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Town asks for 45 more days Officials request time to take hard look at environmental studies By KARINA KoVAc kkovac@liherald.com
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BAlDWIN cIVIc ASSocIAtIoN President Darien Ward, third from left, and government liaison Karen Montalbano, second from left, with Baldwin residents outside the Town of Hempstead’s Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion.
Neighbors shared concerns about the potential delay of the hamlet’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative with the Hempstead Town Board last week. Their comments and questions were addressed by an attorney, Steven Losquadro, who was introduced by Town Supervisor Don Clavin’s chief of staff, Jack Libert, to discuss the details of the extensive work planned for downtown Baldwin. Though the board decided
not to issue a moratorium on the projects that comprise the initiative, Losquadro explained that the board requested that he and an associate, William Duffy, re-examine in detail the special zoning districts and environmental impacts of the project, which was designed to bring more people and business to downtown Baldwin, and promote economic growth and development. The review is required by the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act to ensure that the projects’ infraContinued on page 5
Library takes a stand against unparalleled book banning By KARINA KoVAc kkovac@liherald.com
There were a seemingly unprecedented number of attempts to ban books across the nation last year. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 700 bids to challenge or remove nearly 1,600 books — the most since the organization began collecting censorship data 30 years ago. In response, the Baldwin Public Library has promoted the Unite Against Book Bans campaign, which promotes a diversity of books to open young minds to a larger worldview. Library
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anning books is the slippery slope to the erosion of our freedom of expression. ElIZABEtH olESH Library director
director Elizabeth Olesh said that virtually every book the library contains could offend someone in some way, but, “I don’t think it is appropriate for a
library to exclude materials or limit access to the larger community because it includes potentially objectionable content.” That objectionable content, Olesh has noticed, is usually targeted “at materials that deal with Black, Indigenous and people of color or LGBTQIA+ issues.” Many parents, she reasoned, feel they are protecting their children from sensitive and complex issues that are difficult to confront head on. But limiting their access, Olesh added, “doesn’t protect them from life’s complex and challenging issues. On the con-
trary, reading a book can be a way to understand and process a tough topic.” “Anybody that bans a book is the best thing a publicity agent could ever have — thank you for helping me sell more copies,” the filmmaker John Waters told the Herald with a laugh. Waters is known for focusing on sensitive and offensive topics in his films
while at the same time making light of them, and has done so in books as well, among them “Shock Value” (1981) and “Role Models” (2010). The ALA notes on its website that attempts to control what people read are nothing new. Asking the question, “Who Challenges Books?” it answers, Continued on page 15
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Earth Day clean-up brings multiple communities together By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com
In honor of Earth Day, on April 24, assemblywoman Judy Griffin and senator Todd Kaminsky hosted a Community Clean-up in the Village of Rockville Centre of the South Pond/McDonald Pond area of Hempstead Lake Park, along with local community groups. Dozens of volunteers from Baldwin Girl Scout Troop 2210, Rockville Centre’s Boy Scout Troop 40, Boy Scout Troops 214 and 163, Brownie Troop 802, Webelos Pack 31, Girls Scouts Troops 821, 826, 2086; Freeport’s Daisy Troop 2221. In addition, clean-up help was enlisted from the Rockville Centre Police, RVC Conservancy, RVC Friends of MLK, All Our Energy, and Vision Street Research. In total collected more than 50 bags of garbage. “I am so grateful to the individuals, children, families, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and organizations who joined together to participate in our Earth Day Cleanup at Hempstead Lake State Park,” said assemblywoman Judy Griffin. “Together we made a difference and demonstrated why it is essential to preserve our natural resources and keep our shorelines pristine- by keeping our parks clean, beautiful, and safe, Hemp-
stead Lake Park and the surrounding areas will remain a place for many generations to enjoy.” “Rockville Centre Conservancy is thrilled to be able to participate in cleaning up one of our villages best resources Hempstead Lake Park,” said Matt Cliszis a board member at the conservancy. “Part of our mission is to identify local public spaces which are in need of attention and to help do something to make it better for the community,” he concluded. Bill Brown, the park manager at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said this was one step towards fighting the ongoing litter crisis, “Awareness and action are the best ways to fight pollution.” The organization All Our Energy, which advocates and educates the public to support renewable energy and involve the community in environmental protection was also pulling up their sleeves to help and teach. “It is time New York addresses the root cause of it all, with mandates stopping toxics in these materials which become pollution, and to reduce, reuse, refill, and then recycle the rest,” said George Povall the director of All Our Energy.
BAldwIN’s GIRl sCOut Troop 2210 helped collect garbage at Hempstead Lake Park, a total of 50 bags were filled amoungst volunteers from other nearby Scout grroups, enviromental groups and assemblywoman Judy Griffin.
