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Church care center closes permanently dents who were part of the learning center have integrated into other programs that the The Early Learning Center church offers, including Jesus at St. Peter’s Evang elical Care Bears for preschoolers Lutheran Church — a staple in and kindergartners, as well as the Baldwin community for the Sunday school program, nearly 30 years — shut down which is available for ages 3 to 13. last month because “We are happy to it couldn’t compete report that all our with the public students are now in schools, of ficials other programs and said. are doing well,” I n S e p t e m b e r, Rios said. “We are Maritza Lopez, the looking forward to lear ning center’s seeing our students director, noticed a and their families drop in enrollment, again at St. Peter’s and three months in all the youth and later, the decision family events held was made to end the throughout the pro g ram, which y e a r, i n c l u d i n g had served the comwe e k ly S u n d ay munity since 1995. school and confirThe reduction in mation classes.” e n r o l l m e n t w a s ANgElA RIoS Rios noted that attributed to the deacon expansion of uni- St. Peter’s Evangelical while it was sad to say “goodbye” to versal pre-K in pub- Lutheran Church t h e c e n t e r, s h e lic schools and understands the working parents’ importance of pre-K programs need for full-time daycare. “Sadly, a beloved part of our in public schools. She added St. Peter’s community, the Early that the center’s loss would Learning Center, closed at the have a mostly nostalgic impact end of 2023,” Angela Rios, the on the community. Some community members church’s deacon, said. Rios added that all the stuContinuEd on PAGE 9

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Courtesy Marguerite Keller

Red cabbage, daffodil bulbs and hydrangea trees were set in planters on Merrick Road and Grand Avenue last fall, using grant money from PSEG.

Grant money used to beautify downtown By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

New trees and plants will be blooming in the spring, after the Baldwin Civic Association refilled old planters in the community, thanks to a $10,000 grant from PSEG last summer. From October to December, landscaper Tom Owens worked with the civic association to plant trees and cabbages in planters on Merrick Road and Grand Avenue. The funds were allocated for the association to explore ways to help beautify downtown Baldwin. “After many meetings, it was decided we would do a massive planting using old and

new planters along Merrick and Grand,” Marguerite Keller, the association’s vice president, said. “Two new concrete planters were purchased and installed on the corners of Merrick and Grand.” Keller was put in touch with Owens, who works at Evergreen Landscaping in Roosevelt. According to Keller, Owens planted hydrangea trees in the middle of the existing large planters, and then filled them in, along with the new planters with bulbs and decorative red cabbage. The red cabbages and other flowers were planted to ensure that the boxes have color throughout the winter months. Beneath the dirt are daffodil bulbs that will bloom bright ContinuEd on PAGE 5

adly, a beloved part of our St. Peter’s community, the Early Learning Center, closed at the end of 2023.

January 18, 2024 — BALDWIN HERALD

PERSON TO PERSON

The many forms of anxiety

ith so much going on in the world and our own lives, many of us feel tense, troubled, worried, and fearful. True, even though many of us live longer, healthier, more prosperous lives. So why all the anxiety? Anxiety is precipitated by what’s expected of us, what we expect from ourselves, how busy we are, how quickly we need to adapt to change, how often we deem ourselves lacking, and how horrific world events are. Few people today take it easy, chill out, relax, have a whatever outlook, or hang loose. What I hear instead is, I’m tense, I’m so busy, I’ve got to get this done, I’ve got no time to relax, I’m exhausted. Anxiety is many people’s constant companion. It can be experienced in various ways. See which of these hit home for you.

Generalized Anxiety — Welcome to the world of everyday worry where any occasion is an opportunity to be apprehensive. Anxious kids worry about not doing well in school. They’re nervous about what their friends think of them and whether they’ll measure up on the playing field. Adults worry about their

kids, careers, health, marriage, money, security, family, and friends. Worry takes up permanent residence in your brain when you’ve got generalized anxiety.

Panic Attacks —- Panic is a massive burst of anxiety that creates the sensation that you’re in an emergency, life-threatening situation. With your heart pounding, mind racing, and breathing labored, you may believe you’re having a heart attack. Panic attacks occur spontaneously or are triggered by specific situations, such as crowded stores, public speaking, or parties. If they occur frequently, people restrict themselves to safe places, a condition called agoraphobia.

tumor, your teen’s late and didn’t call so he must have gotten into an accident, your spouse is over-spending and won’t admit it. Even good times, like celebrations, vacations, or holidays, become magnets for worry as you zoom in on whatever could go wrong.

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Anticipatory Anxiety — Anticipating that something bad may happen in the future is something we all do from time to time. If you suffer from anticipatory anxiety, however, worrying about what will happen becomes a way of life. You worry that your headache is a brain

Phobias — Phobias are specific forms of fear, such as fear of flying or being trapped in an elevator. Social phobias are exceptionally debilitating, as they create intense anxiety about being with others. Phobic people do their best to avoid what they fear, leading to a limited, restricted existence. Obsessions and Compulsions — Obsessions are anx-

ious, intrusive, unwanted thoughts that stick in your mind. To calm down and rid yourself of these thoughts, people develop compulsions, which are must-do, repetitive, rigid actions, such as checking five times whether you turned off the lights, locked the door, or done enough. Compulsive behavior may help people feel

less anxious - but only for the moment. Turning your brain off anxiety autopilot is hard to do. If your anxiety is mild, you may loosen up by calming talking to yourself, saying “I’ll be okay; I don’t need to be perfect; I can turn to my friends for help.” Instead of thinking, it helps to take deep breaths, do yoga, meditate, listen to music, and do less, not more. If your anxiety is moderate or severe, you may need to learn additional skills in psychotherapy and/or take medication. Many anxious people feel guilty about doing either of these, believing that it’s a sign of weakness or failure. The opposite is typically true. Only when you have the courage to seek treatment will you be able to make the necessary changes to live a relaxed, happy, and enjoyable life. ©2024 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and author who specializes in helping people overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior. You can reach her at DrSapadin@aol.com or 516 791-2780. For additional articles, visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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BALDWIN HERALD — January 18, 2024 Courtesy Peter Budraitis

Legislator Debra Mule takes the oath of office, for her two-year term as legislator of the sixth legislative district, with her colleagues on Jan. 5.

Debra Mulé sworn in for fourth term as County Legislator Mulé will serve new communities in the newly drawn Sixth Legislative District By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé was sworn in for a new two-year term during the inaugural ceremonies held on Jan. 5. This is Mulé’s fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator and her first time representing the n e w l y d r aw n Sixth Le gislat ive D i s t r i c t . The district encompasses the communities of Baldwin, Roosevelt, South Hempstead, portions of Freeport, and portions of Oceanside. With her family, friends, and s u p p o r t e r s at the ceremony, Mulé and her minority caucus colleagues were DEBRa MulE sworn in by forNassau County mer Nassau legislator County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams. Mulé also concluded the ceremony by leading the audience in singing “God Bless America.” “Taking the oath of office for my fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator was a truly humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve for the next two years,” Mulé said. “I am ready to work with Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton, my legislative colleagues, and the residents of the Sixth District to meet the needs of our communities and build a path to

aking the oath of office for my fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator was a truly humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve for the next two years.

