Baldwin Herald 04-04-2024

Easter bunny hops into town

On the eve of Easter Sunday, Londyn Dewar and Olivia Rafferty met with the Easter bunny. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Gearing up for autism walk at Baldwin

Hangout One Happy Place annual event aims to raise awareness

By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

April is Autism Awareness Month, which means the Baldwin-based Hangout One Happy Place is preparing for its annual walk to mark the occasion.

Standing at the forefront of autism advocacy, the nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the neurological and developmental disorder and foster community support during the walk, to be held at Baldwin Harbor Park, at 3232 Grand Ave., beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.

“When we do our autism walk, the young adults are running the show,” Angela Lucas,

founder of Hangout One Happy Place, said. “They are out, front and center, in front of everyone.”

Hangout serves as a safe space for children, teens and young adults with autism to socialize and participate in a range of activities. World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annual on April 2.

Lucas has worked with many of them during her 16 years in the Baldwin School District’s special education department, first as a lunch monitor then as teacher’s aide. She founded the organization in 2019, and the following year, she was named the Baldwin Herald’s Person of the Year.

The walk for autism is the organization’s flag-

Keeping Tyler McKenzie’s memory alive

By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Though Tyler McKenzie attended schools outside Baldwin, including West Hollow Middle School and Half Hollow Hills High School East in Dix Hills, his heart remained in his hometown, where he began his education at Milburn Elementary School.

HTyler’s parents, Marc and Zea McKenzie, are now preparing for the Tyler McKenzie Memorial Fund’s second annual T-Mac’s 5K Run and Memorial Walk this Saturday, after a successful first year that celebrated their son while raising awareness for cancer research.

$30,000 for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Registration is $35, but will increase to $40 on race day.

“He wanted to become an advocate for young cancer patients, to help them through it, because he always had a very positive attitude: ‘We’re going to fight this, we’re going to push through this,’” Zea McKenzie said of her son. “So when he passed, we knew immediately what we wanted to do.”

e always felt a real kinship with Baldwin.

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Tyler was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer, translocation renal cell carcinoma, in 2016, when he was 22. He died on Aug. 12, 2022, at age 28.

The run and walk will be held at Baldwin Harbor Park, on Grand Ave, at 10 a.m. More than 300 runners and walkers took part in the inaugural event, which raised over

The beneficiary for this year’s event will be the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

“The run became a way of honoring him,” said Zea, who now lives with Marc in Randolph, New Jersey. “He was my biggest cheerleader, so I knew that it would be something he would give me a thumbs up.”

Though he wasn’t a runner, Zea said, Tyler was a sports fanatic, and had an impressive memory for basketball and football statistics. As a youngster he had played in the Bald-

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Buttercup takes the stage at Baldwin High

Baldwin High School’s drama production embarked on an enchanting journey with their latest production, as students brought William Goldman’s novel “The Princess Bride” to life on stage from March 21-23.

Set against the backdrop of the fictional country of Florin, “The Princess Bride” follows the captivating story of Buttercup, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she is kidnapped by a band of outlaws. Filled with adventure, romance, and humor, the play promises to transport audiences to a world where true love knows no bounds.

— Hernesto Galdamez

Canyon Zito played as Westley, the love interest of Buttercup who began as a farmhand working for Buttercup’s family. The two eventually fall in love.

Tim Baker/Herald photos The cast of ‘Buttercup.’

Baldwin High School junior Mikayla Rodriguez as Princess Buttercup.

Cornelius Johnson as Inigo Montoya, a swordsman seeking revenge for his father’s murder.

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Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)

According to the New York State Bar Association, “medical aid in dying is a medical practice that has been adopted in ten US jurisdictions (WA, MT, VT, CA, CO, D.C., HI, ME, NJ, NM) that allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request from their doctor a prescription for medication they can decide to self-ingest to die peacefully in their sleep.” New York’s MAID law will be considered by the legislature this year.

Protections in the proposed law include (1) a requirement that two physicians confirm the person is terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less months to live, (2) the individual is informed of palliative care and hospice options, (3) there is a mandatory mental health evaluation if either physician has any concerns about the person’s mental capacity, (4) the request be in writing witnessed by two people, neither of whom stand to benefit from the person’s estate, and (5) anyone attempting to coerce a person will face criminal prosecution.

MAID is inextricably tied to hospice and palliative care, of which a core value is patient dignity and autonomy. New York ranks last in the country for hospice utilization due to health providers failing to provide information and counseling on these end of life options. Options will now be required to be discussed under a provision requiring “informed consent”.

Public and organizational support for MAID is widespread.

Gallup reports that 74% of US adults believe that doctors should be allowed to end the life of a patient with an incurable disease “by some painless means”. By a margin of 50% to 26% New York physicians support MAID. Taking into account the sensibilities of those health professionals who oppose MAID (formerly known as “physician assisted suicide”) on moral or religious grounds, by allowing them to opt out without penalty, the proposed law will offer an end to needless end of life pain and suffering for countless New Yorkers.

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Jinaraya Khan of Baldwin was sentenced up to 18 years in prison for the crash that killed Scott Freeman while driving under the influence in May 2022.

Jinaraya Khan of Baldwin sentenced for DWI crash

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the sentencing of a Baldwin woman to up to 18 years in prison for a fatal high-speed crash that occurred in May 2022 on March 27, claiming the life of Scott Freeman, 66.

Jinaraya Khan, 33, pleaded guilty on December 18, to charges including Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Assault in the Second Degree, and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.

Freeman of Baldwin, was struck by Khan’s vehicle while making a left turn onto Grand Avenue. Khan’s BMW X3 collided with Freeman’s Toyota Corolla at a speed of 96 miles per hour, despite the 35 mph speed limit.

Khan remained at the crash site until her arrest by Nassau County Police Department officers. Analysis of Khan’s

blood alcohol content revealed a .25 percent, three times the legal limit.

“Scott Freeman was a hard-working and kind man who had dreams of retiring to the south in a year’s time,” Donnelly wrote in a news release. “Those dreams came to a to a tragic end when just down the street from his home in Baldwin, Jinaraya Khan struck his vehicle at 96 miles an hour and killed him as he drove to work. The defendant was so intoxicated that she remained more than three times the legal limit for alcohol 40 minutes after the crash. Drunk driving destroys lives. It cost Scott Freeman his life and the defendant her freedom. Our thoughts remain with Scott’s family and friends as they continue to mourn his loss.”

— Hernesto Galdamez

Nassau police seek answers on burglary in Baldwin

An unknown man allegedly entered Andy’s Auto at 600 Sunrise Highway in Baldwin and stole a white 2013 Nissan GTR, according to Nassau County police.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 31, at 1:13 a.m. where the man entered through the front glass door with the vehicle and fled the scene in

an unknown direction.

As of press time, there is no further description of the subject and the investigation is ongoing.

Any information on the incident is advised to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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The Baldwin Middle School

Dance Expression PreAcademy finished in 1st place in the Step Up 2 Dance Competition in the novice division.

Dancing their way to first place

Baldwin Middle School’s Dance Expression Pre-Academy finished in 1st place in the novice division and earned Platinum status in the Step Up 2 Dance Competition with their piece titled “Freedom,” paying homage to Black History Month.

The victory marks the second consecutive year for Baldwin Middle School to bring home top honors in the event and Namani Raynor, a Baldwin Middle School student, secured 1st place for student choreography.

“Our students have worked so hard this competition season. Seeing their hard work put into action is truly inspir-

ing to see. We can’t wait to see their duo/ trio choreography next competition,” said Dr. Gabriella Franza, assistant director for instructional programs.

“I am proud of the hard work and dedication each dancer has shown,” Sheena McCoy, pre-academy advisor said. “They are a testament to hard work pays off.”

The Step Up 2 Dance competition, renowned for its inspiring and educational platform, has been recognizing and celebrating dancers of all ages and abilities since 1988.

— Hernesto Galdamez

Baldwin’s robotics team finish in 16th place

Baldwin High School’s Robotics Team 1546 wrapped up their 2024 season with a performance at the annual FIRST Robotics Long Island Regional finishing in 16th place after the qualifying rounds.

“Over the past two decades, our participation in the FIRST Robotics Competition has been pivotal in molding students into leaders and innovators in the fields of science and technology,” Baldwin High School teacher Vincent Leis said. “This competition serves as a catalyst for nurturing vital life skills like self-confidence, communication, and leadership – attributes essential for success in diverse arenas.”

