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They ‘brought the holiday season back’ excited,” Kathleen Caputo, 34, said. “People were like, ‘I used to come here when I was youngSiblings Kathleen and Ricky er, and I came here as a kid, and Caputo restored a Baldwin tra- now I am bringing my own dition by once again decorating kids.’” She, her brother Ricky, 38, their Eastern Boulevard home with a dazzling display of holi- and sister Elizabeth, 37, donate day lights, in loving money every month memory of their to St. Jude’s Chilmom. dren’s Hospital. A From 1998 to collection box was 2014, the communiplaced in front of ty had become the garage of their accustomed to the home this year for Caputos’ breathneighbors to also taking decorations, donate, and about which lit up the $1,600 was raised neighborhood durfrom the communiing Christmastime. ty. According to Kath“We put up all leen, the putting up the lights this year the decorations and for our mom,” creating them each Ricky Caputo said. year became too dif- KAThlEEN CApUTo “She always used to ficult, which is why Baldwin resident donate money to St. the Caputos Jude, and we constopped decorating tinued that for this their home in 2014. year.” However, in honor of their Putting up the decorations, m o m , A n n e, wh o d i e d i n including the lights, a Santa November of 2021 after suffer- and nutcracker displays, snowi n g c a r d i a c a r r e s t , t h e y men and more, was a huge brought back the popular deco- undertaking for the Caputos. rations this holiday season. Kathleen said that a total of 10 “This is the first year that people worked throughout the we’ve decorated the home since day to help get these decora2014, and a lot of people were so Continued on page 7

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Photos courtesy Jason Thomas

Neighbors celebrate First lap’s return to Baldwin Cancer survivors, caregivers, and relatives of survivors wrote on signs why they participated at the Relay For Life’s First Lap last Saturday, which they held while walking around the Baldwin Middle School track. Story, more photos, page 3.

his is the first year that we’ve decorated the home since 2014, and a lot of people were so excited.

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New tax assessor aims to be accessible rate, transparent, assessment office,” Adamo said. “Maybe under the previous administration it wasn’t that, but now I feel like the problems have been fixed, As the new acting tax assessor for Nassau County, and now we’re going forward.” And there have been a few errors. Democrats in the Joseph Adamo wants his department to be accurate and transparent when it comes to establishing how county legislature revealed in 2022 that nearly 850 much tax properties inside the county will pay each property owners were overcharged for school taxes. And then last March, county officials disyear. covered it had failed to apply $139 million For some 25 years, Adamo has worked in assessed valuation on nearly 625 homes, on the other side of the field, representing which left affected homeowners with little clients wanting to challenge how governtime to challenge the assessments. ments assessed the value of their properFinding a permanent county assessor ties, with the hope of reducing tax bills. has been challenging since the departure This, he says, gives him an understanding of David Moog — appointed by then-counof how assessments work, where property ty executive Laura Curran — in 2021. Matvalues should be, and the importance of thew Cronin moved into the role soon getting to know the people behind the after, but stepped down last summer. deeds. JoSEpH AdAmo Since then, the County Executive Bruce “The one thing that I want to get across acting tax assessor, Blakeman searched nationwide for a sucto everyone in Nassau County is that I’m cessor, realizing he did not need to look far, going to be the most resident-friendly Nassau County finding Adamo in his own backyard. And assessor out of them all,” Adamo told the Blakeman has made his expectations of Herald. “I’m here to do a job, and I’m going Adamo clear, telling the Herald in a statement his new to do it well.” The role of the assessment department is, among acting assessor will make the department “the most other things, to determine the taxable value of all resi- fair, accurate, transparent and resident-friendly dential and commercial properties in Nassau County. department in the nation.” Adamo will serve in an acting capacity for the next That includes collecting property information, maintaining property records and tax maps, and answering six months. By summer, Blakeman is expected to decide if his role becomes permanent. questions from the community. In the meantime, Adamo, wants to get more of his Although he’s spent the past decade working in Manhattan, according to his online resume, Adamo is staff on the phones to make sure assessments are corno stranger to Nassau, growing up in Levittown. Nas- rect. He believes in talking to people and putting himsau is a county he loves, Adamo says, and hopes to self out there. “I just look forward to the challenge ahead,” Adamo turn the assessment office into one people can rely on. “I want every owner of property to have a fair, accu- said.

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Joseph Adamo, the new acting assessor for Nassau County, brings with him 25 years of experience assessing property for tax value. He replaces Matthew Cronin, who left his interim position last year.

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The community ushers in the ‘First Lap’ last weekend By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

For the past year, both Abby and Miguel Melendez embarked on a new mission — to bring back Relay For Life, a cancer charity walk, to Baldwin. This past weekend, the First Lap, part of the relay, returned. The Relay for Life’s First Lap, which is an event to show commitment to fighting cancer, was held Jan. 6 at noon at Baldwin Middle School. The first Saturday of the year has been known as Relay First Lap since it was started by Joe Gillette in 2018 as a way to renew his commitment to Relay for Life, and to encourage others to join him. Abby took part in her first Relay lap in 2009 — something she described as “very emotional.” The first lap is for the survivors and the second lap is for the caregivers. Then, at the end of the evening, there is a “luminarial lap” where the track is lit with candles. Abby and Miguel have spearheaded the relay’s planning meetings at the Baldwin Public Library. Jennifer Scarduzio, the top fundraiser at past Baldwin relay events — and a breast cancer survivor herself — saw firsthand how Abby and Miguel have been a driving force for this upcoming event. Scarduzio was tasked to reach out to local businesses for their support in this relay, while Abby and Miguel reached out to the American Cancer Society. “So, one person is going to try to get all the entertainment for the event,” Scarduzio said. “And I am trying to get sponsorships.” Abby and Miguel’s ability to delegate responsibility shows a “leadership role,” Scarduzio said. With the several relays that Abby and Miguel have participated in the past, Scarduzio has faith in their guidance. “She definitely knows what she’s talking about,” Scarduzio said about Abby. “And she’s just an amazing human being.” Abby’s determination to bring back Relay for Life in the upcoming summer is rooted in the relationship she has with Miguel. She describes herself as the “yin” to Miguel’s “yang,” and that they are “sort of connected at the hip.”

