Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 04-02-2026

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Sewanhaka honors success at board meeting

Sewanhaka Central High School District recognized student and staff achievements during its March 24 board of education meeting. Student ex officio board member Kyara Ozil, a Sewanhaka High School junior, opened with a report highlighting districtwide events, including P.S. I Love You Day activities across all five schools. Superintendent Regina Agrusa then honored Anthony Brancato, athletic director at H. Frank Carey High School, as the 2026 Section VIII Athletic Administrator of the Year. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Ellen Andrews honored as Senior Citizen of the Year

By HAIlEY FUlMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrews has been named Senior Citizen of the Year in Nassau County, an honor recognizing her decades of service and involvement in the community.

“I have enjoyed working with Ellen and cannot think of anyone more deserving for this honor,” said Joe Armocida, president of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, America Lodge 2245, in Franklin Square.

Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré made the announcement during the lodge’s March 18

installation dinner, drawing applause from attendees who gathered to celebrate their newly elected officials.

“Every year, Nassau County chooses a senior citizen, a man and a woman, and legislators are asked to submit a name of somebody who resides within their district,” Giuffré said. “This year, the nominee we advanced was selected as Senior Citizen of the Year, and that is our own Ellen Andrews.”

For Andrews, the recognition came quite unexpectedly.

“I’m totally shocked, I’m surprised,” she said.

Dogwood seniors await housing fix

By HAIlEY FUlMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in February that more than $240 million has been awarded to housing developments around New York state to support the creation of 1,800 low-cost home units in 27 housing developments — including Dogwood Terrace in Franklin Square.

We want to know when we move and when we’re coming back, and we’re not getting that.

“I’m pleased to see that real action is finally being taken on much needed improvements at Dogwood Terrace,” State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “Residents deserve safe, modern housing, and these modernization efforts are long overdue for the Franklin Square community.”

The senior residence, on Martha Place, is set to receive $19.2 million for the redevelopment of its 104-unit complex, according to Hochul’s office. Plans call for the addition of a 3,700-square-foot apartment unit constructed by Georgica Green Ventures, a developer in Glen Cove, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead Housing Authority.

JoHN HEAPHY resident, Dogwood Terrace

The announcement has drawn praise from local elected officials, who said that improvements at Dogwood Terrace are long overdue.

Edward Cumming, director of the town housing authority, said that although the state has been “dragging its feet with unnecessary administrative hurdles and delays,” the agency is planning to proceed with Dogwood Terrace’s modernization.

Joe Scianablo, the Democratic candidate for town supervisor, applauded the investment in the complex, saying it would make a meaningful difference for residents. “This is the kind of progress residents have been waiting for, especially after prior commitments by the Town that were never met,”

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Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Passover celebrates freedom, faith, and liberation passover message

The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 1-9, 2026. Passover (Pesach) commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover is observed by avoiding leaven and is highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus.

The Seder is a 15-step, family-oriented tradition and ritual-packed feast.

We will be hosting our community Seder on Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2, at 8:30 p.m. Please contact Rabbi Blachman at rabbi.ejc@ gmail.com for details and reservations.

broken, and he virtually chased his former slaves out of the land. The Israelites left in such a hurry, in fact, that the bread they baked as provisions for the way did not have time to rise. Six hundred thousand adult males, plus many more women and children, left Egypt on that day and began the trek to Mount Sinai and their birth as G-d’s chosen people.

In ancient times, the Passover observance included the sacrifice of the paschal lamb, which was roasted and eaten at the Seder on the first night of the holiday. This was the case until the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in the 1st century.

Rabbi Chaim

As told in the Bible, after many decades of slavery to the Egyptian pharaohs, during which time the Israelites were subjected to backbreaking labor and unbearable horrors, G-d saw the people’s distress and sent Moses to Pharaoh with a message: “Send forth My people, so that they may serve Me.” But despite numerous warnings, Pharaoh refused to heed G-d’s command. G-d then sent upon Egypt 10 devastating plagues, afflicting them and destroying everything from their livestock to their crops.

At the stroke of midnight on the 15th of Nissan in the year 2448 from creation (1313 BCE), G-d visited the last of the 10 plagues on the Egyptians, killing all their firstborn. While doing so, G-d spared the children of Israel, “passing over” their homes—hence the name of the holiday. Pharaoh’s resistance was

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Passover, celebrating the greatest series of miracles ever experienced in history, is a time to reach above nature to the miraculous. But how are miracles achieved? Let’s take our cue from the matzah. Flat and unflavored, it embodies humility. Through ridding ourselves of inflated egos, we are able to tap into the miraculous well of divine energy we all have within our souls.

Now, especially in our current days, when we see the open miracles in Israel, we need to do whatever we can on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Israel. A great way to show our gratitude to G-d is by attending a Passover Seder. Through our prayers and efforts, Hashem will bless all of us with peace in the Holy Land and with the coming of Moshiach now.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Blachman at rabbi.ejc@gmail.com.

Rabbi Chaim Blachman serves as the rabbi of the Elmont Jewish Center.

News brief

SCOPE honors educators districtwide

More than 900 guests filled Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook for SCOPE Education Service’s 25th annual School District Awards Dinner on March 23.

To begin the night, George Duffy, executive director and CEO of SCOPE, welcomed all in attendance and offered his gratitude and thanks to all whose time and dedication were instrumental in planning the event.

This year’s program was dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Milillo, former SCOPE Awards Dinner coordinator. Her daughter, Danielle Marcello, accepted flowers from Mr. Duffy and was received with a wave of applause from the ball-

room. Robert Vecchio, director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Association, was given the National School Development Council’s Cooperative Leadership Award. Mr. Vecchio offered his praises to SCOPE and to all districts in attendance for the work they do for all students.

The highlight of the evening was the service awards presentation. 192 individuals were recognized in five categories: School Board Service, Community Service, Teacher Service, Support Staff Service and Administrator Service. –Hailey Fulmer

Gov. Hochul’s housing plans land in F.S.

Scianablo wrote in a statement.

While many officials and community members expressed their support for the redevelopment, some Dogwood Terrace residents say they are concerned about the timeline and where they will live during the construction.

John Heaphy, 82, a longtime resident, said the town has been uncommunicative throughout the process, and that residents are unsure when or where they will be relocated during the renovations. According to Heaphy, they originally received the news of the upcoming renovations online, and no direct communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or the town’s housing authority. The federal agency, according to Homes and Community Renewal, will issue vouchers to residents guaranteeing them the right to return when the renovations are finished.

Heaphy said that they had not yet received the vouchers, and the details of the project remained unclear.

HCR confirmed in an email that residents would receive Tenant Protection Vouchers, and would continue to pay no more than 30 percent of their income for housing. The agency confirmed that the ownership of Dogwood Terrace would be transferred to a newly formed

Dogwood Terrace

has not been renovated since it was built in 1971, and residents say they have long waited for the building to be updated.

limited liability company in partnership with Georgica Green Ventures and the town housing authority. HUD has approved the transfer with conditions, including a requirement that the prop-

erty remain designated as affordable housing for at least 30 years.

“This has been going on for years,” Heaphy said, referring to the building’s deteriorating condition. “We have

nobody to go to. We have no legal department.”

Nick Ferris, who has lived in the complex for almost 20 years, said the need for renovations is obvious. An upstairs hallway near his unit has a noticeably uneven floor. The only upgrade in his apartment was a window replacement about 15 years ago.

Heaphy said that residents need legal guidance, but many seniors, who have fixed income, cannot afford attorneys.

Community activist Lorraine Attias said she can see the building’s poor conditions simply by walking past it.

“I’m 100 percent for anything that remodels and updates and makes it livable for people,” Attias said, also citing residents’ fears about the timing of the project. “Nobody should live in squalor, in my opinion.”

She added that although she is a senior herself and has not experienced major financial hardship, many older adults live on fixed incomes and rely on Social Security. Because of a lack of affordable housing, they often have no choice but to live in poor conditions.

“We want it in writing,” Heaphy said, referring to the promises made to residents as the renovations take place. “We want to know when we move and when we’re coming back, and we’re not getting that.”

Elmont’s annual Easter egg hunt returns

By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

An annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Elmont Cultural Center will return this spring, continuing a growing community tradition centered on familyfriendly activities and connection.

The event was started three years ago by Tamar Bailey, an events coordinator at the cultural center. Her initiative was born out of a desire to bring back more opportunities for children and families to gather locally.

“What I noticed is there’s not a lot of like activities for children anymore… like community activities, Easter egg hunts, things like that,” Bailey said.

Since then, the event has grown significantly in participants. Bailey said organizers saw a large turnout in its first year and have continued expanding to meet community interest. Families from all over the area have come together for a day of fun, games and community bonding, and organizers have adapted the event each year to better accommodate the growing crowds.

This year, the Elmont Cultural Center is partnering for the second time with the Meera Empowerment Foundation, a nonprofit led by CEO Selene Ferdinand. The foundation is dedicated to supporting local young women and families through programs, events and charitable initiatives. Ferdinand, who has been involved in community service since she was a child, has led Meera Empowerment Foundation in organizing drives and building programs that bring the community together.

This year’s egg hunt will take place at Elmont Road Park beginning at 1 p.m., with activities scheduled throughout the afternoon. The program includes games, crafts, music and an appearance by the Easter

Last year’s egg hunt exceeding expectations even more than the year prior, with hundreds of attendees.

Bunny, followed by egg hunts organized by age group. Organizers have also added a separate egg hunt designed for neurodivergent children as part of an effort to make the event more inclusive.

“It’s not easy to put on for expecting as many people every year, we have to prepare for 1000s of eggs at least,” Bailey said. In addition to the egg hunts, families can participate in relay races and sack races, which are intended to create a more traditional, community-style atmosphere.

Bailey said the event has also brought together families from a wide range of backgrounds. “What’s so beautiful is last year, it wasn’t just people who are Christians that came out to celebrate Easter we had Muslim families come out and do the Easter Egg

hunt,” she said.

Last December, the cultural center also partnered with Meera Empowerment Foundation for a holiday toy drive. Selene’s mother described it as a “full house and successful event,” which is common when the two organizations join forces for community initiatives throughout the year.

For families across the Elmont community and beyond, the meticulously planned Easter egg hunt has become more than just a seasonal activity. Bailey hopes these types of events will create memories that children will remember in their community every year.

Although they have yet to secure sponsors for this year’s event, organizers are pulling their own resources together to continue the tradition.

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News briefs

selling noxious materials and unlawful

Illegal sales lead to Elmont man’s arrest

An Elmont man was arrested March 24 around 7:25 p.m. following an investigation into the alleged sale of prohibited vape products at Baldwin Convenience and Snacks on Merrick Road, police said.

Officers observed a large quantity of flavored vape products, kratom, THC products and pepper spray canisters displayed for sale, according to police.

Abdul Tani, 19, was charged with sale of restricted products, sale of flavored products prohibited, unlawfully selling noxious materials and unlawful possession of cannabis.

He was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Hempstead on April 10.

–Allyson Ferrari

Ex-boyfriend indicted in 2021 acid attack

A second man has been indicted in connection with the 2021 acid attack on Nafiah Ikram in Elmont, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced.

Shaquille Coke, 31, of Brooklyn, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, was arraigned on March 24 before Judge Joy Watson on grand jury indictment charges of two counts of first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and unlawfully possessing noxious materials. He pleaded not guilty and if convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison. He is due back in court on April 20.

Coke is accused of acting with codefendant Terrell Campbell, 29, of Brooklyn, who was arrested Feb. 9 and arraigned Feb. 10 in First District Court in Hempstead on similar charges. Campbell pleaded not guilty and was

remanded.

According to prosecutors, on March 17, 2021, Ikram, then 21, was returning home to Elmont after finishing a shift at a pharmacy in Baldwin. As she walked from her car toward her door, Campbell allegedly approached her and threw a liquid substance onto her face and body. It was later determined to be 70 percent sulfuric acid. Ikram suffered severe burns and permanent vision loss in her right eye. Prosecutors said evidence that developed over the course of the investigation indicated that Coke met with Campbell before the attack and is believed to have driven the vehicle used.

Donnelly described the attack as “vicious and vindictive,” alleging Coke, a “jealous” and “possessive” former boyfriend, helped plan the assault.

–Hailey Fulmer

Courtesy NCPD

Abdul Tani was charged with sale of restricted products, sale of flavored products prohibited, unlawfully

possession of cannabis.

Clara H. Carlson launches mural project

By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Students and staff at Clara H. Carlson School are turning an ordinary hallway into something far more meaningful—one filled with color, creativity and messages of encouragement. Through a new mural initiative connected to the district’s Inclusive Community Read Program, the school is creating a space that not only brightens the building but also reflects the values of kindness, confidence and inclusion.

The project is led by the school’s Building Advisory Committee (BAC), a group of staff and sixth grade students who work together on initiatives that strengthen school culture. For this effort, the committee brought in students and staff to collaborate on designing and painting murals along the main downstairs hallway, transforming a once dim space into a vibrant, studentcentered environment. Each mural is inspired by a book from the Inclusive Community Read Program and paired with uplifting messages like “You are brave” and “You are bold.”

Assistant Principal Richard Mansfield, who oversees the BAC, said the group meets regularly to plan events and initiatives that enhance school culture, from projects to programs that promote inclusivity and school spirit. The mural project, he noted, had been in development for several years as the committee explored ways to brighten the heavily used lower hallway, which houses the cafeteria and gym.

Leading the effort is first grade teacher Samantha McNamara, a BAC member who helped bring the idea to life. “We really wanted to brighten up and make it colorful. There were some older murals there that were very dark and older,” McNamara said. “There are these hand selected books that are selected by our curriculum team with hopes of promoting and discussing those themes, but also promoting diverse literature.”

The first mural, inspired by “We Are All Wonders” by R.J. Palacio, a picture book adaptation of “Wonder”—features the story’s main character, Auggie, and the affirmation “You are brave.” The

book, which explores kindness and acceptance through the experiences of a child with facial differences, was chosen because of its familiarity across grade levels and its strong message of empathy.

Sixth graders Valerie Aparicio and Madison Sledge volunteered alongside committee members to help paint the mural, gaining both artistic experience and a sense of pride in contributing to the school community.

