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Fighting back against scams Free seminar aims to protect residents of all ages from scams and thefts being victimized by scams every single day.” Millions of Americans, With scams and identity including thousands of Nassau theft on the rise, a Feb. 9 semi- County residents, are affected nar will aim to help residents by scams each year. According in the 5th Senate District and to a recent survey by AARP, nearby communities protect about 41 percent of adult Amerthemselves from those looking icans, roughly 110 million peoto scam them. The district ple, reported that they have had money stolen encompasses parts through fraud or of East Meadow, misuse of sensitive Wantagh, Seaford, information. Merrick and Bell“The first thing I more. tell people,” McKevThe free event itt said, is “if you will take place at 7 don’t know the p.m. at the Levitnumber, do not pick town Public Library. up. Your doctor’s It is organized by office will leave a S t at e S e n . S t eve vo i c e m a i l . Yo u r R h o a d s , N a s s a u StEVE RhoAdS child will leave a County Legislators State Senator voicemail.” McKevTom McKevitt and itt has done scamKayla Knight, and the Kiwanis Club of Levittown, prevention seminars for the and will feature experts from past five years, he said. “We get the county’s Office of Crime more and more stories all the Victim Advocate, the Family & time about seniors being taken Children’s Association and the for tens of thousands, if not Nassau County Police Depart- hundreds of thousands of dolment. Attendees will learn how lars due to scams,” he added. The Federal Trade Commisto recognize scam red flags, report incidents and recover sion reported that in 2024, consumers lost over $12.5 billion to from fraud. “Whether it’s text messages, fraud and scams — a 25 percent e m a i l s, t e l e p h o n e c a l l s, ” increase over 2023. A broader Rhoads said, “residents are Continued on page 13

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three members of the east Meadow Chamber of Commerce, past president James Skinner, left, 2026 Man of the Year Honoree Richie Krug Jr. and Chamber president Ross Schiller share an appreciation for community-building events and programs.

E.M. Chamber of Commerce celebrates 70th anniversary By JoSEPh d’AlESSANdRo jdalessandro@liherald.com

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce starts the year with a remarkable milestone in celebrating its 70th anniversary, while welcoming this year’s chamber president, Ross Schiller of Ross L. Schiller & Associates P.C., a local real estate, trust and asset protection legal practice. The new executive board will start 2026 strong at its annual Installation of Officers and Directors at the Coral House in Baldwin on Jan. 23.

“This is our 70th year, which is a true milestone,” he said. “The chamber not only looks to the past for guidance, but we look to the future and to all the events the chamber runs throughout the year, and our history really helps define who we are.” Schiller has been a chamber member for seven years in addition to involvement in multiple other community groups including the East Meadow Kiwanis Club. “It’s going to be a nice year for the chamber,” he said. “We’re looking to do many new things, and one of the important things that Continued on page 10

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Hochul approves property tax exemptions Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legisla- across the state. The New York State tion that increases the real property tax Office for the Aging estimates that more relief local governments may offer to than 1.8 million older adults own their senior homeowners, raising the maxi- homes. Greg Olsen, NYSOFA’s acting mum allowable exemption for eligible director, said property taxes are a significant burden for residents living on residents for the first time in decades. The measure, S5175A/A3698A, autho- fixed incomes. “This important law will rizes cities, towns and villages to pro- continue to help older adults remain in the homes and communities vide property tax exempof their choice and keep tions covering up to 65 pertheir vast contributions cent of a home’s assessed within New York State,” he value for seniors who meet said. local income limits and Lawmakers who sponother eligibility requiresored the bill said the highments. Previously, localities er exemption level reflects could offer exemptions of the economic pressures no more than 50 percent. seniors are facing. State State of ficials said the Sen. Leroy Comrie said increase could translate to Kathy hochul many older adults are grapas much as $300 in annual Governor pling with rising housing savings for the average senior if adopted by a local government. costs and inflation. “Signing S5175A Hochul said the goal of the legisla- into law is an important step toward tion is to help older New Yorkers remain restoring real affordability for older in their homes as housing costs rise. adults across New York,” Comrie said. “No New York senior should lose their “This law allows localities to offer up to home because they can no longer afford a 65 percent discount to eligible seniors their property taxes,” she said in a state- so long-time homeowners can remain in ment. “By signing this legislation, we their communities with dignity and are working to make New York more security.” The measure builds on Hochul’s affordable for our seniors on fixed incomes and empowering them to age in broader affordability agenda, which place, at home, in the communities they includes a middle-class tax cut affecting an estimated 8.3 million New Yorkers know and love.” The change could have broad impact and bringing tax rates to their lowest

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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that could bring property tax relief to New York senior homeowners. It allows local governments to raise the maximum allowable exemption for eligible residents. levels in 70 years. Her administration has also expanded the Child Tax Credit to provide up to $1,000 per child under age 4 and up to $500 for school-aged children beginning in 2026. Other recent initiatives include inflation refund checks — up to $200 per person or $400 per fami-

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While ornaments and lights were boxed away for another year, some Wantagh and Seaford residents gave their Christmas trees a second life by turning them into mulch. Several locals joined neighbors from across the South Shore at Echo Park in West Hempstead on Jan. 10 for the Town of Hempstead’s sixth annual Mulchfest. The environmentally friendly event invites residents to drop off their natural Christmas trees to be shredded into nutrient-rich mulch. “Mulchfest has become a cherished tradition in our town, and this year’s event was another great success,” said Town Supervisor John Ferretti. “Residents once again showed their commitment to environmental responsibility by repurposing their Christmas trees in a way that benefits both their own gardens and our community spaces.” Town of Hempstead Parks and Recreation employees oversaw the chipping process and distributed fresh mulch to participants, who were encouraged to take it home for use in gardens or landscaping projects. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, and can improve plant health year-round. In addition to the trees, the town also collected broken-down cardboard for recycling, further supporting its push toward sustainable waste practices. Any leftover mulch won’t go to waste. Officials said it will be used in Town of Hempstead parks for upcoming planting and landscaping, supporting the town’s long-term green goals. Mulchfest promotes eco-friendly practices by preventing discarded trees from going to landfills and repurposing them in ways that benefit the environ-

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Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, and Town Clerk Kate Murray helped a local resident turn his tree into mulch at the town’s 6th Annual Mulchfest. ment, such as improving soil health, retaining moisture, and reducing weeds. Residents still looking to recycle their Christmas trees can do so from Jan. 12-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the town’s extended dropoff location: Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve–the Town of Hempstead’s nature preserve, that boasts trails and panoramic views of the South Shore of

Long Island, along with piers for fishing and a kayak launch. “The Town of Hempstead remains committed to promoting greener, more sustainable programs for our residents,” Ferretti added. “Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s Mulchfest another outstanding community event.”

LIRR, Metro-North set new yearly records The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad capped off 2025 with extraordinary performance and ridership growth, setting new records for both services. The LIRR led the charge with a 9 percent increase in ridership, totaling 81 million customers. In December alone, the railroad hit several milestones, including its highest post-pandemic Saturday ridership with 183,250 riders on Dec. 13, and the highest Sunday ridership since the pandemic with 152,661 riders on Dec. 21. This growth reflects a larger trend throughout the year, as the LIRR reached over 300,000 passengers in a single day on Sept. 24 for the first time since the pandemic. With a 96 percent on-time performance rate, the LIRR also achieved its best reliability score in over a decade, an increase of one percentage point from 2024. Rider satisfaction surged to 81 percent, an 11-point boost from the previous year. Not to be outdone, Metro-North Railroad also posted impressive results. With OTP reaching nearly 98 percent in 2025, Metro-North achieved its highest levels of reliability in recent years. The railroad carried 69 million riders, a 6 percent increase over 2024, with notable spikes in ridership during the winter holiday season. The week of Dec. 15 saw

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In 2025, the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad set record highs for ridership and on-time performance, marking a year of significant growth and improved service for the MTA. Metro-North’s highest post-pandemic ridership, with 827,015 total riders. Metro-North’s “Super-Express” service, launched ahead of schedule on Oct. 5, further enhanced the passenger experience, cutting travel times between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central to under 90 minutes. These gains were part of a larger, region-wide growth in MTA ridership in

2025, which saw nearly 1.9 billion trips across all services, including the subway and buses. Gov. Kathy Hochul praised the MTA’s achievements, highlighting the significant improvements in service and ridership across the system. Reflecting on the milestone year, she emphasized how investments in mass transit are driving both performance and growth, benefit-

ing riders and the broader region. “This is what happens when you invest in mass transit: better service, faster trips, and increasing ridership, benefitting the entire region,” she said “[The year] 2025 was a record-breaking year for the MTA and a great year for riders, who took almost two billion trips, powering the entire region. Transit is the lifeblood of New York, and in 2026, we will build on these results to continue improving service, saving New Yorkers precious time and powering our economy.” Improved reliability and record ridership in 2025 were the result of sustained investments in infrastructure and service enhancements, including a focus on increasing subway and bus frequencies and expanding rail services. On the LIRR, for instance, new schedules and more trains helped accommodate the surge in demand, while Metro-North’s modernized “Super-Express” services added new options for commuters. However, as the MTA looks ahead to 2026, fare hikes are on the horizon. Starting Jan. 4, all MTA services— including the LIRR and Metro-North— will see a price increase. This move is intended to help offset rising operational costs and ensure continued improvements to service and infrastructure. –Brian Kacharaba

