Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 04-30-2026

Franklin square/elmont

HERALD

Sewanhaka honors student, staff achievments

Floral Park Memorial High School Principal Alicia Calabrese is pictured with Superintendent Regina Agrusa, board trustee Rosemarie Peltonen, President William Leder and trustee Jaclyn O’Donohue during the April 21 board meeting honoring accomplishments.

Prom giveaway helps students shine without financial burden Residents cite noise, weak enforcement

By HAIlEY FUlMER hfulmer@liherald.com

You’re Our Unity — a nonprofit that focuses on empowering youth and providing resources for self-love and growth within the community — hosted its fifth annual prom giveaway at Sewanhaka High School, offering students free formalwear, styling support and the full prom experience without the financial pressure.

The event started as a small community effort in 2022 and has grown into an annual giveaway that draws high school students from across New York for the ultimate prom experience.

LeShawn Walker, founder of You’re Our Unity

based in Valley Stream, said the goal has always been to make sure students feel supported and celebrated during an important milestone.

“It’s all about giving back,” Walker said. “It’s about serving. It’s about filling a void. It’s about outreach.”

Walker said the first event came together with help from her daughter, Jay Ellis, who works in fashion and now plays a central role in styling and organizing the giveaway.

Ellis said she’s been involved for about four or five years and sees it as something deeply personal, not just organizational work.

“I have just been her support system, in help-

By HAIlEY FUlMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Residents of Franklin Square say that a growing quality-of-life and safety issue along the Southern State Parkway has been met with little to no enforcement, despite state legislation intended to address it.

For years, homeowners near the parkway have dealt with traffic noise.

But many now say the rise of modified vehicles — producing explosive, gunshot-like sounds — has transformed a background nuisance into a daily disruption.

Ilife,” said Jonathan Ghassemi, another Franklin Square resident. “You know, like, you have to stop, kind of, your brain automatically kicks to it.”

The issue persists despite the state’s passage of the Sleep Act in 2021, a law designed to crack down on excessive vehicle noise and penalize both drivers and inspection stations that allow illegal modifications.

want to hear a solution to the problem.

CAtHERINE owEN

Franklin Square resident

“Every three or four minutes, if I go out in my backyard right now, while we’re talking, we won’t be able to talk over the noise, and it’s so dangerous,” Franklin Square resident Catherine Owens said during a phone call with the Herald.

Neighbors describe a sharp increase in the number vehicles with altered mufflers, often heard long before and after they pass. The sounds, they say, are impossible to ignore.

“You can’t just, like, ignore it in the background of your

“The most frustrating thing about it is that they passed legislation,” Ghassemi said of his disappointment in the lack of enforcement. “And the intent was that, you know, there would be increased enforcement on the streets.”

For many in Franklin Square, the impact extends beyond inconvenience. Residents say the constant noise interrupts sleep, affects mental well-being and raises safety concerns.

“We love the neighborhood,” Owens said. “We’re very happy here, but it’s gotten to the point that we just can’t continue putting up with it, you know, we’re

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Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

Wesley women keep church tradition alive

By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

A small group of dedicated women at Wesley United Methodist Church is proving that even a handful of volunteers can make a big impact.

For more than two decades, the church’s women’s group — now known as Wesley United Women in Faith — has hosted an annual tea party fundraiser, complete with homemade baked goods, themed gift baskets and a lively “Chinese auction.” This year’s event is scheduled for May 9, continuing a tradition that the women say has sustained both the church and its sense of community.

Tits outreach efforts. “Sometimes we raise a few thousand dollars,” Leonardi said. “We’ve paid for things like snow removal — expenses the church might not otherwise be able to cover.”

Despite the group downsizing to 5 members, the group remains active not only in fundraising but also in community service. Members organize food and monetary collections and support local organizations that assist women in need and individuals facing financial hardship.

only about five of us left, but we still pull it off.

“We’ve been doing this for over 20 years,” said longtime member Valerie Leonardi, although she has moved out of Franklin Square, she remains active in the group. “There’s only about five of us left, but we still pull it off. We do the best we can and hope for a good turnout — and it’s always a fun afternoon.”

The fundraiser features a wide array of donated and handcrafted items, including chocolate baskets, movie-themed gifts, Italian specialty baskets and floral arrangements provided by local businesses. Attendees can purchase raffles, enjoy tea sandwiches and scones, and participate in games throughout the event.

Proceeds from the tea and other fundraisers go directly back into supporting the church and

“We’re down to a small group,” said Linda Renzo, another longtime member. “But the church is still full of people. It’s really become more of a community center.”

The church building hosts multiple groups, including recovery meetings, youth organizations and several congregations that share the space for worship.

The annual tea party is about more than just fundraising — it’s about preserving a sense of fellowship and tradition. The group hopes increased awareness will bring even more community members through the doors this spring.

“We spread the word and ask friends to come,” Leonardi said. “It’s not just about raising money — it’s about getting together and enjoying each other’s company.”

With a small but committed team and decades of history behind them, the women say they’re determined to keep the tradition going — one cup of tea at a time.

Courtesy Valerie Leonardi

The Wesley United Women in Faith hosts several events throughout the year including this Pastor Appreciation lunch in the fall, in addition to their annual tea celebrations.

Franklin Square turns out for Earth Day cleanup

Residents and local leaders gathered Sunday, following Earth Day, for a community cleanup in Franklin Square organized by the Town of Hempstead’s Quality-of-Life Task Force in partnership with the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce.

Volunteers met at Parking Field FS-8, at the intersection of Cloud and Franklin avenues, to pick up litter and help improve neighborhood conditions. Town Supervisor John Ferretti and Councilman Thomas E. Muscarella joined residents in the effort and encouraged participation from local businesses and homeowners.

Despite the weather, the event drew a strong turnout, with neighbors working side by side to enhance the appearance and pride of the community.

Andrew Kempski/Herald photos

Elected officials, members of the Quality of Life Task Force and the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce participated in an Earth Day cleanup event.

–Hailey Fulmer

Town Supervisor John Ferretti addressed residents at Franklin Square’s annual Earth Day cleanup, promoting environmental stewardship.

Residents of Franklin Square gathered in front of the “Welcome to Franklin Square” sign, showing community pride as they came together to take part in a local cleanup effort dedicated to keeping their neighborhood clean.

First Class Senior Patrol Leader Gaetano Osso, pictured left, Troop Master Gary Hansen, and Brian Hagmaier of Boy Scout Troop 485 participated in the cleanup initiative.

Neighbors of Franklin Square came together in strong community spirit, joining Town Supervisor John Ferretti to roll up their sleeves and help beautify the area.

News briefs

Guy Rivera sentenced to 115 years to life

According to Queen’s District Attorney Melinda Katz, Guy Rivera was given his sentence earlier today of 115 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and first-degree attempted murder.

Rivera was acquitted of first-degree murder at his trial earlier this month.

Prosecutors said Rivera fatally shot NYPD officer and former Elmont and Massapequa resident Jonathan Diller, and attempted to kill Sasha Rosen during an encounter in Far Rockaway on March 25, 2024.

District Attorney Katz said: “This defendant ignored repeated lawful commands and used an illegal firearm to kill a dedicated police officer and attempt to murder an NYPD sergeant

According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, trial testimony and evidence showed that on March 25, 2024, at about 5:45 p.m., Detective Jonathan Diller was on patrol in Far Rockaway with the NYPD’s Queens South Community Response Team.

A sergeant observed a gun-shaped bulge in the front pocket of Guy Rivera’s sweatshirt as he exited a store on Mott Avenue with Lindy Jones. Rivera then entered the front passenger seat of a parked 2016 Kia Soul, while Jones took the driver’s seat.

Police said members of the CRT team approached the vehicle and repeatedly ordered Rivera to roll down the window and exit. He did not comply. Officers also ordered Jones to unlock the doors. Another officer opened the driver’s door controls and unlocked the vehicle.

Diller then opened the passenger door and again instructed Rivera to step out. Rivera instead reached into his pocket, ignored commands to keep his hands visible, and pulled out a .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun, officials said. Rivera then fired at Diller, striking him in the abdomen below his bulletproof vest, according to prosecutors.

–Hailey Fulmer

An Estate Plan is More Than it Appears

An estate plan consists of a set of documents for older adults most often consisting of a trust, power of attorney, health care proxy and other supporting documents providing certain legal, financial and health instructions. Most people, and even many attorneys, consider the tangible documents to be the plan, the exchange of which, for payment, constitutes the completion of the transaction.

In our view, it is the “relationship” between the client and the law firm, intangible though it may be, that is of greater value. Only the relationship can provide the benefits needed to fully effectuate the plan. First among the intangibles is the peace of mind which the client is seeking in creating an estate plan in the first place. This requires an inquiry into the capabilities and sensibilities of each family member. The substitute decision-making that will be entrusted to others demands nothing less. As to the passing of assets, we are as concerned with the emotional legacy, as with the financial legacy, the client will leave to those loved ones who survive them.

