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Westbury’s Techno Dragons Win Big For Innovative App

The FIRST LEGO League team brought creativity and heart to the challenge

JANET BURNS

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The fourth- and fifth-graders of Park Avenue School’s Techno Dragons have been working hard this year to get their FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics and engineering skills up to snuff, and that work has paid off in a big way.

In February, the Techno Dragons won first place for their Innovation Project at an FLL qualifying tournament at Huntington High School, where they faced off with other student teams and showed off their award-winning birdwatching app to the judges. Their next stop is the FLL Long Island Championship at Hicksville High School in March, representing their school district as well as Park Avenue School.

In an interview for Nassau Illustrated News, team members Denis, Denia, Steven, Tristan, Dayana, Aisha, Adriel, Cristofer, Emily, and Cattleya joined with Park Avenue educator and head coach Milagros Santiago and vice principal Nicole Christensen on a video call to talk about their successes, their challenges, and the most important parts of being on a team.

Dayana, fourth-grade, explained, “For our innovation project, we made an app, and used technology to make birdwatching more fun. It’s a digital scavenger hunt using augmented reality, [including] rocks we painted with QR codes, so when you scan the code, you get a photo and a video all about the bird that’s on the rock.”

Ms. Santiago added, “The students were challenged this year to create an Innovation Project using technology and the arts in order to get other students interested in a hobby that they loved. After going back and forth for a while, one of the students, Emily, suggested birdwatching, and the other students hadn’t heard of that hobby, so they decided to select that one.”

“The students wanted to bring birdwatching into the 21st century. They surveyed the fourth- and fifth-grade students in the school, and we learned that the majority of students didn’t know about birdwatching, so they were challenged to figure out a way to get them into birdwatching and make it feel less boring. They came up with the digital scavenger hunt as a way to ‘game-ify’ it, using two different apps to create their own app, and we will be presenting it in the spring at Eisenhower Park. We’ll be installing all our

signs and stones around Salisbury Lake, so when people walk around the lake they can scan and hear the students’ original essays, see 3D models, and augmented reality that pops up through the app that we used.”

Tristan, fourth-grade, commented, “Trying to make it more fun [was a challenge]. And while they’re birdwatching, people have to look around for certain details.”

So, to make the activity more fun, “If you don’t see the bird, you can try to make one,” explained Denia, fourth-grade.

For example, said Cristofer, fifth-grade, “They can do a fun activity like act like the bird and take a photo or a video of it.” Adriel explained that their recent competition consisted of multiple parts, including presentations for the judges (such as their Innovation Project) and special missions performed with the robot the team built. Ms. Christensen noted, “It is an in-school team that meets outside of school, and they actually only meet twice a week for one hour. As Adriel talked about, they have to code and complete missions on the board

for one component, and they also had to do the Innovation Component, which is the second component, and the third component, which is instilled in all of this: the Core Values component. Within such a short amount of time that they have had to practice, it truly shows the hard work that went in both inside and out of school on their own.”

She went on, “They’re being a little bit modest: when you hear them present to the judges, and hear the work of their fabulous coaches, it really speaks to them working hard in school and out of school and taking the time to ensure that their lines are memorized. They are eight, nine, and ten years old, and to have your lines really down pat is truly commendable. The team is composed of students from all different types of classes. It’s nice to have such a diverse team [of four boys and six girls] who work together to make the world a better place with the great ideas that they have.”

Ms. Santiago added, “For the table missions [at FLL competitions], they also have to explain in a two-and-a-half minute presentation why they made their robots that way, how they chose the attachments and so on, and it’s amazing that they were able to accomplish so much, and we’re all really, really proud of them.”

Regarding the experience as a whole, Emily, fifth-grade, said, “What I like about being on the team is I can work together with my friends. I love being with my friends. Who doesn’t want to play around with your friends?”

Cristofer, fifth-grade, commented, “Being on this team, I can make new friends and learn things while having fun.”

Cattleya, fifth-grade, said, “I like being on this team because we’re very cooperative, and we’re always good together.”

Looking ahead to the Long Island Championship and beyond, Aisha, fifthgrade, commented, “I was thinking we could change the robot and add some new attachments so that it could do other missions and get more points.”

Emily said, “I’m looking forward to what new missions we’re going to have to do.”

Denia commented, “I want to work hard and get better at measuring the lines and how to use the robot.”

Steven, fourth-grade, also noted, “I’m really nervous about the next competition. What if something goes wrong? What if the attachments break, or the robot turns off? That actually happened during the competition during a mission; the robot turned off.”

But whatever happens, the students agreed, they’ll face it as a team.

The Park Avenue School Techno Dragons strike a pose together. (Courtesy of the Techno Dragons)

The Techno Dragons hard at work/play on their home turf.

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Runners Club Supports Local Organizations

The New Hyde Park-Mineola Runners Club recently stopped by the Mineola Junior Fire Department’s headquarters to recognize their contribution to the community and to present a check in support of the Junior Fire Department’s ongoing work.

The club raised the funds with their 8K run in October, and will be distributing the raised funds to community organizations such as the Mineola Junior Fire Department, the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance company, local Boy Scouts, the Herricks School District, Lakeville Civic Association,

and Nassau County Operation Wounded Warriors. Glen Wolther, owner of All Round Foods and an avid runner as well as community supporter, was on hand for the club’s donation to the Mineola Junior Fire Department.

New Hyde Park-Mineola Runners Club is a non-profit organization that runs on, as well as supports our local community. In October, the club held its 45th annual 8K race.

— Submitted by New Hyde ParkMineola Runners Club

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Welcomes New Director Of Facilities

The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District is pleased to announce that Fredrick Metzger has been appointed as the new director of facilities.

Most recently, Metzger served as the director of facilities for the Amityville Union Free School District. While there, he successfully completed over $75 million of capital construction and $4 million of emergency remediation projects. Among his responsibilities, Metzger conducted site assessments with the district’s security consultant, partnered with building administration and the custodial teams to address building concerns, and oversaw a team of over 55 buildings and grounds staff. He also served as the chairperson of the districtwide safety team. Metzger also has experience as the director of facilities in the Roosevelt Union Free School District and the head custodian in Roslyn Public Schools.

Metzger holds a New York State Asbestos Inspectors License and has a background in fire safety, fire suppression systems and alarm systems.

— Submitted by the New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District

Mineola Receives State Grant For Development

L to R: Sen. Jack Martins and Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira holding a giant check for Mineola from the NYS Forward program.

(Via Sen. Martins’ Facebook)

Girl Scouts Of Nassau County Successfully Hold First Mental Health Symposium

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently held their first Mental Health Symposium at the Long Island Children’s Museum. The event was a critical initiative reflecting a commitment to community and the well-being of today and future generations. Over 50 community stakeholders participated in the event, including school superintendents, social workers and more, who engaged directly with the panelists and gained insights into various mental health topics. The symposium was aimed to demystify mental health and foster a supportive environment for open discussions.

“Addressing mental health is crucial, especially in a post-pandemic world where many are still grappling with its effects. Our goal in hosting this symposium was to create a platform for dialogue, understanding and education, to begin to build solutions for Nassau County” said CEO of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Randell Bynum. “As Girl Scouts, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds, and understanding mental health is a fundamental part of that journey.”

The symposium featured an expert panel, including Beth Ann Balalaos, Access and Inclusion Program Director at the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM), SP Brown, Author of Gifts in Brown Paper Packages and Kyrie’s School Blues, Adrian S. Goodwin, Law Enforcement Practitioner, Author, Entrepreneur and Speaker, Lisa Halstead, Student Psychological Counselor at Queensborough Community College,

CUNY and LH Consulting, Amanda Jesser-Peña, Director of Prevention and Development at the Crime Victims Center, Chanel Lopez, Deputy Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for Governor Kathy Hochul at NYS Executive Chamber, David Nemiroff, President & CEO Harmony Healthcare Long Island, and Bernadine Waller, Ph.D, LMHC, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Translational Epidemiology and Mental Health Equity with a dual appointment at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Gabby Fidis, RDT, LCAT, and Taylor John, MPH student at Emory University, served as moderators, leading the discussions on mental health, challenges, and strategies for community-based solutions.

The mental health symposium provided a platform for sharing experiences and strategies, emphasizing the importance of community support and knowledge sharing in mental health. This symposium reflected Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s enduring commitment to the holistic development of young girls, particularly in the context of mental health, a vital aspect of their overall mission to build strong and resilient future leaders.

For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the many events they hold throughout the year, visit gsnc.org.

— Submitted by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Members of the New Hyde Park-Mineola Runners Club recently presented a check to the Mineola Junior Fire Department. (Courtesy of New Hyde Park-Mineola Runners Club)

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently held their first-ever Mental Health Symposium at the Long Island Children’s Museum. (Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Nassau County)

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District is pleased to announce that Fredrick Metzger has been appointed as the new director of facilities. (Courtesy of New Hyde ParkGarden City Park UFSD)

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Panel Highlights Groundbreaking Women

Panel Highlights Groundbreaking Women

Women’s History Month celebration held at Glen Cove City Hall

Women’s History Month celebration held at Glen Cove City Hall

JENNIFER CORR

JENNIFER CORR

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Glen Cove City Hall on the evening of March 11 was packed with men and women ready to hear the stories of three women who broke barriers in their respective fields.

len Cove City Hall on the evening of March 11 was packed with men and women ready to hear the stories of three women who broke barriers in their respective fields.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the City of Glen Cove presented a panel titled “Female Firsts,” featuring three-time Emmy award-winning journalist and first-ever storyteller at the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Dana Arschin; first female Suffolk County Police Commissioner and current Hofstra University Director of Public Safety Geraldine Hart and professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Captain Cynthia Robson. City of Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman led the panel.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the City of Glen Cove presented a panel titled “Female Firsts,” featuring three-time Emmy award-winning journalist and first-ever storyteller at the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Dana Arschin; first female Suffolk County Police Commissioner and current Hofstra University Director of Public Safety Geraldine Hart and professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Captain Cynthia Robson. City of Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman led the panel.

Glen Cove High School freshman Charlotte Dilgard-Clark sang the National Anthem and Eva Casale, a marathoner who runs yearly to raise money for veterans, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Glen Cove High School freshman Charlotte Dilgard-Clark sang the National Anthem and Eva Casale, a marathoner who runs yearly to raise money for veterans, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

“It’s always empowering to hear other women speak,” Casale said. “I think we should do this a lot more often, and it should be done in schools and other forums so young girls understand what they can achieve…”

“It’s always empowering to hear other women speak,” Casale said. “I think we should do this a lot more often, and it should be done in schools and other forums so young girls understand what they can achieve…”

To start the panel, Silverman stated that everyone was gathered at city hall that evening for a discussion about women succeeding in traditionally male-dominated fields.

To start the panel, Silverman stated that everyone was gathered at city hall that evening for a discussion about women succeeding in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Dana Arschin:

Dana Arschin:

Arschin began her career in journalism as a fifth-grader at the Jericho Union Free School District’s George A. Jackson Elementary School, which had started its first television station.

Arschin began her career in journalism as a fifth-grader at the Jericho Union Free School District’s George A. Jackson Elementary School, which had started its first television station.

“They needed three anchors and two reporters and they were asking the entire grade to try out,” Arschin said.

“They needed three anchors and two reporters and they were asking the entire grade to try out,” Arschin said.

Arschin, who tried out by creating a story on the spot about an alien invasion, was selected to be one of the reporters.

Arschin, who tried out by creating a story on the spot about an alien invasion, was selected to be one of the reporters.

Later in life, while attending the University of Delaware, Arschin wanted to be a behind-the-scenes writer for television shows. She applied for an internship at NBC and was assigned to the newsroom.

Later in life, while attending the University of Delaware, Arschin wanted to be a behind-the-scenes writer for television shows. She applied for an internship at NBC and was assigned to the newsroom.

During the summer, she spent half her weeks shadowing reporters in New York City and the other half on Long Island with Greg Cergol, NBC 4 New York’s Long Island reporter.

During the summer, she spent half her weeks shadowing reporters in New York City and the other half on Long Island with Greg Cergol, NBC 4 New York’s Long Island reporter.

“He’s the reason I wanted to become a reporter,” Arschin said. “He would let me take a microphone and go out on the street and interview people every day.”

broadcast journalism at the New York Institute of Technology, she was told that she could never get her first job in New York and that every reporter starts in a smaller market somewhere across the country.

broadcast journalism at the New York Institute of Technology, she was told that she could never get her first job in New York and that every reporter starts in a smaller market somewhere across the country.

“I didn’t buy that,” Arschin said.

“I didn’t buy that,” Arschin said.

When she learned that the News 12 station for the Bronx and Brooklyn hires young reporters, she began recording herself at street corners, reporting on stories she made up. She sent in her tapes and was hired.

When she learned that the News 12 station for the Bronx and Brooklyn hires young reporters, she began recording herself at street corners, reporting on stories she made up. She sent in her tapes and was hired.

After her stint at News 12, Arschin began working as a reporter and fill-in anchor at Fox 5, where she started a series about Holocaust survivors, inspired by her late grandfather who was a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

After her stint at News 12, Arschin began working as a reporter and fill-in anchor at Fox 5, where she started a series about Holocaust survivors, inspired by her late grandfather who was a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

“He inspired me to live my life knowing about my roots and my ancestry and everything he endured,” Arschin said.

“He inspired me to live my life knowing about my roots and my ancestry and everything he endured,” Arschin said.

that happen.

that happen.

Hart, understanding the FBI had a hiring track for attorneys, received her Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University of Law.

Hart, understanding the FBI had a hiring track for attorneys, received her Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University of Law.

Hart, after practicing law for six weeks during an FBI hiring freeze, applied and went through all the background checks, polygraphs, medical exams and physicals. At FBI Quantico, where every FBI employee gets their start, Hart was one of three women in a class of 50.

Hart, after practicing law for six weeks during an FBI hiring freeze, applied and went through all the background checks, polygraphs, medical exams and physicals. At FBI Quantico, where every FBI employee gets their start, Hart was one of three women in a class of 50.

I think we should do this a lot more often, and it should be done in schools and other forums so young girls understand what they can achieve.

I think we should do this a lot more often, and it should be done in schools and other forums so young girls understand what they can achieve.

Arschin called Andrea Bolender, then-director of the Nassau County Holocaust Museum & Tolerance Center, to tell her that she wanted to leave news and just focus on telling the stories of Holocaust survivors. Arschin said that Bolender, who was present at the panel, changed her life by hiring her as the first-ever storyteller for HMTC.

