EMCon, the East Meadow community’s take on comic con, went off successfully at the East Meadow Public Library on April 26 and 27. Julianna Merrick, 10, of East Meadow dressed up as Ochaco Uraraka from ‘My Hero Academia.’ Story, more photos, Page 3.
By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
Nassau University Medical Center recently unveiled a new, state-of-the-art mammography van outside the hospital’s main entrance, allowing hospital staff, breast cancer organizations and county officials to take a close look at the vehicle that will provide lifesaving scans to women across Nassau County.
Plans for the new mobile breast cancerscreening unit were first announced in October, with hospital administrators stating that the goal was to have the van on the road by May. The new vehicle — dubbed the “MammoVan” — will
greatly enhance the standard of care being offered to patients, replacing the hospital’s previous mammography van, which had been in use since 2002.
The old van visited Nassau County communities two days a week, working in tandem with libraries or local government officials to host a screening clinic. The new van is slated to head into communities five to six days a week.
“We’re going to see an increase annually of 40 percent more patients,” Meg Ryan, the president and chief executive of NUMC, said last year.
“That’s 40 percent more people that we can get in the van, diagnose and treat early. So that’s very
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By KElSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
Las Vegas Sands will no longer pursue its $6 billion proposal to build a casino resort at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, prompting the project’s opponents to release a huge sigh of relief.
The company will not apply in June for one of three available downstate gaming licenses in New York. Sands officials said that while they “strongly believe in the development opportunity of a land-based downstate casino license in New York,” they cited a range of market forces, including the rise of online gambling, economic uncertainty in the U.S. and a strategic shift to preserve shareholder value as the reason for pulling out.
positions across the 72-acre site.
A casino at that location was a horrible idea
At a Council of East Meadow Community Organizations meeting, also known as CEMCO, held about an hour after the news regarding the Sands broke on April 23 in the East Meadow Public Library, several of CEMCO’s board members explained that they were actively sitting on various committees regarding the proposed casino and property development.
PEARl JACoBS member, Say No to the Casino Civic Association
“I sat on the environmental committee to learn what was happening in that area,” Joe Parisi, the group’s president said. “The reason that we did that was to stay close to the project and understand if there was anything truly detrimental.”
The proposal included a 400,000-square-foot casino, hotels, restaurants, retail space and a convention center, with the expectation of creating more than 8,500 construction jobs and over 5,000 permanent
Parisi said they were still waiting to learn what impacts could potentially affect East Meadow, adding they’d keep the community in the loops as news developed.
“I’m elated, absolutely elated
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By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
To mark Autism Acceptance Month, Nassau County officials gathered in Mineola on April 23 to raise awareness and celebrate local efforts supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building to announce the building would be lit blue in recognition of Autism Awareness Day. He also noted the county’s efforts to support individuals with autism and assist families with navigating challenges, including providing housing for those transitioning to adulthood.
“Autism isn’t just about an individual family,” Blakeman said. “It’s about all of us in the community pitching in to make sure that we have the happiest and healthiest and kindness community in the United States.”
Joining Blakeman were county officials and legislators, including Legislator Michael Giangregorio, who has personal experience with autism: His son is on the spectrum and requires roundthe-clock care. Some individuals with autism can speak for themselves, he said, but others, like his son, cannot — and the community must speak for them.
“We have to advocate for the entire
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Mary McDonald, associate executive director of Eden II Programs, speaks at the Autism Awareness Month event in Mineola on April 23, highlighting the Genesis School’s 30 years of supporting children with autism.
community, for those that are a little more higher functioning, to those like my son that will need 24/7 care,” Giangregorio said, “because if we’re not welcoming to everyone, then we’re not doing a good job.”
Giangregorio also congratulated the Genesis School in East Meadow, which has spent 30 years educating and supporting children with autism. Founded in 1995 by Eden II Programs, a nonprofit organization that supports people with autism through science and services, the school serves students ages 5 to 21 and uses applied behavior
analysis to guide its teaching. Each classroom is staffed with a certified teacher, specialists, and aides, with additional support available for families at home.
“I had the good fortune of sending my son there many years ago,” he said.
“The loving care he’s received in that program has been a lifesaver for us.”
Mary McDonald, associate executive director of Long Island programs for Eden II, spoke at the event, where she thanked county officials for promoting autism awareness. McDonald, who has been with the Genesis School since its
founding, said the program has grown over the years to meet the needs of the community, expanding from a school into outreach, family support, and adult services.
“It really sort of naturally evolved,” McDonald said. “We always try to meet the needs of the people we serve.”
McDonald highlighted the school’s onsite behavior clinic, which serves students with severe challenges who can’t be supported in typical settings. The clinic helps improve behavior and language skills while also training the schools or programs students return to. Each program is tailored to the individual needs of the student, she said.
Looking ahead, McDonald said the Genesis School hopes to move into a larger space, having recently grown from five to seven classrooms. The school also plans to expand adult services and is in the early stages of developing a residential group home within the next year or two.
According to McDonald, the Genesis School is the only program in Nassau County that specializes in autism and applied behavior analysis. The school currently serves 44 students, with 50 individuals in its adult program and about 25 in the onsite behavior clinic.
“If we have a new building we’ll be able to serve some more students with autism,” she said, “which would be nice for this specialized type of program.”
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Lovers of comics, anime, sci-fi, pop culture and more found a place to enjoy everything they love at the 15th annual EMCon, held April 26 and 27 at the East Meadow Public Library.
Like larger comic conventions, EMCon boasts an array of workshops, meet-and-greets, panels, and cosplay contests. But unlike the massive conventions held in convention centers, EMCon offers a cozier, more intimate atmosphere — something returning guests and contributors appreciate about their very own comic-con, right in the heart of East Meadow.
The weekend-long celebration of fandom was emceed this year by “Peace,” a dancer, entertainer and visual artist from New Jersey. Known for his charismatic stage presence and high-energy hosting style, Peace has become a regular at anime conventions across the country. His infectious enthusiasm helped keep the crowds energized throughout the weekend, stamping East Meadow’s event with his unique brand of fun.
On both Saturday and Sunday, attendees could stroll through the artists block, where talented illustrators and crafters showcased and sold their work. Many focused on anime and manga-style creations, with everything from prints and comics to keychains and stickers available for purchase. Among the featured artists were Drezen Media, JinsNerdCraft, and several other local and regional creatives.
In addition to browsing artist booths, guests had a chance to take part in a variety of interactive workshops, from character design and digital art to cosplay tips and voice acting demos. These hands-on experiences offered attendees of all ages a deeper dive into the creative worlds behind their favorite fandoms.
This year’s musical lineup brought a lively beat to the library. Performers included Cat Girl Kawaii-Hop, who brought a whimsical twist to J-popinspired hip-hop, and Tha Gata Negrra, whose high-octane performances mixed anime themes with urban flair.
One of the convention’s highlights was the return of Mark Torres, host of “It Came From the Radio,” a monthly program at the East Meadow library. For the third year in a row, Torres presented “Designated: The Radio Play,” a comic book adapted for the airwaves. Guests were encouraged to pick up a copy of the comic beforehand and read along during the live performance, blending storytelling with theater and radio nostalgia. Rounding out the weekend were meetups with performers, a cosplay parade and contests, and plenty of chances for fans to connect over their shared interests. Whether they came in costume or simply came to explore, attendees left with memories of an unforgettable experience.
For more information about upcoming events — or to follow future EMCons — visit EastMeadow.info.
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parking who is vetting me. Do I have pre-booked parking? Am I disabled? No sir and no sir. He hands me a flyer complete with a QR code that direct vehicles to the Aqueduct Overflow parking lot near the racetrack. Names and phrases like Lefferts Boulevard, Aqueduct Road, “shuttle bus,” “free JFK AirTrain” swim in front of my eyes. My face is a mixture of fear and confusion after the short-lived arrival to my short-term parking destination. So close. So far.
As a Nassau resident, picking up family members at the Jet Blue afternoon flight from Chicago-O’Hare at 4:44 p.m. meant that I was merging on the Southern State Parkway at 1:45 p.m.. I was particularly concerned to get to the airport’s footprint, expecting to slalom my way through makeshift roadways and plastic highway cones. Despite the traffic, Kennedy Airport temporary signage and Google Maps were golden. I made it to Terminal 5 and thought I was home free. Except for one universal problem.
Parking.
There is a stoic man in a safety vest at the closed entrance to Terminal 5
On this “unusually-coldgetting-warmer-by-lateafternoon” day, I am bundled up in a down jacket and hoodie which plays an ironic role in the final outcome of this story. He says, like him I must be dressed for the cold (and I guess he feels some concern for me with the shuttle bus trip from Aqueduct). He reconsiders. If I can anticipate going to the highest parking level there may be some spots available. He explains the two possible ways the fee will be charged and he sends me up the ramp.
In short, it was his kindness and arbitrary decision that allowed me to spend less time searching for a parking spot than that Jet Blue flight was in the air. And in some unique way, I am determined to pay that kindness forward.
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IT HAS BEEN A red-hot April for Wade and the Plainedge girls’ lacrosse team. The Red Devils have won eight of their last night games, with Wade serving as one of the integral parts of the success. The third-year varsity player is also a third-year captain and helping Plainedge’s offense fire. Entering this week’s action, Wade ranked near the top of Nassau County in goals with 42. She netted at least three goals in eight of the first 11 games.
Thursday, May 1
Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Freeport 5
Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at Carey
Boys Lacrosse: East Meadow at Clarke
Girls Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at Freeport
Girls Lacrosse: Mepham at Bethpage
Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Friday, May 2
Flag Football: Lynbrook at East Rockaway 5 p.m.
Flag Football: Bethpage at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Farmingdale at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: South Side at North Shore
Boys Lacrosse: Lynbrook at MacArthur
Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at Massapequa
Saturday, May 3
Softball: Uniondale at Elmont 10 a.m.
