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Junior Chinaya Okogeri (15 points) was one of three Bruins to score in double digits in last Saturday’s 57-39 win over Massapequa in the Nassau Class AAA girls’ basketball final at Farmingdale State College. Story, more photos, page 7.

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Senior Rian Gittens, center, sparked Baldwin’s come-from-behind 47-40 victory over Port Washington in last Saturday’s Nassau Class AAA boys’ basketball title game at Farmingdale State College. Story, more photos, page 6.

How tradition evolved into today’s festivities By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Every March 17, communities across the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, music and plenty of green. What began as a religious feast day honoring Ireland’s patron saint has grown into a global celebration of Irish heritage and culture. Here are three things to know about the holiday and its history.

St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious feast, not a party Observed each year on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century. The date marks the traditional anniversary of his death in A.D. 461. The day was originally a solemn religious feast day in Ireland, marked by church services and family meals. For much of its history in Ireland, the day was observed quietly, and pubs were even closed by law until the 1970s. Irish immigrants later transformed it in the United States into a public celebration of heritage and pride. Today, cities across the country host parades, festivals and cultural events. While it’s often associated with revelry, the holiday’s roots are spiritual and historical, commemorating Irish identity and resilience.

Why we wear green — and other symbols Green became associated with St. Patrick’s Day because of Ireland’s nickname, “The Emerald Isle,” and the shamrock, which Irish legend says St. Patrick used to explain the Holy Trinity. Wearing green is also said to make someone “invisible” to mischievous leprechauns in Irish folklore. Other popular symbols include Celtic crosses, harps and pots of gold; the cross symbolizes Irish Christianity, the harp represents Ireland’s long musical and cultural heritage, and the pot of gold comes from legends of leprechauns said to hide treasure at the end of the rainbow. Even rivers get in on the tradition — the Chicago River is famously dyed bright green each year as part of the city’s festivities.

Signature dishes are essential for celebrations While many people consider corned beef and cabbage a classic St. Patrick’s Day meal, it’s more Irish American than traditionally Irish. In Ireland, bacon and cabbage were more common, but Irish immigrants in cities like New York City substituted corned beef because it was more affordable and readily available from local butchers. Over time, the dish became closely tied to March 17 celebrations in the United States, symbolizing both adaptation and the blending of Irish heritage with American life. Another traditional favorite is Irish soda bread, a simple loaf made with baking soda instead of yeast that dates back to rural Irish kitchens. Often served alongside the main meal — and sometimes sweetened with raisins in American versions — soda bread has become a staple of holiday tables.

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Residents gathered at the Baldwin Fire Department headquarters on Saturday for Hook and Ladder Company One’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, an evening filled with food, music and community spirit. Held at the firehouse on Grand Avenu e, t h e eve n t b ro u g h t t o g e t h e r friends, families and supporters of the Baldwin Fire Department for a festive night honoring Irish tradition while supporting the volunteer fire service. Guests enjoyed a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of cor ned beef and cabbage provided by The Irish Pub, which helped keep the room full and spirits high throughout the evening on March 7. Live entertainment added to the celebration as the Second Street Band performed lively Irish tunes that had guests clapping, singing and dancing along. Perfor mers from the Show Stomping Irish Dancers also took to the floor, showcasing energetic Irish step dancing that delighted the crowd.

In addition to the music and food, the event featured a raffle and silent auction, with prizes generously donated by local businesses and community supporters. Among those contributing were Emile’s Candies, Kitty O’Hara’s, the Baldwin Historical Society and Museum, Riko’s Pizza, Grandview Auto Body, Gary Farkash, Lynn Farrell, Lisa Cruz, Jackie Waugh Brown, Paul Lizio and Theresa Gruber Caporale. “Thank you to all who continue to support Hook and Ladder Company One and the Baldwin Fire Department,” for mer Commissioner Mike McDermott shared on Facebook. “The St. Patrick’s Day party was a huge success!” Events like the St. Patrick’s Day party not only bring residents together for a fun night out, but also help support the ongoing work of Baldwin’s volunteer firefighters. The BFD is actively recruiting new members and encourages residents interested in serving their community to reach out and lear n more about joining the department.

Doug Eberhart, Kyle Brown and Frank Esposito show their Irish spirit, wearing green and enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

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Courtney Donaldson, Judy Quinn, George Gallo, Theresa Caborale and Ethel Simmons celebrate in festive style, wearing green and sharing plenty of smiles.

Keith Eckels and Steve Burke enjoy the Baldwin Fire Department’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. Members of the Show Stomping Irish Dancers perform lively Irish step dancing, tapping, twirling and swinging to the sounds of traditional Irish music.

Christine Catanuto and Peter Hanson enjoy corned beef and cabbage served during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with food provided by The Irish Pub.

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Baldwin had to battle back from a 13-point hole against Port Washington in last Saturday’s Nassau Class AAA final, winning 47-40.

Bruins rally for sixth straight championship By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com

It was a freak accident at a practice in early January when Rian Gittens heard the pop in his knee and immediately thought the worst. “I thought my season was over,” the senior forward said. It was another example of adversity in a season full of it for the Baldwin boys basketball team. So when the Bruins were slow coming out of the gate and trailed by 13 in the second quarter of the Nassau Class AAA championship game Saturday night, it was just the latest obstacle for Baldwin to hurdle. Enter Gittens, who in his first game back from a torn MCL provided the needed offensive spark to help top-seeded Baldwin defeat Port Washington, 47-40, to win a sixth consecutive county title at Farmingdale State College. Baldwin (21-2) advances to take on Bay Shore in the Long Island Class AAA championship game at Farmingdale State College on Wednesday at 5 p.m. “The sky is the limit for us,” Gittens said. “I want a state championship. I want to give my coach a state championship. I know he wants it bad.” Before the first regular-season game, the Bruins were already down two of the top post players in Nassau County when cousins Dylan Cudjoe and Gabe Phillips suffered season-ending torn ACLs. And then Gittens went down in early January. Still, Baldwin never wavered. “Adversity, it’s a running thing here, but it’s always next man up mentality,” senior point guard Ethan Sainsbury said. “It’s always next play up.” And while head coach Darius Burton said his team’s slow start, which resulted in a 19-6 deficit in