Aparicio said that it is more vibrant and colorful than it was before and instills positive messages for other students when walking through the hallway.

Sledge added that the mural is “more impactful” and eye-catching overall, helping draw students’ attention while encouraging them to think about the story behind it.

Both students said they hope younger children will feel excited when they see the mural and be inspired to read the book. Aparicio is hopeful that students will look at it and it will encourage them to want to know more about the story.

McNamara noted that the project has already generated enthusiasm among students. As the mural was being painted, many stopped to identify the character and share their familiarity with the

book, sparking conversations and excitement throughout the hallway.

The next mural will feature “The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family” by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, paired with the affirmation “You are bold.” School leaders anticipate the mural will resonate strongly with students, particularly those who see their own cultures and experiences reflected in the story.

Looking ahead, the school plans to

expand the initiative and further involve students in the creative process. After the next mural is completed, students will be invited to suggest and vote on future book selections, ensuring their voices help shape the school’s environment.

“We have a large population of students who wear hijab, McNamara said. “So I’m very excited to see how they connect with that next mural, I feel like it’s going to put smiles on a lot of faces.”

Courtesy Elmont Union Free School District

Clara H. Carlson School sixth graders Valerie Aparicio and Madison Sledge are pictured with teachers and Building Advisory Committee members Samantha McNamara and Rachel Foley.

Hofstra baseball impacted by weather

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

The Hofstra baseball team is looking to take flight in the heart of spring after it was largely grounded to open the season in the dead of winter.

After opening the 2026 season with a three-game series at then fourth-ranked Mississippi State from Feb. 13-15, the Pride were only able to play three games over the next three weeks as mother nature unleashed historic snow totals across the Long Island region.

“You count on those early games to be able to evaluate the team and see where we’re going into conference play,” said fifth-year Hofstra head coach Frank Catalanotto. “It’s tough to replicate that when you’re inside in the gym or in the bubble.”

Playing just six games in the first three weeks of the season didn’t give Hofstra much preparation before starting the critical Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) portion of its schedule on March 6 at College of Charleston. The Pride took one of three games in series at Charleston and Monmouth to open conference play before taking two of three against Northeastern last weekend to move to 4-5 entering April.

Hofstra is looking to reach the sixteam CAA tournament with 21 returners from last year’s disappointing 18-36 team that went 8-19 in the league to miss out on the postseason. The Pride can assure a CAA playoff spot by placing among the top two in the league’s north division featuring Monmouth, Northeastern, Stony Brook and Towson or by having one of the two highest NCAA RPI ratings at the end of the regular season for the remaining teams.

Leading Hofstra’s charge for some late May baseball is red-shirt senior center fielder Tyler Cox, who hit .276 last season after transferring from West Virginia. The local lefty product from Clarke High School is second on the team in hitting as of March 30 with a .304 average and four home runs.

“He’s probably my best hitter in the

lineup and his approach has gotten better as lately he’s been more aggressive in hitting counts,” said Catalanotto of Cox. “He’s a leader on the team.”

Junior shortstop Michael Brown who leads the Pride in hitting with a .361 average and two home runs. Brown drove in the winning run in Hofstra’s 5-4 11 inning win against Northeastern on March 27.

Sophomore catcher CJ Griggs entered the final week of March hitting .304 and recording the winning RBI in a dramatic 11-10 win against Northeastern Sunday in which the Pride rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth.

JJ DeVito, a graduate student transfer from St. Johns, who was a former standout at Wantagh High School, has added some offensive punch to the lineup with a .268 average including four hits in a 5-4 loss at Charleston on March 8.

The pitching staff got a boost to start the season with the return of 2024 First-

Team All-CAA honoree Carlos Martinez, who missed last season due to Tommy John surgery. Martinez missed some early non-league action as he worked his way back from injury and Catalano is hoping he can peak during the crucial CAA portion of the schedule in April and May.

“He was struggling a little bit early with some pain in his arm, but now he’s feeling close to 100 percent,” said Catalanotto of Matinez.

The starting rotation for weekend CAA games also features sophomore Chris Bedford and senior Sean Hamilton. Key hurlers out of the bullpen include Nick Reese, Deuce Musial, Maddon McArthur, Tanner Sanderoff and Brayden Gregg.

Sophomore Michael Heyman, a Hewlett High School graduate, is another relief pitching option who could be called upon in non-league midweek games this season.

The Pride will look to get the April part of their CAA schedule off on the right foot with a series at Towson this weekend before hosting Long Island rival Stony Brook for three games from April 10-12. Hofstra will host series against Towson from May 1-3 and Monmouth from May 8 -10 before closing the regular season at Stony Brook.

Hofstra dug itself an early hole to gain a playoff spot by dropping four of six CAA games to start the season, but taking two of three from Northeastern gives the Pride a winning foundation to build off with plenty more conference games left to finish strong.

“There are a lot of games left and we’ve got to go take care of business,” said Catalanotto, a former 14-year Major League Baseball player who led Hofstra to a CAA title in his season as head coach in 2022. “We’ve got the talent to do it.”

Carlos Martinez is back on the mound after missing 2025.

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications Clarke High School product Tyler Cox is a key piece for the Pride in the lineup and center field.

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Water economics: balancing need with cost

The politics of profits, taxes and surcharges have roiled the debate over public and private service

By Allyson Ferr Ari & Chris ColuCCi of the Herald

Fifth installment in a series about water.

Water is a business.

Advocates argue that water is a basic human right. It’s also a product, provided for a cost and purchased by consumers. Whether filling a 40-ounce water bottle, taking a long, relaxing shower or running the tap for two minutes of teeth-brushing, water consumption is an often overlooked part of our everyday lives.

Like other expenses considered essential for life such as food, electricity and a Wi-Fi signal, the water bill is a recurring payment. And just like other utilities, residents sometimes have limited options for their service provider.

Long Island residents are served by either public water districts or private water suppliers and, depending on location, some pay significantly more for the same basic necessity — often with little or no ability to choose their provider. While a majority receive water from public providers, a smaller portion of the population is served by private companies, often at higher cost.

The dollars and cents

When their water bill comes in, many ratepayers feel a sharp pain in the wallet. Costs can fluctuate based not only on how much they use, but what they use it for.

Several water districts estimate that the average use for a family of four is nearly 400 gallons per day. In some cases, especially in private service areas, water bills can range from $500 to $800 per month during peak summer periods, according to longtime advocate Agatha Nadel, a resident of Glen Head.

Pricing differs sharply between public and private water systems. According to Pamela Bellings, a communications specialist at Liberty Water, “Residential water rates are set through a regulatory process overseen by the New York Public Service Commission.”

“Rates are designed to recover the cost of operating, maintaining and upgrading water infrastructure while ensuring service remains safe and reliable,” Bellings said of how Liberty determines its residential rates.

“Rates do not fluctuate month to month, but they may change over time following regulatory review and approval,” she added. These proposed changes require detailed justification and include opportunities for public input before a decision is made, which helps balance customer affordability with the need to maintain and modernize critical water infrastructure, according to Liberty.

Critics argue that despite regulatory oversight, the structure of private water systems can lead to significantly higher costs due to general service charges, meter charges, regulatory charges and other fees.

Public water suppliers typically pro-

vide a standard water usage rate, a conservation rate — a type of sliding scale applying higher fees to higher use, intended to encourage judicious water use — and an irrigation fee for dedicated sprinkler systems, which are presumed to be relatively lower priority than consumption.

“We feel water is a basic need. You need it for drinking, cooking and bathing,” said Robert McEvoy, chairman of the Oyster Bay Water District.

“Once you get past that, whether you’re putting 15,000 gallons on your lawn in the course of a quarter or you’re drinking every last drop, it has to meet the same standards, health-wise. We have to treat all our water the same way.”

“Water districts are determined or created as part of town law,” McEvoy explained. “A lot of the boundaries preexist the Nassau Subdivisions Act and the Nassau County charter — when they were established. Some of them run sort of coterminous with school district lines.”

of about 9.75 percent per project by the New York Public Service Commission, and that can rise to as much as 12 to 15 percent.

While treatment standards remain consistent for public safety, pricing can vary significantly depending on the provider. In some towns, prices may even vary between houses on the same block due to water zoning boundaries or the homeowners’ use of private or public water supplies.

Nadel’s residence, for example, is in the Liberty Water service area, while homes just 100 feet away are served by the public Jericho Water District.

“My neighbor pays a fifth of what I pay in an entire year,” Nadel said. “No taxes, no surcharges, nothing.”

Pricing differences, advocates say, are driven largely by the structure of private systems, which include profit margins and surcharges and have limited access to the government funding that public providers rely on to offset costs.

Residents in a private system can pay three to five times more than those served by public water providers, according to Nadel. Private water companies are guaranteed a baseline profit

According to Nadel, a four-year rate cycle in the mid-2010s brought an increase of about 120 percent, significantly driving up household water costs. A major issue voiced by private water customers is the amount they pay in fees added to their water bills, which typically include base usage rates and additional charges such as taxes and surcharges. In some cases, nearly half of the bill is not for water usage. Surcharges can include the cost of infrastructure projects such as filtration systems, water towers and other capital improvements.

“It’s an absolute sin,” Nadel said of the surcharges. “Forty-one percent of a typical water bill goes to charges and taxes that have nothing to do with the actual water usage. It really is an absolute sin.”

Public vs. private water suppliers

While most Long Island homeowners rely on public water services from their local municipality, private water suppliers may be an option for certain service areas. Liberty Water is one of the area’s

Herald file photo

Water towers are one highly visible part of every water district’s infrastructure — and there’s no hiding their physical condition.

Public, private water rates differ drastically

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largest private alternatives, currently supplying water to nearly 120,000 Nassau residents, primarily in the Town of Hempstead. A homeowner who wants an alternative to either public or private water suppliers would need to install and maintain a private well, subject to local and state requirements.

“For most customers, remaining connected to a regulated public water system provides reliability, water quality oversight and long-term infrastructure support,” Bellings said.

As a result, most Long Islanders continue to receive water service from the provider assigned to their area, even if they are dissatisfied with it. Because water is tied to geographic districts, homeowners typically cannot choose their provider.

As a matter of public safety, water suppliers — public and private — must adhere to state and federal guidelines to monitor and remove waterborne contaminants. “Private suppliers have the same health department and [Department of Environmental Conservation] requirements — federal, state and local requirements for pure water,” McEvoy said. “They have the same maximum contaminant levels for the same contaminants. Their testing requirements are the same as us, whether it’s a public or a private water supplier.”

McEvoy has decades of experience in the water industry, having previously served as chairman of the Long Island Water Conference and president of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association — both organizations dedicated to ensuring water quality, safety and affordability across the Island.

Nadel explained that the Water Authority of North Shore has two main options to deliver public water: build and operate its own system or contract with an existing public provider. In her own research with North Shore Concerned Citizens, she has concluded that contracting with nearby systems — such as Jericho, Glen Cove, or Roslyn — would be the fastest and most practical approach because those providers already have infrastructure in place.

Long Island’s water systems are interconnected, allowing supplies to be rerouted during emergencies such as contamination events or periods of high demand, demonstrating that a transition from private to public supply may be feasible. Nadel said the shift would not be overly complex, but rather a matter of political will.

Homeowners having scant options is an issue on both shores, but potential alternatives have been considered for several years. The South Nassau Water Authority was created in 2021 to potentially offer Town of Hempstead residents an alternative to Liberty Water. A plan to establish a new water authority and create a sustainable, efficient and effective alternative to Liberty has been in the works for years. Residents and legislators are eager to move forward, but negotiations to transition away from the current water supply are complex and have moved slowly.

“Right now, the options are very limited,” explained Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, who represents District 21, which encompasses Baldwin, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Malverne, Rockville Centre, South Hempstead and parts of Freeport and Valley Stream. “Residents that live in the Village of Rockville Centre and the Village of Freeport have municipal water; however, those who live anywhere else in AD-21 are served by Liberty Water with no ability to opt out, unless the municipalization of South Nassau Water Authority becomes a reality. The primary goal being to transition these private customers to public control to lower costs.” Public funding for some, but not for others

“Strong communities start with a strong infrastructure,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a 2024 news release. “Clean water is a basic human right.”

Last month, Hochul announced a plan to direct $28 million in state and federal grants to Long Island to help facilitate water infrastructure upgrades. The

Customers who received water from Liberty utilities opposed a 2023 rate hike that potentially saw bills in nassau County increase by a cumulative 34.2 percent. the increase ultimately went into effect in August 2024.

Drip, drip, drip: Where are your dollars going?

If your water bill seems excessive, there are some relatively simple steps to pare it down.

20-minute shower with standard showerhead

Up to 50 gallons of water

15-minute shower with low-flow showerhead

Up to 30 gallons of water

5 loads of laundry, standard machine

Up to 200 gallons of water per week

4 loads of laundry, Energy Star-certified machine

Up to 115 gallons of water per week

Standard toilet with minor running leak

Up to 1.6 gallons per flush plus up to 180 gallons per week

EPA-verified WaterSense-label toilet

Up to 1.28 gallons per flush

funds are part of a $250 million statewide project to improve water infrastructure.

The plan follows similar financial support in January of this year, when Hochul sent $18 million to Long Island — one part of a $288 million project — with the similar aim of making water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

In a statement supporting the most recent funding, Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wrote, “We know that access to clean water is not a luxury, but it is a necessity.” Hobbs continued, “Upgrading our aging water system, replacing outdated pipes and improving the overall system is critical to protecting public health.”

The influx of funds can play a significant role in maintaining and upgrading anything from deteriorating equipment at water treatment plants to damaged

underground supply lines. As government agencies, water districts can benefit from funding directly from the state, while private businesses cannot. The trickledown effect, so to speak, of extra governmental funding is that cost savings can be passed to residents. More important, water quality and safety can be more easily maintained. Private suppliers address potential safety issues at their own expense, without state or federal aid.

“Currently they’re not available for private water companies,” McEvoy said. “But the Long Island Water Conference has put it on their agenda to seek legislation that would give them access [to public funds] only for treatment of the contaminants. Not for any other purpose.”

Due to the unequal funding for environmental upgrades, public water providers are in a stronger financial position to improve infrastructure and remove contaminants using state and federal funds, while private systems are excluded from receiving them — meaning costs are passed on to residents.