Secondly, for any estate plan to be effective,

care and attention not to mention experience, in funding the plan -- in other words getting the assets either into the trust or left to the trust as beneficiary -- are essential. The extraordinary level of care and knowledge needed to properly fund a trust is, in our experience, often found lacking. You cannot see it, but it is invaluable.

Third, of what benefit is a plan that is inorganic, in other words not subject to change. Some mechanism for the plan to be adjusted as changes in personal circumstances and in the law occur is essential. An estate plan must be designed with a review process so that it works when needed, often decades after it was first conceived.

As a relationship-based, rather than a transaction-based firm, Ettinger Law Firm has developed processes such as not charging for emails and phone calls and providing a free review every three years to provide the safety and security clients are looking for. Together with our proprietary publications and videos, and weekly client newsletter, these features allow our clients to live out the firm’s motto, “Protecting Your Future”.

Gillen presses NASA on research, noise

Congresswoman Laura Gillen questioned Jared Isaacman during a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing on NASA’s commitment to strengthening research and technology hubs nationwide, including on Long Island, and advancing quieter aviation technologies.

Isaacman reaffirmed NASA’s focus on public-private partnerships and regional collaboration, highlighting the role of communities like Long Island in supporting the agency’s mission. Gillen also pressed for continued progress on reducing aircraft noise, an issue affecting many suburban communities.

Gillen previously secured an amendment in the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 aimed at expanding NASA’s research partnerships in Nassau County and across the country. The measure directs the agency to identify new public-private collaborations to boost innovation and support regional economies.

On strengthening Long Island’s role, Gillen asked, “Administrator, you have

laid out ambitious plans to expand NASA’s capabilities. Would you be willing to work with my office to find ways that we can strengthen the research and technology consortia regions like we have on Long Island?”

Isaacman responded, “I absolutely would welcome those conversations. I think it takes the contributions of the best and brightest from across the nation, even the world, to help us succeed in the undertakings that we have underway right now, like returning to the moon and building a moon base and I absolutely have a great appreciation for the history in Long Island.”

Gillen also raised concerns about aircraft noise, urging stronger collaboration between NASA and the aviation industry.

“I speak to many airline industry professionals and talk about the ways we can incentivize them to develop the technology to quiet down our skies,” she said.

–Hailey Fulmer

Sewanhaka hosts annual Model UN session

The Sewanhaka Central High School District hosted its 32nd annual intra-district Model United Nations conference April 18 at Sewanhaka High School, bringing together about 250 students from all five district schools.

The day opened with remarks from Sewanhaka High School Principal John Kenny, Superintendent of Schools Regina Agrusa, New Hyde Park Memorial High School social studies chairperson Thomas Galvin, district coordinator of social studies and Sewanhaka High School social studies chairperson Dr. Nicholas Simone, and Sewanhaka Class of 2016 graduate and former Model UN member Shaheer Khan.

After the opening ceremony, students moved into committee sessions where they debated global issues, represented United Nations member states and worked to develop policy solutions through collaboration and negotiation. Delegations represented countries including Barbados, Cuba, Denmark, Fiji, France, Italy, South Africa and Sweden. Committees addressed topics including emergency response and infrastructure recovery following natural disasters through the United Nations Envi-

ronment Programme, artificial intelligence and weapons systems through the Disarmament and International Security Committee, rehabilitation of former child soldiers through UNICEF, the

Cuban Missile Crisis through the

rity Council and maternal mortality through the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee.

The entirely student-run conference

highlighted leadership roles at multiple levels, with students serving as delegates, committee chairs and undersecretary generals.

–Hailey Fulmer

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Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

Sewanhaka Central High School District proudly hosted its 32nd annual Intra-District Model United Nations Conference on April 18 at Sewanhaka High School.

DEVIN PACCIONE

WANTAGH Senior LACROSSE

A DYNAMIC THREE-SPORT athlete, Paccione last spring helped lead Wantagh to Nassau and Long Island Class C lacrosse championships and earned All-America honors. He followed that up this fall as a major contributor to the Warriors’ county football title. This spring, the University of Villanova bound attacker was leading Nassau County in points with 72 (26 goals and 46 assists) as of April 28. He has over 300 career points.

games to watch

Thursday, April 30

Baseball: Plainedge at Wantagh 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Lynbrook at V.S. North 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Freeport 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at South Side 5

Flag Football: Freeport at Bell-Merrick 5 p.m.

Flag Football: East Meadow at V.S. District 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Long Beach at Glen Cove 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Bethpage at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Friday, May 1

Softball: East Rockaway at Freeport 4:15 p.m.

Softball: Syosset at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at Seaford 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: Lawrence at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Carey at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at Massapequa 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 2

Softball: South Side at Floral Park 10 a.m.

Flag Football: East Rock. at West Hemp. 10 a.m.

Softball: Baldwin at Hewlett 2 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

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HERALD SPORTS

Carey wins double-OT thriller

By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com

Like a trip to the optometrist, the Carey girls lacrosse team is opening eyes throughout Nassau County.

After winning just one conference game a year ago, the Seahawks were picked to finish 11th out of 12 teams in Conference III.

Instead, Carey is seventh with a 4-4 record (4-7 overall) and has a chance to earn a spot in the postseason. With four games remaining, the Seahawks are playing meaningful late regular-season games, which is a testament to the team’s never-say-die attitude.

That was on full display in a must-win game against Plainview-JFK on April 21. In a back-and-forth affair, the Hawks tied the game in the waning seconds of regulation.

Instead of wilting from Plainview JFK’s momentum boost, the Seahawks kept their composure. They needed a few huge overtime saves by goalie Megan Heinimann and big wins from Sophia Faraone at the draw circle before Lila Klupt scored the double-OT winner with her off-hand while drawing contact, to secure the 11-10 win.

“They didn’t quit, and that was good,” Carey coach Paul Luzzi said. “We made some mistakes that I thought were going to be costly. But we were able to find a way to win in that game, which was pretty awesome because that was a big win for us. Their intensity and their will not to quit were most impressive in that game.”

Making some of the big -

gest contributions were some of the youngest Seahawks. Klupt, who had four goals, is a freshman.

Faraone, who also had two goals and five assists, is in eighth grade.

And although she’s a

senior, Heinimann, who made 12 saves overall, is in her first year in goal. The converted defender stepped into the cage when the team’s previous two goalies left early in the season.

In that win, senior Kate McGrath had a hat trick, and senior Emma Montemarano and junior Olivia Vogt added one goal apiece.

“The future is looking pretty bright right now. We’re probably overachieving a little bit this year, which is nice, but I knew we were going to have some good young players,” Luzzi said. “I wasn’t sure what kind of step they would take this season, but they’re proving that they belong, and they’re getting better and better as the season goes on, which is nice to see.”

That win came on the heels of consecutive losses to East Meadow and New Hyde Park. In another game with playoff implications, the Seahawks lost at Kennedy last Friday, 16-4.

It was the first lopsided conference defeat all season.

“If we can clean some things up and get a little sharper, I’m sure every team could say the same, but I think a couple of games could have gone our way had we just been a little cleaner and we understood the situation,” Luzzi said.

Senior Adrianna Cinelli has excelled as the backer of the Seahawks zone, routinely the best athlete on the field, while freshman Olivia Wilde, who had three goals and one assist in the 9-7 loss to New Hyde Park, has provided a lot of the intangibles in the middle of the field.

Donovan Berthoud/Herald

Fiona Meehan, right, and the Seahawks took down Plainview in double overtime April 21, 11-10.

Heralds capture 11 awards in N.Y. press contest

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald Community Media received 11 awards at the New York Press Association’s 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the organization’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs on April 23-24.

Creative Designer Jeffrey Negrin took first place for Best Special Section Cover, Division I, for the Herald’s basketball section. Karen Millindorf was the photographer.

“The layout is clean and bold,” the judges said. “Good use of the isolated subjects placed center frame and the text is well balanced. Overall solid.”

Negrin also placed second in the same category for a Rockville Centre cover. “The mostly monotone color scheme is well complimented to [the] line art doodle graphic,” the judges said. “The lightness of the graphic placed center frame is well balanced with the heaviness of the text at both the top and bottom of the layout.”

“It’s always an honor to be recognized by our peers,” Herald Community Media publisher Stuart Richner said. “We’re proud to continue telling the stories of our communities, and I congratulate our team on this well-deserved recognition. Ultimately, our greatest reward is delivering comprehensive local news to our readers each week.”

Vice President of Sales Rhonda Glickman, Special Sections Editor Karen Bloom and Negrin combined their talents and captured second place for Best Special Section in Advertising, Division I.

“An eye-catching and meaningful special section,” the judges said. “The editorial is local, informative and well writ-

ten. The ads complement the section and align with the section’s intent.”

Negrin and Advertising Director Ellen Reynolds partnered to grab second and third place in the Best Multi-Advertiser Pages.

“This piece does a nice job of capturing the spirit of this campaign and community,” the judges said of the secondplace submission, “combining the multiple advertisers into a harmonious layout. A subtle mix of patterns and color makes a strong impression. Well done.”