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Miguel Melendez, Josh Melendez, Renee Salmon, Jennifer Scarduzio, Pamela Warshavsky, Jennifer Cayetano, Carey Ann Zinn, and Sarah Melendez finish their First Lap.

Jennifer Cayetano, director at the American Cancer Society, walks in the First Lap for a cure for cancer.

Miguel Melendez, middle and survivor of prostate cancer, with his kids Josh Melendez and Sarah Melendez at the walk last Saturday. Renee Salmon and Jennifer Scarduzio both taking their First Lap for Jennifer, who is a survivor of breast cancer.

Abby Melendez, survivor of thyroid cancer, walks to fight cancer.

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“The holiday season is the season of giving, and the people who make up the 21st Assembly District proved that,” Curran continued. “I am always amazed at the generosity and kindness our community puts forward. I truly believe it is one of the best communities in the world, and I am proud to be able to represent them. I also want to give a special thank you to Sharon’s Pantry and the MLK Jr. Center of Rockville Centre for all they do to help those in need, they truly are an asset to our community.”

On Jan. 2, Assemblyman Brian Curran announced the success of his holiday toy drive with Sharon’s Pantry. The drive, which ran from Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Dec. 15, benefitted both Sharon’s Pantry and the MLK Jr. Center of Rockville Centre. Toys were collected for children of all ages so they could have a magical holiday season. “I want to thank everyone who donated to my office’s toy drive, Curran said in a news release. “The overwhelming generosity of the residents of the 21st Assembly District made this year’s toy drive the best we ever had.”

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A Queens man was arrested for an incident that occurred on Jan. 5 at 11:04 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, police officers were on a routine patrol and saw a gray 2014 BMW near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Bixby Drive failing to signal while changing lanes numerous times. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a _________________

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Baldwin library decorated in pink for Barbie

BALDWIN HERALD — January 11, 2024

Neighbors dressed in pink last month, as they watched the Barbie movie at the Baldwin Public Library. The movie, which was shown on Dec. 29, is part of the library’s Friday Afternoon Movie series and was the last movie shown there in 2023. At the movie showing, there was a life-size Barbie doll box for community members to take a picture in. Those who attended were encouraged to wear pink to channel their inner Barbie. — Ben Fiebert

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The Baldwin Public Library built a Barbie doll box and set up a pink carpet at their Barbie movie showing.

Rebecca Santamaria and Angelina Santamaria in Barbie pink at the Baldwin Public Library’s showing of the Barbie movie on Dec. 29.

Rebecca Santamaria expressing her inner Barbie in a life-size Barbie doll at the library’s Friday Afternoon Movie series last month.

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dominic obukwelu V.S. North Senior Basketball A TWO=TIME All-County selection and one of the Herald’s featured players in its 2023-24 preview section, Obukwelu continues to compete at a high level. The versatile forward who can do damage from the perimeter (22 threepointers) and drive to the rim averaged more than 20 points over the Spartans’ first 11 games including a season-high 28 against Valley Stream South Dec. 16. He’s also averaging 7.5 rebounds.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 11 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Syosset .................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: V.S. South at Lawrence ............................. 5 p.m. Gymnastics: Hicksville at Long Beach ....................... 6 p.m. Gymnastics: Garden City at Hewlett .....................6:30 p.m. Gymnastics: Lynbrook at Wantagh ............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Uniondale at Freeport..................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 12 Girls Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ........4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont.......................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: North Shore at Seaford............................. 6 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach ............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham ................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at South Side .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Clarke............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: South Side at Kennedy................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 Wrestling: Uniondale Tournament.............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: MacArthur Tournament ............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: Freeport Tournament................................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: V.S. Central Tournament ............................ 9 a.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook ...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp. .....12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Lynbrook at Wantagh ....................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence......12 p.m. Girls Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway......12 p.m.

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Baldwin boys’ basketball is strong out of the gate in its quest for a third straight county title despite lacking experience entering the season. The Bruins, who returned only two players that received regular minutes last season, won their first six games out of the gate and entered the week at 7-1 with its lone loss coming to Catholic school power Monsignor Scanlan in the Bronx. Longtime Baldwin head coach Darius Burton said the team has plenty of room for improvement, but has been sharply focused on maintaining the program’s winning culture. “Our goal every year is to win a championship, but I know I have to be patient since we have a very young team without a lot of experience,” said Burton, who entered the season 16 wins shy of 400 in his Baldwin career. “The team is getting better and better every day.” Freshman point guard Peyton Howell was the lone returning full-time starter from last season’s 21-3 team that defeated Port Washington in the Nassau County Class AA championship before falling to Brentwood in the Long Island finals. Howell, who led the backcourt as just an eighth grader last year, shined in Baldwin’s 50-36 win at Uniondale on Dec. 9 with 14 points, five assists and seven steals. “He’s holding his own once again and is very poised,” Burton said of Howell. “He is doing a great job thus far being the quarterback of the team.” Junior guard Chase Timberlake is taking on a bigger role this season after playing much of his sophomore season as the first player off the bench before starting late in the season including the playoff run. Timberlake produced a career high 37 points in Baldwin’s season-opening 66-53 win at Suffolk County power Half Hollow Hills East on Dec. 2. Sophomore 6-foot-4 forward Gabe Phillips, a transfer from Chaminade, has also stepped into a starting role and has produced double-digit rebounds in more than half of the games so far. He produced 17 points and 14 rebounds in a 50-47 victory against Elmont in the final of the Chanee Brown Christmas Tournament to earn the event’s MVP honors. Baldwin rebounded from its lone loss at Monsignor Scanlan with a commanding 56-33 home victory against Farmingdale last Friday in which the Bruins led 26-12 at halftime. Timberlake recorded 23 points including a career high six threepointers to go along with five rebounds and five assists. Phillips also had a big game on the boards with 10 rebounds. The Bruins will hit the road for three of four league games starting Thursday at Westbury before visiting Port Washington Wednesday in a championship