The Environmental Protection Agency requires community water systems — public and private — to publish “community confidence reports,” most commonly in the form of yearly water-quality reports that reveal test results for contaminants, as well as facts and figures detailing overall water consumption.

The Jericho Water District Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2024, for example, highlighted nearly 4.9 billion gallons of water provided to 58,000 customers, averaging 13.4 million gallons per day. Jericho Water charges a minimum of $13 per calendar quarter, at a rate of $1.30 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons. Fees increase on a sliding scale with usage — similar to the conservation rate used in other municipalities — reaching $3.90 per 1,000 gallons for usage above 200,000 gallons per quarter.

According to the 2025 Liberty Annual Water Quality Report for the Sea Cliff Operations District, the average customer used just under 95,800 gallons of water, at a cost of about $1,340, or $3.67 a day. Liberty also revealed that it served roughly 4,388 customers, at a total cost of $5.9 million.

The reports highlight how costs and scale can vary widely between systems, even as both draw from the same regional water supply.

For many residents, the issue is not just how much water they use, but who controls the system that delivers it.

Jordan Vallone/Herald file

HERALD SCHOOLS

Sewanhaka showcases district excellence

The Sewanhaka Central High School District celebrated student and staff accomplishments during its board of education meeting March 24.

Ex officio board member Kyara Ozil, a junior at Sewanhaka High School, opened the meeting with the Student Report. She highlighted districtwide events, including the P.S. I Love You Day celebrations across all five schools and successful spring musicals.

Superintendent Regina Agrusa began the recognitions by honoring Anthony Brancato as the 2026 Section VIII Athletic Administrator of the Year. Brancato, athletic director and chair of physical education and health at H. Frank Carey High School, has served the Franklin Square community and Section VIII athletics through leadership roles including Section VIII boys golf coordinator, and membership on the Section VIII sportsmanship committee and council and planning committee. He received the award at the New York State Athletic Administrators Association’s annual conference.

The celebration continued with Ahkeel Rodney, varsity boys soccer coach at Floral Park Memorial High School, who was named 2025 National High School Coach of the Year by the Black Soccer Coaches Leadership Team. Rodney has led the team to notable successes, including a New York State Soccer Championship in 2024 and a second consecutive Nassau County Championship in 2025.

Student achievements were also recognized. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Richard Faccio honored five seniors who were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Nathan Gee of Floral Park Memorial High School, and Anirudh Arvind, Shohom Chakraborty, Darsh Mirchandani and Ava Su of New Hyde Park Memorial High School.

Additionally, Superintendent Agrusa and the board presented certificates of achievement to five student artists whose work was selected for the 2026 Nassau All-County Art Exhibition, hosted by the Art Supervisors Association. The students, who were among 50

graduating seniors chosen for the ASA Senior Scholarship, include Clara Pelissier of Elmont Memorial, Kelsey Werthmuller of Floral Park Memorial, Chloe Urban of H. Frank Carey, Theodora Doukas of New Hyde Park Memorial and Marissa Ramirez of Sewanhaka High School.

The evening concluded with a presentation by Career and Technical Education students in the architecture program. Under teacher John Koscinski, students shared detailed renderings and plans for a proposed new guidance suite at H. Frank Carey High School. Their designs were based on budget considerations, school needs, and feedback from industry professionals.

–Hailey Fulmer

Photos courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

ASA Senior Scholarship recipients Clara Pelissier and Chloe Urban are pictured with, from left, Elmont Memorial High School Principal Marya Baker, Board President William Leder, H. Frank Carey Principal Jennifer Alaimo, Superintendent Regina Agrusa, board trustee Tiffany Capers and board trustee Binu Jacob. Not in attendance: Kelsey Werthmuller, Theodora Doukas and Marissa Ramirez.

From left: Floral Park Memorial High School Physical Education Chairperson Larry Doreson, Principal Alicia Calabrese, Board President William Leder, board trustee Rosemarie Peltonen, Superintendent Regina Agrusa and board trustee Jaclyn O’Donohue.

National Merit Scholarship Program finalists, from left, Ava Su, Darsh Mirchandani, Anirudh Arvind and Nathan Gee. Not in attendance: Shohom Chakraborty.

The risen Lord renews our path forward easter message News brief

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Happy Easter to you and your families!

This Easter Sunday, Easter Octave, Divine Mercy Sunday and Easter Season we continue to pray and contemplate our Lord’s Resurrection appearances, and we give thanks for Pope Leo XIV and his worldwide spirit of Catholic mission.

In his Cycle of Catechesis on the Resurrection of Christ, Pope Leo writes: “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is an event that one never finishes contemplating and meditating on, and the more one explores it, the more one is filled with wonder, drawn in as if by an overwhelming yet fascinating light. It was an explosion of life and joy that changed the meaning of reality itself.”

hope and strength in every trial and circumstance.

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Pope Leo concludes: “May the unexpected joy of the disciples of Emmaus be a gentle reminder to us when the going gets tough. It is the Risen One who radically changes our perspective, instilling the hope that fills the void of sadness. On the paths of the heart, the Risen One walks with us and for us. He bears witness to the defeat of death and affirms the victory of life, despite the darkness of Calvary...”May the Light of the Risen Christ illumine with God in Heaven our path to holiness on earth and our path to eternal life and happiness

Covert

Ave takes literacy to another level

Covert Avenue School students in grades K-3 celebrated literacy with an engaging Vocabulary Carnival and Literacy Day on March 13.

The school gymnasium was filled with activity as students rotated through interactive stations featuring grade-level challenges designed to strengthen vocabulary skills across English language arts, math, science and social studies. Classic carnivalstyle games, including bowling and fishing, were paired with literacy-based questions to make learning both fun and meaningful.

Kindergarten students practiced building sentences using consonantvowel-consonant words, while second graders focused on antonyms, synonyms and their “Word of the Week” vocabulary.

Their hearts burn and their joy is restored as the Risen Lord explains the Scriptures to them and they recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. In this way, the Paschal Mystery gives us

The Most Reverend John O. Barres is the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. ReveRend

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord, Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre

Following the carnival, families joined students in their classrooms for hands-on literacy activities led by teachers. During the sessions, families learned about the five pillars of literacy and explored strategies to support reading, writing, vocabulary development and comprehension at home. Students and their guests then participated in activities such as literacy-themed crafts and Mad Libs.

The Vocabulary Carnival and Literacy Day was part of the school’s twoweek Pick a Reading Partner celebra -

tion, which included themed dress-up days, mystery readers and other activities aimed at fostering a love of reading.

–Hailey Fulmer

Courtesy Elmont Union Free School District Covert Avenue School kindergartners are pictured at the Vocabulary Carnival on March 13.

Climate activists rally against Hochul plan

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Dozens of advocates and concerned residents gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola last month to protest Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to revise New York state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

The CLCPA is an environmental policy that requires greenhouse gas emissions in the state to be reduced by 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2030 by replacing much of the state’s fossil fuel electricity with renewable energy. Hochul wrote about the policy in an opinion essay published by the Empire Report on March 20, titled “Climate Action and Affordability Must Go HandIn-Hand.”

Following the loss of federal support for solar, wind and other energy initiatives and the rapid increase of oil prices, Hochul suggested that the climate act could lead to severe utility cost increases if it is not revised.

“So much has radically changed since the climate act was enacted, necessitating common-sense adjustments that keep us on our path to a greener future in a way that is affordable for New Yorkers,” Hochul wrote. “We need more time, and so I am proposing we amend the law to require regulations to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions to

be issued at the end of 2030.”

Eric Weltman, senior organizer of the national nonprofit Food and Water Watch, led a group of protesters urging state legislators to defend the climate law later that day.

“We are here because Governor Hochul, unfortunately, is threatening to weaken New York’s landmark climate law,” Weltman said, “and we’re here to urge our legislators to stand up and

defend and protect the climate law. Hochul is embracing policies that would promote fracking and more costly fossil fuel pipelines and power plants.”

The CLCPA, Weltman said, reduces costs related to fossil fuels, decreases air pollution and supports a shift toward renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.

Joe Sackman, executive director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition,

said the 2019 legislation “fully expressed New York’s willingness to take on climate change and move us toward a just and working-class-centered economy.”

“Governor Hochul, by demanding rollbacks to the CLCPA, you are playing politics with our future,” Sackman added. “It’s time to do what is right. No rollbacks on New York’s climate law.”

T.J. Shivers, representing New York Communities for Change, focused on the climate crisis’s direct effects on Long Islanders’ budgets.

“Energy burdens are crushing families from many low- and moderateincome communities,” Shivers said. “People are paying 6 to 10 percent or more of their income just on energy bills, far above what is considered affordable … When my bill goes up, it’s not just the number on paper, that’s food off the table.”

A number of community organizations joined the protest and spoke against revisions to the CLCPA, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Transition Town Port Washington, the South Shore Audubon Society, the Green Party of Nassau County, All Our Energy, Grassroots Environmental Education, Renewable Heat Now and Bend the Arc Jewish Action: Long Island, calling for Nassau County residents to contact their local elected officials to advocate for preserving the climate act.

Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald

Eric Weltman, a senior organizer for Food and Water Action, led the crowd in urging legislators to defend the state’s climate law on March 20.

STEPPING OUT

From sketchbooks to the spotlight

Young artists stand out in ‘Long Island’s Best’

By Abbey Salvemini

Fresh talent is in full bloom this spring at Heckscher Museum of Art. For three decades, the Heckscher Museum of Art has served as a prestigious launchpad for the next generation of visual storytellers. “Long Island’s Best” is back, marking its 30th anniversary as it spotlights emerging high school artists throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, now through May 3.

As the only juried exhibition of its kind on Long Island, this program offers high schoolers the rare distinction of seeing their work hanging in a professional museum and memorialized in a full-color commemorative catalog. The selection process is famously rigorous: For the 2026 season, 84 finalists were curated from over 400 submissions representing 63 schools across Nassau and Suffolk. Tasked with this challenge were jurors Meredith Brown, Ph.D., the museum’s consulting curator of contemporary art, and guest juror Aaron Feltman — an accomplished artist and a proud Long Island’s Best alumnus.

“It is never an easy process,” says Brown, who explained that the strongest pieces combine technical skill with originality and meaningful themes.

This year’s exhibition included an unusually high number of sculptures — more than in any previous “Long Island’s Best” exhibitions — that reflect both the students’ ambition and influenced by the recent exhibition “Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History.”

“I was surprised by the number of sculptural submissions,” Brown adds. “Sculpture is tricky, and many schools don’t have the resources, but these students took the challenge on and produced really compelling work.”

Among standout pieces is Luminous Harvest, a ceramic sculpture by Lyla Pinto, a senior at Long Beach High School, which earned fourth place and the Stan Brodsky Award. Inspired by painter Darragh Park’s “To Here/From Here,” Pinto created a tree-like form composed of branches holding symbolic fruit and candles.

“I was drawn to Park’s artwork because it seemed alive, as though the forms are changing and expanding rather than remaining still,” she explains. “The handcrafted fruits represent abundance, sustenance and the various attributes each branch offers. I made seven branches because the number seven represents completeness and balance, suggesting a full cycle of growth rather than a single moment. Like Park, I wanted to convey a sense of natural rhythm through organic shapes as demonstrated in the abundance and repetitious organic greenery.”

For Director of Education Joy Weiner — whose program leadership is being honored at a “30th Birthday Bash” on April 18 — the most rewarding aspect of her involvement is observing students experience the thrill of having their work displayed in a museum.

“Just watching their faces as they show their parents how special this opportunity is, that’s one of the happiest memories every year,” she relates.

“Long Island’s Best” has evolved considerably since its early years.

“Years ago, there were landscapes, still lifes and portraits. That was pretty much what you got,” Weiner

board.

• Now through May 3

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington

• Visit Heckscher.org or call (631) 380-3230 for information on related programming

Lyla Pinto: Lyla Pinto’s ceramic sculpture “Luminous Harvest, was awarded Fourth Place and honored with the Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award.

adds. “Over the years, the different kinds of materials became something that students were interested in exploring. And they’re also much more aware of the world around them, tackling social issues, personal experiences and big-picture ideas through their art.”

While the program certainly sharpens their technical craft, its true value lies in instilling the professional rigor required of a working artist. It also underscores the lasting influence of arts education, with many alumni pursuing careers in art, design, filmmaking, and teaching.

“The whole process from beginning to end involves meeting deadlines, working with teachers, creating the work and writing about it,” Weiner says. “That’s very important as they continue in their careers, to not only create a work of art but to be able to speak about it and share it with others.”

Looking ahead, both Brown and Weiner encourage students to embrace the process, even if their work isn’t selected.

“Sharing your work is a powerful experience. It helps students grow as artists and lets others engage with their vision.” Weiner adds.“Even if your piece isn’t chosen, you learn something about yourself and your art. And when people connect with your work, it’s a truly rewarding experience.”

Teachers, Long Island’s Best alumni and the community are all invited to the stylish “Birthday Bash” celebrating this momentous milestone. Alumni and local artists will contribute works for a fundraiser, underscoring the lasting influence of “Long Island’s Best” throughout the region. The gathering includes an opportunity to meet students and hear firsthand how the program shaped their creative journeys.

“I’ve been privileged to watch the growth of Long Island’s Best,” Weiner says. “I have seen elementary school students eventually become LI Best finalists, have watched students’ progress to becoming Long Island Biennial artists as professionals; and have been lucky to work with students who now teach art in our community, inspiring the next generation.”

This milestone exhibit not only celebrates the talent of today’s students but also emphasizes the enduring value of arts education in shaping Long Island’s creative future. It’s an opportunity to explore a wide variety of media and themes while experiencing the fresh perspectives and voices of the next generation of artists, gaining insight into how young people interpret the world around them through art.

Dan Soder

Come chill with stand-up comedian Dan Soder! Get ready for a night of sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy when he takes the stage on The Golden Retriever of Comedy tour. Known for his quick wit and effortlessly relatable storytelling, Soder has built a devoted following. His credits include ”Not Special” on Comedy Central, a standout turn on Netflix’s The Standups” and his acclaimed HBO special “Son of a Gary.”Fans have also embraced his hit YouTube special, “Dan Soder: On The Road,” a laugh-packed set filled with smart, surprising takes on relationships, growing up and everything in between. Offstage, Soder hosts the popular podcast Soder and was a longtime co-host of SiriusXM’s The Bonfire from 2015 to 2023. Many will also recognize him from his role as Dudley “Mafee” on Billions. With his easygoing charm and razor-sharp observations, Soder delivers comedy that feels both down-to-earth and unexpectedly insightful.