Of the third-place entry, the judges said, “A fun piece that visually captures the reader while being based on a strong concept that is a service to the community. The art and topography are appropriate for the theme and lend themselves to the overall mood of the piece. Nice job.”

“Good journalism doesn’t chase applause — it chases accountability,” COO Brad Harmon said. “That’s what makes me proud and reminds me why the work we do matters.”

On the editorial side, Copy Editor Jim Harmon and Production Designer Yolanda Rios received second-place recognition for editorial pages that appeared in all 24 weekly editions of the Heralds. “This was a close second,” the judges said. “The editorial writer is excellent.”

Staying on the editorial page, Managing Editor Jeffrey Bessen, Harmon and Zack Richner combined their efforts to take third place in Editorials, Division 1.

“Three editorials delve into some of the troubling dangers of our time — unaddressed impacts of long Covid; Meta abandoning moderators and the implications on civility and democracy; and the harshness of the housing crisis,” the judges said. “All are told with

perspective and expertise.”

Multiple sports stories that appeared in the Massapequa Herald Post were part of the package that took second place in Sports Coverage, Division 1.

“Greatly enjoyed the range of stories covered in this issue, from the longtime Hofstra soccer coach to the Ryder Cup volunteers,” the judges said. “Well written and attractive layout, easy to read.”

It takes a great team to bring back awards from NYPA — we have the best!” Glickman said. “From finance to sales to editorial, production, press, circulation etc. Together we win!”

For Online Breaking News, Will Sheeline, editor of the Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Heralds, and past reporter Luke Feeney placed second for their story “Pirate Booty founder Robert Ehrlich addresses attempt to seize control of Village of Sea Cliff.”

The judges said: “The reporters not only identified Robert Erhlich first as the person behind the attempted power grab, but also landed the first on-therecord, exclusive interview with him and posted it online before state, national and international outlets followed. Excellent use of community trust and source relationships to turn a chaotic, somewhat bizarre local power struggle into a clear, timely story.”

Sports Editor Tony Bellissimo and Negrin earned third place for Special Sections/Niche Publications for the Herald’s lacrosse book.

“Very well organized, and comprehensive,” the judges said. “Visually appealing and something for everyone who likes Lacrosse.”

Sheeline also took third place in the Environment Story category for his “Keeping the ‘oyster’ in Oyster Bay” story.

The Herald’s Basketball section

winner in the category Best Special Section Cover.

“I kept reminding myself that this is a reporter’s award and not an award for which environmental project was the coolest,” the judges said. “And this project was cool! I’ve decided not to hold it against the reporter, however, because the reporter has done an excellent job of making me feel invested in these people and this place and their oysters without getting mawkish or too purple in the prose.”

For the Better News Contest, 150 newspapers submitted 2,732 entries and competed in 67 categories, and a total of 389 awards were presented. The Michigan Press Association judged the contest submissions in January.

Courtesy NYPA

At the New York Press Association’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs, members of Herald Community Media’s editorial team with President and CEO Stuart Richner, far left.

Herald file photo

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Sewanhaka honors top district achievers

Sewanhaka Central High School District celebrated the recent accomplishments of staff and students at the Board of Education meeting April 21.

Ex officio board member Evangeline Moonsammy, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, opened the meeting with the student report, highlighting recent activities from across the district.

Floral Park Memorial High School Principal Alicia Calabrese was recognized for receiving the St. John’s University Leadership in Education Award, a prestigious honor given to individuals who exemplify intelligence, leadership, service and character.

Celebrations continued for Floral Park Memorial as the varsity boys basketball team was also recognized for its Long Island championship victory. Head coach Sean Boyle introduced the players, while Athletic Director Larry Doreson presented Certificates of Recognition. The team set a record with 22 wins, the highest in Nassau County this season, and secured its second consecutive conference title. Their success extended beyond team achievements, earning numerous individual and coaching honors, including AllConference, All-County, Conference Player of the Year, JV Coach of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year, Conference Coach of the Year and Nassau County Coach of the Year.

“The Floral Park boys basketball team achieved a historic and remarkable season, setting new benchmarks for success both on and off the court,” Superintendent of Schools Regina Agrusa said. “They won consecutive Nassau County Championships and claimed the school’s inaugural Long Island Championship, a significant milestone in the program’s history.”

The recognitions concluded with honoring the PTSA Reflections winners. This year’s theme, “I Belong,” inspired a wide range of original student works.

Floral Park Memorial High School’s varsity boys basketball team is pictured with board members, Superintendent Regina Agrusa, head coach Sean Boyle, Athletic Director Larry Doreson and Principal Alicia Calabrese during the board of education meeting on April 21.

The district proudly celebrated 11 winners, including five New York State PTA Award of Merit recipients and one student whose work is advancing to the national level.

Elmont Memorial High School student Osinachi Crick earned a New York State PTA Award of Merit in the Film Production category. H. Frank Carey High School student Anderson Cheng is a Nassau Region Finalist in the Music Composition category, Ava Maia is a Nassau Region Finalist in the Photography category, Myrna Workman is a Nassau Region Finalist in the Dance Choreography category, and Michael Viverito earned a New York State PTA Award of Merit in the Photography category.

New Hyde Park Memorial High School student Joezac Mathew earned a New York State PTA Award of Merit in the Literature category. Leah Raghunath earned a New York State PTA Award of Excellence in the Literature category and is advancing to nationals. Harjot Singh earned a New York State PTA Award of Merit in the Literature category, Alayna Vyas is a Nassau Region Finalist in the Visual Arts category, and Axl Su is a Nassau Region Finalist in the Music Composition category.

Sewanhaka High School student Breanna Brummell earned a New York State PTA Award of Merit in the Literature category.

–Hailey Fulmer

Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

Nonprofit focuses on empowering youth

ing her build out the whole entire process of everything,” Ellis said.

That support includes collecting donated dresses, suits and accessories from friends, family and local supporters. Ellis said one of her priorities now is making sure boys are included just as much as girls.

“We are focusing more on also getting more male items in,” she said, adding that prom should feel like a complete experience for everyone, not just one group.

During the event, Ellis works directly with students to build full looks, from outfits to shoes and accessories. She said the process is hands-on and collaborative, with volunteers working together to help each student find something that feels right.

Even when certain items aren’t available, she said the goal is to guide students so they can still complete their look afterward.

“We try our hardest to mirror that experience,” Ellis said, adding that the team is intentional about how the event feels, not wanting it to come across as charity.

“We want you to feel seen. We want you to feel respected and honored in that moment,” she said.

Four years ago, You’re Our Unity invited another nonprofit to join forces for the event. Meera Empowerment of Elmont, founded by 13-year-old Selene Ferdinand, is another organization committed to spreading kindness and positivity when contributing to the community. Selene said that the initiative really helps the students, “especially the ones who might not be able to afford a prom dress or prom shoes.” Meera collaborates with various organizations and organizes events throughout the year, including toy drives and volunteer initiatives, aimed at encouraging children and teenagers to engage in similar acts of service.

Walker said that mindset has helped the event grow year after year, especially as partnerships with groups like Meera Empowerment have expanded its reach. Students now travel from across the region — including Brooklyn, the Bronx, Westchester and beyond — to attend.

Ellis said what makes the experience meaningful is the way everyone involved works together, from volunteers to families.

“It’s all a teamwork type of event,” she said, describing how staff and volunteers bounce ideas off one another to help style students.

She also said a big part of the experience is recreating the feeling of going prom shopping with someone who is truly invested in helping.

“We don’t want the families and the kids to come in thinking that it’s kind of like a charity type of case,” Ellis said. For Ellis, the work is also tied to her background in fashion merchandising and business, as well as growing up around family members who valued style and creativity. She said that influ-

ence shaped both her career and her desire to give back.

Walker said that same sense of connection is what keeps the initiative going. For her, You’re Our Unity is about more than prom — it’s about creating moments where young people feel supported, valued and included.

the annual prom giveaway is fueled by donations from the community, supporting the joint efforts of You’re our

and meera empowerment to host the event each year.

Walker, founder of You’re our

is pictured at left, and Jayden francisco, at right, holds up a suit as a possible option for his prom this year. the initiatives of You’re our unity and meera empowerment aim to help high school students find suits and dresses that match their desired style.

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unity,

Melissa Baptiste/Herald photos

Volunteers included, clockwise from upper left, Savitre ferdinand of meera empowerment and LeShawn Walker, founder of You’re our unity, Joan Jennings, volunteer with You’re our unity, and Selene ferdinand, founder of meera empowerment.

Kyara ozil, a junior at Sewanhaka High School, was among many students who attended the annual prom giveaway to find outfits for her upcoming prom.

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Residents raise alarm over parkway safety

woken up in the middle of the night numerous times.” She has lived in the area since 1989, and said that the noise has gotten progressively worse over the years.

Owens said that even routine activities now make her uneasy. “I wait until I see no cars coming,” she said. “These kids are just zooming like crazy.”

Residents point to local roads like Dogwood Avenue, which connects to the parkway, as particularly problematic. Drivers accelerate rapidly, they say, treating the roadway like an extension of the highway.