Competing against 49 other teams, Team 1546 didn’t just compete against local Long Island teams; they also went head-to-head with international teams from Canada, France, and Taiwan. Throughout the event, they secured 6 wins and 4 losses with an average score of 53.20 points per match.

A standout moment for Team 1546 was during a Qualification,

where they achieved the 2nd Most Points per Match in the entire competition.

“As we gaze into the horizon of the next decade, we eagerly await the promising opportunities and advancements that lie ahead. This marks a significant milestone for our STEM/Engineering Academy, signifying our commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education,” Leis added.

Founded in 1984 by Frederick Breithut, FIRST Long Island, formerly known as School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), aims to foster partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organizations to inspire students to pursue careers in technology, engineering, and science. Since its inception, FIRST Long Island has facilitated over 30,000 internships, jobs, and partnerships between students and local businesses, helping them prepare for future careers.

— Hernesto Galdamez

Courtesy Baldwin school district

Hofstra seeks repeat conference title

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.

Led largely by five veteran fifth-year players, the Pride punched its NCAA Tournament ticket with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off conference title win in the bottom of the seventh inning against Towson after trailing by one entering the final frame. Hofstra was picked to finish third in the Coastal Athletic Association this season and coach Adrienne Clark is hoping her team is once again positioned for some postseason magic.

“Anytime you yield success it is motivating for the incoming class,” said Clark, who as a Hofstra player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002-05.

Hofstra got a big confidence boost it can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best when it battled then 12th-ranked Missouri on March 26 at home and took the SEC power to extra innings before falling 2-1. The late afternoon game against Missouri, which is coached by former Hofstra coach Larissa Anderson, came immediately after the Tigers crushed Fordham 20-0 on the same field that afternoon.

“Having a top 25 team come here and have that game at home was really incredible,” said Clark, who played for Anderson when she was an assistant coach at Hofstra in the early 2000s. “It shows we are capable of beating anyone on any given day.”

Senior pitcher Julie Apsel showed why she’s the ace of the Pride staff in the Missouri gamer tossing a four-hitter over nine innings to an explosive lineup. She continued the momentum of the Missouri game with three wins during a CAA sweep North Carolina-Wilmington last weekend, where she surrendered just two runs.

Apsel is among a number of pitchers Clark can turn to in the bullpen including local high school products Marisa Ogden (Sewanhaka) and Anna Butler (Seaford.) Junior Haley Venturini, a Rhode Island

native, has been working her way back from an injury suffered last season and Clark also expects her to play a key role in a deep rotation.

“They are different types of pitchers which is positive for us because we can put them in different situations to allow for success,” Clark said.

While Clark lost some key offensive talent from last year’s conference championship squad, the Pride returned reigning All-CAA First Team center fielder Chelsea Manto, who hit .301 with 27 stolen bases. The graduate student from Robbinsville, New Jersey is on pace for another big season with a .280 average and 12 stolen bases through the first 27 games.

Senior catcher Becca Vaillancourt has emerged as the Pride’s leading hitter so far with a..373 average with five home runs while also leading the pitching staff behind the plate. Olivia Malinowski and

Aliya Catanzarita have also been big producers at the plate early on this season displaying home run power at times.

Sophomore shortstop Allana Morse, a Mepham High School graduate, is another big focal point of the Hofstra offense after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman with 46 hits including a double in the NCAA Tournament against top-ranked Oklahoma. The North Bellmore native has also blossomed into a solid defensive player anchoring the middle infield.

“She has been so incredible at shortstop this year with some of the plays she has made,” said Clark of Morse. “The ball rarely gets by her in the infield.”

Freshman right fielder Lily Yepez, a former Mepham teammate of Morse, has

also emerged as a key bat in the lineup and was fifth on the team in batting to close the month of March. The North Bellmore native helped lead the Pirates to three county championships and two Long Island titles.

After hosting North Carolina A&T this weekend, the Pride return home to face Long Island rival Stony Brook in another crucial three-game CAA series from April 12-14. The final home conference games are slated for April 26-28 against Hampton.

The CAA Tournament is May 8-11 at UMC-Wilmington where the Pride will look to defend its crown. Hofstra entered the week tied for second in the CAA standings at 8-4 with 15 conference games remaining.

Courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

The Pride looks to repeat as conference champs this spring and return to the NCAA Tournament.

Honoring Long Island’s best businesswomen

By Danielle Schwab

It was a month of honoring women, but an evening of actually celebrating women as hundreds gathered once again for the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards.

Hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, the gala took place at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, 48 businesswomen were honored in more than a dozen different categories. Two special awards also were handed out for the Next Generation-Under 30, while the late Karen Tenenbaum was commemorated for her work founding Tenenbaum Law.

“This feels so much like a homecoming,” said Tifphani White-King, principal U.S. national tax practice leader of Mazars Group — and the event’s keynote speaker.

“I grew up here in Long Island, and there’s nothing like being celebrated and recognized and humbled by your hometown.”

The workplace, she added, “is really about women helping other women. Lifting each other up as we continue to climb the proverbial crystal staircase that Langston Hughes has talked about in his poetry.”

“I think that it’s great to have these awards to honor women who are working so hard and building these businesses,” said Liz Bentley, president of Liz Bentley Associates in Cold Spring Harbor. “As women leaders, we have to go first on things that may be difficult or scary, but we can do it and we’re good at it. It makes a difference.”

Aimee Kestenberg Elan, founder and designer for Affordable Luxury Group, was honored in the entrepreneur category. Now celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, she reflected on the long path that got her here in the first place.

“I was the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors,” she said. “This is definitely an accomplishment for my family since we didn’t know if we were going to make it in general. Being here tonight is something special for me to show my children that women can do anything — which is a big reason I do what I do.”

The awards highlighted women from many different industries, like health care. That’s where Tameka Wallace, associate executive director of perioperative services at Glen Cove Hospital, shares her pride in being among the women leaders acknowledged.

“To be honored amongst all these amazing women — and for my hospital — it feels amazing,” she said.

Managing more than $18 million in revenue while overseeing more than 100 employees, Wallace admits she can’t do it alone.

“You do such hard work, it’s important to acknowledge both the people in and out of work,” she said. “My family is just as part of my success as I am a part of theirs.”

Jennifer Mock Donohue has been vice president of Disney Local Advertising for five years, overseeing local,

regional and political sales for the Disney ad sales team.

“I think it gets better and better for female executives, because now we have each other to lean on,” she said. “It’s so important to see — especially for future generations that you can do anything in this world.”

That’s something Seema Bhansali, vice president of employee experience

and inclusion for the Henry Schein health care company, also focuses on.

“I brought my 16-year-old daughter because I want her to see that women have their own space and can own themselves in a very specific way,” she said. “It can be hard for women to say, ‘Yeah, I’m good.’ I want her to see that (imposter syndrome) doesn’t have to be her reality.”

“You see more CEOs, COOs, CFOs … women in all areas of business now,” she said. “The ceiling is smashed. There’s nothing we can’t do.”

The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the communities of Long Island about the women who are leading the way.

“It was a privilege to be in the same room with such a talented, driven and giving group of strong and fearless women,” said Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive.

The Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards gala gold sponsor was Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health. Silver sponsors were Mazars, Henry Schein, Certilman Balin, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Valley Women in Business, and Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld.

Other sponsors included Liz Bentley Associates, National Grid Ventures, NHG Law Group, Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, and Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP, Nassau

Angela Hayes, director of the customer experience group at Paraco Gas, shared an optimistic look at the future of women in the workforce.

Community College and Disney.

There were many cheers for the honorees of the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

Victoria Spagnolo of NHG Law Group.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Yvonne Cort of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, accepts her award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner.

Lauren Monaghan of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman.

Melissa Negrin-Wiener of Cona Elder Law.

Mindy Perlmutter of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.

Krista Bennett DeMaio of LI Beauty Scene.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Retha Fernandez of National Grid Ventures and, far right, Dr. Subrina Oliver of O-High Technologies.

Christina Jonathan of Jaspan Schlesinger and Narendran LLP.

Liz Bentley of Liz Bentley Associates.

Adrienne Greene of Valley Bank.

Ms. Long Island, Katherine Wang, left, and Ms. Long Island Teen, Alexis Ebanks.

Stuart Richner giving Larry Tenenbaum and his daughters an award in loving memory of their late wife and mother, Karen.

Maria Conzatti of Nassau Community College.