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Sophomore forward Gabe Phillips, a transfer from Chaminade, ripped down 10 rebounds last Friday as the Bruins defeated Farmingdale. rematch Baldwin’s next home game is slated for Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. versus Plainview- JFK. Burton said he expects Baldwin to be in the mix to win a challenging Conference AAA II if the team executes on fundamentals.

“We’re going to have to continue to play Baldwin Bruins basketball which means we have to rebound and defend like we are capable of and execute the game plan night in and night out,” he said.

Bill McGrath inspired Ricky to decorate

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tions up in October. “People were very thankful that we put all this work into it,” Kathleen said. “And they were so appreciative that we put the time into this, and we brought the holiday season back and happiness back into the world.” Some expressed their appreciation via Facebook of the Caputos’ hard work. “Thank you for the joy that you have given to our community,” Jaime CarterJorif wrote on Facebook. “My daughter just told me a few days ago how much she will miss seeing your beautiful home when we are driving on Atlantic Avenue.” Another Facebook user, Vincent Barnwell, wrote, “I was raised on Fox Road and remember when you moved in and first started this tradition. Although it has been decades since I have lived on Long Island, thank you for all the wonderful memories.” The holiday tradition started 25 years ago when Ricky was inspired by his friend’s dad, Bill McGrath, who went the extra mile to decorate his home. Ricky would spend time with the McGrath family and eventually helped light up their home. “He would show me what to do with the tools when I was like 14 and 15,” Ricky said. “And then he kept teaching me more things, which made my pas-

Courtesy Kathleen Caputo

ricky and Kathleen Caputo and 10 other helpers decorated the Caputos’ house for the first time since 2014 in honor of their mother, anne. sion for decorating even bigger.” Since Ricky started decorating more than two decades ago, the tradition has continued to grow. Kathleen said this year, in particular, was emotional, because it was in memory of her mother. She said there was also an outpouring of “joy” that reminded her about the

importance of illuminating her home for the holidays. “I have a two-year-old, and he loves it,” Kathleen said. “He always wants to look out the window, and he’s always asking if there are people outside, and we hand out lollipops.” Kathleen said that her home attracts

a community gathering of people from all age groups, and she made it clear that enjoying the holiday spirit knows no age limit. The siblings are already brainstorming ideas for next year, and Kathleen said that she would probably be building the displays a bit earlier in the year.

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Air and water quality raise some concern

expressed significant concerns about water pollution, with more than 80 percent worried about the safety of their drinking water. Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau, highlighted potential health risks associated with specific substances found in water. “While the evidence is not undisputable, numerous

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epidemiological studies have associated exposure to specific per- and polyfluorinated substances with a range of health diseases and complications, including liver disease, lipid and insulin dysregulation, kidney disease, adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes, and cancer,” said Aaron Glatt, chair of the department of medicine and hospital epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau. The Citizens Campaign for the Environment reported that over 600,000 Long Islanders drink water exceeding EPA standards for PFAS chemicals, emphasizing the need for caution and proactive measures. Glatt suggested practical steps residents can take to safeguard water quality, including responsible chemical disposal, limited use of fertilizers and pesticides, and investing in-home water filtration systems. “So certainly, regardless of where you live, we should be doing all that we can to reduce our exposure to these chemicals by using all-natural cleaning and personal care products as much as possible; drinking filtered water and improving our public water purification systems,” he said. Linda Armyn, chief strategy and marketing officer at Bethpage Federal Credit Union echoed the importance of community involvement in preserving the environment. She urged residents to make environmental protection a top priority. “Like Mount Sinai South Nassau, we understand that a healthy and vibrant environment is a cornerstone of the quality of life that we enjoy,” she said. “I strongly encourage the communities and customers we serve to make protecting and preserving our environment a top priority.” For more information and detailed poll findings, visit SouthNassau.org/sn/truth-in-medicine. — Kepherd Daniel

BALDWIN HERALD — January 11, 2024

In a recent survey sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital exposed the concerns of over 600 residents living in New York City and Long Island. The ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll, now in its 17th edition, sheds light on the pressing worries of the community, unveiling that more than 50 percent perceive their surroundings as environmentally unhealthy. According to the survey, a staggering 89 percent of respondents expressed worry about the safety of the air they breathe. Dr. Adhi Sharma, president at Mount Sinai South Nassau, emphasized the serious health risks associated with poor air quality, citing links to heart and respiratory diseases, as well as the development of metabolic issues like obesity and diabetes. “Research has shown that high levels of fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and nitric oxide can cause distress for people with heart or respiratory disease and put them at risk for other life-threatening diseases or illnesses,” said Sharma. “There is also increasing evidence that exposure to air pollution, mainly fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, is associated with the development of metabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure.” During the hazardous air quality alerts in June, triggered by Canadian wildfires, 37 percent of respondents reported health concerns, with 20 percent requiring medical attention. Sharma urged residents to take precautions, including protecting indoor air quality, monitoring symptoms, and seeking help when needed. The American Lung Society’s 2023 State of the Air Report further validated concerns, ranking the New York metro area poorly for high ozone and particle pollution days. While air quality took the lead, respondents also