“How hard would it be to pull over a person that is announcing themselves for a mile before they get to you?” Owens said.

What residents describe as a lack of accountability among agencies only compounds the frustration, residents say, adding that their calls to law enforcement often result in explanations about limited staffing or jurisdictional challenges.

That lack of enforcement, residents argue, is contributing not only to noise but to dangerous driving conditions along a stretch of the Southern State Parkway between exits 17 and 32 often referred to as “Blood Alley.”

Recent crashes have heightened those concerns. Residents recalled a fatal incident weeks ago in which a vehicle near Exit 17S in West Hempstead crossed a median and struck multiple cars.

Nearby communities are experiencing similar issues. In Malverne, on the other side of the parkway, residents report a similar increase in noise and reckless driving. Anna Darougar said what was once a seasonal annoyance from motorcycles has evolved into a constant disturbance.

“I would say, like, seven years ago, with the motor-

on the franklin Square side of the Southern State parkway, residents have complained of an increase in engine and muffler noise so severe that it has become a quality-of-life issue.

cycles … it was something that was almost, like, seasonal,” Darougar said. “This is like, noon, one o’clock, two o’clock, it’s constant. It’s continuous.”

She described the sounds as startling and disorienting. “You have to stop and, like, think that, like, what just exploded?” she said. “And then you realize it’s one of those cars.”

The Southern State, Darougar said, sometimes

sounds more like a racetrack than a highway.

“I really just don’t want to hear it anymore,” Owens said. “I want to hear a solution to the problem.”

This month, New York State Police launched what it called Operation Southern Shield to help enforce laws governing reckless driving.

Ownes wrote in a message that this is a good step — “one piece with many needed.”

Tim Baker/Herald

Arbor Day event distributes native plants

By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

Residents from around Hempstead left Hempstead Plains Preserve in Uniondale with native trees tucked under their arms, flowering shrubs in hand and a deeper understanding of how small backyard plantings can contribute to Long Island’s environmental health.

More than 400 people registered for the Town of Hempstead’s Arbor Day native plant and tree giveaway, set for April 24. The community event designed to encourage sustainable landscaping while helping restore local ecosystems.

“Native species offer a lot of ecological functions that you don’t get from a lot of ornamental plants,” Derek Betts, district manager of the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District, said. “Those are really beautiful but don’t provide a deep root system that prevents erosion and help control storm water runoffs.”

Betts said deep-rooted native vegetation helps slow stormwater runoff and allows water to better filter through Long Island’s sandy soil before reaching the island’s sole-source aquifer, which supplies the region’s drinking water. He added that the plants can also provide natural buffering during severe weather by helping stabilize land and reduce erosion.

“Native plants also help maintain the health of our drinking water because they do provide that filter service which is really important,” he said.

The Soil and Water Conservation District alone distributed about 600 native plants during the event, with additional trees and shrubs supplied by partner groups. Organizers said the giveaway was expanded after a smaller version

held last year quickly ran out.

“Native plantings are essential to preserving the natural ecosystem that is shared by residents, animals, marine life, and plants throughout the region,”

Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti said.

For many attendees, the event served as both a practical resource and an educational opportunity about how individ-

ual yards can contribute to a healthier ecosystem.

Abby Marino of Hewlett, who works in invasive species management, said she came specifically for an Eastern redbud sapling after watching the same tree thrive at her parents’ home.

“My parents have one in front of their house, so I was going to plant it in my backyard now,” Marino said.

Marino said preserving native plants helps support wildlife well beyond a single property.

“People think of their backyards as separated from nature but really, we’re all connected to it,” she said. “And every choice that we make and the things that we plant in our front yards and our backyards.

By planting native plants, you’re supporting the insects that are going to come to it and pollinate it, the birds that feed on those insects,” she added. “The whole chain of events down from there.” Marino added that native gardens can also be a manageable option for homeowners because many species are already adapted to Long Island’s local conditions.

“There’s just more available, like where that you can plant out there, more knowledge out there, turning something that’s just like a corner of your lawn that you don’t even think about into a really nice garden,” she said.

Stacy Driks/Herald

Smooth blue aster, a native wildflower known for attracting pollinators, was among the species available at the Town of Hempstead’s partnership.

Bill targets harassment at houses of worship

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Calls to protect religious institutions from harassment and intimidation took center stage last Friday morning at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

There, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi unveiled the bipartisan Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act, known as the SACRED Act, legislation Suozzi said would address growing concerns among his constituents about safety at houses of worship.

“There’s too much hate in our country right now,” Suozzi said. “A lot of people are being intimidated as they enter into their religious institution to practice their faith.”

The bill, co-led by Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, would make it a federal crime to intentionally intimidate, obstruct or harass individuals within 100 feet of a place of worship, including blocking their path or approaching within 8 feet with the intent to harass.

Suozzi said the measure “ensures that people can access their place of worship safely and without obstruction, while still preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful expression.” He added that it draws “a clear line: Intimidation and threats have no place in our communities.”

“We at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center understand religious persecution,” Alan Mindel, the center’s chairman, said, “and so we are so proud to stand with Congressman Suozzi in protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of where they pray.”

Leaders of several national advocacy and faith organizations attended the event, including represen-

Community leaders, elected officials and faith advocates gathered at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County to highlight efforts to protect religious institutions and ensure safe access to places of worship.

tatives of the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, Hadassah and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitism has reached historic levels, with 9,354 incidents recorded in 2024, underscoring concerns about the safety of those attending religious services.

“Religious freedom thrives where respect prevails,” Azhar Azeez, CEO of the Islamic Society of North America, said. “Let every place of worship be a sanctuary free from intimidation, obstruction or harassment so all people may practice their faith in peace, dignity and safety within every sacred space.”

The proposal has also drawn political criticism.

Mike LiPetri, who is challenging Suozzi for his 3rd Congressional District seat in November, said he believed the congressman had not been sufficiently vocal on the issue in the past.

“Now in an election year he wants to take action?” LiPetri wrote in a statement to the Herald. “We’re not buying it.”

Rep. Laura Gillen, who was not in attendance, emphasized the need for additional protections.

“In the wake of rising hate crimes in our own backyard, we must safeguard our houses of worship and ensure every Long Islander has the freedom to gather without fear of violence,” Gillen wrote. “Establishing buffer zones is a step in the right direction.”

Roksana Amid/Herald

Sewanhaka orchestra performs at Tilles Center

Sewanhaka High School’s Senior High Orchestra had the special opportunity to present a concert program on the stage of the Tilles Center on April 15, prior to a performance by the Long Island Festival Orchestra.

Under the direction of Dr. Tommy Wu, the school ensemble delivered a compelling performance featuring “The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Rossini, arranged by James McLeod; “Kingdom Hearts Medley” by Yoko Shimomura, arranged by Dr. Wu; and “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Richard Meyer.

Following their program, members of the Sewanhaka Orchestra joined the Long Island Festival Orchestra for a collaborative performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor Opus 95, “From the New World.”

“This was a memorable event for the students, and we appreciate the Festival Orchestra and director Eric B. Stewart for inviting them to perform,” Sewanhaka High School Music Chairperson Christopher Doherty said.

–Hailey Fulmer

Sewanhaka High School’s Senior High Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Tommy Wu, had the special opportunity to present a concert program on the stage of the Tilles Center on April 15.

Courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

MAY

1

Renaissance Jacmelienne De

New York Fundraising Gala

Join in an elegant fundraising gala benefiting Renaissance Jacmelienne De New York. The evening includes dinner, live entertainment, and opportunities to support philanthropic efforts. The Renaissance Jacmelienne De New York remains dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of Jacmel, Haiti, following the 2010 earthquake.

• Where: 20 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 984-1061

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” back at the museum by popular demand. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also May 2 and May 6-7

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

MAY

2

Tunes with Cody Childs

Elmont Memorial Library hosts pop-jazz vocalist Cody Childs. He performs songs spanning the 1950s through the present, accompanied by jazz guitarist Gai P.

• Where: 700 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 12:30 p.m.

• Contact: elmontlibrary.org

Chalk It Up!

Families are welcome to Long Island Children’s Museum to mix, pour and create your own sidewalk chalk. Then bring it home to create a sidewalk masterpiece. This is a drop-in program, free with admission. .

Ben Folds & A Piano

TLC vehicles in the area. Guest speakers include representatives from the Nassau County Police Department, Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella, and officials from the Building Department and Code Enforcement. Open to all; membership is not required. A free raffle is also held.

• Where: VFW Post #2718, 68 Lincoln Road

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: Clgcs1929@gmail.com

Midweek bible study and prayer

Emanuel Baptist Church welcomes all to an interactive Bible study session where participants read and discuss scripture, followed by group prayer. The program encourages deeper understanding of religious teachings and personal reflection.

• Where: 1880 Pelham St.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 354-1332

MAY

• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

• Time: 8 p.m.

