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The proposed development would be located at 145 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington. (Photo source: Google Maps)

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Residents Voice Concern Over Environmental Impacts For Shore Road Development BY CAROLINE RYAN

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he Town of North Hempstead held a public scoping session on March 23 to give residents of Port Washington the chance to comment on what should be included in the final scope of the environmental impact statement for the property located at 145 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington. Southern Land Company (SLC)—a Nashville, Tennessee-based real estate development company—is seeking a change in zoning from “ResidenceAAA” to “multiple residence.” The applicant is proposing to construct a seven-level, 176-unit multiple residence on the 7.17-acre, partially-underwater property, as well as a 29-slip marina on Hempstead Harbor, minutes from North Hempstead Beach Park. The Town of North Hempstead, who has been named the lead agency in the project, must comply with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in order to determine the potential environmental impacts that the proposed changes to the zoning may have on the surrounding area. The town identified eight potential areas of concern including: surface water, groundwater, flooding, aesthetic resources, transportation, noise, odor and light, human health and community plans and character. During the meeting, Town of North Hempstead Planning Commissioner Michael Levine stated that this “will not be a fast process and will take the better part of the year.” The town will issue a final scope in the next two or three weeks, which will tell the applicant what areas of concern the final scope must include. Following that, a final impact statement will be created later this year or in early 2022. Levine stated that if the rezoning is successful, the applicant will also need to seek approval from an appellate board for several of the variances they are seeking. “It’s a fairly lengthy process,” Levine said. “We try to streamline it as best as we can. But at the very least no decisions on the application will be made in the near term. It’s going to be a long process of going through the environmental evaluations [and conducting several public hearings.” Levine then addressed questions from the public regarding the portion of

An image of the proposed property.

A rendering of what the proposed West Shore Road development would look like. (Photos courtesy of SLC) the property that is underwater that the applicant is looking to build upon. “Some were under the impression that the idea is to reclaim or fill in or build on pilings—the applicant is not proposing that,” Levine said. “Most waterfront parcels are privately owned out to the knee-high water line and then the town owns the underwater land beyond that. This one is different, it actually has defined boundaries out into the water. It’s not the only case we have in the town, but it’s not the most common. What their proposing to do is apply all of the develop yield for the full seven acres and condense it on the upland. In the 90 years since the town adopted it’s first zoning code, we have been unable to find any prior cases where someone has attempted to do that and so the code is silent on the matter. We have asked the town attorney to research whether or not you can claim development rights to the underwater land.” Levine further stated that the research into that matter is ongoing. Kathleen Deegan-Dickson of the Uniondale-based law firm Forchelli

Deegan Terrana Law spoke on behalf of the property’s owners. “The plan is to clean up the site and to develop a 176-unit luxury residential building with a public marina and other publicly accessible amenities,” Deegan-Dickson said during her presentation. The meeting was then opened to public comment. Levine stated that in advance of the meeting, the town had received more than 60 written comments. Two themes that were most frequently cited, Levine stated, were the traffic impact study with a specific look at the Beacon Hill neighborhood and tax abatements and tax revenues to special districts. Levine stated both those topics would be explored in-depth as part of the final scope. Port resident Stephen Klyce was the first to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. Kylce voiced his opposition for the project, stating it would have adverse environmental affects on the “already overburdened infrastructure.” Public services such as the Port Washington

Water Pollution Control District, PSEG Long Island and National Grid would face further strain. “Port Washington, the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County did not have adequate infrastructural resources to service the needs of the West Shore residences plan without significant improvements in energy supply, water supply and human waste treatment plants,” Klyce said. “Continued incremental demands on these overburdened resources is really a serious concern that impacts the natural environment and quality of life of our residents.” Although the public comment portion of the meeting was strictly to give feedback on what should be included in the final scope, Port resident Jeff Jackson voiced his support for the proposed development. “I believe that the community benefits far outweigh any of the negatives,” Jackson said. “The area is currently contaminated, and the builder is agreeing to do a significant cleanup to the area. The area right now is kind of a commercial blighted site, and the builder is going to do a cleanup of that area as well.” Other residents voiced their concerns citing parking and traffic concerns, affects on the animals and aquatic life, the affects on public services (most notably water and sewage) as well as flooding and stormwater management. The following day, Southern Land Company emailed a written statement to the Port Washington News, stating how appreciative they were to receive feedback from the community. “Southern Land Company and our partners appreciated the opportunity to present facts about our project plans for 145 West Shore Road, Port Washington, and hear community members’ comments during the Town of North Hempstead’s public scoping session. We will continue to comply with the SEQRA process and with the Town of North Hempstead,” SLC said. “We look forward to reviewing the final scope in the upcoming weeks.” What did you think of this story? Share it with me at cryan@antonmediagroup.com

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Pinwheels For Prevention Provides Hope

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rom April 4 to April 10, residents in Manhasset and Port Washington will see a lot of pinwheels. The campaign, Pinwheels for Prevention, was started by the Krya Champions Foundation and lead by Jacqueline Franchetti. Seven hundred forty-three pinwheels will be placed at Mary Jane Davies Park in Manhasset and Blumenfield Park in Port Washington. In the last decade, 725 New York children deaths have been kept hidden by Child Protective Services, according to the Times Union. Eighteen more have been killed by their own parent. One of them was Franchetti’s daughter, Kyra Franchetti. Franchetti’s 2 year-old daughter Kyra was with her father in Virginia on a court-sanctioned visit when he shot her twice in the back. He then proceeded to set his home on fire and killed himself as well. Jacqueline Franchetti has turned her nightmare into a cause for change, specifically for the family courts system in New York. The Manhasset resident has gone up to Albany to testify and lobby on the matter, previously working on a federal resolution passed in the House of Representatives last year, but has yet to be taken up by the Senate. She currently is working on getting three different bills passed in New York State to help reform the family court system and protect innocent children. The Pinwheels for Prevention event will start on what would have been Kyra’s seventh birthday, April 4. Each pinwheel at the park will represent one child that has been lost in New York State due to family violence and abuse. Kyra’s Champions will be offering seven pinwheels for $28 on their website, kyraschampions.org. “These are both the parks where Kyra used to play all the time. I have wonderful fond memories of her there,” Franchetti said. “To see these pinwheels at the parks is going to mean a lot to me. My hope is that what these do is open the conversation for really a larger story here. Family violence and child abuse happens behind closed doors. We don’t often talk about it, but if we don’t discuss this, how many more children will die? How many more children are going to be abused?” “These pinwheels are a fitting tribute to celebrate and honor Kyra’s life and legacy. Each of the 743 pinwheels honor the memory of the children who tragically lost their lives due to child abuse,” Councilmember Veronica Lurvey said. “The town is proud to be able to join Kyra’s Champions to bring attention to National Child Abuse Prevention Month and to have these blue pinwheels at two of Kyra’s favorite parks.” Franchetti is hoping that her activism will make sure that no other child will have to go through what she did. “I had ended the relationship when I was pregnant with Kyra at the time,” Franchetti said. “It was an abusive relationship and similar to many others who

In 2019, Jacqueline Franchetti went to Albany to testify her own account and advocate for Family Court reform. She is currently lobbying for three bills in the state legislature. (Photo by Marc Lanzowksi) have been in abusive relationships, you leave many times before it’s final. I left to keep Kyra safe. Many abusers will use the family courts as another way to not only abuse the other person, but also, it’s all about power and control. He wanted to use the family court system as a way to torture me. Ultimately, he used it as a way to murder Kyra.” After Kyra was born in April 2014, Franchetti found herself in family court a month later fighting for custody. She also warned the judge that the father was abusive, cursed at her in front of Kyra, stalked her and was not following medical directives for Kyra. The judge, Danielle Peterson, told her to “grow up,” and at the last court hearing, said, “this is not a life or death situation,” according to Franchetti. Franchetti was rebuffed by Peterson after trying to set up a meeting in the wake of Kyra’s death. She believes that the court is not set up to protect children, but protect those that may endanger them. “Family court is not a place that you’d want to be,”

Franchetti said. “I was shocked to find out that our court system is set up to protect the abuser and not the child, and that needs to change.” Franchetti is now focusing her activism at the state level to make changes that could have saved Kyra’s life and others in the future. Pinwheels for Prevention is one event she is hoping that can make real change and provide words to a silent conversation. “Kyra’s Champions is an outstanding child safety and advocacy group which works to bring attention to promote and protect those children who are at risk of family violence,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “We are so glad that we could honor Kyra on what would have been her 7th birthday by working to bring more attention to National Child Abuse Prevention Month.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me at mschaden@antonmediagroup.com

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n March 22, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved a land acquisition request submitted by the Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington. The cemetery, which has operated its business in the same location since 1900, is currently in contract to purchase a small parcel of land on Beechwood Avenue from its current owners. The parcel is located alongside of existing Nassau Knolls property and will be used for cemetery purposes. “Having been in business for well over 100 years, Knolls Cemetery has no new land to develop,” Knolls Cemetery General Manager Jim Gallante said. “This property will help us provide for the future needs of the residents of Nassau County. In addition, the house on the property has been abandoned for 20 years and is a terrible eyesore in

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LIBRARY BOARD ELECTIONS We write in support of incumbents Nancy Comer and William Keller, who are running for reelection to the Port Washington Public Library Board. As president of the board until 2020, John had the honor of working alongside of Nancy and Bill for many years. They are deeply committed to our wonderful library and have worked tirelessly during their terms to ensure that it remains a

jewel of our community. They have contributed materially to numerous initiatives over the years, including: the opening of the renovated and expanded children’s room and a new Adult Learning Center; expansion of the Community Outreach and English as a Second Language programs; and the transition to a new management team led by Director Keith Klang and Assistant Director James Hutter. Nancy and

Bill’s stewardship through these enhancements was vital. Significantly, all of this was accomplished with balanced budgets and little or no tax increases in each of the past five years. There still remains plenty of work to be done. The library will continue with a facilities preventive maintenance program that will ensure the continued viability of its physical plant. The five-year

strategic planning exercise that is underway will help library adapt to the post-COVID needs of our community. We cannot think of two better people to help guide the library through the next five years than Nancy Comer and William Keller. Please consider casting your vote for them on Tuesday, April 13. —Pamela and John O’Connell Port Washington

KELLER FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE I am writing to urge your readers to support Bill Keller for a second term as a trustee of the Port Washington Public Library (PWPL). I can think of no one better suited for the position. I have known Bill all my life. We grew up together in Port Washington. I know Bill to be a person of the utmost intelligence and integrity. He loves Port Washington; in fact, after living elsewhere for a number of years, he decided to resettle here. He chose Port for many reasons, including his love of

the community and his respect for our school system. Bill’s youngest son received an excellent education in the Port schools; he is now a student at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Bill has been active in the community. Before he served as Library Trustee, he served on the Education Foundation Advisory Board and the Port Washington School District Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee. Bill’s professional life further qualifies him for a second term

on the library board. Most recently, Bill recently retired as the Vice President for Finance and Administration of Queens College, CUNY. He was responsible for budgeting, technology, facilities operations and construction, human resources, and strategic planning. His experience makes him a very valuable member of the PWPL Board for he can provide oversight for these critical finance and management functions at the PWPL. In the years ahead, the Library

will continue to face new challenges. Bill’s expertise and experience, as well as his love of our town, make him ideally suited to serve once again as library trustee. As he did in his first term, he will take his charge seriously and devote himself fully to doing the best job he can. The library would be lucky to have him on its board for another term. So vote for Bill Keller on Tuesday, April 13. Voting is at the Library Building from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. —Amy Booth

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Marino Lodge In Port Washington Hosted Installation Ceremony

n March 17, the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 in Port Washington hosted the Installation Ceremony of its 202122 Lodge Council. It was the first time in the 95-year history of the Lodge that the installation ceremony was held utilizing Zoom technology vs. an in-person ceremony. Peter Prudente was installed as the 47th President of the Lodge along with his council of 22 Lodge members. Most notably, Prudente became an altruistic donor (one of 150 such donors in New York State in 2019) by donating his kidney to a Long Island woman in desperate need of a kidney transplant. The recipient of the kidney was someone totally unknown to Prudente. In recognition of this and his long-standing community service, Prudente received the U.S. Congressional Award from

Congressman Thomas Suozzi and was commissioned a Commonwealth of Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The Grand Lodge Order of the Elks awarded Peter the 2019-2020 Distinguished Citizens Award. In February 2019, the Grand Lodge of New York Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America made Prudente the first recipient of its Positive Image Award—an award created by Grand Lodge President Anthony Naccarato at the New York State Commission for Social Justice’s 40th Anniversary Dinner Dance. —Submitted by the John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389, Port Washington Pictured left is newly installed John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 President Peter Prudente receiving the president’s pin from Immediate Past President Marc Biundo. (Contributed Photo)

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County Executive Kicks Off New Vaccine Distribution Center At Nassau Coliseum BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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ast Tuesday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran kicked off the opening of the county’s newest COVID-19 vaccination distribution center located at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. The coliseum will begin by vaccinating more than 1,000 residents and as supply and eligibility expand, it will serve as an important portion of the county’s vaccination infrastructure. “This is the first day that we are offering vaccines at Nassau Coliseum,” County Executive Curran said at the press conference. “Today is just a soft launch, but when it ramps up we will be [vaccinating] probably 350 to 400 a day. We actually have the capacity to do 1,000 a day.” As most people can conclude, the vaccine is like liquid gold and with issues of supply not reaching enough people who want to be vaccinated, that will soon change thanks to the increase of production from vaccine companies. Johnson & Johnson is expected to deliver 20 million doses alone of its single-dose shot by the end of this month across the country. So far more than 32 percent of county residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine. “At the beginning of the distribution of the vaccine, there was a real problem of supply and demand,” Curran said. “The demand was much higher than the supply. Now, the demand is still higher than the supply at this point, but it is getting closer together. We’re hearing from the state, we’re hearing from Senator [Chuck] Schumer and the federal government, that we will be getting a lot more vaccine in the coming weeks. It is really important to have as many vaccine sites as we can.” The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is the fifth overall vaccine distribution site in Nassau County joining SUNY Old Westbury, Nassau County Community College in Garden City, Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury and Jones Beach. There have also been pop-up vaccination clinics in the past few weeks in the communities of Elmont, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park and Westbury. Those