January 11, 2024 — BALDWIN HERALD

The most famous cookies are back for the winter Girl Scout cookies are on sale in Nassau County now until March 28 Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is returning to communities t h r o u g h o u t N a s s a u C o u n t y n ow through March 28. During this highly anticipated time of the year, Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like money management, team building, public speaking, and decision-making. All proceeds from cooki e s a l e s s t ay with local councils and troops to fund the Girl Scouts. “ W h e n yo u see Girl Scouts selling their iconic cookies, you may see a tasty treat, but we see Girl Scouts who are Rande Bynum Girl Scouts of Nassau gaining important life skills. County CEO Girl Scouts who are lear ning how to set goals and explore innovative ways to reach those goals. Scouts who are creating business plans and thinking outside the box to market their products,” Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said in a press release. “When you purchase cookies, you are supporting Girl Scout adventures, troop travel, summer camp experiences, and community service projects, while teaching them invaluable skills that they will use for a lifetime. Support your local Girl Scout by buying a box or two today!” Between Jan. 5 and March 28, Girl Scouts from across Nassau County will be selling boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in-person to family and friends and online through their digital storefronts.

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hen you see Girl Scouts selling their iconic cookies, you may see a tasty treat, but we see Girl Scouts who are gaining important life skills.

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Girl Scout Brownies at their cookie booth, selling Girl Scout Cookies, as it returned for the winter months. Beginning Feb. 24, Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at booth sales in front of local stores and community centers. All proceeds from the cookie program go toward funding exciting and engaging Girl Scout experiences, activities, and initiatives. With the return of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts of Nassau County will bring back Operation Cookie and Hometown Heroes as its 2024 a n nu a l Gift of Caring Pro g ram. Through a partnership with DHL Express, customers can donate boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, which will be sent to active-duty members of the United States military stationed both overseas and on Long Island, in addition to local essential workers and first responders. “Each box purchased is a new door opened for a young girl in the community; an opportunity for them to explore their leadership potential, practice their creativity, build lifelong friendships and help make the world a better place,”

Bynum said. This year’s cookie line-up includes Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-sidos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, Girl Scout S’mores, Toffee-tastic, and Adventurefuls. Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. Customers who would like to support their local Girl Scouts can purchase cookies in-person or online via the Digital Cookie platform that includes direct delivery. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit GirlScoutCookies.org. Girl Scouts in kindergarten through 12th grade can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become a volunteer at GSNC. org/join. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, visit GSNC.org. — Ben Fiebert

Thin Mints, Samoas Tagalongs Do-si-dos Trefoils Lemon-Ups Girl Scout S’mores Toffee-tastic Adventurefuls To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit GirlScoutCookies.org. — Ben Fiebert

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Legislator Debra Mulé to host two free online grievance workshops this month Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission, ARC, to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops. These workshops aim to inform residents about how to challenge the assessed value of their property online. During this online workshop, taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to

navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. These workshops will occur on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. To join the

workshop, visit NassauCountyNY. gov/LD6. For additional information, contact Mulé’s office at (516) 571-6206 or email DMule@nassaucountu.gov. — Ben Fiebert

Legislator Debra Mulé’ invites community members to join her online community assessment grievance workshops on Jan. 18 and Jan. 24.

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Southern New Hampshire University, SNHU, congratulates Baldwin students on being named to the President’s List. Stacey Winclas-Castello, Evan Gholson, and Alvin Morrison were on the university’s President’s List this past fall. The fall term was from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 91-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 225,000 learners worldwide, the school offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300acre campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. To learn more about the school, visit SNHU.edu. — Ben Fiebert

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There are just a few events that are a must when it comes to Long Island, and everyone who is anyone finds themselves at the State of the Region breakfast hosted by the Long Island Association. It’s become an annual tradition for leaders across the island — and state — but took a different approach this year with a round table featuring Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, and former congressman — and current Herald columnist — Peter King at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury last week. In the discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen, the two county executives shared their top priorities for the upcoming year. Blakeman made clear his plans to continue campaigning for public safety, having added 70 new officers to the Nassau County Police Department in just the last year. Blakeman also plans to keep the $5 billion Las Vegas Sands redevelopment project and casino at the Nassau Coliseum alive and well. Economic development is his top priority, Blakeman said, emphasizing Long Island continues facing funding issues at the state level.

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The new year brought local and state electeds together at the Long Island Association State of the Region breakfast, where Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined former U.S. Rep. Peter King in a discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen. “The state should realize that Long Island is the goose that lays the golden egg.” Blakeman said. But it is all about making the most of what you do get, said Romaine, who just started his new role as county executive Suffolk last week. And guaranteeing you get everything you’re supposed to. “Let’s make sure we get our fair share of federal and state aid,” he said. “We get short-changed. We shouldn’t be short-changed. We are a tremendous

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economic engine for this state. We need to get full funding.” King emphasized his staunch support of Israel after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, while also continuing his backing of Ukraine against the 2022 Russian invasion. And, sticking to topics that have helped Republicans across the board in recent years, King affirmed his stance against allowing what he describes as unvetted migrants entering the country. While a lot of Long Island’s leader-

ship now represents the GOP, there were Democrats, too. Like U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Schumer has just finished his 25th year visiting each of New York’s 62 counties, reflecting on past accomplishments — especially those of a bipartisan nature. Like those with King, who worked with Schumer quite a bit over the three decades they served together. From advocating universal gun background check legislation to supporting first responders of the 9/11 attacks with better health care. For Schumer, however, moving forward in 2024 consists of supporting offshore wind and renewable energy, as well as getting full Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for hospitals throughout the island. Hochul declared Long Island the epicenter of offshore wind, as it has the possibility to create tens of thousands of jobs. “I’m with Long Island,” the governor said, “because New York cares about Long Island immensely.” And that includes whether their colors are red or blue. “I know how to work across the aisle,” Hochul said. “It’s in my DNA. And I cherish the ability and the privilege to represent all walks of life in every corner of the state.”