Ben Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation. brings his latest tour to the Tilles Center, joined by multi-talented actress-singer- composer Lindsey Kraft. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Folds first rose to prominence with Ben Folds Five before launching a wide-ranging solo career that blends sharp lyricism, piano-driven melodies and orchestral ambition. Over the years, he has released multiple solo albums alongside collaborative projects, earning an Emmy nomination and a devoted global following. His most recent pop album (2023) drew critical praise and played to sold-out audiences, followed by a holiday release in 2024. Folds’ recent work also reflects his deep engagement with orchestral music, including a live album featuring a live orchestral performance of his hits recorded just before concluding his eight-year tenure as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center — an appointment that marked a first for the role. Today, he continues to move fluidly between pop tours and performances with leading orchestras worldwide, while also developing new work for film, television and theater. A bestselling author and former podcast host, Folds remains a restlessly creative force — an artist constantly expanding the reach of his music.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of Isabel Sanchez Vergara’s “Little People Big Dreams.” Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Stars On Ice

MAY 3

Celebrate America’s skating superstars! Fresh off their Olympic performances, the 2026 Stars on Ice tour brings the thrill of the Games to fans/ Headlined by Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God” and Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu, Olympic Silver

Medalists Madison Chock & Evan Bates, the tour also stars National Champions Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, Jason Brown and more. Feel the passion, precision and power of the U.S. National Figure Skating Team — live on the ice.

• Where: 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont

• Time: 4 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com

MAY

4

An Evening With Goldie Hawn

The Madison Theatre welcomes Goldie who introduces “The After-School Kindness Crew #1: Pooch on the Loose,” the first book in an inspiring new series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness. In this rare Long Island appearance, the award-winning actress, producer, director and best-selling author discusses her legendary career, and her children’s book series, written with Lin Oliver and illustrated by Breanna Chambers.

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

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

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

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

MAY

5

Troop Planting Community Beautification Event

Join local scouts and community volunteers for a neighborhood planting event organized in partnership with the Franklin Square Civic Association. This hands-on initiative focuses on beautifying public spaces by planting flowers and greenery throughout the area. Participants will work together to enhance the appearance of local streets and shared spaces while promoting community pride and environmental stewardship. The event is a great opportunity for families, scouts, and residents to give back, connect with neighbors, and contribute to keeping Franklin Square vibrant and welcoming.

• Where: Throughout Franklin Square

• Time: 4:30 p.m.

• Contact: fsqcivic.org

MAY

Community Meeting

6

The Community League of Garden City South, Inc. hosts a community meeting focused on resident concerns about the increasing presence of yellow cabs and

13

Franklin Square Civic Association General Meeting

The Civic Association welcomes all to its monthly general meeting. It provides residents with an opportunity to stay informed about local developments, neighborhood concerns, and upcoming community initiatives. This meeting includes school budget proposal presentations. Light refreshments are served.

• Where: Washington Street Elementary School, 760 Washington St.

• Time: 7-9 p.m.

• Contact: fsqcivic.org

Having an event?

Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

STEPPING OUT

You don’t have to be a kid to love bubbles. Step into the museum’s bubble playroom and see why bubbles are fun for any age.

No kids allowed

By Abbey Salvemini

For many folks a trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum isn’t just a childhood outing, it’s a shared community memory. Now, those of us “big kids” who grew up visiting here will have a chance to step back inside but this time as grown-ups.

Relive the wonder of childhood at the museum’s inaugural “Adults Only Nostalgia Night” on May 6. Open to guests ages 23 and up, this after-hours event (starting at 6:30 p.m.) offers a lively, playful reimagining of a beloved local destination — welcoming visitors to explore familiar exhibits in a whole new light, long after the kids have gone home.

“This has been something that’s been talked about for years,” Communications Coordinator Stephanie Silver says. “We have so many people who came here as kids and are now bringing their own children or even grandchildren. There’s always been this desire to come back and experience it again for themselves.”

That idea recently gained momentum online after a nostalgic TikTok post comparing the museum’s former Stewart Avenue location with its current home in Garden City went viral, creating a wave of former visitors in the comments reminiscing and sharing memories.

The result is an occasion designed to feel equal parts reunion and night out.

For three hours, the museum’s galleries are open exclusively to adults, giving guests the rare opportunity to explore exhibits at their own pace. From the popular bubble station to newer installations, visitors can revisit old favorites or discover exhibits they may have missed.

“It’s really about giving people the freedom to explore,” Silver explains. “They can go wherever they want, spend as much time as they want, and just enjoy it without any responsibilities.”

Beyond exploring the exhibits, the evening comes

Children’s Museum turns childhood memories into an adults-only night out

alive with a DJ spinning crowd pleasing hits from across the decades, inviting guests to hit the dance floor or simply enjoy the music. Classic games add a touch of friendly competition, while photo stations capture the fun along the way. Together, these elements transform the museum into a vibrant, social “playground,” a striking departure from its usual daytime pace. The result is a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where nostalgia, play and connection come together for a memorable night. Light bites and refreshments are available; admission includes two drink tickets for beer and wine. Organizers aim to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can mingle, unwind, and rediscover a beloved space in an entirely new way — all without straying far from home.

Guests are also invited to take part in hands-on memory-making activities throughout the evening.

Design your own I Heart LICM friendship bracelet to keep as a personal memento, or contribute to the Nostalgia Wall by posting photos and sharing stories from past visits. Over the course of the night, the growing display will reflect decades of community connection — ranging from childhood snapshots to treasured, multigenerational memories — woven together into a heartfelt collective tribute.

For Silver, that piece hits close to home.

• Wednesday, May 6, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Tickets are $45 per person, $40 members, with limited availability; Advance registration and valid ID required

• Visit the events calendar at licm.org for tickets and additional information

• 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

“I grew up coming here,” she says. “My own photos will be up there. It’s special to see how many people have that same connection.”

While designed to be lighthearted and fun, the museum’s educational spirit remains an underlying thread throughout. Exhibits originally created to spark curiosity in children take on a new dimension for adults, offering a fresh perspective that invites reflection, rediscovery and a touch of wonder in a familiar setting.

“That’s actually the easiest part,” Silver adds. “Everything here is already grounded in education. The nostalgia just comes naturally.”

If the evening proves successful (as expected), museum leadership aims to make this a recurring offering and potentially expand it in future seasons, building on what’s anticipated to be strong community enthusiasm.

“We’d love to make this a reoccurring event,” Silver says, enthusiastically. “But we also want to hear from visitors … what they enjoy, what they want to see. This is really about the community.”

Nostalgia Night will offer something that’s familiar yet new: a chance to revisit a childhood staple, reconnect with friends or neighbors and see a well-known local institution in a completely different light.

“We want people to walk away feeling reconnected, not just to the museum, but to that sense of joy and creativity,” Silver adds. “Play is just as powerful for us as adults as it is for the children.”

And for those who recall spending rainy afternoons or birthday parties inside the museum’s walls, this might feel somewhat like coming home — only this time, with music, companions and no curfew.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers

For the past five-plus decades, over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have been “The All-American Rock & Roll Party Band” (Goldmine Magazine). In celebration of their 53rd year of “playing rock ‘n roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers” (Rolling Stone), the group continues The Baddest Show On Earth Tour — a stage-shaking, roof-raising, guitar-snarling blast. For an artist whose music honors the blues, rock and country legends of the past, Thorogood’s forward momentum is now stronger than ever. And along with longtime Destroyers Jeff Simon (drums), Bill Blough (bass), Jim Suhler (guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone), they continue “to slap a custom flame paint job onto those classic sounds” (Blues Blast Magazine) like never before.

Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Til Death Do Us Part … You First!

Love, regret and second chances take center stage in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud solo show directed by Broadway veteran Chazz Palminteri. Written and performed by comedian Peter Fogel, the 90-minute multimedia performance blends sharp humor with heartfelt reflection on the realities of modern relationships. At the heart of the story is Fogel himself — an eternal bachelor blindsided by a Valentine’s Day breakup that forces him to confront more than just heartbreak. As he wrestles with questions of love, timing and personal growth, he’s guided by his own conscience, voiced by Palminteri, in a clever theatrical device that adds both wit and depth. What follows is a whirlwind of storytelling as Fogel transforms into more than a dozen characters, Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Photos courtesy LICM

Building boom! ‘Big kids’ are sure to have fun unleashing their creativity by building with KEVA planks

Delve into Long Island’s maritime history and connections at the Saltwater Stories exhibit.

April 30, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

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

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 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

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.

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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.

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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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that nominations

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 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 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.

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 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

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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

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 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

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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 su 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 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 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.

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

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exemption report. Said 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

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, in trust for ChaseFlex Multi-Class Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against Sung Choi a/k/a Thomas Choi a/k/a Thomas L. Choi a/k/a Thomas R. Choi a/k/a Tomas Choi a/k/a Thomas Lee Choi, Capital One Bank New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Capital One Bank (USA), NA, Atlantic City Showboat, Inc., American Express Centurion Bank, Monrovia Growers Company, Boardwalk Regency Corp. d/b/a Caesars Atlantic City, Trump Taj Mahal Associates (formerly Trump Taj Mahal Associates, L.P.) t/a Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Discover Bank, Chase Bank USA, NA Chung Choi Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/01/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/12/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 Park Place, Floral Park, NY 11001, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of

New York.