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be hosting the Islanders and be a mass vaccination site concurrently. (Photo courtesy of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum)

ever to increase that infrastructure. pop-up clinics have succeeded in “We continue to kick vaccinations vaccinating close to 500 people at into overdrive throughout the state each location. If you register to receive the vaccine by expanding eligibility, establishing new vaccination sites and allowing at the Nassau Veterans Memorial providers to reach new populations,” Coliseum, vaccinations will be Cuomo said in a statement. held in the lower level be“More New Yorkers are low the ice where the getting vaccinated New York Islanders every single day, play. Additionally, but we still have people will have a long way to go to go through At the beginning of the before defeatthe coliseum’s distribution of the vaccine, ing the COVID metal detecthere was a real problem of beast and tors before supply and demand. Now, the reaching safety. they can enter demand is still higher than the New York’s the lower level. supply at this point, but it is distribution “As we get getting closer together. network is at the more supply, we —Nassau County Executive ready to handle an continue to build Laura Curran expected increase more vaccine in supply and we’re infrastructure and it’s excited to expand eligibility really important,” Curran said. “[Nassau Coliseum] is an iconic build- even further to New Yorkers over the age of 50 as we move to get through the ing. It is in the heart of the county, it’s easy to get to and it just makes sense to COVID-19 pandemic.” And as more supplies come rolling do vaccine distribution here.” And with Governor Andrew Cuomo into the county, Curran said that the vaccine is just too precious to waste, now allowing people who are age 50 but does have one concern however. and above to be eligible for vaccina“One thing that I’m concerned tion, it is important now more than

about is that people who might have an appointment for April or May gets an earlier appointment as more supply comes, they cancel that appointment and it goes unfilled, and we potentially waste vaccine,” she said. “The vaccine is also our passport back to normal. The more people get it, the more businesses can function, the better our schools can function [and more].” Visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/ vaccine if you want to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. However, if you want to make an appointment at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, there is one extra step that needs to be taken. You need to put in a special code, which is Nassau21, when registering. The county also has a special phone line for seniors who aren’t tech savvy. To make an appointment, seniors can call 516-227-9590. The county’s Department of Social Services will help callers make their appointment. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@ antonmediagroup.com

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Roslyn Board Greenlights Apartments BY FRANK RIZZO

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he corner of Warner and Lincoln Avenues near the Roslyn railroad station will have a different look a few years hence. On March 23, the Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees unanimously voted (5-0) to approve a request by 281-301 Warner Avenue LLC to erect a mixed use building consisting of 54 rental units with retail space. The board also approved the environmental impact statement’s conclusion that the project would have no negative impact. Roslyn resident Jerry Karlik and J. K. Equities bought the .85-acre parcel at 281-301 Warner Ave. for about $4.2 million in July 2018 and submitted a proposal for a mixed-use building in what was then an area zoned commercial. Last October, the village board voted to change the area adjacent to the railroad station to transit mixed unit (TMU) in order to encourage transit-oriented development (TOD). Under the new TMU, the area is zoned for a gross density of 30 units/ acre, meaning by right the project would be limited to 27 apartments. This was the size that most residents who weighed in at numerous public hearings, as well as the Roslyn School District, favored. But as a number of board members stated at the March 23 Zoom meeting, 27 apartments would not be economically viable for the developer. It first asked for 72 and was negotiated down to a final figure of 54. This number was made possible by zoning incentives written into the code that allow developers to overcome limitations such as height and density by offering a range of incentives. 281-301 Warner Avenue LLC agreed to streetscape improvements and more importantly, 20 percent workforce housing, meaning that 11 apartments will be offered at lower than market rates. The property is 179x208 feet. Its fair market value in 2021 was about $2.8 million and its owners paid about $115,000 in school and general taxes.

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The school district said its demographers gave an estimate of up to 14 additional school-aged children that the apartments, at full build-out, would add to the district. David Wortman, senior environmental manager at VHB, environmental consultants, pushed back against the district’s figures. He claimed the

The site as it currently looks, at the corner of Warner and Lincoln Avenues.

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studies, as part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), suggested that between 2 and 7 students would be added, “which we submit will be imperceptible among the current enrollment of 3,194 students in the Roslyn School District.” Representing the district at the March 23 meeting was attorney CarrieA rendering of the proposed mixed-use project. Ann Tondo of Ingerman Smith LLP of (JK Equities) Hauppauge, who urged the board to consider the cumulative impacts of all wonderful addition to our village. The has long been an eyesore and will be development. building is going to be magnificent, and replaced by a beautifully designed She mentioned a Jan. 18 letter from building. Together with improvements I’m behind it 100 percent.” the district to the board outlying its Trustee Sarah Opal said, “I’ve only concerns, and raising health, safety and to the streetscape and the sidewalks lived here 11 years and I’ve been it will make it one of the most visually traffic concerns. In a Feb. 12 letter to looking at this ugly property for 11 village, the district quoted a study by its pleasing places in the county.” years and wondering when things are Bernstein affirmed that the project demographer asserting that there is no going to change. Things can’t change had the support in the Roslyn businet benefit—including tax revenues— unless you change them, and change is to the district resulting from the project. ness community and Chamber of hard. This is our chance to actually do Residents Maureen O’Connor, Nancy Commerce and will increase the tax something.” base. Shores and Ronald Smith all spoke She made the argument that the “We have to do what is best for our against the size of the project. Smith apartments were perfect for young community and take into account the also reiterated his concerns with professionals who would otherwise realities of today. Not some parking and traffic. leave Long Island. additional hypothetical Attorney Michael Opal understood why people didn’t issues that the school Sahn, representing board might bring up,” want change, but argued, “In order to the developer, was breathe life into a community and to he concluded before asked by Mayor John Things can’t change keep thriving you need to bring new Durkin to respond unless you change them, casting his vote. people into the community.” Trustee Marta and stated that the and change is hard. This She concluded, “Thirty years we’ve several presentations is our chance to actually Genovese said, “I’ve been looking at that property. It’s time come to the concluby the developers’ do something. sion that I’m in favor of for a change. Come on, people.” reps “had addressed —Trustee Sarah Opal Durkin admitted he was nervous the project. On balance those concerns in about the project. He’d been on the it will be a benefit to the regards to traffic, density board since 1995 and had seen many community. Though I would and impact on school system. I developments come and go and don’t think there was anything new that certainly have preferred to seeing a was familiar and sympathetic to the was presented that we have not already smaller building on that site. We don’t criticism of “it’s too big.” have a developer who could put a 30addressed, and we would rest on the “It will have an impact on the unit building and have it be viable.” record presented so far.” village and it will shape and change Trustee Craig Westergard has Durkin stated, “We were aware of the the nature of our village,” he said of been on the board for 20 years and is problems that the people in the area 281-301 Warner Avenue. “But I believe the former president of the village’s had [with the project]. We think we’ve this project, as those other projects, Landmark Society. He noted the taken that into consideration. I think will have a very positive impact on the we were very deliberate in our process. numerous historic structures in the village as we go along.” village, but also looked “forward to We didn’t rush through this.” Deputy Mayor Marshall E. Bernstein good architecture being developed in the community.” said, “I favor this application. I believe Of the proposed project he said, it’s in the very best interests of the To comment on this “I don’t feel it’s a detriment to the village.” story, email frizzo community. It’s going to be another He went on to claim that “the site @antonmediagroup.com

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Vernon Third Grade Multiplication Bowl

hird-grade students at James H. Vernon School in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District showed their mathematical chops when they participated in the eighth annual Multiplication Super Bowl. The school tradition, which aligns with football’s championship game, builds excitement for mathematics and encourages students to memorize their facts. Using a giant multiplication spinner, students were challenged to answer multiplication equations based on where the spinner landed. Unlike previous years where students moved to other classrooms and competed against the other third-grade grade classes, students engaged in a friendly math celebration within their own classrooms to adhere to health and safety guidelines. —Submitted by Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

Glen Cove Inducts Math Honor Society Members The Glen Cove City School District recently inducted 23 new members into the Glen Cove High School Chapter of the Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, advised by Liana Caesar-Quaye, in recognition of students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics as well as an overall academic achievement. This year’s inductees are Nicole Annunziata, Shellsie Avelar Sorto, Carter Beckhard-Suozzi, Mariafernanda Espino, Agostino Facciolo, Sofia Garcia, Caralena Genova, Eric Graziosi, Aisling Greene, Elana Greim, Melissa Herrera, Allaina James, Allyna James, Alessandra Juarez, Katie Juarez, Shefali Mahapatro, Joshua Pernett, Alexander Piascik, Elijah Roditi, Sam Rosenberg, Joseph Thom, Brooke Tran and Elle Woska. —Submitted by Glen Cove City School District

Nassau IDA Approves Amazon’s $72 Million Investment to Construct Warehouse

Project will mitigate contamination, create jobs and generate new tax revenue The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved a transaction for Amazon. com Services LLC to invest nearly $72 million to construct a more than 204,000 square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in concert with the long-term lease of a 39-acre parcel of land at Robbins Lane and Miller Place in Syosset. “The Nassau IDA’s mission is to create jobs and kick start economic growth in the county. That is exactly what this Amazon project will do,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. “I am pleased that after decades of blight and inaction, this private sector investment will deliver both construction jobs and permanent positions to the former Cerro Wire site—ensuring a net benefit to our residents and offer a post-COVID boost our local economy needs.” As part of this investment, Amazon Services LLC, will cap the currently Brownfield classified contaminated site

that has been left vacant for decades, before they can create a state-of-the-art, last-mile center to meet the growing demand from its customers. The project will also generate more than 200 full-time employment opportunities and 125 construction-phase jobs. IDA approval is contingent upon Amazon. com Services LLC receiving approval of the contamination mitigation plan from the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation. “I think the biggest and most damaging misconception about this project is that the county is somehow losing out on this approval but that couldn’t be further from the truth,” said Nassau IDA Chairman Richard Kessel. “The county, town, and school district will be collecting more in revenue than they were before, while also creating more jobs, many of which will become available for our entrepreneurial residents that start their own logistics companies as independent contracts.”

a $12.4 million increase in revenue to the county and other local jurisdictions, or an average of $827,000 each year. The project is expected to generate some significant direct and indirect impacts including an economic output upwards of $300 million during their tenure in the county. “Not only will this project have a direct, positive impact on the county’s bottom line, but it will improve upon the service this company already provides county residents,” said Harry Coghlan, chief exA tax policy comparison showing ecutive officer of the Nassau County IDA. what revenue the property would “We cannot and should not lose sight of generate without the project and the fact that this land has been vacant for what it will now generate through decades and, regardless of all the developPILOT payments to be paid by the ment occurring in our region, nobody has company. wanted to touch this property because of the clean-up challenges. Amazon The Nassau IDA has approved a made the iron hot and the county struck 15-year PILOT agreement, where the at the opportunity to generate more company will pay an average of more than $1.9 million in taxes each year, op- revenue and create needed employment opportunities.” posed to the $1 million annual average Submitted by Nassau County Industrial in taxes on the vacant property. Over the Development Agency (IDA) course of the agreement, this equates to

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Acts Of Kindness Connect Families To Community, School And Home

n a brightly sunny March 7, 100 families from Hicksville Public Schools were provided parking spaces at the Broadway Mall to complete a chalk drawing, the culminating event of a three-week grades K-12 Kindness Challenge. The event was made possible by a collaborative effort involving the Hicksville Council of PTAs, the Broadway Commons Mall and the Hicksville Public Schools. “On behalf of the Hicksville Council of PTAs, it was an absolute pleasure to partner with Broadway Commons to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness within our community,” Council of PTAs President Erin Guida said. “It was wonderful to see parents and children making special memories together while simultaneously supporting our local businesses and thanking our Hicksville Heroes.” “It was great,” said one member of a Hicksville High School chalk drawing team. “It brought us all together—something we have not been able to do for a year because of the pandemic.” Younger artists said it was fun and that they learned about color blending as they made the blank parking spaces come alive with color and messages of kindness. Many thanks to the Broadway Commons Mall for supplying the parking spaces, a bag of chalks, $10 gift card and a blanket to each of the participant groups. And to the Nassau County Police, Hicksville’s Fire Department, PSEG Long Island workers, Legislator Rose Walker, members of Hicksville’s school board and a representative from the Safe Center, who attended to support the students and accepted the Thank You cards the students created.

Congratulations to all the Kindness Challenge Chalk the Walk students and their families who truly believe that acts of kindness can change the world. Here are the contest winners: Most Unique: Crista Sara Saji, from Woodland Best Elementary: the Fernandez Family from Old Country Road Best Secondary: Lily Wagner, Saamia Hassan, Jasmine Roldan & Riya Jassi from Hicksville High School

Chalk the Walk organizers: HicksThis family from Old Country Road School designed a prismatic ice ville Council of PTA President Erin cream cone with kindness message that went on to win one of the prizes Guida; Amaka Oweazim-Muir, senior awarded at the Chalk the Walk event. marketing and business development director for the Broadway Commons Mall and Broadway Mall General Manager Ken Hamilton, took a moment for a photo at the March 7 event that welcomed 100 families from Hicksville Public Schools.

These Fork Lane sisters designed a beautiful “Be Kind” message in their parking space.

Firefighters attended the Kindness Challenge Chalk the Walk event to accept the students’ Thank You cards.

Hicksville High School’s team won the Best Secondary award at the Chalk the Walk event. They all agreed it was a fun event where they could work together on a large project after spending a year apart due to the pandemic.

(Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

PTA Presidents: - Cindy Garcia from Fork - Alyssa Fiorese (and her daughter, Jordana) from Septa - Mary Ospina (and her son, Mark) from East Street - Sharon Olivares from Woodland - Eileen Chen from Old Country Road - Annette Beiner from Hicksville High School & PTA Council - Christine Weih - from PTA Council

Best Kindness Statement: Suha Latif, Alexa Gomez, Ruby Dias & Prisha Dass from Hicksville High School The PTA Council of PTAs and the school district would like to thank the following for their support of the Kindness DJ: Challenge: Robert Shapiro from Unforgettable DJ

Special Appearances: - Chad Wyman, Supervisor of Fine Arts - Stephanie Sullo, HCT President - Laura McConnell, OCR Principal - Brenda Judson, Board of Education Vice President - Carla Hoene, BOE Secretary - Irene Carlomusto, BOE member - “Ed” LI Crewman from PSEG - Elizabeth Flagler - Head of External and Internal Communications for PSEG - Debbie Lyons, Director of the Child Advocacy Center from the Bethpage

Safe Center Police Officers: Giudice, Lovelace, Oswald, McCartin, Ragolia and Rothwell Firefighters: Chairman Dwyer, Vice Chairman Merk, Commissioner Ofenlock, Commissioner Mulligan, 1st Assistant Chief Moskas, Lt. Niemczyk, Captain LaRosa, Firefighters Granville, Han and Shah —Submitted by the Hicksville School District

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North Shore High School seniors, Gianna Albanese (September) and Isabelle Butt (October) were recently honored for being named as the Kiwanis Student of the Month Award. —Submitted by North Shore High School

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YES And ADAPT Offer Free TIPS Training For Businesses Serving Or Selling Alcohol

he COVID-19 pandemic has brought many new guidelines and restrictions to our retail and service establishments that serve and sell alcohol. To assist local businesses, YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) is hosting free TIPS Training, a skills-based training designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking. TIPS is supported by Farmingdale State College’s Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), Levittown Community Action Coalition (LCAC), Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC), the Town of Hempstead, Town of Oyster Bay, and the Nassau County Police Department. Businesses are invited to the innovative VIRTUAL training which seeks to enhance the fundamental “people skills” of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. In addition, TIPS training can reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits and reduce penalties for alcohol violations; lower insurance premiums; improve customer service and satisfaction; and promote community safety.