Softball: North Shore at Baldwin 10 a.m.
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Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Mepham
Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at Oceanside 10 a.m.
Flag Football: Freeport at Oceanside 11 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Division 12 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Island Trees at Hewlett 3 p.m.
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By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com
The East Meadow girls’ lacrosse team lost nine seniors to graduation, but they didn’t lose Kayla Lederer and Jaelyn Zabala.
The dynamic midfield duo of Lederer-Zabala has been a blur on the lacrosse pitch, combining for 41 goals as East Meadow has already officially clinched a playoff berth off a 6-2 conference clip.
That’s a big deal because East Meadow got shut out of the playoffs last season despite a 9-2 record under the quirky Conference 3 rules. With the revision in playoff qualification, East Meadow is in.
“I was a little nervous because of how many key players we lost, but seeing how well our chemistry is, how we push each other, on the field and outside, that’s pushed us to do well this season,’’ Zabala said. “As the season continues, I see us doing better and better.’’
Zabala scored the game-winning goal in its huge 10-9 overtime victory over conference power Hicksville last Friday. Lederer started the game-winning play, bolting down the field in transition and feeding Crystal Cruz. She passed to Zabala, who dodged through a couple of defenders and rammed it in.
“The girls went crazy,’’ coach Nicolette Tortorici said.
Zabala, a senior, has a team-leading 22 goals and 15 assists.
“They work very well together,’’ Tortorici said. “Just her speed, also (she’s) very aggressive when she has the ball. She knows what she wants to do with it and plays with poise, control and a lot of grit.’’
“What really works is my teammates set me up to be able to score so well,’’ Zabala said. “Not only just me (but) our midfielders are extremely fast and push fastbreaks.’’
A junior, Lederer (19 goals, 7 assists) possesses the most pure speed. “It’s just how well she hustles up and down the field.,’’ Tortorici said. “She’s extremely fast and hardly anyone is able to stop
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Junior Kayla Lederer (19 goals, 7 assists) has been a spark for East Meadow along with 22-goal scorer Jaelyn Zabala.
her in transition. She gets past every single person.’’
The offense’s stabilizer is junior attacker Cruz. “She made a huge impact,’’ Tortorici said. “She’s our safest player on our attacking end. It looks like everyone tries to get her the ball to settle down.’’
Meanwhile, freshman lefty attacker Ariana Facenda has “surprised all of us,’’ the coach said. “She’s a lefty and we’re using it to our advantage in sets,’’ Tortorici said. “There’s not many lefties in lacrosse.’’
On defense, the star is sophomore Kate Barnett, cited for her lacrosse IQ. “She’s caused a ton of turnovers,’’ Tortorici said.
Junior Zoe Orlando and senior Shauna Gregorio also have played hard-nosed defense in front of goalie Alissa Mili, the school’s salutatorian who is weaving a big year with 70 saves and counting. “We’ve been able to win overtime games under pressure,’’ Tortorici said. “If they can handle pressure in playoff season, we have a chance to make a run.’’
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has appointed Dr. Irina Gelman to chair the board of the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.
Gelman, the county’s health commissioner, will step into the role previously held by Matthew Bruderman, who’d been serving as chairman to the board since 2022. A reason for Bruderman’s departure from the position was not given. His appointment to the board was set to last until February of 2027.
Gelman was named the Nassau County health commissioner in 2022. She was previously the health commissioner in upstate-Orange County and the public health director in Fulton County. Gelman was a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, and board vice president of the New York State Association of County Health Officials.
“We thank Matt Bruderman for his service as chairman of the board of Nassau University Medical Center,” Blakeman said in a written statement shared with the Herald on the evening of April 24.. “Under his leadership, NUMC was able to reduce its deficits by significant margins and improve its ratings. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
Dr. Kamal Nayyar, a NUMC board member, has also resigned, which
opened a spot of Gelman to serve on both the board and as its chair.
“I appreciate Dr. Kamal Nayyar’s resignation as a member of the board, as it will give me the opportunity to appoint Commissioner of Health Dr. Irina Gelman, a healthcare professional who has demonstrated throughout the course of her career, the highest level of profes-
sionalism and is uniquely qualified person to lead the NUMC Board as a member and chair,” he added. “I am totally confident in her abilities and believe under her leadership that she will be a tremendous asset to NUMC, its patients, and staff.”
–Jordan Vallone
History, and real or imagined inequity, collide on 25 miles of one of Long Island’s busiest roadways
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
First in a series on the Southern State Parkway.
One bright Saturday afternoon in June 2020, a group of protesters stood near the Robert Moses statue in Babylon, calling for its removal. Their rallying cry: The “Master Builder” was not worthy of such recognition. He was, instead, a racist who, among other things, designed the Southern State Parkway to keep buses carrying low-income families from traveling from New York City to Long Island — and its beaches.
The group had collected more than 13,000 signatures in support of its cause.
major roadway expansion undertaken by New York state that also included the Northern State and Sagtikos parkways. Today, it is a 25.3-mile long roadway that stretches from the Queens-Nassau border to Heckscher State Park in East Islip.
Wayne Horsley, a former regional director of Long Island’s state parks and a local historian, countered at the time that the often aired claims against Moses, “a son of the village,” have never been proven.
What has been proven, however, is the impact of the visionary work of Moses, who was the architect behind the construction of the Southern State when he served as the chairman of the Long Island State Park Commission and president of the New York State Parks Council.
The 100th anniversary of the construction of the parkway this year offers an opportunity to reflect on both its history and its future.
Often referred to simply as “the parkway,” the Southern State was part of a
Construction on the Southern State began in 1925, under Moses’s leadership. It was designed to improve access to Jones Beach. The land was originally a water conduit owned by the borough of Brooklyn. It comprises the western portion of unsigned New York State Route 908M, with the Heckscher State Parkway occupying the eastern section. Its first section opened to the public in 1927; there were additions in 1949, and its current roadway was completed in 1962, when it reached Heckscher Parkway.
Following the post-war housing boom on Long Island, the parkway was widened and straightened in a number of places to serve commuters traveling at speeds unanticipated when the road was first constructed.
Initially, the Southern State had a toll between exits 13 and 14, at the Cross Island Parkway, until 1978 when the state eliminated it and removed the toll plaza.
Prior to World War II, the State Department of Transportation estimated that fewer than 15,000 cars traveled on the parkway each day. During the postwar population boom on Long Island, the volume expanded to 190,000 cars per day, with most using it to commute between home and work.
Mary Cascone, historian of the Town of Babylon, notes that the Long Island parkway system was initially designed to bring automobiles to state parks.
“By limiting access to passenger cars, the parkways were supposedly intended for recreational driving,” Cascone wrote in her research on Moses and the Southern State. “Drivers and passengers could enjoy the beauty of the tree-lined roadway, free of billboards and trucks, as they made the journey to the countryside.”
That intention is visually confirmed in photos taken of the road when it opened, showing one or two cars on a lushly landscaped parkway, portraying what was then known as the “leisurely Sunday drive.” With its verdant country-
side free of commercial traffic, the parkway appealed to the more affluent city residents who owned cars, whether an intentional outcome of the design or not.
An aspect of the roadway’s design that is often cited as evidence to support the claim that it was designed to deny access to the masses is its bridges, which have unusually low clearances.
“It appears to be accurate that the state parks and beaches reached by the Nassau and Suffolk County parkways were deliberately designed to accommodate motorists rather than people who used public transportation,” Cascone said. “The inference that many people make, however, is that Black people used public transportation — which they
surely did — along with all the other people who could not afford to, or simply chose not to, own a car. This ignores the fact, however, that Black people did own automobiles, and drove them on the parkways and to the beaches.”
For some, however, the low parkway bridges are an unfortunate, lingering reminder of classism and inequity in the guise of public works, Cascone concluded.
Thomas J. Campanella, a professor at Cornell University, a historian and a writer on city planning and the urban environment, sees the potential evidence of discrimination in the lower height of the Southern State bridges compared with those on other parkways Moses designed.
“The low-bridge story is a microbiography of Moses, a tragic hero who built for the ages, but for a narrowly construed public,” Campanella wrote. “It also shows how something as inert as a stone-faced bridge can be alive with politics and meaning.”
He also noted that Moses’s attitude appeared contradictory, as he approved the construction of a swimming pool and play center in Harlem — now the Jackie Robinson Park — which is considered one of the best public works projects of the New Deal era anywhere in the United States, and established other recreational sites in communities of color across New York state.
In a press release dated July 23, 1934, Moses argued for the construction of more recreational facilities for all New Yorkers, noting, “It is no exaggeration to say that the health, happiness, efficiency and orderliness of many of the city’s
residents, especially in the summer months, are tremendously affected by the presence or absence of adequate swimming and bathing facilities.”
Next installment: Accident statistics and causes.
■ Originally designed with quaint wooden lampposts, which became affectionately known as “woody” lights.
■ When the parkway was first built, then Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to have a western extension that reached into Brooklyn. That stretch of highway is known today as the Belt Parkway.
■ Following the suburban expansion of Long Island after World War II, the parkway was widened and straightened in places to allow for higher speeds and more traffic.
■ A state police substation and barracks were built on either side of the parkway in North Valley Stream.
■ A median service station was built in the 1930s east of Exit 32 (Route 110). It closed in 1985, but its abandoned ramps can still be seen in the median.
important for our community.”
NUMC also offers women’s health care clinics with extended hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and weekend clinics, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, serving a total of around 20,000 patients last year alone. The hospital is also a partner with the Jericho-based nonprofit, Hair We Share, which provides human hair wigs made from donated hair, free of charge, to people struggling with medical hair loss. Based in Jericho, NUMC’s oncology suite now features a “wig room” to help patients dealing with chemotherapy-related hair loss.
We are bringing lifesaving changes closer to home, and together we are changing lives.