Stuart Richner, left, with keynote and honoree Tifphani White-King and her son.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Seema Bhansali of Henry Schein.

Jennifer Mock Donahue of Disney.

Gloria Webb of Valley Bank.

What’s up next door and around the corner

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Children participating in the Easter egg hunt while parents watched on.

Easter fun at Baldwin Harbor Park

The Baldwin Civic Association welcomed the community to their “Spring Swing & Bazaar” event. Held at Baldwin Harbor Park on the eve of Easter Day on March 30, the event was a mix of family-friendly activities and festive entertainment.

Families and attendees of all ages reveled in the atmosphere, enjoying an Easter egg hunt, entertainment, and an array of carnival-style games.

Established in August 1945, the Baldwin Civic Association has long been dedicated to enhancing community cohesion and preserving the vibrant essence of Baldwin. With a steadfast mission to nurture the diverse fabric of the neighborhood and uphold its cherished quality of life, the association remains a pillar of support for residents. The recent “Spring Swing & Bazaar” event stands as a shining example of the association’s unwavering commitment to this mission.

— Hernesto Galdamez

Alex and Jennifer Cruz with their children Cisele and Kai making their way to the Easter egg hunt.

Maureen Lennon/Herald photos

Malcolm, Melanie and Mikel Jenkins sat inside the Baldwin Fire Department fire truck during the ‘Spring Swing & Bazaar’ event on March 30.

Running around in her blue bag on the field was Joely Herrera.

Walk for autism is a participant-led event

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ship event, spotlighting its members and their contributions. Since the event’s inception in 2020, it has garnered significant attention, drawing more than 200 community members and elected officials to participate.

The annual event also features musi-

cal performances by those on the autism spectrum, dancing, raffle drawings and arts and crafts activities. The gathering not only raises awareness for autism but also celebrates the diverse talents and strengths within the community.

Lucas said that this year’s walk would be the first to have sponsors, a concept inspired by Richard Brodsky of the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds for a cure for AIDS or vaccine research to benefit those living with HIV/AIDS.

Her goal was to get three local businesses to sponsor the walk, but more than 50 have already stepped forward, including the Irish Pub, Café Oasis, and Harbor Delicatessen, raising more than $8,000.

The preparation for the event commenced last month, with participants ranging from ages 15 to 38 actively engaged in organizing the itinerary. Specifically, the members took charge of curating the set list that would be performed for their

guests. Notably, this task was undertaken independently, without direct guidance from Lucas.

“It was such an honor,” Lucas said, “to see them come together and do something as a unit without a leader.”

Participants are expected to sing “Moments We Live For,” by In Paradise, and “Spread the Happiness,” by Oh, Hush!, interacting with audience members by leaving the stage and walking around the audience.

Hangout recently reached a major

milestone, celebrating its fifth anniversary in February. Lucas shared her surprise and gratitude with the organization’s impact, whether it’s through its activities at the South Baldwin Jewish Center or its community involvement.

“It’s beautiful,” she said. “My heart is so touched by all of this — the kindness, the love — it’s beautiful.”

For more information on the walk, call (516) 375-1102.

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Maureen Lennon/Herald photos Hangout one Happy place serves as a safe space for children. this year’s walk will take place on april 27. the annual walk takes place during autism awareness month.

angela Lucas, president and founder of Hangout one Happy place, at last year’s walk for autism at Baldwin Harbor park.

dgment

Here, there everywhere it’s at Unreserved

We greet each other with a “hi, there,” and proclaim success with a “there you are!”

We’re taught to look up there and be careful down there, even as friendship is defined as “being there for you” and we’re told to be there or be square.

Yet, just as much as we’re caught up with “there,” it seems we’re equally committed to “here.”

Whether we’re hailing “’cause the gangs all here” or simply here today and gone tomorrow, or warning the world that the world that “here we go again,” we’re forever ordering somebody to see here, stay here or listen here.

Truth is, however, that life often seems to be a try between “here” and “there.” While we’re consoled with a “there, there,” we’re energized by a hearty “here, here.”

finds mystery out there. The complacent are happy to be here, the impatient can’t wait to get there! Historians love the then and there; reporters revel in the here and now.

Still, in the battle between here and there, all too often “there” emerges triumphant.

We leave our home or office confident that the answering machine will advise all callers that we “aren’t there.” The kids are a handed a check (or cash) and told to tell the solicitor at the door that we aren’t there, while the post office returns mail marked “no longer there.”

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We’ve “heard it here,” but “there’s he blows,” and while we “hang in there,” the buck stops here.

We go over there, but we come over here; we “out it there” but leave it here’ we’ll wait right here, but we looked over there!

Surprise guests are asked, “what are you doing here?,” even as the guilty, discovered, are challenged with a “what are you doing there?”

The secure find peace in here, the astronomer

We demonstrate our sophistication with a flippant “been there,” and respond to reports of conflict or argument with a relieved, “I’m glad I wasn’t there.”

“Not being there,” seems to be a goal we deem legitimate; a virtue, an aim, a life’s strategy. This approach, however, contradict the advice of the anonymous poet, who observed:

“Though you may share my care from there, To hold me, dear, you must be here.

The poet was especially right, for at this time anyone who isn’t “here” for country, people, faith and family, is not only “not here,” he’s not all here!!”

© 2024 Ron Goldman

Local newborn celebrates

St. Patrick’s Day

One-month-old Connor Joseph Grogan celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in his Irish sweater and cap clothing. Grogan is the son of Elizabeth and Brian Grogan. Brian is with the Valley Stream Fire Department. Grogan’s grandparents are Steve and Jane Grogan of Lynbrook and Bill and Margaret Hill of Baldwin.

Courtesy Steve Grogan

at the tyler mcKenzie memorial fund’s inaugural t-mac’s 5K run and memorial Walk last march, the mcKenzie family raised over $30,000 for the memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. this Saturday marks the second annual run and walk at Baldwin Harbor park.

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win PAL basketball league.

Two years after he was diagnosed, after graduating from Syracuse University in 2015 with a degree in communications and sports management, Tyler landed his dream job, as a human resources generalist for BSE Global, an organization affiliated with the Brooklyn Nets.

Zea said that although he lived in Baldwin for only eight years, it was his first home, and it was only fitting to hold the run/walk at Baldwin Harbor Park.

“All of our community is there,” she said. “Baldwin was his first real home. He still has lots of friends there, and the community is very supportive of us. We’ve given a lot of years to Long Island. Even though I’m in New Jersey now, I still have a lot of affinity and affiliation on Long Island.”

Tyler is buried in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.

“We spent a lot more time in Dix Hills — about 17 years,” Marc said. “But he always questioned why we left Baldwin. He always felt a real kinship with Baldwin. Even after we moved to Dix Hills, he played on teams that were made up of primarily of Baldwin kids.”

Zea expressed gratitude for the support from the community at last year’s run, and said she was optimistic about this weekend’s event, which had nearly 300 participants registered at press time.

“He would be ecstatic,” she said. “I think he would be very proud to see and know that he has some really good childhood friends right there by our side, who have become my adopted sons and daughters. He would be so proud.”

“It’s exhilarating to see the amount of people coming to support and seeing his friends’ support,” Marc added. “It’s

also helpful to us in terms of helping us heal, and for me, I look forward to having that amount of people around us who care and who come out. It gives me strength.”

For more information, go to events. elitefeats.com/24tmac#info.

Photos courtesy Zea McKenzie

a runner crossing the finish line at last year’s inaugural event.

Darin Semple convicted over murder in Baldwin

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the conviction of Darin Semple, 22, of Freeport, for his involvement in the October 2021 murder of a Rafael Delossantos, 23, in Baldwin.

Semple was found guilty of murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree, and second degree. He faces up to 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on May 3.

“Darin Semple orchestrated a marijuana deal to lure and ambush 23-year-old Rafael Delossantos on a Baldwin street, fatally shooting him in his car and stealing the marijuana,” stated DA Donnelly in a news release. “Rafael’s family endured his loss and sat through every day of this trial to ensure justice was served. We thank the jury for their verdict, and Rafael’s family remains in our thoughts.”

The incident occurred on October 25, 2021, at approximately 1:51 p.m. on Victoria Street in Baldwin. Semple, along with co-defendant Devin Obleanis and another unidentified suspect, met with Delossantos for a marijuana transaction. After entering Delossantos’s vehicle, they held him at gunpoint, stole the marijuana, and shot him twice before fleeing the scene.