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Motorcycle crash kills East Meadow man The Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad reported the details of a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Jan. 6, 2026, at approximately 7:26 a.m. in Hicksville. According to detectives, a 21-year-old man was operating a 2022 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Old Country Road when it was involved in a collision with a 2018 yellow school bus operated by a 66-year-old man. The bus was

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L.I. roots shape Blakeman’s bid for governor By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ & ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO Special to the Herald

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced last month that he would run for governor this year. His bid attracted more media focus when his potential Republican primary contender, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, abruptly dropped out of the race a week before Christmas, and when President Trump endorsed Blakeman the following day. “As I travel around the state, one of the things that stands out is the fact that people are basically unhappy,” Blakeman, 70, told the Herald when asked why he was running. They’re miserable with [Gov.] Kathy Hochul’s leadership.” (Hochul will be challenged in a Democratic primary by Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.) “The economy is doing very badly in many portions of the state,” Blakeman added. “They need job creation, economic development. Communities are unsafe. They want more policing. They want more secure neighborhoods, and they don’t DONALD STEINERT like a lot of the policies that Kathy Hochul has, especially Former classmate, taking away a lot of the control Valley Stream over the schools from parents Central High School and trying to centralize it in Albany.” Blakeman cited a number of the county’s accomplishments under his leadership. The county tax property levy has not changed during his first term. Nassau’s bond rating has been upgraded, and it has been recognized for being a safe place to live with a low poverty rate compared with the rest of the state.

he state is long overdue for a governor like Bruce, and I would love to see it.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced on Dec. 9 that he would run for governor this year, launching a campaign focused on public safety, economic development and opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s policies.

From Valley Stream to county power Blakeman, a lifetime Long Islander, was born in Oceanside in 1955. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School, where he played basketball, and went on to attend Arizona State University and California Western Law School. As an attorney, he focused on real estate, commercial litigation, personal injury, land use, transportation, finance and insurance. In 1993, Blakeman ran for public office for the first time, and was elected to the Hempstead Town Board. Three years later, after the creation of the Nassau County Legislature, the then 41-year-old became the new body’s first presiding officer. Blakeman lost the 1998 race for state comptroller to Democrat Carl McCall, and lost his seat in the Legislature the following year. In 2021 Blakeman was appointed by Gov. George Pataki — the last Republican to hold statewide office — to be a commissioner on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a position he held until 2009. After a failed run at the U.S. Senate and an appointment to the Hempstead Town Board in 2015 — a fullcircle moment for Blakeman — he was selected by Nassau Republicans to challenge Democratic County Executive Laura Curran. He won an extraordinarily tight race by a .35 percent-point margin over the incumbent.

A familiar figure at home Steve Bello, now an executive vice president at Northwell Health, came to know Blakeman through his work at what was then Franklin General Hospital, later renamed Long Island Jewish Valley Stream. Bello, who was the hospital’s president from 2016 to 2019, said his role required close engagement with community leaders and families who had long supported the institution. According to Bello, the Blakeman family was among the most influential supporters

Blakeman, a Valley Stream native, has served as county executive since 2022. He has cited flat property taxes, bond-rating upgrades and public safety initiatives as key accomplishments during his tenure. of the hospital, particularly at times when it faced financial and operational challenges. Bello’s earliest interactions were with Blakeman’s father, Robert Blakeman, who served as a state assemblyman in the 1960s and a member of the board that approved the hospital’s transition to the Northwell system. As Robert’s health declined, Bello said, his son became more involved not only in his care, but also with the broader issues affecting the hospital and the surrounding community. “Bruce had actually been working at that time as an attorney in the area, and had lots of influence with many folks,” Bello recalled. “When there were opportunities for the hospital to do better in one way or

another, where he was getting feedback from the community, [or] if there was an opportunity for the hospital to partner with people, so we could potentially expand our services, Bruce was always helpful … when it just came down to supporting the hospital publicly as a place of really excellent care and great opportunity.” While Blakeman no longer has a formal role with the hospital, Bello said he remains engaged in health care issues and continues to support the institution. “What I know is what that family has done for that community, the hospital, in particular,” Bello said. “If he’s able to translate that really personal, philanthropic and caring kind of sentiment that was evident in his support for the hospital into a larger role for him, politically, he would be wonderful.” Donald Steinert’s connection with Blakeman dates back more than 50 years, to Valley Stream Central High School. Steinert, a Vietnam veteran who returned to finish high school in 1972, at age 20, recalled sharing a business law class with Blakeman. Steinert said that Blakeman treated him with respect at a time when he felt out of place, which Steinert credits with helping him complete his education. Steinert, who now lives in Suffolk County, supports Blakeman’s run for governor, believing his experience as county executive has prepared him for higher office. “I wish the best for his governor’s run,” Steinert said. “The state is long overdue for a governor like Bruce, and I would love to see it.” Not all Valley Stream residents see Blakeman’s candidacy through the same lens. Althea Campbell, who has lived in the village for 21 years, said she remembers Blakeman attending community events. She noted that his presence made him a familiar figure to residents, many of whom have followed his career. Campbell, a lifelong Democrat, said she supports Hochul and disagrees with aspects of Republican leadership. “I have nothing personally against Bruce Blakeman, but [Hochul is] where my vote will go,” Campbell said. “But I think with the right support, anybody can excel, and I’m sure he can make a believer out of me. But the current state of affairs,” she added, referring to the Republican Party, “is a little painful.”

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Clarke navigates challenging road By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com

ASHTON PIERRE-CHARLES CALHOUN Sophomore Basketball AFTER AVERAGING 12 points per game as a freshman last winter, the Colts’ point guard has taken his game to the next level and entered this week among Nassau County’s top five scoring leaders at 22.2 ppg. A career-high 35-point performance in Calhoun’s 67-52 victory over Long Beach Jan. 7 included eight three-pointers and a game-sealing dunk. Pierre-Charles also hit a beyond halfcourt shot to beat the third-quarter buzzer.

games to watch Thursday, Jan. 15 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ................. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainedge at Lynbrook ................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Freeport ................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .......... 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at East Meadow........ 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at Wantagh ............ 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at North Shore .......... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Calhoun............ 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainedge at Lynbrook................. 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16 Boys Basketball: Clarke at Elmont ......................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at Calhoun................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: F-Dale at Massapequa........... 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at V.S. Central ....... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Uniondale at Freeport............. 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at G.City ........... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at South Side .............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Girls Basketball: Elmont at Clarke...................11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Jericho ............11:45 a.m. Boys Basketball: Sewanhaka at Division.........11:45 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hewlett at Garden City .........12:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at East Rock ............. 1:45 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete” High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a winter sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season. Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

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After a tough stretch including Manhasset and South Side, the Clarke boys’ basketball squad is looking to bounce back to the regularly scheduled program. It’s going to entail learning at every corner, not simply how to win, but to be better players. “That was probably the toughest back-to-back in our schedule, probably in the county,” Rams head coach Joe Hasbrouck said. “I was really happy with the way we competed against them, one of our themes going in is trying to work hard and compete against teams where you’re probably considered the underdog.” It’s part of a larger message Hasbrouck has about making a learning opportunity out of anything. “When you don’t have a lot to lose, you can play for what you can get out of it, whether it’s confidence or some chemistry or some toughness or anything like that,” he explained. Hasbrouck maintains a glass-half-full approach and urges the same for his athletes. “I think you learn more from your losses, usually,” he said, before detailing what went right and wrong with his players in a 70-40 loss at Manhasset Jan. 5. “We competed really well for the majority of the game, we played tough, we were playing at full-speed whether it was tight or when it broke open a little bit.” He also recognized that in subsequent games, consistency was something the Rams needed a refresher on. “I can tell, throughout the Manhasset game, [the players] continued to play with confidence despite the score,” Hasbrouck explained. After a 67-33 loss to South Side Jan. 8, Hasbrouck talked with the rest of the Rams how much the work that lies ahead of them he deemed “fixable,” listing examples such as wanting increased energy or communication or toughness on defense and transition. The proof was in the pudding, that

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Justin Montez and the Rams will look to turn the corner following a rough road against Manhasset and South Side. the recipe for success is perfected after losses as much as after wins. A direct example would be when Clarke defeated Carey, 45-41, Dec. 19 for its first conference win. In it, Aayan Mansi had a team-high 18 points, including three shots from beyond the arc. Kai Destine poured in 12 points, including a pair of threes. Justin Montez had 8 points and led the team in rebounds with 11. Yaya Segura put up 5 points and 6 rebounds, and Zachary Barsuakas had two points with 7 assists and a teamleading 4 assists. “Carey was a good win for us,” Hasbrouck said. “We played really hard and we’d been on the road a lot, so that was one of our few home games throughout December. And we played as a unit. We

had the guys share the ball, we had guys play tough on defense, we executed plays when we needed to, so that was a nice win.” Hasbrouck was especially happy with the fact Clarke outscored Carey 18-12 in the third quarter, extending a 3-point lead at halftime to a 9-point lead entering the fourth. “It was nice to see us come out with intent and purpose and dominate,” he said. “We came out in the second half and really executed what we talked about.” Now it’s up to the Rams (4-6 overall, 1-4 in Conference A-V) to continue practicing and execute what’s drilled in the home gym, with a trip to Elmont this Friday looming.