Meg RyaN President, chief executive Nassau University Medical Center
“One in four women in the age from 50 to 74 have not gotten screened when it’s available, it’s free and it’s something that can save your life,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at the unveiling on April 24. “It’s not just women who get breast cancer — men get breast cancer too. It’s a good idea to get screen — it’s an important idea, and it may be a lifesaving idea to get screened.”
NUMC hosted its first-ever Pink Gala at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park in November to help fundraise for the recent addition. The new van cost around $1 million, and while the hospital has some funding secured for it, additional proceeds from the gala helped to cover the cost of the purchase.
Ryan thanked Nassau County officials, the hospital’s board of directors and NUMC’s medical staff for their work in helping deliver accessible, high-quality health care to every corner of Nassau County.
“Nassau County ranks number one in breast cancer incidents across New York state, and that’s a statistic that we just simply can’t ignore,” she said. “That’s why I’m thrilled that for the first time in 25 years, we are launching this brand new ‘MammoVan,’ equipped with the latest 3D high resolution mammography technology. We are bringing lifesaving changes closer to home, and together we are changing lives. This is just yet another reason why Nassau County needs NUMC.
“This is a horrible disease, and as the county executive said, it affects everybody, but of course in particular women, and to hear that one in four women over the age of 50 that are expected to be screened for this don’t (get screened), we knew we needed to do something about that,” County Legislator John Ferreti added. “I’m so happy we’re going to have this mammography van here, because it’s about protecting the health of all Nassau County residents, in particular the health of women, and that’s what we do in Nassau County.”
NUMC’s commitment to women’s health
■ “MammoVan” unveiled featuring state-of-the-art, 3D high-resolution imaging technology
■ Van expands reach by visiting communities five to six days a week
■ Annual screenings anticipated to increase 40 percent
■ Women’s health clinics will stay open late on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings
■ 20,000 women served last year through expanded services
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
The Mainstage Players of Temple B’nai Torah are ready to hit the stage this month for four performances of the whimsical musical adventure, “Mary Poppins.” The temple serves the Bellmore, Merrick, East Meadow, Wantagh and Seaford communities.
The show, based on the iconic story of a magical nanny who brings adventure, music and life lessons to the Banks family, will be performed in the temple’s auditorium.
According to temple member Lisa Shubin, who is producing the play, more than 40 performers — a mix of adults and children ages 8 and up — have been rehearsing three to four days a week since January.
“It’s a fun show, and people who come will have a great time,” said Shubin, whose husband, Tom Reilly, is directing the show.
Shubin said the decision to stage “Mary Poppins” was based on the cast that they anticipated, considering factors like age range, vocal abilities and acting experience.
Playing the lead role of Mary Poppins is Marni Tessler, 30, who said she’s passionate about singing and enjoys the rehearsal process. She added that her parents were members of Temple Emanu-El, and she began performing in temple productions at age 7. Altogether, she has spent about 15 years involved in the shows, returning in 2022 after a break.
For Tessler, rehearsing alongside younger performers has been a great way to watch them progress in their acting abilities.
“I have grown very close with them, so it’s a really fun experience to watch them grow and to see what roles they take on,” she said.
Temple member Jeff Minkowsky will take on the role
Temple B’nai Torah’s Mainstage Players will stage “Mary Poppins” this month, featuring a talented cast of all ages and offering a heartwarming experience for the whole family.
of Bert, the cheerful chimney sweep who serves as Mary Poppins’ friend and guide through the children’s magical adventures. He has been performing in temple shows since 2019, initially joining as a way to connect his family to the community.
“I just thought it was a wonderful opportunity for my daughter and I to join a theater show and be a part of it together, and it was the best decision we ever made,” he said.
According to Shubin, the show is more than just a performance — it’s a way for people to feel more connected to the temple.
“The draw for most people is the family feel,” she noted, “the intergenerational relationships and the connectedness.”
Members of the adult group have been performing in
stage shows for more than 30 years at Temple Emanu-El in East Meadow, before it merged with Temple B’nai Torah in 2018. Some cast members in this production are in their 70s.
Shubin, who has been producing shows at the temple for 15 years, last staged “Mary Poppins” in 2018. Over the years, she has seen friendships form among the children, along with valuable life lessons passed down from older cast members.
“It really helps the children feel a connection to the synagogue,” she said, “because they have friends that are their age and friends of older generations.”
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and over, and $10 for children 17 and under. For tickets, visit tbtwantagh.seatyourself.biz, email tbttix@temple-bnaitorah.org, or call (516) 221-2370.
W.T. Clarke Middle School in East Meadow proudly registered to become a No Place for Hate School, which has involved forming a committee of students and staff, taking a schoolwide pledge and three schoolwide activities.
With the help of the art department, tech department and student work from the lessons, Clarke’s No Place for Hate Committee created, framed and mounted the attach sign in the school’s hallway.
Among their schoolwide activities, the newly formed committee facilitated a lesson in social studies classes that focused on antibullying and how to be an upstander. Throughout the lesson, students were engaged in a variety of activities that sparked thought-provoking questions and discussion. Students reviewed the definition of bullying, viewed video clips from the movie “Wonder” that showed the different sides to bullying, and reviewed scenarios that generated rich conversations on how to respond in various situations in order to be an upstander at Clarke Middle School and throughout life. The lesson closed with students writing their ideas on how to take action against bullying on a cut-out puzzle piece, which will come together as a larger piece of art that will be displayed in the cafeteria.
Clarke’s committee also facilitated a lesson in the library throughout the week of March 24-27. Their topic for this activity, based on survey results from
staff and students, was “Anxiety and Coping Strategies.” The committee worked hard to create an impactful, relatable and engaging lesson for all stu -
dents, and they were excited to make their presentations.
By Danielle Schwab
Over 90 vendors soon set up shop at Hostra University’s David Mack Sports & Exhibition Center. The unique foodie experience returns, May 4, with sweet and savory tastes all in one place.
“We call ourselves the official home of chocolate, food, and fun,” Marvin Baum, the Chocolate Expo’s founder, says. “We’re using chocolate as a platform, not only to support small local businesses, but also to do good for the community.”
It all began in 2006, after Baum realized there was a strong desire to bring food vendors and communities together. Since 2012, the chocoholic’s delight has been sweetening Long Island and has grown to be the confectionery hot spot it is today.
“Long Island has always been a special spot for me. It helped us go to the next level in terms of what we could offer the public in terms of an experience,” Baum says.
From chocolate classics like bonbons, fudge and chocolate-dipped treats to interesting twists such as chocolate-covered bacon, there are no shortage of desserts to indulge in. For more savory pairings, baked goods, specialty foods, wine, and cheeses are also tempting; there’s surely something to satisfy everyone’s palate.
Visitors can check out the Long Island confectioners represented, including Bellmore’s Chocolate Works, a chocolaterie selling chocolate-covered pretzels, platters, and more.
“Last year was our first year at the Expo. We had a great experience,” Nimisha Patel, who owns the store with her husband, Raj, reports.“People always buy chocolate, and we get to be creative and decorate with different designs.”
Other local favorites include Chez Hedwidge, an artisan gluten-free bakery, based in Valley Stream; Massapequa’s Swizzled Desserts, a purveyor of small batch alchohol-infused ice creams and sorbets; and Sunflower Bakeshop, a Kosher bakery in West Hempstead that caters to customers with
• Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Tickets are $20, $10 ages 5-12 when purchased online, children under 5 free, $30, $15 child at door; available from thechocolateexpo.com
• Hofstra University, David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex, Hempstead
food and dietary restrictions, offering a wide range of glutenfree and vegan options.
This year, the choice of treats is more enticing than ever.
“There are a limited number of chocolate shops on Long Island. We’re bringing vendors from other states and countries, so we can bring unique things that people from Long Island have not seen elsewhere before,” Baum says.
Be sure to sample the diverse offerings that include the trendy Dubai chocolate (Omniya), rich artisanal chocolates from Paris (Chocolaknin), and luxury Swiss assortments (Canonica).
The binge-worthy experiences don’t stop with chocolate. Guests can meet up with this years’ special guests — everyone’s favorite 1970s TV family, “The Brady Bunch.”
“There’s a strong nostalgic quality to connecting with the original show. This is a chance to get together, to connect without a television screen, in a much more informal kind of way,” says Barry Williams, who fans will know as the eldest Brady child, Greg Brady.
Williams is readu to answer all your eager-to-know questions about the show — along with his castmates Christopher Knight (Peter Brady), Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady), and Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) — during the morning panel discussion. He’s also bringing some “Tikis” that fans may recognize from the iconic Hawaii episode.
“I see happen quite often is a fan will approach us, they might be middle-aged, and in front of my eyes they will turn into the giggling teenager that they were when they were watching the show,” he notes.
Balloon artist Robbie Furman adds to the magic, creating a life-sized ‘Brady Bunch’ — made entirely out of balloons!
For more family-sized fun, young visitors can drop by the Kidz Zone for face painting, balloon twisting and chocolate smashing. You may even catch a glimpse of a Stormtrooper — don’t forget to respond “May the Fourth be with you!”
At the end of the day, kids can enjoy a balloon popping party.
“We let the kids pop them with safe little picks at the end of the event, which we’ve never done on Long Island before,” Baum says.
Whether you’re familiar with the Expo or a curious newcomer, it’s always a delectable outing.
“We have a relationship with people on Long Island, and they look forward to it every year. I recently saw a Facebook post [about the Expo] saying ‘My friend and I had a magical day that we will never forget,’” Baum says.
“This is why we do what we do with the Chocolate Expo, for our guests have a magical time.”
Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark on Main Street stage, on their latest tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incredible Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here.” This show consists of two sets. The first set will be a full rendition of this epic album from start to finish, with “Classic PTF” combinations for the second set. “Wish You Were Here” is extremely meaningful to the band members and so many music lovers around the world and PTF is thrilled to bring this album to life in 2025. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience.
Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. $49 and $46. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or call (516) 767-6444.
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes everyone to Regency Romance Weekend, a most splendid affair in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Families can wander the gardens for storybook strolls and hands-on crafts, while those with a playful spirit can enjoy lawn games fit for the finest estates. Also find inspiration in creative activities, while music lovers are serenaded with classical takes on familiar tunes. Of course, what would a Regency gathering be without fashion and society gossip? Take in a discussion on Regency fashion —fact versus fiction. And for those with a keen mind and a love of Austen’s world, Austen trivia will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. Plus indulge in a proper afternoon tea, or treat yourself to confections at the café.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For more information and program/events schedule, go to oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048.
On Exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct follow-up to the wellreceived 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.
• Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City.
• Time: Also May 2-3, and May 7-8, times vary
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly citing him as “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills prestigious venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. His comedic talent extends beyond the stage. He’s released two acclaimed Netflix specials, “Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers” and “Brian Regan: On The Rocks,” showcasing his knack for finding humor in everyday situations. He also starred in his own Netflix series,”Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan,” and even made history with “Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall,” the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central’s history. Regan also co-stars in three seasons of Peter Farrelly’s series, “Loudermilk,” which moved to Netflix in January 2024, ranking in the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix for over a month. He’s also a familiar presence on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He’s the standup guest who the show invites on for two segments: a performance segment and also on the couch to chat with Jimmy. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
The Long Island Marathon and additional races return to Eisenhower Park with three days packed with races for runners of all ages and abilities, through May 4.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
• Time: Varying times on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Contact: RunSignUp.com/ Race/NY/EastMeadow/ LongIslandMarathon
‘Bridgerton’inspired dance workshop
Learn to dance like Simon and Daphne! Enjoy an hour of grace and merriment at Old Westbury Gardens and learn some of the dances from the “Bridgerton” and “Queen
Charlotte” series. No experience is necessary and no partner is needed. Instructor Susan de Guardiola guides participants through easy choreographies inspired from the TV series and talks about how the Bridgerton dances differ from the dances of the actual Regency/Jane Austen era. Ages 16+ welcome.
• Where: The Barn at Orchard Hill, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Noon-1 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen to “Jane Austen: Little People Big Dreams” by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Registration required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or (516) 333-0048
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Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Join an animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow hosts its annual pancake breakfast. Enjoy the a meal and support the community.
• Where: East Meadow High School, 101 Carman Ave.
• Time: 8:30 a.m.
• Contact: eastmeadowkiwanis.org
Cinco De Mayo party
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo a day early at the Garden Social in East Meadow. Great food and dancing all night.
• Where: 1964 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
new moms with babies from newborn to 1 year. Registration required.
• Where: St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre.
• Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: Call Gabriella Gennaro at (516) 705-2434
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Little Learners’ Busy Bees
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Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with a buzzing adventure for the little ones. Families discover how these tiny but mighty creatures help our environment flourish. Through fun activities, explore how bees spread pollen and help plants grow, making them essential to nature’s magic. Each child also gets to craft their very own beehive thumbprint masterpiece and enjoy a lively, buzzing game that brings the wonders of pollination to life. For ages 2-5. Registration required. $15 per child.
• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
• Time: 1-2 p.m.
• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210
• Time: Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.
• Contact: gardensocialli.com
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Parents with children entering kindergarten and first grade can learn about local Daisy programs at an informative session.
• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow
• Contact: gsnc.org
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East Meadow Public Library offers a technology assistance program, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Where: 1886 Front Street, East Meadow
• Time: 2-4 p.m.
• Contact: EastMeadow.info
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Vendors Fair
Stretch your legs and shop this spring at the Eisenhower Park Mother’s Day Weekend Vendors Fair. 75 to 100 vendors expected.
• Where: Eisenhower Park Field 8
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: nassaucountyfairs.com
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Mercy Hospital offers a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support group facilitated by a certified counselor. Open to
Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.
Three W.T. Clarke Middle School students are making history — literally — as their award-winning projects earn them a spot in the state-level National History Day competition.
–Jordan Vallone
The East Meadow School District is celebrating three W.T. Clarke Middle School eighth graders whose National History Day projects have advanced to the state-level competition. Lefteris Demosthenous earned first place in the Individual Website category. In the Individual Documentary category, Yuna Ko took second place and Jahane Abidi placed third. Their achievements reflect months of hard work, research, and creativity as they explored historical topics and shared their findings through dynamic, studentcreated presentations.
National History Day is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing history education through project-based learning. Open to students in grades 6–12, the competition challenges participants to conduct thorough research on a historical topic of their choice — often using primary sources from archives, libraries, and museums. Students then communicate their findings through various formats, including websites, exhibits, documentaries, performances, or research papers.
Projects are evaluated by professional historians, educators, and scholars at school, regional, state, and national levels, encouraging academic rigor and storytelling skills.
New York’s top young historians will meet at SUNY Oneonta
The state-level competition for New York were held on April 27. Students presented their work and competed for the opportunity to advance to the National History Day Finals at the University of Maryland in College Park.
East Meadow’s Clarke Middle School students will represent their community among the state’s top young historians, and the district is wishing them the very best as they prepare to take the next step in this prestigious academic challenge.
By Maureen Fitzgerald
On April 15, nearly 50 Long Island business owners attended PSEG Long Island’s first “Business First” workshop at its Bethpage headquarters, hosted in collaboration with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The morning session featured a networking breakfast and expert-led presentations on reducing energy costs, managing utility bills, and securing funding for energy-efficient upgrades.
“Small businesses power our communities and fuel economic growth,” said Veronica Isaac, Manager of Customer and Community Partnerships at PSEG Long Island, reflecting on the vital role small businesses play here — a theme that resonated throughout the day’s program. “By helping them thrive, we unlock local jobs, boost reinvestment and create a cycle of shared success. A strong small business is a win for all of us.”
Christine Bryson and Shamisha Sims kicked off the event with an overview of financial and technical resources available through PSEG Long Island and partner agencies. Bryson explained how federal, state, and local programs—including grants, loans, and tax credits—can support energy-saving improvements. She also provided tips on working with economic development agencies. Sims introduced PSEG’s Business First program, which offers free or low-cost energy assessments, and shared sample audit reports highlighting quickreturn upgrades like LED lighting and HVAC controls.
The technical portion of the workshop focused on implementation. Matt Connors shared case studies of local companies that cut energy use by up to 25% and explained how to apply for rebates tied to improvements like programmable thermostats and motor retrofits. Nicole Jones-Cumberbatch followed with a presentation on PSEG’s renovation support services, which help businesses navigate permits, hire contractors, and stay on schedule. Paul DiBenedetto wrapped up the segment with a discussion on EV charging stations and available
incentives, sparking interest from several attendees planning future installations.
Thenaris Godbolt walked through PSEG Long Island’s commercial billing system, helping attendees better understand rate schedules, online tools, and cost-saving features like budget billing and prompt-payment discounts. The session closed with Jimmy Alty offering procurement tips to help businesses evaluate vendor bids, negotiate terms, and leverage PSEG Long Island’s contractor network — their Prime Efficiency
Partners — for quality assurance and cost control. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet one-onone with Business First Advocates to discuss next steps, from rebate applications to project planning, receiving personalized advice and customized next steps and key contacts for follow-up support. Future workshops are planned throughout the year. Businesses can email PSEGLI-BusinessFirst@pseg. com to schedule a free energy assessment or learn more.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Flagstar Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Kelvin Puello a/k/a Kelvin R. Puello, Wendy Puello, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 12, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 518 Benine Road, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 10, Block: 325, Lot: 6. Approximate amount of judgment $715,871.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602386/2020. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Wayne Wink, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-093408-F00 84882 152777
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. GERARDO CARBAJAL, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 2, 2018, and a Proposed Order duly entered on February 26, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2269 Roosevelt
Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 205 and Lots 25, 26, 27 and 28. Approximate amount of judgment is $711,290.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #012037/2014.
Gregg Sidoti, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 152976
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN W. MILLER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 863 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 3 and Lot 45. Approximate amount of judgment is $537,817.86 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604506/2023. Cash will not be accepted.
Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 153089
LEGAL NOTICE
At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on April 29, 2025
P R E S E N T :
Hon., Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor Dorothy Goosby
Dennis Dunne, Sr. Thomas E. Muscarella
Melissa Miller
Laura A. Ryder
Chris Schneider, Council Members
IN THE MATTER : - of: THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT : OF THE EAST MEADOW WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD : COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
X ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead Department of Water as the Representative of the East Meadow Water District (the “District”) proposed certain improvements consisting of a total replacement of a portion of the Prospect Avenue water main; treatment improvements for iron and 1,4 dioxane at Well 10; and any other minor repairs to such structure, and requested the Town Board hold a public hearing regarding said improvements of the District; and, WHEREAS, said Commissioner submitted to the Town Board an estimate of costs relating to said improvements; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, ORDERED, the proposed increase and improvement is an Unlisted Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617; and, be it further, ORDERED, a public hearing be held by this Town Board on May 13th 2025 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon at the Town Meeting
Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza,1 Washington Street, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on the increase and improvement of the East Meadow Water District at an estimated maximum cost of $17,400,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town.
ALL PERSONS desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the above-mentioned hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: Hempstead, New York
April 29, 2025 /s/
Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor /s/
Dorothy L. Goosby
/s/________________
Dennis Dunne, Sr. /s/
Thomas E. Muscarella /s/
Melissa Miller /s/
Laura A. Ryder /s/
Chris Schneider, Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead 153246
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 05/07/2025 at 9:30
A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30
A.M.