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Family pens book about achiving your dreams dence was missing from parents to children today, “Somewhere along the line we lost that [motiMother and daughter duo, vation] and we’re like, yeah but Sandhyia Gosine, 40, and Isabel- you can’t fly, and I feel like that la Brielle Ramcharitar, 9, have instills doubt [because] we say come out with the children’s things like ‘anything is possible’ book, “Superhero Within Me: but anything is not possible Uni: Never Give Up on Your because I can’t be a superhero. Dream!” meant to encourage So, it’s just bridging that gap and children to achieve their dreams allowing children to believe,” through superhero’s who also Gosine stated. accomplished very human and Published for the first time career goals. Ramcharitar Ramcharitar learned many valuthought up the character that able lessons through working Gosine then together with her b ro u g h t t o l i f e mom to accomplish through colored a common endeavpencils. or. “It makes me It all started a feel very happy and few months ago accomplished when they both had through publishing an epiphany while a book I illustrated, re m i n i s c i n g o n and my mom their nightly story wrote,” she said. times they used to Uni, the FBI agent do when Ramchariand main character tar was two years in the children’s old. Gosine, at the book, is the same time was creating profession Ramstories every night charitar wants to about superheros be when she grows who also have norup. mal jobs and then Ramcharitar writing them down explained her creto save them. Ram- sANdhyIA GOsINe ative process in ch a r i t a r at t h e crafting the characAuthor same time was ters, “First, I startdrawing the makeed out with a believe characters to give them sketch and then moved on to more depth. actually drawing and it came out Fast-forward, both are now very very good,” she laughed, self-published together with the illustrating the entire 15-page book selling on Amazon. Gosine book in two weeks. They both wrote and developed the plot reported that she is now a mini with guidance from Ramchari- celebrity at Steele, which is “fantar, who in turn illustrated the tastic” she said, in her school whole book. Spreading the mes- since reading the book to her sage to all children reading that class and getting the schools you don’t need superpowers to famed “book of the month” title. be a super star. Gosine said nurHer classmates have now turing the imagination while expressed that they too want to telling the youth they can write books of their own, which achieve their aspirations was is exactly the point Gosine had personal for her. in mind. “You did something and Gosine when she was younger showed [the classmates who had her dreams of becoming and now] know it’s possible and astronaut or lawyer stifled by that’s what the whole purpose some adults who “kill that real was.” passion” so this project took on a The process was incredible personal meaning for her. Feel- for both, Gosine said, because of ing it necessary to ignite, not all the quality time and teachdiminish, children’s goals, able moments throughout the “When we say anything is possi- process. “The best part was ble, we mean anything is possi- spending time with her, it gave ble, but gearing towards some- me an opportunity to show that thing that’s more achievable,” once you have a vision in mind, Gosine expressed. an idea, all you have to do is In sixth grade, the grade Ram- work towards it,” Gosine said. charitar is currently attending, Now Ramcharitar makes her Gosine was allowed to explore own plans to do her homework herself through poetry by a and study because of those teacher who pushed her to write teachable moments that taught what she felt. The action of her her about setting objectives. believing in her coupled with When they tangibly held the reading Shel Silverstein gave book in their hands, it was a Gosine the drive to self-publish shock to Ramcharitar, because it her own poetry book in 2009. cemented for her that dreams Gosine felt that boost in confi- could become a reality.
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thIs Is the second book Sandhyia Gosine has written, with the first being a poetry collection titled “A Walk Through Life” which came out in 2009. IsABellA BRIelle RAmChARItAR became a mini-celebraty at Steele Elementary School when she was able to read her book to her class, also achieving their “book of the month.”
Nearly 500 books donated by Lenox Elementary School
The depARTmeNT Of Public Works actively removing the spatterdock in the pond on April 27.
By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com
On April 13, two students Laila in third grade and Samuel in fourth grade from the Lenox Elementary School donated nearly 500 books to The Book Fairies. An organization has been taking books that would’ve been discarded and putting them into the hands of eager children since 2012. Laila, a third grader from Lenox started the community outreach effort in 2020 by writKarina Kovac/ Herald ing a note to principal Valerie Paul in second grade, asking LAILA ANd SAmueL hold up two books out of nearly her if the school could do some- 500 that were donated to The Book Fairies. thing along the lines of give a book and take a book. Paul increase student’s love of reading, boost decided to keep the trade aspect and literacy, build a school or classroom reached out to neighboring organization library or make sure that children have The Book Fairies in Freeport. books to take home – The Book Fairies To make the trade a reality, collection want to make sure these valuable resourcboxes were set up in the school so parents es are available. and students could drop off their discardDenise Wright, volunteer at The Book ed reading materials. Then during pro- Fairies say the donations, “Feel so good cessing the books, students were able to because it gives the opportunity to help write a note inside each book that they everybody else that’s in need of books, donated with a sentiment of kindness and especially other schools or churches…we encouragement with the hopes of expand- want to say thank you because it gives ing on their love of reading. everyone else the opportunity to have Whether teachers are trying to books.”
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Invasive spatterdock plant removed from Loft’s Pond By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com
Nassau County legislator Debra Mulé announced April 27, that the county’s Department of Public Works has begun the removal of invasive spatterdock from Lofts Pond after two years of Covid-19 delays. The work began on Friday April 22, which was Earth Day, a day known for demonstrations of support for environmental protection. Spatterdock is an invasive water lily that is known to disrupt aquatic ecosystems in ponds, lakes and slower moving streams. The plant naturally emits an oppressive repulsive odor that previously
prevented residents from fully enjoying the park or using their backyards. “This important project will restore ecological balance to Lofts Pond, make the park much more attractive to visitors, and greatly improve quality of life for the residents who live next to the pond,” legislator Mulé said. “Thank you to the Department of Public Works for their efforts to complete this long-awaited project in time for the spring and summer months.” In May 2020, federal officials authorized Nassau County to remove up to 75 percent of the invasive overgrowth; however, the project was delayed because of the pandemic.