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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, middle, with Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin, left, and Legislator Seth Koslow, right, at the Inaugural Ceremony early this month. a brighter and more prosperous future for every Nassau resident.” Mulé said that she’s very excited to get the privilege to be a legislator again for another two years. These two-years will be different, as the newly apportioned district six will have the community of Roosevelt, which Mulé hasn’t served before. She already started getting familiar with the community by touring schools in Roosevelt and meeting with school district’s superintendent, along with the Board of Education president. On Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Public Library, Mulé will be hosting a Town Hall. This is an opportunity for residents to learn more about Mulé and for Mulé to learn more about the community. Mulé mentioned that she

will be sharing infor mation about future projects in Roosevelt. Mulé has already started working on projects in other communities in her district, such as the Kellogg House renovations. She said that renovations to the House’s interior will start soon. Mulé mentioned that she will also be looking for a way to bring back the Oakwood Beach Club. “It was nice to meet some of the new legislators, who I didn’t know on the Republican side,” Mulé said about the swearing in ceremony. “It was a very nice, festive, happy, optimistic atmosphere.” Mulé said that she hopes the positive environment at the inauguration will carry through into her term as legislator.

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Legislator Mulé with former Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams.

Debra Mulé will serve: All of Baldwin All of Roosevelt All of South Hempstead Portion of Freeport Portion of Oceanside — Ben Fiebert

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The Public Information Office at the Nassau County Police Department reported that a Baldwin woman was arrested with a DWI on Jan. 7 at 6:20 p.m. in Baldwin. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call for a DWI at Wendy’s located at 690 Sunrise Hwy. Officer activated their emergency lights and conducted an investigation. It was determined that Johanna Gonzalez, 39, was

driving under the influence. An eight-year-old female, two twelveyear-old males, and two thirteen-yearold females were inside the vehicle. The five juveniles were all released to relatives. Gonzalez is charged with Driving While Ability Impaired. She was arraigned on Jan. 8 at First District Court, Hempstead. — Ben Fiebert

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completion of the Complete Streets project, yellow in the spring. Keller said that Owens which addressed a 1.4-mile stretch of the Grand would continue to work on the planters using Avenue corridor, between Stanton Avenue and Merrick Road, and was finished last month. the remainder of the funding. Sections of the roadway have been “Tom’s name was given to me by reduced from four lanes to two, Rita Kavanaugh,” Keller said, referwith a center left-turn lane added, ring to the association’s former and it has been repaved and its trafpresident. “He helped so much with fic signals have been reconfigured. the Baldwin Community Garden” “This was all done while the — a beautification project that Complete Streets was finishing up added greenery to the hamlet’s in that area,” Keller said of the new streets a decade ago. project. “So come next spring and In a Facebook post, Keller said, summer, we should be seeing the “I have to give an extra shout out to new trees planted in that area, Tom Owens. He is one of the best, blooming along with flowers in the who has spent years doing beautifiplanters.” cation projects around Baldwin The goal, Keller explained, was with the Baldwin Chamber of Comto make the downtown more attracmerce.” tive to residents as well as those In 2013, Kavanaugh, then the driving through the community. association’s president, suggested She said she hoped the greenery creating a green space downtown, would draw more people to local and the Community Garden, 1980 businesses. Grand Ave., opened on June 21, MArguerite “As a Baldwin resident, it’s 2014. Owens has helped with its appealing to the eye,” Keller said of upkeep in the years since, along Keller the planters. “I’m excited to do any with other green projects in the vice president, improvement to Baldwin, and the community. Baldwin Civic downtown area is close to my “String lights were purchased, Association house, so I now obsessively drive by and the Baldwin Fire Department the planters just to look at them.” will be hanging those up from the The civic association, she said, will continue new posts,” Keller said of the newest additions. “If they look good, I have more money in the to look for more grant projects, and she added that the organization is open to suggestions budget for additional lights.” The timing of this project lines up with the from the community. Continued from page 1

fter many meetings, it was decided we would do a massive planting using old and new planters along Merrick and Grand.

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old planters were filled with new plants in a beautification project that took place from october to december.

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Baldwin dominating conference play By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

mAyA mOthERWAy East Rockaway Sophomore Basketball ALREADY IN HER third season on the varsity court, Motherway returned as the starting point guard for the Rocks and picked up where she left off when she averaged 13.6 points per game and earned All-County honors. She’s averaging 12.5 ppg so far this winter, including 25 against South Side Dec. 16, and is a major reason East Rockaway stands at 8-4 and seeks to contend for a county title. She also plays AAU travel ball with the Nassau Pride.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 18 Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey..................4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Long Beach ......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roslyn at Elmont ............................ 5 p.m. Gymnastics: North Shore at Wantagh ..................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Hewlett ........................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Long Beach at East Meadow .......... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at South Side ................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at Kennedy ........................ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka .................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Floral Park at Lynbrook ..............4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Floral Park................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence ................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wantagh at East Rockaway............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at Lawrence..................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Uniondale.................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Farmingdale ...............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ...................... 4 p.m.

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The Baldwin girls’ basketball team is rolling early on this season in its quest for a 10th straight county championship with the entire roster getting a taste of the success. A 62-24 win against Westbury Jan. 11 moved Baldwin to a 8-3 mark nearing the home stretch of the regular season. The dominant victory marked the fifth game where the Bruins have eclipsed 60 points and fourth where the margin of victory was above 25. “We’re a very deep team which is great because in a lot of our league games we get a chance to get everybody in the game,” said longtime head coach Tom Catapano. “It gives us a chance to really showcase all the players on our roster and it’s also great for morale.” The Westbury victory, which moved Baldwin to 5-0 in Conference AAA, featured a double-double from Ajeya Nicholas, who tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds. Sienna Hardy also had a strong game with 11 points and two steals. The day before the commanding Westbury win, Baldwin knocked off Oceanside, 67-41, aided by a 24-7 third quarter run. Payton Dulin and Chinaya Okogeri both chipped in 14 points while Toni Smith registered a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds.) Its closest conference game so far was a 61-47 win over Syosset Dec. 14. The Bruins had four players score in double figures: Dulin (16), Okogeri (15), Smith (11) and senior Renelle Grannum (10.) Dulin has helped quarterback the offense as a veteran point guard who has fielding multiple Division I college offers. Catapano has also been impressed with the play of Smith in the post. “She epitomizes what Baldwin girls basketball is all about with how tough and competitive she is,” Catapano said of the 5-foot-10 Smith. “She’s undersized, but what she lacks in size she makes up for with heart and effort.” Catapano has once again crafted a challenging non-league schedule as preparation for the postseason. Baldwin posted a