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Five Town officials sworn in for new terms

EAST MEADOW HERALD — January 15, 2026

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

A quarter of a century after graduating from Division Avenue High School in Levittown, John Ferretti was sworn in as Town of Hempstead supervisor last week. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, who serves as deputy supervisor; Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr.; Councilwoman Laura Ryder and Town Clerk Kate Murray were all inducted to another term. Former Councilman Gary Hudes served as the evening’s emcee on Jan. 7. Nassau County Legislator Kayla Knight sang the national anthem, and County Clerk Maureen O’Connell led the Pledge of Allegiance. “Being with this group is not just being with my colleagues,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. “These are my friends — they are people I’ve had the opportunity and privilege of serving with.” Joe Cairo, chairman of the Nassau County Republican Committee, swore Murray using on a 350-year old Bible. “Years from now, residents of the Town of Hempstead will remember the one name that stands out,” Cairo said. “We’ll always have Kate Murray.” Murray began her 13th term in the town government. “As a lifelong resident of the town,” she said, “I have a deep sense of pride in giving back to the community in any way that I can.” Goosby was sworn in by Frederick Brewington, a civil rights attorney, using a Bible wrapped in kente cloth the cloth of royalty in African tradition. “She has continued to be a stalwart in regards to serving the people of the Town of Hempstead from stem to stern,” Brewington said. “She continues to be a beacon for many of us, and as a result of that, this past election she pulled more than 85 percent of the

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Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., far left, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Supervisor John Ferretti were sworn in to the Town Board on Jan. 7 at Division Avenue High School. votes.” Goosby has been a councilwoman for 20 years, advocating for communities of color. “To be serving the people of the Town of Hempstead has been one of the most generous parts of my life,” she said. “I remain eternally grateful fro the trust you have placed in me over the years.” County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder swore in both Dunne and Laura Ryder, his sister-in-law. Dunne, also a Levittown native and a Division Avenue graduate, has served on the Town Board since 2017. “Growing up in Levittown, America’s first suburb, I believe I have a unique perspective and appreciation of the American dream,” Dunne said. “I have lived the American dream here in the Town of Hempstead, and

I want to ensure that my children and future generations are able to achieve those same goals.” Ryder, who previously served as a Lynbrook village trustee, began her second term as a councilwoman. “Over the past three years, this role has brought me an incredible sense of purpose, personal fulfillment and one of the greatest honors of my life,” she said. Ferretti, who was appointed interim supervisor following Don Clavin’s resignation last Aug. 5, was sworn in as supervisor by Cairo. “I’m profoundly honored by the trust the residents of the Town of Hempstead have in me,” Ferretti said. “I stand before you today with humility, gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter, not just for me but for the entire town.”

RichnerLIVE Announces the Long Island Business Summit Presented by Bank of America A Must-Attend Gathering for Business Leaders Ready to Grow, Scale, and Win in 2026

Expanding the Summit’s access to practical business insight and advisory expertise, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is a Workshop Sponsor of the Long Island Business Summit.

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLIVE today announced Bank of America as the presenting sponsor for its ﬁrst-ever Long Island Business Summit. Taking place Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, this high-energy, full-day summit is designed for every entrepreneur, executive, and business builder committed to accelerating growth and unlocking new opportunities across the region.

Why Attend The Long Island Business Summit • Designed to deliver immediate ROI • Access the decision-makers who drive Long Island’s economy • Learn proven growth strategies directly from industry leaders • Discover new funding, hiring, and technology resources • Build partnerships that accelerate sales and expansion • Gain the insights and inspiration to make 2026 your breakout year

Bringing together founders, CEOs, small business owners, high-growth startups, and major corporate leaders, the Long Island Business Summit will deliver actionable strategies to scale smart, build winning teams, innovate faster, and strengthen competitive advantage in a shifting economy. “Entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes fuel our local economy and help Long Island communities thrive,” said Marc Perez, president, Bank of America Long Island. “As the nation’s largest lender to small businesses, helping businesses grow and succeed is at the core of what we do. In partnership with RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers, we look forward to bringing our region’s business leaders and innovators together at the inaugural Long Island Business Summit.” The program will feature headline keynote speakers, results-driven workshops, expert-led panels, curated networking, and a business showcase where attendees can discover partnerships, solutions, and resources to power their next stage of growth. Underscoring the signiﬁcance of the Summit, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP – Attorneys at Law will serve as a Partner Sponsor of the Long Island Business Summit.

“As a business and transactional attorney serving Long Island business leaders for over forty years, from garage startups to multigenerational corporations, I’ve seen many changes in the marketplace and legal landscape,” said Joseph Milizo, Managing Partner of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP – Attorneys at Law. “But what I haven’t seen until now is a business expo that brings together professionals from across Long Island and across industries in one place. It’s an idea long overdue, and it’s my great pleasure to help produce it and strengthen the Long Island business community.”

Registration is open and demand is high. Organizations interested in positioning their brand at the forefront of Long Island’s business landscape are encouraged to secure sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities early. Don’t wait for growth to happen — take it. Join the leaders shaping what’s next for Long Island. For information on registration, sponsorship, or exhibitor opportunities, please contact: Amy Amato, aamato@liherald.com, (917) 559-7002.

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Young Meadowbrook poets take the stage Finger snaps filled the air on Dec. 17 as fifth grade poets at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow stepped into the spotlight for the school’s third annual Poetry Open Mic Celebration. Held in the school’s all-purpose room, the event transformed the space into a vibrant atmosphere where creativity, confidence and self-expression took center stage. In the weeks leading up to the celebration, students immersed themselves in the art of poetry, exploring a wide range of forms and techniques. Whether it was apostrophe, anaphora, tone, rhyme scheme, villanelle, parallel structure, compare/contrast, list poems or implied metaphors, each performance reflected both careful study and personal voice. An enthusiastic audience of teachers, classmates, district administrators, Principal Danielle Lasher and Assistant Principal Meredith Broxmeyer showed their appreciation in true poetry-slam fashion — snapping fingers to applaud each young poet’s performance. Adding to the experience, fourth-grade students attended the celebration as they listened, learned and drew inspiration from their older peers. The event not only celebrated fifth graders’ talents, but also planted creative seeds for the poets of the future. –Jordan Vallone

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on dec. 17, fifth graders at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow held their third annual poetry open Mic Celebration.

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I want to do is (focus) on helping our small businesses and helping our local communities. I want to bring that; I want to do even more to bring that all together.” A m o n g t h e p ro g r a m s S ch i l l e r intends to support are various networking initiatives, including strategies for businesses to survive and thrive in 2026. “We’re encouraging people to get more involved, and if they need the Chamber’s help, to reach out to us,” he said. “I’m trying to model our chamber in a way that we can provide for businesses the things that they need, whether it’s going to be brand new training on technology or A.I., introducing people to insurance programs, operating lines of credit, different things that can really help a business.” Past President James Skinner Sr. is the owner of A&C Pest Management, a three-generation family business in East Meadow. Skinner, who was the president in 2001, encouraged other businesses in the region to join the chamber. “Not every business in East Meadow belongs to the chamber of commerce,” he said. “It’s unfortunate because they really should… One of the biggest things that I’ve gotten at the chamber of commerce was mentors. “I had other business members in the community who became longtime

Installation of Officers and Directors When: Jan. 23, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: The Coral House, 70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin Admission: RSVP at EastMeadowChamber.com. Tickets start at $125 per person.

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Ross Schiller is the president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce for 2026.

Richie Krug Jr. is the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Man of the Year Honoree.

friends, who would sit there and be able to ask them a question. I think that’s where a lot of people miss out.” This year’s 2026 Man of the Year Honoree is Past President Richie Krug Jr., a real estate associate broker as a part of the RTK Realty Group with Coldwell Banker American Homes. A lifelong East Meadow resident, Krug is heavily invested in supporting the community. “I live here, I work here, and I give back here,” he said. “I was born and

raised in East Meadow, and I chose to continue to raise my family here. My children are 10 and eight, Christian and Mackenzie — They walk the same elementary school hallways that my wife and I walked as children as well.” Working with the chamber is an important way for Krug to keep fostering a healthy community for decades to come. “70 years, holy moly, I’ve only been alive for 38 of them, but that’s a big deal

and a true testament to how the community continues to work together to better itself year after year,” he said. “To have and to have Ross at the helm for year number 70, I couldn’t think of a better person… Listening to Ross over the course of the last few months, the ideas that he has coming down the pipeline are certainly going to bring that to the next level.” Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow recently honored Krug with a $5,000 grant as a part of its Long Island Board of REALTORS, Inc. Spirit Award. The grant goes towards a charity of the honoree’s choosing. For more information about the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, visit EastMeadowChamber.com.