Saturday, April 4, 7 and 9 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

‘…how I wish you were here’

Wish You Were Here celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” acclaimed as one of the greatest albums of all time and cited by Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright and guitarist David Gilmour as their favorite album. The band continues its 30-year tradition of combining sight and sound to capture the mood, emotions, and intensity of the Floydian theatrical concert experience — in a spectacular tribute of music, performers, lighting, video, lasers and inflatables — all performed without backing or click tracks. The veteran 10-piece musical ensemble features seven vocalists and a Floydian stage production — sound effects and vintage videos, flying inflatables, theatrical vignettes with props, and a sensational light show with moving lasers, rolling fog and state-of-the-art intelligent lighting — all produced with a fan’s obsession for detail.

Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Photos courtey Heckscher Museum

Tiffany Yam, of John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, contributed “Encased,” using colored pencil on illustration

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

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Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages

“Pete the Cat,” the charming musical based on the book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Life is certainly an adventure for Pete, no matter where he winds up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also April 6-9

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Seasonal Sprouts:

Artful Explorers

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens, now open for the 2026 season, to xplore creativity in nature during this one-hour guided program through the gardens and at the barn at Orchard Hill. Children will observe colors, textures, and patterns in the landscape, play artinspired games, and create a simple hands-on art project using natural inspiration. Meet at the Beech Tree. Registration required. $22 adult, $20 seniors 62+ (member discounts available).

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

• Time: 11 a.m.-noon

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some Easter fun. Take part in a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, “The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt.” Afterward join in an exciting egg hunt in the Cottage Garden! Perfect for children ages 3-6. Up to 12 eggs per child may be redeemed for prizes; eggs are empty. Registration required. $22 adult, $20 seniors 62+ (member discounts available).

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

• Time: 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Mike DelGuidice

Local favorite Mike DelGuidice returns to the Paramount stage with his popular residency, delivering the high-energy, feel-good performances that have made him a hometown standout. Backed by his powerhouse band, DelGuidice brings the music of his idol, Billy Joel, to life with passion and precision, celebrating decades of iconic hits in a rousing, crowd-pleasing show. A multi-instrumentalist who grew up immersed in music, DelGuidice’s deep knowledge of Joel’s catalog ultimately led to sharing the stage with the Piano Man himself, touring around the world. Alongside beloved classics, he weaves in his own original songs, showcasing the songwriting that has earned him a devoted following. His releases include My Street, Miller Place and Mask Production, and his track “Ordinary Guy” was featured as the theme for Kevin Can Wait starring Kevin James. Whether performing on stage or connecting with fans through his “Live on the Porch” series, which brought audiences together during the pandemic, DelGuidice continues to share his love of music in ways that resonate far beyond the Long Island community.

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• Time: 8 p.m., also Apr 11

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

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‘Dog Sees God’

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance presents Bert V. Royal’s edgy comedy. The unauthorized continuation of the Peanuts comic strip, reimagines its characters as teenagers dealing with various contemporary issues including, identity, substance abuse, and relationships. When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful. $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and Hofstra alumni.

• Where: Hofstra’s Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, Hempstead

• Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; also April 12, 2 p.m.; April 16-April 19

• Contact: hofstra.universitytickets.com

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“A Dream Is A Wish”

The enchanting “A Dream Is A Wish”princess concert returns to the Madison Theatre with new adventures and Disney Classics. Families are invited to sing along to all their favorite Disney songs including “Let It Go,” “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “Part of That World,” “ A Whole New World,” and many more. Enjoy a magical journey and maybe even meet your favorite princess! Breakfast and tea ticket options also available.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: Varied times, also April 12.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Celebrate Holi

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Families are invited to Long Island Children’s Museum to elebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous holiday, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw

worldwide for decades. Expect an unforgettable night of classic favorites, heartfelt ballads, and spectacular showmanship. Tickets are available at ubsarena. com.

• Where: 2400 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com

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Franklin Square Historical Society Fundraiser

The event, hosted at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant marks the organization’s 45th year. Matt Buck, general manager of Plattduetsche Park is honored as Person of the Year award.

• Where: 1132 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 459-8157

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Community Fun Run

John Street Elementary School hosts a Community Fun Run, inviting families and residents to take part in a lighthearted run aimed at promoting fitness and community spirit. All ages are encouraged to participate, which brings together students, parents and neighbors for a morning activity.

colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Wear white clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Franklin Square Spring Cleanup

Franklin Square Civic Association welcomes everyone to step out and help clean up the Hempstead Turnpike. FSCA works to improve the quality of life for residents of Franklin Square by organizing community events. The meeting point to start the cleanup is the parking lot on Sobo Avenue. Garbage bags and gloves are provided .

• Where: 655 Sobo Ave.

• Time: 9-11 a.m.

• Contact: fsqcivic.org

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Manilow: The Last Long Island Concert UBS Arena welcomes legendary singersongwriter Barry Manilow. Known for timeless hits like “Mandy” and “Copacabana,” Manilow has delighted audiences

• Where: 835 John St., Franklin Square

• Time: 9-10 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 434-2350

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Broadway Big Band Bash

Elmont Memorial Library welcomes all to a Broadway Big Band Bash. The celebration of classic Broadway tunes performed big-band style is fun for all.

• Where: 700 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 2:30 p.m.

• Contact: elmontlibrary.org

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Andrews dedicates herself serving others

“I just like to do things, and I don’t expect anything in return. All I want is a thank you.”

Andrews, 86, has been a member of America Lodge 2245 since 2013 and has remained an active and visible presence within the group. Over the years, she has served as orator and currently holds the position of trustee. In addition to her leadership roles, she plays a key part in the lodge’s day-to-day activities, overseeing advertising for its “Lions Roar” newsletter and organizing casino trips that bring lodge members together.

Fellow lodge members described her as dedicated and dependable, consistently stepping up to support others and strengthening the organization’s sense of community.

Her commitment to service, however, extends far beyond the lodge.

Andrews has long been active in local schools and youth programs. She was involved in the PTA at Polk Street School, which her two sons attended, eventually serving as PTA president. She also volunteered with youth sports through the Police Athletic League, where she helped organize a baseball division at a time when volunteers were needed.

nassau County Legislator John giuffre formally recognized ellen andrews as Senior Citizen of the Year on march 18, during the installment of officers for the order Sons and daughters of italy in america, america Lodge 2245, in franklin Square.

Her involvement in civic life also includes leadership roles with the Community League of Garden City South. She began as a director, later serving as secretary and vice president before returning to a director’s role. She continues to attend the community league’s meetings and remains engaged in community issues.

grams, helping more residents qualify for benefits.

In addition to her civic and volunteer work, Andrews has been an active member of community organizations for more than a decade, including the Sons and Daughters of Italy, of which she and her late husband, Bob, were both involved.

She described her husband as a constant source of encouragement and support throughout her years of service.

“He was very kind, peaceful, happygo-lucky guy. Everybody loved him,” she said.

Andrews said their shared commitment to staying active and connected helped shape her approach to community involvement.

“We liked being around people all the time,” she said. “That’s what kept us going.”

Andrews was selected for the honor through a nomination process involving local legislators, with candidates representing communities across Nassau County. As part of the recognition, she is expected to be honored at a luncheon joining other honorees from across New York State in May.

That mindset has carried into her advocacy for older adults in the community. Andrews has worked to support initiatives aimed at increasing income eligibility thresholds for tax relief pro -

“I just like being with people and helping people,” Andrews said. “If someone needs something, I’ll try to be there.”

Despite the recognition, Andrews said she remains focused on the same values that have guided her for years.

“I just like to help people,” she said. “If I can do something for someone, I will.”

Hailey Fulmer/Herald

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE FRANKLIN SQUARE UFSD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Franklin Square UFSD, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Washington Street School, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York in said district on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Franklin Square UFSD will be held by the Franklin Square Public Library at 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square, New York in said district on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of presenting to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required by the Franklin Square Public Library for the 20262027 fiscal year.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed William Leder, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

3. To vote upon the Franklin Square Public Library Budget Appropriation for the fiscal year 2026-2027 as submitted and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised on the taxable property of the Franklin Square Union Free School District in accordance with Section 259 of the Education Law.

4. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the Franklin Square Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031, to fill the position previously held by William Youngfert.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount

IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2026-2027, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 760 Washington Street School, Franklin Square, New York, at the Franklin Square Public Library, and on the District’s internet website.

expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administrative Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the Franklin Square Public Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least twentyfive (25) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to

vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when school is in session at any day prior to May 14, 2026 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the office of the District Clerk at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when school is in session. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website under “voter information.” The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on

Thursday, April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot during school business hours from the District Clerk at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website under “voter information.” Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than twenty-five days before the election, April 24, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk one (1) day before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the

annual election, except Sunday, on Saturday by appointment, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. The application is also available on the Franklin Square School District website https:// www.franklinsquare. k12.ny.us/ under “voter information.” Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, on Saturday by appointment, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the

Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 40 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Franklin Square, New York, April 2, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE Franklin Square UFSD Franklin Square New York

Laura Langstrand, District Clerk 159184

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN Y ELECCIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA DE UFSD DE FRANKLIN SQUARE CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Franklin Square UFSD, Town of Hempstead, condado de Nassau, New York, en la Washington Street School, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, en dicho distrito el martes, 5 de

mayo de 2026, a las 8:00 p.m.., hora oficial, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes puntos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se necesitará para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

2. Hablar sobre todos los puntos que se indican después para votarse mediante máquina de votación en la Votación del Presupuesto y Elección que se llevará a cabo el martes, 19 de mayo de 2026.

3. Tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda plantearse en la reunión de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y sus enmiendas.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que una audiencia del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Franklin Square UFSD se llevará a cabo en la Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square, New York, en dicho distrito el lunes, 11 de mayo de 2026 a las 6:30 p.m., hora oficial, para presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que necesitará la Franklin Square Public Library para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se necesitará para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 2026-2027, sin incluir fondos públicos, podrá obtenerse por cualquier residente del Distrito a partir del 5 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora oficial, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 760 Washington Street School, Franklin Square, New York, en la Franklin Square Public Library, y en el sitio web del Distrito.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que dicha Votación del Presupuesto y Elección se llevará a cabo el martes, 19 de mayo de 2026, en la John Street School, Polk Street School y Washington Street School, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora oficial, momento en que se

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abrirán las urnas para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la parte necesaria se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Elegir un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio, 2026, y terminará el 30 de junio de 2029, para reemplazar a William Leder, cuyo período termina el 30 de junio de 2026.

3. Votar sobre la asignación del presupuesto de la Franklin Square Public Library para el año fiscal 2026-2027 según se presenta y autorizar que la parte necesaria se recaude sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Franklin Square Union Free School District conforme a la Sección 259 de la Ley de Educación.

4. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Franklin Square Public Library por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y terminará el 30 de junio de 2031, para ocupar el cargo que tenía William Youngfert.

Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Real Property Tax Law (Ley de impuestos sobre bienes inmuebles), el Distrito escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total tasado de la lista final de tasaciones usada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención concedida por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, la cantidad acumulativa que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos

públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA

POR EL PRESENTE, que las peticiones para nominar candidatos al cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora oficial. Cada petición deberá dirigirse a la Secretaría del Distrito; deberá estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y describirá la vacante específica para la que se propone al candidato. Cada vacante en el Consejo de Educación que deba cubrirse se considerará una vacante específica separada. Se requiere una petición de nominación separada para nominar a un candidato a cada cargo específico separado. La petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular. Para nominar a un candidato al cargo de Fideicomisario de la Junta de la Franklin Square Public Library, cada petición debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato.

Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de acuerdo con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, o de acuerdo con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado previamente conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, puede votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también

es elegible para votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que quieran votar deben registrarse.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que los votantes pueden registrarse con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., cuando la escuela esté en sesión en cualquier día antes del 14 de mayo de 2026 para agregar nombres adicionales al Registro que se usará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro siempre que en esa reunión con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar sea conocida o demuestre a satisfacción de la Secretaria que tiene derecho entonces o después a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro preparado conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en su oficina en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, y estará disponible para revisión por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves, 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., hora oficial, cada día antes del día fijado para la elección, excepto domingo, y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del distrito escolar. Se puede pedir una solicitud de inscripción como votante militar en la Secretaría del Distrito en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m., cuando la escuela está en sesión. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Franklin Square en “voter information”. La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria a más tardar a las 5:00

p.m. el jueves, 23 de abril de 2026. En la solicitud de inscripción, se permite al votante militar designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico.

Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden enviar una solicitud para una boleta de voto militar durante el horario de atención escolar de la Secretaría del Distrito en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito de Franklin Square en “información para votantes”. Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse por la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 23 de abril de 2026. En la solicitud de boleta de voto militar, se permite al votante militar designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta de voto militar, y la boleta de voto militar, por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico. La solicitud de boleta de voto militar y la boleta de voto militar de todos los votantes militares calificados deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se enviarán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar veinticinco días antes de la elección, 24 de abril de 2026. Las boletas militares deben recibirse por la Secretaria del Distrito un (1) día antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes, 19 de mayo de 2026, y deben mostrar un sello de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrar un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día antes de la elección.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se les emitan boletas militares estará disponible para revisión por votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves, 14 de mayo de

2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., hora oficial, cada día antes del día fijado para la elección anual, excepto domingo, el sábado con cita previa, y el 19 de mayo de 2026, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por los motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y los motivos de la misma al Inspector de elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que las solicitudes para boletas por correo adelantadas y boletas en ausencia estarán disponibles durante el horario escolar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del lunes, 20 de abril de 2026. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito escolar de Franklin Square https://www. franklinsquare.k12. ny.us/ en “información para votantes”. Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse por la Secretaria del Distrito no antes del 20 de abril, 2026 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, 12 de mayo de 2026, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, 18 de mayo de 2026, si la boleta se entregará en persona al votante. Las boletas por correo adelantadas y las boletas en ausencia deben recibirse por la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora oficial, el martes, 19 de mayo de 2026.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se les emitan boletas por correo adelantadas y boletas en ausencia estará disponible para revisión por votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves, 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m.., hora oficial, cada día antes del día fijado para la elección anual, excepto domingo, el sábado con cita previa, y el 19 de mayo de 2026, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por los motivos apropiados, dando a conocer

impugnación y los motivos de la misma al Inspector de elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. La impugnación de un voto en ausencia no puede basarse en que el votante debería haber solicitado un voto anticipado por correo.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE, que conforme a una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante la Secretaria de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública, Votación del Presupuesto y Elección requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o a más tardar el viernes, 17 de abril de 2026, a las 3:30 p.m., hora oficial; debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en inglés; debe dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos 40 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar claramente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, el Consejo Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinarlo, que sea ilegal, o ninguna propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando el gasto de dinero lo requiera la propuesta, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta de voto.