Free Alcohol Awareness Training is offered to on and off-premise businesses by YES Community Counseling Center’s PACT Initiative. TIPS is supported by Farmingdale State College’s Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), Levittown Community Action Coalition (LCAC), Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC), the Town of Hempstead, Town of Oyster Bay and the Nassau County Police Department. TIPS will be offered virtually to local off-premise businesses and employees (liquor, grocery, convenience, retail, etc.) on Wednesday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on-premise

businesses (bars, restaurants, etc.) and their employees on Thursday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TIPS (Training Intervention ProcedureS) is an approved alcohol training

awareness program by the New York State Liquor Authority. The training is part of YESCCC’s Partnering in Action Change for Tomorrow (PACT) federal grant initiative and its partnering coalitions’ mission to reduce underage and binge drinking, intoxication and drunk driving. If you are a business that serves or sells alcohol and are interested in registering yourself or your employee(s) for the virtual TIPS Training, contact PACT at pact@yesccc.org or at 516- 799-3203, ext. 230. —Submitted by the YES Community Counseling Center

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ast week, the United States Postal Service joined local delegates and community leaders to honor a fallen FDNY hero in a virtual dedication ceremony. On Dec. 3, 2020, legislation to designate the Floral Park Post Office building located at 35 Tulip Ave., in Floral Park, as the “Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building” was signed into law by President Trump. This legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by New York Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City). Davidson, who was a Floral Park resident, was killed after responding to a five-alarm fire in a Harlem building that was being used as a movie set for an upcoming Ed Norton and Bruce Willis film Motherless Brooklyn. Davidson joined the FDNY in May of 2003 and was assigned to Engine Company 69 in Harlem. On the night of his death on March 22, 2018, he responded to a blaze in a basement of a five-story building on St. Nicholas Avenue and West 149th Street. According to fire officials at the

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Floral Park Post Office is located at 35 Tulip Ave. (Photo by Anthony Murray) time, Davidson was assigned to the nozzle and became separated from his group inside the building. He was later found unconscious from severe smoke inhalation and was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries leaving, behind his wife and four young children. The virtual dedication ceremony took place on the third anniversary of Davidson’s death. In attendance at the ceremony were Congresswoman Rice, former Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi, Monsignor John

Delendick, Archbishop Molloy High School President Richard Karsten and Archbishop Molloy High School Chorus Director Jim Sheenan, Long Island Postal District Manager Frank Calabrese, Floral Park Postmaster Harold Bonilla, and members of Davidson’s family. “My district on Long Island has a long and proud tradition of service in the New York City Fire Department,” Rice said back in 2019 when she first introduced the legislation. “For generations, young men and women from

New York’s Fourth Congressional District have joined the FDNY following in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents. They choose a life of service and sacrifice, and dedicate their lives to protect others. Lieutenant Michael Davidson was a part of that tradition.” Rice added that every time people pass the Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office in Floral Park, people will remember the way Davidson lived his life: with honor, love for his family, and service to his community.

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Herricks HS Journal Wins Top Honor Herricks High School’s literary journal, OPUS (Issue 62), has achieved a First Class distinction in the 2020 National Council of Teachers of English’s Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program. This is the highest honor that can be obtained in the REALM competition, which additionally presents Superior, Excellent and Merit ratings. OPUS is a product of the high school’s Literature Club, advised by teacher Alan Semerdjian. Special acknowledgment goes to the publication’s student leaders from last year, who graduated last June. They include Editors-in-Chief

Derek Chen and Carrie Hsu, Assistant Editors-in-Chief Nicole Chen and Aroob Jalil, Art Director Vanessa Peng, Online Content Editor Kaitlyn Yoo, Treasurer Izzah Nazir and Public Relations Officer Mia Carranza. Bradley Chung, Carolyn Lau, Chris Leung, David Gonzalez, Ellery Ibo, Hammad Alam, Joy Lu, Kayla Sohn, Kyla Ye, Lucas Lin, Matthew Liao, Moniza Mujtaba, Nigel Oommen, Patrick Leu, Trista Mele, Mamerto Gamboa and Zainab Yousuf also deserve commendations as production staff members. OPUS 62 features a collection of fiction, non-fiction,

poetry and art pieces created by Herricks High School students and can be viewed at www.opusherricks.wixsite. com/opus/opus-62. Cover designs are by Lamiya Rangwala and Jeff Chen. “I’m really thankful we were able to make this journal,” Semerdjian said. “It was a difficult and unusual year, but the students really persevered and illustrated the fact that the literary community we’ve established here at Herricks is among the finest in the region and nation. I’m very proud of them.” —Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

Herricks High School’s literary journal, OPUS (Issue 62), has achieved a First Class distinction. (Contributed photo)

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‘Champing At The Bit’ To Open Center BY FRANK RIZZO

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o glance at the Senior Citizens of Westbury Center’s calendar from March 2020, the last month it was fully open, is to peer at those pre-pandemic days we now call “normal.” It also gives insight into what the virus has done to seniors. For it was filled with activities that kept them engaged and entertained, in addition to providing a daily meal. COVID-19 has been doubly cruel to senior citizens: infecting and killing them at higher rates, and inflicting the burden of isolation and loneliness. Paul Ragusa-Schweitzer knows this intimately, having seen the faces and heard the voices of desperation, especially when it came to securing vaccination appointments. He succeeded Maureen Droge as director of the non-profit last September, bringing an impressive resume of social service and organizational management experience and civic engagement. He was hired just in time to participate in the ribbon cutting for the refurbished Westbury Community center, owned by the village, a major funder of the organization. Much of the decades-old interior has been redone, thanks to moneys the village had been granted via the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The building is also informally known as the Senior Center. “My job has been to get a handle on the finances and the operations of the center without really seeing how it actually runs in a non-pandemic environment,” according to Ragusa-Schweitzer. One of the few upsides of the center being closed for in-person activities, he

stated, “is that it’s allowed me to make some needed updates and changes in preparation for reopening. Not only in terms of health and safety issues, but also things that needed to be done from a technological perspective. Kind of bringing things more into the 21st century in terms of processes and procedures.” He added, “When I came in we got some new computers. I put everybody on the cloud. We put in [Microsoft] Office 365 so everybody could work remotely. It’s necessary to work remotely now at least part of the time.” Staff members and volunteers were also coordinating with the county and local non-profits, making deliveries of food and other necessities. They assured that seniors weren’t feeling isolated and got help they needed. The pleasant late summer and fall weather also provided opportunities for limited outdoor activities such as workshops and presentations. The staff added games such as bingo at these events. The Center also partnered with Long Island Cares and Island Harvest to give away some non-perishable foods and produce. “In October, we also started a grab-and-go lunch program,” RagusaSchweitzer said. “Normally we provide lunch five days a week in here, subsidized by the county. Grab-and go [lunches] made sure they had the opportunity to have one good nutritious meal every day and to get out while the weather was still nice. And see each other and see the staff. We would bring the lunches out to them.” All these activities, however limited,

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challenge. And we’ll continue to offer virtual things—that will help us serve more members during the day. And of course, we’ll bring the [in-center] lunch program back, though at first it will have to be limited.” He said that in normal times 60 to 70 people typically ate lunch every day because they were already at the center. “One of the biggest draws, aside from the lunch and the programs, was the opportunity to hang out and play bridge and mah-jongg or just socialize

gave seniors a chance to mingle. “The biggest disappointment for our members is not to be able to see one another.” he said. “They come here for class and activities, but they love to socialize.”

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The director said there is a group of about 60 seniors who are participating in the Zoom virtual classes and workshops. The Center offers many of the same pre-pandemic activities: strengthening exercises, yoga, meditation, a reflective writing class and book club. “What kind of programs will you like to introduce?” he was asked. “We’d keep the same programs we are doing now, but I would like to implement things that are hands-on and lend themselves to being together with the instructor,” he replied. “We’ll do more of those kinds of things when we come back in-person. We normally have ceramics and sculpture and painting and jewelry-making. Things that are very hands-on.” He continued, “We’re always looking for new ideas and new instructors who can bring something fresh to the center that fits with our mission. Our mission is to educate. To provide

Pat Lent of the Westbury Senior Center (right) helps Ethel Alexander of Westbury to her seat to interact with a visiting group of fifthgraders from Park Avenue Elementary School back in 2018. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

opportunities for socialization. To keep everybody physically, spiritually and mentally growing and fit. We’re always looking for people who have something to offer.” Ragusa-Schweitzer is aided by Assistant Director Andrea Padinha, Homebound Service Coordinator Patricia Lent and volunteers. “There are a lot of mysteries and unknowns about how we’re going to reopen,” he admitted. “I think it will be a gradual thing with limited participation, and scheduling things will be a

with each other,” he said. “They are chomping at the bit—I hear from the members every day. ‘I miss coming. I can’t wait till we come back’ they tell me.” Like many, Ragusa-Schweitzer is hopeful for better days, but also can’t put 2020 easily behind. Amidst the national tragedy of COVID-19, he lost husband Neil Schweitzer at 51 in October to non-virus causes. “It’s been horrible,” he admitted. “Thank God for this job. I love the center. I love my staff and the members.”

Busy ‘Fall’ Season At Westbury Westbury School District Athletic Director Doric Capsis said that the high school has 10 teams participating in the fall season, which began March 1 and runs through April 21.: Varsity and jayvee football, varsity and jayvee boys soccer, cross country, varsity girls swimming, varsity and jayvee girls volleyball, varsity girls soccer and varsity cheerleading. “Our jayvee boys soccer team is off to an auspicious start with 4 wins and no losses. They just defeated Massapequa 3-1 on March 23,” Capsis said. The leading goal scorer for the

jayvee is freshman Edwin Escobar with six goals in the first four games. The team is also led by captains Luis Romero and Heri Cruz and coached by high school math teacher Nick Monioudis. The boys varsity soccer teams also defeated Massapequa 2-0 on March 22, handing the defending Nassau AA champion its first loss of the season. The team record is currently 2-1-1. The girls volleyball team is also doing well, with a 3-1 record. —Submitted by the Westbury School District

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As plans for a national search for a superintendent for Westbury Union Free School District gets into high gear, I have been having spirited verbal exchanges with friends of mine regarding the necessity for such a search at this time. Some are saying that it is imprudent for the board of education to agree to such a search, which will cost the district almost $20,000, when the current superintendent Eudes Budhai is doing such a fine job, referencing a recent change.org petition that garnered more than 1,500 signatures urging the board to renew his contract. Others wonder why a national search is conducted every time the district changes superintendent. If my recollection is correct, this is only the second time in more than 20 years that a

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in the interests of transparency and legislative oversight, the department should publish annual reports and accompanying data on the department’s website regarding the EIS program, while respecting the privacy of the officers utilizing the program. As a necessary corollary of the foregoing plan amendment, I respectfully request that the implementation of the requirements of the EIS program including the 360-degree review immediately be added to the subjects to be negotiated with the Police Benevolent Association as part of the ongoing collective bargaining process. —Siela Bynoe

national search for a superintendent will be conducted in this district, that being the search for Dr. Constance Clark-Snead, who replaced Dr. Robert Pickney, whose contract was not renewed by the board of education when it expired in 1999. Pickney was hired by the district in the summer of 1993, replacing Dr. Charles Swensen. When Clark left the district in July 2010, assistant superintendent of Business & Management Services Dr. Mary Lagnado was appointed as interim superintendent, and was subsequently granted a five-year contract in 2013. However, she was forced to resign her position in 2017 with one year left on her contract. Board members split 4-3 to accept her resignation, and agreed to a payout to her of more than $700,000.

According to Board President Robert Troiano, Budhai, whose contract expires June 30, 2021, is encouraged to allow the board to consider him as a candidate through the selection process since the aim is to assure the school district that the most capable applicant is hired, which will serve his interest as well. Although I fully understand these points of view, I am a bit ambivalent as to how foolproof national searches are; “insiders” versus “outsiders” so to speak. Are we tempted to cross a stream to find water? Since it is relatively easy for a new person to step on known landmines, is it more prudent to stick with home-grown candidates that know the politics and the climate, and perhaps build on the weaknesses that such individuals may display? How

trusting are glowing recommendations that often accompany outside candidates? Trust can also be important for an outsider coming into a district full of total strangers; will precious time and resources be wasted during the “getting to know you” process vs. someone who can “hit the ground running”? Is the district satisfied with the “bang for the buck” from the precious national search? These are thoughts that come to my mind while not discounting the benefits that may be gained from someone with a different mindset; a candidate who sees things from a different perspective, exceptional skill set, and no axe to grind—not beholding to local powerbrokers or special interests. Hence my ambivalence. —Chester McGibbon

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review to identify at risk officers who may be eligible for intervention. The EIS should generally follow the criteria and specifications and implementation guidelines described by PERF. Possible interventions could range from change in assignment and additional supervision and training, including amplified retraining and senior leader mentorship programs, to referrals to counseling or support programs. The department should reevaluate its program on a continual basis to consider new and more effective interventions, in order to reduce risk to the public, the officers, and the department. Finally,

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operation of the Nassau County Police Department: Early Intervention System (EIS): In keeping with the recommendations from the Police Executive Research Foundation (“PERF Report”), the department should enhance its EIS, employing objective threshold criteria for departmental intervention with at-risk officers. In the words of the PERF Report, “the EIS should be a non-punitive tool whose purpose is to proactively identify and address potential issues before they become problems.” Additionally, in tandem with the EIS, the department should institute a standard 360-degree performance

Remembering Those Lost To COVID-19

MAJORITY REPORT Richard J. Nicolello

From the onset of when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Legislative Majority has made the health, safety and protection of those who live and work in Nassau County a top priority. Throughout the pandemic, the Legislature continued to meet and pass emergency measures and funding. Our offices have assisted thousands of residents and our Majority has advocated for policies and programs to help those

struggling as a result of this deadly disease. Sadly, here in Nassau County more than 3,000 lives have been lost to COVID-19. To honor and remember those who have perished from the pandemic, the Legislative Majority recently spearheaded two initiatives. The first involved unanimously passing legislation to establish a permanent memorial at Eisenhower Park with a goal of having the memorial in place later

this year. That bill has been sent to the county executive for her signature. Secondly, a vigil service attended by governmental and religious leaders was held on March 22 to remember those our county has lost. Eisenhower Park is a fitting location to create a memorial to remember and mourn the loved ones who succumbed to COVID-19. We can never take away the pain that the