STEPPING OUT

Join Mickey and friends on their latest adventure By Karen Bloom

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Search for Tinker Bell through stunning worlds.

elcome the New Year with another dose of that wonderful world of Disney. The latest Disney ice extravaganza — “Mickey’s Search Party” — arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the delight of families who can’t get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new, now through Jan. 19. Families embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling — so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic • Now through Jan. 19, journey in a fast-paced, times vary • Tickets start at $35, available family-friendly production at ticketmaster.com or that follows the search disneyonice.com for Tinker Bell through • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead stunning worlds. Tpke., Elmont With top-level skating, daring aerial stunts and memorable moments from beloved Disney tales, this all-out celebration delivers nonstop music, mischief and memories. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney Pixar’s “Coco” into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead. The vibrantly colorful performance involves skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace. Watch Stitch crash the action with mischievous surprises. Witness Belle lift into the sky as everyone marvels as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice. Also observe the power of teamwork when Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie recruit the Green Army Men for a daring rescue in Andy’s room. Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka. Plus, you’ll laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on tumble tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. And even more fun awaits as the search party becomes an allout magical celebration. These beloved characters are, of course, joined by Mickey and his crew: Minnie, Donald and Goofy.As always, the atmosphere is electric from the get-go. “When Mickey first comes out, it’s always a big moment for everyone,” says ensemble skater Tess Terpos. Certainly so for Terpos, who’s thrilled to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters. It’s a magical moment for her — every time. Ice skating been central to Terpos’ world, since her childhood in Maryland. After years of devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling

Known for their elite clever comedy, The Ivy League of Comedy visits the Madison Theatre. They’re a presence on late-night TV and Comedy Central and on the club circuit. The lineup features Keith Alberstadt, whose playful personality radiates.He mixes light-hearted sarcasm with southern charm and has become a favorite at comedy clubs. Also Clayton Fletcher (pictured), heard on Sirius/ XM Radio’s Laugh USA, Blue Collar Comedy, and Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole stations. He has been featured on Hulu-TV’s “Comedy Brew,” MSNBC’s “Your Business,” ESPN’s “World Series of Poker,” and Comcast-TV’s “Who’s Laughing Now?” He allows us to see the world through the eyes of the son of a poker-playing mom and a jazz musician dad. And Jane Condon, mom of two boys, has been dubbed “an uppercrust Roseanne.” She loves to tell stories about her adventures (mostly survival tales) with her husband and kids.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 3234444.

competitions and performances — the 28-year-old Terpos, a Towson University alum, found her way to the World of Mouse when she caught her break in 2021 with Disney On Ice. Now an established ensemble member with the tour, Terpos lives that Disney magic every day. “Disney on Ice is so truly special and we with our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way. I have found a home here. It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” Her fondness for the stories and characters goes back to childhood. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over. There are even photos of me dressed up as princesses.” Known for her classic yet playful approach on the ice, Terpos credits her strong foundation in basic skating skills for her versatility as a performer One of her most memorable moments came on opening night of her first professional show, when she was so overwhelmed with excitement that she cried as soon as she stepped off the ice. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” And everyone is right there with her. “There are so many interactive elements where audiences get involved up close with the characters. That’s what makes it so special. We need the audience to help solve clues to get Tinkerbell back.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos, pairs and fast-paced ensemble skating with highflying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. Among the highlights, Terpos talents are on full display as she takes on the role of a napkin during the aerial sequence in the “Be Our Guest” scene from “Beauty and the Beast.” “Napkins, forks, knives and spoons fly into the air. It’s really special and they [audiences] love it.” In fact, there’s not a moment that wouldn’t be described as “special.” “The show has something for everyone. It’s about magic and memories,” Terpos adds for emphasis. That Disney magic: it’s all around us.

Paul Cornish Trio Newly signed to Blue Note Records, Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish is making waves as one of the most innovative new voices in jazz. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tilles Center Atrium becomes an intimate lounge to showcase this exciting up-and-coming jazz talent. Cornish, who strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community, has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, and more. With Jonathan Pinson (drums) and Jermaine Paul (bass) he’ll perform selections from his Blue Note Records debut album “You’re Exaggerating. “ A Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus, Cornish blends deep jazz roots with bold, forward-thinking vision, transforming tradition into an electrifying and inspiring musical journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Cornish’s extraordinary artistry and boundless creativity live.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

EAST MEADOW HERALD — January 15, 2026

Epic moments on ice

January 15, 2026 — EAST MEADOW HERALD

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invites families to get discover all that makes Olympics competition so exciting. From speed skating to alpine skiing, the Olympics are fun to watch, but did you know that they’re also filled with science? Join the Green Teens in exploring speed, balance and aerodynamics. This is a drop-in program, free with admission.

Former U.S. Representative Anthony D’Esposito hosts a Narcan training session.

• Where: 745 East Meadow Ave. • Time: 6 p.m. • Contact: Register at TOH311. net/Narcan-Signup

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• Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Comic showcase

Known for their elite brand of clever comedy, The Ivy League of Comedy visits the Madison Theatre. You’ve heard their brilliant comedic voices on late-night television and Comedy Central and on the club circuit. The lineup features Keith Alberstadt, who’s playful personality radiates on stage. He mixes light-hearted sarcasm with a southern charm and has become a favorite at comedy clubs and theaters. Also Clayton Fletcher, who’s heard every day on Sirius/ XM Radio’s Laugh USA, Blue Collar Comedy, and Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole stations. He has been featured on Hulu-TV’s “Comedy Brew,” MSNBC’s “Your Business,” ESPN’s “World Series of Poker,” and Comcast-TV’s “Who’s Laughing Now?” He allows us to see the world through the eyes of the son of a poker-playing mom and a jazz musician dad. And Jane Condon, mom of two boys, has been dubbed “an uppercrust Roseanne.” She loves to tell stories about her adventures (mostly survival tales) with her husband and kids. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out

Long Island Children’s Museum’s welcomes all to the opening of its new exhibit. Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out provides interactive experiences that help visitors learn about the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives. Hands-on and digital experiences focus on the five emotions featured in the film: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear. Kids learn to recognize emotions and explore ways that we express and manage our own emotions. With opening weekend activities to celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’

If the January frost has you dreaming of salt air and sun-drenched afternoons, it’s time to trade your snow boots for flip-flops — at least mentally. Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band are back to rescue us from the winter doldrums, bringing their high-energy “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to the Paramount stage. There’s no need to wait for the solstice to get your fix of island life. This Long Island-based powerhouse has spent over a decade perfecting the “Beach Country” genre. They masterfully blend the catalogs of the “Big Three” of tropical rock: Jimmy Buffett — for the Parrotheads looking to waste away in Margaritaville; Kenny Chesney — for the No Shoes Nation craving that Caribbean soul; Zac Brown Band — for the Zamily ready to keep their “toes” in the water and a cold beer in their hand. Led by Paul C. Cuthbert (the titular “Jimmy Kenny”) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, the band delivers a lush, full sound that captures the easy-living flair of a Nashville-meets-Key-West concert. The lineup features: Linn DeMilta (Lovely Linn), bringing powerhouse lead and backing vocals; Luis Rios, with sizzling lead guitar riffs; Frank Stainkamp, with essential island vibes on the keyboards; Dan Prine and Mike Vecchione, a steady rhythm section keeping the groove alive on bass and drums. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the genre or just someone in desperate need of a “5 o’clock somewhere” state of mind, Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band offer more than just a concert — it’s an escape. Expect a lively, sing-along atmosphere where tthe spirits are high, and for a few hours, the Northeast winter simply doesn’t exist. Don’t be afraid to lean into the theme — floral shirts, straw hats, and leis are not just welcomed; they are practically the uniform of the night. The Paramount’s expansive floor transforms into a temporary shoreline where the boundary between the stage and the crowd disappears under the weight of anthemic choruses and shared nostalgia. Whether you’re raising • Where: The Paramount, a glass to the late Jimmy Buffett or swaying to a country ballad, the infectious 370 New York Ave., Huntington energy of the Pirate Beach Band ensures that the “summer state of mind” isn’t just a • Time: 8 p.m. catchphrase, but a reality. Gather your crew, and prepare to leave your winter coat at • Contact: ticketmaster.com or the door — you won’t be needing it where we’re going. paramountny.com

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Let Freedom Ring with MLK

Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a workshop honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Families will learn about MLK beyond his “I Have a Dream” speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the civil rights movement. Also participate in a gallery walk of images from that era and then create a bell to “let freedom ring.” The program is part of the AdvoKids monthly series that focuses on teaching kids how to advocate for themselves and others and teaching adults how to support their kids’ advocacy efforts. For ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission, but tickets required. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Bestsellers Discussion Group

The Bestsellers Discussion Group discus “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus at

East Meadow Library. • Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow • Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info

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‘Anastasia The New Musical’

Molloy Performing Arts Club stages the musical inspired by the films. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m.; also Jan. 23, 8 p.m.; Jan 24, 1 and 7 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Chamber Installation

The Chamber of Commerce holds its 70th annual installation dinner at the Coral House. • Where: 70 Milburn Ave., Baldwin • Time: 7-11 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadowChamber.com

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Icebreaker 5K

Step into the New Year with a frigid run through Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Eisenhower Park Field 5 • Time: 9:15 a.m. • Contact: Events.EliteFeats.com