the second quarter, was “unfamiliar territory,” he was confident his team could rebound against second-seeded Port Washington. “We never started the game like this,” Burton said. “I don’t know if it was jitters, but I knew we would come along and settle down, and it’s been our defense. And we locked up.” And Gittens locked in. He buried three 3-pointers in the second quarter to spark the comeback en route to a team-high 14 points. And on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Mekhai St. Louime, the Bruins sprinted into the locker room with a 24-21 halftime lead. “Shout out to all my teammates. They gave me the ball in the right position,” Gittens said. “I wasn’t on the scouting report. All I do is knock it down. That’s all I did.” Port Washington’s Billy Edelstein responded by burying three of his five 3-pointers in the third quarter as the Vikings (17-6) took a 34-33 lead into the fourth quarter. “I told them, this is what we’re here for. You want to see the LIC? You want to make it six in a row, we’ve got to get stops, and we’ve got to make scores,” Burton said. “And I think we got stops. We got important rebounds and made important free throws down the stretch. We found a way to win.” Sainsbury (9 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds) went 3-of-4 from the foul line in the fourth quarter, and Jordan Williams sank a huge free throw to secure yet another county title, one that put Sainsbury, a four-year varsity player, in the school’s record books. “I put on a Baldwin jersey since I was in ninth grade, 14 years old,” Sainsbury said. “The leaders on the team before they always taught me how to win. I hope I made them proud today by being the first one to win four.”

Senior point guard Ethan Sainsbury, right, filled up the stat sheet in Baldwin’s come-from-behind win.

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The Bruins celebrated their 11th county title in 12 seasons last Saturday after defeating Massapequa in the Nassau Class AAA final.

Baldwin outlasts Massapequa for county title By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

There was no secret what head coach Tom Catapano felt Baldwin needed to overcome last Saturday afternoon to capture its 11th Nassau girls’ basketball championship in 12 seasons. “I’ve never coached against a public school opponent with that much height,” he said of Massapequa. “They’ve got half a dozen 6-footers and so many great athletes. We knew we had to rely on our defense and speed to beat them.” Led by All-County guards senior Alyssa Polonia (17 points), junior Chinaya Oko geri (15) and sophomore Malia Robinson (15), the top-seeded Bruins celebrated another county title after defeating the Chiefs, 57-39, in the Class AAA final at Farmingdale State College. “It was a great high school basketball game,” Catapano said. “Massapequa put up a heck of a fight. Yes they had a size advantage and out-rebounded us, but our ability to force some turnovers and score on the fast break was ultimately the difference. I’m proud of the effort and I thought our backcourt really stood out.” Baldwin (20-3) will face Walt Whitman (21-1) at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Stony Brook University for the Long Island Class AAA championship. The Wildcats have won three of the last four Suffolk County crowns and lost the LIC to the Bruins three years ago. “It’s exciting,” said Polonia, who scored a dozen points in the fourth

Senior Alyssa Polonia, left, had a game-high 17 points in the victory. quarter on a trio of shots from behind the arc and a traditional three-point play. “We knew we had to keep the pres-

sure up all night and play our game using our speed,” she added. The Chiefs (19-6), who trailed 20-19

late in the second quarter before Baldwin went on a 13-point run, got 14 points from senior Savanna Appleton and 12 from senior Reese Reustle, who made her first start in more than two months. “We had a special group,” Massapequa head coach Billy Herr said. “We played with a lot more confidence than we did in the semifinals and we were right there. If we do a better job on some layups, it’s a different game. But give Baldwin credit. Any time you play that team, they’re going to take advantage of every inch you give them.” Third-seeded Massapequa’s 12 firstquarter points against the Bruins were one more than it had at halftime of its 50-41 victory over Uniondale in the semifinals. Appleton and senior Maeve Schiereck (9 points) had the hot hands early and junior point guard Olivia Morgan had the offense in sync. Still, Baldwin led 13-12 as Robinson fueled the defense and transition game scoring nine points including a pair of fast-break layups off turnovers. “We always try to push the pace,” said Robinson, who hit a pair of free throws just before halftime for a 28-19 advantage. Reustle did her best to keep the Chiefs within striking distance. They fell behind by as many as 14 in the third quarter but her basket to open the fourth cut the deficit to 39-30. Then came another Bruins explosion. They scored 15 of the next 16 to shut the door. “We’re looking forward to the challenge of facing Whitman,” Catapano said. “It’ll be a battle.”

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Empowering and assisting the county’s libraries “Because to be able to work,” she said, “you need to have a resume, submit your application over email, and know how to use Word.” After finishing her degree, she worked at the The Nassau Library System is a cooperative of 54 libraries throughout the county. While each one is sup- Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, in ported by local taxes and governed by its own board of Manhattan, part of a nationwide network that protrustees, the NLS provides services, materials and provides reading materials to patrons who are blind or visually impaired. Ashby, who worked gramming to all member libraries. with patrons by phone and email, and “One of the largest services we prosuggested braille and audio materials, vide are delivery services five days a credits this experience for broadening week,” NLS Director Caroline Ashby Joan whitney her perspective of library services. said. “We enable libraries to share Payson co-founder and owner In 2014 she was hired as assistant resources with one another. So when a new York Mets director of the NLS. “I wanted to come patron in Levittown wants to use a book back home and serve a community closonly owned by the Elmont library, we’ll er to my heart,” Ashby said. In 2019 she pick it up from Elmont, sort it in our was promoted to director. facility and send it to Levittown the next NLS delivers more than materials to day for the patron to check out. grace local libraries. Technology is a major “We save Nassau taxpayers thousands hartigan aspect of its service, as it provides abstract of dollars a year,” Ashby added, “by expressionist painter libraries with broadband internet serresource-sharing this way.” vice and organizes the shared-material Ashby, a native of Port Washington, influential women catalog. The online catalog allows any began her library career with the New on long island cardholder in the county to view materiYork Public Library while studying for a als available at system branches. master’s in library and information sciNLS offers continuing education for library staff. ences at the Pratt Institute. “I was a volunteer in the adult literacy center as a tutor,” she recalled. “These “We provide training to library trustees on their govwere people from their 40s to their 70s who’d made it ernance responsibilities, we provide training to library administrators on management and legal comthat far without real literacy skills.” At the center, Ashby built relationships with pliance topics, and training for public-facing staff on patrons and learned about the challenges they faced, outreach and best practices,” Ashby explained. such as a lack of technology skills. She decided to Through its networking opportunities, she added, the teach those as well, helping with internet browsing, NLS encourages librarians to “learn from one another setting up emails and teaching them Microsoft. so the service provided at public libraries in Nassau

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Caroline Ashby, director of the Nassau Library System, with Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra at the 2025 Library Advocacy Day in Albany. can be as consistent as possible.” She also leads NLS’s advocacy work, connecting with local and state elected officials to ensure that libraries receive the funding and support available. “The more NLS can do to support member libraries,” Ashby said, “the more freedom those libraries have to serve their communities in close, responsive ways.”