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Continued from previous page families of victims of the pandemic have suffered but we can make sure that their memories will live on. This memorial will help serve that purpose. Likewise, the vigil service provided an additional way to pay tribute to

all of those who have passed from the virus, including the thousands who have died in Nassau County alone. It is gratifying to acknowledge two other proposals that we advocated for have finally come to fruition, one being the opening of the Nassau Coliseum to serve

as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site and the other a dedicated phone number (516-227-9590) for seniors to call to make vaccine appointments. For months, my colleagues in the Legislative Majority and I called on the state and the county

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Giving Up or Giving In For Christians, Lent is the 40-day period prior to Easter where they reflect on their baptism and how well they’ve been living that out. Traditionally, three acts of Lent are prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Many people equate fasting with “giving up” something for Lent. Sometimes it’s a favorite food. Sometimes an unhealthy food. Sometimes a bad habit. The reasons for fasting or “giving up something” are varied. Sometimes it’s an exercise in self-control. Some use it as a time of self-betterment. For others fasting from something gives them extra funds to be used for almsgiving—that is, charitable donations. On a spiritual level, the longing for a latte might translate into a prayer: “God may I hunger for you even more than I thirst for my morning coffee.” This kind of giving up is different from giving in. With all the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people had just given in to the circumstances they found themselves

is empowering. When we choose to give up a habit or a food or an activity, we fast from these things as a means to accomplishing other things. If I give up reckless driving, I accomplish a safer neighborhood. If I give up binge watching TV, I gain time to do something to make life better, either for myself or others. If I fast from something I am addicted to, I gain freedom. Giving up something leads Fr. Ralph Sommer us to be happier people, even in during the past year. Can’t if the momentary desire for see the grandchildren? Can’t sugar makes us crabby when visit the hospital or nursing we don’t get what we long for. home? Can’t play sports? Can’t Giving in, however, can go to school each day? Can’t make us feel defeated, go out for dinner? As each of depressed, angry and disconthese restrictions came along, nected. We can make snide there was little we could do remarks about the protocols but give in. We were required that burden us and the people to follow the protocols, even who set those protocols. I’m though some of these were not really surprised at the heartbreaking. Giving in level of nastiness I read online happened because we had no because I know it is a result of choice. giving in. That’s not to say such But “giving up”—and this negative talk is OK. What if we doesn’t refer to being resigned saw the things we feel forced to to our fate—this kind of fasting do as opportunities to give up

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something for a time instead of giving in to something that interferes with our normal ways of doing things? Each time I put on my mask I pray a line from Psalm 141: “Lord, place a guard over my mouth, a sentry at the door of my lips.” In that prayer I mean two things: First, I’m praying that I do not infect anyone should I be carrying the coronavirus and I pray that I don’t breathe it in. And second, I’m praying that the mask also is a sign that I won’t let any bad speech leave my mouth. No cursing, no gossip, no negative

comments, no harassing, etc. The mask then becomes part of a deliberate way of living and loving rather than some dreaded resignation to what I’m told to do. The choice is ours if only we see that there is a choice between giving up and giving in. Why not try this week to reexamine the protocols that have felt oppressive and reimagine them in terms of choices to love? Father Ralph Sommer is the pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown and is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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For Women’s History Month, the Plainview Water District would like to honor two members of its management team that play crucial roles in the oversight and management of the District. Commissioner Amanda Field

and Business Manager Dina Scott both have important responsibilities in the district’s day-to-day operations and have helped to lead the direction of many of the district’s advances over the past couple of years.

Pictured: John Fabio, president the Greenvale Civic Association, Long Island Cares representatives Kathrine Fritz, chief development and communications officer, and Karen Sullivan, community development coordinator. Greenvale Civic Association president John Fabio presented a $2,000 donation from members of the Greenvale Civic Association to the Long Island Cares organization, which supports Sabaa Khan, a freshman from Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools, made her mark in the coding world by taking home first place with her team in the level one category of a virtual CodeA-Thon, sponsored by the nonprofit, We Connect The Dots. Students from grades 8 to 12 were encouraged to sign up for the competition, which did not require any prior coding experience. The competition, which featured three levels of difficulty, took place during the course of three days and challenged students to create websites that would offer a solution to a societal issue. Khan decided to participate in the competition for fun and had no prior experience in coding but thought it would be a great learning opportunity. She prepared for the Code-A-Thon by participating in three separate training classes lasting three hours each. Her team consisted of an eighth grader, a high school freshman and a mentor. Khan spent approximately 25 hours researching a topic for her team, creating a PowerPoint and coding her team’s website. “We created a project that would address and offer a solution to a global problem aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” she said. “Due

350 food kitchens and pantries which provided 12 million meals to thousands of needy Long Islanders to help combat the hunger crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bethpage High School senior Samantha Scelta (center), was awarded the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge 2163 Italian Language Scholarship Award for her academic success, extracurricular involvement and dedication to preserving her Italian heritage. She is pictured with Principal Nicholas Jantz (left) and Giuseppe Verdi Lodge President Marie Suriano. (Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District)

Division Avenue freshman Sabaa Khan, along with her teammates, were the first-place winners in the level one category of We Connect the Dots’ virtual Code-A-Thon. (Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools)

to the pandemic, the vaccines are in great demand. It is crucial to store the vaccine properly before administering. We came up with the idea to create a vaccine cooler that would keep vaccines cool for a long span of time. The name of our website was VCFA—“Vaccines Coolers For All.” As a first place winner, Khan was awarded a projector from We Connect The Dots. The Levittown Public Schools congratulates her on this outstanding achievement.

Staci Kolinsky, art teacher at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville, was awarded more than $1,000 in art supplies for her students, thanks to Donors Choose. Donors Choose is a nonprofit that allows individuals to donate to classroom projects. The organization’s mission is to ensure students in every community have the tools they need for a great education. Due to not being able to share art supplies because of the pandemic, Kolinsky will be providing hundreds of individual oil pastels and watercolor sets to students to help increase their artistic capabilities. Examples of some of the art supplies students were provided with.

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A schoolwide commitment to kindness inspired two fifth graders from Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District to start a fundraiser to help other children. Ryan Hirschhorn and Tyler Uberti partnered up to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support kids undergoing cancer treatment. Hirschhorn and Uberti launched the Virtual Polar Plunge for a Cure and through mid-March had raised 85 percent of their $5,000 goal. Throughout the winter, participants could submit a video doing their own polar plunge, from jumping into a nearby body of water, to taking an ice bath to diving into snow, then challenge three family members or friends to do the same. Videos were posted on social media with the hashtag #kfkpolarplunge, and all participants were asked to make a donation of any size to St. Jude. The boys are hosting their fundraiser through the Kids for Kids Foundation, which raises money for organizations that support children and families struggling with medical challenges. A friend of Hirschhorn’s dad works with the organization, which is how they found out about it. Hirschorn and Uberti are members of the Kids for Kids Junior Committee.

When doing research to select a charity, Hirschorn and Uberti learned about St. Jude and how it is funded entirely through donations, so families are not burdened with any medical costs. They noted that a $10 donation buys a meal for a St. Jude Family, while $500 can provide a platelet transfusion. “We don’t want to think about ourselves,” Uberti said. “We want to think about the people who need the help.” The boys say that the culture of kindness at Birch Lane helped spark their interest in helping others. Every day, students pass by the Random Acts of Kindness tree in the lobby. Hirschorn’s teacher, Jeanne Brustmeyer, gives each student an index card and punches a hole in it for demonstrating kindness and respect. In Uberti’s class, teacher Lauren Marocchi fills a kindness jar with the good deeds her students do. The boys explained that kindness is important because that’s where charitable acts start. Visit www.kids forkidsnyc.org for more information about their fundraiser. “We want these kids at St. Jude to feel better and be treated as best as they can,” Hirschhorn said. “That’s what this is all about.”

Congressman Tom Suozzi recently announced that Open Style Lab, a nonprofit from Great Neck that creates functional, wearable and stylish clothing for people with disabilities, will receive a $35,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant money will be used by Open Style Lab to support an online fashion education program that

helps people with disabilities create accessible and stylish clothing. To do this, Open Style Lab will offer online lectures with accessibility and fashion partners, as well as a comprehensive video library to help participants design wearable solutions for their own dressing challenges. The NEA regularly funds nonprofit arts organizations on a project-specific basis. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $100,000.

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Great Neck School District Election Date Changed

he State Education Department has approved an appeal from the Great Neck Public Schools to change the date of this year’s school district election and budget vote. According to New York State law, school districts are required to hold elections on the third Tuesday in May. This year, the election date of May 18 conflicts with the observance of the holiday Shavuot, so the Board of Education requested to change the election date to May 11. As a result, the Great Neck School District Election and Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 11, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Preliminary Budget

The 2021–22 preliminary budget can be found on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ budget21-22) and in the Great Neck Library, all branches. Budget Meetings And Adoption Based on the suspension of the Open Meetings provision of the Public Officer’s Law, and for the health and safety of our community, budget meetings will be held virtually via Zoom webinar. Links to these meetings will be posted on the homepage of the district website. Residents are encouraged to virtually attend the budget meetings online and to respond to the preliminary budget. Final decisions on the budget will not be made until the Board listens to the community’s comments. Upcoming meeting dates and times are as follows: • Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Informal Budget Hearing via Zoom Webinar* • Tuesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Official Hearing and Adoption of Proposed Budget via Zoom Webinar* • Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Hearing (discussion only) via Zoom Webinar* Budget hearings indicated with an asterisk (*) will follow a Student Recognition, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Voter Registration

If you have voted in any school or general election between 2017 and 2020, you are registered to vote in the school election on Tuesday, May 11. Residents can confirm their registration status using the online registration

There are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and South High School (pictured). (Photo source: Google Images) verification tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/voting) or by contacting the Office of the District Clerk at 516-441-4020. If you are not registered, you may register if you are 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and have lived in the district for at least 30 days. Voter registration is available through the Nassau County Board of Elections (www.nassaucountyny. gov/580/Voting-Info-Services or 516-571-VOTE) or at the Office of the District Clerk (Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd.) on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Please note that registration with the District Clerk only registers an individual to vote in Great Neck School District elections. Residents must be registered by Thursday, May 6, to vote on Tuesday, May 11.

Absentee Ballot Applications

Qualified registered voters can obtain applications for absentee ballots from the district website (www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/voting) or by contacting the Office of the District Clerk on school days from 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. (516-441-4020). Applications for absentee ballots cannot be accepted until April 12. Residents who are qualified voters and whose registration records have been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections will automatically receive absentee ballots. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. Polling Locations There are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and South High School. Residents who are unsure of their polling location can use the online Poll Place Finder tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ voting) or contact the Office of the District Clerk on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (516-441-4020).

Voting Rights Act

The Great Neck Public Schools strives to provide comprehensible budget information so residents can make informed decisions and exercise their right to vote in the

annual School District Election and Budget Vote. Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act requires school districts in Nassau County to provide election information in English and Spanish. In accordance with this Act, print materials produced by the Great Neck Public Schools pertaining to the 2021–22 School District Election and Budget Vote will be distributed in both languages. Residents who prefer to review budget and voting information in languages other than English and Spanish are encouraged to visit the district website. The translation feature at the top of the homepage allows our website to be viewed in more than 100 different languages. Additional information may also be obtained by calling the District Clerk on school days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (516-441-4020). For additional information about the 2021–22 school budget, polling locations, voter registration and/or absentee ballots, call the assistant superintendent for business, at 516441-4020, on school days. —Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

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tudents at Carle Place’s Cherry Lane Elementary School transformed into bookworms, as they participated in weeklong activities that promoted and celebrated Read Across America from March 1-5. Coordinated by reading teachers Danielle Emmel and Kasey Krug, the activities began with a virtual read-athon, where all classes zoomed one another and collected stamina data. Carle Place High School Principal Thomas DePaola presented senior Kevin On Tuesday, students read “silly” Woska during the district’s board of education meeting. books and dressed in silly outfits. On (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District) Wednesday, the theme of the day asked students to pay attention to the words around them, as they wore shirts with words on them. Carle Place High School senior Kevin who entered the 2021 competition In addition, kindergarten teacher Woska has advanced as a finalist in by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/ Leigh Malinsky coordinated a schoolthe 2021 National Merit Scholarship National Merit Scholarship Qualifying wide virtual BINGO event on Thursday, Program. Members of the district’s board Test (PSAT/NMSQT). where Principal Susan Folkson was the of education and administration presentThe district congratulates Kevin BINGO caller. Students created their ed Kevin with his certificate of merit on this prestigious recognition and during the March 11 board meeting. wishes him the best of luck in the next own BINGO boards, practiced writing numbers and strengthened their This honor places him among the round of the competition. top 15,000 finalists of more than 1.5 —Submitted by the Carle Place School knowledge on place value concepts million students in 21,000 high schools District and number recognition.

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n the grand scheme of substantial basketball movies, the main characters are usually African-Americans, from releases like He Got Game and Love & Basketball to Above the Rim and Coach Carter. (The less said about cheese like Juwanna Man, Like Mike and Rebound, the better). Asian-American representation in the sport has been limited to documentaries like 2013’s Linsanity and Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang two years later. That is until the release of Boogie, the directorial debut of chef/author/ food personality Eddie Huang, who also has a small acting role in his film. Taylor Takahashi, plays the title character, Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a Chinese-American high school basketball player angling for a path to the NBA via a college athletic scholarship. Shot in various New York City locales, Huang’s project may be a coming-of-age story, but the narrative is driven by intergenerational conflicts shaped by the cultural dynamics of an immigrant family. And while Takahashi is fourth-generation Japanese and not Taiwanese like his character, Boogie’s personality and mindset is one he can relate to.