—Eva Casale

Arschin called Andrea Bolender, then-director of the Nassau County Holocaust Museum & Tolerance Center, to tell her that she wanted to leave news and just focus on telling the stories of Holocaust survivors. Arschin said that Bolender, who was present at the panel, changed her life by hiring her as the first-ever storyteller for HMTC.

—Eva Casale

According to an article about her from St. John’s University School of Law, Hart began her career with the FBI investigating healthcare fraud in Suffolk and Nassau counties before being transferred to the Luchese Organized Crime Squad in 1999. In 2012, she was promoted to Supervisor of the Special Agent of the FBI’s Genovese Organized Crime Squad. In 2014, she was selected as the Senior Supervisory Resident Agent, overseeing the FBI’s Long Island office, where she directly supervised the FBI’s Long Island Gang Taskforce and other cases dealing with violent crime, white-collar crime, counterterrorism and counterintelligence squads.

“I grew up in a house on the water,” Robson said, explaining that as she grew older, her boats grew in size.

“I grew up in a house on the water,” Robson said, explaining that as she grew older, her boats grew in size.

Since Robson was 11, it was her goal to win a scholarship to Texas A&M University Maritime Academy at the regional science fair, despite being told that a woman would never be selected.

Since Robson was 11, it was her goal to win a scholarship to Texas A&M University Maritime Academy at the regional science fair, despite being told that a woman would never be selected.

From that time on, until she was a senior in high school, Robson prepared her science project. But at the regional science fair, the judges didn’t even look at her project.

From that time on, until she was a senior in high school, Robson prepared her science project. But at the regional science fair, the judges didn’t even look at her project.

After a winner was selected, Robson did not take no for an answer, pressuring the judges to view her project. It worked, and Robson received the scholarship.

After a winner was selected, Robson did not take no for an answer, pressuring the judges to view her project. It worked, and Robson received the scholarship.

Robson received a Bachelors degree in Marine Biology and Marine Transportation at Texas A&M University.

Robson received a Bachelors degree in Marine Biology and Marine Transportation at Texas A&M University.

Today, on behalf of HMTC, Arschin interviews Holocaust survivors and keeps their stories alive.

Today, on behalf of HMTC, Arschin interviews Holocaust survivors and keeps their stories alive.

Arschin is a resident of Port Washington.

Arschin is a resident of Port Washington.

Geraldine Hart:

Geraldine Hart:

According to an article about her from St. John’s University School of Law, Hart began her career with the FBI investigating healthcare fraud in Suffolk and Nassau counties before being transferred to the Luchese Organized Crime Squad in 1999. In 2012, she was promoted to Supervisor of the Special Agent of the FBI’s Genovese Organized Crime Squad. In 2014, she was selected as the Senior Supervisory Resident Agent, overseeing the FBI’s Long Island office, where she directly supervised the FBI’s Long Island Gang Taskforce and other cases dealing with violent crime, white-collar crime, counterterrorism and counterintelligence squads.

Robson, according to her bio on the United States Merchant Marine Academy website, is a Master Mariner licensed to sail vessels of any tonnage of any ocean. She has years of service as a merchant mariner and served in the Gulf War as an Executive Officer aboard a U.S. Naval ship. The Maritime Administration selected her to sail as an American Officer aboard the Soviet Sail Training Ship Druzhba during the 1990 trans-Atlantic Soviet-American Sail. And as a survivor of shipboard pirate attacks, Robson conducted extensive research of piracy and maritime terrorism, published papers, wrote part of a book and spoke at several conferences about the subject. After the terrorist attack at the American Embassy in Kenya, Robson briefed government entities in Kenya on the topic of maritime terrorism as part of the Anti-Terrorism Program for the Department of State under the Bush administration. Robson has served for over 20 years as Secretary and Officer on the Board of the Marine Society of the City of New York.

Robson, according to her bio on the United States Merchant Marine Academy website, is a Master Mariner licensed to sail vessels of any tonnage of any ocean. She has years of service as a merchant mariner and served in the Gulf War as an Executive Officer aboard a U.S. Naval ship. The Maritime Administration selected her to sail as an American Officer aboard the Soviet Sail Training Ship Druzhba during the 1990 trans-Atlantic Soviet-American Sail. And as a survivor of shipboard pirate attacks, Robson conducted extensive research of piracy and maritime terrorism, published papers, wrote part of a book and spoke at several conferences about the subject. After the terrorist attack at the American Embassy in Kenya, Robson briefed government entities in Kenya on the topic of maritime terrorism as part of the Anti-Terrorism Program for the Department of State under the Bush administration. Robson has served for over 20 years as Secretary and Officer on the Board of the Marine Society of the City of New York.

The three distinguished guests answered questions from Silverman and the audience about creating opportunities, skills they’ve developed under pressure, their mentors and other topics.

The three distinguished guests answered questions from Silverman and the audience about creating opportunities, skills they’ve developed under pressure, their mentors and other topics.

The entire panel can be viewed at vimeo. com/cityofglencove.

The entire panel can be viewed at vimeo. com/cityofglencove.

While completing her Master’s degree in

“He’s the reason I wanted to become a reporter,” Arschin said. “He would let me take a microphone and go out on the street and interview people every day.”

While completing her Master’s degree in

Hart’s story began in fifth grade when her class took a field trip to the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Washington D.C.

Hart’s story began in fifth grade when her class took a field trip to the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Washington D.C.

“I was hooked,” Hart said. “I was going to be an FBI agent and I just kind of spent my days figuring out how I was going to make

“I was hooked,” Hart said. “I was going to be an FBI agent and I just kind of spent my days figuring out how I was going to make

In 2018, Hart became the first woman to serve as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department, one of the largest police departments in the country. And in 2021, Hart stepped down to serve as Hofstra University’s director of public safety. Today, Hart’s duty is to keep students and faculty safe from threats such as mass shootings and assaults.

In 2018, Hart became the first woman to serve as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department, one of the largest police departments in the country. And in 2021, Hart stepped down to serve as Hofstra University’s director of public safety. Today, Hart’s duty is to keep students and faculty safe from threats such as mass shootings and assaults.

Hart is a resident of Sea Cliff.

Hart is a resident of Sea Cliff.

Cynthia Robson: Robson, now a resident of Locust Valley, was born in Virginia and grew up in Texas.

Cynthia Robson:

Robson, now a resident of Locust Valley, was born in Virginia and grew up in Texas.

At the event, Silverman also highlighted contest winners for Glen Cove High School students who submitted artwork, poetry and essays. Among the winners was student Michael Renga, who wrote a letter to honor Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher.

At the event, Silverman also highlighted contest winners for Glen Cove High School students who submitted artwork, poetry and essays. Among the winners was student Michael Renga, who wrote a letter to honor Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck and a representative for New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine presented Renga, as well as the panelists, with citations.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck and a representative for New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine presented Renga, as well as the panelists, with citations.

“It was my privilege and honor to bring these trailblazing women together to show that the sky can be the limit and you should never stop chasing your dreams,” Silverman said after the event.

“It was my privilege and honor to bring these trailblazing women together to show that the sky can be the limit and you should never stop chasing your dreams,” Silverman said after the event.

Robson, Geraldine Hart and Dana Arschin. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman moderated a panel featuring Cynthia Robson, Geraldine Hart and Dana Arschin. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

SCHOOL NEWS

CARLE PLACE STUDENTS EXPLORE THE ENGINEERING PROCESS

Students in grades K-2 from Carle Place’s Cherry Lane School have become budding engineers during their library periods with library media specialist Ms. Elizabeth Schaefer-Fokas. Each class was recently challenged to find the most efficient way to get a package from the top floor to the first floor of a warehouse so it could be shipped out. They were split into small groups to work at four different stations.

Each station contained a different activity for students to work on which related back to their problem. Stations included Design a Marble Run, Engineer a Coaster, Duplo Maze, Dominoes and KEVA Planks. Students brainstormed, designed and built their solutions for the inquiry activity. After they tested their solutions, they worked on improving their designs. Using their Chromebooks, the students took photos and videos of their designs with the Seesaw application. The digital files were then put into each students’ online portfolio of work.

At the end of each class period, students reunited and discussed what challenges they ran into while doing their specific activity. They also reviewed the engineering process which includes asking what the problem is, imagining a solution,

planning, creating and improving. This positive learning experience allowed students to analyze problems and find solutions through creativity and critical thinking.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

MINEOLA LEARNERS AWARDED FOR STEM CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT STONY BROOK

Two Mineola learners were recognized with Honorable Mention awards for their presentation at the Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) at Stony Brook University.

Mineola Middle School sixth-grader Julia D’Amico and her sister, Hampton Street second-grader Valerie D’Amico, were the youngest of 13 teams selected for the IACS Challenge finals, which fielded nearly 200 submissions from K-12 students throughout New York State.

As part of the challenge, Julia and Valerie were tasked with researching a famous female scientist and submitting a one-minute video on their findings.

The learners selected Mildred Dresselhaus, also known as the “Queen of Carbon,” who is known for her research into the fundamental physics of materials such as graphite and carbon nanotubes as well as her advocacy of equality in science.

During the finals, which took place in February at Stony Brook University, Julia and Valerie screened their original submission video followed by a three-minute presentation including an overview of their selected scientist and the reason behind the selection.

“It was awesome to watch the students take on a challenge that not only enriched them in science, but also gave them an opportunity to develop and practice their presentation and public speaking skills,” said Mineola Advanced Gifted Programs (AGP) teacher Cailin Giard. “I am grateful to Stony Brook’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science for hosting this competition and for empowering young women to explore opportunities for careers in the sciences.”

The IACS Challenge is an initiative that celebrates the achievements of women in science and engineering and coincides

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS APPOINT NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

The Garden City Public Schools appointed Dr. Alice M. Bowman as the next assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, a new administrator, at the Feb. 27 board of education meeting. She will start on July 1, 2024.

Dr. Bowman brings nearly 25 years of experience as an educator and leader, most recently serving as the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning for the Pelham Union Free School District. She has also served as an assistant principal and English chairperson at Floral Park Memorial High School in the Sewanhaka Central High School District and as principal at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.

Throughout Dr. Bowman’s career, her primary passion has been in the area of curriculum and instruction. As a principal, she led professional development sessions, redesigned faculty and team planning meetings to enhance instructional strategies, oversaw the implementation of the district’s comprehensive social-emotional program, and supported the use of technology to enhance instruction. She planned department and district-level professional development designed to meet the needs of all students districtwide and helped lead the first cohort of National Board Certified Teachers in the Sewanhaka Central High School District to achieve certification.

Dr. Bowman believes building mutual trust enables a school community to creatively and strategically address the multi-faceted needs of all students and staff. She looks forward to working together to provide students with the support and opportunities they need to thrive in a world they will have a large part in shaping. Communication,

Dr. Alice M. Bowman was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction during the Feb. 27 Garden City Board of Education meeting. (Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

collaboration, and most importantly, a student-centered approach, are the guiding principles by which Dr. Bowman will lead.

Dr. Bowman holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy studies from Hofstra University, administration certificate from The College of Saint Rose, Master of Science from Hofstra, and a Bachelor of English from Stony Brook University.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bowman to Garden City,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “Her exceptional track record in education and leadership, combined with her innovative approach to curriculum development, makes her an invaluable addition to our team. Her dedication to fostering a student-centered learning environment aligns perfectly with our district’s mission and vision. I am confident that her expertise will greatly enhance our educational programs and positively impact our students and staff.”

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

with International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

— Submitted by the Mineola School District

SEWANHAKA STUDENTS PRESENT AT LONG ISLAND SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

Sewanhaka High School Science Research students

Tamir Bousaid, Rania Khan and Kyla Montoya recently participated in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair.

Bousaid presented his project “High Schoolers Perception of Ambiguous Luck and its Correlation with Academic Success,” and Montoya and Khan presented their project

“Investigating the Effects of the Auditory and Mechanical Stimuli from Urban Noise Pollution to Vigna Radiata.”

— Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

Hampton Street second-grader Valerie D’Amico (left) and her sister, Mineola Middle School sixth-grader Julia D’Amico, won Honorable Mention in the IACS Challenge finals at Stony Brook University for their research on scientist Mildred Dresselhaus. (Courtesy of the Mineola School District)

Second-graders Daphne Silfan (left) and Ashley Padilla worked together to build a line of dominoes that could knock each other down in one sweep. (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Women’s Health Care of Garden City Committed to Personalized Care

By John L. Gomes, MD

John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent, private practice providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

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Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University. He is both Board Certi ed and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Get Ready for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse!

Spend an hour with amateur astronomer and NASA Solar System Ambassador Tom Lynch, learn about eclipses, and prepare to watch safely during the upcoming total solar eclipse/partial eclipse in Nassau County on Monday, April 8th! Get a free pair of eclipse glasses when you attend. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hillside Public Library in New Hyde Park.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Desperation Road

himself at risk of returning to jail by helping the two or looking the other way and going on with life after prison. Rated R. 4:00 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library.

Dumb Money

After serving his penitentiary sentence, Russell Gaines returns to his Mississippi home to start rebuilding his life. That is until his path crosses with Maben Jones and her young daughter, Annalee. Now, Russell must decide between putting

In this documentary, internet users flip the script on Wall Street and get rich by turning GameStop into one of the world’s hottest companies as a stock tip becomes a movement... until the billionaires fight back and both sides find their worlds turned upside down. 1:00 p.m. at Hillside Public Library.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Village of Westbury Easter Egg Hunt

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by age group, for ages 3-10, at the Village Recreation Building. To register, please call (516) 334-5560 or stop by at the Village Recreation Office at 357 Rockland Street.

St. John’s Easter Egg Hunt

St. John’s Lutheran Church will be hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza

event from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for kids ages 5-10. Activities will include songs, a craft, and an Easter egg hunt to end the hour. Please RSVP by emailing office@stjohns-wp.org and letting us know how many will attend. St. John’s is located at 47 Winthrop Street in Williston Park, and our parking lot is at the corner of Cornell and Willis.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Game Nite for Grownups

Everyone’s favorite gamemeister, Patty Cook, hosts this game night for grownups session, the second of three. Bring your own game, or play one of ours. Please register for each session separately. Register online (floralparklibrary.org), at the Reference Desk, or by calling (516) 326-6330. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Floral Park Public Library.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Free Senior Manicures

Students from Nassau BOCES will provide free manicures to senior citizens, as a learning opportunity and community service. Seniors can enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library. Registration required. 12:15 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Alzheimer’s

Community Forum

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting the “Alzheimer’s Community Forum” from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elmont Public Library.

“Alzheimer’s Community Forum” will provide an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss in this brief communityfocused listening session.

Styx

The classic rock group performs live at flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. Tickets from $117. 8:00 p.m.