Opening doors for the next generation of women By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

A leader helping Long Island girls find their voices traces that mission back to a childhood shaped by an immigrant’s perseverance and a belief that girls deserve the same opportunities to lead and succeed. Now, as executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, Patricia Charlemagne works to expand opportunities and leadership pathways for girls across the region. Charlemagne, 52, grew up in Queens before her family moved to Baldwin when she was 11. Now she lives in Baldwin with her husband of 15 years, Frank, and their two children, Alix, 13, and Taylor, 11. Her parents, immigrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, prioritized education above everything else. Growing up in a working-class immigrant household, Charlemagne said she was surrounded by opportunities that helped shape her interests and ambitions. “Education continues to be the most important thing to my family,” she said. “They were very committed to my education.” Despite her family’s modest means, she took part in activities including ballet and piano lessons, afterschool sports and school programs focused on the visual and performing arts. At the time, she said, she didn’t fully realize the sacrifices her family made to provide those opportunities. Those experiences later reinforced her belief that all children — regardless of economic background — deserve access to activities that help them grow and thrive. After graduating from high school, Charlemagne attended Wesleyan University, where she earned a

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Patricia Charlemagne at the Girls Inc. of Long Island fall gala in November, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the organization. bachelor’s degree before following it with a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. During her studies, she developed an interest in how laws and workplace systems treated women differently, particularly women of color — which eventually led her to a career in nonprofit leadership.

Girls Inc. offers girls mentorship, leadership development and exposure to career pathways often dominated by men. Industries such as the trades and technology still have a relatively low representation of women, she said, something she hopes to change by introducing girls to those fields early. “My journey to Girls Inc. of Long Island has been a full recognition that when girls are given resources, when girls are given opportunities, when girls are made to feel safe and a sense of belonging,” Charlemagne said, “there is no limit to what they can do.” In addition to youth programming, the organization has begun partnering with companies working to diversify their workforces. The goal, she said, is to help businesses create environments in which women feel supported and encouraged to pursue careers in under-represented fields. Charlemagne believes women and girls should be included when decisions are made, rather than having programs and policies created for them without their input. Her perspective has been shaped by challenges she has faced as a woman in the workforce, including disparities in pay and having her ideas overlooked. “You share an idea and no one hears it,” she said. “Then a man repeats the idea, and all of a sudden it makes perfect sense.” Those experiences, she said, reinforced the importance of helping girls develop confidence and learn to advocate for themselves. For Charlemagne, empowering girls also means encouraging women to support one another and prioritize their well-being. “Take care of yourself first,” she said. “You cannot do anything for anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.”

things to know about women’s history month Chris Colucci ccolucci@liherald.com

For nearly 40 years, the U.S. has used the month of March to commemorate National Women’s History Month. While women makeup just over 50 percent of the population, their fight for equality on all fronts — economic, social and political — has been a constant. The annual acknowledgment highlights the impact made by women across the country.

It began as a day, then a week, then a month

The national recognition has international roots The American celebration of Women’s History Month began somewhat informally, without official government support, as National Women’s History Day in the early 1900s. Early advocates for women’s rights created the day to bring attention to key issues, including suffrage — the right to vote — in 1909. The idea spread quickly and, by 1913, European countries including Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland were celebrating International Women’s Day. The international counterparts used the day in similar fashion — raising awareness of women’s issues and holding rallies to protest unfair treatment. On March 8, 1917, the Petrograd Women’s March took place in Petrograd, Russia (now Saint Petersburg), protesting food shortages during WWI.

National Women’s Day, Feb. 28, was first recognized in 1909. After gaining traction across the globe and shifting into the month of March, American interest in the celebration expanded in 1980 when President Jimmy Carter declared the first Women’s History Week — the week containing March 8. By 1986, individual states took the opportunity to increase awareness further, spurring President Ronald Reagan to officially declare Women’s History Month in 1987. “From earliest times, women have helped shape our Nation,” Reagan wrote in a Presidential proclamation. “Historians today stress all that women have meant to our national life, but the rest of us too should remember, with pride and gratitude, the achievements of women throughout American history.”

This year’s theme: “Shaping a Sustainable Future” Women’s History Month isn’t only a chance to support women-owned businesses, celebrate local women in political positions, or learn about an array of historical figures. Each year has a specific theme chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance — a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to promote women’s history throughout the United States. The 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The aim is to honor women who create long-term sustainability in multiple arenas — environmental, economic, educational, and societal. Previous themes include “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” in 2025 and “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” in 2024.

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Baldwin gets crafty for St. Patrick’s Day at BPL Baldwin residents gathered at the Baldwin Public Library on March 2 for a St. Patrick’s Day ribbon wreath craft workshop held in the library’s newly unveiled second-floor community room. Librarian Elly Muller led the demonstration, showing participants how to create a festive, rustic tied-ribbon wreath using supplies provided by the library. Tables were filled with ribbons, wreath frames and crafting supplies as friends and families worked side by side to assemble their decorations. Participants tied colorful ribbons onto wreath forms to create festive pieces inspired by the Irish tricolor. The newly opened second-floor community room provided a bright setting for the workshop, giving

participants plenty of space to spread out their ribbons, wreath forms and other crafting supplies. The event was one of many seasonal craft programs hosted by the Baldwin Public Library throughout the year, offering residents opportunities to learn new skills while celebrating holidays and traditions. The workshop gave community members a chance to prepare for the upcoming holiday while enjoying a fun and creative evening together. Programs like the wreath workshop allow residents to gather, learn a new craft and celebrate seasonal traditions with neighbors. — Allyson Ferrari

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Elly Muller, a Baldwin Public Library librarian, demonstrated how to create an Irish ribbon wreath for Jane Policastro and Patricia Young on March 2.

Aileen Nathan proudly displayed the full, fluffy Irish wreath she created during the craft workshop last Monday.

Jane Policastro enjoyed creating her Irish ribbon wreath at the Baldwin Public Library.