Fecha: Franklin Square, New York, 2 de abril de 2026

Por orden del CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN DE UFSD de Franklin Square Franklin Square New York

Laura Langstrand, secretaria del distrito 159186

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York, and pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on February 10, 2026 to vote on the school budget, and to vote on the library budget, and pursuant to Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Education of Central High School District No. 2 of the Town of Hempstead and North Hempstead, Nassau County, the vote on the school budget and capital reserves of said Central High School District will take place on MAY 19, 2026 in the seven (7) separate election districts as hereinafter in this notice stated and provided.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of electing TWO (2) members of the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District; one (1) member for a term of THREE (3) YEARS to the seat now occupied by TIFFANY CAPERS, whose term expires on June 30, 2026; and one (1) member for a term of THREE (3) YEARS to the seat now occupied by ANGEL L. RAMOS, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of electing TWO (2) members of the Board of Library Trustees of the Elmont Library; one (1) member for a term of FIVE (5) YEARS to the seat now occupied by MIMI PIERRE-JOHNSON, whose term expires on June 30, 2026; and one (1) member for a term of ONE (1) YEAR to the seat previously occupied by ELLICE BEKIER, whose term expires on June 30, 2027.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN an election will be held on MAY 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, voting to take place in the seven (7) separate election districts at the polling places hereinafter stated, and for the further purpose of voting upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUDGET RESOLVED, that the amount of the estimated expenses for the school year 2026-2027, as presented in writing by the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, shall be raised by tax upon the taxable property of this school district after first deducting the estimated monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO. 4

LIBRARY BUDGET RESOLVED, that Elmont Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, appropriate the amount of estimated expenses for the school year 2026-2027, as presented in writing by the Board of Trustees of the Elmont Public Library, to be levied and collected annually as are other general taxes for the equipment, support and maintenance of the existing free public library including its existing branches.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Board of Education on February 10, 2026, a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget to be voted upon May 19, 2026 will be held on May 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Clara H. Carlson School.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that no person will be entitled to vote at the annual election whose name does not appear on the register of the Elmont Union Free School District prepared for such annual election. Otherwise, qualified residents may have their names placed upon such register at the office of the District Clerk on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM up to MAY 11, 2026.

In addition, the Board of Registration of each separate election district will meet at the Registration place herein above stated on MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that upon such meeting of the Board of Registration he/she is known or proved to

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the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which such register is prepared.

The register of the qualified voters of the said school district prepared at the last annual election and for any subsequent school district meetings or elections in said school district shall be used by said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for this annual election. Any person whose name appears on said register prepared at and for said district meetings and elections will not be required to register for said annual election to be held on MAY 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the registrar of voters shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

The register will be filed on May 12, 2026, in the office of the District Clerk at the Elmont Road School and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the school district between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each day thereafter, including the day of the annual election, except that on Saturday the hours shall be 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the school will not open for the said inspection on Sunday.

Commencing May 20, 2026, otherwise qualified residents may have their names placed upon such register at the office of the school within their election district on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, for the purpose of preparing a register for elections held subsequent to May 19, 2026.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots

for voting on said Propositions may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk or obtained on the district website, www. elmontschools.org. Such application must be received by the District Clerk, completed no earlier than April 20, 2026 and at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by 5:00 PM on the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk and available for public inspection during regular business hours on each of the five (5) days (except Sunday) prior to the day of said vote.

MILITARY BALLOTS:

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-d, any person serving in the military, including a spouse, parent, child or dependent accompanying or being with such voter, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election no later than 5:00 PM on April 23, 2026.

A military voter who is a qualified voter may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk.

A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 PM on April 23, 2026. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19, 2026, if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of polls on May 19, 2026, if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government.

A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or

changed by the voter.

If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the military voter registration by mail.

EARLY MAIL VOTING

BALLOTS:

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, during all days in which the School District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026, and by May 12, 2026, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 18, 2026. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026. A list of all persons to whom early ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during office hours on May 13, 2026, including the day of the annual election, except that on Saturday the hours shall be 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the school will not open for the said inspection on Sunday.

A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.

The boundaries of the seven (7) separate election districts and the voting places for each of said separate election districts as established by the Board of Education are as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT 1.

The place of registration and voting will be the STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, Stewart Manor, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the north line of School District No. 16 where the same adjoins School District No. 22 at the intersection of Third Avenue (which point is approximately 50 feet south of the south line of the main line of the Long Island Railroad); running thence along the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 as it

runs generally south, then generally east and again south crossing the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Railroad; thence continuing east and south along such boundary line to Tulip Avenue; thence southerly along the Covert Avenue center line for about 100 feet and continuing southeasterly 100 feet south of and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the easterly boundary line of School District No. 16; thence continuing in a general northerly direction along the easterly boundary of School District No. 16 to the northeast corner of the School District; thence westerly along the northerly boundary line of School District No. 16 to the point or place of beginning.

In addition the said Election District shall include the following: a point commencing at a point on the boundary line between school District No.16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Memphis Avenue and a line about 100 feet North of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to it’s intersection with the extension of a line midway between and parallel to Fredrick Avenue and Arthur Avenue; thence proceeding north easterly along said line to the boundary between School District No.16 and School District No. 22; thence north westerly along the said boundary line and continuing north westerly along the said boundary line to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 2.

The place of registration and voting will be the COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between and parallel to Frederick Avenue and Arthur Avenue and proceeding south along this line to its intersection with the center line of Makofske Avenue; thence south in a straight line to the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly

along a line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street; thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of and parallel to Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line thence easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line midway between E Street and F Street; thence proceeding north easterly and continuing northerly along the District No. 16 boundary line to a point about 100 feet south of Tulip Avenue; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along a line about 100 feet south and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the center line of the District No. 16 western boundary where the center line of Covert Avenue and Tulip Avenue intersect; thence continuing on the boundary line, southeasterly, southerly and westerly on a line approximately 100 Feet south of Webster Street to a line midway between Fredrick Street and Arthur Street approximately 50 Feet south of the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 3. The place of registration and voting will be the CLARA H. CARLSON SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street on the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point approximately 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along the said line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue; thence

southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line; thence continuing easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line to a point midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue; thence proceeding westerly on a line midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue to the boundary of Beth David Cemetery; to an extension of the easterly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; thence north westerly along the northerly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; then, northerly along the boundary of the Beth David Cemetery to a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence northerly along the midway line between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 4.

The place of registration and voting will be the ELMONT ROAD SCHOOL, ELMONT, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Plainfield Avenue and a line approximately 100 feet north of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to the intersection of Chelsea Street and Makofske Avenue thence south in a straight line to the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery to the center line of Elmont Road; thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and the Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the center line of the Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the Hempstead Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue, thence northerly along the center line of Plainfield Avenue to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 5.

The place of registration

and voting will be the GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the westerly boundary line of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along the center line of Hempstead Turnpike to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the extension of a line forming the northerly boundary of Elmont Memorial High School ; thence westerly along said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road north westerly to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the north along the westerly boundary of School District No. 16 to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 6.

The place of registration and voting will be the DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the Linden Boulevard center line where it intersects the Elmont Road center line; thence proceeding southeasterly along the Linden Boulevard center line and continuing on a projection of this line along the Southern State Parkway to its intersection with the District No. 16 easterly boundary line; thence continuing in a northeasterly direction along the District No. 16 easterly boundary line, to the intersection of Meacham Avenue and F Street; thence northerly along a center line of Meacham Avenue to a point approximately 20 feet northerly of Star Avenue; thence westerly along said line to the eastern boundary line of the Beth David Cemetery; thence southerly along the east boundary line of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the south boundary line of Beth David Cemetery to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the Elmont Road center

line to a line formed by the extension of the Northerly Boundary of Elmont Memorial High School ; thence westerly said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road; thence north westerly to a point 25 north of Renfrew Avenue; thence westerly on a line approximately 25 feet north and parallel to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue continuing west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the western boundary of School District No. 6 and then south along the western boundary of School District No. 16 to the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence last along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT

7. The place of registration and voting will be the ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL, Valley Stream, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the westerly boundary of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence southerly along the westerly boundary line of School District No. 16; to the intersection of Elmont Road and Sobro Avenue thence southeasterly along the center line of Sobro Avenue continuing southeasterly then northeasterly along the boundary of School District No. 16 to the northerly side of the Southern State Parkway thence westerly along the Southern State Parkway to the center line of Linden Boulevard thence westerly along the center line of Linden Boulevard to the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and Dutch Broadway thence westerly along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the point or place of beginning.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that nominations

Public Notices

for the office of members of the Board of Education and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Library shall be made by petition, which petition shall name the specific seat the candidate seeks by naming the Board member who occupies the seat and whose term expires on June 30, 2026 and which petition shall be subscribed by not less than FORTYSEVEN (47) qualified voters of the school district, addressed to the District Clerk and filed with the District Clerk at her office no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, APRIL 20, 2026. Please be advised that the schools and district offices will be closed from April 2nd – April 10th. Said petitions to run for a seat on the Board of Education and the Library Board will be available in the District Office at 135 Elmont Road, on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and on Monday, April 20, 2026 until 5:00 PM.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the written estimates of expenses for the school year 2026-2027 (proposed budgets) to be voted on, together with the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters will be available on request to any qualified voter of the district on and after May 12, 2026, and may be obtained at each school building of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on each school day on and after such date.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 1,000 qualified voters of the District and filed with the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, not later than the 30th day preceding the meeting or election at which time such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present any Annual or Special Meeting of the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the district for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board authorizes the District Clerk to appoint qualified persons as Chairpersons for the annual District elections at the following locations:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 2

Election District No. 3

Election District No. 4

Election District No. 5 Election District No. 6 Election District No. 7

The Board authorizes the District Clerk to appoint qualified persons as Co-Chairpersons for the annual District elections at the following locations:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 2

Election District No. 3

Election District No. 4

Election District No. 5 Election District No. 6 Election District No. 7

The Board authorizes the District Clerk to appoint qualified clerks to assist the District Clerk, the Board of Registration, and the Inspectors of Election on the registration day and at the annual District elections at the following locations:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 2

Election District No. 3

Election District No. 4

Election District No. 5 Election District No. 6 Election District No. 7

The Board authorizes the following qualified person to be appointed, as Coordinator, for the annual District election:

Anna Barbagallo The District Clerk shall attend on registration day and on Election Day each of the seven (7) separate election districts. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to arrange with the County Board of Elections for use of voting machines at such annual district election; and counsel is authorized to have the candidate labels and the proposition labels printed for the voting machines.

By order of the Board of Education

NICOLE J. TERMINI

Dated: 2/10/2026

District Clerk I, NICOLE J. TERMINI, District Clerk of the Elmont Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, hereby certify that the foregoing annexed extract from the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Education of said School District duly called and held on February 10, 2026 has been compared by me with the original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the Minute Book of said Board of Education, and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof, and of the whole of said original minutes so far as the same relate to the subject matters referred to in said extract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said School District this 10th day of February 2026.

NICOLE J. TERMINI DISTRICT CLERK 158923

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING

SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELMONT, FLORAL PARK, FRANKLIN SQUARE AND NEW HYDE PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Education Law, a public Budget Hearing of the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park in the County of Nassau, New York, will be held at Sewanhaka High School, within said district, on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Annual District Meeting

to be held on Tuesday, May19, 2026, a vote upon the propositions hereinafter set forth will be held at the times and places hereinafter set forth.

(a) Within the area of New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY.

(b) Within the area of Franklin Square Union Free School District, in the John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(c) Within the area of Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the John Lewis Childs and Floral Park-Bellerose Schools.

(d) Within the area of Elmont Union Free School District from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at your designated polling place.

For the purpose of voting upon the following two (2) Propositions: Budget

RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures of Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park, in the County of Nassau, New York for the year 2026-2027 for the purpose shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property within said Sewanhaka Central High School District, after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources as provided by law; and upon any other matter which might be properly brought before the Annual Meeting of the Sewanhaka Central High School District.

Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Proposition

SHALL, the Board of Education of the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park (“District”), be authorized to appropriate and expend from the District’s “2025

Capital Reserve Fund”, heretofore established by the voters of the District on May 20, 2025, the entire amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) plus any interest and investment earnings thereon, plus any remaining balance of the “2021 Capital Reserve Fund”, heretofore established by the voters of the District on May 18, 2021, approximately One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to undertake and perform the following school building improvement projects, in whole or in part, and as more fully described on the District’s website, at no additional cost to the District taxpayers: install air conditioning in the high school auditoriums of Elmont Memorial, Floral Park Memorial, H. Frank Carey, New Hyde Park Memorial and Sewanhaka; renovate the guidance suite at H. Frank Carey, procure and install cafeteria furniture for all five high schools and; masonry repairs, HVAC, electric, plumbing, general exterior and interior renovations; all of the foregoing to include site improvements, furnishings, equipment, apparatus, machinery, demolition and other incidental work or improvements required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto provided that the Board of Education shall determine the allocation of cost of each project within said maximum allocation amount.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, The voting will be by ballot on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open during the hours above stated for each Component District and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. A qualified voter shall vote within the election district of the Component District in which he/she resides.

