote learning platform,” O’Connell 80 teachers from across the diocese in noted, “but is something that can each of their Google classrooms. They remain and develop when we move also host weekly Zoom meetings to back into our respective buildings.” discuss best practices.

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he global pandemic identified the strengths and weaknesses of schools and school systems in a way that had been previously unimaginable. Only a handful of schools were prepared to immediately move to remote learning, and fewer still were able to both execute a great remote program and then return their full compliment of students back into safe classrooms in the fall.

All of Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools were among this exclusive group.

Now, almost a year from the onset of the pandemic, Catholic schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week, the part of the school year where most families who were considering the advantage of a Catholic education get to visit and select which school is right for their children.

A CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK LIKE NONE BEFORE Because Long Island’s Catholic schools make the safety of their current students and families the first priority, most schools have moved away from the large group celebration of Catholic education that has defined previous open houses.

So how does a family looking for something better find a school this year?

This year Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools are supporting the interests of aspiring families through a combination of virtual and in-person visiting opportunities. www.licatholicelementaryschools.org website A visit to the central website for Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools provides general insight into the advantages of a Catholic education, identifies some of the key differences, and identifies how the schools are organized to serve students from nursery school through eighth grade. There are maps and descriptions showing the locations and summary information on each school, and information on how to register and the financial aid available to support you. You’ll find links to each school’s website and directions to locate each school.

School web sites Catholic elementary schools have websites that offer exceptional insights into each school community. On the school website you’ll read about the mission and vision of the school, ‘meet’ the principal through letters and regular communications with parents, learn about how the school is organized to address the needs of early childhood, elementary and middle school students and learn about the various sports, clubs and extracurricular activities available.

Class pages describe the educational focus at various levels and communicate the

assignments and day-to-day activities. The school website will also provide insight into how parents can participate and support their child’s education. Look for the ‘I’m New’ tab on the school’s website.

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Virtual video tours Many schools have worked to facilitate your needs during the pandemic by putting together virtual video tours to give you a look inside their facilities, to allow you to meet some of their key staff members, and to give you a sense of the esprit-de-corps of their community.

Live virtual tours During Catholic Schools Week, many schools will stage live online events to give you a chance to both see the facility and learn the academic, social and spiritual advantages the school offers. These sessions, lasting approximately 45 minutes will allow you to meet the principal, key staff members, and often parents from each community. The school will post the schedule of these events and allow you to select the time that works best for you.

One-on-one virtual visits with the principal Your student(s) needs are unique, and some of the advantages of Catholic school are individualized attention and differentiated instruction to meet each child’s needs. You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with the principal of the school you select and be confident that your child(ren) will thrive in the environment.

Individual family or small group tours Some schools will offer visiting times when small group tours will be accommodated.

These require an appointment. Tours will take place during scheduled windows when the school and the classrooms will be open, and when teachers and staff will be available to answer your questions. Often these are afternoons or weekends when the school is scheduled be deep cleaned prior to the students’ return. We place the continued safety and health of our current students and families above all else.

While the way prospective families will review and interact with the schools has changed, the Catholic school difference of addressing the ‘whole child’, academically, socially and spiritually remains. Visit the school’s web site to schedule to visit virtually or in-person to see why a Catholic elementary education will help your student succeed in high school, in college, and in life. A Catholic education is an advantage that lasts a lifetime.

Plan to learn more about the advantages of a Catholic elementary education this Catholic Schools Week.

—Submitted by the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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he following is a listing of Catholic schools across Long Island.

St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com Our Lady of Providence Regional Central Islip www.olprov.org

St. Christopher School Baldwin www.stchris-school.org

Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org

St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org

St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org

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will be offering online open houses for Catholic Schools Week this year

Catholic School’s Week 2021 Open House Schedule

St. Raymond’s School East Rockaway www.srsny.org Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park www.olvfp.org St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org

St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org

Notre Dame School New Hyde Park www.ndsnet.org

Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach www.lbcrs.org

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org

Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne www.ollmalverne.org

St. Joseph School Garden City www.st-josephschool.com

St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset www.stmary11030.org

Holy Family School Hicksville www.hfsli.org

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre www.stagnes-school.org

St. Edward the Confessor School Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org

St. Philip and James School St. James www.sspjschool.net

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org

St. Thomas the Apostle West Hempstead www.stthomasschool.net

Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org

St. William the Abbot School Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net

Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School Port Jefferson www.olowregional.org

St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org

St. John Paul II Regional School Riverhead www.sjp2regional.org

Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org

St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org Note: Some schools will conduct private tours for families and/or small groups. These will be done by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on each school’s website.

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What is Catholic Schools Week?

Catholic Schools Week is an annual event, celebrated across the country that begins the last Sunday in January. This year, Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated from Sunday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 6. The week is set aside to celebrate the unique nature of the Catholic schools in each community. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc.) it is also a week where the schools invite prospective families of the parish/parishes they serve, and of the broader local community, to consider the benefits of a Catholic education.

regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of non-Catholic students who attend because of the quality of the education.

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hen parents select W Catholic elementary school, what are the most frequently cited reasons?

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Like the changes we’ve seen in most everything else, the pandemic will re-shape Catholic Schools Week somewhat as it pertains to open houses and large gatherings. Most schools will offer 45-minute virtual open houses and one-on-one opportunities to schedule an individual meeting with the principal. You are advised to check your school’s web site for details of their events. Find a school at www. licatholicelementaryschools.org/ find-a-school.

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As a current school family, how do I participate?

Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of all that is great about Catholic school. A combination of internal and external activities, Catholic Schools Week celebrates the parish, the community, the students, the nation, vocations and teachers and staff. Externally, the schools also offer opportunities for new families to visit and learn about the advantages each Catholic community offers. Out of an abundance of caution, most live events in 2021 will be celebrated exclusively by students and staff to minimize the students’ and the building’s exposure to outsiders. Most external events will be offered virtually.

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can virtually visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in to view the facility, be introduced to the teachers, and learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs.

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ow have the Catholic H elementary schools addressed the pandemic?

Catholic elementary schools have been remarkably successful in their implementation of mitigation techniques to limit each student’s exposure and risk. The schools have maintained a COVID infection rate of less than two percent, quarantining students and staff when necessary, but maintaining the continuity of student instruction and the daily structure and normalcy in student’s lives: · Each school has safely returned all students for full, five-day-a-week learning · Remote learning was a success in the spring, and is offered to students who choose to continue their classes online · Each school has embraced extensive mitigation policies and procedures that digitally scan each student each day for fever, create spaces where social distancing is observed, require mandatory mask wearing, keep students in cohorts to limit exposure and pay special attention to ventilation and frequent

ill attending a Catholic W elementary school help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school?

Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get sterilization of high-touch surfaces. into a Catholic high school, but it is As a prospective family, still the best way. The Catholic high do I have an ‘assigned schools are open to all students school’? and typically have a very significant One of the first differences you will notice about Catholic school number of students from a public school. Students qualify for Catholic is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be high school through a test for eighth most successful in. There is no direct graders that is administered in ‘assignment’ based on where you live October of each year. Typically, the students from Catholic elementary and most school districts provide schools are best prepared for the busing to the school of your choice academic rigor, the integrated within a 15-mile radius. program of faith and values, and What are the tuition rates the service orientation of the high and is there a difference schools. Virtually all of the students in tuition to attend a from Catholic elementary school different school?

(90+ percent) are admitted to a Long Island’s Catholic eleCatholic high school with the vast mentary schools set their own majority getting into the high school tuitions, so they vary slightly, but that is their first choice. average is around $5,500 per year with multiple child discounts that How can I learn more or lower that cost for most. If your choose the school(s) I parish has a school, we encourage would like to visit? you to become a member of that There is a resource for families community, but there is no penalty on the Internet that provides a for choosing a school outside of very complete picture of the Catholic your parish or town. The system elementary school experience. It of schools is an asset here on Long features an interactive map that’s Island for all of the families of the your guide to each of Long Island’s Diocese and for all of the families distinctive Catholic schools, and lets of Long Island. you view geographic options at www. licatholicelementaryschools.org.

Are non-Catholics welcome in the schools?

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In the science labs, St. Mary’s High School students work collaboratively and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education.

flexibility, diligence, perseverance, accountability, and responsibility. At every level, St. Mary’s balances strong academic development with experience to encourage personal growth. Exceptional faculty and staff inspire each student along their educational journey, always promoting the safe and welcoming culture that is one of the hallmarks of the St. Mary’s experience.

At the Schools of Saint Mary, Manhasset, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The mission of the school is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing. Small class sizes foster a more personal connection between students and faculty. Faculty and administrators at St. Mary strives to educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their moral standards and ethics. Students learn about the tenets and meaning of their faith and how to live it joyfully, especially in serving others within the school and greater community.

The use of cutting-edge technology, including campus-wide wireless capabilities, an online system that allows students and parents to access homework and grades, and school-issued Chromebooks for every student in sixth through twelfth grade, helps teachers provide students with a strong academic foundation. At the early childhood and primary grade levels, students actively explore concepts and develop skills through an interdisciplinary approach utilizing the latest technology, handson learning materials, and skill-related experiences. Students in grades 6-12 incorporate technology as an interactive tool that enables them to be independent learners while investigating researchbased learning.

Middle and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program. By taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work alongside professionals in those fields.

The St. Mary’s education is about more than just academics. Spiritual values, a sense of service and the growth of faith are fostered by connecting Gospel values to all parts of the curriculum, including

The school day doesn’t end when the last bell rings – St. Mary’s becomes a vibrant after-school community as students at all grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, exploring their talents and skills outside of academia.

The Schools of St. Mary is also proud of its competitive athletic programs at the middle and high school levels, which are highly regarded for both excellent coaching and superb sportsmanship.

From early childhood students to their high school seniors, The Schools of St. Mary is preparing inspired thinkers and creative leaders by guiding all students as they develop the character traits of great leaders and skilled team players. This approach includes creativity,

For more information on St. Mary’s, please contact Mrs. Norma Stafford, director of admissions at 516.627.2711 or nstafford@stmary.ws.

PHOTOS SHOWN WERE TAKEN PRE-PANDEMIC.

Faculty and administrators at St. Mary’s strive to educate the whole child - intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.

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In March of 2020, the Schools of St. Mary successfully launched their Distance Learning Program within three days in response to COVID-19. Faculty members seamlessly transitioned to their adjusted teaching environments, and students continued with daily instruction from their homes, including extras such as physical education. Then in September, after months of careful planning along with parent support, the reimagination of facilities, and adhering to local and state mandates, the Schools reopened safely five days a week for in-person learning with full COVID safety protocols in effect.

Students whose families opted to remain at home assimilated to the interactive classroom experience and participate in their daily education in real-time with their peers. At St. Mary’s, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount. The administration’s ability to quickly respond to the impact of the pandemic received accolades beyond the community and surpassed what public schools in the area could offer their families.

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hired a consulting company specializing in pandemic threat mitigation to do a building survey and assist in the writing of our reopening plan.”

aint Mary’s Elementary and High School decided to zig while everyone else is zagging. Their reopening plan consisted of having every student back in school on a fulltime basis and everything seems to be going to plan.

The architects of the master plan were high school Principal Gerard Buckley and elementary school Principal Sarah Griffin, along with a task force. St. Mary’s also hired Perotta Consulting this past summer, a consulting firm that specializes in threat mitigation and emergency operation planning, to help create and form their reopening plan for the school year.

“Our first move was to identify key personnel who would make up our ‘task force’ in collaborating on important reopening decisions,” Buckley said. “Our joint task force included members of administration, facilities management and our health staff. When we explored reopening, we discussed everything from an alternate

When St. Mary’s finalized their plan to reopen, they communicated with parents through email and also YouTube Live sessions that provided a way for parents to ask direct questions to administrators. They also appointed a COVID coordinator so parents know who to contact if they have any questions.

days schedule, a hybrid model, to shortened days removing lunch and large gatherings, to full remote and then our current plan: in-person instruction for all who requested such. A survey of our community further solidified this need for full, in-person learning. We extensively evaluated our facilities and realized we could safely manage the entire N-12 student population on our campus. It was at this point that we also

are confident in the s we have put in place Catholic Liberal Arts provide for our stude “Our elementary sch largest increase, and students have joined as well.”

St. Mary’s experienced an increase in enrollment this year, due to two Diocese of Rockville Centre schools shutting down and also the attraction of providing in-person learning for all students. This has been a challenge, an increase in population with the same space provided while also trying to keep students 6 feet apart as the state mandates.

“There has been an increase in enrollment at St. Mary’s. Families

To deal with reduced smallest cohort bein and largest being 19 enrollment, St. Mary staff members. They enlarging their subst Students also had th fully remote, which th upon quarterly.