Tables in the second floor community room at the Baldwin Public Library were filled with ribbons, wreaths, string and scissors as friends gathered to craft and share plenty of laughter during the creative workshop. The festive activity highlighted how crafting together brings out the best in everyone.

Cathleen Coyne poses with the colorful Irish ribbon wreath she created during the craft workshop.

Mother and daughter Tsuey-Shua Young and Patricia Young enjoyed creating festive Irish wreaths during the St. Patrick’s Day ribbon wreath craft workshop at the Baldwin Public Library last week.

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Bruce Revels III, 18, recently published his debut historical fiction novel inspired by the life of his third-great grandfather, Hiram Revels. To celebrate the release of “The Black Senator: Sons of Struggle” he hosted a launch event at the BPL on March 7. At left, Revels (center) joined by friends, family and supporters during the event. Maureen Lennon/Herald

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Local officials are marking Women’s History Month by encouraging residents to donate essential supplies for women and children experiencing homelessness. Debra Mulé, alternate deputy minority leader of the Nassau County Legislature, and Scott M. Davis, who both represent parts of Baldwin, are partnering with local libraries and a recreation center to host a month-long supply drive benefitting Bethany House, a local nonprofit org anization that suppor ts women and mothers with children facing homelessness. The drive runs through March 31, with donations accepted during regular business hours at the Baldwin Public Library, the Freeport Memorial Library, the Oceanside Library and the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. Organizers are asking donors to contribute paper goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins and paper plates or cups; cleaning supplies including garbage bags, disinfectant wipes, cleaning spray and sponges; and nonperishable food items. All donations will go to Bethany House, which operates shelters in Baldwin and Roosevelt. The organization provides a safe environment for women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness while helping them work toward stability and independence. Through trauma-informed services, health care support and dedicated case management, Bethany House assists families in finding permanent housing and improving access to education and employment opportunities. “Compassion drives the mission of Bethany House, where their diligent team does outstanding work to help women and children in Nassau County emerge from the greatest challenges of their lives,” Mulé said. “By working with Legislature Davis and our community partners, we can honor Women’s History Month by making a real difference in the lives of local families.” Davis echoed the sentiment, saying the drive is an opportunity for the community to support families in need. “It is imperative to support their efforts and equip them with resources to aid Nassau County’s most vulnerable families,” he said. “I encourage everyone to give what they can.”

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The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team fell one game short in its quest for a conference tournament spot last season and is determined this spring to be on the championship stage. The Pride were picked to finish fifth in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll, which would leave it once again on the outside looking in for reaching the four-team league playoffs. Hofstra placed fifth last year with a 4-4 CAA mark to finish one game behind Elon for the final tourney spot. “We want to do everything we can to get into the CAA playoffs to give us an opportunity to play for the CAA championship, and an opportunity to win and get into the NCAA tournament,” said 14th-year Hofstra head coach Shannon Smith. “The only way to do that is by playing a very competitive non conference schedule to prepare us for a conference play.” Leading the charge to bring Hofstra into the postseason is red-shirt junior attacker Nikki Mennella, who tallied 99 points on the strength of 62 goals and 37 assists last year. The reigning 2025 CAA Attacker of the Year registered six goals and seven draw controls in a 14-8 win at Marist on Feb. 26. “She is a warrior out there on the field,” said Smith of Mennella, a USA Lacrosse preseason All-American selection who registered 24 goals and 11 assists through Hofstra’s first seven games. “She’s electric and has and can shoot the ball very well but more importantly she celebrates her teammates’ success even that much more and gets so excited for their big plays and goals, which is really fun to see.” The Pride also returned sophomore attacker Kayleigh Bender, who was named the CAA Rookie of the Year as a freshman after recording 41 points on 31 goals and 10 assists. The Huntington High School product tallied a season-

Nikki Mennella found the back of the net 62 times last spring and tallied 99 points. high four goals in Hofstra’s 12-7 Valentine’s Day victory at Quinnipiac. Hofstra’s offense has featured multiple scoring weapons early in the season including junior midfielder Natalie DeMeo (10 goals) and junior attacker Kristen Redding (seven goals). Freshmen Charli Joyce and Shannon Steck, a Massapequa native and Saint Anthony’s graduate, have also shown offensive potential early in their collegiate careers. The defense is anchored by junior defender Christine Dannenfelser, who was named to the All-CAA First Team as a sophomore with 42 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers along with 58 draw controls. “She’s everywhere on the field,” said

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Massapequa native Luchianna Cardello patrols the crease for the Pride. Rutgers on Feb. 28.. “She is a senior so she has seen all sorts of different game scenarios and different shots.” Hofstra opens up CAA play at home this Saturday against Elon at noon before hosting Ivy League Power Princeton Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The Pride conclude the CAA regular season at home on April 25 against William & Mary before what they hope will be a conference semifinal game the following week on April 30 hosted by defending league champion Stony Brook.

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By Karen Bloom ith hints of spring beginning to emerge (or so we hope), St. Patrick’s Day arrives like a cheerful burst of green, bringing with it a welcome dose of celebration and comfort. The beloved holiday is about more than festive attire and lively parades — it’s a chance to gather with family and friends, savor time-honored traditions and, of course, enjoy the rich flavors of Irish cooking. From the hearty satisfaction of corned beef and cabbage to the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked soda bread, St. Patrick’s Day offers the perfect excuse to bring a little Irish spirit into the kitchen. Naturally, no St. Patrick’s Day table would be complete without one of Ireland’s most beloved staples: Irish soda bread. This simple, satisfying quick bread — made with baking soda rather than yeast — has been a household favorite for generations. Whether you prefer the classic loaf or a modern twist, such as soda bread muffins, there’s a version to suit every taste and skill level. Best of all, it’s easy to make, making it a perfect recipe to add to your seasonal repertoire.

Classic Irish Soda Bread The “real” Irish soda bread consists simply of flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. At the other end of the spectrum is Americanized Irish soda bread, a white, sweet, cake-like confection filled with raisins or currants and caraway seeds. Both are equally delicious! • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk • Salted butter (preferably Kerrygold) Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine thoroughly. Using a wooden spoon, make a well in the

center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients in the well. Use the wooden spoon to gently stir the ingredients together, starting at the center of the bowl and slowly working out. The dough will be very shaggy, that’s perfect! Lightly flour a work surface, and pour the dough out onto the surface. Use your hands to gently knead the dough about 4 times, until it comes together, and the surface is slightly smoother. Use the palms of yours hands to shape into a round loaf. Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle the top with flour. Use a sharp chefs knife to slash a large X on the top of the dough. Transfer right away to the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450°. Lower the temperature to 400°F, rotate the pan 180° in the oven, and bake for another 25-30 minutes until deeply golden brown. Allow the bread to cool for at least 20 minutes, then serve warm with salted butter.