1310/25. NR WESTBURY - Museum of Urban Arts, Amusement Rides (Special Event) duration May 14, 2025 - May 18, 2025., S/W cor. Old Country Rd. & Merchants Concourse running thru to Zeckendorf Blvd., a/k/a 1500 Old Country Rd. 199/25. EAST MEADOW - Fredy H. Padilla, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high PVC fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., N/W cor. Gerald Ave. & East Meadow Ave., a/k/a 1897 Gerald Ave. 203/25. LEVITTOWN - L Food Corp., d/b/a McDonald’s, Renewal of grant to maintain one 2-part, doublefaced, detached illuminated ground sign; overall size 205 sq. ft., overall height 21 1/2 ft., setback 14 1/2 ft. from property line., N/s Hempstead Tpke., 321.44’ W/o Berger Ave., a/k/a 3839 Hempstead Tpke. 204/25. - 206/25.
LEVITTOWN - James & Patricia Coyne, Variance, front yard average setback, construct addition & roofed over open porch both attached to dwelling; Variance, side yard, install a/c unit attached to dwelling; Maintain shed with less than required rear & side yard setbacks., S/s Rigger La., 218.30’ W/o Stonecutter Rd., a/k/a 28 Rigger La. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Westbury, East Meadow & Levittown within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such
other matters as may properly come before it.
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LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL AND LIBRARY MEETING AND ELECTION
EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting, budget vote and election of the East Meadow Union Free School District will be held on May 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in each of the school election districts heretofore established on the following separate matters:
1. Proposition 1 - The estimated expenditures for school purposes (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2025-2026 and authorizing the levy and collection of the necessary taxes thereof.
2. Proposition 2 - The estimated expenditures for library purposes (library budget) for the ensuing school year 2025-2026 and authorizing the levy and collection of the necessary taxes thereof.
3. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that voting upon the estimated expenses for school and library purposes for the school year and the election of members of the Board of Education and Library Board will be held on May 20, 2025, in each of the school election districts heretofore established.
VOTING will be by ballot on 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 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and as much longer as may be necessary for all voters then present to cast their votes.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said vote and election to be conducted on May 20, 2025, three (3) members are to be elected to the Board of Education and one (1) member is to be elected to the Library
Board as follows:
(a) three members of the Board of Education for a full term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2028.
(b) one member of the Library Board for a full term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2025 to succeed Ellen Matishek, incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2025.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education and applicable law.
NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that candidates for the offices of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board shall be nominated by petition. Candidates for member of the Board of Education run at large. Each candidate petition for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, care of the Superintendent, shall be signed by at least seventy-four (74) qualified voters of the District, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 21, 2024, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Each vacancy to be filled for trustee of the Library Board shall be considered a separate specific office. A separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition for candidate for the office of member of the Library Board shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, care of the Superintendent, shall be signed by at least seventy-four (74) qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent. Each petition shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2025.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the boundaries of the following School Election Districts shall be as heretofore determined and published by the Board of Education and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
The boundaries of School Election District No. 1 are as follows: Bounded on the North by Hempstead-Bethpage 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.
The qualified voters of School Election District No. 1 will vote at the Parkway Elementary School located at 465 Bellmore Road in said District.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2
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 east side 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 east side of Merrick Avenue from the intersection of Front Street, running north to the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike.
The qualified voters of School Election District No. 2 will vote at the McVey Elementary School located at 2201 Devon Street in said District.
SCHOOL ELECTION
DISTRICT NO. 3
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 Jerusalem Road; west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Bounded on the West by Meadowbrook Parkway from North Jerusalem Road running north to Hempstead Turnpike.
The qualified voters of School Election District No. 3 will vote at Barnum Woods Elementary School located at 500 May Lane in said District.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4
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.
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.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5
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 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 east side of Carman Avenue running north to the intersection of Hearth Lane.
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.
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 meeting and election on May 20, 2025.
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 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 2025 (i.e., 2021-2024). In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to the provisions of section three hundred fifty-two 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 April 24 through May 12, 2025 inclusive, on the days when school is in session, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the office of the District Clerk at the Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York.
Evening registration will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the main corridor of the Salisbury School between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall also take place on May 5, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., at each of the 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 Board of Registration shall also meet during the annual district election at each schoolhouse where voting shall take place for the purpose of preparing a register for district elections held subsequent thereto.
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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior and including the day set for the election except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., by appointment only. Please contact Judy Kandel at 516-478-5735 if you wish to make an appointment.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Official Budget Presentation on the adopted school budget will take place on May 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at The Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY. There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed Library Budget on May 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed 2025/2026 school budget is available upon request to district residents commencing May 6, 2025, at the office of the District Clerk at the Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. The proposed 2025/2026 library budget is available upon request by any resident commencing May 6, 2025, on the library website.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2025/2026 school budget and of the proposed 2025/2026 library budget may be obtained by any resident of the district, upon request, at each of the offices of the schoolhouses in the District, at the school district offices, listed below, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays during the 14day period preceding the annual meeting and election. The proposed 2025/2026 school budget 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, pursuant to Real Property Tax Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2025/2026 school budget and of the proposed 2025/2026 library budget may be obtained by any resident at the East Meadow Public Library located at 1886 Front Street, East Meadow, N.Y., on each day other than Sunday or holidays between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the 14-day period preceding the annual meeting and election. The proposed 2025/2026 library budget will also be available on the East Meadow Public Library website.
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 vote. Completed applications must be received by the
District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter and one (1) day before the election 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 vote. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025. 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 on each of the five days prior to the day of the election between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior and including the day set for the election except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., by 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 p.m. on April 24, 2025. 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 p.m. on election day.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least five hundred (500) qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual
meeting, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be rejected by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation.
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 this Board 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 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.
Dated: MARCH 19, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK Judy E. Kandel District Clerk 152652
Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE REUNIÓN ANUAL AVISO DE ELECCIÓN Y REUNIÓN ANUAL DE LA ESCUELA Y LA BIBLIOTECA DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST MEADOW UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la reunión anual, la votación del presupuesto y la elección del Distrito
Escolar East Meadow Union Free se realizarán el 20 de mayo de 2025 entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares hasta ahora establecidos sobre los siguientes asuntos independientes:
1. Proposición 1 - Los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares (presupuesto escolar) para el siguiente año escolar, 20252026, y la autorización del gravamen y la recaudación de los impuestos necesarios de este gravamen.
2. Proposición 2 - Los gastos estimados para los propósitos de la biblioteca (presupuesto de la biblioteca) para el siguiente año escolar, 2025-2026, y la autorización del gravamen y la recaudación de los impuestos necesarios de este gravamen. 3. Cualquier otra cuestión o propuesta relacionada con los asuntos, los gastos o la autoridad para recaudar impuestos que se pueda presentar para una votación según la Ley de Educación. POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre los gastos estimados para los propósitos de la escuela y la biblioteca para el año escolar, y la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de la Biblioteca se llevarán a cabo el 20 de mayo de 2025 en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares hasta ahora establecidos. La VOTACIÓN será mediante boleta electoral 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. y durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir su voto. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, en esta votación y elección a realizarse el 20 de mayo de 2025, se elegirán tres (3) miembros para la Junta de Educación y un (1) miembro para la Junta de la Biblioteca como se indica a continuación: (a) Tres miembros de la Junta de Educación para un período completo de tres (3) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2025 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028. (b) Un miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca para un período completo de cinco (5)
May 1, 2025 — EAST
años, desde el 1 de julio de 2025 hasta el 30 de junio de 2030, para reemplazar a Ellen Matishek, titular del último mandato.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA también que la elección 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.
NOMINACIONES DE CANDIDATOS
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los candidatos para los cargos de miembros de la Junta de Educación y de la Junta de la Biblioteca se nominarán mediante solicitud. Los candidatos a miembro en la Junta de Educación se presentan en general. Cada solicitud de candidato para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se enviará a la secretaría del Distrito Escolar, a la atención del superintendente, y deberá estar firmada por al menos setenta y cuatro (74) votantes calificados del Distrito. Este número representa el 2% del número total de personas que votaron en la reunión anual del 20 de mayo de 2024. Incluirá la residencia de cada firmante, y también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Cada vacante para ser fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca se debe considerar una vacante específica e independiente. Se necesita una solicitud por separado para nominar a un candidato para cada cargo en particular. Cada solicitud de candidato para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca se enviará a la secretaría del Distrito Escolar, a la atención del superintendente, y deberá estar firmada por al menos setenta y cuatro (74) votantes calificados del Distrito. Incluirá la residencia de cada firmante, el nombre y la residencia del candidato, e indicará la vacante específica en la Junta de la Biblioteca para la que el candidato está nominado. Esta descripción incluirá, por lo menos, la duración del mandato en el cargo y el nombre del último titular.
Cada solicitud se presentará en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:30 p. m., y antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2025.
DISTRITOS
ELECTORALES
ESCOLARES
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación determinará y publicará, como hasta aquí se establece, los límites de los siguientes distritos electorales escolares, y el lugar de cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación será el siguiente:
DISTRITO ELECTORAL
ESCOLAR N.º 1
Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 1 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con Hempstead-Bethpage Turnpike, al este con Wantagh State Parkway, al sur con North Jerusalem Road, al oeste con East Meadow Avenue desde la intersección de North Jerusalem Road hasta Lenox Avenue, al noreste hasta Eighth Avenue, al este hasta Newbridge Road, al norte hasta Hempstead Turnpike.
Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 1 votarán en Parkway Elementary School ubicada en 465 Bellmore Road, en este Distrito.
DISTRITO ELECTORAL
ESCOLAR N.º 2
Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 2 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con el lado sur de Hempstead Turnpike desde la intersección de Merrick Avenue hacia el este hasta la intersección de Newbridge Road. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Newbridge Road desde la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike, y continúa hacia el sur hasta la intersección de Eighth Avenue. Limita al sur con el lado norte de Eighth Avenue; continúa hacia el sudoeste hasta la intersección de Lenox Avenue y East Meadow Avenue; sigue hacia el noroeste en East Meadow Avenue hasta la numeración 604; prosigue hacia el oeste hasta Maitland Street; continúa hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Lenox Avenue y hacia el sudoeste hasta el final sur de Benito, Patterson, Adelphi, Coakley y Albert Streets, y hasta el final oeste de Sidney Place, Powers Avenue y Kevin Place. Sigue al oeste hasta el lado este de Prospect Avenue, numeración 1530, y continúa hacia el noreste hasta la 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. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 2 votarán en McVey Elementary School ubicada en 2201 Devon Street, en este Distrito.