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what it once was.

“Each day that we are in school together is truly a blessing considering the extended school closure we all experienced in the spring,” Griffin said. “Teachers and students alike are enjoying being together and learning while embracing the new challenges of the school year.”

BY MARCO SCHADEN mschaden@antonmediagroup.com

while on campus. In fact, it is now part of their school uniform and students received a St. Mary’s edition face mask. Mask breaks occur throughout day at the discretion of the teachers and also during lunch breaks and scheduled outdoor breaks for the students.

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All students remove their mask for lunch where the tables are spaced at least 6 feet apart. In N-5 classrooms, students eat in their classrooms, again spaced 6 feet apart,” Griffin said. In classrooms the teachers provide breaks, alternating rows for breaks and setting timers for students to switch. Whenever an in class mask break occurs, the distance from the person removing the mask in addition to those keeping the mask on must remain 6 feet.” or in this time, referred to as cohorts.”

St. Mary’s made it mandatory for all students and staff to wear a mask

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Around Our Catholic Schools

The dozens of Catholic schools around Long Island are on task and embracing the school year amidst a worldwide pandemic.

Here is a peek at some of what’s going on in the classrooms around the island.

Photos courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Never Missed A Beat

Catholic schools shine during uncertain time

BY TINA DENNELLY

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s anyone fearful about the future of Catholic schools?” a parent pondered recently on the Parents of Long Island Catholic School Students Facebook page in the Spring of 2020, shortly after the pandemic hit and the lockdown began.

With some parents out of work or furloughed due to the pandemic and Sunday contributions to parishes down because churches are closed, many wonder how the events would impact Catholic schools. But the agile response of Long Island Catholic schools to the pandemic and shift to remote learning has impressed current school families and caused new families to consider enrolling.

While a few responded to the Facebook question that they were concerned, the more than 75 other commenters were wholeheartedly optimistic.

“Not at all. [Our school] never missed a beat,” said one. “More pleased than ever with our investment in Catholic schools,” said another. And a third, “I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am with what Catholic schools are doing during this.”

Parents in the group whose children attend schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre—from St. Martin of

Tours in Amityville, Trinity Regional in East Northport, St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa, Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, and St. Dominic’s in Oyster Bay, to name just some—said they were amazed at how quickly and how well the schools responded to the pandemic.

“St. Aidan’s [in Williston Park] has done an impeccable job in implementing distance learning,” said parent Violeta Gromulska in a comment. “The teachers’ dedication is impressive. All my emails get answered, even [at] late hours of the night. The communication is phenomenal. Especially [Principal Julie] O’Connell’s weekly messages. All subjects have been addressed—gym, art, music, Spanish, religion, etc. The structure, planning and implementation has exceeded my expectations. They even have extra help Zoom meetings on Friday for the students.”

Other parents in the group—several of whom said they are public school teachers—noted that some Long Island public school districts took weeks to begin remote learning and struggled to keep students engaged in virtual classrooms.

St. Aidan’s principal O’Connell, who said she had three prospective families reach out recently in one week alone, noted in a comment the biggest factors

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in Catholic schools’ success, “Our administrators, teachers, students and parents are all working hard together, and the sharing of our faith is the piece that makes it so successful.”

The success in the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s schools mirrors the success of other diocesan school districts across the country during the pandemic.

According to a May 11 article in National Catholic Register, after school buildings were ordered to close, the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Catholic schools took spring break a week early to come up with a remote learning plan and were ready to go the first day after the break. By contrast, public schools in the Detroit area ended the school year early.

Of course, that’s not to say some Catholic schools did not struggle, noted the Register article. “Through it all, the unifying force in both heartache and success has been daily prayer, to trust and be strong through this difficult time.”

Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools worked to maintain the continuity of instruction and the normal social and spiritual structure of the students’ day with prayer, and other community activities.

There’s that sense of family. I think that’s what is making parents realize the connection between faith and learning.

—Tina Dennelly is a writer for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, a parishioner at St. Patrick’s Parish in Bay Shore and has children who attend St. Patrick’s School.

MORNING STAR INITIATIVE CONTINUES Last January, the Diocese of Rockville Centre announced a long-term plan to strengthen, expand, support and revitalize its elementary schools (see www.morningstarinitiative.org). As part of the initiative, the Morning Star team in February began in-person visits to each of the 39 diocesan elementary schools to assess each school’s culture, identity and contributions. However, the New York on PAUSE order closed school buildings in March.

The team has remained busy however—it helped launch the Curriculum Leads program, which allows teachers to pool resources and share expertise with other grade-level and subject-area teachers from Catholic schools around the diocese, soon after remote instruction began in mid-March.

“The pandemic may have changed the Morning Star Initiative’s trajectory and the landscape in which we were working,” said Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., chief revitalization officer for the Morning Star Initiative.

“But it has not dampened our commitment to strengthen the Catholic elementary school system one bit.”

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Getting To Know Catholic Schools On Long Island

BY GARY E. LAYTON

Because of this freedom to choose, events like Catholic Schools Week allow families to visit the schools of interest to them to meet the teachers ong Island is home to 42 beautiful Catholic elementary schools. Thirty eight and tour the facility to get a ‘feel’ for the school that their student will feel most at home in. of the schools are run by the Diocese of While each of our schools are somewhat Rockville Centre while four are private Catholic unique, and reflect some of the character, tradielementary schools. All of the elementary tion and personality of the Parish and commuschools and the nine Catholic high schools in nity they serve, they all share a common focus Nassau and Suffolk operate under the religious on development of the whole child; in mind, in direction of Bishop John Barres. body and in spirit. This complete integration of The Diocesan schools are a combination of Parish and Regional schools and are situated to the Catholic faith into all subjects and activities is what makes the character education in be within geographic reach of the children of the 133 Catholic parishes in Nassau and Suffolk Catholic school stand out. At a time when all schools, public and private, are realizing the counties. The schools are open to students value of SEL, Social Emotional Learning—the of all faiths, and all are welcome. Long Island development of the most desirable personal Catholics are extended an incremental tuition discount regardless of whether their parish has characteristics, is something that has differena school or is part of a regional school. The idea tiated the Catholic school student all along. It’s not just what they learn in their time with us, it is to make a Catholic education possible for is more about ‘who they become’. Our students every family. graduate with character, confidence, drive, One of the ways Catholic school is unique discipline and compassion. is that families can choose the school that best The elementary schools offer classes for chilserves their child’s needs. There is no geographic dren as young as three years old, from middle mapping that dictates which a family must use.

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school (8th grade) prepared to succeed in high school and beyond. Most of our graduates go on to a prestigious Catholic high school, and 99 percent of the high school graduates go on to college. Currently, more than 10,000 students attend Catholic elementary schools across Long Island and approximately 11,000 additional students attend a Catholic high school.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released a longitudinal study in 2014 where 10th graders from public, private and Catholic high schools were asked if they were planning to continue to college and pursue their degree. Those that expressed an intent to get a college degree were re-visited ten years later, eight years after they graduated high school.

Nearly twice as many students who graduated from Catholic high schools earned their college degree compared to their public counterparts. *National Center for Education Statistics 2014 —Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Why Do Parents Choose Catholic School For Their Children?

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While everyone has their own reasons, a number of significant themes are identified when you speak to parents about why they selected a Catholic elementary school for their children:

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We effectively use technology to enhance education.

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We emphasize moral development and self-discipline. e prepare students to be producW tive citizens and future leaders. e provide a balanced curriculum W that integrates faith, culture and life. e cultivate a faculty and staff W of people who are dedicated, caring and effective.

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The Sacred Congregation For Catholic Education:

The Catholic School

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INTRODUCTION

The Catholic school is receiving more and more attention in the Church since the Second Vatican Council, with particular emphasis on the Church as she appears in the Constitutions Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes. In the Council’s Declaration Gravissimum Educationis it is discussed in the wider sphere of Christian education. The present document develops the idea of this Declaration, limiting itself to a deeper reflection on the Catholic school.

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The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education is aware of the serious problems which are an integral part of Christian education in a pluralistic society. It regards as a prime duty, therefore, the focusing of any attention on the nature and distinctive characteristics of school which would present itself as Catholic. Yet the diverse situations and legal systems in which the Catholic school has to function in Christian and non-Christian countries

demand that local problems be faced and solved by each Church within its own social-cultural context.

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While acknowledging this duty of the local Churches, the Sacred Congregation believes that now is the opportune moment to offer its own contribution by re-emphasising clearly the educational value of the Catholic school. It is in this value that the Catholic school’s fundamental reason for existing and the basis of its genuine apostolate is to be found. This document does not pretend to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject; it merely proposes to state the premises that will lead to further fruitful study and implementation.

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To Episcopal Conferences, pastorally concerned for all young Catholics whatever school they attend, the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education entrusts this present document in order that they may seek to achieve an effective system of education at all levels which corresponds to

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the total educational needs of young people today in Catholic schools. The Sacred Congregation also addresses itself to all who are responsible for education - parents, teachers, young people and school authorities - and urges them to pool all their resources and the means at their disposal to enable Catholic schools to provide a service which is truly civic and apostolic.

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In the fulness of time, in His mysterious plan of love, God the Father sent His only Son to begin the Kingdom of God on earth and bring about the spiritual rebirth of mankind.

To continue His work of salvation, Jesus Christ founded the Church as a visible organism, living by the power of the Spirit.

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Moved by the same Spirit, the Church is constantly deepening her awarness of herself and meditating on the mystery of her being and mission. Thus she is ever rediscovering her living relationship with Christ “in order to discover greater light, energy, and joy in fulfilling her mission and determining the best way to ensure that her relationship with humanity is closer and more efhcacious”—that humanity of which she is a part and yet so undeniably distinct. Her destiny is to serve humanity until it reaches its fullness in Christ.

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Evangelisation is, therefore, the mission of the Church; that is she must proclaim the good news of salvation to all, generate new creatures in Christ through Baptism, and train them to live knowingly as children of God.

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To carry out her saving mission, the Church uses, above all, the means which Jesus Christ has given her.

She also uses other means which at different times and in different cultures have proved effective in achieving and, promoting the development of the human person. The Church adapts these means to the changing conditions and emerging needs of mankind. In her encounter with differing cultures and with man’s progressive achievements, the Church proclaims the faith and reveals “to all ages the transcendent goal which alone gives life its full meaning”. She establishes her own schools because she considers them as a privileged means of promoting the

The Vatican formation of the whole man, since the school is a centre in which a specific concept of the world, of man, and of history is developed and conveyed.

Contribution of the Catholic school towards the Salvific Mission of the Church

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The Catholic school forms part of the saving mission of the Church, especially for education in the faith.

Remembering that “the simultaneous development of man’s psychological and moral consciousness is demanded

by Christ almost as a pre-condition for the reception of the befitting divine gifts of truth and grace”, the Church fulfills her obligation to foster in her children a full awareness of their rebirth to a new life. It is precisely in the Gospel of Christ, taking root in the minds and lives of the faithful, that the Catholic school finds its definition as it comes to terms with the cultural conditions of the times.

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In the course of the centuries “while constantly holding to the fullness of divine truth”(8) the Church has progressively used the sources and the means of culture in order to deepen her understanding of revelation and promote constructive dialogue with the world. Moved by the faith through which she firmly believes herself to be led by the Spirit of the Lord, the Church seeks to discern in the events, needs and hopes of our era the most insistent demands which she must answer if she is to carry out God’s plan.

—Gabriel-Marie Cardinal Garrone, Prefect —Antonio M. Javierre, Secretary, Titular Archbishop of Meta Editor’s note: The above is an except from the Vatican, Rome, March 19, 1977, the Feast of St. Joseph promoting Catholic school as valuable and necessary.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/vatican1977 to view the document in its entirety.

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Catholic Education:

The Freedom To Choose Select the school that best suits your student’s needs at a Catholic elementary school

BY GARY LAYTON

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reedom of choice has been a defining characteristic of the American experience since the country’s founding. Very little in life is as empowering as the ability to evaluate a number of possible choices, and to select the one that is uniquely suited for you. Due to the complexities of modern life however, some choices, like which school will provide your children the best education, had to be surrendered to state authorities who created the concept of school districts and schools that were aligned with your geography. So, while the choice of where you would live was still yours, once you selected that place, you were essentially mapped to a series of schools.

Fortunately, government-run public schools aren’t the only option. Parents have the ability to select from a growing number of alternatives including private, charter, and religious schools. Parents choose these schools to provide their children specialized religious instruction, to deliver more individual academic attention, and to help reinforce the value they live at home. Catholic schools succeed today because they are uniquely qualified to deliver all of these things, and parents get to select the Catholic school that best matches their needs.