Section 32 Block 65 Lot 187 and 188. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $742,622.44 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606764/2017 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 3/18/2026 File Number: 32674 CA 159488

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Kettie Jean; Milius Jean; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 2, 2015, amended May 24, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 14, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 500 Cameron Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0032 Block 00543 Lot 00015-00017. Approximate amount of judgment $479,741.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008892/2014. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”

Leslie Feifer, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro &

Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 26, 2026 159498

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU M&T BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST DAVID B. KAYODE, LUCITIA FORTUNE A/K/A L C FORTUNE CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE A/K/A L C FORTUNE-CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCTITIA C FORTUNECLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE A/K/A

LUCITIA C FORTUNECLEMENT A/K/A LUCITA FORTUNE A/K/A LUCITIA C. FORTUNE CLEMENT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 11619 240th Street a/k/a 116-19 240th Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section: 32 Block: 640 Lot(s): 242, 243. Approximate amount of judgment $696,237.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605818/2019. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Robert J. Aiello, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 25-001347 89282 159460

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS

TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, -againstLUZ FONSECA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on September 11, 2019, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and LUZ FONSECA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 11, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1342 EAST STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 35-84-8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT (NOT AN INCORPORATED VILLAGE) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003767/2016. Kevin J. O’Brien, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 159477

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against JEAN PIERRE FORTURE, REBECCA FORTURE; ROSE FORTURE, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/08/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/19/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 54 Biltmore Avenue, Elmont, New York 11003, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0032 Block 00426-00 Lot 36, 37, 38 and 139. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $437,474.19 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602172/2020 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 3/19/2026 File Number: 19-302406 CA 159626

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LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

SACHEM CAPITAL CORP., Plaintiffagainst - EVAN E. BLUM, LESLIE BLUM AS TRUSTEE OF THE WALTER E. BLUM IRREVOCABLE TRUST

DATED MAY 25,2018, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 30, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 14th day of May, 2026 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being near the Incorporated Village of Great Neck, Town of North Hempstead, State of New York.

Premises known as 21 Brook Lane, Great Neck, NY 11023. (SBL#: 2-354-25)

Approximate amount of lien $2,857,127.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No.

606957/2022. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee. Mitchell Pollack and Associates, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 150 White Plains Road, Suite 310 Tarrytown, NY 10591

Tel. 914/332-0700

Dated: March 23, 2026

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 159611

LEGAL NOTICE Formation of GreyGreen Ventures LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/6/2026. Office loc.: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Simone Lowry, 159 Locustwood Blvd., Elmont, NY 11003. Purpose: Any lawful activity 159631

LEGAL NOTICE

Formation of GreyGreen Ventures LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/6/2026. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Simone Lowry, 159 Locustwood Blvd., Elmont, NY 11003. Purpose: Any lawful activity 159631

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DAPHNE SPENCE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 1601-14 Johnson Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, State of New York, Section 32, Block 470, Lot 0026. Approximate amount of judgment $588,480.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615809/2018. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Michael J. Lange r, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002213 89465 159711

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 625922/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Plaintiff, vs. SADIA SAJID, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SAJID KHAN; SALMAN KHAN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SAJID KHAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF SAJID KHAN, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MARIAN KHAN AS “JOHN DOE” #1, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 62 SHERWOOD AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010

Section: 35, Block: 39, Lot: 135 Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above

entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,050.00 and interest, recorded on August 14, 2024, in Liber M Vol 47641 at Page 734, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 62 SHERWOOD AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to

the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: April 1st, 2026 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 159744

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Plaintiffagainst- ROSA QUINDE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 5, 2026 and entered on March 24, 2026, 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 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 32-127-328.

Said premises known as 4 CHILDS AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001

Approximate amount of lien $1,227,851.05 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609481/2024.

SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee

Pincus & Tarab

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* Elmont Herald*} 159690

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Plaintiffagainst- ROSA QUINDE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 5, 2026 and entered on March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FREDERICK BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM, premises known as 412 Keller Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 537 Lots 56-58. Approximate amount of judgment $753,717.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604683/2023. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001586 89326 159707

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REOPENING OF NOMINATION PETITION FOR THE ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a duly filed nominating petition for a candidate seeking election to the Board of

Education of the Elmont Union Free School District at the Annual District Election to be held on May 19, 2026 for the three-year term beginning July 1, 2026 that is currently held by Tiffany Capers has been withdrawn; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to New York State Education Law § 2018, the period for filing nominating petitions for the three-year term beginning July 1, 2026 that is currently held by Tiffany Capers is hereby reopened for the purpose of nominating candidates for such seat to be filled at such election; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominating petitions may be obtained from the District Clerk at 135 Elmont Road, during regular business hours. Completed nominating petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than 5:00PM on May 8, 2026. Each nominating petition must be directed to the District Clerk, state the name and residence of the candidate, describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, and be signed by at least 47 qualified voters of the District, in accordance with New York State Education Law § 2018; and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Annual Budget Vote and Election will otherwise be held as scheduled on May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00AM and 9:00PM at Election District 1: Stewart Manor School; Election District 2: Covert Avenue School; Election District 3: Clara H. Carlson School; Election District 4: Elmont Road School; Election District 5: Gotham Avenue School; Election District 6: Dutch Broadway School; and Election District 7: Alden Terrace School. 159886

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstJUSTIN J. BLOT, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in

the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 27, 2026, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and JUSTIN J. BLOT, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 3, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 57 HARRISON AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010; and the following tax map identification: 33-433-34 & 35. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN FRANKLIN SQUARE, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 609793/2022. David S. Zeidman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 159894

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, -againstPATRICIA WALDEN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST

A LIRR strike deadline looms May 16

No deal reached; strike could disrupt commuter service for riders including Elmont residents

By BRIAN KACHARABA & HAIley FulmeR Of The Herald

A potential Long Island Rail Road strike is looming for May 16, setting up what could be the first major work stoppage on the commuter rail system in more than three decades if no deal is reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its union employees.

Residents in Elmont are seeking alternate transportation options if a potential strike blocks their transit access to New York City.

Aaron Johnson of Elmont, who commutes to the city weekly for school, relies on public transportation and said he is opting to commute by car if necessary. He is unsure how much of a financial impact the change may have. Johnson pays around $200 for a monthly ticket and said that if he is paying less than that amount for gas, he could manage the shift.

However, with surging gas prices and ongoing construction, Elmont residents have expressed concern about increased car travel, noting it would put more vehicles on the road and potentially worsen traffic conditions.

In February, the Elmont Cultural Center launched an initiative for Transit Equity Day to highlight gaps in public transit accessibility.

Public Notices

COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA WALDEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 23839 116TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-623-58. 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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000189/2017. Matthew Vishnick, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants

Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 159902

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST NORMAN J. POWELL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Decision and Order signed on February 26, 2026, 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 June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 9249 244th Street, 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, Town of Hempstead, City of Floral Park, State of New York, Section 32, Block 18, Lot 145. Approximate amount of judgment $668,857.25 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #18-CV-04265. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-003236 89622 159847

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC; Plaintiff v. JOAN NEWBY; et al.; Defendants

Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 11/10/2025, I will sell at Public Auction to the

highest bidder at the Nassau Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Premises known as 135 Barbara Street, Elmont, NY 11003

Section: 32 Block: 676 Lot: 5

All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment: $722,110.39 plus interest and costs.

Docket Number: 603366/2024

Tara Mayerhofer, Esq., Referee 159889

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among union leaders as negotiations have stalled in recent weeks, with no follow-up meetings currently scheduled.

“I’m frustrated because we didn’t really speak about anything of substance, and they were not able to even put anything on the calendar,” Sullivan said. “They said that they would reach out to us and they have not.”

Sullivan added that unions believe recent recommendations from federal mediation boards should serve as a foundation for a deal, arguing that labor has already adjusted its position while the MTA has yet to respond with a counteroffer.

“We believe that we moved a lot off of our position twice, and they have not moved at all,” he said.

The two sides last met on March 20, continuing negotiations under federal oversight after months of delays that have repeatedly pushed back the possibility of a strike — the LIRR’s first since 1994.

In an interview with the Herald, Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center, said that the more efficient public transit is, the fewer cars there are on the road, leading to less traffic.

Other commuters who rely heavily on public transportation, such as the Long Island Rail Road, also voiced concerns. Nikki Long, a daily rider, said she was not aware of the possible strike and questioned whether it would result in delayed and canceled trains and less frequent trips.

At the center of the dispute is a gap over pay and working conditions. Union leaders are seeking a 9.5% wage increase covering the past three years, along with an additional 5% raise going forward, as well as retroactive pay for time worked without a contract.

The MTA, meanwhile, is offering raises but wants changes to work rules and productivity standards in return, saying it must control costs and protect the system’s long-term financial stability.