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representation to the hardwood “I grew up very similar to Boogie and while I don’t come from an immigrant family, there were a lot of parallels with the character when it comes to my life,” he said. “When I was 16 to 18 in high school, basketball was a huge part of my life. Through similar adolescent situations, although not the same, they were in the same ballpark. For me, it was tapping into my younger self when I was a little more arrogant and on edge. I was a little bit of a rebel in school. My attitude was similar to Boogie’s—I felt like the world was against me and I wouldn’t accept people’s help. There were a lot of people there to help and ultimately, I had to figure that out in life. It was very interesting to go through my own life experience that is a parallel to Boogie’s.” Boogie is a project of firsts. In addition to this being Huang’s first time behind the camera, it is also Takahashi’s acting debut, a curious turn of events for the Bay Area native who moved to Los Angeles to find work as a personal trainer. Huang, who moved to the West Coast after his 2013 memoir Fresh Off the Boat was turned into a 2015 series of the same name, met Takahashi when both were playing in a San Gabriel recreational basketball league. The two quickly formed an off-court friendship

Director Eddie Huang (center) and lead actor Taylor Takahashi on the set of Boogie (Nicole Rivelli/Focus Features) and Huang eventually hired his younger teammate in December 2018 to be a personal assistant whose first duty was to help develop the Boogie screenplay. After the movie got the green light in 2019, Huang spent that time trying to find someone who had both acting experience and basketball skills, eventually offering the lead to his friend. With only three hours to prepare before shooting an audition tape to send over to Focus Features executives, Takahashi recalls not feeling any pressure. “I just did what I felt comfortable with, because I didn’t necessarily want the part,” he said. “I knew if I wanted it too much—or wanted it at all—then I wouldn’t be able to play Boogie in the right way.” After accepting the role, Takahashi flew to New York from the West Coast to start shooting. Pushing through his jet lag was a challenge, particularly given the grueling shooting schedule that included a normal 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. slate as well as basketball scenes shot from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Manhattan’s Lower East Side when the

Alfred “Boogie” Chin (Taylor Takahashi) and love interest Eleanor (Taylour Paige) taking a stroll in Chinatown (Nicole Rivelli/Focus Features)

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production crew could gain access to city courts. Adding to that was Takahahsi trying to find some degree of comfort in front of the camera. “I remember my first day—it was my only scene,” he said. “It was when I met [basketball agent] Melvin and I slapped his hand at the restaurant. I had one line—‘Just shut up and pay me my money.’ I was nervous as hell. I was in my trailer for two hours and walked back and forth looking in the mirror a bunch of times and talked myself up. But after that first scene, I got very

comfortable very fast. I felt support from our actors and director to the producers.” Tackling the rudimentary Chinese Boogie spoke in the film also proved to be a challenge for Takahashi, who has a cursory knowledge of Japanese and is self-admittedly bad at learning new languages. He eventually reached a believable point true to the character where Huang said, “He got to the level where his Chinese at least sounded like AmericanChinese teenager Chinese.” “The day before we started production, we had our

translator Min work with me leading up to the days for scenes that had me speaking Chinese,” Takahashi said. “I was on the phone with her and she’d come to my apartment, where I spent hours trying to really get it. While it was a lot of trying to get the [nuance] of the language, it was mostly trying to hammer out my lines and try to ingrain them into my head. Trying to remember the line and the different language it was spoken in was pretty difficult. But it didn’t have to be perfect because I was first-generation, making me the ABC [AmericanBorn Chinese] here. It was more about reflecting the character.” Released at a time when the United States is experiencing an extraordinarily high number of anti-Asian racist incidents, Takahashi has been shaken by what has been going on. Further, he hopes Boogie succeeds in providing some kind of bridge of cultural understanding and acceptance. “What’s great about this movie is the relatability factor [in which] I think a lot of people see themselves [through this lens],” he said. “It doesn’t have to be basketball or New York. They see a version of themselves in Boogie and they either know a Boogie or have been through a similar situation as a Boogie. I hope Boogie brings people together in the right way and gives a representation of the Asian community that can be their beacon for a little bit of hope.” Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read about Taylor Takahashi’s favorite basketball players.

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Bond Vet is a pet health company bringing technology-enabled veterinary clinic in New York, with a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond. Unlike most vet clinics and animal hospitals, Bond Vet provides both urgent and primary care and offers online booking and walkins. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bond Vet also introduced telehealth visits to broaden access to veterinarians, and initiated drop-off visits at clinics to minimize exposure. “We’ve seen more than

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Like the other clinics, Bond Vet Garden City was designed by Islyn Studio, a firm whose team has worked with the likes of Ace Hotel Group, Rockwell, Avroko and Creme Design. Designed through the lens of compassionate hospitality, the clinic features are consistent with the other locations, including dedicated exam and surgery areas, as well as a retail wall that

stocks design-minded pet health products and treats. “To date, we’ve built an incredible team of veterinarians, nurses, veterinary assistants and care coordinators with a new, differentiated approach, making us one of the largest veterinary employers in New York City,” said Zay Satchu, co-founder and chief veterinary officer of Bond Vet. “Through

hiring, cross-training and our robust continuing education program, we look forward to training and developing even more extraordinary people to care for the pets we all love.” Bond Vet clinics offer a wide range of services. Pet parents can either walk in or book an appointment through the website or mobile app. Visit bondvet. com to learn more.

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CULTURE Prioritizing the wellbeing of its care team, Bond Vet has built a positive, uplifting, collaborative culture to provide a caring environment for both pets and their people.

SERVICE Bond Vet offers friendly care, walk-in and same-day appointments, and affordable access to veterinary doctors and specialists with convenient hours (open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. every day, even holidays) and transparent pricing (first exam is just $15, regularly $95). We also offer dental cleanings and surgeries.

DESIGN The minimalist, clean space is designed with both the human’s and pet’s comfort in mind, with warm tones, comfortable furniture, soothing lighting, and entertainment(toys for pets, books for humans). Currently, though, clients get to appreciate that design only from the outside, since all appointments are drop-off.

TECHNOLOGY The company has built a veterinary service platform that enables a smoother experience for both clients and staff and they’ve built an app to provide access to medical care 24/7.

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The Special Victims Squad reports the arrest of a Seaford man that occurred on March 19 at 3 a.m. in Seaford for sexual abuse. According to detectives, a joint investigation was conducted between the Nassau County Special Victims Squad, the Hazelwood Police Department in Missouri and the Federal Bureau of Investigations Crimes Against Children Division. The investigation led to the arrest of 37-year-old defendant Jesse Vargas at his place of residence. In 2011, the defendant while acting as a youth pastor at the Incredible Journey to Christianity retreat in the State of Michigan, met a 13-year-old female juvenile. On Thursday, June 20, 2013, two years later, the defendant arranged to have the now-15-year-old female juvenile visit his place of residence in Seaford, where he engaged in a sexual act. The investigation is ongoing. Vargas is charged with second-degree sexual abuse, third-degree criminal sex act and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arranged on

March 19 in Mineola. Detectives request that if anyone feels they may have been a victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-8477, the Nassau County Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022, or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Fatal Accident In North Massapequa Eighth Squad detectives report the details of a fatal auto accident that occurred on March 20 at 2:25 p.m. in North Massapequa. According to detectives, while operating his 2010 Hyundai southbound on the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway, the driver, a 64-year-old male, left the roadway at the exit 5 off ramp, overturned and struck a tree. As a result of the collision the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim’s name is being withheld at this time and the investigation into the accident continues.

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POLICE REPORT arrest of a Garden City man for an incident that occurred on March 21 at 4:20 p.m. in Uniondale. According to officers, while operating his vehicle at the intersection of Westbury Boulevard and Oak Street, 31-year-old Ryan Marrianan left the roadway and struck a chain link fence located in the parking lot of 300 Oak St. Upon police arrival, officers observed Marrinan behaving highly erratic and an investigation revealed he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers placed him under arrest and Marrinan became combative. During the struggle, an officer suffered a physical injury to his hand and elbow causing substantial pain. The officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The defendant was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries due to the accident, where he became physically combative with the attending hospital staff. Officers were required to restrain the defendant who was eventually subdued. As a result, an officer sustained an injury to his wrist causing pain and requiring medical treatment. A subsequent investigation found

Marrinan to be in possession of a white powdery substance believed to be ketamine. Marrinan is charged with two counts of second-degree assault, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and DWAI Drugs. He was arraigned when medically practical.

Man Jumps Out Of Hospital Window And Dies The Homicide Squad reports the details of a fatal aided that occurred on March 22 at 3:40 a.m. in East Meadow. According to detectives, Third Precinct Officers responded to the Nassau University Medical Center, located at 2201 Hempstead Tpke., for a male laying on the ground with serious injuries. The 34-year-old male victim was pronounced deceased by a Nassau County Police Medic. The preliminary investigation shows the male broke a window on the eighth floor before jumping and suffering self-inflicted fatal wounds. The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time pending family notification. The investigation is ongoing.

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BOARD link: ZONING https://www.manhasOF APPEALS setschools.org/Page/10066 APPEAL NO.May 21-146 on Thursday, 6, 2021 at FARMINGDALE 8:00 p.m., for the transaction LIDL US, LLC: (A) Variof business as authorized by ance to installLaw, wallincluding sign on the Education West side of items: building exceedthe following ingTomaximum than 1. present to height the voters a permittedstatement by Ordinance. (B) detailed (proposed Variance of to install wall sign Budget) the amount of on North side of be building exmoney that will required ceeding maximumfiscal height than for the 2021-2022 year. permitted by Ordinance. 2. To discuss all the items NE/ cor. set of forth Northwest & hereafter to be Dr. voted Merritts Rd.,Budget a/k/a 501 Northupon at the Vote and west Drive, Farmingdale, NY Election to be held on TuesAPPEAL NO. 21-147 day, May 18, 2021. FARMINGDALE 3. To transact other business IPPOLITO ABBATE: come Varias may appropriately ance totheallow existing pool before meeting, pursuant deck swimto the and Newabove-ground York State EducamingLaw. pool abutting dwelling tion Fhaving U R T Hless E Rrear N Oyard T I Csetback E IS than permitted by Ordinance. HEREBY GIVEN, that said S/s/o Lincoln St.,annual 211 ft.elecE/o budget vote and Meadow a/k/a from 30 Lincoln tion will Ln., be held 8:00 Street, a.m. to Farmingdale, 8:00 p.m. at NY the SecAPPEAL NO. 21-148 ondary School, 200 Memorial FARMINGDALE Place, Manhasset, New York JEFF BUONO: to on Tuesday, MayVariance 18, 2021, allow existing florida at which time the pollsroom will attached garage be openedtotodetached vote by voting exceeding maximum height machine upon the following and building coverage of the items: principal per1. To electbuilding two (2) than members mitted Ordinance. to the by Board of Education S/s/o for Lowell Dr., ft. each a term of 157.54 three (3) W/o Cinque Dr.,July a/k/a1,62021, Lowyears beginning ell Drive, NY and endingFarmingdale, June 30, 2024. APPEAL 2. To voteNO. on 21-76 the appropriation of the necessary funds

to meet theFARMINGDALE estimated expenELVA of BUCK: (A) Variance ditures the District for the to construct second kitchen in school year beginning July 1, a one-family dwelling use 2021 (“Proposition 1”), for which as a be PARENT/CHILD resishall presented in substandence. Variance to protially the (B) following form: pose accessory that unit exceeding RESOLVED, the promaximum of bedposed budgetnumber of expenditures rooms than permitted Orof the Manhasset UnionbyFree dinance.District (C) Variance to alSchool of the Town lowNorth existing 4.5 ft. highCounfence of Hempstead, exceeding maximum in ty of Nassau, State height of New front for yardthethan permitted by York, fiscal year 2021Ordinance. 2022 be adopted and that the E/s/obe Main N/oa Plitt sum raised St., through levy Ave., the a/k/ataxable 741 Main Street, upon property Farmingdale, NY District, afwithin the School MARCH 29, 2021the monies ter first deducting BY ORDER THE available fromOF State AidZONand ING BOARD OFprovided APPEALS other sources, as by TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, law. OYSTER NEW YORK 3. To VoteBAY, on the Following 3-31-2021-1TProposition: #223395-FARM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION NOTICE OF A LEGAL CAPITAL PROJECTS Notice of Self Storage Sale PROPOSITION Please takeonnotice Prime WHEREAS, December 3, Storage Farmingdale locat2014, the- voters of Manhased at 2091 New Highway, set Union Free School DisFarmingdale, NY approved 11735 intrict (“District”) tends to hold a sale of the the expenditure of not to property$22,609,870 stored in thefor below exceed the listed Storage Spaces. The construction of District-wide public sale shall occur as improvements to buildings an online auction and facilities and via the www. sites storagetreasures.com thereof (the “Project”) and on in 4/20/2021 at 12:00 pm. the event the Project couldUnbe less listed below, the contents accomplished in all matericonsist of household al respects at a cost ofgoods less than $22,609,870, the Board

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and furnishings. Wilfredo of Education (the “Board”) reOcasiothe unitright #02157. This any sale served to expend may befunds withdrawn at any time excess on additional anwithoutinfrastructure notice. See projects, manager cillary for details. District-wide asincluding 4-7; 3-31-2021-2Tphalt pavement replacement; #223532-FARM and WHEREAS, the Project LEGAL NOTICE in has been accomplished NOTICErespects OF PUBLIC all material at a net HEARING, BUDGETleaving VOTE cost of $20,746,243, ANDavailable ELECTION $1,863,627 to be exOF THE FARMINGDALE pended towards said asphalt UNION FREE and pavement replacement; SCHOOLon DISTRICT WHEREAS, October 10, TOWNS OYSTER BAY, 2017, the OF Board determined COUNTY that itNASSAU was necessary and deBABYLON sirableAND to undertake the addiSUFFOLK tional ancillary COUNTY, asphalt paveNEW YORK ment replacement, including NOTICE replacement IS HEREBYofGIVnecessary the EN, that Public Hearing water mainapipe utility locatof under the qualified of ed the area to voters be paved, the Farmingdale Free which replacementUnion and remeSchool was District Towns diation andofisthe a related of Oyster Bay component and Babylon, and necessary of Nassau andpavement Suffolk Counties, the asphalt replaceNew York, will(“Asphalt be held inand the ment project East Cafeteria of the and Weldon Water Main Project”); E. Howitt Middle 50 WHEREAS, it has School, now been Van Cott Avenue, determined that Farmingdathe cost le, complete New York, said in saidAsphalt District to on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 is at and Water Main Project 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for $2,870,020, and that voter the transaction of business as approval is required to approauthorized by theanEducation priate and expend additionLaw, includingavailable the following al $1,006,393 from items: the District’s General Fund’s 1. To present to the voters Unassigned Fund Balance for a detailed statement (proposed that purpose; and WHEREAS, the Board has

budget) of thethat amount of also determined it is necmoney which will be required essary and desirable to refor thethe 2021-2022 fiscal year. place roof of the 6th grade 2. and To discuss all theatitems wing link corridor the hereinafter set forth to be votShelter Rock Elementary ed uponatbyanvoting machines School estimated cost at the Budget to Vote and Elecof $459,492; replace the tion to Playground be held onatTuesday, Middle Munsey May 18, 2021.at an estimated Park School transactand such othcost3.ofTo $151,800, to rener business as may ovate classrooms to properly create a come before the meeting Broadcast Journalism Suitepurat suant to Education Law at of the the Secondary School an State of New and acts estimated cost York of $300,000, amendatory thereto. and that voter approval is reAND FURTHER NOTICE IS quired to appropriate and exHEREBY GIVEN, thatfrom said pend $911,292 available Budget Vote and Election will the District’s General Fund’s be held on Tuesday, May for 18, Unassigned Fund Balance 2021, in the gymnasium of that purpose; the Weldon E. Howitt Middle NOW, THEREFORE, be it School, 50 Van Cott RESOLVED, that theAvenue, Board Farmingdale, Newand York, behereby authorizes directs tween hours ofproposition 6:00 a.m. that thethe following andplaced 9:00 before p.m., prevailing be the voters time, which at time polls of the atDistrict thethe Annual will be opened voteElection by votDistrict Meetingtoand ingbemachine upon18, the2021: followto held on May ing items: PROPOSITION #2: 1. To adopt annual RESOLVED, (a)thethat the budget of of the School District Board Education of the for the fiscal year 2021-2022 Manhasset Union Free School and to authorize requisite District is herebythe authorized portion thereof toand be raised by to appropriate expend taxation onfrom the taxable prop$1,006,393 the District’s erty of theFund’s District. General Unassigned 2. That the toFarmingdale Fund Balance pay a like Youth Council Appropriation portion of the cost of the asphalt pavement replacement page in37 at thecontinued Secondary on School,