Winter Market

Stop by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Winter Market in Eisenhower Park. • Where: Eisenhower Park, SAC Building, Parking Field 8 • Time: 9 a.m. • Contact: Visit CCENassau.org

STEM Explorers: Winter Olympics Long Island Children’s Museum

New York native Julie Doar visits East Meadow library to discuss her book, “The Gallagher Place.” • Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow • Time: 7:45 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info

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Art talk

Nassau County Museum of Art hosts Dee Shapiro, a New York–based artist, is known for her richly detailed paintings exploring geometry, architecture, and place. She discusses works from her City and Landscapes series featured in “The Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” exhibit, which capture the rhythm and structure of urban and natural environments.. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students (members free). Limited seating, register in advance. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Mystery Book Club

Fans of mystery and thrills can stop by the library for a meeting of the Mystery Book Club, featuring a discussion of “The Busybody Book Club.” • Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info

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Expert tips to stay safe from identity theft

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because to get that money back somereport from AARP estimated that identi- times is almost impossible.” Gift cards are especially risky because ty fraud and scams cost U.S. adults a combined $47 billion in 2024. And they function like cash, according to the according to a 2023 report by the FBI, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. more than 3,000 scams were reported Misuse is hard to trace, and most puracross Long Island in 2023, the most chases can’t be reversed. Rhoads and recent year for which data is available, McKevitt both explained that the emphasis is on preventing being and Nassau County residents scammed, because once lost about $73.9 million. someone is scammed, it is McKevitt shared three key almost impossible to recover tips: treat all unsolicited or the stolen money. unknown phone calls as sus“The real problem is that picious; create a secret famimost of these scammers are ly code word to verify identioutside of the jurisdiction — ties among relatives; and United States,” Rhoads said. report anything suspicious “Which makes it incredibly to the police. difficult to try and bring According to the State who are responsible to Department of Taxation and Steve RhoadS those justice.” Finance, scammers often use Linda Crozier, president scare tactics to get you to reveal your personal or financial infor- of the Levittown Kiwanis Club, said she mation to them. They may demand believed it would be beneficial for the immediate payment for a fictitious tax entire community to learn about how to debt; threaten police action or deporta- detect potential scams. “It’s for seniors,” tion; or demand payment in a specific she said of the upcoming seminar, but way, such as through prepaid debit added, “It’s for anybody.” Crozier recalled that her own brother cards, gift cards or in person. “You are not bothering us — do not was scammed out of “a few thousand feel you’re bothering us,” McKevitt said dollars,” and she shared a story of a of his advice to attendees to contact friend of hers who lost money in an their elected representatives about sus- online scam. “I thought it was an imporpicious calls. “After you’ve lost $75,000 tant thing for our club to do,” she said in gift cards, now you’re bothering us, of the seminar. “It’s our first time hostContinued from page 1

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residents of all ages are encouraged to attend a seminar at the Levittown public Library to learn how to protect themselves from online scams. ing something like this.” Rhoads, McKevitt and Crozier all agreed that vigilance is the best way to prevent being scammed. “The best offense is a good defense,” Rhoads said.

“Take a minute to attend,” Crozier said and “find out what’s going on.” Residents are encouraged to RSVP for the event by calling Rhoads’s district office, at (516) 882-0630.

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Public Notices

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMSI REMIC SERIES 2006-01-REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-01, Plaintiff against - ADIBA KHAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 21, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 29th day of January, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 538 Ellison Avenue, Westbury, (Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead) NY 11590. (SBL#: 10-338-4) Approximate amount of lien $1,176,631.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 602724/2023. John Boklak, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: November 25, 2025 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 157494 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK, Plaintiff, againstDEBORAH STELLA AKA DEBORAH J. STELLA, INDIVIDUALLY, AS TO HER LIFE ESTATE INTEREST AND AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; VINCENT J. STELLA, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; ELIZABETH M. GUILFOYLE, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; JOHN R. STELLA, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; PATRICE C. STELLA, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; TONI ANN GENNA, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF VINCENT STELLA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants Index No. 612031/2025 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days

after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated November 24, 2025. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (COMPULINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein A.J.S.C. Dated: November 24, 2025 Filed: December 8, 2025. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 12 Elmtree Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Dated: December 18, 2025 Filed: December 22, 2025 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Raspreet Bhatia, Esq.1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 (No Service by fax) Please respond to Cypress Creek office: Trade Centre South, 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 157814 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PEAK GARDEN WESTBURY TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DEIJH, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 195 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury (outside the Incorporated Village) in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 503 and Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment is $627,379.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607687/2023. Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 157820 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, has adopted a resolution on January 7, 2026, authorizing a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District to be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), in each of the School Election Districts heretofore established, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition: BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED:

(a) that the Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to all District buildings and/or sites (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C. (the “Plan”), which plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, such Project to include (as and where required): renovations to performing art centers and locker rooms; fire alarm, HVAC and audio visual system upgrades; construction of security vestibules and door hardware upgrades; interior renovations and athletic facility improvements, including the construction and/or replacement of synthetic turf fields, tennis courts, field house buildings and dugouts; field reconfiguration; replacement of backstops, fencing, walkways and scoreboards; bleacher upgrades; installation of new playgrounds and field lighting; parking lot renovations; drainage upgrades and other improvements; the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $71,525,000; provided that the costs of the components of the Project as detailed in the plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a tax is hereby voted therefor in the amount of not to exceed $71,525,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education;

and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $71,525,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form: BOND PROPOSITION YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to District buildings and/or sites, substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C. and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $71,525,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted therefor in the amount of not to exceed $71,525,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $71,525,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the voting will be by paper ballot or by voting machines in the schoolhouses designated in each of the separate school election districts heretofore established and the polls will remain open for voting from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), and as much longer as may be necessary for all voters, then present, to cast their votes. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting at the Special District Meeting shall be held

in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education and applicable law. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the boundaries of the following School Election Districts shall be as heretofore determined and published by the Board of Education and in place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows: SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 1 will vote at the Parkway Elementary School located at 465 Bellmore Road in said District. The boundaries of School Election District No. 1 are as follows: Bounded on the North by HempsteadBethpage Turnpike; on the East by Wantagh State Parkway; on the South by North Jerusalem Road; on the West by East Meadow Avenue from the intersection of North Jerusalem Road to Lenox Avenue then northeast to Eighth Avenue east to Newbridge Road, then north to Hempstead Turnpike. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 2 will vote at the McVey Elementary School located at 2201 Devon Street in said District. The boundaries of School Election District No. 2 are as follows: Bounded on the North by the south side of Hempstead Turnpike from the intersection of Merrick Avenue running easterly to the intersection of Newbridge Road. Bounded on the East by the west side of Newbridge Road from the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike running south to the intersection of Eighth Avenue. Bounded on the South by the north side of Eighth Avenue; running southwest to the intersection of Lenox Avenue and East Meadow Avenue; running northwest on East Meadow Avenue to number 604; running westerly to Maitland Street; running south to the north side of Lenox Avenue continuing southwest to the southerly ends of Benito, Patterson, Adelphi, Coakley and

Albert Streets and the westerly ends of Sidney Place, Powers Avenue and Kevin Place going west to the eastside of Prospect Avenue at number 1530 and running northeast to the intersection of Chestnut Avenue, proceeding northwest on the northwest side of Chestnut Avenue to the intersection of Front Street, then running southwest on the north side of Front Street to the intersection of Merrick Avenue. Bounded on the West by the eastside of Merrick Avenue from the intersection of Front Street, running north to the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 3 will vote at Barnum Woods Elementary School located at 500 May Lane in said District. The boundaries of School Election District No. 3 are as follows: Bounded on the North by Hempstead Turnpike from Meadowbrook Parkway to Merrick Avenue, southerly to the point of intersection of the south side of Front Street easterly to Chestnut Avenue. Bounded on the East by the west side of Merrick Avenue running south from Hempstead Turnpike to Front Street to the south side of Front Street running northeast from Merrick Avenue to the west side of Chestnut Avenue from Front Street to Prospect Avenue to number 1489; then south including Marian Court, Dieman Lane, Flower Lane, Sherwood Drive, Andrea Road, the north ends of Cynthia, Wenwood and Bruce Drives, the west end of Cynron and Meadow Lanes and Midland Drive and the south side of Lenox Avenue proceeding east to East Meadow Avenue; continuing east on the west side of East Meadow Avenue from Lenox Avenue to Irving Place, south from number 604 East Meadow Avenue running south to North Jerusalem Road. Bounded on the South by North Jerusalem Road to the point of intersection of Ennabrock Road, including Ennabrock Road to North

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running west to the intersection of Bly Road. Bounded on the West by Bly Road running north and east to Ava Drive; running north and east to Erma Drive; running south to Nottingham Road; running east (including Florence and Jane Courts) to the eastside of Carman Avenue running north to the intersection of Hearth Lane. PERSONAL REGISTRATION OF VOTERS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all qualified voters of the School District must be registered in the School District Registration Books and/or in the Official List of Registered and Enrolled Voters for the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, issued by the Nassau County Board of Elections, in order to vote at the Special District Meeting on March 5, 2026. The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen (2014) of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously registered hereunder for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four calendar years prior to 2026 (i.e., 2022-2025). In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to the provisions of section three hundred fifty-two (352) of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote. Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall take place from February 6, 2026 through February 27, 2026, inclusive, on the days when school is in session, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), in the office of the District Clerk at the Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York. Evening registration will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the main corridor of the Salisbury School between the hours of 7:00 o’clock P.M. and

8:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall also take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 12:30 (Prevailing Time), at each of the five (5) election districts, locations as listed previously. The Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the Register of the School District on the dates and times above specified and any person shall be entitled to have their name placed upon such Register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, they are then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Register of Voters so prepared as aforesaid shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District upon its completion where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), on each of the five (5) days prior and including the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 o’clock A.M. to 11:00 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time), by advance appointment only. Please contact Judy Kandel at 516-478-5735 if you wish to make an appointment. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an application for an absentee or early mail ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk, Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY 11590 no earlier than thirty (30) days before the date of the Special District Meeting. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter and one (1) day before the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for an absentee

or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the date of the Special District Meeting. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on March 5, 2026. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in said Office of the Clerk between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting and on the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 o’clock A.M. to 11:00 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time), by advance appointment only. Please contact Judy Kandel at 516-478-5735 if you wish to make an appointment. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on February 6, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on March 5, 2026. QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING: 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of

the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that detailed information about the Bond Proposition will be available upon request to School District residents commencing February 23, 2026 at the office of the District Clerk at the Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that detailed information about the Bond Proposition may be obtained by any resident of the School District, upon request, in the offices of each of the schoolhouses in the District listed below, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holidays commencing February 23, 2026. The detailed information about the Bond Proposition will also be available on the School District website. Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Bowling Green Elementary School 2340 Stewart Avenue Westbury, N.Y. 11590 McVey Elementary School 2201 Devon Street East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Meadowbrook Elementary School 241 Old Westbury Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Parkway Elementary School 465 Bellmore Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Woodland Middle School 690 Wenwood Drive East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 W. Tresper Clarke Middle School 740 Edgewood Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11590 W. Tresper Clarke High School 740 Edgewood Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11590 East Meadow High School 101 Carman Avenue East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Salisbury School 718 The Plain Road Westbury, N.Y. 11590 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education shall convene a special meeting thereof within

twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the results of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot. The Board of Education hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law Section 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board of Education. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: January 7, 2026 Judy Kandel District Clerk 157802 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DEL DISTRITO DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST MEADOW UNION FREE, EN EL CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que, la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar East Meadow Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, ha adoptado una resolución el 7 de enero de 2026, que autoriza una reunión extraordinaria del distrito para los votantes calificados de dicho Distrito Escolar, que se celebrará el día Jueves 5 de marzo de 2026 de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en cada uno de los Distritos Electorales Escolares hasta ahora establecidos, con el propósito de votar sobre la siguiente propuesta de bono: PROPUESTA DE BONO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar East Meadow Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a implementar modificaciones y mejoras en todos los edificios o terrenos del Distrito (el “Proyecto”), sustancialmente de acuerdo con lo descrito en un plan preparado para el Distrito por JAG Architect P.C. (el “Plan”), que obra en el archivo y está disponible para inspección pública en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito. Dicho Proyecto incluirá (según y donde se requiera): renovaciones

de centros de artes escénicas y vestuarios; mejoras en los sistemas de alarma contra incendios, calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado (HVAC), y audiovisuales; construcción de vestíbulos de seguridad y mejoras en los herrajes de las puertas; renovaciones interiores y mejoras en las instalaciones deportivas, incluida la construcción o sustitución de campos de césped sintético, canchas de tenis, edificios deportivos y casetas; reconfiguración de canchas; sustitución de vallas de protección, cercas, pasarelas y marcadores; mejoras en las gradas; instalación de nuevas zonas de juegos e iluminación de canchas; renovaciones de aparcamientos; mejoras en el drenaje y otras mejoras. Todo lo anterior incluirá el mobiliario original, los equipos, la maquinaria, los aparatos y los espacios auxiliares o relacionados, la demolición y otros trabajos necesarios en relación con ello; y se destinará para ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos imprevistos a ello y su financiamiento, un monto que no exceda los $71,525,000, siempre y cuando los costos de los componentes del Proyecto detallados en el plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignación obrará en favor de los intereses del Distrito; (b) Que, por el presente, se vota para ello un gravamen por un monto que no excederá los $71,525,000 para financiar ese costo, y ese gravamen se exigirá y cobrará en cuotas en la cantidad de años y en las sumas que determine dicha Junta de Educación, y (c) Que, en previsión de dicho gravamen y por el presente, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $71,525,000 y, por el presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad. Dicha propuesta de

bono aparecerá en las boletas electorales usadas para votar en la reunión extraordinaria del Distrito antes mencionada sustancialmente de la forma resumida a continuación: PROPUESTA DE BONO SÍ NO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que, por el presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar East Meadow Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), a construir reformas y mejoras en edificios o terrenos del Distrito, sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por JAG Architect P.C., y se destinará para ello un monto que no debe exceder los $71,525,000; (b) que, por el presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto que no debe exceder los $71,525,000 para financiar tal costo; dicho gravamen se exigirá y recaudará en cuotas en los años y los montos que determine la Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por el presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $71,525,000 y, por el presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la votación será mediante boleta electoral impresa o en máquinas de votación en las sedes escolares designadas en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares independientes hasta ahora establecidos, y las urnas estarán habilitadas para votar de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente), durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes en ese momento emitan sus votos. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA también que la votación en la reunión extraordinaria del Distrito se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación y la ley vigente. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los límites del

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Jerusalem Road; west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Bounded on the West by Meadowbrook Parkway from North Jerusalem Road running north to Hempstead Turnpike. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 4 will vote at the Bowling Green Elementary School located at 2340 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY, in said District. The boundaries of School Election District No. 4 are as follows: Bounded on the North by Old Country Road to the point of intersection of the Wantagh State Parkway. Bounded on the East by the Wantagh State Parkway running south to the Oyster Bay Town Line and then east to Newbridge Road, running south on Newbridge Road to Twig Lane. Bounded on the South by Twig Lane, running west to the Wantagh State Parkway, then running south to the north side of Hearth Lane at Friends Lane proceeding west to the intersection of the west side of Carman Avenue, proceeding south to the north side of Salisbury Park Drive and continuing on the north side of Salisbury Park Drive in a northerly direction from Stewart Avenue to Old Country Road. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 5 will vote at the Meadowbrook Elementary School located at 241 Old Westbury Road in said District. The boundaries of School Election District No. 5 are as follows: Bounded on the North from the south side of Hearth Lane at Carman Avenue easterly to Wantagh Parkway; north to the Oyster Bay Town Line; easterly to the south side of Levittown Parkway to the intersection of Newbridge Road. Bounded on the East by the west side of Newbridge Road running south to Wantagh Parkway; continuing south on Wantagh Parkway to the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike. Bounded on the South by Hempstead Turnpike from the intersection of Wantagh Parkway

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intersección de Chestnut Avenue; prosigue hacia el noroeste en el lado noroeste de Chestnut Avenue hasta la intersección de Front Street. Luego, sigue hacia el suroeste en el lado norte de Front Street hasta la intersección de Merrick Avenue. Limita al oeste con el lado este de Merrick Avenue desde la intersección de Front Street, y continúa hacia el norte hasta la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 3. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 3 votarán en Barnum Woods Elementary School ubicada en 500 May Lane, en este Distrito. Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 3 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con Hempstead Turnpike desde Meadowbrook Parkway hasta Merrick Avenue, al sur hasta el punto de intersección del lado sur de Front Street y hacia el este hasta Chestnut Avenue. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Merrick Avenue. Sigue hacia el sur desde Hempstead Turnpike hasta Front Street y hasta el lado sur de Front Street. Continúa hacia el noreste desde Merrick Avenue hasta el lado oeste de Chestnut Avenue, desde Front Street hasta Prospect Avenue, numeración 1489. Luego, en el sur incluye Marian Court, Dieman Lane, Flower Lane, Sherwood Drive, Andrea Road, el final norte de Cynthia, Wenwood y Bruce Drives, el final oeste de Cynron y Meadow Lanes y Midland Drive, y el lado sur de Lenox Avenue. Sigue por el este hasta East Meadow Avenue; continúa por el este en el lado oeste de East Meadow Avenue desde Lenox Avenue hasta Irving Place, al sur desde East Meadow Avenue, numeración 604, y sigue hacia el sur hasta North Jerusalem Road. Limita al sur con North Jerusalem Road hasta el punto de intersección de Ennabrock Road, incluida Ennabrock Road hasta North Jerusalem Road; al oeste hasta Meadowbrook Parkway. Limita al oeste con Meadowbrook Parkway