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has been divided into thirteen election districts: one for New Hyde Park-Garden City Park; three for Franklin Square; two for Floral Park-Bellerose and seven for Elmont, numbered 16-1, 16-2, 16-3, 16-4, 16-5, 166, 16-7. The second portion of this number

indicates the election district within Elmont.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters within each of the following school districts: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Franklin Square Union Free School District, Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District and Elmont Union Free School District (each hereinafter referred to individually as a “Component District” and collectively as the “Component Districts”), the Board of Registration of each of said Component Districts will meet as follows:

In New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District, Wednesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School.

In Franklin Square Union Free School District, on Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when school is in session, in the Office of the District Clerk at 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York prior to May 14, 2026.

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, registration will take place on May 6, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at John Lewis Childs School.

In Elmont Union Free School District, open

registration in the office of the District Clerk on any school day, on or before Monday, May 11, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In addition, the Board of Registration will meet in each election district between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

A qualified voter must present himself or herself in person for registration in the Component District in which he or she resides and in Elmont Union Free School District within the election district of such Component District in which he or she resides and the board of registration shall place his or her name upon the register provided he or she is known or proven to be such qualified voter for the district meeting or election for which said register is prepared. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any annual or special district meeting or election within the prior (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election. If the voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Immediately upon the completion of each register, said registers will be filed in the respective office of the District Clerk of each Component District, and will be open for inspection at all reasonable times thereafter by any qualified voter of each respective Component District or of this school district as follows:

In New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District, the register so prepared will be filed with the Clerk of the district and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday in the Superintendent’s Office at the Manor OaksWilliam R. Bowie School, on each of the five (5) days prior to and on the day of election, except Saturday and Sunday.

In Franklin Square Union Free School District, in the Office of the District Clerk, beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing

time, on Saturday by appointment only, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, such register, upon its completion, will be filed in the District Clerk’s office, and will be open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.

In Elmont Union Free School District, in the Office of the District Clerk at the Elmont Road School beginning May 12, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each day thereafter, including the day of the annual election, except that on Saturday the hours shall be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the school will not open for the said inspection on Sunday. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for said Annual District Meeting may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk of the Component District in which the voter resides beginning April 20, 2026 as follows:

In New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y., on school days, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The applications are also available on the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park District website. In Franklin Square Union Free School District, will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website https://www. franklinsquare.k12. ny.us/ under “voter information.”

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, in the office of the District Clerk (Administrative Offices, One Poppy Place, Floral Park, New York), or by contacting the District Clerk by email, DistrictClerkforBOE@ fpbsd.org or phone (516) 434-2736.

In Elmont Union Free

Public Notices

School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, N.Y. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk of each Component District in which the voter resides at least seven (7) days before the vote/election if the absentee or early mail ballot is mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote/election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee or early mail ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the office of such District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026. No absentee or early mail ballot will be accepted more than 30 days prior to the election.

A list of all persons to whom absentee or early mail ballots have been issued will be available in said office of the District Clerk of each Component District, beginning at least five (5) days prior to the vote/election during office hours as set by each Component District. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making their challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-d, any person serving in the military, including a spouse, parent, child or dependent accompanying or being with such voter, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026. A military voter who is a qualified voter may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk of the Component District in which the voter resides as follows:

In New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y, or on the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park District website www.

nhp-gcp.org.

In Franklin Square Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk at 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, N.Y., or on the Franklin Square District website https:// www.franklinsquare. k12.ny.us/ under “Voter Information.”

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, One Poppy Place, Floral Park, N.Y., by telephone (516-434-2736), email (DistrictClerkforBOE@ fpbsd.org), mail (One Poppy Place, Floral Park, NY 11001), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.).

In Elmont Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, N.Y.

A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the Component District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the Component District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of polls on May 19, 2026 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government.

A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the military voter registration by mail.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the Component District Clerk for information about

accessibility.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the estimated expenditures of the Sewanhaka Central High School District during the school year 2026-2027 shall be completed at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the public hearing and will be made available upon request to residents within the district during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual District Meeting at all of the high schools within the district, on the district website, as well as the elementary schools of the component districts, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.

The boundaries of the seven (7) separate election districts and the voting places within the boundaries of the Elmont Union Free School District are as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT 1.

The place of registration and voting will be the STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, Stewart Manor, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the north line of School District No. 16 where the same adjoins School District No. 22 at the intersection of Third Avenue (which point is approximately 50 feet south of the south line of the main line of the Long Island Railroad); running thence along the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 as it runs generally south, then generally east and again south crossing the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Railroad; thence continuing east and south along such boundary line to Tulip Avenue; thence southerly along the Covert Avenue center line for about 100 feet and continuing southeasterly 100 feet south of and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the easterly boundary line of School District No. 16; thence continuing in a general northerly direction along the easterly boundary of School District No. 16 to the northeast corner of the School District; thence westerly along the northerly boundary line of School District No. 16 to the point or place of beginning. In addition the said

Election District shall include the following: a point commencing at a point on the boundary line between School District No.16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Memphis Avenue and a line about 100 feet North of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to its intersection with the extension of a line midway between and parallel to Fredrick Avenue and Arthur Avenue; thence proceeding north easterly along said line to the boundary between School District No.16 and School District No. 22; thence north westerly along the said boundary line and continuing north westerly along the said boundary line to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 2. The place of registration and voting will be the COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between and parallel to Frederick Avenue and Arthur Avenue and proceeding south along this line to its intersection with the center line of Makofske Avenue; thence south in a straight line to the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along a line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street; thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of and parallel to Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line thence easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line midway between E

Street and F Street; thence proceeding north easterly and continuing northerly along the District No. 16 boundary line to a point about 100 feet south of Tulip Avenue; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along a line about 100 feet south and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the center line of the District No. 16 western boundary where the center line of Covert Avenue and Tulip Avenue intersect; thence continuing on the boundary line, southeasterly, southerly and westerly on a line approximately 100 Feet south of Webster Street to a line midway between Fredrick Street and Arthur Street approximately 50 Feet south of the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 3. The place of registration and voting will be the CLARA H. CARLSON SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street on the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point approximately 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along the said line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue; thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line; thence continuing easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line to a point midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue; thence proceeding westerly on a line midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue to the boundary of Beth David Cemetery; to an extension of the easterly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery;

thence north westerly along the northerly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; then, northerly along the boundary of the Beth David Cemetery to a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence northerly along the midway line between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 4.

The place of registration and voting will be the ELMONT ROAD SCHOOL, ELMONT, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Plainfield Avenue and a line approximately 100 feet north of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to the intersection of Chelsea Street and Makofske Avenue thence south in a straight line to the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery to the center line of Elmont Road; thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and the Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the center line of the Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the Hempstead Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue, thence northerly along the center line of Plainfield Avenue to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 5.

The place of registration and voting will be the GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the westerly boundary line of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along the center line of Hempstead Turnpike to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the extension of a line forming the northerly boundary of Elmont Memorial High School; thence westerly along said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road north westerly to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet

north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the north along the westerly boundary of School District No. 16 to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 6.

The place of registration and voting will be the DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the Linden Boulevard center line where it intersects the Elmont Road center line; thence proceeding southeasterly along the Linden Boulevard center line and continuing on a projection of this line along the Southern State Parkway to its intersection with the District No. 16 easterly boundary line; thence continuing in a northeasterly direction along the District No. 16 easterly boundary line, to the intersection of Meachem Avenue and F Street; thence northerly along a center line of Meacham Avenue to a point approximately 20 feet northerly of Star Avenue; thence westerly along said line to the eastern boundary line of the Beth David Cemetery; thence southerly along the east boundary line of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the south boundary line of Beth David Cemetery to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the Elmont Road center line to a line formed by the extension of the Northerly Boundary of Elmont Memorial High School; thence westerly said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road; thence north westerly to a point 25 feet north of Renfew Avenue; thence westerly on a line approximately 25 feet north and parallel to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue continuing west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the western boundary of School District No. 6

and then south along the western boundary of School District No. 16 to the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence last along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the point and place of beginning.

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7. The place of registration and voting will be the ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL, Valley Stream, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the westerly boundary of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence southerly along the westerly boundary line of School District No. 16; to the intersection of Elmont Road and Sobro Avenue thence southeasterly along the center line of Sobro Avenue continuing southeasterly then northeasterly along the boundary of School District No. 16 to the northerly side of the Southern State Parkway thence westerly along the Southern State Parkway to the center line of Linden Boulevard thence westerly along the center line of Linden Boulevard to the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and Dutch Broadway thence westerly along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the point or place of beginning.

The boundaries of the two (2) election districts located within the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District are as follows: FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT. From the easterly side of Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike, east to Keene Avenue, following the boundaries of U.F.S.D. 22, Northeast to Hillside Avenue and Cherry Lane, the Southwest side of Cherry Lane, even numbers from 34 to 284, to Jericho Turnpike, then South between Sycamore and Lewis Avenues, including both sides of Sycamore Avenue. Boundary continues south of Long Island Railroad Main Line along Easterly side of Floral Park Village Playground and Discharge basin to Hempstead branch of Long Island Railroad.

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Easterly to School District line south on Westerly side of Covert Avenue to Tulip Avenue, both sides of Tulip Avenue, Northwesterly to Birch Street. Birch Street Southwest to Carnation Avenue, all even numbers 6 through 68 on the Westerly side of Birch, then Northwesterly on Carnation Avenue, then to Tulip to Jericho Turnpike. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending John Lewis Childs School will vote in the First Election District.

SECOND ELECTION DISTRICT. From the Easterly corner of 225th Street and Jericho Turnpike, east along the Northern border of the school district to Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike. All the even numbers on Jericho Turnpike. This takes in the area of Bellerose Terrace and Bellerose south of Jericho Turnpike, Southeast on Tulip Avenue, to Carnation Avenue, then generally Southeast on Carnation Avenue to Birch Street, all the even numbers on Carnation Avenue from 2 to 342, then Northeasterly on the East side of Birch to Tulip, numbers 1 through 69, then East South to Tulip Avenue to Landau Avenue, South on Landau Avenue along District Line to Webster Street, West on Webster Street, both sides of Webster Street along the southern boundary of District 22 to 225th Street, then north to Jericho Turnpike, to place of beginning. The areas east of Birch Street on Aspen, Oak, Cypress Streets, and Carnation Avenue are included in the second district; Aspen Street from 155 to 260, Oak Street from 126 to 237, Cypress Street from 93 to 222, Carnation Avenue from 348 to 480. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending Floral Park-Bellerose School will vote in the second election district.

The boundaries of the three (3) election districts located within the Franklin Square Union Free School District, are as follows: FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the John Street School Beginning at the point of intersection of the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Claflin Boulevard

projected northerly to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line to the easterly boundary line of the school district; thence southerly and westerly along the said boundary line to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence northerly along said rear line to its intersection with the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street and the projection thereof easterly; thence westerly and along the said projection and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the east side of Jefferson Street; thence northerly along said rear lot line and along the center line of the brook and projection thereof northerly to the center line of Naple Avenue, thence easterly along said center line to the projection southerly and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard; thence northerly along said projection and the said rear lot line to the point or place of beginning (excluding Jackson Street).

SECOND ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Polk Street School Beginning at the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the school district and the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line of Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the back lot line of Claflin Boulevard; thence southerly along the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard to the center line of Naple Avenue; thence westerly along the said center line to the center line of the brook; thence southerly along said center line and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the easterly side of Jefferson Street including properties fronting on Jackson Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the northerly side of Plato Street; thence easterly along said rear lot line and the projection thereof easterly to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence southerly along

said rear lot line to the southerly boundary line of the school district; thence westerly and northerly along the said boundary line to the point or place of beginning.

THIRD ELECTION

DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Washington Street School Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the school district (at Fernwood Terrace); thence easterly along said boundary line to the northeasterly corner of the school district; thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the school district to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the said center line to the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the district; thence northerly along said line to the point of origin. The place of registration in the New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District will be at the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, on May 12, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting will be at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only qualified voters who are registered to vote will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dated: February 24, 2026

Joanne Murnane District Clerk 159188

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will be held at the James A. Dever School in said District on May 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

1. Presentation of the budget document.

2. To discuss all

of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 19, 2026. as hereinafter set forth.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, in the school buildings located in such districts as enumerated below:

District No. 1: Wheeler Avenue School 1 Wheeler Ave W Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 2: James A. Dever School 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 3: Howell Road School 1475 Howell Rd Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 4: Willow Road School 880 Catalpa Dr Franklin Square, NY 11010

at which time the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. SHALL the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen be authorized to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 15, 2018, for the following capital improvement project of improving the playground and baseball field at James A. Dever Elementary School, the Upper Grade playground at Howell Road School, exterior doors District wide, other improvements, additions, renovations and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $700,000.

3. SHALL the

proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2026-2027 be approved in the amount of $173,600,882 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

4. SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing capital improvements to District facilities and sites, including but not limited to additions, reconstruction renovation, rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of District buildings and grounds; site work and improvements; parking areas and paving; sidewalks and curbing; drainage and utility infrastructure; ADA features; auditoriums; ceilings; computer and technology systems; data and communication networks; doors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sanitary systems; energy management and conservation systems; exterior and interior lighting; fencing; flooring; fire safety and suppression systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; gymnasiums; masonry; roofs; security systems; toilet rooms; walls; windows; furnishings and equipment permanently affixed to buildings, and similar projects together with architectural, engineering and other incidental costs related thereto; with the ultimate amount of such Capital Reserve Fund to be $15,000,000, plus accumulated interest, and with a term of fifteen (15) years, to be funded by transfers of unappropriated fund balance from the District’s general fund and interest earned thereon.

5. To elect members of the Board of Education as follows:

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Gerardo Cavaliere, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Patricia Farrell, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Anthony Grosso, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 31 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered a separate specific vacancy.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior to

May 12, 2026, at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, and the Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School, on May 12, 2026, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Nassau County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, on and after May 12, 2026, and Saturday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., except Sunday;

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at (516) 568-6110 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning May 5, 2026, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website https://valleystream13. com/district/budgetinformation, at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580, at the School District Administrative Center, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

Wheeler Avenue School 1 Wheeler Ave W Valley Stream, NY 11580

James A. Dever School 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Howell Road School 1475 Howell Rd Valley Stream, NY 11580

Willow Road School 880 Catalpa Dr Franklin Square, NY 11010

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2026, at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

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exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning March 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for public inspection beginning May 12, 2026, in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., each weekday through May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may,

upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 12, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580 along

with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at the 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 20, 2026. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 100 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at (516) 568-6110.