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 38 cluding the related and necessary replacement of the water main pipe utility located under the area to be paved (“Asphalt and Water Main Project”), and (b) that the Board of Education is hereby authorized to appropriate and expend $911,292 from the District’s General Fund’s Unassigned Fund Balance to replace the roof of the 6th grade wing and link corridor at the Shelter Rock Elementary School at an estimated cost of $459,492; to replace the Middle Playground at Munsey Park School at an estimated cost of $151,800; and to renovate classrooms to create a Broadcast Journalism Suite at the Secondary School at an estimated cost of $300,000 (“Additional Projects”); all of the foregoing to include site improvements, furnishings, equipment, apparatus, machinery, demolition and other incidental work or improvements required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary and other costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the estimated costs of the Additional Projects as set forth above may be reallocated among such Additional Projects if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District. 4. To vote on such other propositions or matters that may be properly presented to the qualified voters. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Budget Hearing of the Manhasset Public Library for qualified voters of the Manhasset Union Free School District of the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Community Room of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset, New York, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. A detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-2022 fiscal year for public library purposes of the district will be presented. Beginning Monday, April 19, 2021, a copy of such statement may be obtained by any resident of the District upon request at the Manhasset Public Library, during regular library hours any day that the library is open, or on the Library’s website, www.manhassetlibrary.org and beginning Monday, April 19, 2021 at each of the offices at the following schoolhouses during their normal business hours by appointment only due to Covid-19 restrictions and the District’s visitor policy: Munsey Park Elementary School Shelter Rock Elementary School Manhasset Secondary School FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said election and budget vote and election of the Manhasset Public Library will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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at the Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To elect one (1) member to the Board of Trustees of the Manhasset Public Library for a term of five (5) years commencing on July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2026. 2. To vote on the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Manhasset Public Library for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (“Proposition 3”), which shall be presented in substantially the following form: WHEREAS, the budget of the Manhasset Public Library for fiscal year 2020-21, as approved by the Library’s Board and voters, required collecting a tax levy of $5,403,412; and WHEREAS, the Manhasset Union Free School District, in certifying the amount of taxes to be levied on behalf of the Library during fiscal year 2020-21, mistakenly omitted the sum of $1,022,625 due to a clerical error; and WHEREAS, the amount of Library taxes billed and collected from Library taxpayers for fiscal year 2020-21was $1,022,625 less than the tax levy authorized, which could impact the Library’s tax levy limit in future years; and WHEREAS, during fiscal year 2020-21, the School District advanced to the Library, from School District funds, the amount of said shortfall, in order to enable the Library to fund its duly authorized 2020/21 budget despite such shortfall; and WHEREAS, the School District and Library have pursued special NYS legislation to authorize actions to correct the $1,022,625 shortfall in the Library’s 2020-21 actual, as compared to authorized, tax levy, and the impact on the Library’s tax levy limit in future years; and WHEREAS, authorization of the Library 2021-22 budget and tax levy must address the possibility that such special legislation may not be enacted by the time of the budget vote; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the amounts of $4,483,269 for public library purposes, and $1,023,000 for Library debt service, are hereby provided for fiscal year 2021-22, so that the total amount of $5,506,269 shall be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the Library district, and shall be levied in one sum for the purposes outlined in the Library budget, and be it further RESOLVED, that if special legislation to correct the School District’s clerical error with respect to the Library’s tax levy for fiscal year 202021 is not enacted prior to the Library 2021-22 budget vote, then there shall be added to the Library’s aforementioned levy of $5,506,269 for fis-

cal year 2021-22 the amount of $1,022,625, being the amount of both the shortfall in the Library’s 2020-21 actual collected tax levy, and the resulting advance made by the School District to the Library, for reimbursement to the School District for such advance, resulting in a total levy for the Library’s fiscal year 2021-22 of $6,528,894, which sum exceeds the statutory tax levy limit for fiscal year 2021-22, and which sum shall be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the Library district, and shall be levied in one sum for the purposes outlined in the Library budget; provided, however, that for the purpose of calculating the Library tax levy limit for the 2022-23 fiscal year, the amount of the Library tax levy for fiscal year 2021-22 shall be deemed to be $5,506,269, regardless of whether the Library’s actual tax levy for fiscal year 2021-22 is $5,506,269, as contemplated in the preceding resolution, or $6,528,894, as contemplated herein. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions containing thirty-one (31) signatures of qualified voters of the District nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the District Clerk’s office, District Office Building, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on days that school is in session, and not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2021. The petition must set forth the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of each signer. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve. The two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to office. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating a candidate for office of member of the Board of Trustees of Manhasset Public Library must be filed with the Administrative Office of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, in Manhasset, not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 19, 2021. Petition forms may be obtained at the 3nd floor Administration Office, Rm 311 at the Library Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the board for which the candidate is nominated. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters. Each Nominating Petition shall state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the proposed Budget and text of any proposition to be presented to the voters shall be made available upon

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LEGAL NOTICES request to residents of the School District, in the Business Office, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and at each school building within the District from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., every day other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays during the 14 days immediately preceding said election of May 18, 2021, and at such annual election. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law 2014, personal registration of voters is required for the annual meeting and budget vote and the library vote, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the annual election whose name does not appear on the register of the District. The names of those persons who have: (a) registered to vote with the County Board of Elections and voted at least once in any local, state or national election within the last four calendar years, or (b) registered to vote with the District’s Board of Registration, or (c) voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections are contained on the District’s register. Registration will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when school is in session in the District Clerk’s office up to and including May 13, 2021, and on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through appointment only by contacting the District Clerk by telephone: 516-267-7724 facsimile: 516-627-1618 email: districtclerk@manhassetschools.org pursuant to Covid-19 restrictions and the District’s visitor policy. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except Sundays, and by appointment on the Saturday before the election. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election and library vote are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of

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elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website: http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/counsel/ files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english. pdf http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/counsel/ files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-spanish.pdf or by contacting the District Clerk by email districtclerk@manhassetschools. org or phone 516-267-7724. Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. Further, no absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it has been received at the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 P.M. on the date of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available during regular office hours in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, and Saturday by appointment only. Any qualified voter may upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge, prior to such ballots being canvassed. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law §2018d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district and library election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone: 516-267-7724 facsimile: 516-627-1618 email: districtclerk@manhassetschools.org or mail: District Clerk, Manhasset UFSD, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030, or in person by appointment only due to Covid-19 restrictions and the District’s visitor policy (during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter

may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law §2019-a(2)(b) at said special meeting of the Board. Christine Michelen District Clerk Manhasset U.F.S.D. 3-31-21 1T# 223636 MAN LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA AUDIENCIA DEL PRESUPUESTO, ELECCIÓN Y REUNIÓN ANUAL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MANHASSET UNION FREE CIUDAD DE NORTH HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE INFORMA que la audiencia del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, ciudad de North Hempstead, Nueva York, se celebrará en la escuela secundaria, con domicilio en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York, y a través de una comunicación por video de Zoom y de YouTube , que pueden verse en el siguiente enlace: https://www.manhassetschools.org/Page/10066 el jueves 6 de mayo de 2021 a las 8:00 p. m., con el objeto de concretar asuntos conforme lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes puntos: 1.Presentar ante los votantes una declaración detallada (el presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el ejercicio fiscal 2021-2022. 2.Analizar todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para que se voten en la elección y votación del presupuesto que se celebrará el martes 18 de mayo de 2021. 3.Resolver cualquier otro asunto que se presente en el transcurso de la reunión conforme a la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que tanto la votación del presupuesto como la elección anual se realizarán de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m. en la escuela secundaria, con domicilio en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York, el martes

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18 de mayo de 2021, momento en el que se abrirá la votación mediante máquinas de votación para los puntos aquí especificados: 1.Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación, que deberán cumplir con un cargo de tres (3) años cada uno desde el 1 de julio de 2021 hasta el 30 de junio de 2024. 2.Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito para el año escolar que comienza el 1 de julio de 2021 (la “Propuesta 1”), que se presentará substancialmente de la siguiente forma: SE RESUELVE, que se adopte el presupuesto propuesto de los gastos del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free de la ciudad de North Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, para el ejercicio fiscal 20212022 y que se recaude la suma mediante una tasa sobre los bienes inmuebles gravables dentro del Distrito Escolar, con posterioridad a haber deducido, en primera instancia, los fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes, según lo dispone la ley. 3.Votar sobre la siguiente propuesta: RESOLUCIÓN POR LA QUE SE AUTORIZA LA PRESENTACIÓN DE UNA PROPUESTA DE PROYECTOS DE INVERSIÓN POR CUANTO, el 3 de diciembre de 2014, los votantes del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free (“Distrito”) aprobaron el gasto de no más de $22,609,870 para la construcción de mejoras en los edificios y las instalaciones de todo el Distrito y sus espacios (el “Proyecto”) y en el caso de que el Proyecto pudiera lograrse en todos los aspectos materiales con un costo inferior a $22,609,870, la Junta de Educación (la “Junta”) se reservaba el derecho de gastar los fondos sobrantes en proyectos de infraestructuras auxiliares adicionales, incluida la sustitución del pavimento asfáltico en todo el Distrito. POR CUANTO, el Proyecto se realizó en todos los aspectos materiales por un costo neto de $20,746,243, lo que arrojó $1,863,627 disponibles para destinar a la sustitución del pavimento asfáltico. POR CUANTO, el 10 de octubre de 2017, la Junta determinó que era necesario y conveniente llevar a cabo el reemplazo adicional del pavimento asfáltico auxiliar, incluido el reemplazo necesario de la tubería principal de agua situada debajo del área a ser pavimentada, cuyo reemplazo y reparación era y es un componente relacionado y necesario del proyecto de sustitución del pavimento asfáltico (“Proyecto de asfalto y tubería principal de agua”). POR CUANTO, se determinó que el costo para completar dicho Proyecto de asfalto y tubería principal de agua es de $2,870,020, y que

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se requiere la aprobación de los votantes para destinar y gastar $1,006,393 adicionales disponibles del saldo de los fondos no asignados del fondo general del Distrito para ese propósito. POR CUANTO, la Junta también determinó que es necesario y conveniente reemplazar el techo del corredor conector y el ala de 6.º grado de Shelter Rock Elementary School, con un costo estimado de $459,492; reemplazar el patio de juegos central en Munsey Park School, con un costo estimado de $151,800, y renovar las aulas para crear un espacio para el periodismo televisivo en la escuela secundaria, con un costo estimado de $300,000, y que se requiere la aprobación de los votantes para destinar y gastar $911,292 disponibles del saldo de los fondos no asignados del fondo general del Distrito para ese propósito. PO R TANTO , SE RESUELVE por el presente que la Junta autoriza y ordena que la siguiente propuesta se presente a los votantes del Distrito en la elección y reunión anual del distrito que se celebrará el 18 de mayo de 2021: PROPUESTA N.º 2: SE RESUELVE (a) que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free autoriza por el presente a destinar y gastar $1,006,393 del saldo de los fondos no asignados del fondo general del Distrito para pagar una parte similar del costo de la sustitución del pavimento asfáltico en la escuela secundaria, lo que incluye el reemplazo necesario de la tubería principal de agua situada debajo del área a ser pavimentada (“Proyecto de asfalto y tubería principal de agua”), y (b) que la Junta de Educación sea por la presente autorizada a destinar y gastar $911,292 del saldo de los fondos no asignados del fondo general del Distrito para sustituir el techo del corredor conector y el ala de 6.º grado de Shelter Rock Elementary School, con un costo estimado de $459,492; reemplazar el patio de juegos central en Munsey Park School, con un costo estimado de $151,800, y renovar las aulas para crear un espacio para el periodismo televisivo en la escuela secundaria, con un costo estimado de $300,000 (“Proyectos adicionales”); todo lo anterior para incluir las mejoras de los terrenos, el mobiliario, los equipos, las maquinarias, la demolición y otros trabajos o mejoras incidentales que se requieran en relación con estos, así como los costos preliminares y otros costos incidentales y su financiación; siempre que los costos estimados de los Proyectos adicionales, como se establece antes, puedan reasignarse entre dichos Proyectos adicionales en caso de que la Junta de Educación determine que la reasignación es en es en favor del Distrito. 4.Votar sobre otras propuestas y asuntos relacionados que

pudieran presentarse de forma pertinente ante los votantes calificados. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia pública del presupuesto de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset para los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, en la ciudad de North Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, se celebrará en la sala comunitaria de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset, con domicilio en 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset, Nueva York, el martes 4 de mayo de 2021. Se presentará a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2021-2022 para los fines de la biblioteca pública del distrito. A partir del lunes 19 de abril de 2021, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá obtener una copia de dicha declaración, previa solicitud en la biblioteca pública de Manhasset, durante el horario habitual de atención de la biblioteca cualquier día que esté abierta, o en el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.manhassetlibrary. org, y a partir del lunes 19 de abril de 2021, en cada una de las oficinas de las siguientes sedes escolares durante su horario laboral habitual solamente con cita previa debido a las restricciones por la COVID-19 y a la política de visitas del Distrito: Munsey Park Elementary School Shelter Rock Elementary School Manhasset Secondary School POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la elección y votación del presupuesto, y la elección de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset se realizarán de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m. en la escuela secundaria, con domicilio en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York, el martes 18 de mayo de 2021, momento en el que se abrirá la votación mediante máquinas de votación para los puntos aquí especificados: 1.Elegir un (1) miembro para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset por un período de cinco (5) años, que comienza el 1 de julio de 2021 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2026. 2.Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset para el año fiscal que comienza el 1 de julio de 2021 (la “Propuesta 3”), que se presentará substancialmente de la siguiente forma: POR CUANTO, el presupuesto de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset para el año fiscal 2020-2021, aprobado por la Junta de la Biblioteca y los votantes, requería la recaudación de un gravamen fiscal de $5,403,412. POR CUANTO, el Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, al certificar la cantidad de impuestos a recaudar en nombre de la biblioteca durante el año fiscal 2020-2021,