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Herald wins 17 state newspaper awards STAFF REPORT It was a big showing for Herald Community Newspapers at the New York Press Association spring conference last weekend in Saratoga Springs, with the group from Richner Communications winning 17 state awards, including top honors for in-depth reporting, column writing and spot news. The team of Nakeem Grant, Scott Brinton, Peter Belfiore, Sue Grieco and Jim Bernstein won the Thomas G. Butson Award for the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald following an April 2021 shooting at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop that killed one person, and injured two others. “Incredible local coverage of a local trauma,” judges from the Nebraska Press Association shared. “The spectrum of pieces — hard Courtesy of New York Press Association news, editorial, column, etc. — to HERAld COmmuniTy nEwSPAPERS was well-represented at the New York Press Association’s spring conference in Saratoga Springs last widen the context and learning weekend, where the group won a total of 28 state awards. From left, reporters Will Sheeline and Tom Carrozza; senior reporter Mallory Wilson; from this event and its impact on publisher emeritus Cliff Richner; senior editor Laura Lane; senior reporter Karina Kovac; sales/marketing associate Jessica Kleiman; digital the community was exemplary.” The team also earned top honors sales manager Lori Berger; sales vice president Rhonda Glickman; executive editor Michael Hinman; senior reporter Jordan Vallone; Riverdale for spot news for their coverage of Press editor Gary Larkin; and deputy editor Jeffrey Bessen. the shooting, that ultimately led to Community Newspapers. “I am so proud murder charges for Gabriel DeWitt to be a part of this team.” Wilson, who reportedly worked as a cart Other runner-up wins included: collector at the supermarket. Senior editor Laura Lane finished as a ■ Coverage of religion for Andrew Garrunner-up in the in-depth news category cia and Jordan Vallone for the Merrick as well for her coverage of speed enforceHerald with stories described by judges as ment on the roads around schools for the “very strongly worded and political” filled East Meadow Herald. with “lots of good quotes.” “Really solid reporting on a local issue that may not have seemed particularly ■ Best obituaries for Jeffrey Bessen, prinewsworthy, but after research, was demmarily on his remembrance of Jim Steinonstrated to be a looming safety issue that man. “The lede made me want to keep — unchecked — could have had tragic reading,” according to one judge. “The consequences,” the judges said. “And Ms. more I read, the more I wanted to read.” Lane’s reporting had an actual impact, ■ Best editorials for Brinton in the Merwith changes to speed zone and enforcerick Herald, praised for putting “faces” on ment.” editorials. “Each editorial led off with a That coverage also earned Lane a runnarrative lead paragraph about someone ner-up spot for community leadership affected, which helped readers relate to behind a team of reporters from The Postthe issue.” Standard in Syracuse. Brinton also won first place for his column writing that would appear on the Herald opinion pages. “I am immensely proud of our team for once again being recognized for the tremendous work they do serving our communities week in and week out,” said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “Never has local journalism been more important than during the past two years. Throughout the entire pandemic, our team of essential workers has been in the communities telling the stories of our neighbors., businesses and institutions. “Our company is proudly familyowned, which allows us to impartially report the facts. From critical health information and school updates, to celebrations of life’s milestones and more, we’ve got you covered.” Former photo editor Christina Daly was a runner-up for the state’s Photographer of the Year behind Erica Miller from The Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Judges commended her on a “nice collection of
■ Daly was recognized for her feature photo in the East Meadow Herald, where readers are drawn in, forcing them to “look at it longer and longer.” Christina Daly/Herald file
FORmER HERAld STAFF photographer Christina Daly was honored as a runner-up for Photographer of the Year by the New York Press Association for photos like this one, which originally appeared on the cover of Living in Franklin Square/Elmont. excellent work” where Daly “caught more that the action” with her photographs. Former reporters Kate Nalepinski, Brian Stieglitz and Stephanie Banat were recognized for their education coverage inside the pages of the Wantagh Herald. Judges praised them for the “balance of hard news and features related to the schools, keeping people informed on mask and vaccine protocols, while also showcasing new programs and providing that human interest piece that is so vital.” Photographer Brian Ballweg was awarded runner-up status for his sports action photos that appeared in the Lyn-
brook/East Rockaway Herald, after prompting one judge to “almost feel the pain” in an athletic play. Herald creative director Jeffrey Negrin and features/special sections editor Karen Bloom were runners-up for best large space ad for Lynbrook/East Rockaway, while Negin also earned honors for best house ad/ad campaign. Mona Waitzman was a runner-up for best small space ad. “It takes a great team, from every department, to bring home the awards we have this weekend,” said Rhonda Glickman, vice president of sales for Herald
The Heralds also received honorable mentions for a news story from Andrew Garcia, and for best special section-advertising for Negrin’s graduation issue that appeared in the Rockville Centre Herald. The Riverdale Press in the Bronx earned 11 awards, including top honors for general excellence, overall design, editorial page and newsprint special sections. That paper was led up until earlier this year by Michael Hinman, who is now executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Overall, the publications from Herald Community Newspapers won 28 state awards, allowing it to finish in the top three newspaper groups and chains in New York. In all, more than 130 newspapers participated in this year’s competition, submitting 2,481 entries in 67 categories.