The Easter Bunny, at last year’s Westbury Easter Egg Hunt (Courtesy of Alex Nuñez)

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FDo It For Flaco: Preserving Owls

Tips on being owl-friendly AMANDA OLSEN

laco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who spent a year of freedom in Central Park after someone released him from his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo, died last month in a collision with a building. This bird, born and raised in captivity, unexpectedly capable of caring for himself in the wider world, became something of a celebrity. In the final months of his life he began to venture farther afield, peering in windows and exploring a sculpture garden on the lower East Side. One of these forays led to his demise.

As we have previously reported, tall buildings with reflective surfaces are dangerous for birds, who don’t see the world the same way we do. Flaco’s death brought additional scrutiny to the issue of building standards for windows that reduce the likelihood of bird collisions and deaths. New York City itself set tough standards in 2019; a bill in the New York Legislature to require more bird-friendly design in buildings statewide was renamed the FLACO Act on February 26, the Monday after Flaco’s death.

Owls hold a particular fascination for people. Their unique features, including large, forward-facing eyes, and the fact that the majority of species are nocturnal all give owls their mysterious, almost mystical reputation. In the past, these silent predators have been omens of death, companions of witches, and infinitely wise. Their call was even said to ward off evil.

According to the International Owl Center, there are established guidelines for observing owls. It’s important to give owls space. Owls, like most wild animals, do not like being around people. They recognize humans as a source of danger and will become stressed if you are too close or linger.

Another important point is not trying to feed them. This practice, called “baiting,” leads to owls associating people with food, and actually puts them in greater danger. Owls do not need help finding or securing food.

Do not use artificial light. Owls’ night vision is impacted by artificial light and it will affect their ability to fly. Arrive at your observation site early if you can, and keep flashlights and phones off.

As much as you might love your dog,

leave them at home if you want to see owls. The presence of a dog is likely to scare them off, and if they do stay put, it will certainly cause the owls stress.

Move slowly and keep your voice down. Fast movements and noises can stress owls, especially during the day when they are trying to sleep. If you want to observe or photograph owls, move slowly and keep quiet to

While Flaco was not a native bird, his bid for freedom captured the imaginations of people all over the world. He got to live his final year as he was meant to, by wing and by talon. He will be missed.

avoid scaring them. Owls are often more tolerant of vehicles than people, so you can use your car as a blind when it is safe to do so. Be sure to park in a safe place and turn your engine off.

Do not use drones to observe owls, as they will perceive the drone as an intruder, especially around a nest. Owls have

attacked drones for coming too close, which can hurt the owl and damage the drone.

Do not use owl calls to draw owls to you. This is useful for research purposes but overuse can stress owls. They are expending their energy to investigate the call, using resources that could have gone towards survival and reproduction.

There are a number of threats to owls besides windows. A major problem is a loss of roosting and nesting sites. Many species of owls in our area prefer dead trees. Humans think of dead trees as unsightly and dangerous, so they are usually removed. Whenever possible, leave dead trees standing. If you have to cut down or severely prune a dead tree, wait until early winter to avoid displacing, injuring or killing owls and other animals nesting in its cavities.

Rodenticides are a common threat for wild animals, especially owls. Poisoned mice and rats do not die right away, and impaired rodents are easier to kill than health ones. Owls accumulate this poison in their bodies and feed it to their young. Rather than using poison to manage vermin populations, create a rodent-hostile environment by keeping food and garbage secure. This will allow the owls to be a healthy partner in pest control.

Another way to help owls is to not litter. While this may seem strange, littering attracts rodents, which in turn attracts owls. Owls who hunt for the mice munching on your discarded garbage by the roadside are more likely to get struck by a vehicle.

Take down netting and cover cavities in your home. Owls often get tangled in nets and die before they can be rescued. Even if they are found, struggling in the net results in injuries. Cavities in your home, such as chimneys and bathroom vents, look like attractive places to nest to small owls. The birds become trapped and die because they can’t escape.

While Flaco was not a native bird, his bid for freedom captured the imaginations of people all over the world. He got to live his final year as he was meant to, by wing and by talon. He will be missed.

A Eurasian Eagle Owl (not Flaco) (Photo by Diana Parkhouse via Unsplash)

Baby owls resting in a tree cavity. (Photo by Chirag Saini on Unsplash)

Flaco roosting in Central Park. (Photo by Rhododendrites on wikimedia commons)

Levittowner Named As FOX News Host

Jimmy Failla finds humor in all things culture, politics, lifestyles

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

He does it all, folks. While continuing as the host of a nationally syndicated radio program, FOX Across America (weekdays from noon to 3 p.m.), Jimmy Failla has been named the new host of FOX News Saturday Night (Saturdays, 10 p.m.), in addition to releasing the book, Cancel Culture Dictionary, which earned a spot on The New York Times bestsellers’ list and having a one-hour stand-up comedy performance recorded, Jimmy Failla: They’re Just Jokes. All of this, credited to the funny guy from Levittown.

Since joining the FOX network as a writer in 2016, Failla has brought his signature comedic take across FOX News Media’s platforms during daytime and primetime programming. His nationally syndicated talk radio show, FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla, launched in March of 2020 on 27 radio stations and can now be heard on over 150 stations across the country. Prior to his role on television and as a stand-up comedian, Failla was a New York City cab driver.

We spoke with Failla amid of all of these career achievements, here’s what he had to share.

CHDid you always know that you were funny?

JF

I guess I did, because everyone around me was funny; my family told a lot of jokes. I had an Uncle Sonny who was a socially dominant figure. He knew street jokes, ‘two guys walk into a bar…’ and it was silly. My dad, my brothers, my uncles, my cousins, everyone was a cop in the family except me. It was a lot of tough love because cops like to pick on each other. Their affection is shown through a put-down. I didn’t know any different; I thought everyone was fun and funny and always had a good time. It was one of my teachers [Mrs. Pascana] who told me to go home and watch The Tonight Show . She said, ‘You’re kind of a talk show host; you don’t realize that; you should watch it and see.” I loved The Tonight Show . She encouraged me and said I could do that one day. I was in fifth grade. As a kid, you believe authority figures like that. I took it with me the rest of the way; it took me 40 years, but here we are.

CHTell me about the new book, Cancel Culture Dictionary.

JFI might be the first community college graduate to get on [The

New York Times] bestseller list, so I want credit for that. I went to Nassau Community College “Turnpike Tech”. The thing about community college is

one of the dudes that was enrolled just to stay on his parents’ health insurance. The whole hook of the book, Cancel Culture Dictionary, is that I believe in the age of social media and incentivized outrage. I say it’s a guide to winning the war on fun, like a call to chill out.

CHTell me about growing up in Levittown.

JF

that it’s no nonsense. If you’re there to do something great, you can really help yourself. When I was there, I was exactly the opposite. I was

I graduated from Division Avenue High School. I was known for heckling in baseball games. This is a very important part of my story. The late and great Doug Robbins, baseball coach at Division, won a bunch of state titles as coach. He had two sons, Dougie and Steve. I graduated in 1995 with Steve, who is a coach at Division now. From my freshman year through my senior year, I would sit in the bleachers at every home game and heckle the other teams to the point that it was comedic; it was disruptive. It was so effective that [Coach Robbins] used to take me out of eighth period class and give me the dirt on who we were playing. Dennis Schneider won the Diamond Award that year for being the best player on Long Island as a pitcher. He went on to C.W. Post. Dennis threw a no-hitter on Memorial Day, but I got the game ball from the coach because of how rattled the other team. It was so silly. That’s kind of how I got my start as a performer, by sitting in the bleachers and ragging on the other team. When this goes to print there are going to be hundreds of people who say, “I remember that guy!”

CHWho are some of the most memorable people from growing up in Levittown?

JFT

hat was Mrs. Pascana at Abbey Lane. Sadly, she is sadly no longer with us. I wanted to find her when the show launched. I have connected with one of my fourth-grade teachers though and had her as a guest at my stand-up special. At Division Avenue High School, my biggest influences were the coaches like Coach Robbins (late) and the principal John Allen, who was the Division Avenue principal through the late ’80s, he’s probably retired now. He was a no-nonsense guy, but he had a sense of humor. He had real authority, almost a military vibe, but I could get a thunderous laugh out of him. I am sure he wanted to kick my ass most of the time.

Check out Failla on the new show FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla for cultural, political and lifestyle issues airing weekly from 10 to 11 p.m. on FOX. Visit www.longislandweekly.com for more of our interview with Failla.

Jimmy Failla on set. (FOX)

Jimmy Failla (FOX)

Shine A LIGHT For Charity On Paws Of War

In this new column of L.I.G.H.T.

For Charity (‘Long Island Giving Help Together For Charity’), I shine a light on a Long Islandbased charity named Paws Of War. This is a charity that my younger sister Jenna is now working with.

Paws Of War was formed 10 years ago and provides veterans, first responders and Gold Star families (people who sadly lost an immediate family member during military service) with a wide variety of important services through the power of love and support of rescued animals. The charity has a mission “To honor and support our veterans, active military members, firefighters and other first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of

LIGHT for Charity

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overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.”

If a veteran or first responder adopts an appropriate dog, Paws Of War will train the dog to become a service dog to suit the owner’s needs. This is an extremely important and meaningful service because many veterans return from combat with

life-changing physical injuries, anxiety, depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. These service dogs improve the quality of life for our returning soldiers, allowing them to sleep more peacefully and engage in day-to-day activities they otherwise couldn’t.

In addition to service dog training (which includes training the dog, pairing the dog with a hero in need and teaching the two how to interact together), Paws Of War also provides the following additional services: (1) providing companion animals; (2) animal rescue for deployed military, including transporting pets across war borders; (3) no cost mobile veterinary clinic; (4) housing assistance for veterans with pets; (5) lifetime care for retired military working dogs; (6) therapy dog program for veterans and seniors;

(7) Ukraine animal rescue and care; (8) disaster response and animal rescue; and (9) emergency foster and temporary pet placement services for veterans during hospital stays. Because Paws Of War helps both dogs and the heros in need of dogs, Paws Of War is proud to help on “both ends of the leash”.

All of the services provided by Paws Of War are provided to veterans, first responders and Gold Star families free of charge. Paws Of War therefore relies upon charitable donations to fund its operations. To help support Paws Of War, you can visit its website at www.pawsofwar.org.

Special thanks to Jodie Cohen, who serves as a volunteer and Adoption Coordinator for Paws Of War, for taking the time to speak with me to teach me so much about this important cause.

NY MTA $11.6 Billion East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Update

There is still much to do one year after the opening of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road

$11.6 Billion Manhattan East Side Access to Grand Central Madison. A soft opening was held on January 10, 2023 with limited shuttle service between Grand Central Madison and Jamaica, Queens Station. The real opening took place on February 26, 2023 when full time direct service on multiple branches began. Thirteen months later, NY MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, LIRR past President Catherine Rinaldi and current Acting LIRR President Richard Free still never seem to acknowledge or address a number of outstanding project related issues.

Those responsible for design, engineering and bid specifications to support procurement of duel mode locomotives and double decker passenger cars failed to take into consideration height clearances for the 63rd Street tunnel between Manhattan and Queens. Construction on this tunnel began in 1969. It was designed to be used at a future date to provide the LIRR with a direct connection to Grand Central Terminal. As a result, the LIRR fleet of 23 diesel-electric and 23 duel-mode locomotives along with 134 double decker passenger cars are unable to

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utilize Grand Central Madison. This includes the ability of diesel or duel mode locomotives to rescue stalled electric trains in the tunnels or station. Now one year later, Acting LIRR President Free has announced plans to purchase a battery powered locomotive to rescue any disabled trains in the 63rd Street tunnel connecting Queens to Grand Central Madison. Remember that this equipment could also serve the same purpose for any trains stuck in the East River or Atlantic (Jamaica to Brooklyn) branch tunnels.

The same applies to several hundred million more in debt service payments that financed $4 billion worth of LIRR readiness projects to support start of full service in February 2023. They are

carried off line from the official project budget. These include the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity Improvements, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Track, $120 million Ronkonkoma Yard Expansion, $44 million Great Neck Pocket Track, $423 million for rail car fleet expansion. Without these, the LIRR would lack the expanded operational capabilities to support promised 24 rush hour train service to GCM and 40 percent increase in reverse peak rush hour service.

Grand Central Madison still has only two men’s bathrooms with a total of 18 urinals and 13 toilets, two women’s bathrooms with a total of 25 toilets, one lactation room and two gender neutral bathrooms, each with a single capacity, all on the Madison Concourse. There are none on the lower or upper level platforms and mezzanine.

There is still only one waiting room located on the Madison Concourse. It has only 29 seats and seven stools for Wi-Fi connections to serve riders. There are no other seating options on the platform and mezzanine levels while waiting.

Options for recycling newspapers or beverage containers, disposal of garbage or other waste continues to be nonexistent except

for a handful of garbage cans at the platform level. There are few options to dispose of waste at either the mezzanine or Madison concourse levels. This conflicts with MTA’s claim to be environmentally friendly. There are still no open newsstands. These services are readily available in Metro North Grand Central Terminal, Penn and Jamaica Stations. There are 11 Ticket Vending Machines still waiting to be installed. It appears that the designed space is not wide enough to accommodate standard LIRR TVMs.

All the facility storefronts are still vacant. Full time service began in February 2023. MTA Real Estate had years to find tenants for the 32 vacant storefronts. MTA Real Estate will not issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a master tenant to manage the storefronts until March 2024. It will probably require several months more before a contract will be awarded. Who knows how many more months to a year will be required before all 32 storefronts are subsequently leased, occupied and open for business.

Transparency on the part of Governor Hochul, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and Acting LIRR President Richard Free in dealing with these remaining issues is required.

STATE OF THE COUNTY

Blakeman Gives State Of The County Address

JOE MORREALE

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered his State of the County Address on Wednesday March 6. Blakeman touted 2023 as a success for the county, highlighted by a surplus budget, an increase in police officers, and no change in property taxes.

“There will be no tax increase for the next three years,” said Blakeman.

Blakeman boasted of his administration’s prudent financial management, citing that Nassau and Suffolk County residents sent over $14 billion in taxes more than they received in state aid. The county executive used Wednesday as an opportunity to critique New York state officials.

“We are the piggy bank for the State of New York, and it would be nice if the state would join us in some of the things that are important to our residents and not things that are important to other regions in the state,” Blakeman said.

He called the New York State Excelsior healthcare plan, “another blow against Nassau County from the state,” and criticized the state’s drastic reduction of aid to Nassau University Medical Center in 2023.