One of the highlights of Catholic education on Long Island is the variety of high-quality Catholic elementary schools that fall within the busing limits that our taxpayer-provided buses support. Because even though you elect to enroll your children in a Catholic school, your public district is obligated to provide busing for your student(s) at no charge. The availability of busing plus the Diocese of Rockville Centre policy that gives all practicing Catholics on Long Island the ‘in-parish’ discounted tuition price for whatever school they choose means that regardless of where you live, and regardless of which parish you belong to, a Catholic elementary education is an affordable option.

For parishes with schools associated with them, the choice is often evident. Many choose to educate their children in the company of their ‘second family’, their faith family, right in their neighborhood parish. Others, particularly those who worship in parishes not associated with a school, make their choice by the combination of academic, social and spiritual support offered in the school community they choose. While each school in the Diocese of Rockville Centre shares a common State academic curriculum, and shares a religious curriculum determined by the Diocese, each school has a unique personality that is determined by a combination of its history, its staff, and to a greater extent, to the families that make up the school community.

Catholic education is a journey in both education

and faith, and like most journeys, the destination is important, but it is the journey itself that needs to be memorable. Because it encompasses a block of time that is eight to ten years of your and your student’s life, and because the trajectory of a student’s life is partially determined by the company they keep, be mindful of who your fellow travelers are.

I assure you that both you and your children will come away from the elementary school experience with friends who will be yours forever. During the journey they will provide academic and social support. The other parents will similarly sit across the kitchen table and be confused by ‘new math’, and they’ll be up late some nights helping to finish three-panel poster board projects. Their, and their children’s values will be shared with your children, you will serve on committees together, and you will get to experience the joys of First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and ultimately graduation together.

Much of the strength of Catholic education, and the success you children will have will be the result of this supportive extended family.

Finding families with shared values and similar high expectations for their children won’t be difficult because they are who make up the

communities at every Catholic Elementary School.

Ultimately, most parents make their decision based on their confidence in the principal who sets the tone and selects the staff, and in their confidence in the teachers who will spend more waking hours with your children than even you at times, but ultimately, most make the specific choice based on a ‘gut instinct’. The most common answers parents give when asked ‘Why this school?’ is that “It just felt right.” Or “The school felt like a warm hug from the first moment I walked in.” or similar intuitive feelings they had. Keep it in mind that the ‘feeling’ – the feeling of warmth and welcoming, is why your student will love their school, and why your student will grow to love learning. It is a love of learning that shapes a young person’s attitude towards school and towards life.

A Catholic elementary education offers many advantages for the student and for their families.

Catholic Schools Week is a great time to explore whether a Catholic Elementary School is the right choice for your children.

—Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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The Catholic Elementary School in your neighborhood is hosting a Virtual Open House during Catholic Schools Week (January 31 - February 6), and they have a lot to tell you. They want you to know about how their students have thrived this year, thanks to their committed teachers and involved families. They’re excited to let you in on their plans for the rest of the school year. And they want to learn about you, too, and how they can support you and your family. You don’t have to leave the house; just make your way to www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

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Volunteer staff at the Ethical Friends of Children boutique in Garden City. From left, Judy Rosemarin of Long Beach, Jim LoPresti of Massapequa Park and Pat Spencer of Port Washington. (Contributed photo) Ethical Friends of Children (EFOC) has donated 44 new children’s winter coats to New Hour for Women and Children-LI. The coats were purchased by donations from various organizations that include the Ethical Society Youth Group, the Weill Fund, St. Bernard Church and Knights of Columbus Division Avenue High School senior Nikhil Keer from the Levittown Public Schools was recently selected as one of 25 high school seniors from New York State to be nominated for the 2021 United States Presidential Scholars Program. Being recognized in the program is one of the highest honors that a high school student can obtain. Keer was nominated by Senator Kevin Thomas. Each year, the prestigious program honors up to 161 students as scholars. These students represent excellence in education and are selected by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars as a result of their academic success, artistic excellence, community service, essays, leadership, school evaluations and transcripts and their demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

Keer is a hardworking student who is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a recipient of the AP Capstone Diploma.

He is currently enrolled in five Advanced Placement courses and has already taken seven AP courses during his high school career. Due to his exceptional academic accomplishments, Keer is involved in Division Avenue High School’s business, national, social studies and world language honor societies. Among his many leadership roles, Keer is the president and captain of the school’s Science Olympiad, president of DECA, member of Mathletes, member of Key Club and serves as a

in Levittown. EFOC is a project of the Ethical Humanist Society of LI. New Hour was founded to provide meaningful support to current and formerly incarcerated women, their children and families.

“We are deeply grateful for community partners like the Ethical Society, who recognize the inherent worth

Presidential Scholar nominee Nikhil Keer (Photo courtesy of Irvin Simon Photographers/Levittown Public Schools)

peer leader. He is also a junior black belt in mixed martial arts, an assistant martial arts instructor, a Levittown Public Library Teen Advisory Board member and a volunteer through the Levittown DoSomething Club.

Keer will continue on in the program with the hope of becoming a semifinalist next. Semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program are expected to be notified in mid-April and Scholars will be notified in May. Those who are selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar will go on to receive a medallion for their high achievement. The Levittown Public Schools congratulates Keer on this outstanding recognition and wishes him the best of luck as he continues in the program.

of all people and whose generous donation will provide warmth and hope to so many of our New Hour families,” said Executive Director Serena Liguori.

EFOC can be reached at efoc@ehsli.org or 516205-3047. New Hour can be reached at sliguori@ newhourli.org or 631-273-3300.

The Plainedge School District congratulates Plainedge High School senior Tyler Ruvolo, who has been named a 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar for his research project, “A Regression-Based Investigation Into Presidential Public Approval as a Factor of Political and Economic Policy.” Ruvolo is one of 300 high school seniors selected from 1,760 applications. Scholars are chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. The 300 scholars and their schools will receive $2,000 each. The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides students with the opportunity to present their research on a national stage. It also celebrates the hard work of young scientists who bring fresh perspectives to global challenges. Forty The main library, Parkville and Station Branches of the Great Neck Library are currently accepting donations for LI Cares Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank. The collection boxes are accessible at the front entrances of each library location during regular library hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m. Donate products that are in boxes, cans, or plastic bottles and do not require

Plainedge Regeneron Scholar Tyler Ruvolo

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of the 300 scholars will be chosen as finalists on Jan. 21. In March, the finalists will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards from Regeneron. refrigeration. Please, no glass jars. To promote healthy eating, LI Cares asks for items that are low in sugar/sodium and free of high fructose corn syrup.

Top 10 most needed items are low-fat, boxed and non-refrigerated milk, white rice, canned vegetables, cooking oil, cereals, pasta, tomato sauce, canned meat, poultry, fish, peanut butter, jelly, jam and spreadable fruit. All donations are greatly appreciated.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Great family events happening now around the Island THURSDAY, JAN. 21

Virtual Trivia Sponsored by the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor, from 7 to 8 p.m. A night of fun and friendly competition (it’s not just whaling). Podium winners earn museum passes.

Weeks alternate between Trivia Challenge the first Thursday (with more challenging questions) and Family Trivia the third Thursday (with some questions the kids might know). Topics vary each month, see website for details.

Register at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events to get the link to join via Zoom.

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Great Hall Yoga From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. Join a yoga and meditation group in the historic Great Hall at Coe Hall, led by instructors from

Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga.

Face masks required and mats and equipment will be stationed six feet apart.

Screening questions will be asked upon arrival. Visit plantingfields. org to register.

The event is free to members with a donation required for non-members.

Blood Drive New York Blood Center will host a drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Carle Place Fire Department, 460 Broadway, Carle Place. Those donating blood will have their temperatures checked and must wear a face mask or covering. Additionally, individuals must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19, may not donate if they have any symptoms of COVID-19 and

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 MONDAY, JAN. 25

Coe Hall will host an in-person yoga and meditation session on Jan. 22.

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may not donate if they are on self-quarantine restrictions.

For those who cannot make the blood drive, the New York Blood Center also has a convenient donor center located in Lake Success. You can schedule an appointment at that location or at any other donor center by visiting the website. Visit www.donate. nybc.org to sign up.

Blood Drive New York Blood Center will host a drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Broadway Mall, 358 Broadway Mall in Hicksville. Visit www.donate.nybc. org for requirements and other conditions and to sign up, .

“Land, Sea & Sky” The Art League of Long Island’s long-awaited “Land, Sea & Sky” landscape exhibition opens in a virtual gallery format and concludes on March 11. Pre-pandemic, artists of all stripes from the

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Junior Zoologists From om 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. If your child has ever wondered how these amazing animals are cared for, this is the perfect program for them.

Attendees will be assigned a live animal in the exhibit.

For ages 8-12, $16/child, Drop-off only. Visit www.cstl. org to register.

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builder Robert Moses.

The film chronicles the park’s history through rare newsreels, photographs, period music, and in-depth interviews, including with author Nelson DeMille, historian Robert Caro and lifeguard Reggie Jones. Includes photos from the golden age of Jones Beach.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with Long Island Traditions’ director, Nancy Solomon, former Jones Beach Park Superintendent, Sue Guliani, and George Pozderec, writer and director of the film. Visit longislandtraditions.org to register.

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Learn about Jones Beach on Jan. 25 in a virtual screening.

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Zoom Parenting Course YES Community Counseling Center will be conducting a six-course Zoom Active Parenting Program for parents of elementary school age children (ages 5-12) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for registration, link and fee information email Toni Hanzich, LMSW at thanzich@yesccc.org or call 516-719-0313, ext. 213.

The Art League of Long Island’s new exhibit includes, clockwise from top left: “Westhampton Sunset,” torn paper on canvas by Steven Palumbo; “Knickerbocker,” archival pigment print by Paul Mele; “Grey View,” watercolor by Saeed Ullah; “January/Red Branches,” acrylic painting

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Heroines of Art Through April 25 at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Great art by women fill the museum with two simultaneous exhibitions. From Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe and Camille Claudel to pioneers of Abstract Expressionism to works “fresh out of the studio.” Highlights are all from an extraordinary private collection brought together

by Richard P. Friedman and Cindy Lou Wakefield, among the world’s top collectors of contemporary art.

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Timed entries.

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POLICE REPORT they were able remove the driver from the engulfed vehicle. Police personnel from the Highway Patrol Bureau, the Second Precinct, Emergency Services Unit and police medics responded and were able to perform life-saving measures until the arrival of Nassau County Police Helicopter 4. He was airlifted in Helicopter 4 with a police medic to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

Indecent Exposure In Bayville Second Squad detectives report the arrest of a Locust Valley man for two incidents of public lewdness that occurred on Dec. 28, 2020 and Jan. 2.

According to detectives, Ronald Zembko, 72, was purposely exposed while touching himself inside his vehicle parked at Center Island Park, 100 Center Island Park, where he was witnessed by two male victims, both 19 years old, on Jan. 2.

An investigation by detectives led them to the identity and location of Zembko. He was placed under arrest without incident.

A subsequent investigation by detectives revealed he was also responsible for a previous incident on Dec. 28, 2020 where he exposed himself to another male victim, 39.

Zembko is charged with two counts of public lewdness. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to First District Court on Jan. 22.

Serious Accident In Woodbury The Second Squad reports the details of a serious auto accident that occurred on Jan. 5 at 2:53 p.m. in Woodbury.

According to detectives, a 2012

Plane Crashes In Old Bethpage

The Nassau County Police Department reports a plane crash that occurred on Jan. 10 at 1:05 p.m. in Old Bethpage.

According to police, a highway patrol officer was on patrol when he observed a small plane descending and appeared to be in distress in the vicinity of Winding Road. The officer located the wreckage, entered the Driver Refuses To Pull plane and found the pilot pinned in the cockpit. As Nassau County Over In Garden City Emergency Services trucks arrived, On Jan. 8, a Garden City Police officer observed a vehicle southbound the officer relayed the pilot’s condiRonald Zembko Clinton Road with the operator talking tion and the equipment needed for (Photo courtesy of NCPD) on a cell phone. The officer attempted extraction. The cockpit was approximately 10 feet off the ground and the Audi was traveling westbound on the to stop the vehicle by activating his plane was leaking fuel making the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle’s lights and siren, however scene more difficult. male driver, 34, lost control of the the vehicle refused to stop driving The pilot was safely removed and vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway recklessly and aggressively into was transported to an area hospital. and struck a cement barrier wall, Hempstead Village where he struck He is listed in stable condition. which launched the vehicle into the a vehicle on Lincoln Boulevard. The The Bethpage and Melville Fire cement overpass for the Seaford driver and the passenger then fled Oyster Bay Expressway. The impact the scene on foot. Upon investigation, Departments assisted in stabilizing of the collision caused the vehicle to officers located and arrested the driv- the plane.