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Demo Derby — driven by Taylor Holman — and other popular trucks, including Tiger Shark, will thrill fans with exciting car-crunching feats as they fly more than 35 feet in the air. 5-Alarm, the newest vehicle, is primed to be a star in the show. Plus, the fiery Arctigon thunders into the arena ready to chomp.

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Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

By Danielle Schwab Those iconic Hot Wheels toys take to the tracks when the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow party lights up Nassau Coliseum. Once again, fans of all ages can watch their favorite Hot Wheels trucks come to life when the action returns to Long Island, Jan. 20-21. The spectacle will involve families in monster mayhem, with a laser light show, dance parties, theatrical effects, toy giveaways — with the spotlight on exciting monster truck and motorcycle stunts. It’s truly a family affair, starting on the track. The Holman family — Bobby, his son, Cody, and Cody’s wife, Taylor — all will be behind the wheel when the tour arrives here. They’re among the drivers who adeptly handle these 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound machines that bring audiences to their feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles. Who better to be involved in a show geared to families than a family of monster truck drivers? “It’s really cool for us,” says International Monster Truck Hall-of-Famer Bobby Holman. “A lot of people say they can’t work with family. But for us, it’s a really good deal and keeps us together. We expect more out of each other.” The elder Holman pilots Tiger Shark, a monster truck that, as he tells it, combines the best parts of both tiger and shark, making it a standout favorite for the kids. On top of driving Tiger Shark, he also had a direct hand in creating the epic ride. “We put it all together, and Cody painted it,” he says. “It literally looks like a shark sitting there, painted like a tiger.” As with the other drivers on the circuit, monster trucks are Holman’s passion. The owner of a monster truck repair shop in Dayton, Ohio — Team Beast OffRoad _ he’s been involved in the monster truck world for more than 40 years. He and his son work on many of the trucks that appear in the show, including painting and vinyl wrapping. “I grew up around monster trucks. From the time I was old enough to walk, I knew I wanted to be a driver,” Cody says. “When I was 17, I started doing shows with my dad.” This year, he’s thrilled to be driving the newest edition to the monster truck lineup, Hot Wheels 5-Alarm, known as the ﬁre truck hero. Father and son are joined by Cody’s wife Taylor, who drives Demo Derby. When she’s not taking risks on the track and in air, she’s devoted to caring for others on the frontline of health care as an ER nurse at a children’s hospital in Ohio. “Fans get to bring their family to the show,” Cody says, “and I get to bring mine.” Friendly competition among the drivers quickly gets fans revved up. The non-stop action includes a wheelie competition, donuts, long jumps, freestyle, and even motocross. And if that is not enough, there’ll be a special appearance by the car-eating, ﬁre-breathing transforming robot Arctigon. Cody — last year’s winner — is eager for a repeat. Fans will just have

The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his ‘Authentic’ tour to the Paramount stage. You may know him from his numerous late-night appearances on the ‘The Tonight Show,’ Letterman and Conan, his three TV comedy specials, or as co-host of ‘The Pete and Sebastian Show,’ his podcast with longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco — with an ever-growing fan base. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and fall for his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming ‘regular guy’ attitude, he makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage.

to wait and see. “Hot Wheels is all about the kids,” Bobby says. “We even put in precautions because the trucks are • Saturday and Sunday, typically very loud with Jan. 20-21; times vary these motors, so we put • Tickets start at $52.50, $90.75 mufflers on them. A lot of VIP, plus $24.20 Crash Zone (prices are subject to change); these kids have never seen available at Ticketmaster.com and monster trucks up close, HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com so we don’t want to make • Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale them afraid of the trucks. Every part of the show is geared toward them.” From back flips on motorcycles to the aforementioned transforming robot, the show has it all. And in showstopping monster truck fashion, it all happens in the dark. “The show was phenomenal without the lasers, but now it’s just incredible,” Bobby adds. “If you’ve never seen the show, you need to because it’s spectacular.” Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to experience the popular pre-show exclusive, Crash Zone. Fans can obtain access to the arena floor at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, and noon on Sunday, when they can see trucks up-close and meet the drivers, get autographs, take photos, and check out some toy versions of the big trucks. Fans also can purchase a VIP experience that includes souvenirs and a special backstage tour. And of course, there will be Hot Wheels toys for sale including exclusive Hot Wheels trucks and merchandise. Bobby Holman still remembers when Cody played with Hot Wheels as a kid. Now it’s come full circle. As Bobby puts it: “We bring toys to life. These kids see these little bitty trucks, and when they come into the arena, their eyes get wide and their smiles get big ‘cause now they are seeing a real monster truck.”

Ikigai Sands Point Preserve’s Four Seasons in Music series welcomes the new year with its ﬁrst concert of 2024, at the stately Hempstead House. The Preserve’s historic mansions and grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by the series’ artistic director Kathryn Lockwood. The winter edition celebrates the Japanese ‘ikigai,’ a reason for living. The ensemble duoJalal — featuring Lockwood on viola and percussionist Yousif Sheronick — is joined by Japanese Koto player Yumi Kurosawa, violinists Ilmar Gavilan and Doori Na and cellist Raman Ramakrishnan. They’’ll dive into the traditional and non-traditional Japananese sounds. Inspired by their namesake, 13th century poet Jalal a din Rumi — whose words brought together people of different religions, cultures and races — duoJalal offers a stimulating inter-cultural experience. Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. $50, $40 members. Sands Point Preserve. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Tickets available at SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org, or call (516) 571-7901.