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Community service programs with the library Take part in the Baldwin Public Library’s ongoing community service programs. Students can help rebuild through a team effort. Create art for a good cause! This year’s challenge is “World Needs”, which focuses on clean oceans, humanitarian aid for refugees, hunger relief, overcoming bias and arts activism. For every poster created during this program, the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $5 to programs meeting global needs. This program will be ongoing until May and participants will receive one hour of community service for each session. Students can also let their voices be heard in library decisions in their TAG program. Lastly, from April to June take on the Recycle Challenge! Bring bottles and cans to your local supermarket, and take a picture of your receipt. Then email your receipt to teens@baldwinpl.org.
Thursday, May 5 Baldwin Car Night Join the Baldwin Hot Rod Association as they start their “Every Thursday Night” car showings. From May 5th to September 1st hotrods, classic cars, antique cars, and trucks will be displayed and welcomed at Fireman’s Field from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A $3 donation per car load toward the Firefighter Stephen Barry Memorial Scholarship fund is appreciated For the public, admission is free. Enjoy an evening of cars, tunes, and conversation. Sponsored by Hook & Ladder Company Two, Baldwin Fire Department. Call 516-860-4298 for directions if needed.
Thursday, May 5-8 Baldwin Carnival The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce presents...the Baldwin Carnival! From May 5 to 8 there will be rides, attractions, food and more at the Baldwin Train Station between Grand
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Thursday, May 12 Friends of the Library Meeting Friends of the Library Meetings are currently scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. and all meetings are currently virtual. If you have questions, or would like to learn more about becoming involved with the Friends, they may be contacted at (516) 223-6228 ext. 199 or friends@baldwinpl.org or visit us online at baldwinpl.org/friends. Please email friends@baldwinpl.org for Google Meet login information.
Story Time
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Story time is for ages 2 through 4 and are reoccuring in the future during the days of May 19, 26, June 2, & 9 All story times will begin at 11:15 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m. They include stories, songs, and a craft which will take place in the Baldwin Public Library’s Children’s Arts & Crafts Room.
The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce presents...the Baldwin Carnival! From May 5 to 8 there will be rides, attractions, food and more at the Baldwin Train Station between Grand Avenue and Chestbut Street. Opening hours Thursday and Friday will start at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Avenue and Chestbut Street. Opening hours Thursday and Friday will start at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Pay one price of $30. Contact the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at their website for additional information about the event.
Sunday, May 8 Peaceful Sunset Painting Join Painting with a Twist to learn stepby-step how to create firefly sunflowers. This painting will make you feel like you’re catching fireflys outside during the summer. Cost is $37 and the event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 855 Merrick Road Baldwin, NY 11510.
Wednesday, May 11 Poetry/Prose and Art: Community Expressions of the Pandemic Join the Baldwin Public Library for an art class with artist and educator Danielle Livoti from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Share your thoughts and feelings about the pandemic through sketching, painting, and collage. The final product will be displayed in the Library. Pizza will be served. These programs are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and is administered be the Huntington Arts
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Afternoon Book Discussion The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb will be discussed in this hybrid program. The discussion leader will be Programming Librarian Marialisa Arnold. Summary: Ray McMillian loves playing the violin more than anything, and nothing will stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a professional musician not his mother, who thinks he should get a real job, not the fact that he can’t afford a high-caliber violin, and not the racism inherent in the classical music world; as Ray is a black man. Ray makes the startling discovery that his great-grandfather’s fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius and when his prized family heirloom is stolen - held for bitcoin ransom, Ray is
HAviNg AN EvENT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 kkovac@liherald.com
Painting with a Twist will be holding an event at the Baldwin Public Library on May 12th at 7 p.m. The Baldwin Civic Association is hosting a native plant sale, order due by May 18th and pick-up on the 22nd. Legislator Debra Mulé is hosting a “Medicare Made Clear: The Basics” program on May 11th at 6-7 p.m. James McLurkin, professor of Robotics and Electrical Engineering at Rice University was Baldwin Class of 1990. In 1882 there were 1,200 people living in the community of Baldwin.
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DONNA SAleRNO (fAR right) smelling the carnations with the Flower Therapy workshop class at Baldwin Public Library.
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On April 27, Donna Salerno, 46, a reiki master, mindfulness educator and medium visited the Baldwin Public Library with a dozen flowers to teach the Baldwin community the importance of meditation and relaxation through flower meditation. Teaching to a nearly packed class, she discussed the importance of healing yourself through positive affirmations that promote self-love, manifesting goals you want to accomplish and listening to what the earth wants to communicate. “Flowers have a healing purpose, all flowers have a message, all you have to do is gaze and look,” Salerno told the class of 12, “there are signs [and] intuitive messages if you look around you; every flower has energy attached to it.” Salerno said anyone can tap into their environment, and if they find their purpose in life, they can start to get a better idea of connecting to your own energy. She said most purposes people have start with the word “to” lead by an action, such as “to-give” or “to-teach.” Getting attuned with your personal purpose and speaking what you want into existence through repetitious pronouncements will help to accomplish goals she told the class. In addition, the repetitious nature of statements to yourself in the mirror every day such as “I am loved” or “I am enough,” will change mindsets overtime and lead to more confidence and happiness overall. “Sometimes the pursuit of more that consumerism leads to has us asking for more and more, but flowers are able to connect everyone to a simpler time,” said Salerno, “They remind of thinking back on our childhood making mud pies and our own inner child.” She pondered a second and continued, “I guess that’s what flowers are to us, just a very simple way of connecting and getting back to nature.” She asked the class to briefly meditate with the carnations given to everyone and see what messages naturally came to them. Then going around the room to cleanse the energy of each person in the room by running a carnation in proximity to attendees and throwing the negative energy back into the ground where it’ll be dispersed.