The Federal Aviation Administration catch fire. A witness, Dale Bartolomeo, er, a 19-year-old male, and charged and National Transportation Safety of Huntington Station, who is an him with reckless driving, leaving the Board are investigating.

FDNY EMT and volunteer with the scene of an accident, excessive speed, Huntington Manor Fire Department two lane usage violations, using a Drone Search In stopped and was the first to reach the cellphone while driving, unlicensed Garden City unconscious driver. With the assisoperation, unregistered operation, tance of two other good Samaritans, and uninsured operation.

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POLICE REPORT requested that Garden City Police Department and Nassau County Police Department search Roosevelt Field and surrounding areas for a drone operator due to a near miss between a drone and a plane. The search yielded negative results.

Robbery In East Meadow The First Squad reports the arrests of two men for attempted robbery that occurred in East Meadow on Jan. 11 at 8:35 p.m.

According to detectives, as part of Operation Natalie, Nassau County’s War Against Opioids, two COPE officers on narcotic enforcement were parked in an unmarked vehicle in the front lot of Coliseum Motor Inn located at 1650 Hempstead Tpke. The officer’s observed two male subjects exit the hotel and approach their vehicle. Defendant Jordan Hernandez, 18, of Uniondale was seen putting on a white ski mask while walking up to the vehicle on the passenger side. Defendant Jose Pineda, 18, of Hempstead was also seen approaching the driver’s side with a large bulge in his sweatshirt pocket. Both officer’s who feared for their life exited their vehicle and displayed their police shield ordering both defendants to stop. A subsequent investigation revealed that Pineda had in his

possession a black / silver imitation hand gun and a kitchen knife. It was determined that both defendants were attempting to rob the occupants in the vehicle. Both were then placed into police custody. There were no injuries reported. There were no proceeds recovered.

Both were charged with second-degree attempted robbery. They were arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Serious Accident In Westbury

The Homicide Squad reports the details of an auto accident that occurred on Jan. 14 at 8:45 p.m. in Westbury.

According to detectives, while driving westbound on Prospect Avenue near Rose Street, a 19 year old male struck a parked vehicle before turning westbound onto Union Avenue where he was in a collision with a taxi, operated by a 46 year old male who remained at the scene and was uninjured. As a result of the collision, the 19 year old male lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an unoccupied building on Union Avenue. He suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment where he is listed in serious condition.

Drug Arrest In Elmont

The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man for an incident that occurred on Jan. 14, at 10:45 p.m. in Elmont.

According to detectives, Fifth Precinct Officers observed a 2012 BMW SUV traveling southbound on Meacham Avenue without a license plate. Officers initiated a Vehicle and Traffic Law Stop. As officers approached the vehicle they detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers had the driver, Dimitri Bien-Aime, 25, exit the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, officers observed a black handgun in the defendant’s waistband. He was placed into custody without further

incident. Officers removed two clear plastic bags and five hand rolled cigarettes containing what is believed to be marijuana. A further investigation determined the serial number on the handgun had been defaced.

Bien-Aime has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.

He was arraigned on Jan. 15 in Mineola.

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Pedestrian Injuries, Deaths In New York State Remain Stubbornly High Seniors over 70 most likely to be killed while walking

injuries and deaths, which, unfortunately, are still far too high,” said Robert Sinclair, Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. “But we must always remember that each of these numbers represents a loved one and we must do all we can to save each precious life.”

The AAA study revealed…

• The age group most likely to die was seniors over the age of 70 with 700 killed during the 10 years examined, followed by 50- to 59-year-olds with 496 lives lost, then 458 60- to 69-yearold fatalities.

• Driver inattention proved the top contributing factor to pedestrian fatalities/injuries with 38,784. Failure

to yield by a driver was next contributing 37,106 injury/fatality crashes, with pedestrian error or confusion resulting in 33,983.

• Over the 10-year span, Suffolk County was the deadliest with 400 killed, with Kings County (Brooklyn) second with 396 deaths, then Queens at 387. Brooklyn was the county-by-county injury leader with 34,531, followed by Manhattan with 25,258. Queens saw 24,324 injuries.

• The most dangerous time of day was 3 to 6 p.m., with schools letting out and during the evening rush, with 32,947 injuries and deaths. The second deadliest time of day was 6 to 9 p.m. with 31,698 injuries and deaths

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edestrian injuries and fatalities statewide remain high, surpassing 15,000 in each of the last three years, tragically reversing a promising downward trend. AAA Northeast compiled data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research for the years 2010 to 2019 (the latest finalized year available), that showed a total of 161,068 pedestrian deaths and injuries, equivalent to one every 33 minutes. During the decade, the yearly total peaked at 16,145 in 2013, but dropped to a low of 13,187 in 2015.

The grim total was 15,456 in 2019.

“Cold, hard statistics show the scope of the problem of pedestrian

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Mediterranean Alure This single-family, Mediterranean-style colonial home on a third of a wooded acre at 235 Woodbury Rd. in Woodbury (Walt Whitman Elementary School District) sold on Jan. 7 for $760,000.

The home, built in 1923, has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The home has central air conditioning and forced air heat. The floors are hardwood and the basement is finished with full, walk-out access. The eat-in-kitchen is newly remodeled; the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and skylights.

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hen you get a friendly smile, a warm greeting or a caring hug from a friend, you know that you are welcome.

The entrance to a house is the first greeting, a hello. Is it welcoming?

Does it express your mood? It’s the first impression your guests and visitors get and it should foreshadow your home’s style.

The good news is that you don’t have to replace your door or build a new portico to improve the look of the entrance, unless it is rotting and falling apart. In most cases, a minor masonry repair, some carpentry work, new coat of paint and a couple of accessories can improve it tremendously.

First, lead people to your door.

Create a clear pathway from the street or the driveway to the entryway.

Take a good look at the entrance of your house. Are there overgrown shrubs covering it and obstructing the view? Give them a nice cut and prune.

Is it cluttered? Are there cracked flowerpots with weeds growing out of them? Tangled water hose? A snow shovel in June? Clean it up.

Lighting is another important element. Safety is important, you don’t want your guests tripping in the dark and breaking bones after enjoying a couple of glasses of wine at your party. Lighting sets the mood and casts a soft glow to create a friendly atmosphere.

Don’t be afraid of bold colors.

It doesn’t mean that you should

paint the entrance door pink, but use rich, glossy jewel tones like dark blue, green, burgundy or black. The color you choose should coordinate with other exterior and interior colors.

The door hardware is important and functional accents which make a statement and give your entrance a visual appeal. They are the finishing touch and will make the entryway pop. Just make sure your doorbell is working.

Spring is coming soon, so let’s spruce up our entryways and welcome it to our homes.

Julia Goldner-Reyes is an interior designer for GR Design and Reyes Brother Remodeling LLC of Port Washington.

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Rock & Roll Redemption Byrds founding member sets record straight with new memoir

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n the back of Chris Hillman’s new memoir Time Between: My Life As a Byrd, Burrito Brothers, and Beyond, the septuagenarian’s late friend Tom Petty is quoted as saying, “Chris was a true innovator—the man who invented country rock. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.” It’s far from hyperbole as you delve into Hillman’s story about growing up in rural San Diego County and going from riding horses, surfing and exploring the outdoors to getting the music bug when his sister returned from college with records by Bill Monroe, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, The Stanley Brothers and Flatt & Scruggs. And while Hillman’s musical path went from playing in local bands like The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers and The Golden State Boys (which also featured future country music legend Vern Gosdin) to international stardom as a founding member of The Byrds, Hillman’s tone throughout his book is one of humility and gratitude that’s a heartfelt and deep conversation with the reader. Those seeking a salacious rock and roll tale are advised to look elsewhere. No surprise given that the devout family man, who has been with wife Connie Pappas for 41 years and has two children and as many grandchildren, initially embarked on this project as a keepsake for his family and a means of setting the musical record straight.

“I had started the book several years ago and the initial idea was to leave a history behind of

what I did,” Hillman explained. ““I kept reading such terrible and inaccurate stories about The Byrds and [The Flying] Burrito Brothers. And [how] The Flying Burrito Brothers centered around Gram [Parsons]. I finally decided that I was there and was going to finally write about what I did in music and all of the above.”

Hillman’s foray into authorship came during a tour for 2017’s Bidin’ My Time, a solo project co-produced by Petty. And while BMG editor Scott Bomar gave the green light to publish the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s manuscript, 2017 ended on a downturn for Hillman, whose Ventura home burned down on his seventy-third birthday, fewer than two months after the sudden passing of close friend Petty. Hillman wouldn’t revisit his project for another year as he dealt with all this loss. A respite came from Roger McGuinn who suggested to his old band mate they embark on a 50th anniversary tour commemorating the release of the groundbreaking 1968 Byrds album Sweetheart of the Rodeo aided by Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.

“It really was a beautiful gesture on McGuinn’s part,” Hillman said. “Roger had already gone out on the road and done shows with Marty and he asked him what he thought about doing a Sweethearts tour as a way of getting me moving again since I had a tough couple of months.

[Roger] was in South America when he called to make the suggestion and it took me about a minute to respond. I said I was in and wanted to know when we’d start. Then Marty calls me, says he’s right there and totally on board.”

The critically acclaimed sold-out 2018 tour rejuvenated Hillman and allowed him to get back to his book. While the book is peppered with plenty of Forrest Gump-like anecdotes featuring the likes of Henry Fonda, Victor Mature, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Joey Bishop, personal turning points are what make Time Between truly resonate. None more so than the suicide of Hillman’s father when his son was 16.

“With my book, I was addressing coming out of a terrible family situation that I had come to grips with but in the first 30 years after my father died, I was angry,” Hillman recalled. “Suicide will do that to you because he was a good guy and a really solid great dad. That’s why I’m alive. What my mother and father taught me, my brother and two sisters was to be responsible, to work hard and to have some sense of morality, value and all of the above.”

Both in the book and in conversation, Hillman admits he could have easily become another rock and roll statistic where it not for the dual influence of faith and family.

“I find embracing the Christian faith was so helpful to me as it is still today,” Hillman said.

“The book was redemption. I’m not saying to read this book because it’ll help you necessarily get through life. Everything else was great, but I wouldn’t swap my family for 10 hit records and all the money in the world. It’s not some corny, noble sentiment. It’s the truth.” Visit www.longislandweekly.com for a longer version of this story and to read about Chris Hillman’s favorite songs that he’s recorded throughout his career.

An early photo of the Byrds taken at Columbia Recording Studio in Hollywood in 1965. Chris Hillman is second from the left.

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held electronically via Zoom on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, New York, 11735. The link to the Zoom meeting with be posted on the Farmingdale Village website, www.farmingdalevillage. com. All parties and citizens interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the following case(s): CASE #2-1 The application of Robert Schumacher to widen the driveway at 241 Cherry Street, in the Village of Farmingdale, requiring a variance from Village ordinance Part II Chapter 600 Zoning, Article XXVIII, Residence B District: Section Title Proposed Required §600-218 Jurisdiction, appeals, hardship cases 0’ 3’ landscape buffer between driveway and property line.

CASE #2-2 The application of Vincent Patcowicz to construct a second floor addition and two roofed deck at 25 Pinehurst Rd., in the Village of Farmingdale, requiring a variance from Village ordinance Part II Chapter 600 Zoning, Article VIII, Residence A Districts.

Section Title Proposed Required §600-58 Front Yard 18.8’ 30’ minimum §600-59 Side Yards 7.75’ 8’ minimum All parties and citizens interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the above petition.

BY ORDER OF THE Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Farmingdale David Nostrand, Chairman Brian Harty, Village Administrator Dated January 14, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221200-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNT Y O F NAS SAU, L& L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET A. MURPHY, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on December 16, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court on the North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 116 Thorne Drive, Bethpage, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block D and Lot 120. Approximate amount of judgment is $69,216.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603476/2019.

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.