Jennifer Mercatante

District Clerk of the Board of Education Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen 585 N. Corona Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 159199

LEGAL NOTICE

SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: Office of the New York State Attorney General Grassi & Co.

Jasper Surety Kevin Brogan for the Estate of David Brogan

Martin Brogan for the Estate of David Brogan

Daniel McInally Elizabeth Lamont McInally as PR Estate of James McInally James McInally as PR Estate of James McInally Isabella Snoddon

And any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said Carol Edwards, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained

A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on APRIL 29, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith,

as Administrator of the estate of Carol Edwards, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any):

1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;

2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 16,496.44 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 4,165.48 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 36,449.23 as and for legal fees disbursements, of which $ 11,449.23 has been paid and $ 25,000.00 is unpaid;

4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $8,825.00 of which $ 2,825.00 has been paid and $ 6.000.00 is unpaid;

5. Releasing and discharging the surety;

6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Carol Edwards, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship;

And further directing that the share determined to be payable to the estate of David Brogan, if any, be deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the estate of David Brogan and /or unknown next of kin of David Brogan, post deceased alleged distributee, should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship;

7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is

just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, March 3, 2026 (Seal)

HON. HON. DAVID P. SULLIVAN

JUDGE OF THE SURROGATE’S COURT

Surrogate s/ Debra Heller

Leimbach

Chief Clerk

Signature of Attorney

Richard T. Kerins, Esq.

Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

Firm Name (516) 538-1111

Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530

Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com

Email (optional)

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau Citibank N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Kathleen Brancaleone, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 497 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 273, LOT: 26. Approximate amount of judgment is $542,666.53 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609197/2019. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide

the information n eeded for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. Scott H. Siller, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091795-F00 89174 158800

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-NC1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGIA SARANTIS, GERASSIMOS ALEXATOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 6, 2025, 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 April 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 140 Hunnewell Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, near Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35 Block 29 Lot 1067. Approximate amount of judgment $546,39 8.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608283/2023.

Francesco P. Tini, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004882 89028 158777

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANA DEYSI ROCKMAN A/K/A ANA D. GAMERO A/K/A ANA ROCKMAN A/K/A ANA D. ZALDIVAR A/K/A ANA GAMERO,

ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 6, 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 April 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 13 Crystal Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 670 and Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $74,058.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602114/2024.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 233926-1 158981

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC3, Plaintiff, AGAINST LENIOR V. WRIGHT, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 15, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM premises known as 93 Terrace Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction

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shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32, Block 453 and Lot 61-63.

Approximate amount of judgment $842,282.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #015839/2008.

Thomas R. Scanlon, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 159061

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-4, Pltf. vs. THEYCESLYN FREEMAN, et al, Defts. Index #610776/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 28, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 32 Cerenzia Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003 a/k/a Section 32, Block 672, Lot 00001. Said property known as and by Lot No. 1 in Block 645 on a certain map entitled, “Amended Map of Argo Village, N.Y., owned by Argo Homes Inc., 481 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York, surveyed by Howard J. Teas, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Homeland Building, Malverne, N.Y., June 23, 1947 under file Number 4421. Approximate amount of judgment is $520,118.02 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of

the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. JOHN BOKLAK, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 260 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 20292-1223 - #102827 159063

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-16, Plaintiff AGAINST Jules Fabien, Carine Fabien, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1692 Greenway Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 37, BLOCK: 655, LOT: 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $881,221.94 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611126/2019. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Tr easury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ronald J. Ferraro, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091013-F01 89232 159039

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against MARIETTA DONOFRIO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 8, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 2318 Hoffman Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003-2841. Sec 32 Block 409 Lot 5. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $115,826.80 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 616304/2023. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions

will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Keith A LaVallee, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000397-1 159055

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 14th day of April, 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” at the following locations:

ELMONT

Section 202-19

CROMER ROAD WEST (TH 57/26) North SideNO PARKING 10 AM to 5 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at the east curbline of Ann Court, east for a distance of 196 feet.

UNIONDALE

Section 202-12

LOWELL ROAD (TH 66/26) North SideNO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 20 feet west of the west curbline of 1st Place, west for a distance of 132 feet.

WEST HEMPSTEAD Section 202-20

CHESTNUT STREET (TH 430(B)/25) North SideNO PARKING 6 AM to 10 AM - starting at a point 141 feet west of the west curbline of Woodfield Road, west for a distance of 50 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” from the following locations:

UNIONDALE

Section 202-12

LOWELL ROAD (TH 286/21) North SideNO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 20 feet west of the west curbline of 1st Place, west for a distance of 82 feet.

(Adopted 9/9/21)

WEST HEMPSTEAD Section 202-20

CHESTNUT STREET (TH 430/25) West SideNO PARKING 6 AM to 10 AM - starting at a point 146 feet west of the west curbline of

Woodfield Road, west for a distance of 22 feet.

(Adopted 9/30/25)

GREENWAY SOUTH (TH 457/15) West SideNO PARKING EXCEPT SUNDAYS - starting at the south curbline of Greenway East, south for a distance of 77 feet.

(Adopted 11/24/15)

GREENWAY SOUTH (TH 457/15) West SideNO PARKING EXCEPT SUNDAYS - starting at point 95 feet south of the south curbline of Greenway East, south for a distance of 102 feet.

(Adopted 11/24/15)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: March 24, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI

Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 159257

LEGAL NOTICE

Separate sealed proposals for the UNIVERSAL PRE-K will be received by the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at the Elmont Road School, located at 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, New York, at which place said bids will be publicly opened and read, at the time and date specified, for the furnishing of the following: RFP/BID #3-26/27

OPENING DATE 4/28/2026

OPENING TIME 11:00 AM

Request for Proposal forms may be secured at Elmont UFSD Business Office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays beginning Friday, 4/3/2026. An original signed proposal must be received by Diane Tool, Business Office, Elmont Union Free School District, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, NY 11003 by Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am. The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked “UPK.” Any proposals received after that time will be returned to the sender.

If you should require additional information or have any questions, please e-mail Linda

Macias at lmacias@elmontschool s.org . Dr. Macias will respond to concerns raised as soon as practical. Responses to questions will be provided to all parties in writing by e-mail. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive any informality in said bids, and/or to accept the bid which seems most favorable to the interests of the Elmont Union Free School District. By Order of the Board of Education Date: 4/3/2026 Nicole Termini District Clerk 159269

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527

RESOLUTION NO. 293-2026

Adopted: March 24, 2026

Councilmembe Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 286-2026, adopted March 10, 2026, a public hearing was duly held on the 24th day of March 2026, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT

MARIE COURT - south side, starting at a point 139 feet east of the east curbline of Circle Drive West, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-31/26)

INWOOD JOHN STREET - south side, starting at a point 20 feet east of the east curbline of Wahl Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-45/26) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT

LEHRER AVENUE - east side, starting at a point of 205 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-353/21 - 10/05/21) (TH-48/26)

MERRICK

WOODBINE AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 340 feet west of the west curbline of Express Way, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-600/25 - 1/27/26)

(TH-600(B)/25) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 159256

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 29-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State

Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 24th day of March 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2026, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: March 24, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 159251

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiff -againstRICARDO CASTILLO A/K/A RICARDO A. CASTILLO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 18, 2024 and entered on July 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Stewart Street, distant 220 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Stewart Street with the northerly side of Atherton Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section: 32 Block: 481 Lots 42 and 43. Said premises known as 108 STEWART STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003 Approximate amount of lien $214,001.69 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold

L.I. PSEG clears nests ahead of osprey season

As osprey breeding season nears, PSEG Long Island has been busy preparing by inspecting known nesting areas and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nest located near the company-installed webcam in Oyster Bay.

Working from bucket trucks, crews recently retrieved manmade garbage including plastic tape and fishing line from the osprey nest, helping to ensure the birds and their chicks do not get tangled when the new nesting season begins this spring.

“PSEG Long Island’s reliability is in the top 10% of electric utilities nationwide, and our work with conservation partners to support the osprey population is part the work we do to maintain that reliability,” said Scott Jennings, president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “It’s good environmental stewardship, and protecting these birds from high-voltage equipment also improves reliability for customers.”

To view an embeddable YouTube video of the nest cleanup, click here.

PSEG

Long Island’s

active nests in the summer of 2025 compared with 199 active nests in 2014. In balancing its commitment to the consistent, safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG Long Island has installed dozens of osprey nesting platforms and protective equipment to deter the returning birds from nesting on electrical equipment, which puts both the raptors and the electrical system in danger. Maintaining the nesting platforms helps PSEG Long Island maintain strong electric service reliability.

reliability is in the top 10% of electric utilities nationwide, and our work with conservation partners to support the osprey population is part the work we do to maintain that reliability

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

Scott JeNNINgS president and COO, PSEG Long Island

PSEG Long Island maintains a 24-hour webcam at one of these nesting platforms in Oyster Bay. For more information about osprey and to view live webcam feed of the Oyster Bay nest, visit psegliny.com/ wildlife/ospreycam.

Human garbage is hazardous to the birds. Many times, the osprey will gather garbage, such as plastic bags and fishing wire to build their nests. Fishing lines and strings may wrap around the birds’ feet, preventing them from leaving the nest. Plastic litter is very easy to find and since the birds live close to humans, plastics often are found in nests.

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

Nassau County Legislators, led by Olena Nicks, third from

legislation providing transparency and permanent safeguards for how

settlement funds should be used.

Democrats push to protect opioid funds

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

A half dozen Democratic Nassau County legislators led by Olena Nicks are looking to have much more than the 8.5 percent of the $95 million in opioid settlement money distributed, as Nicks unveiled legislation to protect opioid settlement funds.

The announcement of the proposed legislation comes after $13.7 million in interest was moved from the settlement fund that the county operates into a general account, also run by the county. The $95 million is proceeds from settlements with opioid manufacturers, retailers and distributors, secured in 2021.

“That raises some serious questions,” Nicks said. “Are we moving quickly enough to meet the needs of the residents who are struggling? Are we honoring the intent of these funds?”

education.

“We need to support the first responders, the health professionals and the service providers who are confronting this crisis every single day,” she said.

DeRiggi-Whitton said that like her fellow legislators, she has also attended breakfasts and meetings. She said that many health care groups and organizations are concerned over the loss of federal funding — some even mentioning the possibility of staff layoffs.

“All of these incredible institutions in Nassau County, and we still can’t get them the funds they need,” she said. “It’s probably the worst thing I’ve seen in 20 years.”

According to a 2025 report issued by the Group for the East End, osprey breeding activity has increased over the past 12 years on the East End, with 385

To learn more about how PSEG Long Island works to protect wildlife, visitpsegliny.com/wildlife.

–Hailey Fulmer

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subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor,

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, the Legislature’s minority leader, said that the settlement reached in 2021 did not outline when the funds had to be distributed. She said that every time she and fellow legislators investigate the transfers, they are told it remains within the fund.

“There are no restrictions on how that money is being moved,” DeRiggiWhitton said.

Nicks noted that the proposed legislation aims to establish permanent safeguards to ensure that settlement funds and interest earned remain dedicated to prevention, treatment, recovery and education. She said the legislation would increase transparency by allowing the public to see how the resources are being used.

The settlement money is used by state and local governments and approved organizations such as health care providers and community groups. Nicks, who volunteers with the Uniondale Fire Department, said the legislation is about bolstering support and

Legislator Arnold Drucker said the decision by Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and his administration to pull money from the fund is offensive and violates their commitment to taxpayers and residents in the county.

“It’s a betrayal of the administration’s commitment to this life-saving opportunity,” Drucker said. “It’s going to cost lives.”

Christopher Boyle, the director of communications for the county, said the practice of moving accrued interest to the general fund is standard, and that the money is being used properly.

“Like all other county funds, the interest accrues to the general fund,” Boyle said. “Opioid overdoses have declined by 16 percent in just the past year (countywide, according to the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s office). The money is being put to good use.”

Nicks called for the $13.7 million to be transferred back into the settlement fund and increase spending from the fund countywide.

“We need to act now,” Nicks said. “Addiction does not wait, and neither should we.”

The legislators did not say when the proposed legislation would be discussed among the other county lawmakers.

Aidan Warshavsky/Herald

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A. This is not an uncommon problem, but it’s all based on communication, as is most of what we deal with in our daily lives. It’s best to weigh the issues of how the communication will work, including the making of the plans, which are also the basis for your project and the most important communication tool.

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Over the years I’ve seen where clients didn’t take the planning process seriously, thinking, and even saying, that they just want to get the permit to start the work. That approach generally leads to failure, with either the owner not getting what they want or causing problems along the way. For example, many people assume that the plans are a suggestion, a kind of open guide to the approximate outcome, and that they will just handle changes for what they really wanted during construction.

One recent client, who didn’t last very long, was in another city and, being in the medical field, said we could do Zoom meetings like they do in tele-health. Conversations fell apart immediately, because the building has major structural deterioration, and on my first walk-through, I had to order column supports to be installed immediately where collapse was imminent. The owner was told this, and that, at the very least, building plans would be absolutely necessary, detailing the exact remedy. But in order to prepare the structural plans, measuring of the building areas contributing loads and further investigation were necessary. The owner got very upset, because his contractor was ready to go and just needed to know what to do.

Having made medical appointments over the years to get one test in a particular hospital, and then shuttling to another site for another test, I realized this client just didn’t get it. His profession required all kinds of very specific testing, and his perception was that mine did not. Buildings are custom. They’re not kits. There are many ways that buildings, even homes, can fail, and we always want to prevent leaking, movement and subsequent damage, in addition to wanting to make the spaces function and be attractive. I would recommend working with your friend, and having him develop an agreement and relationship with the local professional who knows the area best, if possible. Otherwise I would work with the local professional, but arrange for in-person meetings. With issues and questions that happen during construction, you want a good team of people you can trust. Good luck!

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With my second term as county executive underway, I’m proud to say that Nassau County’s future is bright. Like my first term, these coming years will be defined by a strong commitment to public safety, excellent economic growth that increases affordability for our residents, and expanded opportunities for business owners that will benefit everyone.