flower meanings Rose: comes from French, translating to ‘pink’, symbolic for love and passion
Sunflower: Named after its tendency to turn to face the sun, means adoration, loyalty, and longevity Tulip: Traces back to the Persion
word “dulband” meaning turban after its shape, means true love and hope
Mother and daughter Caitlin and Laura McCaffrey attended the workshop together. “I’ve been interested in it for a while,” Laura said, “I feel a lot better after she did the [cleansing] I might do it at home now.” Laura, her mother said, “anything therapeutic is good [and] I’ve always been interested in the meanings of flowers.” She also spoke on how nice it was to be back in-person at the library, “I am thrilled that we are able to be back in person because I missed it.” Debbie Banahan, another workshop goer and flower enjoyer got a more indepth look at what flowers can do for people. Saying she mostly saw flowers as something to take a picture of not interact with: “Talking to a flower as a healing energy...is very therapeutic.” So proclaimed that, “People need to connect to the positive, inner peace and the inner child in order to be positive in their every-day life and deal with stress and relationships with other people.” Banahan came with her friend Cathy Aliano who said it was an interesting workshop, “I never really knew a lot about the healing power of flowers, and I feel like after this workshop I’m going to use flowers more in a therapeutic way in my life, not just as a pretty ornamental thing to decorate my home with.” Salerno has been practicing mindfulness and other therapeutic techniques since her early 20’s, she’s seen that since the pandemic, “I think that in this point in time people are looking for something that will make them feel good and whatever it is that they need to connect they need it now more than ever. “
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Islanders cap first season at UBS Arena Following incredible back-to-back appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Islanders and their fans will have to wait until next season to experience the Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena. The Islanders concluded their inaugural campaign at UBS last Friday evening with a 6-4 loss to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Isles finished 37-34-10, including a 20-16-5 mark at home following a difficult 0-5-2 start in the state-of-the-art venue. After an unprecedented 13-game road trip to open the season, the Islanders played their first game at UBS Arena on Nov. 20 against the Calgary Flames and fell short, 5-2. Next season marks the Islanders’ 50th anniversary as an NHL franchise. Limited season ticket memberships are available. For information, call (888) 694-7537, or email memberships@newyorkislanders. com. —Tony Bellissimo
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The Islanders wenT 20-16-5 in their inaugural season at UBS Arena in Elmont.
MekhI walTers, of Elmont, above, worked the UBS Arena main entrance and handed out Islanders bucket hats to fans on April 28. CharlIe MCanulla of Bellmore, above, showed off his Islanders art as he entered UBS Arena April 28. The walls ThroughouT the second-level rotunda at UBS Arena honor famous Long Islanders like ‘Dr. J.’ Julius Erving. aT lefT,, MaTT Martin of the Islanders, right, tangled with Washington’s Anthony Mantha April 28.
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Long Beach Sophomore Flag Football/Soccer COMING OFF A second straight Honorable Mention All-County soccer season that saw her lead Long Beach’s midfield and give the competition fits, Roberts is tearing up Nassau County’s newest sport. She’s a standout linebacker and running back for the Marines’ flag football team and never comes off the field, coach Lori DeVivio said. Roberts totaled 18 tackles in the first two games and also rushed for over 100 yards.
GAMES tO wAtCh thursday, May 5
Baseball: V.S. North at Lynbrook ...........................4:30 p.m. Baseball: East Meadow at Baldwin .......................4:45 p.m. Baseball: Carey at Sewanhaka .............................4:45 p.m. Softball: Long Beach at Seaford ...........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Plainedge at Wantagh ...................4:45 p.m. Softball: Hewlett at Elmont......................................... 5 p.m. Baseball: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway ................5:15 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Boys Lacrosse: Mepham at Baldwin .....................4:30 p.m. Baseball: Wantagh at Clarke .................................4:45 p.m. Softball: Sewanhaka at Lynbrook..........................4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Calhoun ..........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at Long Beach .........4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at East Meadow ............... 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: West Hempstead at Lawrence ........... 5 p.m. Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central .............................. 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Roslyn at Long Beach ........................ 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Kennedy ................................... 1 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Lynbrook ........................... 3 p.m.