LEGAL NOTICES omitió por error la suma de $1,022,625 debido a un error administrativo. POR CUANTO, el monto de los impuestos de la biblioteca facturados y recaudados de los contribuyentes de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2020-2021 fue de $1,022,625 menos que el gravamen fiscal autorizado, lo que podría afectar el límite del gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca en los próximos años. POR CUANTO, durante el año fiscal 2020-2021, el Distrito Escolar adelantó a la biblioteca, de los fondos del Distrito escolar, el monto de dicho déficit, con el fin de permitir a la biblioteca financiar su presupuesto 20202021 debidamente autorizado a pesar de dicho déficit. POR CUANTO, el Distrito Escolar y la biblioteca buscaron promover una legislación especial del estado de Nueva York para autorizar acciones que corrijan el déficit de $1,022,625 en la recaudación fiscal real de la biblioteca para 2020-2021, en comparación con la autorizada, y el impacto en el límite de gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca en los próximos años. POR CUANTO, la autorización del presupuesto y el gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca para 2021-2022 debe tener en cuenta la posibilidad de que dicha legislación especial no se haya promulgado para el momento de la votación del presupuesto. POR TANTO, SE RESUELVE que las cantidades de $4,483,269 para fines de la biblioteca pública, y $1,023,000 para el servicio de la deuda de la biblioteca, se proporcionen por la presente para el año fiscal 2021-2022, de modo que la cantidad total de $5,506,269 se recaudará mediante impuestos sobre los bienes inmuebles gravables del distrito de la biblioteca, y se gravará en una suma para los fines descritos en el presupuesto de la biblioteca. ADEMÁS, SE RESUELVE que si la legislación especial para corregir el error administrativo del Distrito Escolar con respecto al gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2020-2021 no se promulga antes de la votación del presupuesto de la biblioteca para 2021-2022, entonces se agregará al gravamen antes mencionado de la biblioteca de $5,506,269 para el año fiscal 2021-2022 la cantidad de $1,022,625, siendo la cantidad tanto del déficit en el gravamen fiscal real de la biblioteca para 2020-2021, como del anticipo resultante realizado por el Distrito Escolar a la biblioteca, para el reembolso al Distrito Escolar por dicho anticipo, lo que da lugar a un gravamen total para el año fiscal 2021-2022 de la biblioteca de $6,528,894, cuya suma excede el límite establecido por ley para el gravamen fiscal para el año fiscal 2021-2022, y cuya suma se recaudará mediante impuestos sobre los bienes inmuebles gravables del distrito de la biblioteca;

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sin embargo, a efectos de calcular el límite del gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2022-2023, se considerará que el monto del gravamen fiscal de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2021-2022 es de $5,506,269, independientemente de que el gravamen fiscal real de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2021-2022 sea de $5,506,269, como se contempla en la resolución anterior, o de $6,528,894, como se contempla en el presente documento. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes que contengan treinta y una (31) firmas de los votantes calificados del Distrito que avalen la nominación de los candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse en la secretaría ubicada en el edificio de oficinas del Distrito, con domicilio en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. durante los días en los que la escuela esté abierta y hasta las 5:00 p. m. del 19 de abril de 2021. En la solicitud, debe consignarse el nombre y la residencia del candidato y de cada firmante. La Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su poca disposición para desempeñar las funciones. Los dos candidatos que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán considerados electos para el cargo. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para avalar la nominación de un candidato para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset se presentarán ante la oficina administrativa de la biblioteca pública de Manhasset con domicilio en 30 Onderdonk Avenue, en Manhasset, antes del lunes 19 de abril de 2021 a las 5:00 p. m. Los formularios de solicitud se pueden obtener en el 3.er piso de la oficina administrativa, sala 311 de la biblioteca, de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. Cada solicitud de nominación debe estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados. En cada solicitud de nominación, se debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia del presupuesto propuesto y del texto de cualquier propuesta que se presentará ante los votantes se pondrán a disposición, previa solicitud, de los residentes del Distrito Escolar, en la oficina administrativa, ubicada en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York, de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m., y de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., y en cada edificio escolar del Distrito de

9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., todos los días excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados durante los 14 días inmediatamente previos a la mencionada elección del día 18 de mayo de 2021, y en la elección anual. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, en virtud del artículo 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre los Bienes Inmuebles, se exige que el Distrito adjunte un informe de exenciones al presupuesto propuesto. Este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total calculado de la lista de cálculos finales usada en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a la Ley de Educación de 2014, se exige que los votantes se inscriban de forma personal para la reunión anual, la votación del presupuesto y de la biblioteca, y ninguna persona cuyo nombre no figure en los registros del Distrito tendrá derecho a votar en la elección anual. Los nombres de las personas que (a) se hayan inscrito para votar ante la Junta de Elecciones del condado y hayan votado al menos una vez en cualquier elección local, estatal o nacional en el período de los últimos cuatro años calendario, (b) se hayan inscrito para votar ante la Junta de Inscripciones del Distrito, o bien (c) sean votantes inscritos de forma permanente ante la Junta del Elecciones del condado de Nassau figuran en los registros del Distrito. Las inscripciones se llevarán a cabo de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., durante el horario escolar, en la secretaría del Distrito hasta el 13 de mayo de 2021 inclusive, y el jueves 6 de mayo de 2021 de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. solamente con cita previa comunicándose con la secretaría del Distrito por teléfono al 516-267-7724, por fax al 516-627-1618 o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@manhassetschools.org debido a las restricciones por la COVID-19 y a la política de visitas del Distrito. El registro se archivará en la secretaría del Distrito y permanecerán abierto para inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido para la elección, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., salvo los domingos, y mediante cita el sábado antes de la elección. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia para la elección del Distri-

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to Escolar y la votación de la biblioteca se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta de Elecciones del estado, el cual puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York en http:// www.counsel.nysed.gov/ common/counsel/files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english.pdf http:// www.counsel.nysed.gov/ common/counsel/files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-spanish.pdf, o comunicándose con la secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ manhassetschools.org o por teléfono al 516-267-7724. Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante, o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 19 de abril de 2021. Además, las boletas electorales por ausencia no serán escrutadas, a menos que se hayan recibido en la secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección. En la secretaría del Distrito, se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas para las que se hayan emitido boletas electorales por ausencia durante cada uno de los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto los domingos, y el sábado solamente con cita. Todo votante calificado podrá, tras haber examinado la lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre figure en la lista, para lo cual deberá indicar los motivos para tal impugnación, antes de que se haga el escrutinio de dichos votos. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, en virtud del artículo 2018-d de la Ley de Educación, toda persona que esté cumpliendo el servicio militar, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, pueden inscribirse para votar en la próxima elección del Distrito Escolar y de la biblioteca. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden obtener un formulario de inscripción comunicándose con la secretaría del Distrito por teléfono al 516-267-7724, por fax al 516-627-1618, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@manhassetschools. org o por correo postal a la siguiente dirección: District Clerk, Manhasset UFSD, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030, o en persona solamente con cita previa debido a las restricciones por la COVID-19 y a la política de visitas del Distrito (durante el horario de atención habitual de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m.).

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Los votantes militares que estén debidamente inscritos pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar pidiendo un formulario de solicitud en la secretaría del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse en persona o por correo postal en la secretaría del Distrito, y deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas electorales militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 18 de mayo de 2021 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con fecha máxima el día anterior a la elección, o antes del cierre de la votación del 18 de mayo de 2021, si están selladas o endosadas por una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta organizará una reunión extraordinaria en un plazo de 24 horas con posterioridad a la presentación ante la secretaría del Distrito de un informe por escrito con los resultados de la votación con el objeto de evaluar y tabular dichos informes del resultado de la votación y declarar su resultados; que la Junta, por el presente, se designa a sí misma como un grupo de presidentes de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos en virtud del artículo 2019-a (2b) de la Ley de Educación en la reunión extraordinaria de la Junta. Christine Michelen Secretaria del Distrito Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free 3-31-21 1T# 223690 /691 MAN

business hours of the day at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, in said Village. The proposed budget is also available for review on the Village website (www.villageofplandome.org). All persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard by telephone on the teleconference during the hearing. All citizens have a right to participate in the teleconference of the public hearing and to provide written comments by email to the Village Clerk, make oral comments and to ask questions on the teleconference concerning the proposed Village budget. Any person needing special assistance in participating in the teleconference, please notify the Village Clerk (516) 627-1748 at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Barbara Peebles Village Clerk Dated: April 1, 2021 3-31-21 1T# 223692 MAN

PORT WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SIGO NY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/20/2019. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 8 Hebert Ave. Port Washington NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 4-14-7; 3-31-24-17-10-20216T-#222934-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of MILLER FAMILY VENTURES, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary LEGAL NOTICE of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on PUBLIC NOTICE March 9, 2021. Office locaVILLAGE OF tion: Nassau County. SSNY tPLANDOME N O T I C E I S H E R E B Y has been designated as agent GIVEN that a public hearing of the LLC upon whom prowill be held by the Board of cess against it may be served. Trustees of the Incorporated SSNY shall mail process to Village of Plandome, Nassau Miller Family Ventures, LLC, County, New York, by tele- 7 Forest Drive, Sands Point, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawconference on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ful 4-28-21-14-7; 3-31-24-2021The ZOOM teleconference 6T-#223288-PORT information is posted on the Village website (www.villaLEGAL NOTICE geofplandome.org). NOTICE OF PUBLIC The hearing will be on the proposed 2021/22 budget of BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL estimated expenses and revDISTRICT MEETING enues forthe Village’s fiscal year commencing 6/1/21 and AND ELECTION OF THE PORT WASHINGTON ending 5/31/22, which has UNION FREE SCHOOL been prepared by the Board of DISTRICT, TOWN OF Trustees. The budget shows NORTH HEMPSTEAD, no compensation to any memCOUNTY OF NASSAU, ber of the Board of Trustees. STATE OF NEW YORK This proposed budget is on file with the Village Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE and open to the public for in- that a Public Budget Hearing spection by appointment only of the Port Washington Union on prior notice to the Clerk Free School District, Nassau (clerk@villageofplandome. County, Port Washington New York, will be held at org) during the usual

LEGAL NOTICES the Paul D. Schreiber High School, 101 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 or virtually as appropriate on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 8:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time (E.D.S.T.) at which the proposed District Budget for the 2021-2022 school year will be presented and explained. NOTICE is also given that the Annual District Meeting and Election will occur on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, for the purpose of enabling the District’s properly registered and qualified voters to: (i) vote on the District budget for the 2021-2022 school year (which shall appear on the ballot as (Proposition No. 1); (ii) elect three members of the Board of Education; and (iii) vote on any additional matters in accordance with applicable law. Voting will occur at the Weber Middle School All Purpose Room, 52 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York in said District. The polls will be open between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., E.D.S.T. Ballots will be cast upon voting machines, or otherwise as in accordance with the law. NOTICE is also given that a copy of a detailed written statement prepared by the Board of Education setting forth the amount of money which will be required for school purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and specifying the several purposes and the amount of each, shall be available to any resident of the District, upon request, beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2021: at the Public Budget Hearing or virtually as appropriate; during regular business hours at the District offices, located at 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY, 11050; between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, at Schreiber High School, Weber Middle School, and Daly, Guggenheim, Manorhaven, Sousa, and South Salem Elementary Schools; at the Port Washington Public Library; on the District’s internet website at www.Portnet.org; and at the polling place on voting day. NOTICE is also given that in accordance with §495 of the New York Real Property Tax Law, the District shall prepare a Real Property Tax “Exemption Report” which will show how much of the assessed value on the final assessment roll (utilized for the school tax Levy) is exempt from taxation by the School District. This exemption report will list every type of exemption granted and will show: (1) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption; (2) the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOTS), or other payments from recipients of each type of exemption; (3) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. This Exemption Report will be posted on the District’s website

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and on District bullet boards utilized for posting public notices. The Exemption Report will be annexed to any preliminary District budget and will become part of the final budget. NOTICE is also given that three (3) members of the Board of Education will be elected due to the expiration of the terms of Board members Lawrence Greenstein, Nora Johnson and Elizabeth Weisburd. The three (3) candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected to three-year terms, to commence on July 1, 2021. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. not later than Monday, April 19, 2021. Each nominating petition must be directed to the District Clerk, must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. A sample form of petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. The law requires that a nominating petition contain the signatures of at least 133 qualified voters in the District. Pursuant to a proposition adopted by the voters, vacancies upon the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices, and nominating petitions need not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. NOTICE is also given that the only persons entitled to vote on May 18, 2021 are “qualified voters” that is, persons who are citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age, who have been residents of District for a period of 30 days immediately preceding May 18, 2021. In addition, persons seeking to vote must be registered to vote. Registration is permitted daily, on days when school is in session, in the Office of the District Clerk (located in the Administration Building at 100 Campus Drive), during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., up to and including May 13, 2021. The register of qualified voters shall include qualified voters who have registered to vote previously and have voted in any annual or special school district meeting or election of the District within the four prior calendar years; and qualified voters of the school district who are registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections to vote in general elections, pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. The Register shall be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, located at the Administration Building, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to

the date of the Annual District Meeting and Election, except Saturday and Sunday; and it shall also be open for inspection at the polling place on election day. NOTICE is also given that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots that do not reach the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 will not be canvassed. A list of all persons to whom absentee voter ballots have been issued shall be available for public inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours until the day of the election. NOTICE is also given that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as qualified voters of the school district. Military voters may request an application to register as a qualified voter from the District Clerk. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the school district must have received in the office of the school district clerk a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 pm on April 22, 2021. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. Such designation shall remain in effect until revoked or changed by the military voter. Ballots for military voters shall be mailed, or otherwise distributed, no later than April 23, 2021. NOTICE is also given that the Board of Education shall convene a special Board meeting within twenty-four (24) hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot by the Chief Election Inspector for the purpose of examining and tabulating said report of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; and further, that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks for the purpose of canvassing affidavit ballots cast pursuant to Education Law section 2019a(2)(b) at said special meeting of the Board. Section 4. That the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause No-