DISTRITO ELECTORAL
ESCOLAR N.º 3
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 a Front Street 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, 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. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 3 votarán en Barnum Woods Elementary School ubicada en 500 May Lane, en este Distrito. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 4 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. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 4 votarán en Bowling Green Elementary School ubicada en 2340 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, Nueva York, en este Distrito. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 5 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. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 5 votarán en Meadowbrook Elementary School ubicada en 241 Old Westbury Road, en este Distrito.
REGISTRO PERSONAL DE VOTANTES
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, para votar en la reunión y la elección del 20 de mayo de
2025, 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, emitido 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 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 2025 (es decir, 20212024). Además, todas las personas que estén registradas para votar de conformidad con las disposiciones de la sección 352 de la Ley de Elecciones del estado de Nueva York serán elegibles para votar. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar se hará desde el 24 de abril hasta el 12 de mayo de 2025 inclusive, los días en los que la escuela esté abierta, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito en el Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El registro vespertino se realizará el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025, en el vestíbulo principal del Salisbury School entre las 7:00 p. m. y las 8:00 p. m. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar también se hará el 5 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:30 a. m. y las 12:30 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco 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 este registro, siempre y cuando, en esa reunión de la Junta de Registro, tenga derecho a votar, en ese momento o en lo
sucesivo, en la reunión o elección escolar para la cual se prepara ese registro.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante la elección anual distrital en cada sede escolar donde se realizará la votación con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones distritales que se hagan con posterioridad.
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., durante los cinco días anteriores a la fecha establecida para la elección, e incluso durante este día, a excepción del domingo, y también estará disponible para su inspección el sábado solo de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m., solo por cita. Llame al 516-4785735 para programar una cita.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la presentación oficial del presupuesto sobre el presupuesto escolar adoptado se realizará el 7 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El 14 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:00 p. m., se realizará una audiencia pública de forma remota sobre el presupuesto propuesto para la biblioteca.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2025/2026 se encuentra disponible para los residentes del Distrito, si lo solicitan, a partir del 6 de may de 2025 en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito en el Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2025/2026 se encuentra disponible para cualquier residente, si lo solicita, a partir del 6 de mayo de 2025 en el sitio web de la biblioteca.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede conseguir las copias del presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2025/2026 y el presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2025/2026, si los
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that it appears this casino will not go forward,” said Pearl Jacobs, of Uniondale, a member of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association and president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association.
“A casino at that location was a horrible idea,” she added, also noting the high density of traffic and the impact of air pollution on the communities.
Jacobs added that casinos negatively impact property values, with the potential of deflating prices of nearby homes by 2 to 10 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors.
On Thursday, Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow sent a cease-and-desist letter to County Executive Bruce Blakeman to halt all financial and resource expenditures surrounding the Sands casino project. During a news conference that morning, Koslow said there’s no clear path forward for the project and he’s concerned about “wasting time, energy and money” on something that is “not what people wanted.”
Koslow, the Democratic candidate for county executive, said he’s in favor of developing the site — if it brings in the money that the casino promised and aligns with what the community wants.
“We need to invest in a real project that’s going to get done, that people want, that has community buy-in,” he said at the conference. “We can certainly do a hotel, an entertainment facility, with a convention center, something that’s going to bring more people here, something that’s going to bring tourism here.
“I intend to work with developers to develop a project that has real long-term benefits to the entire county,” he added.
In August 2024, the Nassau County Legislature approved, in an 18-1 vote, a 42-year operational lease agreement with the company for the Coliseum and surrounding land, meaning Sands would be
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in a project that has sparked debate from the start, Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its plan to build a $6 billion casino on the nassau Coliseum site. above, the Say no to the Casino Civic association protested outside of county legislative meetings last July. garden City mayor mary Carter flanagan is in front.
responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property but could not build or develop it.
“I voted for it,” Koslow said about the lease agreement, “because I want the jobs in Nassau County. I believe we have to keep our union workers employed, and that lease gave our workers jobs, and my hope was that we can get some sort of project that would get our unions working.”
Communities surrounding the Coliseum, particularly Uniondale, Hempstead, Garden City and East Meadow, along with Hofstra University, openly opposed the project, raising concerns about increased traffic, noise, air pollution and water consumption.
Blakeman, who was a forceful advocate for the proposal, issued a statement
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through Chris Boyle, his director of communications.
“County Executive Bruce Blakeman has been aware of certain pressures that have factored into Las Vegas Sands’ rethinking of land-based brick and mortar casinos in the United States,” Boyle said in the statement.
“The County Executive is grateful that Las Vegas Sands is committed to the development of the Coliseum site with or without a casino. However, there is strong interest from gaming organizations which have been in confidential discussions with Nassau County in taking the place of Las Vegas in the licensing application process,” Boyle added.
“Nassau County will crystallize within the next 30 days whether or not to entertain a casino component or develop the site without,” he further stated. “In either event there will be an exciting new development that will create jobs and positive economic activity.”
Hofstra, which previously filed a lawsuit against the Nassau County Planning Commission for not following proper protocols when granting the Coliseum lease to Sands, released a statement in favor of the withdrawal.
“Hofstra University is pleased with Las Vegas Sand’s decision to abandon their application for a license to build a casino at the Nassau Coliseum,” Susan Poser, Hofstra president, said. “Over the past 90 years, Hofstra has been deeply invested in the future of this region, and we are eager to be a part of planning for development in the Nassau Hub that would promote, sustainable economic growth, enhance the quality of life for all who live and work here, and serve the true needs of Nassau County and Long Island.”
The Say No to the Casino Civic Association, whose members have been vocal opponents of the project since the beginning, is “thrilled” after a long fight against the “wholly destructive casino,” according to a statement issued by members Monica Kiely and Allison O’Brien
January 2023
■ Sands announced plans to develop a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale.
Proposal included a casino, hotel, convention center and entertainment venues.
May 2023
■ The Nassau County Legislature voted, 17–1, to transfer the Coliseum lease to the Sands, granting the company a 42-year operational lease.
November 2023
■ A state judge invalidates the lease transfer after Hofstra University filed a lawsuit, arguing that the county failed to conduct adequate public hearings.
January 2024
■ County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Howard Kopel, the County Legislature’s presiding officer, issued subpoenas to Hofstra President Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino bidder. Hofstra denied the allegations, calling the subpoenas retaliatory.
May 2024
■ Nassau County announced plans to resubmit the lease-transfer application, aiming to address the procedural issues identified by the court.
August 2024
■ In an 18–1 vote, the County Legislature reapproved the 42-year lease agreement with the Sands, reinstating the company’s responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the property.
Silva. The group supports the search for a development on the site that “benefits rather than exploits.”
“While we are concerned the door remains open for the county to find a new casino partner, it was always a bad idea, and it will continue to be a bad idea, whether the county works with Las Vegas Sands or another predatory gambling company looking to extract wealth from our community,” the statement read. “If a third party wishes to enter the process, our unrelenting opposition will fight until the end.”
Additional reporting by Jordan Vallone. Have an opinion on the Sands situation? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
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A. There are many items to include in your thought process for finishing your basement. Mistakes are made, first, by ever assuming that the people doing the work know the laws.
The biggest problem I see is that the ceiling is just a little too low, that someone dropped the entire ceiling level just because of one pipe. The minimum ceiling height in the current code is 6 feet 8 inches clearance, with 6 feet 4 inches under the center beams, air ducts or soffits anywhere in the basement. Always leave access for shutoff valves, wiring connections, cleanouts and other controls.
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Although you know you need an escape well window or exterior door entry, placement of the well in some side or front yards can cause a code violation if it’s closer than allowed to a property line. Verify your setback requirements for your zone, and even confirm that with an official at your local building department.
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As a lifelong Long Islander, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when our energy system fails. I lived through Superstorm Sandy and helped lead recovery efforts in its aftermath — and I don’t need to remind those who went weeks without power and spent hours on gas lines that grid resilience isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a necessity — one we must urgently prioritize.
Unfortunately, more than a decade later, the challenge not only persists, but it’s more complex than ever. The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels. This isn’t just about the next superstorm — it’s about how we power everyday life for families and small businesses right now. Our existing grid wasn’t designed for this kind of load, and without proactive investment, we risk higher costs, decreased reliability and a system stretched to its breaking point. And the pressure is mounting. The Long Island Power Authority anticipates a steep rise in electricity demand in the
As I fight tooth and nail for every dollar, every program, every piece of support that I can secure for my constituents, a clear pattern has emerged in the performance of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman — one that it is marred by self-promotional pageantry, misplaced priorities and big promises that ultimately collapse.
The most recent example is the failure of the NYU Langone hospital project that was supposed to rise on the campus of Nassau Community College. When Blakeman introduced it, he billed it as a multibillion-dollar economic engine that would create thousands of jobs, deliver cutting-edge medical care and provide opportunities for our students.
When it was withdrawn in March, it became just another abandoned plan — another missed opportunity that could have changed lives and transformed our economy. Questions from the public and lawmakers have been met with a lack of
coming years. Storage will be key. Planned battery storage projects in Shoreham and Hauppauge are expected to deliver 129 megawatts of capacity, enough to power 25,000 homes once they’re operational in 2028. These aren’t theoretical solutions; they’re essential to keeping Long Islanders’ lights on. And they demonstrate that the public and private sectors can work together to address infrastructure challenges with innovative solutions.
important in ensuring that clean power doesn’t go to waste.