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SEvENth-GrAdEr KAItlIN Timmes helped the Bruins defeat Herricks, 16-10, on April 28 with four goals and two assists. Island Trees, where the defense held the opposition to under 5 goals, LaFlare is confident in the girl’s ability to rebound. “We definitely need to work on our defense,” LaFlare said. “A few things fell apart in this one, but I think we will come back stronger.” The Bruins are amid a late-season playoff push. They have a 5-4 record and a 5-2 record in Conference 4, good enough for fourth place. The victory over Herricks was the third win in a row, as they had
beaten Hicksville 5-4 and Clarke 12-4 in the two games prior. However, Baldwin dropped a road battle against Plainview, 13-6. The Bruins have three games remaining, as they will take on Jericho on the road and then Wheatley and New Hyde Park at home to end the season. These games will be critical in determining whether the Bruins play in the postseason. Baldwin will take on Wheatley at home this Thursday at 4:45 p.m.
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Baldwin girls’ lacrosse brought the offensive firepower in its conference matchup against Herricks on April 28, as the girls consistently found the net in the 16-10 victory. This was the most the Bruins scored in a game so far this season. While there was a plethora of impressive performances to highlight, Sophomore Jasmine Tiong Smith’s consistent proficiency on draws caught coach Rebecca LaFlare’s eye. “Our draw control was amazing and a lot of that was Jasmine Tiong Smith,” Laflare said. “She had a lot of draw controls and won a lot of them and that is what wins games. I also think our transition was really beautiful today.” Tiong Smith was certainly worthy of the shout out from the coach, as the sophomore’s ability to win face-offs was invaluable in setting the tone and earning the Bruins extra possessions and granting them more time of possession. On offense, the Bruins were able to score from a variety of sets and looks, demonstrating the versatility and potency of the unit. Seventh-grader Kaitlin Timmes played well above her age level, as she notched 4 goals and 2 assists from sheer footspeed. She now has 24 goals on the season. Senior Kirsten Mahler led the team with five goals while showcasing the ability both the beat defenders in isolation and an innate sense to cut into soft spots of the defense. Sophomores Emma Ryan and Nina Randazzo both had multi-goal efforts, with Ryan scoring 3 times and Randazzo scoring twice. Junior Kathy Romero and eighth-grader CJ Keryc also scored. Defensively, the Bruins had their hands full with what appeared to be a potent Herricks attacking unit. One standout was senior goalie Maia Goveia, who had 5 saves on the afternoon, with most of them coming in the clutch situations in the second half. The group was able to withstand Herricks enough to ensure the victory, but LaFlare recognizes the defense will need to improve for the stretch run. Considering the group’s impressive performances earlier in the season against Hicksville and
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THE OLd OrcHard House was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., which he built at Sagamore Hill in 1938.
Sagamore Hill ready to finally reopen Museum was renovated during coronavirus pandemic-fueled closure By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, local residents, visitors, academics and Roosevelt enthusiasts have been deprived of full access to Sagamore Hill National Historical Site. Next month, the museum and park will fully reopen the second floor of the Theodore Roosevelt House and the Old Orchard House. Deemed a national historic site in 1962, Sagamore Hill has been closed only a handful of times. From 2011 to 2015 it was closed for a complete restoration of the house, and there have been a handful of government shutdowns over the last several decades — most recently in 2018 and 2019, when disagreements between President Donald Trump and Congress over immigration policy and construction of the border forced national parks around the country to close their doors. As the pandemic has eased, Sagamore Hill has gradually reopened, while abiding by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and government health guidelines. According to Jonathan Parker, the Oyster Bay park’s superintendent, ensuring the safety of guests and employees has always been a priority. “As a federal facility, we follow a couple of different parameters that guide our operations, such as the Safer Federal Wo rk f o r c e Ta s k Fo r c e, ” P a rke r explained. “Although our passion is to bring people into the park, our priority is public health and safety.” After the initial shutdown in March 2020, Sagamore Hill’s park and beach were reopened to the public that June. Then, last July, the Theodore Roosevelt House reopened for short guided tours on the first floor. Next Thursday, the house will reopen
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SagamOrE HILL OccupIES 83 acres, and during Roosevelt’s lifetime it was known as the Summer White House. its second floor. Visitors will be able to view the bedrooms, studies, bath chambers and servants’ quarters where the president and his family lived. Then, on May 28, the Old Orchard House, where the Theodore Roosevelt Museum is housed, will begin welcoming visitors again. The building was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Teddy’s oldest son. The museum chronicles Roosevelt’s life and career, and his rise to the presidency. Bill Bleyer, the author of “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House,” said he was excited about the reopening. There are numerous
scholarly artifacts and documents in the museum that he and other writers will soon have access to again, he said. “They don’t just have the Sagamore Hill archives here, they have all of his letters from his childhood home as well — critical documents,” Bleyer said. “So, for researchers like myself, this has been a long two-year wait.” Although the park has not been fully accessible to visitors, Parker said it has not been idle. The delay in reopening is partially attributable to renovations and repairs in the historic buildings. “There’s a lot that goes on here behind the scenes that people don’t know about,”
Parker said. “We’ve done archaeological digs, renovations, worked on our guide experience. We can’t wait to welcome local, national and international tourists back to Sagamore Hill.” The old visitor center, which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Eve in 2018, has been demolished. The park will welcome visitors to a new visitor center in the Old Orchard House when it opens Memorial Day Weekend. Plans are also in the works for a major renovation of Sagamore Hill’s porch and foundations, but that not affect tours inside the house. Jay Perrell, treasurer of the Friends of Sagamore Hill, stressed how important the full reopening is for the local community and Roosevelt fans everywhere. “We look forward to the total site being open in the near future,” Perrell said. “It’ll be great for the community, since it’ll bring visitors from around the country, and really from around the world.” According to data from the National Park Service, Sagamore Hill had roughly 105,000 visitors in 2020. By the service’s calculation, they contributed roughly $6.3 million to the local economy. And that data was collected the first year of the pandemic, indicating the impact Sagamore Hill has even when hobbled by an international health crisis. Harriet Clark, executive director of Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall Museum, who enjoys walking around the Sagamore Hill park, stressed the importance of the historical site’s reopening for the community. “I’m just delighted that we’ll be able to enjoy the museum again,” she said. “The rising tide lifts all ships: Frequently, people who come to Sagamore Hill come to us at Raynham Hall as well. History lovers are drawn to our historic village.