“The state has defunded our only hospital that is a safety net for our most vulnerable,” said Blakeman.

The county executive also used the State of the County as an opportunity to knock the sanctuary policies for migrants in New York.

“Nassau County is not a sanctuary county,” said Blakeman. “There is no migrant program in Nassau County. Unfortunately, Nassau County has become a border county because of the misguided policies in the state and city of New York, who are a sanctuary state and a sanctuary city. We don’t want that here in Nassau County— the homelessness and the crime.”

Blakeman assured county residents that the police department is working closely with federal partners including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border control to fight back against what he called, a “foreign invasion”.

The county executive proudly boasted about increasing the number of police officers on county streets, noting that he has sworn in over two hundred new police officers since taking office in 2022.

“In Nassau County we back the blue, and we fund our police,” said Blakeman.

He claimed a reduction in major crime by 6 percent in 2023, but added that cashless bail policies, “continue to make our residents less safe.”

Despite this, Blakeman called Nassau County one of the best places to live in America, and among his ambitious plans for 2024 are a successful casino bid at the Nassau Coliseum site, as well as numerous events at Eisenhower Park, Mitchel Field, and Belmont Park.

“We’re very happy that the Elmont community will continue to host premiere racing because of the investment being made at Belmont racetrack,” Blakeman said regarding the $400 million renovations in progress.

The county executive was also excited to promote the International Cricket Council World Cup, a tournament that is being finalized to take place at Eisenhower Park this June. A temporary, modular stadium is already under construction and will host a match between India and Pakistan, which Blakeman called the “premiere event” of the tournament.

The State of the County speech ended with Blakeman addressing his polarizing executive order from earlier this month banning transgender athletes from competing for local high schools.

“We are not anti-transgender. We are not transphobic here in Nassau County,” said Blakeman.

He defended his executive order as a deterrent to unsafe environments and unfair competition within high school sports.

“If they want, our great Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Commissioner Belyea, and I will sit down if they want to start a transgender league or transgender team,” Blakeman said. “We are a loving county. We are home to every race, religion and ethnic group, and every lifestyle, but the bullying of women is something we cannot accept here in Nassau County.”

As estate planners, we consistently meet with people who are suffering from traumatic relationships with their children or grandchildren. Children themselves may become estranged or at odds with parents or their siblings. Sometimes, an in-law is involved that seems to turn the client’s son or daughter into someone completely different from the child they raised. The pain that these clients are going through is palpable.

Some wise sage once said that all pain comes from resistance. Many of these relationship issues may be difficult or impossible to overcome, but one thing we can all do is work on ourselves - by accepting what is. Accepting what is does not mean agreeing with or condoning certain behavior. What it does mean is that you stop saying to yourself that it is not fair, it “should” be otherwise, etc. That will not do you one bit of good and may do you considerable harm. Stress has been called “the silent killer”.

We recall reading a pithy quote a while back that went something like this “when someone disappoints you, you have two choices, you can either lower your expectations or walk away”. What is disappointment but dashed expectations? Those who learn to expect less are disappointed less.

“Accepting what is” cannot be accomplished overnight. It is a concept or thought process that improves your outlook the more you think about it, work on it and form new neural pathways to forge the new outlook.

Estate planners inevitably become “therapists” for their clients, because estate planning involves social relationships. Over the years, we have observed that many social problems occur between the client’s two ears. As Shakespeare said in Hamlet “There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Forget about what’s fair or right and what’s not. You are only hurting yourself. The other person is often blissfully unaware of how you’re feeling. Michael J. Fox, the actor known for his optimism despite suffering from Parkinson’s, put it best when he said “My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations”.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivering his State of the County Address. (Image from the Office of the Nassau County Executive)

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Responds To State Of The County Address

What follows is a transcript of Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s response to County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s State of the County address.

Good evening.

I’m Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, the Democratic Minority Leader of the Nassau County Legislature, and it’s my honor to discuss the current state of our county. Having dedicated nearly two decades to public service, I’ve experienced a wide range of leadership approaches. While some leaders prioritize their constituents, addressing their needs and challenges head-on, others seem more concerned with their own self-promotion.

Regrettably, I find the Blakeman administration is one that has strayed from the highest ideals.

Nassau County is at a crossroads, facing numerous challenges that demand action, not just words.

million in tax cuts, this and many others have yet to materialize.

Last year, the Democratic Minority proposed a balanced budget that would have delivered these tax cuts while boosting funding for essential services like policing. Unfortunately, this plan was rejected by the Blakeman administration and the Republican Legislative Majority.

The county’s assessment system is another critical issue that has been left unaddressed. Nassau County has approximately 1.4 million people –a population larger than ten states – yet the Blakeman Administration has yet to appoint a qualified assessor. This has led to a widespread imbalance of residents’ tax burdens and, consequently, over-taxation of many residents.

Instead of focusing on these substantial issues, the Blakeman Administration has chosen to pro-

celebrating Nassau’s 125th anniversary through frivolous pursuits like swanky galas and self-promotional parades.

Sadly, this is only one part of the Blakeman Administration’s mismanagement of nearly $400 million in federal pandemic relief funds that went to Nassau County, and it underscores a disturbing trend of prioritizing partisan political grandstanding over the well-being of our residents.

These essential funds could have supported important programs like education, infrastructure, and healthcare, but instead have been redirected into a nebulous black hole by the Blakeman Administration that leaves crucial projects, programs, and needs unaddressed.

Take for example Nassau University Medical Center, a critical healthcare facility and safety net for our most vulnerable residents. Despite the hard work

and dedication of NUMC’s staff, the hospital is teetering on the brink of financial ruin due to leadership that prioritizes political allies over competent management. This both threatens the hospital’s future and places a significant financial burden on Nassau’s taxpayers, who are on the hook for paying nearly $120 million in hospital debt due to the county’s loan guarantees.

And let’s not forget the Blakeman Administration and Republican Legislative Majority’s refusal to support the County’s independent inspector general – whose job is to ensure county contracts are free from waste, fraud, and abuse.

Following the arrest, conviction, and incarceration of former County Executive Ed Mangano for public corruption, we worked tirelessly to establish an independent inspector general’s office, which has enhanced transparency and saved millions in taxpayer dollars.

The partisan efforts to stall the

reappointment of the Inspector General and starve this office of funding are both baffling and counterproductive.

We must also treat the County’s opioid crisis with the urgency it deserves. Under the leadership of former County Executive Laura Curran, the County pursued lawsuits to help hold the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of addictive opioid drugs responsible for the countless lives they destroyed and families they tore apart. That fund, which must be used for treatment, prevention, and recovery services, has now grown to over $90 million. So, it’s shameful that the Blakeman Administration has spent less than 1 percent of these funds to combat this epidemic

Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton

PSEG Long Island Prepares For Ospreys’ Return

Company removes garbage, debris from nests in anticipation of the raptors’ breeding season

As World Wildlife Day was celebrated on March 3, PSEG Long Island was busy preparing for osprey breeding season by inspecting known nesting areas and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nests located near company-installed webcams in Oyster Bay and Patchogue.

This year, crews retrieved manmade garbage including plastic bags, fishing line and prescription pill bottles, from the osprey nests, helping to ensure the birds and their chicks do not get tangled as nesting season begins.

“PSEG Long Island is proud to play a small role in the multi-decade, collaborative effort to bring back Long Island’s osprey population,” said Dave Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “Because good environmental stewardship is part of being strongly involved in the community, and also because protecting these birds from high-voltage equipment improves reliability for customers.”

Osprey build their nests on the tallest structure near a body of water. To proactively monitor its utility poles for osprey nests, PSEG Long Island partners closely with Group for the East End, a nonprofit organization that has advocated for the protection and preservation of nature on the East End since 1972. Volunteers with the nonprofit conduct their own surveys of the area and share osprey data with the company, which maintains a team dedicated to mitigating risks and relocating nests safely and in accordance with all regulations protecting the wildlife.

According to a report issued by the Group for the East End last year, osprey breeding activity on the East End increased by 200 percent in eight years, with 199 active nests in

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– neglecting the desperate needs of recovery, treatment, and prevention services.

Yet, when the same Blakeman Administration asked for $10 million to promote unnecessary anniversary galas, golf outings and parades, it was rubber-stamped by the Republican Majority in a New York minute.

This never-ending pattern of political self-promotion over meaningful government action is unacceptable. Nassau County deserves real leadership that is fully committed to the well-being of all its residents, not just those who benefit from black tie events and public relations stunts. All nineteen legislative districts must be served equally.

As the leader of the Minority Caucus,

2014 growing to 477 in the summer of 2022. In balancing its commitment to the consistent, safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG Long Island has installed dozens of new osprey nesting platforms to deter the returning birds from nesting on electrical equipment, which puts both the raptors and the electrical system in danger.

PSEG Long Island has installed 24-hour webcams at two of these nesting platforms, in Oyster Bay and Patchogue. Late last month, crews cleared debris and garbage from these platforms to make them safe for the osprey as they return to breed.

For more information about osprey and to view live webcam feed of the nests, visit psegliny.com/wildlife/ ospreycam.

When osprey build a nest on electrical equipment, it puts the nest in danger of catching fire, which can cause significant damage and outages to customers, as well has harm to the osprey. The birds are at high risk of electrocution, as their large wingspan can complete the circuit between closely spaced energized equipment or between an energized wire and a neutral ground wire.

Long Island is home to more than 400 species of birds, including the majestic osprey. Osprey are large beautiful birds and a popular sight on Long Island. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Long Island’s osprey population decreased and became endangered. The effort to build safe nesting sites on or near waterways has contributed to the rise in the population of osprey.

—Submitted by PSEGLI

our message is clear: Let’s work together on the important issues facing our County. It’s time for the Blakeman Administration to embrace a more collaborative approach that is focused on the real needs of our constituents instead of self-serving political endeavors.

We can do better. By respecting each other’s ideas, we can learn from one another and find ways to improve life for everyone. The residents of Nassau County deserve a government that works together. I understand that it can be a long road, but when we do this, residents will have a real reason to celebrate.

May God bless our active military personnel, veterans, first responders, and all our Nassau County residents. Thank you.

Crews cleaning up opsrey nests in Oyster Bay.

(Photo by PSEG Long Island)

Share The Shore With Seals In New England/Mid-Atlantic

Seals are a common sight throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

It is important for beachgoers to share the shore with seals so everyone can enjoy the shore in a natural and safe way.

Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which means it is illegal to harm or harass them. Following these viewing tips can help you respectfully enjoy sharing the shore with seals without disturbing them.

Give Them Space

Enjoy photographing seals—but from a distance. Seals are sensitive to being disturbed and approaching more closely can cause them to become stressed or leave the area. How do you know if you are too close? If the seals start to vocalize more, start looking at you, moving away, waving flippers or increasing their yawning they are telling you to back away.

Call for Help

If you think a seal needs help, the most important thing you can do is give the animal space and call your local trained, authorized responders to come and assess the situation. If the animal needs help the responders will know what to do. In New England and Mid-Atlantic, you can call NOAA’s hotline, or locate your local responder.

Mom and Pups Need Extra Space

Touching wild animals is never a good idea. On top of being a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, touching, or attempting to touch seals can scare and stress them out. Seals also have large canine teeth and will bite if they feel threatened. They can transmit diseases to pets, so always make sure dogs are leashed if seals are in the area.

Leave Pups Alone

Sometimes moms will leave their pups

alone on the beach while they go off to feed. Mom will likely be back soon, but if she sees you close to her pup, or if her pup is not where she left it, the pup can be abandoned. Sometimes beachgoers think pups need to go back into the water—that is not the case. Making seal pups go into the water can put them at risk of over-exhaustion or expose them to predators. If the pup has been abandoned or is injured, allow trained responders to assess the situation and find the

appropriate ways to help.

The two most common types of seals in the Atlantic are gray seals and harbor seals.

Gray Seals

Males are typically larger than females, reaching 7–8 feet long. Adult gray seals can weigh between 550 and 850 pounds. Gray seals may stand their ground and can be aggressive. Their heads have a distinct horse-like shape. They pup between December–February in Maine and Massachusetts. Pups are nursed for about 16 days. There were an estimated 425,000 gray seals in 2016. They move up and down the Atlantic coast between the United States and Canada, where their abundance is increasing at a rate of 4–5 percent per year.

Harbor Seals

Harbor seals average 4–5 feet long and 220–250 pounds. Their faces have a doglike resemblance. Adults will typically retreat to the water, though juveniles may remain on the beach. Pupping in New England occurs between May-June. Pups are nursed for 4–6 weeks. There are an estimated 75,000 harbor seals from eastern Canada to North Carolina.

—From the NOAA fisheries website via NYS DEC

North Shore Land Alliance To Present Private Land Conservation Workshop

If you love your land and would like to see it protected for future generations, then a conservation easement might be something to consider. To learn more about the benefits of private conservation, please join The North Shore Land Alliance in conjunction with the Nassau County Bar Association for a seminar on Thursday, April 18th. The Seminar will be offered in two parts targeted toward landowners and professionals involved in conservation transactions (like lawyers, realtors, accountants, wealth managers and appraisers).

The Professional session will be held in the Barn at Old Westbury Gardens from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Topics will include the fundamentals and drafting of conservation easements, evaluating advanced tax issues, including the deductibility of charitable contributions

and structuring, negotiating, and closing purchase, sale, bargain-sale, and donation transactions. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available through the Nassau County Bar Association.

The Landowner session will be held at the Land Alliance’s Tavern House Headquarters in Mill Neck at 4:00 p.m. Featured information will include the basics of the conservation process, the potential for state and federal tax incentives and the reasons why protecting land is critical to conserving the health of our community, its natural beauty and habitat for plants and animals.

Both sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required: northshorelandalliance.org/events There will be a charge of $250 for three CLE credits.

Ellen Fred, a nationally recognized expert in the field of conservation and

principal with Conservation Partners LLP, will be the lead presenter for the seminar. Ellen’s experience in the fields of tax, real estate, nonprofit governance, and alternative dispute resolution allows her to counsel her clients in all aspects of their work. The culmination of their work has resulted in hundreds of thousands of acres being conserved. In addition to her legal work, she has been a frequent presenter on myriad conservation law topics since 2004, including for the Land Trust Alliance and the California Council of Land Trusts.

The Alliance holds conservation easements on 26 properties that will be protected in perpetuity. Here’s what Caroline S. DuBois said after her family decided to donate a conservation easement on their property, “While each case is different, I can report that for us,

having the conservation easement on the family land has brought us substantial emotional and economic rewards, and was a strong selling point for our nature loving buyer. But most importantly, we are happy there will never be buildings on our soccer field.”