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Senior Renelle Grannum was one of Baldwin’s four double-digit scorers in its 61-47 victory at Syosset on Dec. 14. 53-48 win against Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem Catholic in the Slinky High School Showcase on Dec. 3 led by 24 points from Dulin. The Bruins were also given a competitive game by local Catholic school program Sacred Heart Academy in a 38-26 victory on Dec. 28 where Smith had a monster showing with 16 points and 15 rebounds. “We always try and get the girls in front of some college coaches and play some games that are really going to challenge us,” Catapano said. “It’s only going to help us get better and get ready for the playoffs.” Baldwin will travel to Oceanside for a rematch against the Sailors this Saturday

at noon. After a brief break for midterms, the Bruins will host Uniondale on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. and Freeport on Jan. 31 for a 6:30 p.m. tipoff. While Baldwin has captured nine straight county titles and repeated as Long Island champions last March, this year’s Bruins’ team is hoping to take an extra step by capturing the program’s first state championship since 2018. “I think they take pride in being the next group to try and fulfill that championship and bring it home to Baldwin,” Catapano said. “The tradition matters to them, but we have a long way to go and are just trying to get better every day.”

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Community banking is about more than just money By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

So many of us remember when our mother or father walked us to the bank, helping us open up that savings account for the very first time. The teller — more than patient — explaining why she’s taking that $10 bill from you, and where it’s going. Today, however, more people have never stepped inside a bank than those who have, taking advantage of technological conveniences. But that doesn’t mean your neighborhood bank is going away anytime soon. “Looking back, banking was an industry that probably didn’t change for 100 years,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, and a Herald Top Chief Executive Officer last year. “And then, once digital capabilities and a digital platform became available, it changed pretty quickly over a relatively short period of time.” Perez took over the Long Island portion of Bank of America in 2021, succeeding longtime president Bob Isaksen. Perez had already spent two decades with Bank of America, and was able to experience this massive paradigm shift firsthand. A number of other bank chains have consolidated and even closed branches. Bank of America, however, took a different approach.

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“We have what I would call a hightech, high-touch focus,” Perez said. “We’re going to operate our business based upon what our clients tell us they want from us, not necessarily what we want to do going forward.” And that means many prefer to do their typical banking while they’re relaxing on the couch, or in-between tasks while at work. Yet, there are other aspects of banking where that face-to-face still reigns supreme. “If they’re inquiring about a car loan, or a mortgage, or investing for their future, they really still want that high-touch experience,” Perez said. Bank of America still maintains more than 60 financial centers across Long Island, he says, not only keeping money accessible, but providing jobs for communities from employees who, themselves, like giving back. Last year, leading up to the holiday season, 1,200 local employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer service — the equivalent of 229 days. The local branches themselves have also invested nearly $10 million in local nonprofits over the last five years. “I think that, now more than ever, when you want to do business with a company, you want to have shared values,” Perez said. Perez himself remains active as a board member for Long Island Cares, and volunteers for a number of organi-

zations that include Island Harvest, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Catholic Charities, and United Way of Long Island. The bank has supported Perez by fronting $500,000 to Long Island Cares so it could open a satellite center in Hampton Bays. “It’s more about creating more of a sustainable future for Long Islanders, and focusing on workforce development,” Perez said. Moving that forward from a more corporate perspective is Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program. Celebrating 20 years, the philanthropic effort chooses two non-profits, and gives them $200,000 to cover general operating costs. “Most of them use (the funds) for expansion of existing services, to increase their reach, or to develop wraparound services for people that they serve,” Perez said. “We also take both the director and an emerging leader from the organization, and we invite them into a leadership program that provides growth and development training to prepare them for long-term success.” Banks have always been an integral part of any community, and Perez says he’s glad not even technology can change that. “Long Island is a special place,” he said. “The people that work here also live here, play here, raise their families

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Marc Perez was named president of Bank of America Long Island in 2021, succeeding longtime local leader Bob Isaksen. It’s a new day and age for banking on Long Island — and in America — but Perez says he’s ready for the future. here. There’s a deeper connection with the community here for our employees, and that’s why they’re so passionate about getting involved. And why I get involved.”

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Neighbors saddened by news of shut down hands.” Nicole said that maybe if the learning center offered a longer day program to prepare the children for kindergarten and provided the parents with all-day childcare, then the center may have been able to stay open. However, she ultimately believes that the closing was “just a product of the times.” Community member Nancy Lee also enrolled her three children in the center, responding on Facebook to the news of it closing as “sad.” “I was a little sad as I said, as all three of my kids attended the school,” Lee said. “And they (ELC) were a big part of the neighborhood and community.” Lee said that the center could have possibly hosted fundraisers to keep it from closing. “It’s tough nowadays,” Lee said. “Everything is just getting so expensive.” As an alternative, the Baldwin School District offers universal pre-K at Just Kids Early Childhood Lear ning Center, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. five days a week. To learn more about the program, visit BaldwinSchools. org/prek.

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shared memories of the program on Facebook. Baldwin resident Chelsea Nicole, whose daughter attended the learning center from 2018 to 2020, said she was sad to see the “wonderful school” close. Nicole also said she and her two sisters were enrolled in the school when it first opened. “ We we re h e a r t b ro ke n , ” Nicole said after they found out that the center would close. “I have two sisters, who are aged 24 and 28 and I’m 32. We all attended St. Peter’s ELC as well. So I couldn’t imagine sending my child anywhere else.” Nicole described how the school had shaped who they are today, and she said her sister was thankful for the friends that she made at the center. According to Nicole, the center provided small classes, and personable, loving teachers who treated the children like they were their own. “ELC was very safety conscious,” Nicole said. “My daughter also has a seizure disorder, and they accommodated her needs greatly. I was able to go back to work and feel that my daughter was safe and in good

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Say ‘bahhh” for Hempstead’s Mulchfest By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and who this year’s event would benefit. Mulchfests are events or programs organized in some communities where Christmas trees are collected from residents after the holiday season. Instead of discarding the trees as waste, they are recycled by tur ning them into mulch. The collected trees are chipped, and the resulting mulch is often used for various purposes, such as landscaping, gardening, or erosion control. The town’s Mulchfest took place at Baldwin Park on Jan. 13 and 14. Town of Hempstead workers took the trees from residents and then processed them to create mulch. Mulchfest is a sustainable way to repurpose Christmas trees and promote environmental conservation by reducing waste and providing a valuable resource for landscaping purposes. Supervisor Don Clavin announced this year’s event alongside Town of Hempstead council members Laura Ryder, Tom Muscarella and Dorothy Goosby and Town Clerk Kate Murray. And for the second year in a row, leftover mulch is given to Levy Park’s most famous residents — a heard of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Christmas trees, despite all their piney needles, are quite the delicacy for the goats. The original herd of goats was joined by new additions in 2023, as well as some sheep. “We’ve had such rewarding feedback from people — people who have one, either taken their Christmas tree and use it in their yard and repurposing it and doing what’s great from them,” Clavin said. “Or secondly, donating it right down here. These goats are treasured at the Levy preserve. Residents love to come down and say hi to them every morning.” Clavin said Pat’s Farms, a grocery store in North Merrick on Merrick Avenue, donated excess trees this year, and it did last year.