Two Presidential Emergency Boards were convened between September 2025 and March 2026 to help resolve the dispute between the LIRR and a coalition of five rail unions representing a majority of its workforce. Both boards sided with the unions, rejecting the MTA’s proposed work rule changes and recommending wage increases, helping to set the stage for the current standoff.

The dispute involves more than 3,500 workers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division, the Transportation Communications Union/IAM, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Michael Sullivan, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, said frustration is mounting

MTA CEO Janno Lieber stressed the financial impact of a potential walkout and urged continued negotiations.

“It is insane for us to have a strike, not just because the harm it does to Long Islanders and to their economy, but because three days of a strike will wipe out 1.1% of wage raises that you are fighting for,” he said. “The nurses just finished a strike, and they had it for several weeks. And it’s no secret that a lot of people lost the value of several years of wage increases because of the duration of the strike.

“So, what we said to them is, look out for your members,” he continued. “We understand you’re fighting for compensation. But let’s sit down and figure out how do we give you a little bit more money than maybe the pattern increases and offset it with some productivity improvements.”

Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free, referring specifically to the findings of the Presidential Emergency Boards, said the reports acknowledged the need to address work rules even if they were not included in the final recommendations.

Federal mediation has helped prevent a strike so far. In September, a potential walkout was avoided when federal officials stepped in and both sides agreed to continue negotiating under a coolingoff period.

If no agreement is reached by midnight on May 16, workers would be allowed to strike, a move that could disrupt commutes for more than 270,000 daily riders.

However, under the Taylor Law, or Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act, strikes by MTA workers are illegal. The state law, enacted in 1967 following the 1966 transit strike, prohibits public employees from walking off the job and instead provides alternative methods for resolving labor disputes. It also carries penalties for violations, including fines and loss of pay for workers and their unions.

Robert Traverso/Herald

The Elmont Long Island Rail Road station opened in November 2021 at a cost of $105 million and serves as a major transportation option for city commuters.

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Q. My daughter is in architecture school, and she has always had an interest in doing more artistic things, thinking outside the box, so to say. When she comes back home after architecture school, she wants to look for somewhere that she can do more artistic designs, not just the ordinary kinds of buildings that you see around us, for the most part. Where would you recommend that she look? What communities are more open to doing unusual designs?

A. Not on Long Island. I, too, was once a starry-eyed young architecture graduate, ready to change the world with groundbreaking designs that inspired forward thinking, etc. I even got an amazing opportunity I didn’t plan on when I was hired to work in a firm that landed three entire cities to redesign Jeddah, Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Between my minor in city planning and studying with a group called Superstudio in Florence, Italy, I ,too, thought this was the most extraordinary opportunity. And it was, for a time, but the process of building design is very long, and cash flow changes by the day. The city design started with a lot of statistical analysis, referred to as the scope of work or program, which was better suited to an accountant, so that by the time the design phase began, the cost analysis showed that the exciting ideas had to be cut back.

On Long Island, government regulations such as zoning, parking, height restrictions, use allowances, groundwater containment you get the idea create so many restrictions that artistic creativity is limited. Then you encounter architectural review boards that won’t let you deviate from their version of local styles, such as no flat roofs in some communities, to adding colonial trim details and only specific colors. If you ever notice in architecture magazines, most of the more creative, curvy or flat-roof homes are somewhere out away from cities. The land of the free isn’t so free when it comes to suburban building design.

Your daughter will need to search for communities with fewer restrictions, away from populated or conservative towns and villages, if she wants to generate her ideas. You could bond over road trips, like my family did. My father was an aerospace engineer who worked on Saturn, Gemini and Apollo rockets, and my mother was an interior designer, so we set out to find the latest new designs by piling into the family car and traveling all over. Fortunately, with the internet, your daughter can research the regulations of community governments before you drive off to the horizon.

Remember, some things that stand out may have taken many years to even get permission because of restrictions and politics. For example, the Guggenheim Museum, on Manhattan’s Central Park, a complete departure from convention, took 14 years to obtain approvals to build. Even the replacement World Trade Center tower took three years to get final approvals. Your daughter must persist if she wants to fulfill her dreams. Good luck!

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Federal funding has helped science thrive on L.I.

While the headlines have focused on science funding cuts at elite national universities, we shouldn’t lose sight of the local impact. Long Island is home to major research centers, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the Feinstein Institutes at Northwell and Stony Brook University, among others.

The $47 billion in cuts to the National Science Foundation and other federal sources of research funding affect those institutions, too. The administration has halted thousands of approved grants for projects focusing on infectious diseases, energy management and quantitative computing, while also releasing staff and curtailing new funding, causing major upheavals in research.

Some now argue that the United States model for research, involving universities, research institutes and private corporations, should change because there’s too much reliance on unstable federal support. Fair enough, but first we should ask how we got here, and how federal support became so important. Our current research enterprise originated in World War II. Reflecting on the

immense and immediate response of universities and scientific laboratories to the war effort, Dr. Vannevar Bush, an engineer at MIT, accepted President Harry Truman’s invitation to write a report on what worked and how to plan for the future.

years. They include support for federal student aid, immigration policy and grant programs for basic and applied research at universities and private companies.

RBush assembled several committees of experts to examine the issues, and wrote an essay entitled, “Science: The Endless Frontier.” In it he summarized the various reports and recommended goals and a strategy for the president to consider.

First, Bush highlighted the fact that many of the discoveries and advances that aided the war effort were made by scholars who had migrated to the United States from countries under totalitarian rule. One conclusion was that immigration was an important source of intellectual talent. A second was that the war had kept millions of Americans from advanced education, and that we should create a program that offered them opportunities to earn college and higher degrees. The G.I. Bill was one result.

esearch here has led the world, and Washington shouldn’t forget that.

The war also gave birth to the Grumman Corporation, which mass-produced aircraft as well as an innovative wing configuration that made it possible to fit more planes on aircraft carriers. The story of how this unique folding feature was developed from a model using two paper clips and a soap eraser is engineering legend. That same spirit launched the lunar module that transported two astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Another example is Brookhaven National Laboratory, established on an unused Army base in1946 by a consortium of nine major universities. Today it is a leader in high-energy physics, materials chemistry, national security and nonproliferation, neurosciences and computational sciences.

A significant source of science innovation is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, home to eight Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine. It has an education division that awards doctoral degrees, hosts international conferences and partners with regional medical schools affiliated with Hofstra/Northwell and Stony Brook University.

Stony Brook’s prominence is grounded in biomedical science, including work that led to the development of magnetic resonance imaging, which was recognized with a Nobel Prize in 2003. Other research is dedicated to understanding and addressing water quality challenges on Long Island, in the interest of restoring the health of bays and waterways, safeguarding fisheries and protecting the coastal environment that is so central to the region’s identity and economics.

A third conclusion was that the country needed systemic support for ongoing research and advanced learning not limited to defense. The National Science Foundation was another result.

The models that Bush’s report inspired have worked well for over 80

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, established in 1999, is home to 50 research labs, 2,500 clinical trial studies and 5,000 professional and support staff. They conduct research in molecular medicine, genetics, cancer, neuroscience, behavioral science and bioelectronic medicine.

Together, these Long Island enterprises employ thousands and operate with millions of dollars in federal grants. They contribute to improved health outcomes and the economic well-being of individuals and communities. The products and services they develop create businesses, expand services and contribute tax revenue that supports our schools and public services. Rather than shutter these programs, let’s work together to remember why they exist and consider how they can improve even further.

Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

My colleagues in Congress did the right thing — finally

In January, I received a phone call at my Garden City office that no parent should ever have to make.

Andrew Jedlicka, a father from Merrick, whose 5-year-old son is fighting a rare and debilitating genetic disorder, was desperately seeking help. The only lab in the world treating, and potentially capable of curing, his son was set to shut down because its federal funding had run out.

The lab, in Queens, had been partially funded by grants from a federal program known as the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer. The program is branded as “America’s Seed Fund” for high-risk, highreward medical and technological research and development that is often not attractive to investors. The federal funding is the crucial factor to incentivize and enable private-sector investment

in these types of innovations.

For the Jedlicka family and others, SBIR/STTR program dollars promise a future for a child whose life depends on them. And the program not only aids the families and smallbusiness owners who directly benefit from it; it also grows and strengthens our economy and enhances the United States’ competitive edge and dominance in medicine and technology. For every dollar the federal government invests in SBIR/STTR, taxpayers see a return of $22 to $33 in economic impact.

I helped a unique lab in Queens get some of those crucial federal funds.

The program has supported everything from new, innovative cancer treatments to semiconductors that power our lives to the world’s smallest heart pumps. It should have been reauthorized without delay. Unfortunately, it ground to a halt in late 2025, leaving small businesses and families like the Jedlickas in peril.

Andrew’s plea was heartbreaking — I certainly understood the anguish and

fear his family felt, and was determined to break the gridlock and get his family the help they needed. Reauthorizing the program had broad bipartisan support — a bill had passed the House, but because of delays in the Senate, the program expired without being reauthorized.

I immediately reached out to and pushed my colleagues on the Senate Small Business Committee, including the chair, to work across the aisle to reauthorize the program. Following my efforts, the Senate finally reached a bipartisan deal to reauthorize funding for five years.