desde North Jerusalem Road hacia el norte hasta Hempstead Turnpike. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 4. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 4 votarán en Bowling Green Elementary School ubicada en 2340 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY, en este Distrito. Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 4 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con Old Country Road hasta el punto de intersección de Wantagh State Parkway. Limita al este con Wantagh State Parkway y continúa hacia el sur hasta Oyster Bay Town Line, y luego al este hasta Newbridge Road. Continúa hacia el sur por Newbridge Road hasta Twig Lane. Limita al sur con Twig Lane; continúa al oeste hasta Wantagh State Parkway; luego, sigue hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Hearth Lane en Friends Lane. Continúa hacia el oeste hasta la intersección del lado oeste de Carman Avenue; sigue hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Salisbury Park Drive, y prosigue por el lado norte de Salisbury Park Drive en dirección norte desde Stewart Avenue hasta Old Country Road. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 5. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 5 votarán en Meadowbrook Elementary School ubicada en 241 Old Westbury Road, en este Distrito. Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 5 son los siguientes: Limita al norte desde el lado sur de Hearth Lane hasta Carman Avenue, al este hasta Wantagh Parkway, al norte hasta Oyster Bay Town Line, al este hasta el lado sur de Levittown Parkway hasta la intersección de Newbridge Road. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Newbridge Road, y sigue hacia el sur hasta Wantagh Parkway; continúa hacia el sur por Wantagh Parkway hasta la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike. Limita al sur con Hempstead Turnpike desde la intersección de Wantagh Parkway hacia el oeste hasta la intersección de Bly Road. Limita al oeste con Bly Road, y continúa hacia el norte

y el este hasta Ava Drive; sigue hacia el norte y el este hasta Erma Drive, hacia el sur hasta Nottingham Road, hacia el este (incluso los tribunales en Florence y Jane) hasta el lado este de Carman Avenue; continúa hacia el norte hasta la intersección de Hearth Lane. REGISTRO PERSONAL DE VOTANTES ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, para votar en la reunión extraordinaria del Distrito del 5 de marzo de 2026, todos los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar deben estar registrados en los libros de registro del Distrito Escolar o en la lista oficial de votantes registrados e inscritos para la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, emitidos por la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. Las siguientes personas serán elegibles para votar: todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse según la sección dos mil catorce (2014) de la Ley de Educación, y todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria organizada o realizada durante los cuatro años calendario previos al 2026 (es decir, entre el 2022 y el 2025). También serán elegibles para votar todas las personas que estén registradas para votar de conformidad con las disposiciones de la sección trescientos cincuenta y dos (352) de la Ley de Elecciones del estado de Nueva York. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar se hará desde el 6 de febrero de 2026 hasta el 27 de febrero de 2026 inclusive, los días en los que la escuela esté abierta, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en Salisbury School, ubicada en 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York. El registro vespertino se realizará el martes 24 de febrero de 2026, en el vestíbulo principal de Salisbury School

entre las 7:00 p. m. y las 8:00 p. m. (hora vigente). El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar también se hará el miércoles 25 de febrero de 2026, entre las 8:30 a. m. y las 12:30 p. m. (hora vigente), en cada uno de los cinco (5) distritos electorales, en los lugares indicados anteriormente. La Junta de Registro se reunirá para preparar el registro del Distrito Escolar durante los horarios y las fechas que se especifican arriba, y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando tengan derecho, en esa reunión de la Junta de Registro, a votar en la reunión o en elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho registro. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro de votantes preparado según lo mencionado anteriormente se presentará en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito una vez finalizado. Allí, estará disponible para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la reunión extraordinaria del Distrito e incluso ese día, excepto el domingo, y el sábado de 9:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. (hora vigente), solo con cita previa. Comuníquese con Judy Kandel al 516-478-5735 si desea programar una cita. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la solicitud para una boleta electoral por ausencia o boleta electoral anticipada por correo se puede realizar en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY 11590, a partir de los treinta (30) días previos a la fecha de la reunión extraordinaria del Distrito. La Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la reunión www.liherald.com

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solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y de solicitud de boleta electoral militar deben recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. (hora vigente) del 6 de febrero de 2026. No se escrutarán las boletas electorales militares a menos que se entreguen por correo postal o en persona, y que la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. (hora vigente) del 5 de marzo de 2026. REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR: 1. Ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos. 2. Tener dieciocho años o más. 3. Ser residente del Distrito durante un período de treinta días o más inmediatamente antes de la elección en la que desea votar. 4. Estar registrado para votar. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la información detallada sobre la propuesta de bono estará disponible, previa solicitud, para los residentes del Distrito Escolar a partir del 23 de febrero de 2026, en la oficina de la Decretaría del Distrito en Salisbury School, ubicada en 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del Distrito Escolar podrá obtener, previa solicitud, información detallada sobre la propuesta de bono en las oficinas de cada una de las sedes escolares del Distrito que se enumeran a continuación, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en cada día que no sea sábado, domingo ni feriado, a partir del 23 de febrero de 2026. La información detallada sobre la propuesta de bono también estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar. Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Bowling Green Elementary School 2340 Stewart Avenue Westbury, N.Y. 11590 McVey Elementary School 2201 Devon Street East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Meadowbrook Elementary School 241 Old Westbury Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Parkway Elementary School 465 Bellmore Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Woodland Middle School 690 Wenwood Drive East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 W. Tresper Clarke Middle School 740 Edgewood Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11590 W. Tresper Clarke High School 740 Edgewood Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11590 East Meadow High School 101 Carman Avenue East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 Salisbury School 718 The Plain Road Westbury, N.Y. 11590 ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación convocará a una reunión extraordinaria en un plazo de veinticuatro horas después de la presentación ante la Secretaría del Distrito de un informe por escrito de los resultados de los votos con el fin de analizar y clasificar dichos informes de los resultados y declarar el resultado de la votación. Por el presente, y de acuerdo con la sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b de la Ley de Educación, la Junta de Educación se designa a sí misma como un grupo de presidentes de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante dicha reunión extraordinaria de la Junta de Educación. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Fecha: 7 de enero de 2026 Judy Kandel Secretaría del Distrito 157804 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Cardinal John O’Connor, who held the position from 1984 to 2000, came from a working-class and military background. He mastered the art of communicating through the media, taking outspoken stands on various issues such as workers’ rights in New York and human rights in Ireland and, most significantly, working extensively to strengthen interfaith relations with the many other religions mixed into the city’s ecumenical melting pot. Particularly memorable was O’Connor’s close friendship with Mayor Ed Koch and their joint efforts against antisemitism, including a popular book they coauthored. Also meaningful was a television special on which O’Connor and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel decried the evil of antisemitism and all religious bigotry. Personally, I had a strong friendship with O’Connor, highlighted by his refusal to back down to pressure from the British government when its consulate urged him not to review the 1985 St. Patrick’s Day Parade because I served as its grand marshal. O’Connor’s funeral, at St. Patrick’s in

May 2000 — attended by countless luminaries, including President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton, and future President George W. Bush and future first lady Laura Bush, befitted an acknowledged national leader. Dolan was chosen by Pope Benedict in 2009 to lead New York’s Catholics, and, though he was born and raised in St. Louis, he immediately established himself as a true New Yorker. My wife, Rosemary, and I got to know Dolan well, and are proud to call him our friend. We were privileged to have him as a guest for dinner in our Seaford home, and attended numerous events with him, including Midnight Mass, on Christmas Eve; private lunches at his residence, with retired New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and his wife, Veronica; and Dolan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day brunches, replete with a cross-section of elected officials including Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman as well as religious leaders such as Rockville Centre Bishop John Barres and Rabbi Joe Potasnik, of

hough he was born and raised in St. Louis, he became a true New Yorker.

the New York Board of Rabbis. Now that he has reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 and the pope has accepted his retirement, Dolan’s omnipresence in New York, and his unfailing sense of humor, will be sorely missed. He was always there, for those of all religions, especially in times of need. I distinctly recall being with him at meetings with officials from the Department of Homeland Security, trying to obtain funding to protect houses of worship from terrorist attacks. Similarly, I remember discussing with Dolan and Potasnik strategies for requesting Covid relief funds for religious entities from the Trump administration. I particularly recall Dolan being a lone voice speaking out on behalf of the police during the violent demonstrations in the summer of 2020. Dolan has been a gift to New York. Fortunately, he has chosen to remain here, and take up residency in a Manhattan parish. I wish him the best of health, happiness and peace, and congratulations on a job well done. An era has passed. 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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was looking for a sharp stick the other night, because I had promised myself that I would rather poke myself in the eye than watch another DJT pop-up press briefing. This time the president was defending our pop-up war against Venezuela, a military campaign executed flawlessly, except that it might not have been necessary. Might have been another big-time distraction from the slow creep of Epstein files. Might have been an epic waste of people power and RAnDi money. We caught KREiss the wild dog. Now what? Yet there Trump was last weekend, rambling about how we would now “run” Venezuela, and there I was, watching. He ranted and raved until I zapped him with the remote. But, dear readers, don’t we have to be very, very careful? Donald Trump may speak extemporaneously in maddening circles, but we must tune in sometimes. We marginalize him at our own peril. He still has the power, and when jacked

up on irrational impulses, he can bring down the house around us. Or bulldoze the White House East Wing. Or covet the northern slopes of Greenland. We are caught in a vise: let Trump into our lives or protect our sanity and space. In my house, my husband turns on the TV as he walks into or through a room, in the same way that one might turn on an oxygen machine in a dead zone. It’s always there, in the background, too loud, too repetitive, too blathering, too insignificant. I reach for the remote, and then stop. How will I know what the commander in chief is plotting? There is no authoritative voice for the opposition. Walter Cronkite died 16 years ago. So we must thread the needle: Try to find reliable news sources and limit our exposure. This is an urgent priority, lest we slip into complacency, or worse. To get through this fierce winter of freezing weather and cascading political disasters, let’s do our work as citizens. For most of my life, it felt OK to be an observer of the political movements sweeping across the nation, from the

unrest of the ’60s through the Obama years. My political activism has been confined to voting, writing and joining peaceful protests. These times demand more, but what, exactly? We twist in the wind, distressed by the abuses and downright meanness of the Trump administration, yet unable to do anything that feels consequential. Some people I know have turned off TV news and stopped reading the newspapers, hunkering down in their own lives to avoid the stress of watching disturbing events unfold. That, I know, is a very bad idea. We must stay informed, and at the same time, find and hold a balance. We need space in our days for peace in a chaotic world. I invite you to examine your own waking hours and consider how much satisfaction and pleasure you experience in any day, in any week. And what are those joyful moments, and how can you — how can any of us — have more of them? What is the well-spent time before and after work obligations, family duties and monitoring our democracy?

hese times of cascading political disasters demand more, but what, exactly?