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 5/11/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 339/22. BALDWIN - Thedy Verneau & Ginisept Dorismond, Renewal of grant to maintain 2-family dwelling., N/s Florence St., 101.32’ W/o Grand Ave., a/k/a 751 Florence St. N.C.P.C. Local Determination. 352/22. 353/22. BALDWIN - Trisa KanarasKoumourdas, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain 1-story addition & portico, both attached to dwelling; Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed), exceeding horizontal maximum, with lot area occupied variance., N/s Pacific St., 100’ E/o Grand Blvd., a/k/a 915 Pacific St. N.C.P.C. Local Determination. 354/22. BALDWIN Maritza Clerine-Hung, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain 2-story addition attached to dwelling., S/s Washington Pl., 420’ E/o Eastern Pkwy., a/k/a 12 Washington Pl. N.C.P.C. Local Determination. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 885/Hearing---05112022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 131158 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
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 17 de mayo de 2022 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 4 de mayo de 2022, en la sala de juntas del edificio administrativo sito en Hastings Street, 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 2022. 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 2022. 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 2022-2023, la asignación para la biblioteca y todas las proposiciones debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación para ocupar dos puestos de fideicomisarios de la Junta de Educación y un puesto en la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin tendrá lugar en el gimnasio de Senior High School Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, Nueva York, en el distrito escolar mencionado el martes 17 de mayo de 2022 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m. Los votantes calificados ocuparán los puestos aquí especificados: a. El cargo de Susan Cools, miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Junta de Educación, cuyo período finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, se renueva el 1 de julio de 2022 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2025. b. El cargo de Thomas Smyth, miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Junta de Educación, cuyo período finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, se renueva el 1 de julio de
2022 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2025. c. El cargo de Ethell Smith, miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin, cuyo período finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, se renueva el 1 de julio de 2022 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2027. PROPUESTA N.º 1 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 2022-2023 y recaudar un monto a determinarse 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 SE RESUELVE adoptar el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de Baldwin para el ejercicio fiscal 2022-2023 y recaudar un monto a determinarse 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 3 La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free TENDRÁ AUTORIZACIÓN para utilizar la suma total de $16,100,000 que provendrá de las siguientes fuentes: (1) $10,709,099.05, incluido el interés correspondiente acumulado, lo que representa todo el dinero restante del Fondo de Reserva de Capitales N.º 3, conocido como “Facilities Improvement Program” (Programa de Mejora de las Instalaciones) de 2017, y (2) una suma que no supere el monto de $5,390,900.95 del Fondo de Reserva de Capitales N.º 4, conocido como “Capital Reserve #4”, con el fin de llevar a cabo los siguientes proyectos: renovaciones puntuales en los baños de todos los edificios del distrito y mejoras en las instalaciones deportivas de Baldwin High School, incluidos las mejoras y los reemplazos de vestuarios, canchas de tenis, pistas de atletismo, tribunas, la cabina de prensa, el marcador; instalación de un campo de césped; la pavimentación asociada, así como la totalidad de la mano de obra, los materiales, el equipamiento, los aparatos y los costos secundarios que guarden relación con estos. PROPUESTA N.º 4 La Junta de Educación, de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, TENDRÁ AUTORIZACIÓN para crear un fondo de reserva de capitales conocido como “Technology
Reserve Fund” (Fondo de Reserva para Tecnología) de 2022 con los fines siguientes: a) comprar, mejorar, expandir e instalar equipos y sistemas de tecnología de la información de tipo educativo y administrativo, que incluyen, entre otros: hardware y software, licencias, programas y dispositivos informáticos; b) mejorar, optimizar y reparar infraestructura tecnológica y conexiones; c) cubrir todos los gastos relacionados con dichas mejoras y actualizaciones tecnológicas, que incluye la mano de obra, los materiales, el equipamiento y cualquier costo secundario, como la renovación, la modificación, la actualización, el amoblamiento y el equipamiento de diversos edificios, instalaciones y espacios del distrito para adaptarlos al uso de dichas mejoras tecnológicas. El monto máximo del Fondo de Reserva para Tecnología de 2022 antes indicado será de $15,000,000, más las rentas de inversión. El plazo estimado es de diez (10) años, lo que incluye una suma que no supere los $5,000,000 transferidos del dinero excedente, si corresponde, que haya quedado en el fondo general al final del año fiscal 2021-2022 y de cada año restante del plazo estimado a partir de esa fecha. Tras el establecimiento y la financiación de dicha reserva, se indicará a la superintendente de escuelas o a su persona desinada que deposite el dinero de este fondo de reserva en una cuenta bancaria por separado que se denominará “Technology Reserve Fund 2022”. 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 secretaria 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 2022-2023 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 todo tipo de contribuyente 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 17 de mayo de 2022, 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. ASIMISMO, 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, 25 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, 25 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 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 los electos para sus respectivos cargos. En el caso en que los períodos tengan distintas duraciones, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será el electo 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, 62 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 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 el despacho de la secretaria 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; y (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 2018 a 2021) 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 17 de mayo de 2022, con el objeto de elaborar una inscripción para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se lleven a cabo con posterioridad al 17 de mayo de 2022. 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 2018 a 2021) previos a la elaboración de dicha inscripción. La inscripción deberá presentarse en el despacho de la secretaria 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 también que el formulario para los votos por ausencia para la elección del Distrito escolar puede llenarse en el despacho