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Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve. “I want to thank all the residents because we do a lot of fun things in the Town of Hempstead, and this is definitely one,” Clavin added. “This is an opportunity for the residents who want to do something great environmentally, or give back to the community, and see a little joy — because it’s not just the goats that appreciate it.” If residents want to turn their trees into mulch for the goats, but were unable to attend the event, they can also bring them to Levy Park. During the winter, the park is open to 4:30 p.m. daily and weather permitting. It’s located at 1600 Merrick Road in Merrick. Clavin encouraged residents to make use of the park, and take in all it has to offer. “You’ll see residents down here year round,” he said. “You have beautiful views of the city, beautiful views of the water, and it’s part of the beauty of Long Island and most importantly, you can come visit the goats.”

Supervisor Don Clavin threw a tree into the back of a wood chipper.

The Levy preserve boasts walking trails, a kayak launch and the highest summit on the South Shore of Long Island. Its year-round residents include a herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Despite the piney needles, Christmas trees are safe for them to eat.

At the Mulchfest in Baldwin Park, Town of Hempstead employees took trees from residents. The event took place on Jan. 13 and 14.

The weather outside has been rather delightful By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

If you are wondering when the local area had measurable snowfall last, you would need to look all the way back to February of 2022. Almost two years has gone by since Nassau County received at least one inch of snow. The streak reached 700 days this past Monday. All of Long Island has been in a historic snow drought, with record low snowfall at local climate sites. “I chalk it up as one part natural variability, one part climate change,” Dominic Ramunni, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said. “We’ve certainly experienced mild winters with minimal snowfall before, but it’s undeniable the atmosphere continues to warm above historic levels.” Ramunni said it’s difficult to look at one specific event or season and declare climate change was the cause. However, he noted that climate change’s inevitable result is an increase in stronger, higher precipitation storms. Also, he mentioned that 2023 was the warmest year on record at Central Park and Islip’s climate stations. “It does have budgetary impacts,” Don Clavin, Town of Hempstead supervisor, said about the lack of snowfall. “Such as the purchase of sand or salt and we were

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Streak of no inch of snow within 24 hours reached 700 days early this week. able to cut back on that because we were able to preserve what we scored last year.” Clavin said that the safety that has resulted from this streak is the most important. With the decrease in snowfall comes the decrease in danger on the

roads. “It’s a win for not only budgetary wise, but also safety wise,” Clavin said. Clavin said that the Town starts preparing for the snow in October. He meets with snow removal crews and discusses

the equipment that is left in the stock. Due to the lack of use of the equipment, such as plows, Clavin said that his team is working diligently to maintain them. “I am fortunate that I have very seasoned staff that knows what needs to be done to maintain the fleet and be prepared,” Clavin said. The Town’s equipment is located in the Central Highway Yard in Roosevelt, Inwood, and Franklin Square. In total, there are over 200 pieces of equipment that prep the roads for any upcoming snowstorm. “For the snow lovers out there, it’s far too soon to write off this winter,” Rammuni said. “We are just entering the climatologically snowiest period of the year where Islip averages nearly 9 inches in January and another 10 inches in February, so plenty of winter to get through.” There are “several opportunities on the horizon that could finally put an end to our nearly snowless stretch,” Rammuni said in an email on Jan. 10. He said that the jet stream has been positioned in a way that has been bringing storm after storm into the area. Now, all that is needed is some cold air from Canada to enter the country. “I think odds are better than not that these players line up at least once or twice before the winter comes to a close,” Rammuni said.

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Local teens donate gifts to Mount Sinai Hundreds of toy drives occur every holiday season, collecting dozens of donations. Communities like to give back to those in need — whether it be through organizations like Toys for Tots, or to school drives that donate toys to children in hospitals. Holiday gift drives are usually geared towards younger children, and the donated items aren’t always suitable for teens. Sometimes, this is due to a lack of awareness that older children are in need of donations too, or a failure to understand what may be the best, age-appropriate gifts to donate. As a result, these drives often overlook teenagers. Olivia Silver and Jessica LaSalle, both juniors at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, are seeking to change that. With the help of the school’s Key Club, the 16-year-old girls wanted to do something to give back to kids their own age this holiday season. “We wanted to do some community service, especially during the holidays,” Silver said. “We felt like we wanted to give back to our community and everything — and we felt like the best way, with the theme of the holidays, was to give gifts back to people in the hospitals, since they’re in need during this time. We especially wanted to stick to teens, because we felt better giving back to people our own

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Olivia Silver, left, with AnnMarie DiFrancesca of Mount Sinai South Nassau, and Jessica LaSalle. Silver and LaSalle, both John F. Kennedy High School students, orchestrated a gift donation for teenagers in the hospital during the holidays. age, since we know more about that age and what people would want.” Key Clubs, which are part of the broader Kiwanis International, are student-led organizations that encourage leadership through serving others. The girls suggested the idea of donating gifts to teenagers at a Key Club meeting right before Thanksgiving, and everyone liked the idea. The club needed permission from the school to orchestrate a bake sale, in order to raise money to purchase the gifts, Silver and LaSalle explained. The

bake sale was approved a few weeks later, and it was held on Dec. 14. “At the bake sale, the Key Club members did help with that,” Silver said. “They did end up bringing in baked goods and everything. And it was pretty successful. A lot of people did bring things, and a lot of people were willing to give back as well, since they knew the cause.” The bake sale raised a little more than $200, and the following weekend the girls went out and purchased 40 gifts, for both boys and girls, at Five Below. The pur-

chased items included blankets, stuffed animals, coloring books, reusable cups, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, colored pencils and more. The week before Christmas, the girls brought the donations to Mount Sinai South Nassau, coordinating their efforts with AnnMarie DiFrancesca, director of the hospital’s Child Life program, who was happy to accept gifts for teens. “She explained that yeah — a lot of teenagers do get forgotten,” Silver said. “It’s mostly just toys for toddlers until elementary school. She was very happy that we were giving the gifts, and she was happy that it was directed towards teens.” Since the drive was a success, the girls expressed hope to organize it again next holiday season, and that the goodwill gesture will continue after they graduate. “It definitely felt good to work toward this,” Silver said. “We didn’t really know if it was going to be successful at all with the bake sale — we didn’t really know if that would work out, and it ended up working out. It shows how great the community around us is and how good people can be. It did motivate us.” LaSalle added, “It feels good to give back, especially to people who might be needing more during these times. Especially since they don’t always get things — and when they do, it might be stuff that is more childish for them. We thought about them, and their age, and what they would want specifically.”