Obleanis, 22, of Central Islip, pleaded guilty to similar charges on September 9, 2022, and is awaiting sentencing on April 15, 2024.

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Courtesy of District Attorney Anne Donnelly’s office Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the conviction of Darin Semple for second-degree murder.

STEPPING OUT

Go all out

By Karen Bloom

s we eagerly welcome spring — and Earth Month — the moment has arrived to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife.

Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor “family room,” or expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better play space.

Spring and backyarding — the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, even exercising, in our own backyards — surely go hand in hand.

“Knowing your backyarding personality type can help you be better prepared to craft a yard that is not only beautiful, but is also purposeful and specifically suited to how you backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space.

The TurfMutt Foundation celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time.

“There really are no rules. Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space,” Kiser says. “Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics. It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”

For most of us, that means filling our home environment with flowers. Plant summer bulbs and you’ll enjoy extra flowers in your garden next summer for months on end. Pick a nice spring day and turn planting into a fun outdoor activity — and get everyone involved.

Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring feeling. Even if March and April are often still cold and bleak, the first brave bulbs already start flowering. Imagine how fun it will be to cut some flowers from your own garden to put in a vase. In this way, you can enjoy spring inside as well.

Once the danger of night frost has passed, it is time to plant summer bulbs. If you don’t have enough garden space, no worries. Summer bulbs thrive planted in pots as well. With so many varieties available, you can you create the most colorful displays. You can enjoy these eye-catchers on your deck, patio or terrace for months.

Exuberant effect

All summer bulbs are suitable for planting in pots, by the way, They come in all kinds of shapes and colors. Five of the best-known include dahlia, Begonia, gladiolus, Calla and lily. They all have their own charm,

so it all depends on what you like. Low-growing summer bulbs are particularly suitable for pots, such as dahlias up to about 20 inches tall and tuberous begonias.

For an extra exuberant effect, mix several varieties of summer bulbs together. It is a smart choice if you want to extend the flowering period. Some flowers, such as dahlias and begonias, will actually continue to flower until the first frost.

Well-known or lesser known

Once the threat of night frost has passed, it is time to get started with summer bulbs.

The planting period runs until late May. You can choose popular dahlias, gladioli (Gladiolus), lilies (Lilium) or tuberous begonias. You could also go for lesser-known varieties, such as Crocosmia (previously known as Montbretia), variegated pineapple lily (Eucomis), Tigridia or Liatris.

Have you picked the perfect spot yet? Most summer bulbs need at least six hours of daily sun for rich flowering. So, check the packaging to see if your chosen bulbs prefer sun or (semi-)shade. Their demands on the soil are modest — it just needs to be sufficiently permeable to water.

Perfect match

Lower-growing varieties are best planted at the front of the border. Taller-growing ones thrive in a sheltered spot, against a wall or near a shrub, for example.

Group similar color hues together, or indeed, choose contrasting colors. Crocosmia, Dahlia and Liatris make a good team, as do lilies with gladioli and Canna lilies.

Summer bulbs are also a perfect match with perennials and shrubs.

Easy planting

Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall. Exceptions to this rule are dahlias and begonias, which should be planted less deep (with a few inches of soil above them).

Place bulbs in the soil with the growing point (“nose”) facing up. For begonias, the concave side is the top. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — once they sprout, they will grow upward on their own.

Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down lightly — water your bulbs.

In a pot, you can plant them a little closer together. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain away.

Put some shards or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot with potting soil on top. Next, follow the steps above. The bulbs will grow out on their own. They need watering only during long periods of drought.

Just a little more patience before you can enjoy the colorful results.

South Shore Symphony

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring as it continues director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season. The orchestra is joined by the Adea Horn Quartet, composed of Alyssa Cherson, David Stevens, Erik Beuttenmuller and Anthony Hayes. The evening’s fascinating repertoire includes Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, the most substantial work in the program. One of his most beloved works, it’s known for lush melodies and rich harmonies combined with dance rhythms, a sprinkle of jazz, and modern harmonic twists. Also of note, he wrote it on Long Island, in Huntington. The program also includes Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, a brilliant work with hints of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, and Robert Schumann’s Concertpiece for 4 Horns, Op. 86.

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Rain: A tribute to The Beatles

The dynamic band takes everyone back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends in its lively celebration of the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album. Rain is renowned for delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that critics and audiences proclaim as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. Together longer than the Fab Four, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, resulting in a show that thoroughly captures the essential essence of Beatlemania. Their performance transports you back to the iconic era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans, old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. Join the band on an extraordinary journey that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.

Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Tickets start Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Flagstar at Wesbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

Flower bulbs provide happiness for weeks on end, even before the height of the season. Photos courtesy iBulb

THE Your Neighborhood

April 17

The Wallflowers

Grab your leather jackets, and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road and bringing their epic sound to the Paramount stage, Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and founder Jakob Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter “Sleepwalker.” Formed in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, over the last two decades the band has seen many changes. 1992 saw the release of their debut album, followed in 1994 by their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down The Horse, which featured Grammy award-winning track ‘One Headlight’. The Wallflowers went on to release three more albums before going on a hiatus. 2012 was the year the band reunited and released their sixth album “Glad All Over.” Nearly a decade later, The Wallflowers released their seventh album, “Exit Wounds,” which hit number three on the Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart — making it the highest charting album for the band yet! For the past 30 years, this Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like “ Glad All Over.” While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more. And Jakob Dylan always knew they’d return, claiming The Wallflowers is much of his life’s work. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘Listen to the Music’

Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance, Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., at the Elmont Library Theatre. In this spirited show music is on the menu as the cast travels back to different years in the past to find clues and knowledge to save the Melody Diner from demolition.

A cast of 35 keeps the action moving along, with a live band. Singers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and also Broadway tunes. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 3545280 or LICabaret@aol.com.

Assemblyman Brian Curran Mobile Office

Assemblyman Brian Curran is taking time to meet with his constituents at Baldwin Public Library, Friday, April 5, noon-2 p.m. The session is an opportunity for constituents to meet with Curran and staff to express concerns, ask questions and share suggestions. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 2236228 for more information.

Oh stage

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Hair cuts available

Hair cuts for men/boys are provided by student barbersin-training working toward a state Barbering Technician license, under the supervision of barber J. Mestizo at Baldwin High School. Call (516) 4346991 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to schedule appointments.yourgroup.

Country Jukebox

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra is joined by Broadway and New York cabaret stars for “Country Jukebox: Kenny, Dolly & Friends,” Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage. Your toes will be tapping and your hands clapping during this evening of country classics from the 1950s to today’s hottest contemporary hits.

The dynamic performers, with North Shore Symphony, salute such greats as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 8774000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Annual Autism Walk

Mark your calendars and get ready to walk at the annual Autism Walk on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. The walk, hosted by Hangout One Happy Place, starts at Baldwin Harbor Town Park. With raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle, food, local vendor participation, and more. For more information and if you want to support Hangout in this yearly event, call (516) 375-1102.

April 6

T-Mac’s Run 5K Run and Memorial Walk

Hosted by the Tyler McKenzie (TMAC) Memorial Fund, all are encouraged to participate in the 5K, Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m., at Baldwin Harbor Park. Rain or shine, come together to support innovative kidney cancer research, cancer patient advocacy, and scholarships. 3219 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Go to Events.Elitefeats. com/24tmac to register and for more information.

Relay for Life planning meeting

Participate in Baldwin’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life planning meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Relay for Life event in June, aiming to raise awareness and support for cancer research and survivors, is welcome. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL. org for more information.

Having an event?

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 4849337.

Baldwin Board of Education Meeting

Baldwin Board of Education meets, Wednesday, April 17, at Meadow Elementary School. 880 Jackson St in Baldwin. For more information, call (516) 4346000.

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

Forest Bathing

Sands Point Preserve offers another in its series of Forest Bathing walks, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, the walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. $40, $35 members. Registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Celebrate Holi

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal.

Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Baldwin Homemakers Annual Auction

All are welcome to join Baldwin Homemakers for their annual auction, Wednesday May 1, 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes 1 front table raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize. Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support and resources, Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure your baby’s spot. St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Public Notices

NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: KAP CITY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/11/2023.

NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:891 Hastings ST. Baldwin , NY 11510

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 145070

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU. WISDOM VENTURES LLC, Plaintiff, v. FONSECA DEVELOPMENTS LLC, et al., Defendants. Index No. 606392/2022

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on May 8, 2023, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the North side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of NASSAU, State of New York on April 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address 3350 COLONY DRIVE, BALDWIN, NY 11510 Section 54 Block 348 Lot 25-26 Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $458,613.61.

Dated: Garden City, New York March 4, 2024

JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee Adam E. Mikolay, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530 516-222-2050 145398

NATIONSTAR

LLC

CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. ZAKAR RAEL EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DUNCAN EDWARDS, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF DUNCAN EDWARDS any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NASSAU

FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MERCEDES FRAISER AS JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME)

AS JOHN DOE #3; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME)

AS JOHN DOE #4; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME)

AS JOHN DOE #5; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME)

AS JOHN DOE #6, “JOHN DOE #7” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last six names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 1764 BROWNING STREET, BALDWIN, NY 11510

Section: 36, Block: 408, Lot: 427 & 428

To the above named Defendants

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

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $615,000.00 and interest, recorded on January 05, 2011, in Liber M 35550 at Page 863, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1764 BROWNING STREET, BALDWIN, NY 11510.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NOTICE

call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 11th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 145837

LEGAL NOTICE

ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2024/2025 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2025 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2024/2025 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach.

A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2024. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of:

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE

BUILDING

240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 1st day of April 2024.

JOSEHA A. ADAMO

Chief Deputy Assessor, Nassau County 145927

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

STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON May 21, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Baldwin Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cafeteria A of Baldwin High School, Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, Baldwin, New York in said School District for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law including the following purposes:

1. Presentation and discussion of the budget for the operation of the district schools for the school year beginning July 1, 2024.

2. Presentation and discussion of the budget for operation of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

3. Transactions of such other business as is authorized by law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2024-2025, the library appropriation, and on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, to fill two vacancies for Trustees on the Board of Education for a term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2027, and to fill one vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Public Library for a term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2029, shall be held in the gymnasium of Baldwin High School Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, New York, in said School District on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00AM and 10:00PM.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the following propositions will be presented to the voters at the May 21, 2024, vote:

PROPOSITION NO.

1: SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET

RESOLVED, that the proposed Budget of the Baldwin Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, for the fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $163,915,905 be adopted, and the amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO.

2: SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND

PROPOSITION

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Baldwin Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to undertake a District-wide Capital Improvements Initiative (the “Project”),

substantially as described in a plan prepared by H2M Architects + Engineers, which is on file with the District Clerk and available for public inspection, (the “Plan”), including the construction of additions and/or alterations and improvements to District facilities, including construction of new performing arts, gymnasium, technology, classroom and other space; interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration; electrical upgrades and parking, driveway, courtyard and retaining wall improvements, all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $134,861,938; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Project as set forth herein and as detailed in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in an amount of not to exceed the estimated total cost of $134,861,938 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and

(c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $134,861,938 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballot used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form:

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND

PROPOSITION

YES

NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Baldwin Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to undertake a District-wide Capital Improvements Initiative, substantially as described in a plan prepared by H2M Architects + Engineers, including the construction of additions and/or alterations and improvements to District facilities and to expend not to exceed $134,861,938 therefor; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in an amount of not to exceed the estimated total cost of $134,861,938 to finance

such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $134,861,938, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

PROPOSITION NO. 3: PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET

RESOLVED, that the proposed Budget of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year 20242025 be adopted, in the amount of $5,037,064 be adopted, and the amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00AM until 10:00PM and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any taxpayer in the district at each school building in the district in which school is maintained between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding said election of May 21, 2024, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, and at such annual election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the nominations for the office of members of the Board of Education unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 28 qualified voters of the District, and nominations for office of member of the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 28 qualified voters of the

District, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM not later than the 30th day, April 22, 2024, preceding the meeting or election at which the trustees shall be voted upon. Such petition shall state the name and residence of the candidates. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to their respective offices. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 70 qualified voters of the District and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, not later than the 30th day, April 22ND, 2024, preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the District. Registration shall also be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at Baldwin’s Administration building during the hours of enrollment of children for a school term and also from 8:00AM to 3:00PM on any school day at any of the District schools not later than five days preceding the school meeting and election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the district who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years (2020-2023) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Election of the County of Nassau.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Election on May 21, 2024, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 21, 2024. Said

Public Notices

register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2020-2023) prior to the preparation of said register.

The Register shall be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district at the Administration Building, Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00AM and 2:00PM on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by appointment only.

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NOTICE that application for absentee and early mail ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by appointment only. Applications for absentee ballots and early mail must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote.

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NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and

showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

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NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot, to meet at the Baldwin Senior High School for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

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NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

Dated: March 27, 2024 Baldwin, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

Pamela M. Pratt, District Clerk 145980

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO, LA AUDIENCIA DEL PRESUPUESTO Y LA VOTACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

BALDWIN UNION FREE

CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, PROGRAMADAS PARA EL 21 de mayo de 2024

POR LA PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, se llevará a cabo el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024, en la cafetería A de la escuela secundaria Baldwin sito en Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, Baldwin, Nueva York, ubicada en dicho distrito escolar, con el objeto de que se concreten los asuntos antes mencionados conforme lo autoriza la ley, a los fines ut infra:

1. La presentación y

el debate del presupuesto previsto para el funcionamiento de las escuelas del Distrito para el año escolar que inicia el 1 de julio de 2024.

2. La presentación y el debate del presupuesto previsto para el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el ejercicio fiscal que inicia el 1 de julio de 2024.

3. La concreción de otros asuntos similares conforme lo permita la ley.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la votación para la asignación de los fondos correspondientes para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 20242025, la asignación para la biblioteca y todas las proposiciones debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación para ocupar dos puestos de fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación para el plazo desde el 1 de julio de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027, y un puesto en la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el plazo desde el 1 de julio de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2029 tendrá lugar en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria Baldwin ubicado en Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, Nueva York, en el distrito escolar mencionado, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m.

TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las siguientes proposiciones se presentarán a los votantes en la votación del 21 de mayo de 2024:

PROPUESTA N.º 1: PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

SE RESUELVE adoptar el presupuesto propuesto del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, para el ejercicio fiscal 2024-2025 por el monto de $163,915,905, y recaudar dicho monto mediante impuestos sobre la base del inmueble imponible del distrito escolar con posterioridad a la primera deducción de fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.

PROPUESTA N.º 2:

PROPUESTA SOBRE

BONOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por la presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”) a llevar a cabo la iniciativa de mejoras de capital en todo el distrito (el “Proyecto”) sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por H2M Architects + Engineers, que obra en los archivos de la Secretaría del Distrito y que está disponible para inspección pública (el “Plan”), e incluye la construcción de complementos o

reformas y mejoras en las instalaciones del distrito, como la construcción de instalaciones nuevas para artes escénicas, gimnasio, tecnología, salones de clases y otros espacios; la reconstrucción de interiores y la reconfiguración de espacios; la modernización eléctrica y mejoras en el estacionamiento, la entrada de vehículos, el patio y el muro de contención. Todos los puntos mencionados antes incluirán mobiliario, equipamiento, maquinaria y dispositivos originales, y el terreno auxiliar o relacionado, la demolición u otro trabajo requerido en conexión con ellos. Se destinará para ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos adicionales a ello y para su financiación, un monto que no debe exceder el costo total estimado de $134,861,938; siempre y cuando los costos detallados de los componentes del Proyecto establecidos en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignación obrará en favor de los intereses del distrito;

(b) que, por la presente, se votará un gravamen por un monto que no excederá el costo total estimado de $134,861,938 para financiar ese costo, y ese gravamen se exigirá y recaudará en cuotas en la cantidad de años y en los montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $134,861,938, y por la presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad. Dicha propuesta de bono aparecerá en la boleta electoral usadas para votar en la reunión extraordinaria del distrito antes mencionada sustancialmente, de la forma resumida a continuación:

PROPUESTA SOBRE

BONOS DEL DISTRITO

ESCOLAR

SÍ NO

SE RESUELVE:

(a) Que, por la presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York (el “Distrito”) a llevar a cabo la iniciativa de mejoras de capital en todo el distrito sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado por H2M Architects + Engineers, que incluye la construcción de complementos o reformas y mejoras en las instalaciones del distrito, y a hacer uso de un monto que no debe exceder los $134,861,938 para ello; (b) que, por la presente,

se vota un gravamen por un monto total estimado que no debe exceder los $134,861,938 para financiar tal costo; dicho gravamen se exigirá y recaudará en cuotas en los años y los montos que determine la Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del distrito por el monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $134,861,938 y, por la presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés de dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