Irish-American Soda Bread This classic quick bread recipe also brings great taste into your home. • 5 cups all purpose flour • 1 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, room temperature • 2 1/2 cups raisins • 3 tablespoons caraway seeds • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk • 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously butter heavy ovenproof 10- to 12-inch-diameter skillet with 2- to 2 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk first five ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Whisk buttermilk and egg in medium bowl to blend. Add to dough; using wooden spoon, stir just until well incorporated (dough

will be very sticky). Transfer dough to prepared skillet; smooth top, mounding slightly in center. Using small sharp knife dipped into flour, cut 1-inch-deep X in top center of dough. Bake until bread is cooked through and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool bread in skillet 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in foil; store at room temperature.) Serve with hot tea and organic jam, Irish stew, traditional Irish cabbage dishes, or enjoy on its own!

The Grammy-nominated global music sensation returns with their new tour, Celtic Woman — A New Era. The show, featuring Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, Ciara Ní Mhurchú, and new singer Caitríona Sherlock, fuses the ensemble’s signature sound with fresh orchestrations, dynamic stage production, and a contemporary spark that honors Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage while embracing Celtic Woman’s continued evolution. The concert promises to be a mesmerizing blend of timeless tradition and modern storytelling, a spellbinding tribute to the enduring power of Irish music and the extraordinary talents of the performers. Audiences can expect an unforgettable and energetic evening with renowned and breathtaking harmonies, stirring original compositions, and instrumental virtuosity brought to life, reflecting the vibrancy of modern Ireland and its heritage.

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Cheese Soda Bread This modern savory twist is another winner. • 2 1/2 cups flour • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons caraway seed • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, ground • 1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese • 2 eggs • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and seasonings in large bowl. Stir in cheese. Set aside. Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Tip: This recipe also lends itself well to a muffin version. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 2025 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Josh Joplin with Jeffrey Gaines lternative rock mainstay Josh Joplin returns to the stage for an intimate, can’t-miss evening alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines at My Father’s Place. Joplin spotlights songs from his latest full-length release, GpYr (“gap year”), a deeply personal project that arrives after a 12-year hiatus. It marks a bold new chapter in Joplin’s career. A deeply personal project, it’s an introspective musical journey that, via Joplin’s own experiences, allows us to ponder all of life’s transitions. Jeffrey Gaines brings his own brand of soul-baring musicianship, heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. Armed with little more than his voice and an acoustic guitar, He’s built an international following on the strength of his deeply felt lyrics. His stripped-down sets create an atmosphere that is at once intimate and electrifying.

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. $43. My Father’s Place 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Tickets available at mfpproductions.com.

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Residents are invited to attend the Baldwin Civic Association’s general membership meeting to discuss local issues, hear community updates and connect with neighbors. The meeting at Baldwin High School provides an opportunity for attendees to share concerns, ask questions and stay informed about initiatives impacting the Baldwin community.

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The weather during the month of March can be described as coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. Families are invited to join the Green Teens at Long Island Children’s Museum in welcoming spring. Explore what happens during the change of seasons at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.

• Where: 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 855-8824

Symphony of Hope This special performance celebrates the power of music to unite people of all faiths and backgrounds. Paganini Competition winner Simon Zhu performs as principal soloist, with rising star Jeffrey Dokken conducting. The program also includes a major work by Long Island composer Alexey Shor, joined by a local choir for an evening of reflection, resilience and hope. Violins of Hope, a collection of restored instruments owned and played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust — some performed in ghettos and concentration camps, others belonging to musicians who did not survive are featured. Proceeds support the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Molloy University and Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Pete the Cat,” the charming musical based on the book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Life is certainly an adventure for Pete, no matter where he winds up. The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon; also March 15, March 18-19 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Three Italian Tenors

Direct from Rome, the Three Italian Tenors stop at Tilles Center on their North American Tour debut. Everyone will be captivated by Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini, and Alessandro Fantoni accompanied by pianist Fabrizio Mocata. Their salute to the great Italian tenors — Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso — is an exhilarating and unique musical event. It features original arrangements and universally loved Italian songs and tenor arias, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style. From “Nessun Dorma” to “O Sole Mio” to “That’s Amore” and more, the trio perform the songs that define Italian musical brilliance. You will be swept away by operatic gems like “E lucevan le stelle, “ “La donna è mobile” and “Nessun dorma,” alongside timeless Neapolitan songs such as “Torna a Surriento,” “’O surdato ’nnammurato” and “Funiculì Funiculà.” Their repertoire also includes romantic ballads like “Musica Proibita” and “Dicitencello vuje,” a tribute to Dean Martin with Volare, and a lively piano medley of popular Italian tunes — all culminating in a thrilling celebration of vocal artistry and Italian musical heritage. You’re sure to be enthralled by the stunning program that voyages through • Where: LIU Post campus, nostalgia with favorite memorable classics. Experience their rich vocals, heartfelt 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville emotion and the golden tradition of Italian vocal artistry. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

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Defensive Driving Course

Baldwin Public Library hosts a Defensive Driving class. Open to all drivers, this course may be used to reduce auto insurance premiums and/or points on a driver’s record. Fee is $35, payable at registration by check or money order only, made out to Martin Hirschfield. One check per registrant. Registration required and must be completed in person. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: All day • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Candlelight Celtic Bask in the ambience of softglowing candles and Irish melodies in this intimate evening performance on the Adelphi University stage. Surrounded by the soft, warm glow of over 1,000 candles, world champion Irish dancer Scott Doherty and Irish musician Chris Smith, along with their band, bring classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to life. You’ll be immersed in a one-ofa-kind enchanting atmosphere, filled with the soul-stirring melodies of Ireland, as the beauty of Irish music and the intimacy

of candlelight come together in perfect harmony. • Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or (516) 877-4000