Landowner and professional outreach are core components of successful conservation. The Land Alliance sees expert presentations as an opportunity to further the knowledge of our community about solutions surrounding conservation-oriented land transactions.

We are sure Ellen’s wealth of legal and transactional knowledge as well as her love for the land will be a valuable educational resource for all who attend. The Land Alliance looks forward to welcoming you to the event.

—Submitted by North Shore Land Alliance

Harbor Seals on the shore in Long Island, near Jones Beach. (Photo Getty Images)

HMTC Announces Photographer Daniel G. Weiss To Release New Series Featuring Holocaust Survivors

Daniel Weiss was deeply moved after hearing the late Irving Roth speak to a group of students from the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore in 2016. Irving Roth, a Holocaust survivor and renowned Holocaust educator was the first director of education of The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) in Glen Cove. Inspired by Roth’s vitality and energy, Daniel wanted to take his portrait. He reached out to Dinah Kramer, a retired teacher and daughter of Holocaust survivors, who was working with Roth at the time. In the course of their conversation, the germ of the idea to photograph Holocaust survivors was born. After three years, the completed exhibit of 18 local Holocaust survivors was on display at the Port Washington Library in January 2020.

Plans for the exhibit to travel to other locations were stalled by the pandemic. Since May 2022, the exhibit has been displayed at the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore, the Suffolk Y JCC, the Sid Jacobson JCC, the Merrick Library, and the Bryant Library. It will be on display at HMTC in May 2024 with the official opening on Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm. And, in the Fall of 2024, the photos will

be on display at the Peninsula Library in Lawrence. Student groups have come to see these photos and it has become a wonderful vehicle to teach the history of the Holocaust. “This project has not only given a voice to those who have lived through unimaginable horrors but also serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against hate and bias in these challenging times,” stated Weiss.

Teachers who have seen the exhibit have requested the photos to use as a way to teach this important history in their classrooms. The photos are printed on 30” by 40” canvases and are not portable. Donna Rosenblum, Workshop Educator at HMTC, together with the help of Dinah Kramer, docent educator and 2G presenter, and Bernie Furshpan, board member and Marketing Director at HMTC, created portable versions. HMTC has been using Weiss’ photos and survivor stories as part of their traveling presentation at schools. Through this presentation, they hope to inspire the next generation to be compassionate, and empathetic, and make a difference in the world. Recently, Bernie Furshpan printed larger-than-life banners displayed on the front exterior at HMTC as part of their “Our Stories. Our Voices.”

campaign.

Daniel has become more passionate and dedicated to keeping these stories alive, considering it a moral obligation. With his new series, he hopes to shed light on the unique experiences of each survivor and inspire others to preserve the stories of those who have been through unimaginable hardships. Unlike his previous work, which celebrated their resilience and positive outlook on life, this series takes a more direct approach with tighter shots and direct eye contact. The message is clear: “Remember me,” or “Don’t forget us.” Through these poignant images, Weiss aims to remind us of the horrors of the past and the importance of never forgetting the survivors and their stories. This series will be a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust.

Weiss believes that his photographs can convey a powerful message, one that can help people understand the true horrors of the Holocaust and the strength of the human spirit. His work is a testament to the importance of preserving history and ensuring that the lessons of the past are not forgotten.

—Submitted by The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Weiss standing in front of an image of Holocaust survivor Ron Unger. (Photos by HMTC)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). e good thing about connecting with people from your past is that they knew you before these trials and victories shaped you. ey will help you to meet yourself as you were and understand what’s essential to you. ey also show you how you’ve developed. You’ll take stock this week, knowing there’s much more to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ose who assess interactions at face value are at a disadvantage. You’re wiser. You realize that what’s asked of you is more implied than stated. It requires awareness to understand. Also, there will be some guessing involved. You’re ahead in this game because, unlike others, you realize there’s something to gure out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve a certain idiosyncratic charm. ose who get you really get you right away and want to be your good friend. ose who don’t may never -- so you needn’t to put too much energy or time in that direction. is week, you’ll connect with many people and quickly turn them into friends and fans.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In the past, you were discouraged from a pursuit that didn’t suit others. Now you can and should go for it. Desire is both an engine and the engineer, motivating you to get what you want while simultaneously creating the mechanisms necessary for attainment. By wanting what you want badly enough, you are creating it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Ideas come together in your mind this week and get brighter with each connection you make. Talk about the vision to anyone who will listen because this is how you’ll hone it. When your words hit the air, they illuminate new pathways, regardless of the reaction you get. Also, you’ll scout potential team members.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Keep the love owing. Love takes you further than other motivations, and it requires less energy, too. Get on your own side and stay there. When you look back, be kind. Your former self didn’t have your current standards. Love them anyway and appreciate the courage and e ort it took to transform.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What if you are now needlessly concerned? It’s happened before! e things you were so worried about didn’t happen, and you really could have spent those hours enjoying yourself and the outcome would have been the same. Bank on the current dynamic as a repeat. Have fun and let everything resolve itself. It most certainly will!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Like the innocent and fanciful imaginings of a child, your ideas about what to expect from an experience may be initially quite far- ung. is is normal and wonderful. Unbiased expectations are essentially a creative exercise. Once you learn what to expect, you’ll aim di erently. Don’t forget these purely inspired ideas, though; they’ll be useful later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll bene t from a new perspective, preferably the sort of bird’s-eye view you can get from an airplane ride. ere’s no perspective shift quite so enlightening as the one that comes from travel and from experiencing the daily lives of people in di erent places. If you can’t travel physically, do it through research.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Of all the things that constitute a private life, there is none more private than your thoughts and fantasies. ese belong solely to you, and you are not obligated to share with anyone. If you do decide to bring someone in, you are granting a privilege, not a right. To own your privacy is to own your power.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). is week, there are many appointments worth keeping; disappointment isn’t one of them. You can avoid it entirely by lowering your expectations, dropping them entirely or setting them accurately through awareness and research. How well do you know a person? What patterns have you observed?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your projects and relationships are getting something very special and unique from you this week. e attention you dedicate will be delivered with great care and speci city. ose who do not regard your work with the sensitivity and awareness be tting it may not understand you well enough to bene t your team.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll set your sights on a lofty aim, and your wings will grow strong enough to lift you into the vision. You’ll embark on a series of trainings. Your instinct will lead you to the people and arrangements that most suit your creative sensibility. More highlights: A physical challenge keeps you in shape and introduces you to fun people, too. You’ll bene t many by selling a useful, informative and time-saving tool. e events you organize will bring about warmth and family connectedness.

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call and West’s one-spade bid but might disagree with what happened from then on. Many players would bid only two hearts with the North hand, and some would not carry on to four hearts with the South hand.

Be that as it may, let’s say declarer ducks West’s jack-of-diamonds lead and wins the next diamond with the ace. He then successfully finesses the queen of spades, cashes the ace, and ruffs a spade in dummy.

Date: 3/20/24

Next comes a low heart to the eight, taken by West with the ace.

West is now forced to return a club, since a spade would yield a ruff-and-discard. When he leads the five, South plays the nine from dummy and captures East’s king with the ace. Declarer cashes the queen of trump and then leads a club toward dummy’s J-2. West goes up with the queen, and South makes four hearts after parking his diamond loser on dummy’s jack of clubs.

A good workmanlike job by declarer, you might say, ducking the first diamond and then tackling spades at trick three instead of leading a trump first. It was this sequence of plays that eventually forced West to lead a club at trick seven and enabled South to avoid losing a second diamond trick.

But if you analyze the situation more closely, you find that there were two ways West could have defeated the contract. First, if he had cashed the ace of hearts at trick two before leading his second diamond, he could not have been forced to break the clubs later.

Failing that, however, all he had to do was to return the queen of clubs rather than the five at trick seven! There would have been nothing declarer could do to overcome this extraordinary play, and South would have to go down one.

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Registration Underway For Town’s Spring Co-Ed Fitness Classes

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness can register for the town’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes run for 10 weeks and are offered to individuals 18 years of age or older.

“The town’s spring co-ed recreational programs have consistently proven to be one of the most popular programs the town offers each year, as they provide a terrific outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape,” said Councilwoman Maier. “Residents can participate in a variety of activities, including Cardio Kick-boxing, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates and Ballroom Dancing, all of which begin in early April.”

Each session runs for 10 weeks, beginning in early April. All classes are held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville. Registration is now underway for the following classes:

• Ballroom Dancing: offered Saturdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning April 6.

• Cardio Kick-Boxing: offered Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning April 4.

• Pilates, Tone & Sculpt: offered Mondays, from 8 to 9 p.m., beginning April 1.

• Yoga: Residents can select one of three

sessions: Saturdays (beginning April 6 from 9 to 10 a.m.), Sundays (beginning April 7 from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.), or Tuesdays (beginning April 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

• Zumba: Residents can select one of two

LEGAL NOTICES

the purpose of hearing any and all interested persons in connection herewith and to consider such budget for final adoption. The tentative budget is available for inspection by the public on the Village website: www.stewartmanor.org, beginning April 9, 2024. The proposed annual compensation for the elected officials is as follows: $3,000 for Trustees, $3,000 for Village Justice and $3,500 for Mayor. Mayor Onorato has declined to receive this $3,500.

Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Stewart Manor, NY, for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, has been completed and will be duly filed in the Office of the Village Clerk- Treasurer, at the Village Hall, 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY 11530, as of April 1, 2024, where the same will remain open to public inspection for fifteen (15) days thereafter.

sessions: Mondays (beginning April 1 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.) or Wednesdays (beginning April 3 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.).

Online registration is currently underway at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal. You

must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license.

All classes are held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is canceled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Proof of residency/ age required when registering, with TOB residents given first preference. Mats are not provided; participants should bring their own mat to Yoga and Pilates. For more information, call 516-797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Tentative Budget for the Inc. Village of Stewart Manor, New York for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year has been completed by the Budget Officer and a copy thereof has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk at the Village Hall, 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5 p.m., at the Village Hall, the Board will meet for

In addition, pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Local Government Exemption Impact Report is attached to the Tentative Budget for the Year 2024-25. The Report will be a part of the Final Budget for the year 2024-25. The Report is also posted on the Budgeting Authority’s bulletin board maintained for public notices.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Rosaleen C. Shea

Village Administrator

Dated: April 3, 2024 3-20-2024-1T-#246753-NIN/

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Notice of Completion of Annual Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 1410 of the

Rosaleen Shea, Village Administrator / Clerk-Treasurer

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What does the word “details” mean to you at a funeral? Is it the way the guestbook is displayed? Is it how carefully the owers have been arranged? Is it that nothing seems out of place? We understand there are things that should go unnoticed at a funeral service— that’s why we take pride in taking care of the details, so that you won’t have to notice them, or have to mention them. Some call it “fussy.” We call it “committed.”

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Remember Nassau County’s Lawn Fertilizer Law

Remember Nassau County’s Lawn Fertilizer Law

Remember Nassau County’s Lawn Fertilizer Law

Water District encourages residents to use lawn chemicals and fertilizers responsibly by applying them after April 1st

Water District encourages residents to use lawn chemicals and fertilizers responsibly by applying them after April 1st

Water District encourages residents to use lawn chemicals and fertilizers responsibly by applying them after April 1st

AAAs part of the Preserve Plainview initiative, the Plainview Water District aims to highlight the environmental and water supply repercussions associated with premature and excessive lawn fertilization. The District implores all residents to be mindful of the Nassau County “Fertilizer Law” that prohibits fertilizing prior to April 1 of each year.

s part of the Preserve Plainview initiative, the Plainview Water District aims to highlight the environmental and water supply repercussions associated with premature and excessive lawn fertilization. The District implores all residents to be mindful of the Nassau County “Fertilizer Law” that prohibits fertilizing prior to April 1 of each year.

s part of the Preserve Plainview initiative, the Plainview Water District aims to highlight the environmental and water supply repercussions associated with premature and excessive lawn fertilization. The District implores all residents to be mindful of the Nassau County “Fertilizer Law” that prohibits fertilizing prior to April 1 of each year.

“The Plainview Water District hopes residents are able to enjoy their green lawns and landscapes this spring, while being mindful of the regulations in place by our County to ensure we are protecting our only source of water,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “To safeguard our sole-source aquifer and local waterways, we urge residents to follow Nassau County’s fertilizer regulations. This small act significantly aids our initiatives to enhance groundwater quality and preserve our environment.”

“The Plainview Water District hopes residents are able to enjoy their green lawns and landscapes this spring, while being mindful of the regulations in place by our County to ensure we are protecting our only source of water,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “To safeguard our sole-source aquifer and local waterways, we urge residents to follow Nassau County’s fertilizer regulations. This small act significantly aids our initiatives to enhance groundwater quality and preserve our environment.”

“The Plainview Water District hopes residents are able to enjoy their green lawns and landscapes this spring, while being mindful of the regulations in place by our County to ensure we are protecting our only source of water,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “To safeguard our sole-source aquifer and local waterways, we urge residents to follow Nassau County’s fertilizer regulations. This small act significantly aids our initiatives to enhance groundwater quality and preserve our environment.”

In accordance with Nassau County’s “Fertilizer Law,” all

In accordance with Nassau County’s “Fertilizer Law,” all

In accordance with Nassau County’s “Fertilizer Law,” all

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fertilizers are prohibited from being applied before April 1, 2024 and after November 15, 2024. Residents should always apply the minimum amount of lawn chemicals to the soil and make sure they are stored properly. Additionally, all fertilizers or other lawn chemicals must be kept in cool and dry locations inside of containers that are not prone to leaks. By following instructions listed on the packaging, homeowners can minimize the amount of fertilizer used, limit the amount that runs off into the ground and into our sewer systems so the impact to the environment can be kept to a minimum.

fertilizers are prohibited from being applied before April 1, 2024 and after November 15, 2024. Residents should always apply the minimum amount of lawn chemicals to the soil and make sure they are stored properly. Additionally, all fertilizers or other lawn chemicals must be kept in cool and dry locations inside of containers that are not prone to leaks. By following instructions listed on the packaging, homeowners can minimize the amount of fertilizer used, limit the amount that runs off into the ground and into our sewer systems so the impact to the environment can be kept to a minimum.

fertilizers are prohibited from being applied before April 1, 2024 and after November 15, 2024. Residents should always apply the minimum amount of lawn chemicals to the soil and make sure they are stored properly. Additionally, all fertilizers or other lawn chemicals must be kept in cool and dry locations inside of containers that are not prone to leaks. By following instructions listed on the packaging, homeowners can minimize the amount of fertilizer used, limit the amount that runs off into the ground and into our sewer systems so the impact to the environment can be kept to a minimum.