PROPUESTA N.º 3: PRESUPUESTO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA SE RESUELVE adoptar el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el ejercicio fiscal 2024-2025 por el monto de $5,037,064, y recaudar dicho monto mediante impuestos sobre la base del inmueble imponible del distrito escolar con posterioridad a la primera deducción de fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la votación se realizará en urnas digitales conforme lo dispone la Ley de Educación y que estará abierta desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 10:00 p. m. y el tiempo que sea necesario para que los últimos votantes presentes emitan el voto. Por medio del presente, se autoriza e instruye a la Secretaría del Distrito a imprimir las etiquetas de voto necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en el formato que más se aproxime a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación. Se elaborarán tanto el resumen de la proposición del presupuesto como el texto de todas las proposiciones que aparecerán en la urna digital, como también una declaración detallada por escrito en que figure el monto que se exigirá para el año escolar 2024-2025 en concepto de gastos escolares, y en que se describan los fines y el monto de cada establecimiento. Asimismo, cuando se solicite, las copias de estos documentos se pondrán a disposición de todos los contribuyentes del Distrito en cada edificio escolar del distrito donde se encuentre la escuela entre las 8:00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m. durante un período de catorce días con anterioridad inmediata a la elección del 21 de mayo de 2024, sin incluir los sábados, domingos, feriados, ni la elección anual. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA también que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación. ADEMÁS, SE INFORMA que las nominaciones para los cargos de miembros

de la Junta de Educación, a menos que por ley se disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 28 votantes calificados del distrito, y las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Biblioteca Pública, a menos que por ley se disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 28 votantes calificados del distrito, presentadas en la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes, el 22 de abril de 2024, de la reunión o elección en que deba votarse por los fideicomisarios. En la solicitud, debe indicarse el nombre y la residencia de los candidatos. Se considerará que los candidatos que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán las personas elegidas para sus respectivos cargos. En el caso en que los períodos tengan distintas duraciones, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será la persona elegida para el período más extenso. La Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara no tener voluntad para tomarlo.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que toda proposición o consulta que deba hacerse sobre las urnas digitales debe presentarse por escrito mediante una solicitud firmada por, al menos, 70 votantes calificados del distrito y presentada en la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., a más tardar 30 días antes, el 22 de abril de 2024, de la reunión o elección en que deba votarse por dicha consulta o proposición, pero esta norma excepcionalmente no se aplicará a las consultas o proposiciones que deban aparecer en la notificación publicada de la reunión ni a aquellas que la Junta de Educación tenga la potestad, conforme a la ley, de presentar en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del distrito. La inscripción también podrá realizarse en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en el edificio administrativo de Baldwin durante los horarios de inscripción de los alumnos para el período escolar y de 8:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en cualquier día lectivo en cualquiera de las escuelas del distrito hasta los cinco días previos a la reunión y elección escolares.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la inscripción deberá incluir (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán presentarse personalmente para la inscripción; (2) a todos los votantes del distrito calificados previamente, quienes se deberán haber inscrito previamente para cualquier reunión

o elección anual o extraordinaria del distrito que se haya realizado en cualquier momento en el transcurso de los cuatro (4) años (de 2020 a 2023) previos a la elaboración de dicha inscripción; y (3) a los votantes inscritos de forma permanente en la Junta de Elecciones del condado de Nassau.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la Junta de Inscripciones seguirá reuniéndose durante los horarios de la votación en la elección anual del distrito del 21 de mayo de 2024, con el objeto de elaborar una inscripción para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se lleven a cabo con posterioridad al 21 de mayo de 2024.

Dicha inscripción debe incluir (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán presentarse personalmente para la inscripción, y (2) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito, quienes deberán haberse inscrito previamente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria del distrito que se haya realizado en cualquier momento en el transcurso de los cuatro años calendario (de 2020 a 2023) previos a la elaboración de dicha inscripción. La inscripción deberá presentarse en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito escolar en el edificio administrativo, Hastings Street, Baldwin, Nueva York, donde se inspeccionará por intermedio de cualquier votante calificado entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 2:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día establecido para la elección, salvo los domingos; los sábados, solo con cita.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la solicitud de boletas por ausencia y boletas anticipadas por correo para la elección del distrito escolar puede llenarse en la oficina de la Secretaría. En dicho lugar, se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas para quienes deberían haberse emitido boletas electorales por ausencia y boletas anticipadas por correo, en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día de la elección, salvo los domingos; los sábados, solo con cita. La Secretaría del Distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de boletas por ausencia y boletas anticipadas por correo, no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección.

Además, la Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a su representante designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar por correo una boleta por ausencia o una boleta anticipada por

correo, la Secretaría del Distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido del registro, de la solicitud de boleta electoral o la boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar se deben recibir en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. No se escrutará ninguna boleta electoral militar a menos que (1) haya sido recibida en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito antes del cierre de la votación el día de la elección y cuente con una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o tenga un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) haya sido recibida por la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, a más tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y esté firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha que establezca que no es posterior al día previo a la elección.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que esta Junta organizará una reunión extraordinaria a partir de allí en el plazo de veinticuatro horas tras la presentación ante la Secretaría de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, que tendrá lugar en Baldwin Senior High School a los fines de examinar y tabular dichos informes de los resultados de la votación e informar los resultados. Por medio del presente documento, esta Junta se designa a sí misma como el grupo de secretarios de la votación con la función de emitir y escrutar votos conforme al artículo A, apartado 2B de la Ley de Educación 2019, en dicha reunión extraordinaria de la Junta.

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA, por último, que un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con el artículo 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre los Bienes Inmuebles se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme

Mayhem Media Day gets young athletes feeling like pros

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

It was the first of its kind event at the Coleman Country Day Camp in Freeport last week, as Mayhem Baseball welcomed in troves of young athletes for Mayhem Media Day. The event allowed baseball and softball players to feel like they were professional players, and fostered team spirit, as they embark on their 2024 season.

Mayhem Baseball, which was founded five years ago as Merrick Mayhem, is a travel program, that has drastically increased in size since 2019. While a lot of its players are concentrated to the Merrick-Bellmore area, the program’s name is now more inclusive, and represents the full breadth of the South Shore communities it represents. Every year, as the program grows, more kids are joining the program from surrounding towns, Brian Mann, one of Mayhem’s cofounders, told the Herald.

Over the course of 5-hours on March 29, Mayhem welcomed its 19 teams through winter training facilities at Coleman.

“16 baseball teams, 3 softball teams,” Mann said. “They’re coming in and they’re doing their photos, and then they’re doing an infield workout. Then they move over to the press conference area. Really, the thought behind today is the Super Bowl has a media day, so we wanted to do a media day for the organization ahead of our season which starts tomorrow. This is just something fun for the kids.”

Each team spent about an hour in the facility, which is where the teams train during the winter, as Coleman is a sponsor of Mayhem Baseball.

“We do a lot of indoor workouts here in the winter,” Mann said, “and our teams also train indoors at various facilities in the area.”

opportunities to join ‘s teams.

“We’re always looking for players,” Mann said. “We can be reached through our website for any information at any time. We’re always looking to add pieces here and there.”

There will be a smaller tryout in August, ahead of the fall season, and a larger tryout in October and November for teams next year.

Looking ahead, Mayhem will be working this season to expand its softball program.

“We are starting this year to really build out softball program,” Mann explained. “We’re going to start to build the softball side of the organization, the same way we built baseball, which will be good for not only our organization, but for the level of play for the town. We’re excited.”

The spring season started this week, and will go through the summer, Mann explained. After a reset, teams will continue playing throughout fall, ending in November. Mayhem Baseball competes against a lot of Nassau and Suffolk County programs, but also a lot of other teams throughout the northeast region.

Tryouts for the 2025 season will take place sometime in the fall, but that doesn’t mean that there’s not earlier

Players had there photos taken, and even got to be ‘interviewed,’ ahead of their 2024 season. The Lady Mayhem 12-andunder team during its press conference.

As for Mayhem Media Day, it was all about trying something different.

“We are always kind of thinking of things to offer our families, something different versus other travel organizations out there,” he said. “The idea is to kick off the season, in a way where we’re making the kids feel like they’re professional players for a day.”