Pi Day: Where Math Meets Mayhem! Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a wacky, wonder-filled celebration of everyone’s favorite infinite number! Grab your goggles, get ready for the ultimate Pie Toss Party and help us make math history in the messiest, most hilarious way possible. Come for the numbers, stay for the splatter, because at the museum, learning is as fun (and as messy) as you make it! • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800

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Make Shamrock Shakes

Baldwin Public Library invites kids in K-3 and grades 4-7 to create candy kabobs and decorate shake cups using icing, sprinkles and cereal before

enjoying a green vanilla ice cream shake in the children’s arts and crafts room. Registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.; 3-4 p.m. grades K-3 • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Oceanside Chorale welcomes new members

The Oceanside Chorale seeks new members in all sections to sing in their next concert.,“Going to the Movies, on June 7, at Fulton Avenue School. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. • Where: Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave. • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. • Contact: Marie at: (516) 459-8513 or email oceansidechorale@gmail.com

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Adult Baking Class

Baldwin Public Library hosts a baking workshop Decorate spring-themed “bird in a nest” sugar cookies during this

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800

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Dueling Pianos Night

Baldwin Fire Department’s Hose Company One hosts an evening of live dueling pianos, featuring interactive performances. Guests can request songs and sing along to hits from every decade. Admission includes unlimited beer, wine and soda, light snacks and door prizes, with a 50/50 drawing. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. $50 per person; purchase online through ticketleap. com or through a Hose Company One member. • Where: 2386 Grand Ave. • Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m. • Contact: hoseonebfd.org

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Let’s Meet And Network On Long Island

Join in this community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening. Free and fun. Separate checks. RSVP needed. • Where: Oceanside IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road • Time: 6-8 p.m. • Contact: Register at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

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News briefs Baldwin High School’s Mathletes team recently showcased its academic talents at the annual Nassau Math Tournament at Hofstra University, where 22 students represented the district in a day of challenging competition. The students competed in three events — grade-level competitions, Mathletics and a team challenge — alongside more than 600 student mathematicians from across Nassau County. The team is led by advisors Stacey Levine and Rina Adams, who praised the dedication of the students. “The Mathletes are extremely dedicated and work incredibly hard, and we are honored to serve as their coaches,” Levine and Adams said. Through the Mathletes Club, students regularly participate in competitions across Long Island, solving complex math problems in timed environments that encourage teamwork and critical thinking. Senior Luna Questelles earned special recognition, placing among the Top 20 seniors in Nassau County for individual scoring.

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Baldwin High School students competed in the Nassau County Science Olympiad West Regional Tournament at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale on Feb. 7.

Baldwin H.S. excels at Nassau Science Olympiad Students from Baldwin High School recently participated in the Nassau County Science Olympiad West Regional Tournament at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale. They competed against 41 strong teams from western Nassau schools and the Baldwin students engaged in over 20 sciencerelated challenges. Under the guidance of their advisors, Joseph Denninger and Lindsey Stevens, who have served as advisors since the 2021– 2022 school year, the two Baldwin teams earned medals by ranking among the top eight finishers in their respective events. Samantha Desantos and Ariana Foster-Guy

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1. Carefully inspect all general and special provisions in bid documents. 2. Complete all forms. Be sure to sign in ink in all required places 3. One (1) Original and two (2) copies of the bid proposal must be submitted. 4. Bidder must include (1) Original and (2) copies of a completed W-9 form with their bid submission. 5. All materials submitted to the district pursuant to this bid shall become the property of the cooperative and will not be returned to the bidder. The bidder is responsible for making its own copies of any or all parts of this document for its file. 6. Bid proposals must be

presented in a sealed envelope addressed to: Business Office Baldwin Union Free School District 960 Hastings Street Baldwin, New York 11510 Baldwin Union Free School District Cooperative Bid: Contract for Roof Repair BID 018-2026/27 7. Bids will be received until 11:00 am, prevailing time on Friday March 27th 2026 at the Baldwin Union Free School District, Business Offices located at 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York 11510. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. The Bid name shall be clearly written on the front of the envelope. 8. All questions, requests for clarification or information about the bid specifications or any question related to the bid must be submitted in writing no later than three(3) days prior to the scheduled bid opening - i.e., no later than 3pm on March 24 2026. All questions or requests for clarification or information should be submitted to: Russ Randazzo Baldwin Union Free School District 960 Hastings Street Baldwin, New York 11510 158818

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he U.S. men’s hockey team’s 2-1 sudden death, overtime win over Canada to win the Olympic gold medal set off a wave of patriotism that few people anticipated. There was, of course, the usual hope of victory when the Americans won their first four games in Italy. That hope increased when they advanced to the final against Canada, the clear favorite. It wasn’t a David vs. Goliath match like the fabled 1980 Miracle on Ice, in which an American team comprising a bunch of amateur college kids defeated the Soviet Union, which was acknowledged to be the overwhelming favorite. But this year’s gold medal game, too, was an instant classic. The winning goal came less than two minutes into overtime on a rocket-like shot by Jack Hughes. There was exultation among the American fans in the arena, and the many millions watching on TV across the country. On the ice, the players were euphoric, overcome with absolute joy. The exuberant Hughes topped it all off

by giving credit to his teammates and exclaiming, “I love the USA. I’m so proud to be an American!” His words were obviously genuine and sincere — a raw, unfiltered expression of Americanism that would have had a visceral impact on many Americans at any event. But they came against the backdrop of other American Olympians criticizing the United States and President Trump. The attacks by these athletes against their own country on foreign soil, at an international event, infuriated and disappointed countess Americans regardless of whether or not they supported the president. The reaction of many progressives in politics and the media was that these statements were merely free speech. No one, of course, was denying that the athletes had the right to say what they did. But just because you have the right to say something doesn’t make it right. Nor should you say it in another country, when you’re representing the United States. Whenever I traveled overseas as a congressman, I never said a critical word about my country or the president, whether he was Democrat or Republi-

can. I believe that politics stops at the water’s edge. Besides, I can think of no country that offers more opportunity for more people or has done more good for the world than the United States. For whatever the reasons, the several days after the Olympics ended saw a wave of unabashed patriotism and expressions of love of country spread across the land. It peaked when Trump presented the hockey team at his State of the Union address. And then Hughes got a heartwarming welcome when he returned to play his first home game for the New Jersey Devils. Unfortunately, there were the naysayers. An op-ed in The New York Times claimed that the American had allowed themselves to be politicized, and had gone from heroes to zeros. The genesis of the criticism of the players was their acceptance of Trump’s invitation to visit the White House and be his guests at the State of the Union. The invitation had been made by way of FBI Director Kash Patel, who had celebrated with the players in the locker room and held his phone so they could hear Trump’s congratulations. The president’s call to the locker room was described as a political intru-

obody complained about Herb Brooks’s chat with Jimmy Carter in 1980.