“With the sporadic weather during the transition of seasons, it’s crucial to avoid using these fertilizers until the time is appropriate,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Applying fertilizers just before the ground thaws causes fertilizer to be washed off your lawn, where they can then enter our waterways. We kindly ask residents to be mindful of

“With the sporadic weather during the transition of seasons, it’s crucial to avoid using these fertilizers until the time is appropriate,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Applying fertilizers just before the ground thaws causes fertilizer to be washed off your lawn, where they can then enter our waterways. We kindly ask residents to be mindful of

“With the sporadic weather during the transition of seasons, it’s crucial to avoid using these fertilizers until the time is appropriate,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Applying fertilizers just before the ground thaws causes fertilizer to be washed off your lawn, where they can then enter our waterways. We kindly ask residents to be mindful of

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• Officers arrested a Franklin Avenue motorist for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (eight suspensions), uninsured vehicle, and uninspected vehicle.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms and determined they were both set in error.

• A motorist was charged with aggressive driving violations on Stewart Avenue and John Street.

• Officers responded to the Clinton Road and Commercial Avenue intersection for a traffic light malfunction.

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• A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered vehicle.

• Upon investigation of a suspicious person, Officers arrested a 29-year-old male for trespassing inside a house under construction on Euston Road. He was charged with Criminal Trespass.

• Walgreens reports a male subject entered the store and stole merchandise valued at $685.

• Officers investigated a report of an unauthorized withdrawal from an estate account.

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• Graffiti was found on the Edgemere Road underpass.

the correct timing for using these chemicals, as it not only benefits the environment but also saves you money.”

the correct timing for using these chemicals, as it not only benefits the environment but also saves you money.”

the correct timing for using these chemicals, as it not only benefits the environment but also saves you money.”

Organic fertilizers—such as cotton seed meal, bone meal and manure—are other examples of effective alternatives to typical fertilizers that the environment. Biodegradable insecticides that break down to harmless substances in 2-to-21 days are also another effective yet safe way to treat your lawn, while protecting the aquifer.

Organic fertilizers—such as cotton seed meal, bone meal and manure—are other examples of effective alternatives to typical fertilizers that can benefit the environment. Biodegradable insecticides that break down to harmless substances in 2-to-21 days are also another effective yet safe way to treat your lawn, while protecting the aquifer.

Organic fertilizers—such as cotton seed meal, bone meal and manure—are other examples of effective alternatives to typical fertilizers that can benefit the environment. Biodegradable insecticides that break down to harmless substances in 2-to-21 days are also another effective yet safe way to treat your lawn, while protecting the aquifer.

“The more and toxins we apply ground and in our lawns, greater the likelihood of into the groundwater,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “This reality makes selecting the appropriate fertilizer type equally as important as the timing of when it can be applied to your lawn. Higher nitrogen levels in our groundwater requires treatment to prevent these elevated levels from affecting our drinking water. The District encourages residents

“The more chemicals and toxins we apply on the ground and in our lawns, the greater the likelihood of them seeping into the groundwater,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “This reality makes selecting the appropriate fertilizer type equally as important as the timing of when it can be applied to your lawn. Higher nitrogen levels in our groundwater requires treatment to prevent these elevated levels from affecting our drinking water. The District encourages residents

“The more chemicals and toxins we apply on the ground and in our lawns, the greater the likelihood of them seeping into the groundwater,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “This reality makes selecting the appropriate fertilizer type equally as important as the timing of when it can be applied to your lawn. Higher nitrogen levels in our groundwater requires treatment to prevent these elevated levels from affecting our drinking water. The District encourages residents

• A victim’s identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

• Officers investigated a report of a white sedan leaving the scene after colliding into a vehicle parked on 7th Street.

• A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

• A vehicle was damaged by unknown means while parked at the Senior Center.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to three locations for fire alarms that were set in error.

• A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration.

3/9/24

• Officers arrested a 20-year-old male for violating a court stay-away order at a local medical center. He was charged with Criminal Contempt.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a CO alarm. Firefighters detected positive carbon monoxide readings due to a faulty furnace and rendered the area safe. There were no reported injuries.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to four locations for fire alarms that were set in error.

3/10/24

• A red sedan reportedly struck a vehicle on New Hyde Park Road and left the scene without stopping.

to pay attention to the types of fertilizers they are purchasing and opt for a natural or organic option whenever possible.”

to pay attention to the types of fertilizers they are purchasing and opt for a natural or organic option whenever possible.”

to pay attention to the types of fertilizers they are purchasing and opt for a natural or organic option whenever possible.”

For additional information on the proper use of lawn and garden products, please call (516) 9316469 or visit the Plainview Water

For additional information on the proper use of lawn and garden products, please call (516) 9316469 or visit the Plainview Water

For additional information on the proper use of lawn and garden products, please call (516) 9316469 or visit the Plainview Water

• Officers responded to a home for a report of an open door. Upon investigation, all appeared to be in order.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to 7th Street for a possible natural gas leak. Firefighters deemed the area safe.

• Officers responded to a residence for a medical alert activation and determined it was set in error.

3/11/24

• Officers located and arrested two subjects in Parking Field #11 for stealing multiple items from Walgreens.

• Detectives are investigating a larceny report where a victim’s lawyer sent him a bad check after closing on a home sale for him. The victim then tried to contact his lawyer several times without success.

• Officers arrested a Clinton Road motorist for driving with a DWI-related revoked license, two license suspensions, and excessive speed.

• Officers responded to two locations for fallen tree limbs and safeguarded the areas until the Parks Department responded and cleared both roadways.

• A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed. Another Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed.

District website at www.plainviewwater.org. Be sure to sign-up for email updates on the District’s homepage to receive additional information about water district activities.

District website at www.plainviewwater.org. Be sure to sign-up for email updates on the District’s homepage to receive additional information about water district activities.

District website at www.plainviewwater.org. Be sure to sign-up for email updates on the District’s homepage to receive additional information about water district activities.

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

Garden City Police Department Crime Report

• Officers responded to a railroad gate malfunction at the Cathedral Avenue crossing.

3/12/24

• Officers responded to Rockaway Avenue, where a northbound vehicle collided with a southbound vehicle. Upon investigation, the driver of the northbound vehicle, a 32-year-old female, was arrested for DWI. The arrestee and the two occupants of the other vehicle were transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to Kilburn Road and Brixton Road for reports of smoke emanating from two electric poles. Firefighters determined a local power outage caused the incidents.

• A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and speeding in a school zone. Another Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and speeding in a school zone.

• A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

• GCFD and GCPD responded to a Cherry Valley Avenue building for a fire alarm and found the cause to be burnt toast.

• A Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unsafe lane use.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Incorporated Village Stewart Manor

Annual Re-Organization Meeting

The Annual Re-Organization Meeting for the Incorporated Village Stewart Manor for the municipal appointments and swearing-in of newly elected officials will held Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5PM in Village Hall, 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor,NY 11530.

By: Order the Board Trustees

RosaleenShea, Village Clerk-Treasurer

Dated: March20,2024 3-20-2024-1T-#246840-NIN/ CITY

MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice formation Nomad Notarized Document Services LLC. Articles Organization filed with the Secretary State New York (SSNY) 02/29/2024. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service process. SSNY shall mail copy any process served against the LLC to 22 Eden Rd, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

4-17-10-3; 3-27-20-23-20246T-#246592-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

File No.2021-37/B CITATION

SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Bythe Grace GodFree andIndependent

TO: Grassi Co., Jasper Surety, Attorney General the State New York, Rose mary Puett, Gloria Seagraves, Linda Eck, Frank Sieborowski, Mary Jane Finley, Sharon Scullin, Joanne Sayers, Raymond Urbans ki, Michael Rutsky, Mar ilyn Rutsky, Myron Rutsky, Joseph Rutsky, Karen Wesneski, Dolores Rutsky, Maryann Evonits, Joseph Janowski, Irene Killiany, Irene Minich, Virginia Val enti, Francis Wojciechows ki, Joseph Wojciechowski, William Bilias, and any and all unknown persons whose names parts whose names and whose place places residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry ascertained, distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin the said Alex Wojciechowski deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry ascertained petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Pub lic Administrator who is -

miciled at Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, United States

YOU ARE HEREBY CIT

ED TO SHOW CAUSE

before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, April at 9:30 o’clock in the fore that day, why the account Nassau County Public Administrator, summary which has been served herewith, as Administrator the estate Alex Wo jciechowski should judiciallysettled.

[X] Further relief sought (if any):

Releasing and discharg ing the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility, and accountability to all matters set forth in the account proceedings; Allowing the commis sions the Petitioner in the amount pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and nec essar e penses o the o fice in the amount pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

Fixing and determin ing the attorney’s fees and disbursements Mahon, Mahon, Kerins O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount which has been paid and is unpaid;

Fixing and determining the accounting fees Gras si Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount which has been paid and is unpaid;

Releasing and discharging the surety; Directing each claiming to be distributee the Decedent to establish proof your kinship, and show cause why the bal ance said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof kinship deposited with the New York State Comp troller account for the unknown next kin Alex Wojciechowski, decedent, should said alleged distribu tees default herein fail to establish proof kinship; Granting such other and further relief to the Court is just and proper.

Dated, Attested,andSealed, March2024

Seal HON.MARGARET C. REILLY

Margaret C. Reilly, Surrogate s/Debra Keller Leimbach, Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins, Esq. AttorneyName Mahon, Mahon, Kerins O’Brien, LLC

Firm (516) 538-1111

Telephone Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, New York 11530

Address

NOTE This citation is served as required law. You are required to appear. If fail to appear it will assumed that

object to the relief requested. You have right to have an attorney appear for and attorney may request copy the full account from the petitioner petitioner’s attorney. 4-3; 3-27-20-13-2024-4T#246678-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK -

COUNTY OF NASSAU

CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUC -

CESSOR IN INTEREST

UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK,FSB, V. RAMIN DANIALIAN, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment Foreclosure dated June 6, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County Nassau, wherein CAPITAL ONE N.A.

SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

UPON MERGER WITH ING BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and RAMIN DANIALIAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE

STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, April 19, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 18 MEADOW DRIVE, ALBERTSON, NY 11507:

Section Block 00212Lot 00016: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PAR CEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ALBERT SON, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 008819/ 2015. Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, so cial distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIREC TIVES. 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246695-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WACHOVIA LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006AMN1, Plaintiff - against - REGINA GREGG, et al De -

fendant(s).

Pursuant to Judgment

Foreclosure and Sale entered August 2, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction the North Side steps the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain Shine” the 3rd day April, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements thereerected, situate, lying and being near Rockville Centre, Town Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York.

Premises known as 74 Melvin Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552.

(Section: 35, Block: 514, Lot: 12) Approximate amount lien $676,670.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will sold subject to provisions of filed judgment andterms sale.

Index No. 001900/2008 FKA 1900/08. En-Chia Anna Lin, Esq.,Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York,NY 10170

Tel.347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com call (800) 280-2832

Dated: February2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health re quirements in effect the time sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Fore closure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emer gency Rules issued by the Supreme Court this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms Sale.

3-27-20-13-6-2024-4T#246224-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town North Hempstead Board Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions the Code the Town North Hempstead, NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board Zoning Appeals said Town will meet Town Hall, Plandome Road, Manhas set, New York, Wednes day, April to con sider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold pub lic hearing said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called said public hearing starting 10:00am.

APPEAL Brian Sa panski; Sutton Hill Ln., New Hyde Park; Section Block Lot Zoned:

Residence-A

Variance from 70-29.B to construct additions that would make the home too big.

APPEAL Yuhsuan

Chao; Pubins Ln., New Hyde Park; Section Block Lot Zoned: Resi dence-C

Variances from 70-49.C 70-50.A to construct additions that would make the house too big and to construct second story addition that is locatedtooclose tothe street.

APPEAL Bry Arcos (Arcos Arcos Group, Inc.); Cedar Road, Westbury; Section 11, Block Lot Zoned: Residence-C Variance from 70-100.2(A) (2) to legalize fencing in front yard.

APPEAL #21530 Lake Success Shopping Center; Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park; Section Block Lot Zoned: Busi ness-AA Variances from 70202.4(C)(1) 70-202.4(C) (4) to construct cart corrals within parking lot that would permanently anchored to the ground and without the protective roof. Plans are available for pub lic viewing https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in view ing the u fi e may do so by any time before the sched uled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov. Additionally, the public may view the live stream this meeting https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member the public is able to attend and participate in BZA hearing appearing the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted email to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will made part the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board Zoning Appeals 3-20-2024-1T-#246768-NIN/ NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF WESTBURY

MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

WESTBURY UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearing will held the Board Trustees the Westbury Memorial Public Library, Towns Hempstead and North Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York for the purpose discussing expenditures contained in proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV

EN that said Vote and Election of the qualified voters of the Westbury Union Free School District, County Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District will held at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY in said District Tuesday, April 2024, for the purposes of voting by the qualified voters the District, between the hours 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.(D.S.T.), the followingseparate matters:

1. To approve disapprove the proposed library budget (supplemented amended as the case may be) estimated expenses for the ensuing year as submitted the Library Board Trustees.

2. Any other questions propositions as to matters expenditures authority to levy taxes that may presented for vote under the EducationLaw

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that at said Vote and Election to conducted April 2024, (1) member is to elected to the Board Trustees as follows: One (1) member for full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2029. The present incumbent is Judy Gerrard.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that nominating petitions for candidates for the office of Trustee of the Westbury Memorial Public Library must be filed with the Clerk the District Not Later Than March 11, 2024,tween the hours 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. (D.S.T), whose office is located at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568. separate petition, duly signed at least 25 qualified voters of the district, as in accordance with law, and stating the residence each signer and must state the name and residence the candidate.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register.

Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows:

WEEKDAYS until April 4, 2024, between the hours 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York11568.

The following persons shall eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual special meeting election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual special meeting election held conducted during the four (4) preceding calendar years and who are not disqualified from voting for any reason set forth in New York State Election Law Section 5-106. In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to Article the Election Law the State New York shall eligible tovote. Any qualified voter of the District who is in as to whether they are registered to vote at the 2024 Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 email districtclerk@westburyschools. org fax sent to 516-8741940.