Roger Hausch, Esq., Referee Bronster, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, Suite 902, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Farmingdale, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS DESCRIPTION: CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, at the Purchasing Office situated in the Administrative Offices Building (entrance off of Grant Avenue) within Weldon E. Howitt School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735 until 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 2021. At said time, the sealed proposals will be opened and read along on a live streaming video. Access to the live stream can be had by accessing http://farmingdale.syntaxny.com/district/business purchasing. If there is a school closing the day of the bid opening due to inclement weather or an emergency, the bid opening will be on the next business day the school is open, at the same time, on live stream. All information for bidders may be obtained at the above-mentioned address on any school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education, Farmingdale Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all proposals, or to accept that proposal, or any part of that proposal, which in its judgment is for the best interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education Farmingdale Union Free 2-10-3; 1-27-20-2021- School District 4T-#220984-FARM Farmingdale, New York 11735 Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGDALE UNION New York

January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T#220983-FARM LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED, that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Farmingdale on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. to consider a Local Law amending ARTICLE XV, “WORKFORCE HOUSING DISTRICT” of the Zoning Code of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale.

Said proposal shall consider modifying the definitions and requirements of Workforce Housing, the Limitations, the Regulations upon Development of workforce housing and the Development Incentive Bonuses in the WORKFORCE HOUSING DISTRICT. PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that the public hearing shall be conducted virtually. The details for logging on and for viewing and participating in the public hearing shall be available on the Farmingdale Village website, www.farmingdalevillage. com. A copy of the proposed local law shall be available for review at Village Hall and on the Farmingdale Village website, www.farmingdalevillage.com.

All parties in interest and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brian Harty, Village Administrator CLERK /TREASURER DATED: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T#221083-FARM

LEGAL NOTICE At an IAS Motion/Trial Part 6 of the Queens County Supreme Court held in and for the County of Suffolk, located at 1 Court Street, Riverhead, New York 11901 on the 13 day of October, 2020. Redated on Jan, 2021 PRESENT: HON. SANFORD NEIL BERLAND Acting Supreme Court Justice Index No. 608788/20 In re: ZASCOM CO., LLC, Petitioner, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for an Order pursuant to LLC Law §§ 211 and 711 reinstating the Petitioner limited liability company as active New York state entity.

UPON the annexed petition of ZASCOM CO., LLC, verified May 12, 2020 by Vernon McDermott. Its sole interested and managing member, it is hereby ORDERED that the New York State Secretary of State, and all other persons interested show cause at 1 Court Street, Riverhead, New York, on March 10, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. in the forenoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be made herein (1) pursuant to LLC Law §§ 211 and 711 reinstating the petitioner as an active New York limited liability company nunc pro tunc to January 1, 2018 and directing it to file, and the new York State Secretary of State to accept, its “Amended Articles of Organization” or, in the alternative, (2) granting Vernon McDermott the authority to convey certain premises legally owned by ZASCOM CO. LLC, to wit, 73 Florida Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735, Suffolk County, Sec. 58, Block 092, Lot 0043.0 (the subject “Premises”).

ORDERED that sevice of this Order, together with the petition upon which it is bused, be made on or before Feb. 26, 2021, upon the New York State Secretary of State by service of a copy of the Petition and Order to Show Cause, and the exhibits thereto in accordance with CPLR §2103(b)(1), CPLR §2103(b) (3), or CPLR §2103(b)(6), and CPLR §2103(c), and by publication pursuant to Limited Liability Company § 206, and such service shall be deemed good and sufficient service thereof.

GRANTED OCT 13 2020 JUDITCH A. PASCALE Clerk of Suffolk County ENTER, Acting Justice, Supreme Court HON. SANFORD NEIL BERLAND Redated- Jan. 13, 2021 KATHY G. BERGMAN JSC GRANTED JAN 13, 2021

JUDITH A. PASCALE Clerk of Suffolk County SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-20216T-#221123-FARM LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED that a public hearing will be held electronically via Zoom on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 to consider the application of Carl Drive LLC for a proposed two lot subdivision in a Residence B Zoning District, located at 368 Melville Road, also known as Section 49, Block 59, Lots 22, 48, and 49. Pursuant to Village Code Article XXXI §600-239, Board of Trustees approval required for subdivisions. The link to the Zoom meeting with be posted on the Farmingdale Village website, www.farmingdalevillage.com.

All parties in interest and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIAN HARTY, ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER DATED: January 13, 2021 1-20-2021-1T#221198-FARM LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE EASTERN PARKWAY ELEVATED TANK REPLACEMENT Sealed Bids for Eastern Parkway Elevated Tank Replacement will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale, New York, located at Village Hall, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, New York, until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Due to the current pandemic, Bidders are strongly encouraged to have their bids sent by express package delivery services. Bids will be publicly opened and read during a Microsoft Teams Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The Bid Opening is open to all; Bidders wishing to attend may dial (607) 271-5431; Conference ID: 637 469 766# at the time and date stated.

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, will be available on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: www.revplans.com under

‘public projects’. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, www. revplans.com, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1 877-2720216, upon payment of a $49.00 non-refundable bid fee. Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with REV and pay for all reproduction, packaging and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/her bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/ her Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 36 ditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. All questions concerning the Contract Documents shall be directed to Peter Connell at D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. Note: All questions must be submitted in writing to Peter Connell, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2021.

Questions must be sent via email to pconnell@db-eng. com.

By the Order of the Board of Trustees Incorporated Village of Farmingdale By: Brian Harty Village Administrator Date: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T#221244-FARM

GARDEN CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of NICOLE BENEFIELD LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/10/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 118 Stuart Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580. R/A US Corp Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave, #202, BK, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act.

2-17-10-3; 1-27-20-13-20216T-#220859-CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Gaglio DNP Consulting LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/28/2020.

Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 1074 Concord Street Franklin Square NY 11010. The principle business address of the LLC is: 1074 Concord Street Franklin Square NY 11010. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-20216T-#220981-CITY LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing via Zoom at 8:00 p.m. on the 4th day of February 2021, upon the following: “A Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 193, Article XIV of the Village Code Entitled “Prohibition Against Parking Non-Operational Vehicles in Residential Districts”.

Dated: January 15, 2021 Garden City, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1-20-2021-1T-#221225-CITY LEGAL NOTICE The Garden City Union Free School District is requesting proposals for GASB 75 actuarial services. For a copy of the request for proposal, please write to the Business Office at 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 or call 516-478-1040.

Proposals must be received in the Business Office no later than February 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

1-20-2021-1T-#221227-CITY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on December 10, 2020, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with,

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 2019 AND AMENDED DECEMBER 10, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF WELLHEAD TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT THE ROCKAWAY AVENUE PLANT SITE (WELL NOS. 8 AND 12), STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $8,800,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,800,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of wellhead treatment improvements for emerging contaminants at the Rockaway Avenue plant site (Well Nos. 8 and 12), as described in the report dated June 2019, prepared for the Village by H2M Architects + Engineers, at the estimated maximum cost of $8,800,000.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $8,800,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

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rized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 7, 2020 AND AMENDED DECEMBER 10, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF WELLHEAD TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT WELL NO. 9, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $7,200,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,200,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of wellhead treatment improvements for emerging contaminants at Well No. 9, as described in the report prepared for the Village by H2M Architects + Engineers, at the estimated maximum cost of $7,200,000.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $7,200,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for pubLEGAL NOTICE lic inspection during normal VILLAGE OF business hours at the office GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK of the Village Clerk, Village The resolution, a summary of of Garden City, 351 Stewart which is published herewith, Avenue, Garden City, New has been adopted on Decem- York. ber 10, 2020, and an abstract 1-20-2021-1T-#221209-CITY thereof has been published and posted as required by law LEGAL NOTICE and the period of time has VILLAGE OF elapsed for the submission GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK and filing of a petition for a The resolution, a summary of permissive referendum and which is published herewith, a valid petition has not been has been adopted on Decemsubmitted and filed. The va- ber 10, 2020 and an abstract lidity of the obligations autho- thereof has been published

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and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 2019 AND AMENDED DECEMBER 10, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF WELLHEAD TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT THE CLINTON ROAD PLANT SITE (WELL NOS. 10 AND 11), STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $9,600,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,600,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of wellhead treatment improvements for emerging contaminants at the Clinton Road plant site (Well Nos. 10 and 11), as described in the report dated June 2019, prepared for the Village by H2M Architects + Engineers, at the estimated maximum cost of $9,600,000.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $9,600,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart

Avenue, Garden City, New York.

1-20-2021-1T-#221210-CITY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on December 10, 2020, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BO N D RES O LU TI O N OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 10, 2018, AMENDED DECEMBER 12, 2019 AND FURTHER AMENDED DECEMBER 10, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF AN AIR STRIPPER AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT WELL NOS. 15 AND 16, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $9,100,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,100,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of acquisition and installation of an air stripper and improvements for emerging contaminants at Well Nos. 15 and 16, at the estimated maximum cost of $9,100,000.

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fulness of the bonds is forty (40) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $9,100,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

1-20-2021-1T-#221211-CITY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on January 14, 2021 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY DATED: January 14, 2021 Garden City, New York KAREN M. ALTMAN Village Clerk REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 14, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE, STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,700,000 FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,700,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS RELATIVE THERETO The object or purpose is to refund all or a portion of certain outstanding bonds of the Village issued in 2010 for public improvements.

The periods of probable usefulness of the objects or purposes for which the bonds to be refunded were issued consist of various periods ranging from 5 years to 40 years, commencing on the date of original issuance of the first bonds or bond anticipation notes issued for the respective

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objects or purposes for which the outstanding bonds were issued.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,700,000.

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

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GLEN COVE LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on January 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: For a variance of the provisions of Section 300-7, D, (4) of the Village Zoning Code to permit the demolition of an existing carport and construct a new addition consisting of a carport with a second-floor office and roof deck having a front yard setback of 79.3 feet (from Plaka Court) rather than the minimum permitted front yard setback of 119 feet.

Said property, now or formerly owned by Scott Rechler, is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 20, Block H, Lot 336 and is presently known as 58 Hoaglands Lane.

Said application is on file and open to public inspection by appointment at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Please call 516-671-4664 if you wish to schedule an appointment to view the application.

Please note, due to COVID-19 concerns the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the hearing virtually using the Zoom Application (Zoom Meeting ID: 842 6944 2184 Passcode: 307045), a platform which will enable interested parties to watch a livestream of the hearing on the platform in compliance with the Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended. The public will only have virtual access to the hearing through the use of the Zoom Application. Such notice shall be posted on the Village’s website at http://oldbrookville.net. All interested parties should also contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664 the day of the hearing to confirm the location.

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are listed below. A link to the hearing will also be posted on the Old Brookville website (http://oldbrookville.net) in advance of the hearing which can be accessed from the homepage of said site and then following the instructions. If you have any questions about accessing this hearing, please contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664. Please note that although all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak, all microphones will be muted until such time as the particular individual is authorized to speak.

Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 842 6944 2184 Passcode: 307045 You can access the meeting in several ways: 1. By clicking on the link on the Village website as noted previously, which will provide you direct access to the meeting.

2. Using a web browser to navigate to www.zoom.us, clicking “join a meeting” and entering the webinar ID and passcode.

3. Entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84269442184?pwd=dXhQTlloVVNVRFBwb052S2FFNTRvQT09 Anyone wishing to comment on the application, but who cannot join the Zoom Meeting or live hearing, can submit comments to Sandra Albro in advance of the hearing at village@oldbrookville. net. Public comments received prior to the commencement of the public hearing will be made part of the public record.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals David Borg Chairman 1-20-2021-1T-#221121-RP LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on January 28, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: Application for Site Plan Review of a map entitled “Grading & Drainage Plan” prepared by Michel & Associates, dated August 23, 2020 for the construction of a new residence.

Said property, now or formerly owned by 19 Pound Hollow Corp., is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 22, Block F2, Lot 655 & 657 and is presently known as 19 Pound Hollow Road.

Said application is on file and open to public inspec-

LEGAL NOTICES tion by appointment at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Please call 516-671-4664 if you wish to schedule an appointment to view the application.

Please note, due to COVID-19 concerns the Planning Board will hold the hearing virtually using the Zoom Application (Zoom Meeting ID: 816 3741 5801 Passcode: 301668), a platform which will enable interested parties to watch a livestream of the hearing on the platform in compliance with the Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended. The public will only have virtual access to the hearing through the use of the Zoom Application.

Such notice shall be posted on the Village’s website at http:// oldbrookville.net. All interested parties should also contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664 the day of the hearing to confirm the location.

Full access details to the Zoom Meeting (if necessary) are listed below. A link to the hearing will also be posted on the Old Brookville website (http://oldbrookville.net) in advance of the hearing which can be accessed from the homepage of said site and then following the instructions. If you have any questions about accessing this hearing, please contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664. Please note that although all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak, all microphones will be muted until such time as the particular individual is authorized to speak.

Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 816 3741 5801 Passcode: 301668 You can access the meeting in several ways: 1. By clicking on the link on the Village website as noted previously, which will provide you direct access to the meeting; 2. Using a web browser to navigate to www.zoom.us, clicking “join a meeting” and entering the webinar ID and passcode; 3. Entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/81637415801?pwd=MWpxeVQyUDNMaGREW m94enlSK1J0UT09 Anyone wishing to comment on the application, but who cannot join the Zoom Meeting or live hearing, can submit comments to Sandra Albro in advance of the hearing at village@oldbrookville. net. Public comments received prior to the commencement of the public hearing will be made part of the public record.

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Larry Werfel ular individual is authorized Chairman to speak.

1-20-2021-1T-#221117-RP Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 816 3741 5801 LEGAL NOTICE Passcode: 301668 INCORPORATED VILLAGE You can access the meeting in OF OLD BROOKVILLE several ways: 201 McCOUNS LANE 1. By clicking on the link OLD BROOKVILLE, on the Village website as NEW YORK 11545 noted previously, which NOTICE IS HEREBY will provide you direct acGIVEN that a public hearing cess to the meeting; will be held by and before 2. Using a web browser to the Planning Board of the navigate to www.zoom.us, Incorporated Village of Old clicking “join a meeting” Brookville on January 28, and entering the webinar 2021 at 5:30 P.M. at the VilID and passcode; lage Hall, 201 McCouns Lane 3. Entering the following in said Village to consider the URL web address into your following: browser address bar (no Application for Site spaces): Plan Review of a map entihttps://us02web.zoom. tled “Site Plan” prepared by us/j/81637415801?pNorthcoast Civil, dated July wd=MWpxeVQyUDN21, 2020, and last revied NoMaGREW vember 24, 2020 for the conm94enlSK1J0UT09 struction of a new swimming Anyone wishing to compool, cabana, terrace, walk- ment on the application, but ways, and driveway improve- who cannot join the Zoom ments.

Meeting or live hearing, can Said property, now or submit comments to Sandra formerly owned by Pan, is Albro in advance of the hearshown on the Land Tax Map ing at village@oldbrookville. of Nassau County as Section net. Public comments re20, Block L, Lot 1149 and is ceived prior to the commencepresently known as 1 Ever- ment of the public hearing green Way. will be made part of the pubSaid application is on file lic record. and open to public inspec- By Order of the tion by appointment at the Planning Board Village Hall, 201 McCouns Larry Werfel Lane, Old Brookville, New Chairman York between the hours of 1-20-2021-1T-#221119-RP 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the LEGAL NOTICE hearing when all interested INCORPORATED VILLAGE persons will be given an opOF OLD BROOKVILLE portunity to be heard. Please 201 McCOUNS LANE call 516-671-4664 if you wish OLD BROOKVILLE, to schedule an appointment to NEW YORK 11545 view the application.

NOTICE IS HEREBY P l e a s e n o t e , d u e t o GIVEN that a public hearing COVID-19 concerns the Plan- will be held by and before ning Board will hold the hear- the Planning Board of the ing virtually using the Zoom Incorporated Village of Old Application (Zoom Meeting Brookville on January 28, ID: 816 3741 5801 Passcode: 2021 at 5:30 P.M. at the Vil301668), a platform which lage Hall, 201 McCouns Lane will enable interested par- in said Village to consider the ties to watch a livestream of following: the hearing on the platform Application for Site Plan in compliance with the Exec- Review of a map entitled utive Order 202.1, as subse- “Site Plan” prepared by W. quently extended. The public Dean Gomolka, RLA, dated will only have virtual access January 4, 2021 for the conto the hearing through the struction of a sunroom addiuse of the Zoom Application. tion, inground swimming pool Such notice shall be posted on and new driveway. the Village’s website at http:// Said property, now or foroldbrookville.net. All inter- merly owned by Jamal and ested parties should also con- Adrienne Haughton, is shown tact the Village Clerk, Sandra on the Land Tax Map of Albro, at 516-671-4664 the Nassau County as Section day of the hearing to confirm 22, Block J, Lot 1148 and is the location. presently known as 8 Pin Oak Full access details to the Court.

Zoom Meeting (if necessary) Said application is on file are listed below. A link to the and open to public inspechearing will also be posted tion by appointment at the on the Old Brookville web- Village Hall, 201 McCouns site (http://oldbrookville.net) Lane, Old Brookville, New in advance of the hearing York between the hours of which can be accessed from 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday the homepage of said site - Friday until the time of the and then following the in- hearing when all interested structions. If you have any persons will be given an opquestions about accessing portunity to be heard. Please this hearing, please contact call 516-671-4664 if you wish the Village Clerk, Sandra Al- to schedule an appointment to bro, at 516-671-4664. Please view the application. note that although all interPlease note, due to ested persons will be given COVID-19 concerns the Planan opportunity to speak, all ning Board will hold the hearmicrophones will be muted until such time as the particcontinued on page 39

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ing virtually using the Zoom Application (Zoom Meeting ID: 816 3741 5801 Passcode: 301668), a platform which will enable interested parties to watch a livestream of the hearing on the platform in compliance with the Executive Order 202.1, as subsequently extended. The public will only have virtual access to the hearing through the use of the Zoom Application.

Such notice shall be posted on the Village’s website at http:// oldbrookville.net. All interested parties should also contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664 the day of the hearing to confirm the location.

Full access details to the Zoom Meeting (if necessary) are listed below. A link to the hearing will also be posted on the Old Brookville website (http://oldbrookville.net) in advance of the hearing which can be accessed from the homepage of said site and then following the instructions. If you have any questions about accessing this hearing, please contact the Village Clerk, Sandra Albro, at 516-671-4664. Please note that although all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak, all microphones will be muted until such time as the particular individual is authorized to speak.

Zoom Meeting Information – Meeting ID: 816 3741 5801 Passcode: 301668 You can access the meeting in several ways: 1. By clicking on the link on the Village website as noted previously, which will provide you direct access to the meeting; 2. Using a web browser to navigate to www.zoom.us, clicking “join a meeting” and entering the webinar ID and passcode; 3. Entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/81637415801?pwd=MWpxeVQyUDNMaGREW m94enlSK1J0UT09 Anyone wishing to comment on the application, but who cannot join the Zoom Meeting or live hearing, can submit comments to Sandra Albro in advance of the hearing at village@oldbrookville. net. Public comments received prior to the commencement of the public hearing will be made part of the public record.

By Order of the Planning Board Larry Werfel Chairman 1-20-2021-1T-#221195-RP LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 104 of the

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10:30 a.m. In-person dropoff will be on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 8:30am to 10:30 a.m. only at the security desk located at the main entrance of the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, 11020.

Bids must be in sealed envelopes, clearly labeled “WINDOW GLAZING, TINTING & GLASS REPLACEMENT –BID.” All bids will be publicly opened and acknowledged at 11:00 AM by way of video conference via Zoom (meeting ID 844 6540 8341, password 9np1iU).

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents and specifications may be obtained online free of charge at the www.gnpsprojects.com website under “public projects.”

Bids submitted after the stated time and date will not be considered and will be returned to the individual or firm unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids. Any bid submitted GREAT NECK will be binding for sixty (60) days subsequent to the date LEGAL NOTICE of the bid opening. Please Notice of formation of 132- read the bid package carefully 77/99 METRO REALTY before submitting your bid.

GROUP LLC. Arts of Org Incomplete bids may not be filed with Secy of State of considered.

NY (SSNY) on 12/16/20. Of- By: Jason Martin fice location: Nassau Coun- Purchasing Officer ty. SSNY designated as agent 1-20-2021-1T-#221199-GN upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of LEVITTOWN process against LLC to: 40 Cutter Mill Rd., Ste. 504, Great Neck, NY 11201. PurLEGAL NOTICE pose: any lawful act.

NOTICE 2-10-3; 1-27-20-13-6-2021- The Board of Fire Com6T-#220445-GN missioners of the Wantagh Fire District of the Town of LEGAL NOTICE Hempstead, County of NasNotice is hereby given that sau, New York, has selected an order granted by the Su- the following dates for the preme Court, Nassau County, 2021 regular meeting nights: on the 25 day of June 2019, January 25, February 22, bearing the index number March 22, April 26, May 24, 603206/2019, a copy of which June 28, July 26, August 30, may be examined at the Of- September 27, October 19, fice of the Clerk, located at November 15, December 13.

240 Old Country Rd., Min- All meetings will commence eola, N.Y. 11501, grants me at 8:00 pm and will be held at the right to assume the name the Fire District Administraof YUN HUA ZHOU. My tion Building, 2045 Wantagh present address is Great Neck, Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 N.Y. 11020; the month and unless otherwise posted. year of my birth are Nov., The Annual Re-organizational 1961; the place of my birth is meeting for 2022 will be held Guangzhou, China; my pres- on Monday January 10, 2022 ent name is May Mo. at 7:00 PM. 1-20-2021-1T-#221060-GN By order of The Wantagh Fire District LEGAL NOTICE Board of Fire Commissioners NOTICE TO BIDDERS Michael G. Antonucci G R E A T N E C K U N I O N Superintendent FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dated: January 11, 2021 345 Lakeville Road 1-20-2021-1T-#221050-LEV Great Neck, NY 11020 The Board of Education of LEGAL NOTICE the Great Neck Union Free Notice is hereby given that an School District, County of order granted by the Supreme Nassau, Great Neck, New Court, Nassau County, on the York in accordance with Sec- 5 day of January, 2021, beartion 103 of Article 5-A of the ing Index No. 611827-20, a General Municipal Law, here- copy of which may be examby invite the submission of ined at the Office of the clerk, sealed bids for: located at 240 Old Country WINDOW GLAZING, Road, Mineola, NY grants TINTING & GLASS me the right, to assume the REPLACEMENT name NEIAFFA ALAMAS Bids will be received by the JONES-BLUE. My present School District until Wednes- address is 7 Celestial Lane, day, February 3, 2021 at Levittown NY 11756; the Public Officers Law that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville, will hold a meeting Via ZOOM Application on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

The link to the meeting will be posted on the Old Brookville website (http:// oldbrookville.net) for direct access to the meeting.

You can also access by entering the following URL web address into your browser address bar (no spaces): https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85013598827?pwd=MnJlWXFuak1BMTYyNWxldlVTaGJEQT09 Or the dial in telephone # is 1 929 205 6099. When requested, enter meeting ID: 850 1359 8827 and passcode: 802576 to hear the meeting.

The meeting is being held in accordance with Executive Order 202.1 Dated: January 15, 2021 Sandra Albro Village Clerk 1-20-2021-1T-221240-RP

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date of my birth is 8/12/1978. Massapequa Water District My present name is NEIAFFA Kameka Wittal JONES. Business Manager 1-20-2021-1T-#221048-LEV 1-20-2021-1T#221052-MASS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SUDMINEOLA HAL TRUCKING LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on LEGAL NOTICE 01/12/21. Office location: Articles of Organization Nassau County. SSNY des- (DOM-PROF.LLC). The ignated as agent upon whom LaRusso Law Firm PLLC process may be served and filed with the Secy. of State shall mail copy of process of NY (SSNY) 11/27/2020. against LLC to: 106 Squir- Office loc.: Nassau County. rel Ln, Levittown, NY 11756. SSNY is designated as agent Purpose: any lawful act. of DOM-PROF.LLC upon 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-2021- whom process against it may 6T-#221085-LEV be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process LaRusso, Esq., 300 MASSAPEQUA Robert Old Country Rd., Ste. 341, Mineola, NY 11501. Purpose: LEGAL NOTICE The practice of Law. Bid for 1-27-20-13-6-2021; 12-30-23Lawn and Landscape 2020-6T-#220187-MA (Ground) Maintenance At Various District Properties LEGAL NOTICE January 2021 Notice of formation: SevenThe Massapequa Water Dis- teen Consulting LLC. Arts trict is seeking bid proposals of Org. filed with NY Secy for Landscape Maintenance of State (SSNY) 9/29/2020. at 6 locations in Massapequa Location: Nassau County. and Massapequa Park, NY. SSNY designated as agent All proposals can be picked upon whom process against up and are due back at the LLC may be served. SSNY Massapequa Water District shall mail process to SevenOffice located at 84 Grand teen Consulting, 65 WoodAve Massapequa NY 11758 hollow Rd., Albertson, NY by 4 pm on Wednesday, Feb- 11507. Purpose: Any lawful ruary 3rd 2021. purpose.

All contractors who have 2-17-10-3; 1-27-20-13-2021not attended a property walk 6T-#220796-MA through in the past must schedule a site walk through at all locations with the SuLEGAL NOTICE perintendent.