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By JORDAN VALLONE

Examining the past to usher in the future By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In a bold move to confront the historical stains of slavery and institutional racism that have been baked into the very fabric of everyday life, New York is now set to become the third state behind California and Illinois to establish a statewide task force dedicated to determining how the how the state can go about paying reparations as a means to address the enduring legacy of racial injustice. Late last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that empowers this commission to study not only the history of slavery, which has been outlawed in New York since 1827, but also its long lasting impacts, studying how this level of racism has spilled over into different areas of life such as housing discrimination, environmental racism, biased policing, the war on drugs, income inequality, and the mass incarceration of Black New Yorkers statewide. “In acknowledging New York’s history, we confront the high cost of racial injustices,” said State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who was a lead sponsor of the bill. “By Gov. Hochul signing into effect the Reparations & Remedies Commission, New York State will empower communities to actively participate in shaping the essential path forward toward unity and healing. Reparations

lay the groundwork for a future where all New Yorkers can thrive and prosper.” The legislation creates a commission of nine members “who are especially qualified to serve by virtue of their expertise, education, training, or lived experience,” that will examine slavery “and its lingering negative effects on people currently living in the State of New York,” according to the governor. “In New York, we like to think we’re on the right side of this. Slavery was a product of the South, the Confederacy,” Hochul continued, “it is hard to embrace the fact that our state also flourished from that slavery. It’s not a beautiful story, but indeed it is the truth.” Before the American Revolution, there were more enslaved Africans in New York City than in any other except Charleston, South Carolina. At the time, the population of enslaved Africans accounted for 20 percent of New York’s population, according to the governor’s office. “We are continuing our efforts to right the wrongs of the past by acknowledging the painful legacy of slavery in New York,” Hochul said, “this commission acknowledges the horrific injustice of slavery and will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue to have in the present day.” Justin Brown, a community activist of

Uniondale who was a candidate in the 2021 Nassau County Clerk race, said he commends Hochul for her stance. “I think that when we have leaders and people that are advocating on behalf of a group of individuals who we have not had the representation and have been mainly advocating for themselves, it is always a great thing to see.” Brown says this is a great first step and is hopeful that the commission will come back with a good plan, but also acknowledges that this task force is not going to erase racism entirely, adding more needs to be done down the road to ensure equity is achieved. “It’s an everlasting question, ‘how can we right those wrongs,’” Brown said, “even today we still face racism in everyday life, whether people realize it or not, there are everyday obstacles that have been put in place for us to ensure that we are not able to get ahead in certain areas. We have to look at those kinds of things and take steps to ensure we eliminate these obstacles for future generations.” Back in May 2023, the task force examining reparations in California released its final report with more than 115 recommendations on how the state should compensate those harmed by slavery and its “historical atrocities.” Recommendations in that report, comprising of more than 1,000 pages, includes a formal apology on behalf of the state of California to the descendants

of enslaved people and provides recommendations for reforms surrounding health care, housing, education and criminal justice, among other areas, and outlined payments that could reach over $1.2 million per person. The work of Illinois’s reparations commission is still ongoing, with public meetings scheduled for this year. In the meantime, New York’s commission is to submit its findings and recommendations in one year after its first meeting date. There are currently no further details on whether New York will plan to distribute these reparations, if approved by the commission, in cash or another form of currency such as housing. But not everyone is thrilled about the possibility of the state using public funds to repay the descendants of enslaved people. A 2021 Pew Research survey showed 77 percent of Black Americans support reparations, as opposed to only 18 percent of white Americans. State Senate Republican Leader, Rob Ortt, said in a statement that he believes New York’s recommendations will be “unrealistic,” come at an “astronomical cost” to all New Yorkers, and further divide people in a country already ripped in half, calling the task force a “costly and divisive commission.” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman did not respond to any request for comment by press time.

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These winter days, as the wind howls around us, are a reminder that home is sometimes the best place to be. So settle in for some comfy nesting, and find inspiration in the kitchen. Then gather everyone ‘round for conversation and a great meal. Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. By using natural ingredients and relying on veggies and lean proteins, you can create many tempting meals that are tasty and healthful. The potato, for example, can be used as a starting point for something creative. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Try these recipes for inspiration.

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• 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups water • 1 1/3 cups Zinfandel wine • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 beef bouillon cubes • 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans • 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. Return ribs to the pan. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings.

Potato Lasagna

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 egg white • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided • 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided • 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Turkey Green Bean Chili with Cheesy Corn Fritters

• 1 pound ground turkey breast • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Cut green beans Corn Fritters • 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix • 1 large egg, beaten • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen • 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat in a large pot for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans. Serve with Cheesy Corn Fritters. For corn fritters, combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and cheese in a large bowl. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200 F oven while cooking the remaining batches.

One of those rare talents who translates easily from the stage to television and the big screen, Tom Papa is now doing his ‘thing’ on his ‘Good Stuff’ tour. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is clearly one of the top comedic voices around. 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, among other endeavours. 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 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. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Puppy Pals Live Madison Theatre goes to the dogs with Puppy Pals Live. From shelters to showbiz, the canine cast of mostly rescue dogs will have everyone smiling at their hilarious antics. As seen on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. These pooches, guided by their human handlers, perform challenging and comical tricks as they show everyone who’s really the boss. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, all ages will enjoy seeing the fur fly. Watch these ‘performers’ do amazing tricks and athletic feats, big air stunts, backflips, climbing a ladder, jumping rope, even dance and comedy antics. The audience also has an opportunity to get involved, and maybe even step up on the stage jump in the action with man’s best friend. It’s a howling good time for all. Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $15$30. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. As a respected cultural ambassador, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the UK’s most in-demand orchestra and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-2022, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Her debut album on Decca Classics, “Romance — the Piano Music of Clara Schumann,” drew popular and critical acclaim, entering the UK classical charts at No. 1. The program includes Debussy’s “Danse, L. 69” (orch. Ravel), Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets are start at$45; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

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.

Once Upon and Island: Caribbean BBQ Join Chef Brian Collins for a cooking demonstration at Baldwin Public Library, Saturday, Feb. 3, noon-1:30 p.m. He’ll share howtos of preparing Jerk Chicken, Cuban Style Pulled Pork, Rice and pigeon peas, and Caribbean slaw. Registration required. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 223-6228 for more.

On exhibit 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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‘Parallel Perspectives’ 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.

See some winter birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park, in Wantagh, Sunday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 4679498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. 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.

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.

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) 7052434 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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Afternoon of laughs Plaza Theatrical hosts a new edition of the 50+ Comedy Tour, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy hilarious laughter and outrageous fun featuring some of the best comedians working today with one thing in common — they’re all over age 50. Chase away winter blues with sidesplitting comedy from a lineup of top comedians on the stand-up circuit, at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $30, $25 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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.

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Enjoy a movie on Baldwin Public Library’s big screen, Friday, Jan. 19, 1-4 p.m. Tony Award-winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the new original comedy “Theater Camp” as Amos and Rebecca Diane, lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. Clueless tech-bro Troy (Jimmy Tatro) arrives to run the property into the ground. Amos and Rebecca-Diane band together with staff and students to stage a masterpiece, and keep their beloved summer camp afloat. PG-13. 2385 Grand Ave. For more information, visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 223-6228.