After passage of a revised bill in the Senate, followed by the House, with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority, we thought the Jedlicka family’s nightmare might be over. But then, instead of moving to the president’s desk, the bill inexplicably sat on the House speaker’s desk for weeks, awaiting his signature. There was no good reason for this, and on April 1, I demanded that the speaker

act. Two days later, the bill was at last presented to the president, and on April 13 it was finally signed into law.

I’m glad colleagues on both sides of the aisle came together to finally reauthorize the SBIR/STTR program. This long-overdue victory belongs to Andrew and his son, and it is an honor to fight on their behalf. Andrew’s relentless advocacy shows how one father can make a real difference for Americans at a time when constant partisanship in Washington leaves many families feeling helpless. His family, and others facing the diagnosis of a rare disease, should never have faced this uncertainty.

My office is now working to ensure that the National Institutes of Health moves the funding to the lab immediately. We have extended vital medical research funding for the next five years, but Washington should not need a crisis to compel it to act. I will never stop fighting for Long Island families, and will use every tool available to cut through the partisanship and political games that put their futures at risk.

Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

Long Island must make pedestrians safer now

atroubling pattern is emerging across Nassau and Suffolk counties — and it should force leaders in both to act with urgency. In recent weeks, there have been a number of serious and fatal crashes involving pedestrians in our communities, from Wantagh to Freeport, Rockville Centre and Lindenhurst.

In Wantagh on March 9, a 53-year-old woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her while it was making a turn at an intersection. On April 4, In Freeport, a 66-year-old man died after being hit while crossing Merrick Road, with police later charging the driver for a hitand-run.

In Rockville Centre on April 10, a 76-year-old woman died of injuries she sustained when she was struck by a vehicle at an intersection. And in Lindenhurst on April 15, an 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. These were not isolated incidents. They were part of a steady, devastating rhythm of crashes that too often end in tragedy for people doing something routine — crossing the street.

Even in Long Beach, where city officials are now reviewing traffic data in an effort to improve safety, the response remains reactive. Studying the problem isn’t the same as solving it. Long Island has reached the point where analysis

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favors status quo amid the housing crisis

To the Editor:

The “local control” lauded by Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti in his April 16-22 op-ed, “REVIVE Act is the wrong solution to the housing crisis,” is spelled NIMBY, for Not In My Backyard, and he spells it out by rote. On Long Island, local control is widespread, a slogan for a politician’s assertion of veto power.

It is, in effect, a feudal remnant of the creation days of “suburbia,” shaped by the interests of bankers, builders, insurance and real estate. It was an illusion then, and is now a distraction from broader visions needed for a better future. Mr. Ferretti’s claim that REVIVE is the wrong solution suggests some better choice on offer. The one he offers is the status quo — a denial, in effect, that any crisis exists.

The REVIVE Act will benefit the same interests named above, and will not solve the housing crisis alone, but “house” construction is core to any solution, and thus the right one for the present.

must give way to action.

The uncomfortable truth is that Nassau and Suffolk are still operating under an outdated suburban model of road design that prioritizes speed and vehicle flow over human safety. Wide lanes encourage faster driving. Long crossing distances expose pedestrians to danger. Intersections are designed for convenience, not caution.

We do not need to reinvent the solution. We need to look west.

New York City, through its Vision Zero initiative, has spent years reshaping its streets with a different philosophy: that no loss of life on the road is acceptable. That approach has led to lower speed limits, redesigned intersections, pedestrian islands, expanded enforcement and a fundamental shift in the way streets are used. The results haven’t been perfect, but they have been meaningful. Fatalities have declined over time, and the conversation has changed.

Now the city is going even further, considering a “full stop” rule that would require drivers and cyclists to remain stopped at intersections until pedestrians have completely crossed the street — not just cleared their immediate path. It is a simple idea with powerful implications: The pedestrian comes first, fully and without compromise.

Long Island should not wait to see how that proposal plays out. The princi-

ple behind it is already clear, logical, and overdue here.

And not every solution requires tearing up asphalt. Some changes can happen quickly: reducing speed limits on local roads, increasing enforcement of failure-to-yield laws, improving signage and crosswalk visibility, and launching public-awareness campaigns that reinforce a culture of caution.

The data makes this urgency undeniable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 90 percent of crashes in the United States are tied, at least in part, to human error — speeding, distraction, poor judgment. That means safer systems are not optional; they are essential. Road design must anticipate mistakes and reduce their consequences.

Long Island has the benefit of proximity to one of the largest real-world laboratories for traffic safety reform. The question is whether its leaders are willing to learn from its city neighbors. How many more deaths will it take before that happens?

The recent fatalities in our area shouldn’t fade into the background of the next news cycle. They should serve as a call to action. Nassau and Suffolk must act now to prioritize pedestrians, redesign dangerous roads and adopt proven safety measures. The cost of waiting is already far too high.

opinions Advanced economics: the bacon, egg and cheese effect

economic trends remain solid on Long Island and across most of the united States, yet consumers still seem “unhappy.” Measures of sentiment, both local and national, are more downbeat than some relevant information would suggest. For example, inflation, as measured in the consumer price index, continues to moderate from the highs of 2022, up 3.3 percent in March nationwide, while our region was up 3.6 percent. Even with higher gas prices likely to fuel an uptick in inflation overall, we’ve been seeing moderating trends.

Even so, the cumulative increase in inflation since early 2017 remains roughly 32 percent. Prices have gone up over the past five years, and consumers haven’t forgotten it, even if the recent trends are more moderate — or even if they temporarily move in the wrong direction.

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Do your part to keep construction workers safe

To the Editor:

The perception that prices are still going higher can be partially attributed to what we call the Snickers Bar Effect: consumers remember the prices of more frequent purchases. Economists at uBS began examining this issue in early 2024, and it remains highly relevant today. In 2020, the popular candy bar cost $1.50, but today it costs $2.39, an increase of nearly 80 percent. Most consumers, however, don’t know how much their car insurance has gone up over the past few years.

Ysis suggests that in 2015, the average price of a BEc was $3, and in 2020 it was $4.25. Today it’s closer to $7.50. People see the higher prices every morning, which reminds them daily that expenses are higher.

ou’re more likely to know about its price increases than those of your insurance.

We’re all much more aware of the price increases on everyday products, which creates a sense that inflation is still surging. So, even though it has in fact been moderating, most consumers still feel that prices are too high.

For those who don’t scarf down a mix of savory peanuts, caramel and chocolate for breakfast, lunch or a snack several times a week, let’s drill down to a very Long Island-specific product: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Nearly every neighborhood deli or bodega serves it, on a roll or a bagel. Our analy-

Last week was National Work Zone Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign reminding motorists that warmer temperatures bring an increase in construction activities along our transportation system.

Here on Long Island, the state Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of paving and bridge projects this year. For the safety of the highway workers doing this work, NYSDOT will deploy signs, cones, barrels and attenuators to make these work zones as visible as possible. Motorists, however, must also do their part to ensure that our workers return home safely each night: slow down, move over and stay alert. Honoring this simple request can save a life.

Earlier this year, a NYSDOT worker was senselessly struck by a vehicle while setting up a closure on the Long Island Expressway. It’s a miracle that worker survived. Throughout this construction season, in an effort to better protect our workers, NYSDOT will be working with our police partners on targeted enforcement, and will be deploying automated speed-enforcement cameras in our work zones. Thank you for doing your part to keep our highway workers safe.

RIcHARD cAuSIN

L.I. regional director, New York State Department of Transportation Hauppauge

To be clear, it isn’t just Snickers, bacon, egg and cheeses or even overall inflation that weighs on purchasers on Long Island. Data shows that consumers are also worried about possible layoffs, the seeming likelihood of artificial intelligence replacing jobs, and the so-called K-shaped economy, in which high earners thrive while low earners struggle. These concerns are real, even if they aren’t fully showing up in the hard economic data.

Recent survey data reinforces this point. A few months ago, PKF O’connor Davies, in partnership with the Siena Research Institute, released its annual Long Island Economic Survey–Outlook 2026. Like consumers, Long Island businesses also seem more worried about the economy, even though current trends are solid. Economic sentiment in

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the survey is the third lowest since 1995. Even with March housing data showing continued strength and the stock market rebounding dramatically, affordability and inflation for residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties remain issues. If you bought a home five or more years ago, you are sitting on strong price appreciation. But if you’re entering the market today, there aren’t enough reasonably priced alternatives. Entry-level buyers are being squeezed, and affordability remains a major problem. That’s why the Long Island Association and business leaders have been advocating for federal, state and local support for more housing development.

Sentiment matters, because it drives spending, hiring and investment decisions. When consumers and business leaders feel downbeat, they may pull back — even in a relatively solid economy. until they begin to feel relief in their day-to-day purchases, housing becomes more attainable and there’s less volatility in economic news, that disconnect is likely to persist, even if the numbers continue to tell a more positive story.

Steven Kent is chief economist at the Long Island Association. Comments? Skent@longislandassociation.org.

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