The Board Registration shall meet for the purpose registering all qualified voters the District at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday, April 2, 2024, between the hours 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. (D.S.T.), to add any additional names to the Register to used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will entitled to have his her name placed such Register, provided that at such meeting the Board Registration she is known proven to the satisfaction said Board Registration to then thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The Board Registration will meet during the election held in the District April 2024, at the place where the Vote and Election is held for thepose preparing register for votes and elections held subsequent thereto.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register will open for inspection a qualified voter of the School District April 4, 2024, to and including the day the election April 2024, Sunday excepted, between the hours 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the exception Saturday, April 6, 2024, when the hours will from

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that copy the statement the amount money which will required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for Library purposes (budget) and statement any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may required to fund the library budget appropriation at the above stated Vote and Election shall prepared and made available request to any district residentginning March 19, 2024, at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568., and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein during the period fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Vote and Election between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Sundays and Holidays excepted.

WestburyHighSchool WestburyMiddle School Drexel Avenue School

Dryden Street School Park Avenue School Powell’s Lane School

These documents will also available the district’s website at www.westburylibrary.org.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that absentee ballots and early mail ballots will available for the Vote and Election. Applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots may received by the District Clerk no earlier than the 30 day before the election for which it is sought.

Applications for absentee ballots may obtained at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York 11590, Monday 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Applications for early mail ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568. To have an absentee ballot early mail ballot mailed to home, an applicable completed and signed application must in the District Clerk’s Office later than April 2, 2024.

Application for an absentee ballot an early mail ballot may made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. any school day and until 5:00 p.m. April 8, 2024.

Absentee ballots and early mail ballots will accepted in the Office of the District Clerk the school district later than 5:00 p.m. April 2024. No absentee early mail ballot shall canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5 P.M. the date the Vote. Applications can also downloaded from the district’s website at: www.westburylibrary.org.

The right to vote by absentee ballot early mail ballot will subject to the approval the Board Registration, or the District Clerk or designee,as applicable. list all persons to whom absentee ballots and early mail ballots shall have been issued will available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 between the hours 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M; with Saturday being between the hours 10AM and 12PM commencing with the issuance such ballots and for each of the five (5) days prior to the day the election, excluding Sundays. The list will also available at the pollingplace April 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that Military Voters who are currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by contacting the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 email districtclerk@westburyschools.org fax sent to 516-874-1940, to receive an application to register as qualified voter of the District for said Vote and Election on April 9, 2024. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application mail, facsimile e-mail. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk later than 5:00 P.M. the twenty-sixth day before the vote which is March 14, 2024. The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names all military voters who submit valid military voter registration. military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote the day registration election is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, spouse, parent, childpendent the military voter, accompanying being with such voter, if a qualified voter New York State and resident the same school district as the military voter, military personnel residing military base within school district in New York State for period 30 days immediately preceding said Vote andElection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for military ballot from the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, email districtclerk@westburyschools.org fax sent to 516-874-1940. military

ballot application must returned in person or mail to the Office of the District Clerk, later than 5:00 P.M. the twenty-sixth dayfore the vote which is March 14, 2024. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for military ballot mail, facsimile email. Military ballots will mailed otherwise distributed later than 25 days before said Vote and Election which is March 15, 2024. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close the polls April 2024 and show cancellation mark the U.S postal service foreign country’s postal service, showing dated endorsement receipt another agency the U.S. government (2) 5:00 P.M. April 2024, and signed and dated the military voter and witness thereof, with date which is ascertained to later than April 8, 2024. Irrespective the preferred mode transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must returned mail in person. list all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Prevailing Time), until April 2024. The District has been divided into election districts as follows:

Election District No. 1 consists all the area lyingtween the eastern side Post Road and Post Avenue, south and west North Hempstead-Oyster Bay Town Line, north to Brush Hollow Road, Union Avenue to School Street to Old Country Road and north Old Country Road.

Election District No. 2 consists all the land lying to the west Post Avenue, Westbury and Post Road, Old Westbury.

Election District No. 3 consists all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead and which lies east School Street between the Long Island Railroad and Union Avenue and Brush Hollow Road; also that which lies between Grand Boulevard and the eastern boundary of the District, north of Old Country Road and south the LongIslandRailroad.

Election District No. 4 consists all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead which lies south the Long Island Railroad and north Old Country Road, east School Street and bounded the northeast GrandBoulevard. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the vote all propositions and the election candidates the aforesaid Vote and Election April 2024, will conducted paper ballot. All references to any actions herein including, without limitation, the timing, location, and manner hear -

ings, registration, and voting in that Vote and Election, are subject to modification based applicable legislation direction an entity with jurisdiction over the District.

UALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING:

1. person shall citizen the UnitedStates.

2. Eighteen more years age.

3. A resident of the District for period thirty days more next preceding the election at which she offers tovote.

4. Must registered to vote.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Beverley Cathnott, District Clerk

WestburyPublic Schools AdministrationBuilding 2HitchcockLane, Old Westbury, New York 11568

3-20, 6; 2-21-2024-3T#245636-NIN/WBY AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO ELECCIÓN DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE UNIÓN DE WESTBURY, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD CIUDAD DE NORTH HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Junta Directiva la Biblioteca Pública Memorial Westbury, Ciudades Hempstead North Hempstead, Condado Nassau, Estado Nueva York, llevará cabo audiencia pública el Martes, 2 Abril 2024 las 7:00 PM, en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial Westbury, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, Nueva York, con el objetivo discutir los gastos contenidos en propuesta presupuesto para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

POR EL PRESENTE SE

NOTIFICA dicho Voto

Elección los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión Westbury, Condado Nassau, Estado de Nueva York, calificados para votar en las Reuniones Escolares en dicho Distrito se llevará cabo en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY

en dicho Distrito el Martes, Abril 2024, para el propósito la votación los votantes calificados del Distrito, entre las 9:00 A.M. y 9:00 p. m. (D.S.T.), sobre los siguientes asuntos separados:

1. Aprobar desaprobar la propuesta presupuesto la Biblioteca (complementado o modificado según sea el caso) gastos estimados para el año siguiente presentado por la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca.

2. Cualquier otra pregunta proposición sobre asuntos gastos autoridad para re -

caudar impuestos puedan presentarse votación bajo la Ley Educación.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS en dicha votación elección se llevará cabo el Abril 2024, se elegirá (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la siguiente manera: Un (1) miembro mandato completo cinco (5) años comenzará el 1 de Julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 Junio 2029. El titular actual es JudyGerrard.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS las peticiones nominación candidatos para la oficina de Fiduciario la Biblioteca Pública Memorial Westbury deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito A Más Tardar el 11 Marzo 2024, entre las 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. (D.S.T), cuya oficina está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Una petición separada, debidamente firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito, conformidad con la ley, indique la residencia cada firmante y debe indicar el nombre residencia del candidato.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS cada persona con derecho votar debe registrarse. Las fechas, horarios lugares inscripción son los siguientes: DÍAS DE SEMANA hasta el 4 Abril 2024, entre las 8:00 A.M. 12:00 del mediodía 2:00 P.M. a 4:00 P.M. (D.S.T.) cuando la escuela está en sesión en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, ubicada en el Edificio Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Las siguientes personas serán elegibles para votar: Todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su registro conformidad con el artículo mil catorce la Ley Educación todas las personas previamente hayan sido debidamente registradas para cualquier reunión elección anual especial, están calificados para votar y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión elección anual especial celebrada realizadurante los cuatro (4) años calendario anteriores no estén descalificados para votar cualquier motivo establecido en la Ley Electoral del Estado Nueva York, Sección 5- 106. Además, todas las personas estén registradas para votar conformidad con el Artículo la Ley Electoral del Estado Nueva York serán elegibles para votar.

Cualquier votante calificado del Distrito que tenga dudas sobre si está registrapara votar en la Votación Elección 2024 debe comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old

Westbury, Nueva York 11568 correo electrónico districtclerk@westburyschools. org enviado fax al 516874-1940.

La Junta Registro se reunirá con el propósito registrar todos los votantes calificados del Distrito en la

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MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY el Martes, 2 Abril

2024, entre las 2:00 P.M. y 6:00 P.M. (D.S.T.), para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre en dicha reunión la Junta Registro él ella sea conocido probado satisfacción dicha Junta Registro en ese momento en adelante tiene derecho votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. La Junta Registro se reunirá durante la elección celebrada en el Distrito el día 9 de abril 2024, en el lugar se celebre la Votación Elección con el fin de preparar un registro votos elecciones posteriores la misma.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS el registro estará abierto para la inspección parte votante calificado del Distrito Escolar el 4 Abril 2024, hasta incluyendo el día las elecciones el Abril 2024, excepto el Domingo, entre las 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., con la excepción del Sábado, 6 Abril 2024, cuando el horario será 10:00 a.m.

12:00p.m.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS copia la declaración la cantidad dinero se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025 para propósitos la Biblioteca (presupuesto) declaración cualquier gasto recaudación impuestos estimados para el año siguiente pueda ser requerido para financiar la asignación del presupuesto la biblioteca en la Votación Elección mencionada anteriormente se preparará estará disponible previa solicitud para cualquier residente del distrito partir del 19 Marzo 2024, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, que está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568., las oficinas de los directores todas las escuelas del Distrito durante el período catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores la Votación Elección entre las 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), excepto Domingos y festivos.

WestburyHighSchool WestburyMiddle School Drexel Avenue School Dryden Street School Park Avenue School Powell’s Lane School Estos documentos también estarándisponibles enel sitio webdel distritoen: www.westburylibrary.org.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS las boletas voto

ausente las boletas voto anticipado correo estarán disponibles para la Votación la Elección. Las solicitudes voto en ausencia voto anticipado correo pueden ser recibidas el Secretario de Distrito no antes del 30º día antes la elección para la se solicitan. Las solicitudes voto en ausencia se pueden obtener en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial Westbury, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, Nueva York 11590, los Lunes 10:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M., Martes Viernes, 9:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M. Las solicitudes paraletas voto anticipado correo están disponibles en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, que está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Para le envíen correo boleta voto ausente boleta voto anticipado correo su casa, solicitud correspondiente completa y firmada debe estar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el 2 Abril 2024. La solicitud para boleta voto ausente boleta voto anticipado correo se puede realizar en persona 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. en cualquier día escolar hasta las 5:00 p.m. el 8 Abril 2024. Los votos en ausencia los votos anticipados correo se aceptarán en la Oficina del Secretario del distrito escolar más tardar las 5:00 p.m. el Abril 2024. No se escrutará ninguna boleta en ausencia correo anticipado menos se haya recibido en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar las P.M. la fecha la votación.

Las solicitudes también se pueden descargar desel sitio web del distrito en: www.westburylibrary.org.

El derecho votar mediante boleta ausente boleta anticipada correo estará sujeto la aprobación la Junta Registro, del Secretario del Distrito o su designado,segúncorresponda.

Una lista todas las personas quienes se les habrán emitido boletas voto ausente boletas anticipadas correo estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568, entre las 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.; siendo el Sábado entre las 10AM las 12PM partir la emisión dichas boletas para cada los cinco (5) días anteriores al día la elección, excluyendo los Domingos. La lista también estará disponible en el colegio electoral el Abril 2024.

ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO los Votantes Militares están actualmente

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registrados para votar pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568 o por correo electrónico districtclerk@westburyschools.org envíe fax al 516-874-1940, para recibir solicitud para registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito para dicha Votación y Elección del 9 de Abril de 2024. El Votante Militar podrá indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud registro correo postal, facsímil o correo electrónico. La solicitud registro debe ser recibida el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el vigésimo sexto día antes de la votación, que es el 14 de Marzo de 2024. El registro votantes preparado archivado en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito incluirá los nombres todos los votantes militares presenten registro votante militar válido. Un votante militar significa un votante calificado del Estado

Nueva York está en servicio militar real y, por lo tanto, estará ausente del Distrito en el que está calificado para votar el día del registro la elección o es dado de baja del servicio militar dentro 30 días de una elección, o un cónyuge, padre, hijo o dependiente del votante militar, acompañe o esté con dicho votante, si es votante calificado del estado de Nueva York residente del mismo distrito escolar el votante militar, militar personal resida en base militar dentro distrito escolar en el estado Nueva York durante período 30 días inmediatamente anteriores dicha Votación y Elección.

ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO

los votantes militares son votantes calificados del Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, correo electrónico a districtclerk@ westburyschools.org envíe fax al 516-874-1940. Una solicitud boleta militar debe entregarse en persona o por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el vigésimo sexto día antes de la votación, que es el 14 de Marzo de 2024. El Votante Militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud boleta militar correo, facsímil o correo electrónico. Las boletas militares se enviarán correo se distribuirán otro modo más tardar 25 días antes dicha

Votación y Elección, que es el 15 de Marzo de 2024. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas el Secretario Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas el 9 de Abril de 2024

mostrar marca cancelación del servicio postal los EE.UU. del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestre endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno los EE.UU. o (2) antes de las 5:00 P.M. el 9 de Abril de 2024, y firmado y fechado por el votante militar testigo del mismo, con fecha se determina posterior al 8 de Abril de 2024. Independientemente del modo transmisión preferido, la solicitud boleta militar la boleta militar debe devolverse correo en persona. Una lista todas las personas quienes se les habrán emitido boletas militares estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en dicha Oficina del Secretario del Distrito durante el horario de oficina regular, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Hora Prevaleciente), hasta el 9 de Abril de 2024.

El Distrito se ha dividido en distritos electorales la siguiente manera:

El Distrito Electoral No. 1 consiste en toda el área se extiende entre el lado este de Post Road y Post Avenue, sur oeste North Hempstead-Oyster Bay Línea la Ciudad, norte Brush Hollow Road, Union Avenue a School Street Old Country Road norte OldCountryRoad.

El Distrito Electoral No. 2 consiste en todo el terreno se extiende al oeste Post Avenue, Westbury y Post Road, Old Westbury.

El Distrito Electoral No. 3 consiste en todo el terreno

conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad North Hempstead se encuentra al este School Street entre el Long Island Railroad y Union Avenue Brush Hollow Road; también lo que se encuentra entre Grand Boulevard el límite oriental del Distrito, al norte Old Country Road al sur del Long Island Railroad.

El Distrito Electoral No. 4 consiste en todo el terreno

conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad North Hempstead se encuentra al sur del Long Island Railroad y al norte Old Country Road, este School Street limita al noreste con Grand Boulevard.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que la votación todas las proposiciones la elección de candidatos de la Votación y Elección antes mencionada el 9 de Abril de 2024 se llevará cabo mediante votación en papel. Todas las referencias cualquier acción aquí incluida, entre otras, el momento, la ubicación y la forma las audiencias, el registro y la votación en esa Votación y Elección, están sujetas a modificaciones según la legislación aplicable o las instrucciones entidad con jurisdicción sobre el Distrito.