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The multi-faceted Tom Papa brings his “Good Stuff” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host. He’s also a sought-after panelist (and occasional guest host) for NPR’s comedy news quiz Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit including his most recent Netflix special, What A Day!, filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. This past June, Papa released his anticipated third book “We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room.” It’s a compilation of comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. His highly-rated podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/ Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Chip in at Mulchfest It’s time to bid farewell to those Christmas trees and the Town of Hempstead is ready to help. Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees at Mulchfest, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Baldwin Park. Receive a bag of mulch in return. Also dispose of cardboard boxes accumulated during the holiday season. “Chip in” to help the environment — and safely dispose of those holiday trees. 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin.

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce meets, Wednesday, Jan. 17. Location and time to be announced soon. For more information, email baldwinchamberofcommerce @gmail.com.

View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Let Freedom Ring with MLK Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a workshop honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Families will learn about MLK beyond his “I Have a Dream” speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the civil rights movement. Also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring.” For ages 5 and up. $4 with admission, $3 members. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Baldwin Board of Education Meeting The Baldwin Board of Education meets, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., at the district office. For more information, call (516) 434-6000.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

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Naela, from Naela’s Mediterranean Market, is back at Baldwin Public Library with delectable new dishes to share, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2-3 p.m. Naela demonstrates how to make stuffed grape leaves, vegan rice, sauteed veggies with pomegranate molasses, tzatziki sauce with cucumbers, sour cream, garlic served with pita bread, and Middle Eastern Salad, followed by date cookies for dessert. 2385 Grand Ave. Register at BaldwinPL.org. For more information, call (516) 223-6228.

Free haircuts available Haircuts are provided by student barbers-in-training working toward a New York State Barbering Technician license under the supervision of Barber J. Mestizo at Baldwin High School. Services include haircuts for men and boys, facials, and a beard and eyebrow trim. Call (516) 4346991 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule appointments for your group.

Brunch Saturday Enjoy Brunch Saturday at Rock and Come In Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, Saturday, Jan, 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 930A Atlantic Ave., Baldwin. For more information, visit RockAndComeIn.com or call (516) 226-3092.

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Friends of the Library Raffle Support the Friends raffle fundraiser at Baldwin Public Library. Winners will receive a gift card from local businesses.Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased at the Library Circulation Desk, or through PayPal at BaldwinPL.org/friends. Drawings will be held in early February 2024. For more information, call (516) 223-6228.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. KIRSTEN SAVAGE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 820 Jefferson Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 414 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $298,240.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610443/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 231610-1 144085 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, V. AGRIPINA HERNANDEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and AGRIPINA HERNANDEZ, 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 January 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2614 MILBURN AVE, BALDWIN, NY 11510: Section 0054, Block 00211-00, Lot 00034: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609620/2017. David W. Graber, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse,

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Toqir Hussain Malik a/k/a Toqir H. Malik a/k/a Toqir Malik; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2017 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 January 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1115 Jackson Place, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 357 Lots 823-825. Approximate amount of judgment $596,236.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006885/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Scott H. Siller, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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A. Time and cost are a problem. You probably won’t get results in under seven months to a year. Building plans take time, and must involve the tenant’s specific input as to where walls, plumbing and equipment will be located. Most people treat plans like they’re just a suggestion, to be changed later, but the reality is that the onte eeper plans need to show very specifically what will be done. Those plans have to be filed with all the required application papers and a property survey with the building department, which will then put the plans in a lineup with all the other plan folders that come in that will eventually be reviewed. Depending on the size of the community, this process can take three to four months before you first hear back that your plans are objected to or rejected. Once you learn that you can’t be approved with a straight-away permit, you may request that the file go into a request for varying from the zoning code, since most municipalities do not allow overnight animal boarding. This is the zoning variance request. A zoning case is separate from a building permit, and requires the preparation of a map of the property, along with neighboring properties — sometimes, depending on the community, as far away as 600 feet. For commercial use, some municipalities require that the map show the accurate outline of all buildings and names of tenants and owners on each property, prepared by a licensed land surveyor. If the plans you submit on behalf of your potential tenant do not reflect the true layout of the shapes and sizes of rooms, the location of equipment, etc., you may find yourself applying again to repeat the process when a building inspector sees that the plans were not followed, so you and the tenant have to treat this process seriously. Also, if the building is not yet outfitted with sprinklers, plan on another seven- to 10-month process with the fire marshal. It can take less, but this is a common time frame. This process cannot be rushed, and isn’t like getting a driver’s license. Each tenant’s plans will need to be filed for separately. Good luck!

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he United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. The Biden administration has so far failed to articulate a clear plan to end these crises by securing the borAnTHonY der, and the cabiD’EsposiTo net official directly charged with implementing a border security plan, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has routinely downplayed the problems that exist there. For failing to uphold his oath to safeguard the homeland by securing our borders, I have called on Mayorkas to resign. In the absence of a resignation, I believe he should be impeached. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I will work to build a case for

impeaching Mayorkas in a transparent manner via the committee’s information-gathering process. Under Mayorkas’ leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has lost operational control of the border — a fact backed up by congressional testimony last March by Raul Ortiz, then the chief of the United States Border Patrol. This loss of control coincides with the fact that Border Patrol personnel have encountered over 8.1 million migrants since the beginning of the Biden administration, and an additional 1.7 million managed to evade overstretched law enforcement and slip into the country, according to sources in United States Customs and Border Protection. With the risk of terrorism at dangerously high levels and public safety deteriorating across the country, having 1.7 million “gotaways” roaming the streets of America is a frightening prospect. Our porous border is negatively impacting the quality of life of millions of Americans. On Jan. 2, New York City Mayor Eric Adams

announced that there were “a number of migrants who have committed crimes,” including some who had participated in a “robbery pattern.” More than 160,000 migrants have recently entered New York City, and they have elicited proclamations from Adams that the Big Apple may slash municipal services by up to 15 percent to pay for migrant services. What’s more, since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, 294 people on the United State’s terror watch list have been arrested trying to enter the country — but how many on that list evaded capture because they were among the 1.7 million “gotaways” and are currently in New York? Thanks to Mayorkas’ inability to stem the flow of migrants by securing the border, New Yorkers are facing additional public safety threats and reduced municipal services. In addition to serving as a pathway for migrants, the southern border has also been used as a gateway for drug smugglers to illegally import their dangerous narcotics into the United States.

nder his leadership, the department has lost control of the southern border.