For more on Mayhem baseball, and to learn more about the program this season and what’s to come, visit MerrickMayhem.com.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Lucas Levin, on the 9-and-under team, during an infield workout.

Mayhem Media Day was all about doing something fun and different for the kids. Courtney Kalkau, 9, behind a lineup of merchandise.

The 8-and-under Mayhem team Mastrosimone at Media Day on March 29.

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What’s the best way to remove columns?

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A. It sounds like a creative solution.

Suspending cables sideways across the space to remove columns means having a complete understanding of the weakest points of the installation. Cables are actually very strong and lightweight. The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable structure, and the design was the focus of a lot of scrutiny and concern before it was even chosen to get people across from Brooklyn to Manhattan over a century ago.

With any structure, there needs to be a safety factor in the equations. Bridges are designed, generally, with a safety factor approaching 100 times the minimum requirement, which should make even the most skeptical person feel a little more confident making the crossing. But it isn’t the cables or beams that are of greatest concern when designing a structure. It’s the connections.

The next time you’re sitting in traffic, note the number and the size of the bolts connecting all the components of the bridge. Those bolts are analogous to a centipede’s legs. If the centipede lost a few of its many legs, it could still move from place to place. Structure should perform like the redundancy of a centipede. Each part spreads the load a given distance to the next component, just like the rafters in your home’s roof, as another example. If bridges had fewer bolts, they would need to be much larger, and there would be less safety.

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Trends come and go, and then come right back again

All I had to do was pick up a package that had been left at the wrong door.

I knocked. My neighbor let me in. Nothing felt out of the ordinary. But then it happened. It was like raindrops hitting a tin roof, but it wasn’t raining, and we weren’t under a tin roof.

I followed the sound, and set my sights on something that hasn’t been in front of my eyes for at least a couple decades. It was a typewriter. An electric one, to be exact. An Olympia Compact S — one of the last typewriter models offered by a storied German manufacturer that lost the battle with computers and word processors.

Finding a typewriter nowadays requires a trip to a museum. But there are still many out in circulation — you just have to know where to look.

So it wasn’t necessarily the typewriter that surprised me, but who was using it:

Fmy neighbor’s teenaged daughter.

“Oh, don’t mind her,” my neighbor said. “She’s always on that typewriter.”

“But … but, why?” I asked.

“The sounds it makes are relaxing. And it reminds her of her grandfather.”

The young woman was composing a poem using paper from the printer. The ink of each letter was quite uneven, showing not only the antiquity of the machine in front of her, but also how spoiled we’ve become with laser printers and high-resolution screens.

Fwhat you’re creating. It also creates a sense of permanence a computer or smartphone can’t. And it can’t be hacked.

Typewriters, of course, aren’t the only things making a comeback. Vinyl records and Polaroid cameras have already made returns. So have flip phones. And, believe it or not, even pocket pagers.

ixated on our devices, we’ll find ourselves longing for time away from all that.

I thought my neighbor’s daughter was unique in this love for typewriters, but apparently that’s not the case. Young people — especially in the so-called Gen Z — are rediscovering a number of relics from the past like typewriters, enjoying their simplicity, with maybe even a hint of nostalgia for a previous life, perhaps.

Exploring this new fondness for typewriters online has helped me discover some interesting feedback. There are no ads or messages popping up on the paper while you type, meaning you can focus on

All of these treasures should have been lost to time, but they weren’t. Yes, they had been replaced by something better and faster — but all of these artifacts were more than just tools. They helped define us in some way.

And that gives me real hope for other aspects of society that some might try to write off, like something near and dear to my own heart: newspapers. A few weeks back, a popular social media content creator named Kelsey Russell visited our newsroom. She has made a name for herself on TikTok by championing newspapers to her generation.

Can you pull up news on your phone or computer? Sure. But once you swipe it away, it’s gone. Newspapers, however,

can’t be swiped away. And they won’t be.

As we become more and more fixated on our electronic devices, we’re going to find ourselves longing for time away from all that. Without the distractions. Without the noise created by the intrusion of others. Without the glowing screen.

Books. Cameras using actual photographic paper. Phones that don’t do much more than call someone. Typewriters. And, yes, newspapers.

All of these will maintain places in our society, and that’s good. But please don’t call them antique. Many of us have indeed made many trips around the sun, but we don’t need the reminder.

And finally, you might think finding my young neighbor clickety-clacking away on a typewriter might inspire me to write these words on something similar. It certainly would be poetic in its own right.

But my MacBook Air is doing perfectly fine. I already lived through the times when typewriters were a necessary tool, not a novelty. Give me another decade or two before I’m ready to relive that, thank you very much.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? execeditor@liherald.com.

Before Long Island, we were ‘t Lange Eylandt

or an area with as much history as Long Island, many of us tend to focus on the big events and names.

The Roosevelts. Washington’s spy ring. Billy Joel.

But an important — if overlooked — part of our history is the early Dutch settlement of the area.

Beneath Long Island’s modern landscape — with its bustling cities, quaint towns and scenic shores — lies a rich tapestry of history woven by the earliest European settlers. To comprehend the essence of Long Island — and, in many ways, all of New York today — we must understand its past, tracing back to the pivotal era of Dutch colonial settlement.

The roots of much Long Island’s identity — its culture, its governance, and even its place names — find their origins in the footsteps of Dutch explorers and settlers who arrived on its shores in the early 17th century.

The Dutch East India Company commissioned Henry Hudson to explore the uncharted waters of the New World in 1609. Hudson’s voyage led him to the shores of Long Island, where he navigated the waters of what is now known as

the Hudson River.

This encounter marked the dawn of Dutch interest in the region, culminating in the establishment of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.

However, it was not until the 1630s that the Dutch began to establish footholds on Long Island itself, with individual families acquiring land and laying the groundwork for settlements such as Southold and Southampton.

The significance of these early Dutch settlements cannot be overstated. They served as the foundation upon which Long Island’s communities were built, shaping its social, economic, and political landscape for centuries to come.

Tpopulation, which now numbers more than 2 million.

The Dutch presence on Long Island was not without its challenges. The region became a contested territory, with rival claims from both Dutch and English authorities, as well as conflicts with Indigenous tribes.

he story of the Dutch settlers is one of courage, perseverance, collaboration.

The Dutch settlers brought with them not only their language and customs, but also their expertise in agriculture, commerce and governance. Through their toil and perseverance, they transformed the untamed wilderness into thriving villages and towns, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s character.

It was also thanks to the Dutch that the first Jewish people arrived in what would become New York. Solomon Pietersen and Jacob Barsimson were the first Dutch Jews to come to America in 1654, followed later that year by 23 Jewish refugees fleeing Portuguese persecution in Brazil. These early settlers were the nucleus of what became New York state’s Jewish

The struggle for dominance played out in conflicts and negotiations, shaping the boundaries and allegiances of the burgeoning colonies, which still determine the borders between Nassau and Suffolk counties to this day.

Yet, despite these tensions, the Dutch settlers persevered, carving out a distinct identity for themselves within the diverse tapestry of early American society which lasted into the 1800s.

The legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island is evident in its place names, its architecture, and its cultural heritage. From the quaint villages of Astoria and Ravenswood, to the bustling streets of Queens Bridge Plaza, traces of Dutch influence are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Long Island itself was named by the Dutch, who were the first to refer to the landmass as ‘t Lange Eylandt.

Nassau County was named after the royal house of Nassau — also known as the House of Orange — which continues to rule the Netherlands to this day.

Many of Long Island and New York’s prominent early families trace their genealogy to the early Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam and ‘t Lange Eylandt. The Roosevelts — originally spelled Rosenvelt — came to New Amsterdam between 1638 and 1649, and would build their fortune through their properties across Long Island and in upstate New York, while the Vanderbilts came to the area in 1650.

To truly understand Long Island’s past and present, it is essential to explore the rich history of its Dutch settlers. Their story is not just a chapter in the annals of American history, but a living testament to the enduring legacy of exploration, settlement and adaptation.

As we reflect on the journey of those early pioneers, we gain insight into the forces that have shaped Long Island into the vibrant and dynamic region it is today.

In commemorating the legacy of the Dutch settlement, we honor the resilience and ingenuity of those who laid the foundation for our communities. While not perfect people by any means, theirs is a story of courage, perseverance and collaboration, reminding us of the enduring power of diversity and cooperation in shaping the course of history.

As we look to the future, we need to draw inspiration from the past, embracing the spirit of discovery and exploration that defines the legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island.