Without it, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting small businesses.
Battery energy storage systems are a smart response to this challenge. By storing excess energy during off-peak times and discharging it when demand peaks, these systems stabilize the grid without requiring massive infrastructure overhauls. They help prevent blackouts, curb price spikes, and improve efficiency. In short, they let us do more with what we already have, and that’s a win for everyone.
One of BESS’s most powerful features is its flexibility. It can store energy from any source — solar, wind, natural gas — and dispatch it where and when it’s needed most. This ability to smooth out fluctuations in supply and demand is crucial not just for stability, but also for affordability. And as more renewable sources come online, storage becomes even more
And we don’t have to look far to see BESS in action. On Long Island, Brookhaven recently approved two major battery storage projects that will add more than 300 megawatts of capacity to the grid. These facilities will store renewable energy when production is high and release it during peak usage — cutting costs, improving reliability and reducing emissions. As New York state accelerates its clean energy goals, battery storage projects like these will prove to be a critical tool for making our power system cleaner, smarter and more resilient. They also mean job creation and local investment, as the clean energy economy continues to grow.
Beyond environmental benefits, BESS has an economic upside. Without storage, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting working families and small business owners most. Battery storage helps keep costs predictable by reducing reliance on expensive “peaker” plants. And for high-tech industries like AI, data processing and advanced manufacturing, energy stability isn’t just a bonus — it’s a requirement for doing business. The long-term economic competitiveness of our region depends on
getting this right. Of course, safety must be top of mind. Modern battery storage systems are equipped with cutting-edge fire-prevention measures, modular designs and rigorous safety protocols. Proposed updates to fire codes will go even further, requiring comprehensive emergency planning and more frequent inspections. These systems aren’t just high-performing — they’re engineered to be safe and dependable, with oversight from both developers and local authorities.
If we want Long Island to stay competitive, battery storage must become a core part of our energy strategy. That means updating regulations to enable faster deployment, incentivizing private investment and supporting community engagement. Doing nothing is not an option. The longer we wait, the more vulnerable we become — not just to storms, but also to soaring costs and system failures. The future of energy here doesn’t hinge on simply generating more power — it depends on using the power we already have more wisely. Battery storage is the bridge between today’s strained grid and tomorrow’s resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. Let’s not wait for the next storm or the next blackout to act. The time is now.
Sammy Chu is chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council-Long Island Chapter and chief executive officer of Edgewise Energy.
transparency, and no explanation.
Just up the road from NCC, you’ll find the Uniondale Hub, where Blakeman unsuccessfully chased a casino license. Whether you supported or opposed it, you couldn’t help but notice that the pursuit was fraught. The first time it went through the Legislature, the process was so flawed that a court made him start over. The project, with his promises of jobs and tax revenues, finally fell through, and billions of dollars in promised economic development and opportunities for union workers disappeared with yet another failed attempt to develop the Hub.
accounting for how the money was used.
The same can be said of the handling of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. After major portions of Eisenhower Park were closed for months, and there was the promise of an economic windfall, all Nassau got in return (from what we can tell so far) is major disruptions to the park’s operations, questions about whether taxpayers made a dime and, once again, no accountability.
H e favors political theater over policies that will address our serious issues.
Worse yet, the Blakeman administration blocked the use of project labor agreements to build the temporary stadium, squandering an opportunity to boost the livelihoods of local workers.
world-class burn center and lifesaving drug detox facilities, fails, it won’t just be a health care catastrophe — it will also be an economic earthquake. Working families will lose access to care, and thousands of jobs in the medical field could vanish overnight. Finger-pointing does not suffice as a strategy.
And let’s not forget the fundamentals: Blakeman passed a county budget that was so out of balance that it violated generally accepted accounting principles, and Nassau’s fiscal monitor forced him to fix it. The county’s most recent capital infrastructure plan was stalled for months because of Blakeman’s inexplicable refusal to fund more than $1 million in grants for first responders in Democratic districts, adding political rancor where there should be none.
These are not the only things that have vanished under this administration. Remember Blakeman’s plan to use $10 million in federal coronavirus recovery funds to promote himself under the guise of the county’s 125th-anniversary celebration? While families struggled to get back on their feet after the pandemic, his administration concluded that the best use for a significant portion of those funds was gala banquets, golf outings, fireworks and parades. Yet many of these events never happened, and there is little
The disrespect for labor is further exemplified in the treatment of CSEA employees and retirees, the backbone of our county workforce. They were promised affordable health care in exchange for their service. Instead, Blakeman gutted their benefits.
Then there’s the future of Nassau University Medical Center. Instead of delivering on promises to save the hospital, the administration has installed political cronies and further deepened the crisis. If NUMC, a Level 1 trauma center with a
As someone who is fighting to make things better for our communities, it is profoundly frustrating to pick up the pieces after an administration that prioritizes political theater over implementing policies that will address the most serious issues facing our communities. Nassau County deserves better than disappearing headlines. We deserve leadership that delivers.
Seth Koslow, who represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District, is the Democratic candidate for county executive.
in recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department. I also spoke at a meeting of the Long Island Shields, which comprises retired police and law enforcement officers from New York City’s five boroughs as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties. And I attended a news conference with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, at which they announced the creation of a house of worship desk, and demonstrated how drones can be deployed within minutes of mass shootings at houses of worship to determine the precise location of the shooter.
I regularly attend NCPD briefings on possible terror threats on Long Island. This isn’t new for me, since for my final almost two decades in Congress after 9/11, both as chairman and as a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I worked very closely with the New York
Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah. It is the Hebrew word for catastrophe or disaster, and it is frequently used to refer to the Holocaust, the deliberate killing of six million Jews by the Nazi regime. While not all of us pause to formally recognize this event, it is a painful reminder of man’s inhumanity to man, and deserves to be observed every year.
I am very much aware of the need to pause to remember the Holocaust, because many members of my immediate family were either innocent victims of the Nazi killing machine or managed to escape the horror. Despite the fact that many of my aunts and uncles were Holocaust survivors, there was rarely any discussion about their experiences, because they were too painful to recount.
City and Nassau and Suffolk police departments on counterterrorism strategies and resources. Unfortunately, I was also in Congress during the summer of 2020, when we saw massive demonstrations against the police, a number of which turned violent, and the coordinated effort to “defund the police.” Tragically, I have also attended too many funerals of cops who have been shot and killed in the line of duty.
Too many people take the police for granted, or in some cases are even anti-police.
I say all this because too many people too often take the police for granted, or in some cases even join or support the anti-police movement, focusing on inappropriate actions taken by the smallest minority of police while ignoring that no one does more than the men and women in blue to safeguard all of us while respecting the rights of everyone regardless of race, creed or national origin — all while putting themselves at great risk.
While I understand why everyday people, who are busy trying to make a living and provide for their families, can overlook the outstanding work cops are doing to protect us 24/7, I have little tolerance for elected officials who enact laws or implement policies to tie the
hands of the police or, even worse, turn against them when it suits their political purposes. Support for police shouldn’t be subject to the shifting political winds. It is hypocritical to see politicians who, just a few years ago, were riding the “defund the police” bandwagon, or saying nothing in defense of the police, now shamelessly demanding more funding for more police. Similarly hypocritical are those legislators who hailed themselves for passing “bail reform” now claiming they never intended it to put more criminals back on the streets.
Recent elections have shown that everyday Americans are rallying for the police and supporting policies best described as pro-law and order. For instance, most observers, Democrats and Republicans alike, would agree that Anne Donnelly was elected Nassau County district attorney over her much more well known opponent, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, four years ago not just because of her decades-long career as a prosecutor, but because of Kaminsky’s previous outspoken support of cashless bail, which he unsuccessfully attempted to run away from during the campaign.
Similarly, the most obvious example of this growing pro-cop sentiment was Donald Trump’s election last fall. Trump ran on a clear pro-police, toughon-crime platform, moving many traditional Democrats to cross party lines to vote for him over the party they believed abandoned them.
I must admit that my support for the police is due in part to personal dealings I’ve had with members of law enforcement over the years, beginning with my father, who was in the NYPD for more than 30 years, and friends of mine who joined the NYPD and NCPD. There were also my close dealings with all levels of law enforcement — federal, state and local — in the years after 9/11, including the officers assigned to my security detail because of foreign and domestic threats against me.
But support for law enforcement must be based on more than personal or family friendships and relationships. Very basically, it is in all of our best interests to support the men and women who — often against the odds — put themselves at risk to protect our streets and communities. It’s also simply the right thing to do.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Those members of my family who were survivors were blessed to live long lives even though they suffered greatly during the war. A few lived into their 90s, and my grandma Sarah lived to be 100. Some might say that for them, long life was a blessing, but I believe it was a testament to their willingness to be living examples of what they had seen so that we didn’t forget their ordeal, or the millions who didn’t survive.
At this point, I choose to write about my grandmother and my aunt Irene. On a few rare occasions, they put aside their reticence to tell us something about the horrible past. In the case of Irene, she spoke of how she had been sent to a concentration camp, along with her mother and sister. When they got there, a German soldier directed her mother and sister to go to one area, and Irene to another. After that moment, she said, she never saw them again, because their fate was sealed. Grandma Sarah had another story, but she never spoke of her confinement
M y Grandma Sarah never spoke of her confinement until her late 90s.
until her late 90s. We had been forced to put her in the Komanoff Pavilion, in Long Beach, due to her many physical needs. On the few occasions that we visited her, she told us that “they beat me last night.” She told us many other things that we knew she would never willingly reveal if she had control of her faculties. I share these stories out of my fear for where the world is going.
Recently there was an election in Germany. Before it, Vice President J.D. Vance decided to meet with the leaders of all of the nation’s political parties. He gave special support to the far right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party, which has strong pro-Nazi leanings. Its platform has frightened the country, and Europe in general. Vance made a plea for the party to be recognized as a partner in future governments. His visit was totally unnecessary, and sent a message to bigots around the world that their antisemitism has the approval of a White House occupant.