Last fiscal year, Customs and Border Protection seized 27,293 pounds of poisonous fentanyl coming across the southwestern border, which is enough to kill around 6 billion — that’s billion — people. Regretfully, due to overstretched resources, CBP is able to seize only 5 to 10 percent of the fentanyl smuggled across the border, with the remainder making it to the streets of American cities and contributing to the 111,355 American overdose deaths that were recorded in the 12-month period ending in April 2023. Americans are being killed because of the porous southern border. I was proud to help pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, in the House of Representatives, which would fully fund CBP and make critical investments in border security infrastructure. While I continue to advocate for my colleagues in the Senate to pass the sweeping border security plan outlined in H.R. 2, I will work to hold Mayorkas accountable for this crisis of his own creation — and there is no better way to hold him accountable than to fire him. Mayorkas must be impeached. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

o date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. While many DELiA have wondered DeRiGGi-WHiTTon about the almost palpable lack of urgency from the administration of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in getting these life-enriching and lifesaving funds into the community, a recent budget hearing potentially exposed the callous reason his administration continues to sit on

these funds. During the hearing, on Oct. 10, administration officials confirmed that the roughly $378 million in remaining proceeds from the ARPA funding and various opioid settlements is being used to bolster Nassau County’s reserves, which in turn are helping to boost and maintain the county’s credit score with rating agencies such as Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. Furthermore, every penny in interest that has and may be generated in the future by holding the opioid funds back was earned at the expense of someone who is struggling with the disease of addiction. All of this is simply appalling. It is only marginally less infuriating when you consider that Nassau’s ARPA funds could be applied to fighting hunger, combating homelessness, bolstering mental health programs,

supporting small businesses, enhancing youth services and so much more. For months, my colleagues in the County Legislature’s minority caucus and I have been advocating for approximately $12 million in itemized ARPA requests to help support organizations that provide vital community services. While those requests have languished in the Blakeman administration, the transfer of $10 million in Covid relief funds, done under the facade of “tourism” to fund lavish galas, parades and marketing to celebrate the county’s 125th anniversary this year, flew through the Legislature on Dec. 18. The minority caucus is unified in its outrage and opposition to this latest lapse in judgment, which serves as yet another example of how Blakeman and his administration are badly out of touch with the needs

ovid and opioid funds should trump the county’s 125th anniversary.

of our constituents. Federal Covid relief and opioid settlement funds were not meant to gather dust on ledger sheets, serve as an investment strategy, be used to butter up ratings agencies, or soothe the self-inflating ego of an elected official. They were meant to get into the community so they could be used to address the challenges our constituents are grappling with. With so many people struggling, and so many facing the unthinkable crisis of losing family members to addiction, spending $10 million on publicizing an anniversary celebration before releasing these opioid settlement funds is unconscionable. Let’s hope that in the new year, these lifesaving funds, as well as our federal relief funds, reach their intended destinations — at least as swiftly as Blakeman’s celebration funds did. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District, and is the Legislature’s minority leaderelect.

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Decision 2024: a call for informed voters

n the weeks and months leading up to this year’s elections in November, it is pivotal that Long Island voters stay engaged with everything that’s going on in New York state and the nation. In 10 months, scores of millions of voters will flock to polling booths across the country to cast their ballots for state offices, Congress and the White House. Making informed decisions begins with early engagement. In an era when information is constantly being filtered through a wide variety of media, it is imperative that voters pay attention to political developments and take the time to understand the competing candidates, their policies, and the evolving dynamics in the political arena. Informed voting is the bedrock of a healthy democracy. It ensures that those who are elected fulfill their promises and legislate based on the values and needs of the people they serve. Long Island, much like the rest of the country, needs leaders who genuinely understand the challenges faced by their communities, and who possess the foresight to make difficult choices. Critical issues that touch the lives of every resident will undoubtedly shape this year’s elections. From health care, to climate change, to economic development and social justice, understanding where candidates stand is paramount.

Letters Those college presidents shouldn’t get all blame To the Editor: Re Alan J. Singer’s op-ed last month, “Three college heads who lacked street smarts”: Professor Singer makes the point that the university presidents grilled by right-wing U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York at last month’s congressional hearing suffered from a lack of “street smarts,” leading to the resignation of one (now two) of them. While that may be true, the pointed questioning and harassment of the university presidents at those hearings deserves condemnation. House members engaging in McCarthy-era tactics in those Education Committee hearings does not bode well for democracy. If anyone should resign, it should be Stefanik. Apparently the three presidents failed to respond adequately to hypothetical verbal support of genocide by students at their universities. There is