Vic Vincent Group performs, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2-3 p.m., at Baldwin Public Library. Hear a tribute to Buddy Holly, The Four Seasons, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Ritchie Valens, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Bee Gees, Johnny Cash, the Carpenters, the Beatles, Elvis, and more. Tickets required. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 223-6228 for more.

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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 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23 day of January, 2024, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: BALDWIN GRAND AVENUE (TH 570/23) East Side -

NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at the south curbline of Atlantic Avenue, south for a distance of 227 feet. BELLMORE WINTHROP AVENUE (TH 553/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of First Place, south for a distance of 52 feet. ELMONT LEIGHTON ROAD (TH 589/23) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 10 feet east of the east curbline of Bieling Road, then east for a distance of 74 feet. BEILING ROAD (TH 589/23) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 17 feet north of the north curbline of Leighton Road, then north for a distance of 100 feet. FRANKLIN SQUARE WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting 111 feet west of the west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 153 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 365 feet west of the west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 104 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Daffodil Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Daffodil Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet. FENWORTH BOULEVARD (TH 580/23)North Side NO PARKING - starting at a point opposite the west curbline of Cleveland Street, east for a distance of 25 feet. ROOSEVELT EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 582/23)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for a distance of 181 feet. (NR)ROCKVILLE CENTRE PERSHING BOULEVARD(TH 554/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Waterview Drive, west for a distance of 35 feet. WATERVIEW DRIVE (TH 554/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Pershing Boulevard, south for a distance of 33 feet. UNIONDALE CHESTER STREET (TH 567/23) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 84 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Boulevard, then north for a distance of 74 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING

OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: BALDWIN GRAND AVENUE (TH 196/65) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at the south curbline of Atlantic Avenue, south for a distance of 144 feet. (Adopted 6/15/65) FRANKLIN SQUARE WASHINGTON STREET (TH 209/92) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME Sstarting 110 feet west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 70 feet. (Adopted 2/23/93) ROOSEVELT EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 393/10)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 162 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for a distance of 26 feet. (Adopted 1/11/11) EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 538/17)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet west of the south curbline of Park Avenue, then west for a distance of 85 feet. (Adopted 3/6/18) UNIONDALE LENOX AVENUE (TH 436/23) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 573 feet north of the north curbline ofBraxton Street, north for 68 feet, then west for 30 feet, then south for 40 feet. (Adopted 11/21/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144299

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23 day of January, 2024, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE

NEWBRIDGE ROAD - west side, starting at a point 113 feet north of the north curbline of Howell Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-587/23) ELMONT LEHRER AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 70 feet south of the south curbline of Steele Street, south for a distance of 17 feet. (TH-581/23) SUN AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 89 feet east of the east curbline of Meacham Avenue, east for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-585/23) NR) FLORAL PARK 239TH STREET - west side, starting at a point 39 feet north opposite the northeast curbline of Ontario Road, north for a distance of 13 feet. (TH-583/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE NORBAY STREET - north side, starting at a point 465 feet west of the west curbline of Scherer Boulevard, west for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-586/23) NORTH BALDWIN KINGSTON AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 39 feet south of the south curbline of Schuman Place, south for a for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-461/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144302

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/24/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 37/24. BALDWIN Stefania Adney, Renewal of grant to use part of premises for nonpermitted accessory use to maintain home occupation (cake decorator)., N/s Cherrywood Dr., 254.73’ E/o Bertha Dr., a/k/a 957 Cherrywood Dr. N.C.P.C. Local determination.

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RE-ADVERTISEMENTS: 2:00 P.M. 656/23. BALDWIN - Erika James, LLC, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front yard setback on Fishermans Rd., rear yard, relocate & elevate existing dwelling with garage on a lesser lot; variance, lot area for proposed 2-family dwelling., N/W cor. Fishermans Rd. & Harbor St. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction. 657/23. BALDWIN - Erika James, LLC, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, construct 3-story dwelling with garage, deck & roofed over open porch., E/s Harbor St., 150’ S/o Lincoln St. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction. 658/23. BALDWIN - Erika James, LLC, Variances, lot area, front yard setback on Fishermans Rd., relocate & elevate existing dwelling & garage for proposed 2family dwelling., N/W cor. Fishermans Rd. & Harbor St., a/k/a 709 Fishermans Rd. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144280 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1, Plaintiff, Against SANDRA ST. HILAIRE, EVENS ST. HILAIRE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/20/2019, 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 2/27/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 2321 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin, New York 11510, 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 Township of Baldwin, County of Nassau State of New York. Section 54 Block 100 Lot 222 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $443,265.43 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-000464 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. Peter Famighetti, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/21/23 File Number: 16-301647 SH 144314

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, V. FARELLE TONY AS ADMINISTRATOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE BERRY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 4, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and FARELLE TONY AS ADMINISTRATOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE BERRY, 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 February 21, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 810 WALLACE AVENUE, NORTH BALDWIN A/K/A BALDWIN, NY 11510: Section 0036, Block 00438-00, Lot 00437-00440: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003287/2012. Heather D. Crosley, 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. 144318 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST DAISY SARJU, ROWAN SARJU, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 11, 2023, 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 January 30, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 761 North William Street, North Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 181, Lot 127. Approximate amount of judgment $179,532.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608108/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter J. Famighetti, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002340 78504 143936

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Q. I wanted to add on to the den on the side of my house. The den has been there since 1930. The problem I’m having is that if I want to make the addition so that it’s in alignment with the current den, the side distance to my property line is too close, by 12 inches, according to my building department. They say that I have to match the code requirement that was adopted in 1938, so instead of having a straight wall going all the way back, I either need to make a jog in the wall or go for a zoning variance. It just doesn’t make sense. I’m not adding a monster-sized addition, just 10 feet by 10 feet on the side of my house, behind tall hedges. My neighbor doesn’t mind, so what can I do about this?

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A. Not much, except decide whether you want a ridiculous-looking room with a jog in the wall or want to spend the money and time to go through the zoning variance process. When I see cases like this, I understand the intent of the law, but not the “spirit” of the law. The intent is to prevent the construction of buildings too close to a properonte eeper ty line, based on historical catastrophes such as the London fire and the Chicago fire, both of which saw hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed, mainly because of their closeness to one another and their ability to burn easily. We live in a modern age in which materials have been tested, analyzed, certified and regulated to limit flame spread, and communities have been set up with strict guidelines to leave spaces between buildings for safety and appearance. But knowing, or not remembering, this, communities may invoke the strictness of the law like a stern punishment, or look at the separate conditions and merits of each case, deciding that your straight wall versus a jogged wall isn’t going to hurt anyone and, being located on the side or behind your house, isn’t going to detract from the character of the community. Some building departments have been given the flexibility to make these decisions, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and have the authority to give approval for minor issues. Some municipalities have even gone so far as to pass ordinances allowing the discretion of building departments to allow for the alignment of built structures, previously approved, on the first story. It makes sense not to put homeowners through an unnecessary hearing process, sometimes costing thousands of dollars and many months of delay, just so they can have a straight wall. Allowing alignment with a previously approved part of a building isn’t the same as having a flammable wall too close to a property line or another building. In the long run, a variance will be worth it. Otherwise the weird wall shift won’t be understood or be beneficial to you. Good luck!