Growing our economy remains a top focus for my administration.

After canceling a $150 million tax hike in my first year in office, I have not raised taxes for four consecutive years — a promise that I will keep in this year’s budget. Through smart financial management, we have earned an unprecedented seven bond upgrades and have been cited by Democratic State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli as a county with no fiscal stress. Our local businesses are thriving, with minority- and women-owned business certifications increasing by 40 percent last year alone — a number I hope to

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Positive economic activity lets us invest in initiatives that matter to residents. We’ve restored local historical sites like the Roslyn Grist Mill, invested in cultural centers like the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum, in Hempstead, and upgraded local community hubs like Centennial Park, in Roosevelt. These are testaments to how a well-run government can provide for all of its residents.

since taking office, with more to come. We opened the state-of-the-art Harry Singh Bolla Police Training Village to give all of our officers, new and old, cutting-edge training to ensure that Nassau County remains a leader in public safety.

We’re focused on public safety, economic growth and business opportunities.

I’m proud to report that Nassau County remains the safest county in the United States, a distinction we owe to the courageous men and women of the Nassau County Police Department, the Corrections Department, the Probation Department, the Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office. These dedicated professionals — along with emergency services personnel like our firefighters, EMS workers and fire marshals — work tirelessly for our security, and we cannot thank them enough.

My administration recognizes the importance of investing in public safety efforts. I’ve authorized the hiring of 600 new police and corrections officers

During my time in office, our emergency services staff has also grown, with more than 1,000 residents signing up to become volunteer firefighters. This year’s budget will expand the number of fire marshals and dispatchers, ensuring that we are prepared for anything that comes our way.

The good news is that our initiatives are already paying off. Major crimes have fallen by more than 10 percent in the past year, with huge declines in serious crimes like murder, rape, assault and robbery. In 2025 our police executed the largest drug bust and gang takedown in county history. Major investments in our battle to alleviate the opioid crisis led to a drop of more than 16 percent in overdose deaths last year. These results speak for themselves, and show that our policies are working.

My administration has also taken steps to protect our religious freedoms.

I recently signed a new law that prevents protesters from targeting churches, synagogues and mosques. Nassau County will always stand for the safety and rights of everyone who practices their religion here.

Our stance on immigration enforcement remains firm: Nassau County is not a sanctuary county. Collaborating with our federal partners has helped us remove dangerous and illegal criminals from our streets — many of whom come from known gangs like MS-13, the 18th Street Gang and the Trinitarios. I want to reiterate that all of our enforcement actions are targeted at criminals, not honest and hardworking people who enrich our communities. My administration is continuing to work on a guest-worker program to support law-abiding immigrants, many of whom are pillars of our business community.

Even as we continue to build on our successes, I know that there’s a lot of work ahead to keep us moving in the right direction, but my commitment to making Nassau County the safest, most affordable and healthiest place to live, work and raise a family remains strong. Thank you for helping to make us the best place to live in all of New York.

Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County executive.

why no one is coming back from Florida

o one is coming back from Florida.

Just a few years after telling New Yorkers to “get out” if they disagreed with her agenda, Gov. Kathy Hochul is now hoping they will come back, after relocating their businesses and tax dollars to states like Florida, where raising a family and starting a business come with far fewer obstacles. New York has become unaffordable, overtaxed and hostile to economic growth. And nothing in Albany suggests that it’s about to change.

have the same share of high earners we once did. More are choosing more affordable states like Florida and Texas, and given the punishing fiscal climate here, why wouldn’t they?

Hochul’s statements, in an interview with Politico, have nothing to do with reconciliation and everything to do with revenue. Unfortunately, her $263 billion spending proposal isn’t going to pay for itself.

New York’s fiscal model has become dangerously dependent on a shrinking share of high-income earners. Democrats point to the number of millionaires as proof that increasing taxes on high earners won’t impact the tax base. The reality, however, is that we don’t

According to IRS data, New York’s share of the nation’s millionaires dropped from 12.7 percent in 2010 to just 8.7 percent in 2022, a more pronounced decline than any other state. New York used to have the second-highest share of U.S. millionaires, but we’re now fourth, behind California, Florida and Texas. When those high earners leave, or when fewer choose to come here in the first place, the consequences ripple across our entire economy.

er 3.9 percent on top of that. The combined 14.8 percent is the nation’s highest tax burden.

Albany has a clear, detrimental cycle of spending recklessly, abusing taxpayer dollars and, as a result, driving people away. Every year, Hochul proposes another unprecedented state budget, and this year is no exception. Since she took office, state spending is up 40 percent, the budget deficit has grown to $28 billion, and New York is facing historic unaffordability.

M ore high earners are choosing more affordable states. Why wouldn’t they?

According to the state Department of Tax and Finance, millionaires pay 41 percent of all state income taxes, while the bottom half of taxpayers contribute 0.2 percent. Clearly, the foundation of New York’s financial house is built on the revenues high earners provide.

The irony of progressives’ tax-therich pleas is that New York has already been doing it for years, and at higher levels than anywhere else in the country. People in the state’s highest income bracket are taxed at 10.9 percent, with New York City adding anoth-

Following the governor’s proposal, Assembly Democrats fulfilled their tradition of piling on and proposed billions more in spending on top of the governor’s budget. Tax-andspending repeatedly increases to account for the implementation of unsustainable new programs and policies. This year, Democrats proposed $9.2 billion more in spending and $3.6 billion in new taxes, including higher income taxes on top earners and increased business taxes statewide, with additional increases specifically impacting New York City financial firms. Between 2020 and 2023, 158 financial sector companies, with $1 trillion in assets, left the state.

With these tactics, New York isn’t going to win the tug of war against

more business-friendly, lower-tax states. In fact, it feels like we’ve let go of the rope. What Hochul and the Legislature are failing to acknowledge is the solution: spend less. It isn’t complicated. Albany has two choices, cut spending or raise taxes, and again it’s choosing Door No. 2.

The final phase of this annual cycle, the one the administration stills fail to grasp, is outmigration. When costs rise and opportunities shrink, people inevitably leave. Who would blame them? Our state ranks 45th in affordability, and overall costs have risen 20 percent since Hochul took office. Since 2020, New York has lost 1.1 million residents to states with lower taxes, a trend we cannot afford, literally.

If we want to reverse course, we need to break this cycle. One-party rule in Albany can’t continue unchecked spending and raising taxes while expecting different results. Under the current conditions, more New Yorkers will continue to leave, and fewer will come back. Hochul’s shifting rhetoric is driven by a budget mess she created, not residents’ needs. We Assembly Republicans want you here because we value you, and we’ll do everything we can to make New York more affordable and livable for you and your family.

Ed Ra represents the 19th Assembly District and is the Assembly minority leader.

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Smart housing reform needs local trust

New York’s housing crisis is undeniable. Rents are high, supply is tight and too many families are struggling to find a place to call home.

In response, Albany is advancing proposals like the REVIVE Act alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Let Them Build agenda — efforts designed to cut red tape and accelerate development.

The goal is right. The challenge is getting the approach right, too. At the heart of the debate is a familiar tension: how to build faster without sacrificing thoughtful planning and public trust.

It’s not just about process; it’s about trust. Residents are more likely to support new housing when they believe their voices are heard. Developers are more likely to invest when rules are consistent. And elected officials are more effective when they can balance urgency with accountability.

Supporters of reform make a compelling case. New York’s development process is notoriously slow and expensive. Reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act can stretch timelines by years, even for projects that ultimately pose little or no environmental risk.

According to state data, projects can take up to 56 percent longer to start compared with other states, and cost up to $45,000 per unit on Long Island. Those costs are usually passed on to renters and buyers. In a state where affordability is already a crisis, those inefficiencies matter.

The REVIVE Act seeks to address this by targeting underused commercial properties — shopping centers, office

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parks and large parking lots — and encouraging their conversion into housing. In concept, this is smart policy. Repurposing dormant or declining properties into vibrant residential communities can ease the housing shortage while revitalizing local economies.

But the concerns raised by local officials and residents are just as valid. Critics argue that the legislation could sideline local zoning authority, limit public hearings and reduce meaningful community input.

The inclusion of a “deemed approved” provision — allowing projects to move forward automatically if municipalities fail to act within an expedited timeline — is a flashpoint.

One side says projects would move forward without public hearings or meaningful community input. That might overstate the case, but it isn’t entirely off base. The proposal appears to compress timelines and shift leverage away from local governments. If those timelines are too tight, or if municipalities lack the resources to review complex proposals quickly, the result could be approvals by default rather than by design.

And what about the timeline itself? That remains a critical detail. Without clear and reasonable deadlines, “expedited” can quickly become “unworkable.” Municipal boards might need additional support to operate on stateimposed clocks. If they are rushed, oversight suffers. If they miss deadlines, community members may feel that decisions are being made for them, not with them.

Yet it would be a mistake to dismiss

With all the rhetoric being bandied about over the war in the Middle East, I would like to add something that rarely seems to enter into the discussion. That is the size of the various sides. My source is the 2025 World Almanac.

Israel has an area of approximately 8,470 square miles, which is about the size of the state of New Jersey. The West Bank and Gaza have a combined area of about 2,402 square miles, which is about the size of the city of Detroit and the state of Delaware.

The area of Israel’s near neighbors — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon — is just over 1.3 million square miles, or about one-third the size of the United States.

The population of Israel is just over 9.4 million. The population of the West Bank and Gaza is just

the need for reform altogether. Doing nothing is not an option. The current system is too slow, too costly and too unpredictable. Developers face uncertainty and communities can miss opportunities.

The answer lies not in choosing sides, but in combining the best ideas from both. New York should streamline environmental review for projects that consistently demonstrate minimal impact, particularly those on previously developed sites. It should set clear, enforceable timelines for decisions.

Those timelines, however, must be realistic, and paired with resources, training and technical assistance for local governments. The state’s proposal to modernize permitting and create a “permitting academy” is a step in the right direction.

At the same time, local decision-making must be preserved. Communities deserve a voice in shaping their neighborhoods, especially when it comes to density, infrastructure and quality of life. Public hearings should not be eliminated, but they can be made more efficient and focused.

If “deemed approved” provisions are included, they must come with safeguards: flexibility for municipalities acting in good faith, transparency in the review process and mechanisms to ensure that projects meet clear standards before moving forward.

New York doesn’t need a rushed solution. It needs a smart one. Albany has an opportunity to get this right. By blending efficiency with oversight, and speed with community input, lawmakers can craft a housing policy that works for all.

Why I sued the state over youth mental health

For years, my son cody and I were known in court papers only by our initials. Today I am using my full name — as a Long Island mother, a family peer advocate and one of the formerly anonymous plaintiffs in c.K. v. McDonald. I joined this class action lawsuit to challenge new york state’s widespread failure to provide mental health services to children on Medicaid.

In January, a federal judge approved a settlement, and the state agreed to dramatically improve access to these services. It’s a measure of justice, but it is incomplete without investments in the struggling nonprofit providers who deliver this vital care to kids like cody.

cody needed help almost from the moment he entered this world. I worked as an early childhood educator, and I recognized the signs. By age 3, he was diagnosed with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and severe social anxiety; at 4 he was psychiatrically hospitalized. He struggled to function in school. From ages 10 to 12 he was in a residential treatment center, where he finally

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under 5.4 million. The population of Israel’s near neighbors is 188.2 million. As a reference, the population of the United States is nearly 342 million.

There are rights and wrongs on both sides, but the constant drive to destroy Israel is not the correct solution to these issues.

LAwrence Levy Rockville Centre

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began to thrive. In 2019 cody was discharged and came home. He was supposed to receive home- and community-based mental health services to give him the tools to re-integrate. He was entitled to at-home therapy to manage his emotions, as well as crisis respite services — an alternative to hospitalization to provide stability during crises.

He received care through Medicaid, its access guaranteed by federal law. But the reality was different: Providers changed constantly, programs had waitlists and services disappeared without explanation.

wcate, I saw the chronic understaffing, the underfunding, and the burnout.

e can’t afford to continue neglecting the services our children need.

without consistent, medically necessary services, cody couldn’t handle the transition to home, and while lingering on waitlists, he had his first suicide attempt.

All the while, I was working inside the system. I took a job with wellLife network, a nonprofit mental health provider, as a supervisor of communitybased services and a family peer advocate. These advocates are an indispensable component of our behavioral health system. we provide care as parents of children with mental health issues. As such, we are trusted messengers when offering services like skill development. But working as an advo-

I knew that the system was failing, even as my family lived it personally. And we aren’t alone. Across the state, three in four Medicaid-eligible children who need outpatient behavioral health services are not receiving them. The disparities are similar on Long Island, and grow worse the closer you look. eighty-five percent of Medicaid-eligible children in our area are not receiving the outpatient clinical services they need, and nearly 500 more practitioners are needed to fill the gap.

without an investment for providers to expand services, children will lose out on programs that stabilize them before a crisis lands them in the hospital, or in handcuffs. we cannot afford to continue neglecting these services. Medicaid reimbursement rates for them have stagnated, even as costs have risen. nonprofit providers can’t pay competitive wages. Staff leave, caseloads grow, and some programs stop offering Medicaid services altogether.

I joined that lawsuit because I was fed up with a broken system. Alongside three other families, we charged that new york was violating Medicaid law by failing to provide required communi-

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ty-based services. As part of the settlement, new york must review long-inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates to improve services. But the settlement gives the state a yearslong runway, and families can’t wait for reform.

If new york is serious about meeting both its legal and moral responsibilities, lawmakers must act this budget season. Providers across the state are calling for a $200 million investment to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for children’s behavioral health services.

Unfortunately, the governor’s and the State Senate’s proposed budgets do not include new resources. The Assembly did include $20 million to improve reimbursement rates, but that is far short of the support that is needed.

without investment, the promises in the settlement risk becoming hollow. It may be too late to give my son back the years he lost, but it doesn’t have to be too late for others.

every child on Long Island and across the state deserves timely mental health care in their home and community. The settlement made clear that new york falls short. now our lawmakers must make the investment necessary to turn that legal victory into real change for families like mine.

Christina Hauptman is a family peer advocate and a New York state peer specialist on the Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team at Hands Across Long Island.

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