sion, though it’s customary for presidents to make such calls. When President Jimmy Carter called to congratulate the 1980 gold medal winners, Coach Herb Brooks not only accepted the call, but also told Carter he supported his controversial decision to boycott that summer’s Olympics in Moscow. Back then there wasn’t a word of complaint from the media. Though Trump also invited the American women’s gold medal-winning hockey team to the White House and the State of the Union, he was assailed for prefacing the invite with the friendly jibe, “I guess I have to invite the women.” Talk about political correctness run amuck! Lighten up! Similarly, there was the criticism that the men were the object of more public acclaim than the women, ignoring the fact that the women’s team had been favored from the start and has now won three gold medals since 1998, while the men hadn’t won in 46 years. We must put aside stridency and needless political division to enjoy such moments of national patriotism, and celebrate that we are fortunate to live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. USA! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the Nassau Herald marks its centennial, I hope to light at least one candle on the birthday cake. I have been opinionator-in-residence for over four decades, in addition to my duties as editor for many years. That would be roughly 2,236 columns. A while ago I reconciled to the fact that when you write a column for 40-something years, some will be good, most will be good enough and some will miss the mark — any mark. And very occasionally, you hit one out of the park. I have written every week, through the ’80s, ’90s and and up to today, commenting on the news and chronicling my kids’ school years, our family vacations in the wilds of Montana, the life and times of our dogs and the adventures of my good-natured husband, who has tolerated my writing about everything from his red golf pants to his ongoing fight with pancreatic cancer. A longtime weekly column becomes a

history of its time. I wrote in heavy black ink about the World Trade Center attacks, Hurricane Sandy, presidential elections, fashion trends, diets and riots, and with a finer-tipped pen I wrote about my family, eventually including eulogies for my mother and father and more than one friend. My column has been my space to figure out what I think about this world and how to be a good neighbor in our community. I’ve tried to use my 750 words each week to promote serious debate. My outlook, supporting diversity and women’s rights, reflects what I believe. Not everyone agrees, and I have the letters to prove it. In recent years, some have gotten ugly, like so much dark current flowing through our media. I can recall, at the beginning of my newspaper career, cutting and pasting printed stories on boards, each one a page of the paper. If the story didn’t fit, you just cut a paragraph or two from the bottom. Thus the importance of the first sentence or two, known as the lede, and the first three paragraphs, which basically told the story. I was hired away from the late South Shore Record, owned by the indomitable

Florence Schwartzberg, by Leatrice Spanierman, the Herald’s brilliant editor in chief and a natural news writer. Leatrice was socially, intellectually and emotionally intertwined with the Herald brand. We turned out big local papers in those days at our Lawrence headquarters. Our team wrote 10 to 20 local stories every week, and our motto was, “Everything that happens anywhere in the world has a Five Towns angle.” And it was true. If a ship hit an iceberg in Antarctica, for sure there was someone who knew someone on board. This is all to say that local newspapers are essential to a functioning democracy, and I am grateful to have enjoyed this golden age of local journalism. This is also to say that across the country, small papers are closing. The loss of a reliable local news source has many consequences for a community. One is the inability to monitor the actions of government agencies and elected officials. Subscribe to and read and advertise in our papers. We need to mind what’s going on in our schools, and to do that we need reporters to monitor the board meetings, and to do that we need to pay

verything that happens anywhere in the world has a local angle.

them. Local papers cover everything from potholes to parades. The obituaries are their guiding light, reflecting a community’s past, reminding us of the special ties that bind friends and neighbors together. When you wanted the scoop on how the blizzards of 2026 affected our schools and roadways, you read about it in the Herald. Wonder why the athletic fields at Lawrence High School are still closed? Want to know what Peter King said about “bipartisanship”? Do you know which Long Beach native won gold at the Olympics? Open the Herald. If you have property tax grievances or worry about the electric grid in your area, read the Herald and find the facts you need to better understand the issues facing Long Islanders now. The dailies look at news through a wide-angle lens; our focus is narrow. I love being a part of this news-gathering and opinion-formulating enterprise. From my perch, I focus inward, on family and life issues, and sometimes outward, on the political and social forces that unite and divide us. It’s a wonderful job, getting to tell the ongoing story of our American democracy. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

BALDWIN HERALD — March 12, 2026

A heart-stopping hockey victory was marred by politics

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Hundreds of students are sick, unseen, left behind

hat if we told you that in every school district across Long Island, an average of 200 students are silently suffering from a condition that has left them barely able to get out of bed? That these children miss school at more than twice the rate of their peers? That they are twice as likely to struggle to learn, concentrate and remember? What if we told you that these students suffer from depression at three times the rate of their healthy schoolmates? That, unlike the flu, their illness doesn’t dissipate with rest and time, and in many cases gets worse? That it can take months or years for a family to find a doctor who understands the disorder — and that when they do, that doctor often has no treatment to offer? If we told you a crisis of that scale was playing out in every Long Island school district, you would expect emergency meetings of school boards, action from Albany and, at minimum, that someone in a position of authority was paying attention. Yet, tragically, this crisis is real, and almost no one is paying attention. An estimated 25,000 children across Long Island are living with long Covid — the little-understood condition that develops when a Covid-19 infection does not fully resolve. Formally known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, it is defined as symptoms that persist or newly arise more than three months after infection — and many of the 23 million Americans with long Covid have been suffering for over half a decade. “Long haulers” experience a unique combination of more than 200 potential symptoms, including crushing fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, pain with

no clear origin, and immune dysfunction that standard blood tests cannot detect. The National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative determined that roughly 4 percent of children who contracted Covid-19 later develop the condition — translating to 200 students per district in Long Island’s 125 school districts. And because Covid continues to circulate, new cases are being added every day. Harvard economists have estimated the total cost of long Covid to the United States at $3.7 trillion. For a family with a seriously affected child, navigating years of visits to specialists, lost parental income and insurance companies that routinely deny claims, the financial burden can easily reach six figures. This is not a minor post-pandemic inconvenience. It is one of the largest ongoing public health and economic crises in American history. A situation of this magnitude should be impossible to miss. School boards should have data. Superintendents should have plans. Doctors should have answers. Instead, these children are largely invisible — and the reasons are worth understanding. Long Covid carries no definitive diagnostic test, its symptoms overlap with conditions doctors are quicker to define, and families often spend a year or more cycling through specialists without answers. Many of these families suffer quietly at home, unaware of others going through the same thing, with no community, no organized voice, no constituency demanding to be heard. Parents describe a particular kind of helplessness. They watch a child who was active, engaged and social withdraw from everything that once defined them. They fight insurance companies, drain