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hile I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. It took me at least a month or so to realize that when I woke up in the morning, I could go back to sleep if I wanted pETER to. I didn’t have to catch a plane to KinG Washington or be in my district office in Massapequa Park for an earlymorning constituent meeting. Some friends suggested early on that I write about my experiences in Congress and what I witnessed — the historic, the exhilarating and the tragic. I gave it some thought, but decided to let my brain settle for a while before trying to make sense of what I had seen and whom I had met. But the more I thought

about it, the more I realized that in order to understand where I had been, I had to look back on how I got there, and how those earlier experiences influenced how I approached and dealt with the challenges I faced and the people I encountered. Mine is no rags-toriches tale. But it was an improbable journey that took me from the blue-collar, working-class neighborhoods of Sunnyside and St. Albans, Queens, to the halls of Congress and Oval Office meetings at the White House. From loading freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side to flying on Air Force One with three presidents. From grammar school classrooms crammed with 70 kids to Notre Dame Law School. I went from working in a law firm on Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, across the street from where the World Trade Center twin towers were being built, to being at ground zero with President Bush days after the Sept. 11 attacks, as those still-smoldering towers lay in ruins, a burial site for almost 3,000 innocent people. From traversing the minefields of Nassau County and

New York politics to dealing with world statesmen and dictators. From listening to my Irish immigrant grandmother describe the Irish struggle against British rule, in which her brother was imprisoned, to working with President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought that 800-year struggle to an end. From being an altar boy in Queens to leading the American congressional delegation to the installation of Pope Benedict in Vatican City. Early last year, I decided it was time to start writing. Attempting to describe the improbability of this journey that took me so far from where I began, and was neither planned nor predetermined, prompted me to title my proposed memoir “The Road to God Knows Where,” from the Irish rebel song “On the One Road.” Now I’m about 60,000 words into it. Ironically, considering Israel’s current war for survival, the chapter I’m just completing focuses on being in Jerusalem as part of a congressional delegation in August 1993, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed us that Isra-

’m 60,000 words into a biography with no ending in sight, but an appropriate title.

el had reached a historic agreement with Yasir Arafat and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led weeks later to Rabin’s famous handshake with Arafat on the White House lawn, orchestrated by Clinton, creating the mood and belief that peace was inevitable. Unfortunately, of course, the chapter will conclude with Rabin’s tragic assassination just two years later. As I write more, the easier the words seem to flow. To make real progress, though, I’ll have to block out time for concentrated writing instead of just writing spasmodically when time allows. I also want to make sure that I do justice not only to the events I’ve lived through and witnessed, but, more important, the people who have been such an important part of my journey. Not just the world leaders, but also those close to me. My mother, father, brother and sister. My wife, Rosemary, our son, Sean, our daughter, Erin, and our two grandchildren. Also, the close friends who urged me to write and continue to encourage me. As to where this will lead? Only God knows where. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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n this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. At the outset of her State of the State address, Hochul made it clear to the 212 members of the Legislature that all of the federal JERRY Covid money had been spent, and if KREMER they had any plans to spend billions more of it, the cupboard was bare. Despite her warnings, there is no doubt that she will be bombarded by the Legislature with multiple requests for money that the state doesn’t have. Hochul made numerous proposals, but I’ll try to single out a few that are worth discussing. Currently, there is a

great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, but few organizations are doing in-depth research into its best uses. The governor has proposed a first-in-the-nation $275 million consortium that aims to leverage public and private-sector research into this very complex subject. Over the years, New York state has spent billions on economic development, but there have been few major success stories for any governor to brag about. Thanks to a Biden administration program, the state is getting a $5 billion grant that will be used for a major chip manufacturing plant in central New York, which will provide 10,000 jobs, and possibly more. The state will help advance that program, which may attract other job opportunities. One of the governor’s priorities that ran into heated opposition last year was her housing program. She had suggested that local zoning be overridden, and that thousands of units of new housing be built without community input. The proposal drew heated opposition from elected officials, and Hochul wisely

dropped the suburban portion of the plan. This time around, she focused on incentives for New York City housing, which is more likely to generate support. This past year, there was a lot of discussion of the issue of New Yorkers leaving the state for other places to live. There’s no doubt that high taxes have driven quite a few people to Florida and Texas, which have no income tax. But Hochul discussed a new state survey that shows that many New Yorkers are moving to Connecticut and New Jersey as well, where they can find affordable housing. That applies especially to places like Long Island, where many young people can’t afford to live. It’s no secret that New York, like many other states, has failed to provide enough support services for people with emotional issues. This is especially true for our young people who suffer from problems created by social media. The governor announced a number of programs that will offer more services for troubled adults and high school students. Many of the crimes we read

he governor used her State of the State address to detail the future as she sees it.

about involve people released from state or city institutions with no after-care. This headache goes back as far the early 1980s, and at least for now, there is a promise for more state action. In her address, Hochul took the opportunity to boast about the large amount of funding that has been devoted to the suburbs. Topping the list is last year’s $2 billion in education aid, which helped keep school taxes from rising in many districts. She also reminded her audience about the millions being spent on such roadways as the Long Island Expressway and others that have been repaved. All in all, Hochul did a great job in her second opportunity to meet the Albany establishment since she was elected in her own right. There is no doubt that the road ahead will be bumpy, because the Legislature has its own priorities. But the State of the State was her chance to shine, and she succeeded in enhancing her standing with taxpayers. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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he political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it. There have been some extraordinary debate moments. “I want you to know I will not make age an issue of this campaign,” President Ronald Reagan, who was 73 at the time, said in his 1984 debate with the younger Walter Mondale. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Then there was U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, running to become vice president in 1988, responding to his upper chamber colleague Dan Quayle, who had compared himself to John F. Kennedy. “I served with Jack Kennedy,” Bentsen told George H.W. Bush’s running mate. “I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” Good or bad, memorable or forgotten, political debates are a vital thread knitting our democratic landscape together.