The uplifting hours in our days? A simple walk around the block is doable most days. The fresh air blasts away the cobwebs and the brisk wind engages the senses. Going down to the beach, in any weather, lifts the spirit. Time in the kitchen, preparing a warm meal, feels rewarding. Something in the gathering of supplies, the cooking and the eating seems like a perfect daily experience. Connecting with friends and family registers as feel-good time, and I make room for that as often as possible. I do love my work, both my writing and my book groups. Writing, when you’re in the moment, is intense and difficult but fully engaging. And you? Your truly life-affirming moments? And are there enough of them, or are you slipping, as I have been at times, into too much TV news obsession? As creatures gifted with self-reflection (most of us, anyway), we can think about the days of our lives, a diminishing supply of a limited commodity. We can decide for ourselves, each of us, how to spend this treasure. The dead of winter is a good time to live the examined life. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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he message that emerged from last Friday’s annual Long Island Association State of the Region breakfast was focused on ideas that matter deeply to everyone who calls Long Island home: affordable housing, clean water, reliable energy, fiscal responsibility and caring for the most vulnerable. The event brought together voices from across the political spectrum: Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, just to name a few. Unsurprisingly, with Hochul and Blakeman widely expected to face each other in November’s gubernatorial election, some of the discussion previewed the themes that will likely define the campaign ahead. But the most striking takeaway was not the contrast in party labels — it was the amount of common ground. Long Island’s growth and success were recurring themes. LIA President Matt Cohen noted that since the organization was founded in 1926, the region’s population has increased by 900 percent, transforming what was once largely a bedroom community into a diverse economic engine with world-class schools, hospitals and tourist destinations. Schumer, reflecting on decades of visiting every corner of the state, noted

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that when Long Island does well, all of New York does well. Water infrastructure emerged as a point of broad agreement. In her remarks, Hochul previewed a proposed five-year, $3.75 billion investment in that infrastructure, calling it historic. On an island where drinking water comes from a sole-source aquifer, protecting water quality is not optional — it is existential. Upgrading sewers, improving wastewater treatment and replacing outdated septic systems are investments that will pay dividends for generations, regardless of who occupies the governor’s office. Blakeman pointed to Nassau County’s public safety record and quality of life, citing national recognition as one of the most desirable places to live. Housing affordability dominated much of the conversation, particularly as younger New Yorkers struggle to remain in the region. DiNapoli referenced a recent report from his office showing that Gen Z and millennials are being squeezed by high housing costs and limited entry-level job opportunities — a troubling trend for a region that depends on retaining its workforce and future leaders. Romaine underscored that affordable housing cannot be addressed in isolation; it requires smart planning and significant investment in infrastructure such as roads and sewers to support new

development. Energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, food security, support for safety-net hospitals and maintaining a strong social safety net, was also part of the discussion. These are foundational responsibilities of government. People cannot go hungry. Communities cannot thrive without reliable health care. Economic growth means little if it leaves large segments of the population behind. What was perhaps most encouraging was DiNapoli’s reminder of fiscal discipline. Even in a relatively strong economy, uncertainty looms as federal funding decisions evolve. Thoughtful, responsible budgeting — looking not just at the next election cycle but years down the road — is itself a bipartisan value. This election year will bring sharp rhetoric and clear contrasts. That is inevitable, and healthy, in a democracy. But the ideas discussed at the State of the Region breakfast should not become casualties of partisanship. They are good ideas — the kinds of ideas that all elected officials, at every level of government, should be eager to pursue. All of the state’s leaders must resist the temptation to govern by party line alone. The issues highlighted at the breakfast must remain priorities, regardless of which way the political winds blow.

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’m sure that at some point in your life, someone has uttered an expression that you’d never heard or didn’t understand. There are many of these weird turns of phrase, but my favorite is, “What am I, chopped liver?” It may have ethnic overtones, but it has been used by countless comedians over the decades. No one can pinpoint exactly when the chopped-liver inquiry was born, but it is said to have emanated from Jewish families in the 1930s. Its purpose was to JerrY make it clear to kremer someone that just like chopped liver is a side dish at a dinner, nobody wants to be treated like a side dish in life. I heard the phrase for the first time at a family dinner, and then I heard the late, great comedian Jimmy Durante growl, “I ain’t chopped liver.” I can think of a few people and institutions that I can apply the comparison to, and you’ll better understand how

wonderfully it fits. Let’s start with the apparent attitudes of the owners of the Mets and Yankees toward the teams’ fans. There are no people more loyal to the cause of winning sports in New York than Yankees and Mets followers. We pack the teams’ parks throughout the season, pay ridiculous sums of money for tickets, food and souvenirs, and in the end, the Mets’ Steve Cohen and the Steinbrenners, who own the Yankees, treat us like, yup, chopped liver. All season long we slavishly follow every on-field play and off-field rumor, hoping they’ll be gameclinchers or season-changers. We argue endlessly with Dodgers and Red Sox fans about whose team is the best. Every September, we hope and pray that our squad will make it to the playoffs. We shell out even more ridiculous sums of money to attend playoff game, and pray for the miracle that will propel our Yankees or Mets into the World Series. To add to our collective chopped-liver misery, during the winter we check our

e pay absurd sums of money to pack their stadiums, but in the end . . .

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Venezuela: America’s latest quagmire To the Editor: The United States’ adventures in Iran, Iraq and Libya have long been forgotten by those we trust to lead our country. With our move into Venezuela, we just gave China the political and moral approval to “liberate” Taiwan. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s promise to restore the Soviet Union to its former glory has been reinforced and justified by our government’s recent actions. Venezuela is twice the size of Cali-

phones way too often, in the hope that our team will make some trade or announce some surprise contract that will guarantee our October ticket to the Series. Late last year, the headlined departures of the Mets’ Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso were like a collective lump of coal in our Christmas stocking. To show what patsies we are, a couple of months from now, when spring training starts, we’ll ignore all the misery we’ve suffered and begin a new season of hope. We’ve screamed about the Mets losing favorite player after favorite player to other teams, and want to believe that something big will happen. Cohen says he is constantly looking for new stars and has an open checkbook, but he’s now concentrating on his new casino license and a neighboring soccer stadium. Mets fans? Chopped liver. And the Yankees owners? During the winter, the Steinbrenners sign as many players as they can find, but the big moves, like signing another front-line pitcher or Cody Bellinger (maybe) don’t

fornia, with a population of 30 million, and has had one of the highest crime/murder rates in the world. American oil companies and their employees will need protection to operate the oil fields. We already produce more oil than we need. Unlike America, the rest of the world is moving away from fossil fuels, especially China. We won’t sell to Russia or China. Where is the market that will buy the oil and generate the billions of dollars required to upgrade and protect our “interests” in Venezuela? What is our government’s plan to move forward? I fear that we are heading into the abyss as our moral compass points more toward power and self-entitlement than to compassion and lifting those who need it most. We have invaded a sovereign nation and kidnapped its leader. Nicolas Maduro certainly is corrupt and murderous, but how can we justify our illegal actions on the world stage? Guerrilla warfare, as occurred in Iraq, Libya and other countries we tried to overthrow in the name of democracy, will overtake Venezuela. What and who are we becoming?

seem to be happening right now. According to Forbes and Sportico, the Yankees are valued at $8.2 billion to $8.4 billion, making them the most valuable franchise in baseball history. They claim they’re a break-even company, but their parent company, Yankee Global Enterprises, is estimated to make as much as $150 million annually. We all know what would have happened if George Steinbrenner were still alive. The Yankees would resemble the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have an AllStar at virtually every position. But the Yankees management tells us that baseball is a business, and the sport’s luxury tax forces it to maintain a “tighter bottom line.” The counterpoint to that argument is what another baseball team owner told me: “When you win a World Series, there’s a gusher of new money to be made.” For now, though, if a friend or relative asks you what the chopped-liver line refers to, tell them it’s all about being a Mets or Yankees fan. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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