Notice of formation of The contract period is May HOUSE OF SIMRAN LLC 1, 2021 through December with Secy of State of NY 31, 2021 for twenty six (26) (SSNY) on 11/20/20. Office weekly cuttings at six (6) lo- location: Nassau County: cations. There is an option to SSNY designated as agent extend for one (1) year. upon whom process may be Board of Water Commissioners served sand shall mail copy Massapequa Water District of process again LLC to: 21 January 13, 2021 Stephen Place; Valley Stream, 1-20-2021-1T- NY 11580. Purpose: any law#221051-MASS ful act 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-2021LEGAL NOTICE 6T-#220979-MA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for LiqLEGAL NOTICE uid Blended Phosphates for NOTICE FOR FORMApotable water treatment will TION of a limited liability be received by the Board of company (LLC). The name Commissioners of the MASS- of the limited liability compaAPEQUA WATER DIS- ny is HOGS CROSS PARTTRICT at the District Office, NERS LLC. The date of 84 Grand Ave, Massapequa, filing of the articles of orgaNew York, until 4:00 P.M., nization with the Department on Wednesday, February 3, of State was January 4, 2021.

2021, at which time and place The County in New York in they will be publicly opened which the office of the comand read. pany is located is Nassau.

Specifications and Bid The Secretary of State has Proposal forms may be ob- been designated as agent of tained at the District Office, the company upon whom pro84 Grand Ave, Massapequa, cess may be served, and the New York. The right is re- Secretary of State shall mail served to reject any and all a copy of any process against bids, waive any informali- the company served upon him ties, and to accept such bids or her to c/o Timothy Pond, which, in the judgment of 116 Searing Avenue, Apt 318, the Board of Commissioners, Mineola, NY 11501. The are in the best interest of the business purpose of the comMassapequa Water District. pany is to engage in any and The contract or contracts all business activities permitshall contain a clause permit- ted under the laws of the State ting the District to terminate of New York. same upon at least thirty days 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-2021prior notice mailed to the con6T-#221086-MA tractor by certified or registered mail.

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees, in order to receive public comment upon the following: APPLICATION OF MITCHELL REIFFMAN FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 550 OF THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, ENTITLED “ZONING”, SECTION 550-12 ENTITLED “B-1 DISTRICTS”, SUBSECTION (B) ENTITLED “SPECIAL USES” AND SECTION 550-13 ENTITLED “B-2 DISTRICTS” SUBSECTION (A)(1) TO ESTABLISH A STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP WITH WALK-UP WINDOW UPON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 199 SECOND STREET, MINEOLA, NEW YORK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 9, BLOCK 423, LOT 4.

The Village of Mineola does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Joseph R. Scalero has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Revenue Sharing regulations.

At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon by the Board of Trustees.

At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Dated: January 13, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221165-MA LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees, in order to receive public comment upon the following:

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 39 APPLICATION OF NORTH SHORE FARMS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 550 OF THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, ENTITLED “ZONING”, SECTION 550-12 ENTITLED “B-1 DISTRICTS”, SUBSECTION (B) ENTITLED “SPECIAL USES” TO EXPAND THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ORDER TO LEGALIZE AND MAINTAIN THE CONVERSION OF CELLAR STORAGE SPACE INTO A COMMERCIAL BAKERY AREA, PREP AREAS, 10 WALK-IN REFRIGERATION BOXES, LOCKER ROOM, STORAGE RACK AREAS, FOOD PREP AREAS AND RACK OVENS UPON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 330 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 9, BLOCK 381, LOT 44.

The Village of Mineola does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Joseph R. Scalero has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Revenue Sharing regulations.

At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon by the Board of Trustees.

At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Dated: January 13, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221164-MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given that Articles of Organization for Imagein, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State on November 16, 2020. The office of the LLC shall be located in Nassau County, New York.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 210, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The purpose of this limited liability company

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is Asset Management. ing, PLLC. Arts of Org filed 1-20-13-6-2021; 12-30-23-16- with Secy of State of NY 2020-6T-#220114-NHP (SSNY) on 2/25/2020. Office location: Nassau CounLEGAL NOTICE ty. SSNY designated as agent Notice of formation of THE upon whom process may be FLORAL ESCAPE LLC served and shall mail copy of Arts of Org filed with Secy. process against LLC to: 70 of state of NY (SSNY) on E Sunrise Highway, Ste 500, 09/02/20 Office location: Valley Stream, NY 11581.

NASSAU County. SSNY Purpose: any lawful act. designated agent upon whom 2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-2021process may be served against 6T-#221047-NHP LLC to principal business address: Capitol Services Inc, LEGAL NOTICE 1218 Central Ave, #100, Al- N o t i c e o f f o r m a t i o n o f bany NY 12205. Purpose: any HOUSE OF SIMRAN LLC lawful Act with Secy of State of NY 1-20-13-6-2021; 12-30-23- (SSNY) on 11/20/20. Office 16-2020-6T-#220127-NHP location: Nassau County: SSNY designated as agent LEGAL NOTICE upon whom process may be N o t i c e o f f o r m a t i o n o f served sand shall mail copy NANAHOUSE PRODUC- of process again LLC to: 21 TIONS LLC. Articles of Or- Stephen Place; Valley Stream, ganization filed with the Sec- NY 11580. Purpose: any lawretary of State of New York ful act (SSNY) on 12/07/2020. Of2-24-17-10-3; 1-27-20-2021fice location: Nassau Coun6T-#220980-NHP ty. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of OYSTER BAY process against LLC to: 70 E Sunrise Highway Suite 500, Valley Stream, New York LEGAL NOTICE 11581. Purpose: any lawful NOTICE OF SALE act.

SUPREME COURT. NAS1-27-20-13-6-2021; 12-30-23- SAU COUNTY. L&L ASSO2020-6T-#220226-NHP CIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GEORGE CASLEGAL NOTICE TRIOTA, et al, Defts. Index Notice of formation of 9898 #610887/2018. Pursuant to HOLDING LLC. Articles of judgment of foreclosure and Organization filed with Sec- sale dated Nov. 12, 2019, I retary of State of NY (SSNY) will sell at public auction on on 12/02/2020. Office loca- the North Side steps of the tion: Nassau County. SSNY Nassau Supreme Court, 100 designated as agent upon Supreme Court Drive, Minewhom process may be served ola, NY on February 16, 2021 and shall mail copy of process at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Disagainst LLC to: 181 South trict 6, Section 29, Block 13, Franklin Avenue, Suite 208, Lot 256. Sold subject to terms Valley Stream, NY 11581. and conditions of filed judgPurpose: any lawful act. ment and terms of sale and 1-27-20-13-6; 12-30-23-2020- the right of the United States 6T-#220332-NHP of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale LEGAL NOTICE as provided by law. ForecloNotice of formation of KIS- sure auction will be held “rain SENA INTERNATIONAL or shine.” If proper social disLLC. Articles of Organiza- tancing cannot be maintained tion filed with Secretary of or there are other health or State of NY (SSNY) on safety concerns, then the court 12/02/2020. Office location: appointed referee will cancel Nassau County. SSNY des- the sale. TONY D’ANZICA, ignated as agent upon whom Referee. LEVY & LEVY, process may be served and Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., shall mail copy of process Great Neck, NY. #98677 against LLC to: 181 South 2-3; 1-27-20-13-2021Franklin Avenue, Suite 208, 4T-#220702-OB Valley Stream, NY 11581.

Purpose: any lawful act.

LEGAL NOTICE 1-27-20-13-6; 12-30-23-2020VILLAGE OF 6T-#220334-NHP LATTINGTOWN BOARD OF LEGAL NOTICE ZONING APPEALS Notice of formation of BAK PUBLIC NOTICE Psychometric Provider, LLC. A public hearing and meetArticles of Organization filed ing will be held before and by with Secy of State of NY on the Board of Zoning Appeals 9/15/2020. Office location: of the Incorporated Village of Nassau County. SSNY des- Lattingtown, Nassau Counignated as agent upon whom ty, New York, at the Village process may be served. SSNY Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road shall mail copy of any pro- in said Village, on February cess served against the LLC 2, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. If, due at: 1817 Stuyvesant Ave. East to the ongoing Covid-19 panMeadow, NY 11554. Purpose: demic, the hearing cannot be any lawful purpose. conducted in person, it will 2-10-3; 1-27-20-13-6-2021- be conducted via Zoom vid6T-#220439-NHP eo conference. Copies of the application materials, will be LEGAL NOTICE posted on the Village’s webNotice of formation of Lotus site www.villageoflattingLife Mental Health Counsel- town.org. If the meeting will

LEGAL NOTICES be conducted by Zoom, the link to participate is: www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 914 8458 0586 The dial-in phone number for audio participation, or for computers without audio capability is 1-929-205-6099.

Public participation at the Village hearing and meeting will be announced during the hearing.

The hearing will be on the amended appeal of Kristina and Gerard Armstrong, owners of a 3.142 acre parcel of land located at 135 Skunks Misery Road in the Village, and designated as Section 30, Block E, Lot 225 & 253 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and located within the Village’s R-4A (4-Acre.)

Zoning District.

The Appellants seek variances to permit the construction of a one-story addition, second story addition, pergola, swimming pool, pool patio, crushed stone patio, generator and air-conditioner units, which will require the following variances: 1. Swimming pool which would have a northerly side yard setback of 71.26 feet rather than the required 80 feet; 2. Swimming pool patio which would have a northerly side yard setback of 71.26 feet rather than the required 80 feet; 3. Crushed stone patio which would have a northerly side yard setback of 70.24 feet rather than the required 80 feet; 4. Existing and proposed air conditioning units which have a northerly side yard setback of 49.87 feet rather than the required 72 feet; 5. Generator which has a northerly side yard setback of 49.57 feet rather than the required 72 feet; 6. Pergola which has a northerly side yard setback of 38.9 feet rather than the required 80 feet; 7. One-story addition which has a northerly side yard setback of 70 feet rather than the required 80 feet; 8. Second-story addition which has a northerly side yard setback of 53.9 feet rather than the required 80 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes & Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

This hearing will be conducted strictly following all required social distancing protocols. Face masks are required to be worn for entry into Village Hall and must be worn continuously while in-

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Michael McClellan Chairman Z-511 1-20-2021-1T-#221197-OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 511 of the Laws of 1976 of the State of New York, that the Lattingtown Board of Trustees will hold public meetings via Zoom teleconference, or as otherwise noted, at 6:00 PM, or otherwise noted, on the following days below. Check the Village website for any changes or additional information that may be needed, www.villageoflattingtown.org The Zoom meeting may be found at: https://zoom.us Meeting ID: 947 7156 1009 Passcode: 839962 Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 February 17, 2021 March 17, 2021 April 21, 2021 May 19, 2021 June 16, 2021 July 21, 2021 No August Meeting September 15, 2021 October 20, 2021 November 17, 2021 No December meeting

By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Lattingtown Nassau County, New York Dawn Gresalfi, Village Clerk Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221259-OB

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SAFEGUARD AQUATICS & CPR TRAINING LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 1/11/2021. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 30 Cornell Drive, Plainview, NY 11803.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 5 day of January, 2021, bearing Index No. 607208/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, grants me the right to assume the name of Stacey Ellyn Rosen. The city and

state of my present address are Roslyn, New York; the month and year of my birth are September 26, 1961; my present nbame is Stacey Rosen Silverman aka Stacey Ellyn Rosen.

1-20-2021-1T-#221014-ROS LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN #02102 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will conduct a Public Meeting on February 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by way of *video-conference or tele-conference only as follows: To consider the following: Case No.: 1702 The Havayah Centre, Inc. 1432 Old Northern Blvd.

Sec.: 7 Block: 106 Lot: 206 The applicant proposes the conversion and expansion of the structure from retail use to a Health Club. The existing on-site parking is not compliant with the requirements for parking spot dimensions and access aisles.

Variance from Section 47021.A. entitled “Off Street Parking” Applicant requires 83 parking spaces.

At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Roslyn Dated: January 18, 2020 1-20-2021-1T-#221168-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Meeting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM the Architectural Review Board of the Inc. Village of East Hills will hold a meeting via videoconference pursuant to Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 (as extended by EO 202.87) to consider the following applications regarding construction: 4 Candy Lane (Richie and Seda Perna, Section 7 Block 205 Lot 14A&B), 18 Lakeville Drive (Paul and Kathy Harnick, Section 19 Block 33 Lot 4), 25 Hemlock Drive (Scott Berson, Section 7 Block 274 Lot 14), 95 Milburn Lane (Setion 7 Block 138 Lot 14), Due to the current health crisis the public meeting will not be held in person at Village Hall.

Instead the public may listen, observe, and/or participate online at www.zoom.us meeting ID number 834 5976 1193 password 183077 or by phone by dialing (929)205-6099.

Additional dial in options may be found at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings.