We are currently hearing a great deal
of talk about antisemitism on college campuses as well as in the rest of America. Leaders of the Anti-Defamation League recently reported that there have been over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the horrific tragedy of Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023. It is believed to be the highest number of incidents ever recorded in a similar period since the ADL started tracking them in 1979.
History tells us that hate crimes don’t just single out one particular group. People of Italian, Irish, Chinese, Muslim and other backgrounds have suffered at the hands of wicked political leaders who strategically pick some group as their scapegoats. The observance of the Shoah is a stark reminder that, once again, these horror stories can be repeated, unless we are vigilant and willing to fight against hate in all forms. The forces of evil are always there waiting to strike, especially when we fail to ignore them.
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.
oNn Long Island and across New York state, incumbent trustees and new candidates for school district boards of education have submitted their petitions and are now on the ballot on May 20, when residents go to the polls to vote on their school budgets and capital improvement referendums, and elect their trustees.
For the next two and a half weeks, the candidates will hold forums with residents and plant lawn signs across their communities in an effort to keep their names in voters’ minds, as well as their stances on the districts’ spending plans.
While elected positions from village trustee to state legislator might appear more important and larger in scope, the decisions that shape our daily lives are frequently made on those school boards. And, from voters’ perspective, lifeimpacting decisions about where they choose to live are more often than not made based on where their children will go to school.
Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.
For the 125 school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, boards of education, typically consisting of five to nine people, play a critical role in overseeing and shaping the educational system. Their responsibilities include creating a vision for the district, setting goals and
establishing policies, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, and collaborating with administrators to help ensure the schools’ smooth operations. They must be accountable to the community, and offer regular, constructive public engagement.
Though trustees are volunteers, they are entrusted to guide the district and have a duty to represent their constituencies during their three-year terms. That includes being aware of, and understanding, the influence they wield.
All of the above are great reasons why you should care about your local school board: because its members represent the beating heart of civic responsibility, and because our schools deserve leadership that is not only competent and informed, but also reflective of and responsive to the communities they serve. Board trustees may have none of the glamour of state or national office holders, but the impact they have is often more immediate, and more personal. Their decisions don’t just affect students — they affect entire neighborhoods, in so many ways.
Residents have a responsibility to know who represents them and what those representatives stand for. That means researching school board candidates, attending their town halls, asking tough questions — making sure community concerns are heard — and judging the results with your vote. You can learn
‘town hall’ wasn’t much of one
To the Editor:
U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen advertised a “Town Hall Meeting” on April 16. Sadly, it was nothing more than a performative press release with an audience. What a disappointment. and waste of her constituents’ time! A 30-minute presentation with no comments, feedback or questions from the audience. While technically meeting the definition of a Q&A by reading pre-submitted — and perhaps prescreened — questions, Gillen answered them with superficial, pre-fabricated responses that, in some cases, matched exactly the column she wrote for the Heralds last month. We could have just stayed home and read our copy of the Herald! Gillen told us why she chose which committees she wanted to serve on, her hope and plan to work in a bipartisan fashion, and her desire to reduce roadway deaths and dangers. She shared her reason for supporting the Laken Riley Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes, but when there was criticism from the audience, the person was removed by security.
more about candidates before elections, and then their effectiveness as trustees, each week in the Herald.
And anyone can run for their local school board. You don’t need a background in teaching, or a master’s in education policy, or to be working in a profession that has anything to do with either one. What you do need is a commitment to fairness, a willingness to listen and a passion for serving your community by providing its children with the highest-quality education possible.
Public education needs leaders who understand the complexities of modern classrooms and the myriad challenges faced by working families who have kids in school, and public servants who put the needs of students above special interests. That leadership doesn’t have to come from somewhere else. It can come from you. We need more residents to step forward — not for the prestige of being a trustee, but for the purpose.
At a time when trust in institutions is fragile and divisions run deep, school boards offer a rare opportunity to focus on unity and progress, where politics can — and certainly should — take a backseat to the shared goal of improving children’s lives.
So let this be a call not only to vote, but also to get involved. Attend meetings. Volunteer to help with a school activity. Speak up — ask questions. And if you’re ready to lead, step up. Our children are depending on us.
What was never touched on was the elephant in the room, the reason so many people wanted to attend the meeting: We are in crisis in this country, our rights are being overridden, the Constitution trampled. The current adminis -
tration is committing illegal acts in our name, “disappearing” people and shipping them to foreign countries where our tax dollars are used to keep them detained without due process. Our confidential personal data is being taken by
“expected local governments struggling of Albany’s Democrats state. This deeply ance, important or deserving Unfortunately, tion has Gov. Kathy governments working Albany mere suggestion.
no surprise: The state budget is still late. At four weeks past the April 1 deadline, the insistent claim of a deal being “expected soon” offers little comfort to local governments and school districts struggling to plan responsibly in the face of Albany’s brazen dysfunction. While Democrats in the Capitol negotiate their priorities behind closed doors, communities across the state are left in limbo, including our own here in Nassau County.
School districts, in particular, are being forced to craft their budgets without knowing how much support they’ll receive from the state. This isn’t just frustrating — it’s deeply concerning. Without clear guidance, important programs could be cut or deserving schools left underfunded.
Unfortunately, this kind of dysfunction has become all too common under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s leadership. Local governments play by the rules, and hardworking families show up every day, yet Albany treats the budget deadline as a mere suggestion.
The delay is directly complicating school district planning. Most districts across the state were required to finalize their budgets by April 22, a deadline that has already passed. That means they’re moving forward without a full picture of their state aid, and are forced to make critical decisions about staffing and programming based on guesswork.
iAs Melinda Person, president of New York State United Teachers, warned earlier this month, “Time is running out — and our schools, students and educators deserve predictable, reliable funding that they can count on … timeliness matters.” She’s right. When districts need to hire a teacher or plan a special-education program, they need to know their funding in advance. Having to guess is unfair for districts and students, and leads to gaps in critical services and missed educational opportunities that could affect their long-term success.
sary resources to repair our roads after harsh winters. With the delay in the budget, municipalities are in a holding pattern, unsure of what projects they can move forward with as summer approaches. Road construction season is short, and this delay pushes crucial repairs further out.
t leaves school districts, municipalities and nonprofits in limbo.
To make matters worse, inflation has driven up the cost of labor and materials, and last year’s failure to increase CHIPS funding has only compounded the challenge. The solution shouldn’t be to get better at swerving around potholes on our way to work every morning. Unrepaired roads put drivers at risk, increase the likelihood of costly accidents and vehicle damage and, most important, can hinder emergency responders when they’re needed most.
and provide essential services to those in need. Instead of working toward solutions that address the state’s affordability crisis, Albany Democrats remain stuck on unrelated policy issues that could be discussed later in the session.
The budget should be focused on making New York more affordable and livable. Families and businesses are leaving for more affordable states, and who can blame them? Since Hochul took office in 2022, New York has failed to pass a state budget on time — not once. Yes, late budgets aren’t new, but each year we let the deadline slip further, we lower the standard just a little more. New Yorkers deserve better, and the state should demand better.
Beyond the education sector, municipalities are also stuck in budget limbo. Every year, my colleagues and I advocate for Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, or CHIPS, funding to ensure that our local highway and town departments have the neces-
rogue invaders without any security clearance. Our Social Security, health care system and Medicaid are in grave danger. This was not addressed in Gillen’s “town hall.” The fear, concern and dissent were not acknowledged in any way.
While I guess we should be happy that at least there was a performance of a town hall, since so many legislators are totally ignoring their constituents, and in fact hiding from them, this event was barely better. She can and should do better!
LINDA ROBERTSON West Hempstead
To the Editor:
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island would like to introduce Robin Lane as the organization’s first-ever chief program officer.
A dedicated member of the UCP-LI family since 1993, Lane has over 35 years of experience providing services to people with disabilities.
“Robin’s career with UCP is a testament to her unwavering dedication, passion and leadership,” Colleen Crispino, president and CEO of UCP-LI, said. “Her
Nonprofit organizations are also in this budget standstill. Many rely on state grants to achieve their goals and fulfill their missions. Local food banks, shelters and health organizations depend on these resources to support vulnerable populations. Without certainty on funding, they face mounting pressure to continue their work without clarity on how much they can count on, which undermines their ability to plan, hire staff
promotion is not only well-deserved, but also a natural progression for someone who has made such a lasting impact on our organization and the people we serve.”
Lane began her journey with UCP-LI as a residential manager, and has held various leadership roles in the program, including associate director. Her most recent position was director of quality management and corporate compliance. In that role she had the responsibility for incident management, quality assurance and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
As chief program officer, Lane will oversee the planning, development, and management of all program areas, including adult day services, the Children’s Center, residential services, and a wide range of family support programs.
She will also serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, where she plays an integral role in strategic planning, systems development and program innovation.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role of chief program officer,” Lane said. “UCP has been my professional home for over three decades, and I am deeply committed to advancing our mission, supporting our dedicated staff, and continuing to provide the highest quality services to the individuals and families we serve.”
When you show up late to work, you get written up. When you’re late to school, there are academic consequences. When you miss a bill payment, there are penalties. So where’s the accountability for the Legislature? At the end of the day, it’s not lawmakers who suffer the consequences — it’s everyday New Yorkers like you.
The current path of reckless spending, missed deadlines and misplaced priorities is unsustainable. One-party rule in Albany continues to fail the very families Democrats claim to support. It’s time to stop playing politics and pass a responsible state budget.
Ed Ra represents the 19th Assembly District.
Lane earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University and a graduate degree from Stony Brook University.
For more information about UCP of Long Island and its programs, visit UCP-li.org.
Community relations specialist, UCP of Long Island