Don’t wait until you step inside the voting booth to make decisions you hope align with your own priorities. Stay informed by keeping up with reputable news outlets — such as your local newspaper. With so many talking heads touting their agendas on cable news outlets, it’s important to keep your ear close to the ground and pay attention to what is going on in your own neighborhood. Bias and misinformation erode the foundation of democracy, sowing seeds of doubt by distorting facts and adding a political slant. News organizations have a responsibility to offer accurate information, but there are times when information can be misused to skew opinions. So, know where the information is coming from. Your local paper is the perfect place to read all about what’s happening. Not that you can’t turn on the television, but broadcast media tend to focus on national issues and how candidates plan to address foreign policy, spending, energy and immigration. All of that is crucially important — especially as it relates to the presidential race — but the issues at the forefront of local elections are just as important, if not more so. Remember, every decision made at the local level will shape the fabric of the community. It’s impossible to miss news of a spe-

cial election happening right in our backyard, even if you don’t live on the North Shore. On Feb. 13, voters will decide who will replace the disgraced former congressman George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District. Voters will choose between former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi — a Democrat from Glen Cove who held this seat before making an unsuccessful run for governor in 2022 — and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, of Great Neck, who is representing Republicans. As for those who live on the South Shore, the June primary will be just as important to Democrats, at least, looking to reclaim the seat in the 4th Congressional District now occupied by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican who handily won the 2022 race against Laura Gillen. Gillen is back for another try, but would need to beat State Sen. Kevin Thomas to represent Democrats once again in November. Regardless of the outcomes, the decisions made in this fall’s elections will reverberate for many years to come. That is why all of us must seize the opportunity to shape our future by gathering all the information we can about the candidates who are running. The responsibility to contribute lies with every voter. Let us not merely stand witness. Let us take an active role and help shape the future for the better.

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hen I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons. I couldn’t vote while I was incarcerated. But I refused to stop participating in our democracy. If I could persuade even two people to care enough to vote who had not been voting even tom H. though they were able to, and if HastinGs they voted for a candidate who was opposed to nuclear weapons, I felt like this was how I was still part of the democracy of my country. Who are the people who couldn’t or can’t vote but who are yet a part of how

our democracy functions? Here’s an incomplete list, but one that I hope gives some hope to those who wish they could vote in our American elections: ■ Students who survived the horrific 2018 Valentine’s Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, were too young to vote, and yet started a movement that built enough pressure on politicians to achieve some legislative victories.

ive minutes of action per day by millions of us can be its best protection.

■ Greta Thunberg is a Swedish girl who began the climate strike movement that prompted governments far beyond her own to act. She was too young to vote, not a citizen of anyplace except Sweden, and yet she profoundly participated in democracies from the United Kingdom to New Zealand to the United States and beyond, so influential that she was Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 2019. ■ In the spring of 1963, more than 1,000

Letters no evidence that such a call for genocide against Jews has been expressed on college campuses. Rather, it is a fantasy of Stefanik and other culture war fanatics. Students and faculty at universities have courageously confronted unjustified censure and bullying in response to a very real catastrophe — a relentless ethnic cleansing and genocidal war being waged by the Israeli government, supported by our own, against the Palestinian people of Gaza. JIM BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County

Congestion pricing would benefit everyone To the Editor: It’s not surprising that Long Island lawmakers are pandering to the tiny minority of their constituents who would actually pay the $15 congestion fee for driving into Manhattan south of 60th Street. But it is disappointing that these officials fail to see beyond the narrow interests of this small group and recognize the big and broad benefits of congestion pricing, including for hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders. How could those who took part in the Dec. 11 anti-congestion-pricing news conference not notice the irony of holding their kvetch fest at the Long Island Rail Road’s Mineola station? Part of the $15 billion projected to be raised annually by the added fees will go toward improving

students skipped school in Birmingham, Alabama, to protest segregation and the anti-democratic Jim Crow voter suppression that Black people endured in Alabama. They couldn’t vote because they were too young, and their parents were routinely stopped from voting because they were black. Yet their campaign, called the Children’s Crusade, was instrumental in inspiring mass support across the U.S. for both the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

LIRR service for the 200,000 Long Islanders who take trains into the city on an average weekday. Besides making rail commuting more comfortable and convenient, congestion pricing will reduce air pollution and the risk of car crashes in Manhattan. And those positives shouldn’t be ignored by Long Island representatives. Why do they not respect the decision of their fellow lawmakers to better safeguard public health and safety in the city? In addition, Long Island isn’t an island, economically. More than 300,000 of its residents earn their living from Manhattan-based businesses, according to the Regional Plan Association. These commuters make an average annual salary of $124,000, amounting to total income of $38 billion that’s spent largely on Long Island. Politicians such as State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick oppose congestion pricing partly on the grounds that it is a “tax” unfairly imposed on Long Islanders, as she claimed in a Herald op-ed last month, “Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion.” That’s a misuse of the term. Taxes are required payments; congestion pricing is an optional fee. No one is being forced to drive a car into Manhattan. The $15 fee — and the additional parking and gasoline costs — can be avoided by riding the LIRR. Encouraging more Long Islanders to take the train is, after all, a key objective of congestion pricing. KEVIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

■ In Liberia, dictator Charles Taylor rigged “elections” and maintained his iron grip on power, so there was no democracy in which to participate during his rule, which featured a particularly brutal 14-year civil war with child soldiers on both sides, rape and massacres. Liberian women united in nonviolent resistance, rose up and stopped the war, and created a new — real — democracy. The countless stories of disenfran-

chised people around the world making a difference in their democracies — or helping create democracy where there had been none — can help motivate us when we feel like it’s hopeless. It is never impossible to participate in democracy. People like Rosa Parks, John Lewis, Alice Paul and so many more are still influential, even though they’ve passed on. This is your democracy, even if you are 15, even if you are undocumented, even if you are incarcerated. We all own it, and we all can make it stronger and more responsive to what we need, to justice, to a world fit for life. Five minutes of action per day by millions of us can be the best protection of our hope, our rights, our freedom from fear, our freedom to love and live. Democracy is way deeper than one vote every few years. It will live or die depending on our commitment to it. We are powerful, every one of us. Dr. Tom H. Hastings is the coordinator of the undergraduate program in conflict resolution at Portland State University and the senior editor of the Oregon Peace Institute’s PeaceVoice.

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