In addition, comments on the applications may be submitted prior to the meeting by email to nfuteran@villageofeasthills.org. Maps and plans regarding these applications are available for inspection on the Village’s website at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings.

If EO 202.87 is not extended,

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BY ORDER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD INC. VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS Spencer Kanis, Chairman Dated: January 20, 2020 1-20-2021-1T-#221205-ROS

SYOSSET/ JERICHO LEGAL NOTICE 39 West Main Street LLC, Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Westermann Sheehy Keenan Samaan & Aydelott LLP, Attention: Leonard M. Ridini, Jr., Esq., 90 Merrick Avenue, Suite 802, East Meadow, NY 11554.

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WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PURNA TATVA LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/04/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 457 Franklin St., Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act.

1-20-13-6-2021; 12-30-23-162020-6T-#220148-WBY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NASSAU. CARMICHAEL JY L.P., Pltf v. HARMONY HOLDING GROUP LLC, et al., Defts.

Index No. 603526/2017. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated January 15, 2019 and recorded on February 6, 2019 and order dated November 4, 2020, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on January 25, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a, 950 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, N ew Y ork 11 5 9 0 (S ec tion 11, Block 372, Lot 16).

Approx. amt of judgment is $485,707.31, plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Michael Montesano, ESQ., Referee. Jacobowitz Newman Tversky LLP, Attys. for Plaintiff, 377 Pearsall Ave.,

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Ste C, Cedarhurst, NY. 1-20-13-6-20213T-#220442-WBY LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF WESTBURY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees, of the Inc. Village of Westbury, will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. The Board will consider a proposed Local Law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c. At the Hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ROBERT J. JULIANO VILLAGE CLERK January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221049-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 7 PM, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Matthew Sternberg for a volume variance of 2,014 cutic feet from Section 21626(B)(1) of the Village Code, to construct a swimming pool, pool patio, and cabana resulting in a total volume of 54,286 cubic feet where 52,272 cubic feet is permitted, at the Premises know as 7 Meadowbrook Lane, Old Westbury Road. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block B, Lot 2 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and is located in the Residence B Zoning District.

The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 833 4754 3685 as the Meeting ID and 946042 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221059-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 7 PM, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Paul Ajlouny & Paul Mon for a variance of 20.23 from Section 216-18(A) of the Village Code, to construct a new single-family dwelling, driveway, swimming pool, patio and entry piers, with street frontage of 179.77 feet where 200 feet is required, at the Premises known as 17 Morgan Drive, Old Westbury Road. The above said property is also known as Section 17, Block 12, Lot 98 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and is located in the Residence BB Zoning District.

The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 833 4754 3685 as the Meeting ID and 946042 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221058-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 7 PM, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Husein Kermalli for a variance of 75.7 feet from Section 216-22.8(C) of the Village Code, to maintain an existing tennis court

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LEGAL NOTICES with a front yard setback of 124.3 feet where 200 feet is required, and a variance of 37.36 feet from Section 21618(A) of the Village Code to maintain a dwelling with street frontage of 162.64 feet where 200 feet is required, at the Premises known as 183 Old Westbury Road. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block B, Lot 34 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and is located in the Residence BB Zoning District.

The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 833 4754 3685 as the Meeting ID and 946042 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221057-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 7 PM, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Applegreen Realty Group, for a street frontage variance of 33.5 feet from Section 216.18(A) of the Village Code, to construct a new dwelling with street frontage of 166.5 feet where 200 feet is required, at the Premises known as 18 Applegreen Drive, Old Westbury, New York. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block A, Lot 379 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and is located in the Residence B Zoning District.

The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting

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and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 833 4754 3685 as the Meeting ID and 946042 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Pamela Barnett, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221056-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7 PM, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the application for Site Plan Review and Approval of Applegreen Realty Group LLC, 18 Applegreen Drive proposing the contruction of a new two-story dwelling, driveway, pool, walks and patios, and other site improvements as shown on the plans filed with the application. The above property is also known as Section 19, Block A, Lot 379 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 865 2087 8681 as the Meeting ID and 352063 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the

Planning Board Michelle Cervoni, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221055-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7 PM, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the application for Site Plan Review and Approval of Paul Ajlouny & Paul Mon, 17 Morgan Drive - proposing the construction of a new single-family dwelling, swimming pool, patio and entry piers, and other site improvements as shown on the plans filed with the application. The above said property is also known as Section 17, Block 12, Lot 98 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The Public Hearing will be conducted via Zoom video conference call as authorized

by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1 or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law.

While this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 865 2087 8681 as the Meeting ID and 352063 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

By Order of the Planning Board Michelle Cervoni, Chairperson Brian S. Ridgway, Village Administrator Dated: January 20, 2021 1-20-2021-1T-#221054-WBY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7 PM, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold a public hearing on the application for Site Plan Review and Approval of Matthew Sternberg, 7 Meadowbrook Lane, proposing the constructrion of a swimming pool, pool patio, and cabana, and other site improvements as shown on the plans filed

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Michelle Cervoni, Chairperson with the application. The Brian S. Ridgway, above said property is also Village Administrator known as Section 19, Block Dated: January 20, 2021 B, Lot 2 on the Nassau Coun- 1-20-2021-1T-#221053-WBY ty Land and Tax Map. The Public Hearing will LEGAL NOTICE be conducted via Zoom video Notice is hereby given that conference call as authorized an order granted by the Suby Governor Cuomo’s Execu- preme Court, Nassau Countive Order 202.1 or such other ty, on the 5th day of January, manner as authorized by sub- 2021, bearing Index Number sequent Executive Order or 615234-20, a copy of which authorized by law. may be examined at the ofWhile this public meeting and hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App by entering 865 2087 8681 as the Meeting ID and 352063 as the passcode.

Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the public meeting via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (646) 558-8656 and entering the aforementioned Meeting ID and passcode.

If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to bridgway@ vowny.org and/or called in during the meeting.

At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People who have an excellent sense of humor don’t have to try to laugh. Laughter is the natural result of their worldview. This describes you. You don’t have to be around downer attitudes, as there are plenty around who can uplift. The more you make efforts to connect with the like-humored, the better life becomes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This week sees you strive for a promotion. It could be work-related, but more likely it’s about your status in a group or a relationship.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are most generous when you are in situations that require the very thing you have a lot of. If you feel like selfishly withholding, all this means is that you don’t have an abundance of what’s being asked of you. This pertains to all kinds of resources, especially emotional. So, go where they need what you have.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll perform a self-audit of your belief system. Your rules are never fixed; they are responses to an environment in flux. Things change and you adapt, not because you have to, but because you love to learn. Staying abreast of the evolving world is a talent of yours and a cornerstone of your charisma.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the past, you’ve found a ticking clock to be a stress-trigger. Lately though, you’ve come to experience that distant rhythm as a gift. It inspires purposeful action, enforces efficiency and enhances your appreciation of beauty. This week your healthy respect for time will bring you luck, work and opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). For those at the top, the only existing route extends downward. To go upward, the top-dwellers must innovate. They must invent, build and inhabit new perches. It takes vision, guts, teamwork and a lot of creativity. You have everything necessary to help your team go higher if they are, indeed, inclined to rise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your bright mind will alight on intriguing ideas, some of which could make a difference if you are brave enough to work them into a form that can be tested. From there, it’s praise, criticism, mistakes, improvements and a whole lot of repetition. You’ve an uncanny talent for picking the idea most worth pursuing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will move before you are certain. This is because you are brave. It is also because you are sophisticated enough to realize that if you wait until the shadow of doubt has passed, then you will lose the opportunities afforded to the early, savvy, ready and quick. This week, the prize in the balance is considerable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The system we live in is too complex for one person to comprehend, but that doesn’t stop you from striving for greater understanding, especially by asking for feedback. Those close to you have similar opinions that won’t challenge you. Reach out to dwellers of parts unknown. Curiosity is the seed of riches.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Doing well is important, but doing good is much more so. Furthermore, you won’t enjoy any of the spoils of your work unless you feel in alignment with your own morality. Your expectations of yourself are different and higher than that which daily life and work demands of you, and you will definitely live up to them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some move through humanity minding the self and thinking of others in terms of their usefulness to a personal agenda -- not you.

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Local quarterback to play in international tournaments

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

At 5’9”, guile, speed, passion and determination are what has elehen Brian Alfieri steps onto vated Alfieri through the ranks of a the field as the starting sport that operates in the shadow quarterback for the U.S. of college football and the National Men’s Flag National Team [USMFNT] Football League. And while size in Spain this Oct. 6, it’ll be the and strength are major factors for culmination of two years of nonstop tackle football success, Alfieri has tournament play, hundreds of hours seen how quick wits even the playof practice and grueling rehabilitation ing field in flag football, even when from rotator cuff and labrum surformer pros are on the other side of geries. The 32-year-old Farmingdale the ball. native, who started playing flag “When we started playing in the football at 17, traces the origins of AFFL, which is a seven-on-seven, his current journey from the Strong full-field league, former pros like Island Dogs. That local squad won Vince Young and Michael Vick its first national championship back were playing quarterback in that in 2018. When two of Alfieri’s close league,” Alfieri said. “These guys friends/teammates from the Dogs are phenomenal athletes, but wound up getting selected for the watching them and their play calls, USMFNT team, it piqued his interest.

I felt like maybe throughout their When the Massapequa resident asked college and NFL years, they were how they were picked, his buddies always scripted. Coaches would informed him that he had to raise his tell them what plays to run. But profile and be seen by league officials when it was up to them to call the who were choosing players. plays, these teams lost. That’s when “They said I had to travel more, be the [success] of the flag guys was out on the scene and the circuit,” higher than those former pros in Alfieri said. “I was traveling, but that format.” not as much as those two were.

In addition to the October Spain From 2018 until 2020, I made it a tournament, he’ll be heading over point to play in 30 or 40 tournato Denmark in May to take the field ments. We were flying and playing against the world’s top flag national U.S. Men’s Flag Football National Team starting quarterback Brian Alfieri in Texas, Florida, the Carolinas— teams in a preliminary tourney.

(Photo by Adam Pintar) all over the place. There was a By the time Alfieri heads overseas professional flag football league “The experience of now being flag football, applying his expertise in a few months, he’s convinced that opened up called the AFFL under that USA Football banner in reading defensive schemes to hard work and intensive physical [American Flag Football League] where there is money backing it whatever situation he’s tapped to therapy will find him ready to take that kind of elevated my status. We and a budget….when we travel, serve as a quarterback. And while the field. made it as a top four team in that they treat us like we’re professionhis only pre-flag football expe“Keeping that vision for my passion tournament and given the fact that als, which is pretty cool. Then you rience was as a member of the is important and that’s something two of my good friends were on the come back to the real world,” he Farmingdale Hawks in a pee-wee I try to keep in my mind all the USA team, my name started being said with a laugh.

Pop Warner League, gridiron time,” he said. “I go to a training brought up into the mix. I got the With no sole governing strategy was always a facility five days a week, do specall late 2019 around August that body for organized passion. cific workouts with guys and PT I was going to be selected for the flag football, there “When I got to twice or three times a week. I do preliminary team, which was a feat are instead orgamiddle school, I massage therapy and cryotherapy The monetary effort I unto itself.” nizations with shifted my focus and all different types of things put into this might have Alfieri’s path to Spain started in alphabet soup [from football] and that are packed into my week. It’s some people on the January 2020 at a four-day tourna- names including became a basketall for me to play a sport that I love outside asking what I’m ment in Dallas. The quarterback the IFAF (Interball and baseball and thankfully got me to this level. was one of 20 players split into two national Federadoing. But I don’t let that guy,” he recalled.

The monetary effort I put into this squads—Stars and Stripes. Both tion of American “But for whatever deter me. might have some people on the groups then played against each Football), LIFFL reason, I was big on outside asking what I’m doing. But —Brian Alfieri other as well as teams from Cana(Long Island Flag studying video—learn- I don’t let that deter me.” da, Japan and Israel. Alfieri’s team Football League) and ing about X’s and O’s. I’m Visit www.longislandweekly to read went undefeated and played in the the FFWCT (Flag Football still like that to this day. There was a longer version of this story. championship broadcast on ESPN. World Championship Tour) that no reason for it. I never played. But It was quite a surreal experience promote teams that play under 9, 8, it kind of translated to playing with for the district beverage sales man- 7, 6, 5 and 4-player formats on each my buddies up until I was about 25 What did you think of this story?

Share it with me at: dgilderubio ager for a company called Super side. Through the years, Alfieri has or 26, when it got serious enough @antonmediagroup.com Coffee. learned to play all permutations of for me to start traveling.” dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

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