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.

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Don’t wait for Earth Day to care about Earth

earth Day is April 22, just two and a half weeks away.

It’s a day that’s been around since 1970, yet it seems the condition of our planet since then has gotten worse rather than better.

Climate change has caused global temperatures to rise, resulting in more severe storms, wildfires and megadroughts. Places that are typically cold are becoming warmer, and places that are usually warm are becoming hotter.

What can regular people like us do to turn back the rising tide of global climate change? Becoming better caretakers of whatever small patch of the world we inhabit is a start.

Earth Day is just one day, but its significance should carry over into every day. And it’s all about sustainability and stewardship — which requires daily commitment, vigilance and action.

We can start by remembering the three R’s — reduce, reuse and recycle. That means buying products with minimal packaging, reusing items like bags to carry our groceries, and recycling everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal.

We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and when we are, ensuring that they’re energyefficient. We can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and

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watering our lawns only in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation.

And, of course, we can find more efficient ways to get around. Do we continue using the same old practice of fueling vehicles with fossil fuels, or do we dive into diverse technologies? And do we really need to take a car when we can hop on a bus or train, or even ride a bike or walk?

It’s hard to believe we can make a difference on our own, but we can. Especially if we aren’t alone in making conservation a way of life. And we can make an even bigger difference by backing more environmentally friendly ways to produce energy, like wind turbines — whether on land or out in the ocean.

One example is the South Fork Wind project, some 35 miles off Montauk, which is expected to generate about 130 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power an estimated 70,000 Long Island homes. Officials believe that it could eliminate up to 6 million tons of carbon emissions over the 25-year life of the project — the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road.

It’s a start. But we have a ways to go to get all of the homes on Long Island — more than 1 million of them — powered this way.

To continue the march to a cleaner, greener planet, we need individual and

I think most of us wish the two leading candidates for president weren’t so old. You have to be at least 35 to serve as president, but there’s no restriction on the other end. You could be 117 and still be eligible to hear “Hail to the Chief” every time you walk into a public gathering.

I’m 86, and damn well know someone my age is too old to be in the Oval Office unless they’re just visiting. How about a constitutional amendment that sets down a series of challenges that must be met by anyone over 70 seeking to be commander in chief?

First there would be a dime test. A dime would be dropped on the floor at a busy deli, and the candidate would have to pick it up on the first try. The retrieval would have to be accomplished by bending over. Anyone getting down on their knees to get the dime would be automatically disqualified.

Then there would be a memory test. An examiner chosen by an independent panel would meet with each hopeful candidate, and early in the conversation three famous political quotes would be used: “I am not a crook,” “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”

collective efforts on the local, national and global levels to continue expanding. If they don’t, we could see significant ocean rise in our lifetimes — literally bringing the sea into our backyards as early as the 2040s. The planet is getting warmer, polar ice is melting, and all that water has to go somewhere.

Since the first Earth Day 54 years ago, millions of people in nearly 200 countries have taken part in activities whose aim is to enhance the planet’s environment. The annual event has helped push legislation in many countries — including the United States — intended to reduce the human race’s collective carbon footprint, and help us find ways to live more sustainable lives.

But the work is far from finished. Our schools need to teach environmental literacy. The media — from newspapers and television to the hottest social media platforms — must circulate necessary, accurate information.

In April, as trees bud, flowers sprout and temperatures warm, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the greenery and sunshine. But as we take a hike or pedal along our local bike paths, or walk along our waterways or the shore, our thoughts should turn to advocacy and activism on behalf of the planet we inhabit. Because we shouldn’t fight to protect the Earth just on Earth Day, but every day.

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In vitro fertilization is worth fighting for

one of the greatest joys an individual or couple can experience is the birth of a child.

Unfortunately for millions of people, that joy is denied, though sometimes only temporarily, due to infertility. It is estimated that one in eight individuals or couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy.

The rapid advancement of medical technology in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility has led to the development of several treatments, but none is more promising or has been more successful than in vitro fertilization. IVF is a series of medical procedures that can help someone who is having difficulty conceiving become pregnant. During the process, mature eggs are taken from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized eggs or embryos are then medically placed in a uterus.

A full cycle of IVF takes two to three weeks. In many instances, the fertilized

embryos are frozen and stored for future implantation.

Since its clinical approval in 1978, IVF has provided infertile people the best opportunity to conceive and have children. Between 2017 and 2019, 10 percent of women between ages 15 and 44 received fertility treatments, and IVF resulted in 90,000 births. The procedure’s use continues to grow, with nearly 100,000 infants being born in 2021. IVF has been shown to have a 44.5 percent success rate for women younger than 35. Its acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable, with 42 percent of adults saying they know someone who has used IVF to have a child.

the procedure’s acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable.

The ability to take advantage of IVF is closely linked to the procedure’s affordability. The cost of IVF treatments can be well in excess of $20,000. Due to its high cost in New York state, I cosponsored Assembly Bill 2646-A in 2018, which required insurance companies to provide coverage for IVF treatments. That legislation became law in 2019.

Despite the significant steps that have been taken to increase its avail-

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At the end of this session, which would last a minimum of one hour, the candidate would be asked to recall the quotes. He or she would have to remember at least two of them to be eligible to run.

And third, the new constitutional amendment would require a cursive test. The candidate, in a room alone, would be required to write, in cursive, an essay of at least 700 words, explaining why he or she thought he or she would be a swell leader of America. The content of the essays would not be judged or graded. A judge appointed by the two major political parties would simply check to make sure the essays were indeed written in cursive. If you don’t know cursive, you belong in Hell, and not in the White House.

Think about all this, please. It’s time for a change.

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This is directed to elected Democrats in New York: So how are your bail reform and your progressive agenda going? open your eyes: It isn’t work-

ability, IVF has come under direct threat, thanks to a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in February. The case arose from an incident at an IVF treatment clinic in which the frozen embryos of three couples were accidentally destroyed. The couples sued the clinic for negligence and wrongful death. In its decision, the state court declared that embryos created through IVF should be considered human beings, and as such granted all legal rights and protections under the law.

The ruling immediately forced three of the eight fertility clinics in Alabama to pause their IVF treatments out of concern that physicians might face civil liability or criminal prosecution if they rendered the treatment. Since the decision, the Alabama state legislature has passed laws protecting IVF providers from legal liability.

In response to the Alabama ruling, State Sen. Jack Martins and I filed legislation that would protect IVF in New York. Despite the fact that New York law is the opposite of Alabama law when it comes to the definition of human life, there is a glaring absence of a definition of the legal status of fer-

tilized embryos that have been frozen for the purpose of IVF treatments. My legislation, Assembly Bill 9412, seeks to amend state Public Health Law Section 2599 by providing that any fertilized human ovum or embryo existing outside a uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person or any other term that connotes a human being.

This legislation is needed to protect the availability of IVF treatments in New York by providing legal clarification, so that fertility centers and physicians aren’t exposed to civil liabilities and possibly criminal sanctions. The bill has been assigned to the Assembly Health Committee, where I hope it will be immediately considered and presented for a vote.

IVF offers hope to millions of people who are having trouble becoming parents. No matter a person’s political affiliation, religious beliefs or gender, no one should ever take any action that jeopardizes the hope and dream of becoming a parent. We must make sure that any ambiguity in state law, as it pertains to the definition of human life, is clarified so that IVF treatments can never be put at risk by a future court decision.

Brian Curran represents the 21st Assembly District.

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ing. Criminals are walking our streets because Democrats don’t want to lock up people who commit crimes.

Why do Democrats think it’s oK for someone to walk into any store and steal everything off the shelves, or assault someone on the street? People walk our streets and continue to commit crimes, and thanks to the Democrats, are free to commit more crimes. Most if not all of those who are arrested are back on the street before a police officer can complete the paperwork.

Arresting and incarcerating criminals is not being racist. People today are generally afraid. A police officer is killed by a convicted felon with a gun who had 21 arrests but wasn’t in jail. Another subject, also carrying a gun, was arrested last year on gun charges, but thanks to Democrats’ bail reform was out on the street. Between them they had a total of more than 40 arrests, including violent felonies.

It surely seems that Democrats favor criminals over private citizens. We need new leadership in Albany to stop this. Albany Democrats have failed us, made us less safe, and people have died.

STEVE GroGAN

Steven Grogan is a retired federal agent and former Lynbrook village trustee.

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