CALIFICACIONES P ARA VOTAR:

1. Una persona será ciudadana los Estados Unidos.

2. Dieciocho o más años de edad.

3. Un residente del Distrito período treinta días más inmediatamente antes de la elección en la que se ofrece votar.

4. Debe estar registrado para votar.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA

MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY

BeverleyCathnott,Secretaria de Distrito

Edificio de administración las Escuelas Públicas Westbury

2HitchcockLane, Old Westbury, New York 11568

3-20, 6; 2-21-2024-3T#245637-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ASIA ABBASI A/K/A ASIA K. ABBASI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 9, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction the front steps the north side the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 369 Cross Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, County Nassau and State New York, Section 10, Block and Lots 147150. Approximate amount of judgment is $324,896.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609939/2019. This foreclosure sale will held the north side steps the Courthouse, rain shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot maintained there are other health safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Audra A. Divone, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.220955-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT

WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

ELEVATOR SERVICE

SOUTH COOPERATIVE

BID #2024/2025-01

The Board of Education of the Westbury UFSD has autho-

rized a BID for the NASSAU COUNTY DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM.

The basic responsibility will the development, management, and operation the BID in compliance with all Federal and State statutes and regulations. For the complete BID email: pdearmas@westburyschools.org.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the proposal to reject any or all proposals to accept any proposal, which in the opinion the Board Education will in the best interest the school district. The District reserves the right to consider all relevant and reasonable criteria in selecting the successful proposer. There is no expressed implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request for proposals. The specifications and BID forms may secured after March 20, 2024, from the Westbury UFSD. The contract will awarded to the best proposer as determined by the District. It is appropriate to emphasize that the lowest proposer may be the best. The District will evaluate and score each proposal in accordance with the categories presented below The District will receive sealed proposals on, prior to A.M. April Proposals received after stated date will returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must submitted in sealed envelope plainly marked the outside: ELEVATOR SERVICE SOUTH COOPERATIVE BID #2024/202501, WESTBURY UFSD, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE/ PURCHASING AGENT, 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568 –April 3, 2024, 10am. Proposals shall irrevocable for minimum period of forty-five (45) days from the date of proposal opening. Base bid rates based yearly con tract per month rate 12); hourly labor rate, for work approved by the Dis trict but not included in the base bid per hour rate; and hourly labor rate, for emergency service required outside regular working hours as specified.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Westbury UFSD

By Dr. Tahira A. Chase, Superintendent Information for Bidders, Specifications, and 2025-01 Bid Form for (Par ticipating Districts): Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bellmore-Merrick UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, Freeport UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Lawrence UFSD, Long Beach UFSD, Lynbrook UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Oceanside UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Rockville Centre UFSD, Roosevelt UFSD, Seaford

UFSD, Uniondale UFSD, Valley Stream UFSD #13, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Wantagh UFSD, Westbury UFSD

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 2006-WMC1 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC1, Plaintiff AGAINST Renu Kapoor; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 6, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 11 College Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, and East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York, Section 45 Block 401 Lots 25A and 25B. Approximate amount of judgment $936,783.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000609/2017. The auction will conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will held “Rain Shine.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: February 15, 202479627 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246609-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Bruce Purrington a/k/a Bruce R. Purrington; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 61 Prince Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece parcel land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, in the Town of Hempstead, County Nassau, State New York, Section 45 Block 461 Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment $465,123.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will

be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605057/2019. The auction will conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies

Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will held “Rain Shine.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877)

430-4792 Dated: February 6, 202479532 4-10-3; 3-27-20-2024-4T#246551-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, located at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury will hold public hearing the followingapplication:

Application of Ken and Adina Moadel – 1 & 3 Maplecrest Drive – request to construct a six (6) car garage adjacent to the existing driveway that will be recessed into the adjacent grade.. The above said property is also known as Section 19, Block D, Lot 255 & 226 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

ByOrder the PlanningBoard

Edward Kalikow, Chairperson Fara A. Gaertner, Village Administrator

Dated: March 20, 2024 3-20-2024-1T-#246731-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

As part of the Carle Place Water District’s commitment to conservation, the District is undergoing a District wide meter replacement project. The District has contracted with Saks Metering to conduct this mandatory water meter replacement project in your area. Saks Metering authorized installers, identi-

fiable by photoidentification, carsignage, and company uniforms, will working in community to complete this project. Typically, the replacement process for residential meters takes about 30 minutes, while the duration for commercial accounts varies based on meter size.

Saks Metering will be contacting to schedule an appointment inthe near future. Please notethat this replacement service is providedat no cost to you. Also, it’s important to understand that the right to access property for meter replacement, repair, installation, inspection is conditionfor receivingwater service as per the “Replacement of Meters Ordinance”. Updates about this metering program can found nthe Carle Place Water Districtwebsite: www.carleplacewater.org. Should have any questions concerns regarding this project, please not hesitate to contact the Carle Place Water District at 516-333-0540. We sincerely appreciate cooperation. Carle Place Water District, Board Commissioners: Timothy E. Stellato, Kenneth M. Gass, Jr., Italo .J Vacchio

Dated March 12, 2024 3-20-2024-1T-#246752-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF WESTBURY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Westbury will hold Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. The Board will consider proposed local law repealing Local Law No. 2024-3, which authorized a property tax levy in excess the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. At the hearing, all interested persons will given an opportunity to heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHRISTINA KIERNAN VILLAGE CLERK 3-20-2024-1T-#246811-NIN/ WBY

March Town Board Meeting Summaries

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The Town of North Hempstead Board have decided to host two town board meetings a month. Usually, a town board meeting will last anywhere from three to five hours long. The town board decided to host two meetings a month to help shorten these lengthy monthly meetings.

Tuesday, March 5 Meeting

The Town of North Hempstead town board held their monthly meeting March 5. The meeting opened with the public comment period. What follows is a brief summary of those remarks and then select resolutions; for more details, please visit the Town website to view the complete archived footage of the meeting.

Before public comment began, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena spoke about the situation on Brussel Avenue in New Hyde Park. She stated that a judge had granted the squatters there permission to live in the home based on fraudulent paperwork. The town has filed a letter of affirmation with the court stating that they are ready to proceed under the “zombie” law and work with the bank on the foreclosure if the judge allows that process to go forward.

The first member of the public spoke about ongoing parking issues in Carle Place.

itself wherever it likes. Councilman Dennis Walsh stated the Town is working on responding to this issue.

Resolutions discussed at the meeting:

Resolution 11: . A resolution authorizing the award of a bid for the collection and delivery of waste and recyclables from Harbor Links. The CSEA president spoke on this resolution and stated that in the future he wanted this garbage collection brought under the Town’s jurisdiction since North Hempstead has union employees who collect garbage already. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 12: A resolution authorizing the engineering of a wave attenuator float structure at North Hempstead Beach Park. Passed unanimously.

residents. Supervisor DeSena stated she wished she had more details. A heated discussion between Councilmembers Walsh and Dalimonte followed. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 32: A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to a license agreement with the Leadership Training Institute for the use of the Roslyn Community Center, Roslyn Heights. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 46: A resolution designating parking spaces in Port Washington public

parking district lot four as electric vehicle parking and charging spaces and setting a fee for electric vehicle charging in such spaces. Continued to April 2.

Tuesday, March 12 Meeting

Resolutions discussed at the meeting:

Resolution 2: A public hearing to consider the application of Gold Coast Magic Realty LLC (Manhasset Express Car Wash) for a special use permit for the premises located at 201 East Shore Rd., Manhasset and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as section 2, block 210, lots 55 & 68. Gold Coast Magic Realty has requested a special use permit to legalize alterations to a drive thru facility on a 25,984 s.f. (0.59-acre) parcel used as a car wash. The alterations include the installation of vacuum stations and a drive-through pre-pay island and canopy. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 3: A hearing pursuant to section 28-39.5 Of the Town Code in connection with the building located at 380 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, identified on the Land and Tax Map of the County of Nassau as section 2, block 85, lot 14. The purpose is to hold a hearing with respect to the fire-damaged property located at 380 Northern Blvd., Great Neck and provide the owner with an opportunity to be heard pursuant to Section 28-39.5 of the Town Code. Passed unanimously.

Next, a speaker wanted to address the vandalism of free-standing mailboxes in Lakeville Estates. The boxes’ mail slots are being coated with something sticky.

Then a gentleman got up to address the situation with the squatters. He stated that it was his understanding that the same people had been squatting in a different home previously.

Speakers four and five spoke about the cats. The Town of North Hempstead is still without a cat shelter. The first speaker said that the lives of animals were more important than rain barrels and plantings, which the town is currently funding. He was also upset that the grant money for companion animals had to be repaid since it was not used correctly. The second speaker was unhappy that they had not been able to hold the smaller meeting with the town to discuss the cat issues. The TNR voucher program has been extended in the hopes of attracting more veterinarians.

A member of the public stated that a tenant in his area was parking multiple cars all over the neighborhood. The neighbor also allows his dog to relieve

unanimously.

Resolution 14: A resolution authorizing the execution of a license agreement with Be The Rainbow, Inc. For the placement of pride flags on lamp posts along Main Street in Port Washington. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 17: A resolution authorizing the execution of a license agreement With Kyra’s Champions for the placement of pinwheels at Mary Jane Davies Green in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Shayna Blumenfeld spoke passionately about continued efforts to reform State laws surrounding child custody. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 19: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with QNS Aquatic Centers, Inc for a swim lesson program at Manorhaven Beach Park, Port Washington and Harbor Hills, Great Neck. These programs are complicated by the life guard shortage. Passed unanimously.

Resolution 25: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County for the placement of oyster gardens at Town dock. Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte stated that this program is at no cost to

Town of North Hempstead Board Meeting on March 5 (Screen-grab from the Town of North Hempstead Town Board Meeting Archives)

Urban Art Evolution

Nassau County Museum of Art exhibit focuses on NYC art of the 1980s

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

On March 23, the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn will open the Urban Art Evolution exhibit, curated by art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey of Port Washington.

The exhibition will offer artwork from the 1980s to the present by creators based in the downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and surrounding neighborhoods.

The exhibit’s timing is influenced by the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music and the 40th anniversary of the documentary on the graffiti art movement Wild Style. Pusey, growing up in an artistic household, received a degree from Stony Brook University focusing on printmaking and he spent a summer in Europe.

“I came back and quickly realized I was better at talking about art than making a living out of creating art,” Pusey said. “I eventually found my way to SoHo in the 1980s to work in a gallery and I thrived in that environment.”

As a young art dealer, Pusey said he witnessed a creative shift.

“That part of the city was very affordable, it was very hard-scrabble,” Pusey said. “It was a neighborhood that had completely fallen into chaos on many levels. There were abandoned buildings. The drug trade had a firm foothold, if you would, in the East Village, in the Lower East Side.”

Because the neighborhood was

affordable, artists could have larger spaces with relatively affordable overhead.

“I found myself drawn to this creativity that was coming out of there,” Pusey said. “Everything we were dealing with in the ‘80s, in the gallery I was working with in SoHo, we kept looking east for what was next, what was new, what was fresh, what was controversial.”

Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring were among the artists who emerged from the “[Andy] Warhol-tutelage,” as Pusey put it.

And it wasn’t just pop art; it was also performance art, photography, theater and other mediums that made up the “cauldron of creativity” in the East Village.

In the 1990s, Pusey pivoted from the resale gallery business to become a private dealer and advisor. But Pusey would return to the “art world,” in 2010 opening his own gallery Dorian Gray Projects in the East Village.

“When I was in the East Village, I had a lot of time to reconnect with the artists that were part of the fabric of East Village, the downtown art scene,” Pusey said. “This is a decade and a half later after the peak of the East Village, but a lot of artists were still there working and doing their business and their craft and their creativity.”

The gallery displayed the work of these artists until it closed in 2017, and Pusey held summer pop-ups in the Hamptons and participated in art fairs. In 2017, he partnered

with an investor and art collector to operate the Chase Contemporary gallery in Chelsea, and he moved to a 10,000 square foot space in SoHo after the pandemic.

Over time, Pusey gained a reputation as an art dealer and collector with a niche in art from the 1980s, particularly graffiti art.

Pusey was approached by Nassau County Museum of Art board members, asking what he would curate if he could curate a museum installation.

“I went with what I know, which is urban art and art from the downtown art scene,” Pusey said.

Preparing this show was an education, as museum shows typically take years to arrange. Though a challenge with the quick turnaround, he was able to pull together 135 pieces for the Urban Art Evolution exhibition from over 35 artists and artist estates through the connections and relationships he built throughout his career.

“With its roots in street graffiti, Urban Art Evolution encompasses the progression of works through this period that began furtively on exterior surfaces, then moved inside city apartments and art studios, then into exhibition contexts in galleries and museums, and back outside as commissions for public spaces - this fascinating and rarely-told story is at the heart of NCMA’s next exhibition,” said Beth Horn, the executive director of the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Untitled (Fun Fridge)

Jean Michel-Basquiat collaboration with Keith Haring, ERO (Dominique Philbert), Fab 5 Freddy Freddy (Fred Brathwaite), Futura (Leonard McGurr), Keith Haring, Lady Pink (Sandra Fabara), Eric Haze, LA II (Angel Ortiz), Tseng Kwong Chi, Kenny Scharf, and Rammellzee

Art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey. (Photo courtesy Christopher Pusey)

(Photo by Alex Nuñez)

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Come Home to Holy Week with The Risen Lord

“You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the Cruci ed One!!

He has been raised! He is not here! Behold where they laid Him” (Gospel according to Mark 16:6)

Holy Week is the most sacred time in the life of the Church, embracing into our hearts the Paschal Mystery of Christ Jesus.

We begin on Palm Sunday, followed by Reconciliation Monday, 25 March (Confessions being offered in every Catholic parish church from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 9 PM)

We culminate on Easter Sunday with the joyful celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection. Please join us with your family and friends, to deepen our faith in Christ living, dying and rising!

HOLY THURSDAY, 28 MARCH

7:00 P.M. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Multi-Lingual)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Until 11:00 P.M.

GOOD FRIDAY, 29 MARCH

3:00 P.M. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

7:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross (English in Church)

7:30 P.M. Stations of the Cross (Spanish in School & outside to Church)

9:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross (Portuguese in Church)

HOLY SATURDAY, 30 MARCH

7:30 P.M. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass at Sunset

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES, 31 MARCH

7:00 A.M. (English)

8:30 A.M. (Portuguese)

10:00 A.M. (English)

11:30 A.M. (English)

1:00 P.M. (Spanish)

CONFESSIONS

Monday of Holy Week, 25 MARCH

(Every Parish Church)

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Good Friday 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Holy Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.