Letters Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time To the Editor: American Jewry and Israel, America’s closest ally, need friends and fierce advocates in Congress, especially now. Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time. Tom’s demonstrated commitment to supporting Israel, his deep understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, and his fearlessness in defending the Jewish state — including against antisemites in his own party — is exactly what we need right now. All these essential characteristics were evident in Suozzi’s very first speech on the floor of Congress, seven years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017. The then newly elected congressman condemned the recently passed United Nations Resolution 2334, which declared that all of Israel’s presence outside its pre-1967 borders was illegal, that Jewish control of the Kotel was illegal, that Jewish sovereignty in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City was illegal, and that Jewish juris-

They help voters get to know candidates and what they stand for. Debates force them to be held accountable for statements or positions they have taken. And they allow us to assess the candidates’ character, completely unfiltered. Most of all, debates show that we, as Americans, can disagree with one another, but do so in a civil way that leads to solutions rather than conflict. These forums are the very essence of listening to all sides of an issue, hearing how people stand, and then coming to our own conclusions — as well as deciding on the person we want to represent us in voicing our beliefs. In just a few weeks — on Feb. 13 — voters across the North Shore of Long Island and parts of Queens will elect a new member of Congress to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos. The vote will cap a special election race between the former Democratic holder of Santos’ seat, Tom Suozzi, and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi is pushing for more debates, according to published reports. Pilip, however, fewer. At this point, there is just one debate scheduled between the two, and it hap-

pens mere days before actual Election Day. That means the thousands of people who chose to vote early will not have a chance to hear the two candidates debate the issues. Debates have perhaps never been more vital than in this race, just 15 months after voters elected Santos, a man they later discovered they knew nothing about. It is crucial that voters get to know Suozzi and Pilip, what their positions are and how they would represent their constituents. There’s no such thing as too many debates, at least not in this race. It’s great that both Suozzi and Pilip have been accessible to the media — both, for example, have agreed to individually sit down with the Herald to take questions from our reporters — but nothing compares to being on stage and taking your case straight to the people whose votes you want. We can’t have another George Santos situation. We urge Suozzi and Pilip to debate. Be civil. Share ideas. Disagree. And give all of us everything we need to make the most informed decision we can on Feb. 13.

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he debt of developing countries is at “crisis” levels, the World Bank said recently. A story in The New York Times on Dec. 16 was headlined, “The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken.” “The foundational ideology — later known as the ‘Washington Consensus’ — held that prosperity depended on unhindered trade, deregulation and the primacy of private investment,” the article explained. “Nearly 80 years later, the global financial archimeL tecture is outdated, dysfunctional GUrtov and unjust.” Indeed, the world is awash in government debt, led by the United States, Japan and China, which together account for about half the total. But great powers have many options for handling indebtedness. Small, economically weak countries do not. The Washington Consensus reflects American and European economic predominance — not just World Bank and International Monetary Fund leadership, but also the U.S. Treasury Department and the global network of financial centers that stretches from New York and Chicago to Frankfurt and Zur-

ich. Predominance means the ability to dictate terms of loans. Over many years, World Bank and IMF decisions have aimed to condition loans to poor and middle-income countries on their openness to private investment, free trade, and deregulation of state-run agencies — roads, railways, banks, key industries. Openness translates to opportunities for Western capital to penetrate developing-world economies, often resulting in the hollowing out, if not the elimination, of private and state-owned businesses. Large borrowers also face high interest rates. To ensure repayment, the World Bank and IMF preach austerity: Governments should slash social welfare programs to pay down their debt. Any family deeply in debt would understand the terrible choice facing those governments: Stay on good terms with the bankers by eliminating or reducing subsidies to the poor for food, health care, and fuel. Consequently, António Guterres, United Nations secretary general, said in the Times article: “Even the most fundamental goals on hunger and poverty have gone into reverse after decades of progress.” The global debt crisis isn’t a new problem, just one that is surging again.

As the Times explained, “Pounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, spiking food and energy prices related to the war in Ukraine, and higher interest rates, lowand middle-income countries are swimming in debt and facing slow growth.” Meanwhile, China has made billions of dollars in loans to poor countries that cannot possibly be repaid. China proclaims that its loans come without demands for austerity and with lower interest rates. But recipients may have to pay the loans back with access to ports and rail lines, extraction of mineral and other resources, use of Chinese labor, environmental damage, and adherence to Chinese policy views on, for example, human rights and Taiwan. The debt crisis is one symptom of a development crisis, in which far too many countries do not have the financial resources to support decent living conditions. Moreover, these countries are often the victims of rich countries’ behavior, as in the case of climate change. As one source pointed out, the richest 1 percent of the world’s population, 80 million people, account for about half of global carbon emissions, while the poorest 50 percent, 3.9 billion people, account for about 8 percent of carbon emissions. The typical solution to the debt prob-

ar too many countries don’t have the resources to support decent living conditions.

Letters diction over holy sites such as the Cave of Machpelah, in Hebron — where tradition holds that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah are buried — was illegal. In that brief but impactful speech, Suozzi eviscerated the U.N. resolution’s wrongful notion that Jewish life in the eternal Jewish homeland was an obstacle to peace. Rather, as Tom stated that day, the obstacle to peace was “anti-Israel terrorism.” The fact that he chose to stand up for Israel on Day One of his congressional career is a testament to his genuine and heartfelt commitment. Of all the issues on which he campaigned; of all the issues that he and his supporters cared about; of all the governmental and political forces and pressures pushing and pulling him to make a statement about this or that, Suozzi devoted his first speech in that hallowed chamber to defending the safety and security of the Jewish state. He did so despite the fact that it was a prior Democratic administration that declined to veto the U.N. resolution, thus letting it reach the Security Council for a vote in the first place. This tells us that Tom will not back down, will not relent, and will not look the other way when Israel is unjustly singled out, maligned and attacked. Tom marshaled the evidence, and deployed his understanding of government

lem has been to give developing countries seats at the table where decisions are made. That might help if the major players, starting with the U.S., were ever persuaded to reduce their voting power. Even then, it is the loan conditions — the amount of money available, the high interest rates and terms of repayment — that would still depend on the good graces of the major financial institutions. And those institutions, to put it mildly, don’t believe in being charitable. The Times story failed to report on bottom-up approaches to development in the human interest. Giving aid or loan relief means dealing with governments that may be corrupt, excessively bureaucratic and incompetent, dominated by the military, and authoritarian — in any of these cases, giving low priority to human security. Channeling funds to non-governmental organizations with experience in promoting human development is far more likely to help than providing unworthy governments with debt relief. There are plenty of grass-roots development programs that work — for example, in microfinance. The real choice for international financial organizations is, do you want to bail out governments, or empower people? Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is professor emeritus of political science at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest.

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and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to clearly demonstrate that he took the job seriously and would continue to deliver. We need a representative in Congress who believes in the fundamental right of the Jewish people to self-determination and security, and who has proven that he will show up prepared and able to work every lever of government to get results. Tom has the knowledge of how government works, the relationships on both sides of the aisle, and the understanding of our issues to get the job done. He has continued to be one of Israel and American Jewry’s fiercest advocates, fighting for unconditional aid for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, condemning antisemitic comments by Democratic colleagues like Ilhan Omar, passing bipartisan legislation to sanction the terrorist use of human shields, and even traveling to Israel as recently as December to support Israel and Jews throughout the world during this difficult time. Governing is hard. For American Jewry and America’s closest ally, Israel, Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time, for the right place. That place is the United States Congress. RORY LANCMAN Great Neck Rory Lancman is a former member of the Assembly and the New York City Council.

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