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 41 tice to be given in the form hereinabove prescribed by publishing the same in the “Port Washington News” and “Newsday”, two newspapers having general circulation within the School District, four times during the seven (7) weeks preceding said vote and election, the first publication to be at least forty-five (45) days prior to said vote and election, but not sooner than the forty-nine (49) days prior to said vote and election; provided, however, that the District Clerk is hereby authorized, without further Board action, in her discretion, in consultation with the District’s legal counsel, to amend said Notice, as necessary to assure compliance with applicable law. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 5-5; 4-28-14; 3-31-20214T-#223035/036-PORT LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEL PRESUPUESTO Y REUNIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR SIN SINDICATO DE PORT WASHINGTON, CIUDAD DE NORTH HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK NOTIFÍQUESE que una Audiencia Pública del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Sin Sindicato de Port Washington, Condado de Nassau, Port Washington, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en Paul D. Schreiber High School, 101 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 o virtualmente según corresponda el martes, 4 de mayo de 2021 a las 8:00 p. m., hora de verano del este (E.D.S.T.) en la cual se presentará y explicará el presupuesto del Distrito propuesto para el año escolar 2021-2022. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que la Reunión Anual del Distrito y Elección se llevará a cabo el martes, 18 de mayo de 2021, con el fin de permitir que los votantes debidamente registrados y calificados del Distrito puedan: (i) votar sobre el presupuesto del Distrito para el año escolar 2021-2022 (que aparecerá en la boleta como Propuesta No. 1); (ii) elegir a tres miembros de la Junta de Educación; y (iii) votar sobre cualquier asunto adicional de acuerdo con la ley correspondiente. La votación ocurrirá en el Salón Multiusos de Weber Middle School, 52 Campus Drive, Port Washington, Nueva York en dicho distrito. Las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 6 a. m. y las 10 p. m., E.D.S.T. La votación se realizará por medio de máquinas de votación, o de otra manera, de acuerdo con la ley. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que una copia de una declaración escrita detallada preparada por la Junta de Educación que establece la canti-

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dad de dinero que se requerirá para fines escolares para el año fiscal que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, y especificando los diversos propósitos y la cantidad para cada uno, estará disponible para cualquier residente del Distrito, con previa solicitud, a partir del martes, 4 de mayo de 2021: en la Audiencia Pública de Presupuesto o virtualmente según corresponda; durante el horario de atención habitual en las oficinas del Distrito, ubicadas en 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY, 11050; entre las 9 a. m. y las 2 p. m. en cada día que no sea un sábado, domingo o feriado, en las escuelas Schreiber High School, Weber Middle School y Daly, Guggenheim, Manorhaven, Sousa y South Salem Elementary; en la Biblioteca Pública de Port Washington; en el sitio web de Internet del Distrito en www.Portnet.org; y en el lugar de votación el día de la votación. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que de acuerdo con §495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles de Nueva York, el Distrito preparará un “Informe de Exención” del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles que mostrará cuánto del valor evaluado en la lista de tasación final (utilizado para el gravamen fiscal de la escuela) está exento de impuestos por el Distrito Escolar. Este informe de exención enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada y mostrará: (1) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención; (2) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOTS) u otros pagos de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención; (3) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Este Informe de Exención se publicará en el sitio web del Distrito y en tableros del Distrito utilizados para mostrar avisos públicos. El Informe de Exención se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto preliminar del Distrito y se convertirá en parte del presupuesto final. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación serán elegidos debido a la terminación de los periodos de los miembros de la Junta, Lawrence Greenstein, Nora Johnson y Elizabeth Weisburd. Los tres (3) candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos serán elegidos para períodos de tres años, comenzando el 1 de julio de 2021. Las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante el secretario del distrito entre las 9 a. m. y las 5 p. m. a más tardar el lunes, 19 de abril de 2021. Cada petición de nominación debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Se puede obtener una muestra del formulario de petición con el

Secretario del Distrito. La ley requiere que una petición de nominación contenga las firmas de al menos 133 votantes calificados en el Distrito. De conformidad con una propuesta adoptada por los votantes, las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos, y las peticiones de nominación no necesitan describir ninguna vacante específica en la Junta de Educación para la cual se nomina al candidato. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que las únicas personas con derecho a votar el 18 de mayo de 2021 son “votantes calificados”, es decir, personas que son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, por lo menos con 18 años de edad, que han sido residentes del Distrito por un período de 30 días inmediatamente anteriores al 18 de mayo de 2021. Además, las personas que desean votar deben estar registradas para votar. El registro se permite diariamente, en los días en que la escuela está en sesión, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (ubicada en el Edificio de Administración en 100 Campus Drive), durante un horario de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., hasta e incluyendo 13 de mayo de 2021. El registro de votantes calificados incluirá a los votantes calificados que se hayan registrado para votar previamente y hayan votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito escolar o elección del Distrito en los últimos cuatro años calendario; y votantes calificados del distrito escolar que estén registrados en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau para votar en las elecciones generales, de conformidad con las disposiciones del Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. El Registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, ubicada en Administration Building, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, Nueva York, donde estará abierto para su inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. durante cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la fecha de la Reunión Anual del Distrito y Elección, excepto los sábados y domingos; y también estará abierto para su inspección en el lugar de votación el día de las elecciones. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que las solicitudes de boletas en ausencia se pueden obtener del Secretario del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes, excepto días festivos. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante. No se escudriñarán las boletas en ausencia que no lleguen a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del martes, 18 de mayo de 2020.

LEGAL NOTICES Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les ha emitido boletas de votante en ausencia estará disponible para inspección publica por parte de votantes calificados del Distrito, en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito durante el horario de atención regular hasta el día de la elección. También SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares pueden pedir una solicitud para registrarse como votantes calificados a la secretaría del distrito. Los formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Para que se le otorgue una boleta electoral militar a un votante militar, el distrito escolar debe haber recibido una solicitud de voto válida en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito escolar antes de las 5:00 p.m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Los votantes militares pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir una solicitud de registro de votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en dicho pedido de solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Dicha preferencia permanecerá vigente hasta que el votante militar la revoque o modifique. Las boletas para los votantes militares se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán mediante otro método antes del 23 de abril de 2021. NOTIFÍQUESE también de que la Junta de Educación convocará una reunión especial de la Junta en un plazo de veinticuatro (24) horas después de la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación por parte del Inspector Jefe de Elecciones con el propósito de examinar y tabular dicho informe del resultado de la votación y declarar el resultado de la votación; y, además, que la Junta, por este medio, se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de funcionarios electorales con el propósito de escrudiñar las boletas de afidávit emitidas de conformidad con la Sección 2019-a (2) (b) de la Ley de Educación en dicha reunión especial de la Junta. Sección 4. Que el Secretario del Distrito, por medio de la presente, está autorizado y dirigido a hacer que se entregue el Aviso en la forma prescrita anteriormente publicando el mismo en “Port Washington News” y “Newsday”, dos periódicos que tienen circulación general dentro del Distrito Escolar, cuatro veces durante las siete (7) semanas anteriores a dicha votación y elección, la primera publicación será al menos cuarenta y cinco (45) días antes de dicha votación y elección,

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pero no antes de los cuarenta y nueve (49) días anteriores a dicha votación y elección; siempre y cuando, el Secretario del Distrito esté autorizado, sin más medidas por parte de la Junta, a su discreción, y en consulta con el asesor legal del Distrito, a enmendar dicho Aviso, según sea necesario para asegurar el cumplimiento de la ley correspondiente. Sección 5. Esta resolución entrará en vigencia de inmediato. 5-5; 4-28-14; 3-31-20214T-#223037/038-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN BZA PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Manorhaven will hold a public hearing in the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York in said Village on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to hear the following matter: Z595 - 59 Orchard Beach Boulevard, Port Washington, NY, 11050, S-4, B-59, L-636 in Zone R4. (Continued hearing) Applicant, Pond Ridge Homes, seeks the following variances: (1) Section 155 – 16 (B) of the Village Code in order to construct a building with a building area of 45.02% of the lot area where the maximum permitted is 35%; (2) Section 155 – 35 (A) of the Village Code in order to maintain the eaves that project into the side yards by 42 inches when cornices, eaves, and gutters cannot project more than 24 inches into side yards; and (3 Section 155 – 35 (E) of the Village Code in order to maintain an open side entry stair leading to the second floor under both the left and right side of the building when the Code does not permit entry stairs on the side of the structure leading to a second-story, either open or enclosed, covered or uncovered. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will enter into Executive Session from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with the hearing commencing immediately thereafter. This meeting will not be open to the public but can be accessed via ZOOM teleconference. The applicant and representative will be permitted to appear in-person. Login details will be available on the Village website: http:// manorhaven.org/clerksdesk. html Alex Kovacevic Deputy Clerk/Acting Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals Dated: March 23, 2021 Manorhaven, New York. 3-31-2021-1T#223542-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN WORK SESSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees

shall hold a Work Session on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050 for the purpose of discussing miscellaneous Village business and a public hearing. This session will not be open to the public for in-person attendance but can be accessed via ZOOM teleconference online. Login information is available on the Village website on the Clerk’s Page. Dated: Manorhaven, New York March 25, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joanie C. Hanna, Esq. Village Clerk-Treasurer 3-31-2021-1T#223595-PORT LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN WORK SESSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees shall hold a Work Session on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050 for the purpose of discussing Village business. This session will not be open to the public for in-person attendance but can be accessed via ZOOM teleconference online. Login information is available on the Village website on the Clerk’s Page. Dated: Manorhaven, New York March 26, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joanie C. Hanna, Esq. Village Clerk-Treasurer 3-31-2021-1T#223634-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold the Annual Village Organizational meeting and the following public hearings on Monday, April 5, 2021 by teleconference pursuant to Executive Order 202.1. at 7:30 p.m. 1. Adoption of the 2021-2022 tentative budget 2. Proposed LL B-2021 – Deferral of tax payments Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83460258740?pwd=TmNkeXJDeGh3blNmNGxyRDNxU09Wdz09 Meeting ID: 834 6025 8740 Passcode: 41712 +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 834 6025 8740 Passcode: 417121 You may view the proposed Local Law & Tentative Budget on the website: www.villageflowerhill.org This meeting is open to the public. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer,

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Garden City High School Senior Spotlight:

Paige Matarazzo

multi-year medal winner on the National Latin Exam and participant in the National Latin Vocabulary and Roman Civilization Exams, Paige Matarazzo is a World Language Honor Society member and tutor. She also currently serves as president of the Latin Club, planning meetings and events from start to finish. Matarazzo rose to the challenge of this school year and her efforts went a long way for members of the Latin Club. She helped to organize the annual Saturnalia celebration and planned and judged its online competitions. Matarazzo is part of a

small cohort of other students who established Long Island E-Certamen organization, which served to continue to foster their love of and interest in Latin while on pause during the COVID-19 crisis. They executed multiple events remotely using online platforms and hosted schools from around the country in a high level of play, writing and asking questions. In addition to Matarazzo’s success in Latin, she has displayed her leadership and commitment in many other activities. To name a few, she serves as the president of the Economics Club, president of the

UNICEF club and is the co-creator of the Medical Club. Her academic achievements have earned her recognition as a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. Matarazzo is a compassionate, reliable, and hardworking young lady who is outstanding both in and out of the classroom. Submissions are from staff, students, or parents. To nominate a GCHS senior, contact Assistant Principal for Guidance and PPS Mandi Stefankiewicz at stefankiewiczm@gcufsd.net. —Submitted by Garden City High School

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Garden City Estates POA Announces 2021 Scholarship

Anton Media Group would like to remind our readers to practice responsible social distancing. The CDC recommends that you stay The Property Owners’ Association six feet apart from of the Garden Cityothers Estates an-out in when nounces that it willpublic be awarding the spaces. Also, 2021 Yuter-Newman Estates POA make sure to cover Scholarship and that applications up and wear your are now available.face Thecovering scholarship to is named in honorprotect of Mort Yuter your and yourself, Jerie Newman, past presidents of family and others. the Estates POA, both of whom exemplified the very best6 in civic spirit FEET and dedication. Over the course of 50 years, Yuter and Newman were

very involved in many Garden City citizen organizations. The merit-based scholarship will be awarded to one or more 12th grade students from any public or private high school that reside in the Garden City Estates section and whose family have paid membership dues to the Estates POA for the past two years. The applicants must be accepted to, and attending, a four-year college full-time in the

fall. The selection of the winners will be by the Estates POA Scholarship Committee and will be based on academic excellence, and the level of involvement in local civic causes and community service. The Scholarship Committee of the Estates POA will review all applications and make the final determination of the winners. See the application for further requirements. To

obtain an application, visit www. gcestates.org. Mail the completed application and an official copy of your high school transcript to Scholarship Committee Chair, GC Estates POA, P.O. Box 282, Garden City, New York 11530 or email to Tina DiMino at gcestatespoa@ gmail.com. Applications must be received by April 23 to be eligible. —Submitted by the Garden City Estates POA

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Assault In East Garden City

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detectives activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. The detectives approached the vehicle and the male operator became combative and refused to comply with their commands. A second police officer arrived on the scene to provide assistance. At this time, the subject fled in the vehicle and struck the second police vehicle. The subject was traveling northbound on Ring Road and lost control of the vehicle striking the median. David Sang, 21, was placed under arrest. Due to the collision, the officer suffered head, back and neck pain. He was taken to an area hospital, treated and released. Sang was taken to an area hospital for evaluation.

David Sang (Photo courtesy of NCPD) Sang is charged with second-degree assault (attempted), second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, second-degree criminal mischief and speeding. He was arraigned on March 19 in Mineola. —Submitted by the NCPD

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SPORTS Athletic Trainers Save Official’s Life At Game

here are times when our abilities are tested and the education we were afforded throughout our academic careers is put to good use. Saturday, March 20, was one of those times. During the Farmingdale versus East Meadow varsity football game, Nassau County high school football official Phil LoNigro collapsed during the second quarter of the contest. Thanks to the training and quick thinking of the athletic trainers also on the field that day, what could have been an unbelievably tragic event emerged as one of inspiration and hope. On that seemingly ordinary Saturday morning, LoNigro’s heart stopped beating. Farmingdale athletic trainer and alumni Phil Fandale and East Meadow athletic trainer Dan DeSimone did not allow the situation to get the better of them. Instead, they used the training and resources at their fingertips and saved LoNigro’s life. DeSimone was first on the scene

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and began chest compressions right away. Fandale was quick to join DeSimone on the field, employing the use of a defibrillator to provide the lifesaving shock to LoNigro, who lay unconscious and unresponsive on the

field. The duo’s collaborative efforts were integral in this heroic moment. “It was a team effort,” said Fandale. “Dan was doing chest compressions and I got the AED. From the time he

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went down until we got him back with the AED was less than a minute and a half. It was a whirlwind.” What makes this story even more incredible is the fact that LoNigro is also one of Farmingdale’s own, a graduate of the Class of 1980. “It is moments such as these that I am reminded by the community we continuously build upon in the halls and classrooms of our schools,” Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini said. “The odds of two Farmingdale graduates crossing paths is not so far-fetched, but the chances of one saving the other’s life? Some may call it a coincidence. I am inclined to call it a miracle.” At this time, Phil LoNigro is still in the hospital undergoing tests, but is said to be doing well. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit www.farmingdale schools.org and like the Facebook page @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict. —Submitted by the Farmingdale Union Free School District

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