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letters News literacy should be required in schools To the Editor: As a superintendent and a proud educator for over 25 years, I couldn’t agree more with the editorial in the Feb. 26-March 4 issue, “Long Island students need news literacy.” In fact, I believe it should be mandated in all K-12 school districts. In today’s digital world, especially in the age of A.I., where fake images and misleading headlines often come across as “authentic,” developing strong news literacy skills is more important than ever. With a competitive 24-hour “breaking news” cycle coupled with the constant flow of social media feeds, the singular, more traditional news sources are long gone. Now audiences, including young and impressionable adolescents, often rely on media outlets and websites that may be unverified or deceptive.

savings and search online late at night for anything that might help. They sometimes pursue ineffective — and dangerous — therapies offered by unscrupulous people preying on their desperation. More than anything, they wait for a return to normalcy that medicine has not yet figured out how to deliver. Teachers watch capable students quietly disappear. The hand that was always first in the air goes still, and half-done work replaces finished assignments. Without the training to recognize the symptoms of long Covid, too many educators mistake it for disengagement or a behavioral problem. It is neither. Children are being left behind in ways that cannot always be recovered — the reading level never reached, the travel team never made, the Homecoming never attended, the college essay never written. Childhood has a timeline, and long Covid does not respect it. If your child has been struggling since a Covid infection — however mild or even asymptomatic — long Covid may be the explanation no one has yet offered. Ask your pediatrician. Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, Northwell Health and Stony Brook University Hospital all have long Covid clinics — worldclass resources waiting to help, right in our backyard. This Sunday, March 15, is Long Covid Awareness Day. But awareness without action is futile. So let’s commit to making this the year long Covid gets the recognition, coverage and funding it so sorely needs. Our children deserve nothing less. Are you or your child suffering from long Covid? We want to hear your story, which we will keep anonymous. Email us at longcovid@liherald.com.

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or the past two months, many skeptics of the administration of New york City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been anticipating an exodus of residents because of the new mayor’s policies. For now, anyone who tells you that people are leaving New york City in droves is indulging in wishful thinking. But it’s useful to examine Mamdani’s short history to see what he’s doing and whether there are any warning signs ahead. First of all, it’s worth talking about trends when it comes to people leaving the city and the state. Overall, the state is losing population due to the high cost of living and people’s desire to live in warmer climates. in the case of New york City, the only numbers available to date are from July 2024. At that point the city had gained 87,000 new residents in the previous year, the result, demographers explained, of a combination of an increase in the birth rate and wealthy

people from other parts of the world continuing to come to the Big Apple. The international arrivals are the well-to-do who buy high-cost apartments and buildings. Take a trip to Manhattan’s 57th Street and you’ll find towering buildings with breathtaking Central Park views. New york is a very attractive place for these bigmoney people who can’t find the kind of attractions they’re seeking in their native countries. Mamdani has appointed many people who have had previous government experience at the federal and state level. his first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan, was my chief of staff in the Assembly when i was chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and the budget director for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Fuleihan is smart, and knows the city’s fiscal issues. The mayor was fortunate to be able to keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and she’ll stay as long as he doesn’t meddle in police operations. The recent snowstorms were a big test for Mamdani, but by the second big storm, last month, the cleanup was a lot smoother. Snowstorms have always

Letters The ability to critically analyze and question the information we encounter is no longer optional; it’s an essential life skill. This is why the Baldwin Union Free School District has implemented a robust news and media literacy curriculum for several years now. Beginning in sixth grade, news literacy skills are embedded into our middle and high school social studies and English coursework. Our high school seniors are also required to complete College Civics and News Literacy, a dual-credit course through our partnership with Stony Brook University’s Center for News Literacy. We even hosted a workshop to educate parents about misinformation, since becoming news-literate is important for everyone. News literacy is much more than distinguishing between true and false. Students acquire skills to identify credible sources and misinformation, recognize bias, assess evidence and sources, and critically evaluate the influence of media on individuals and society, including online “trolls.” Teaching these skills in our classrooms prepares students not only for higher education and future careers but also to become thoughtful, informed citizens who are trusted sources of information.

been a big deal in the city, and especially since the days of Mayor John Lindsay. After the first major snowstorm of his administration, the city failed to plow any streets in Queens, and that damaged Lindsay’s reputation for years. And de Blasio had a horrific first snowstorm experience when he decided to keep the plows out of key sections of Manhattan. The most important issue facing the mayor is his multi-billion-dollar budget deficit. Mamdani has suggested that the state allow the city to tax the earnings of millionaires and billionaires, but that proposal has gotten a cold shoulder from gov. Kathy hochul, who’s running for re-election this year. in the past few weeks, a number of progressive groups have been in Albany, pushing for that increase, but any legislation that creates such a tax is sure to be vetoed by the governor. Since the mayor began talking about the deficit, the state has found an extra $1.4 billion that will help the city. One new proposal that would help raise at least another $1 billion is to add more parking meters around the city. That

ut what will a 34-yearold, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget?

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idea might not be very popular, but it’s better than the mayor’s proposed 9.5 percent citywide increase in the real estate tax. There is some support from Albany progressives for the idea, but it would have to get through both houses of the Legislature. So what will a 34-year-old, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget? There is such a thing as cutting some expenditures, though that hasn’t been attempted by any recent mayors. The 2025 city budget was an estimated $112.4 billion. having chaired a legislative fiscal committee, i believe that an honest effort should be made to trim some unnecessary spending in order to persuade the state to help close the city’s budget gap. At this point there hasn’t been any so-called “Mamdani effect.” There are lots of things that could happen, but so far, so good. When you manage a government as large as New york City’s, however, there are many land mines ahead, any one of which could do a new, young mayor in. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

BALDWIN HERALD — March 12, 2026

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