de la secretaria. Se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas a quien debería haberse emitido votos por ausencia en dicho lugar en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día de la elección, salvo los domingos; los sábados, solo con cita. La secretaria del Distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección. Además, la secretaria 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 electoral de voto por ausencia, la secretaria 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 de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios para la inscripción de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, a más tardar, a las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. 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 secretaria 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 parte. Este se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del Distrito que se usen para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del Distrito. Fecha: 10 de marzo de 2022 POR SOLICITUD DE Baldwin, NY LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR BALDWIN UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK Pamela M. Pratt, secretaria del distrito 130402 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION, BUDGET HEARING AND VOTE OF BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON May 17, 2022 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 4, 2022, at the Board Room of the Administration Building, Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York in said School District for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law including the following purposes:
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1. Presentation and discussion of the budget for the operation of the district schools for the school year beginning July 1, 2022. 2. Presentation and discussion of the budget for operation of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. 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 2022-2023, 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, and to fill one vacancy and the on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Public Library, shall be held in the gymnasium of the Senior High School Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin, New York, in said School District on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, between the hours of 7:00AM and 10:00PM. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: a. The office of Susan Cools, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2022, for a new term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring June 30, 2025; b. The office of Thomas Smyth, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2022, for a new term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring June 30, 2025; c. The office of Ethell Smith, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Public Library, which term expires on June 30, 2022, for a new term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring June 30, 2027; PROPOSITION NO. 1 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 2022-2023 be adopted, and that an amount to be determined 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 RESOLVED, that the proposed Budget of the Baldwin Public Library for the fiscal year 2022-2023 be adopted, and that an amount to be determined be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources. PROPOSTION NO. 3 SHALL the Board of
Education of the Baldwin Union Free School District be authorized to expend a total of $16,100,000 from the following: (1) $10,709,099.05, together with all interest accrued thereon, representing all remaining monies from the Capital Reserve #3 Fund, known as the Facilities Improvement Program 2017, and (2) an amount not to exceed $5,390,900.95 from the Capital Reserve Fund #4, known as the “Capital Reserve #4” for the purpose of performing the following projects: selective bathroom renovations at all District buildings, and athletic facility upgrades at Baldwin High School, including improvements to and/or replacement of: locker rooms, tennis courts, stadium track, grandstands, press box, scoreboard; installation of a turf field; associated paving, and all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto. PROPOSITION NO. 4 SHALL the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Technology Reserve Fund 2022” for the following purposes: a) to purchase, upgrade, expand, and install instructional and administrative information technology systems and equipment, including but not limited to: computer hardware, software, licenses, programs, and devices; b) to upgrade, enhance, and repair technology infrastructure and networking; c) to cover all costs related to said technology upgrades and improvements, including labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental costs, such as the renovating, altering, upgrading, furnishing and equipping of various District buildings, facilities and sites to better accommodate the use of said technology improvements. The maximum amount of the aforesaid Technology Reserve Fund 2022 shall be $15,000,000 plus investment income. The probable term is to be 10 years; including a sum not to exceed $5,000,000 transferred from surplus monies, if any, remaining in the general fund at the end of the 2021-2022 fiscal year and each remaining year thereafter during the probable term. Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or her designee shall be directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate account to be known as the “Technology Reserve Fund 2022.” 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 2022-2023 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 17, 2022, 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 25 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 25 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 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 62 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 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 (2018-2021) 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 17, 2022, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 17, 2022. Said 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 (2018-2021) 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that application for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee 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 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 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 21, 2022. 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 10, 2022 BY ORDER OF Baldwin, NY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK Pamela M. Pratt, District Clerk 130309 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., V. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED TRANCHINA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 24, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED TRANCHINA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 18, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 16 ATLAS COURT, MALVERNE, NY 11565:
Section 35, Block 480, Lot 1277 F/K/A Section 35, Block 480, Lot 1272 F/K/A Section 35, Block 480, Lot 104: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF MALVERNE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008776/2015. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 130664 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. VICKIE REINA; JOHN REINA A/K/A JOHN A. REINA A/K/A JOHN R. REINA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 24, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3186 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54., Block 566 and Lot 37. Approximate amount of judgment is $702,079.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 1788/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ellen Savino, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180341-1 130654 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-4, M O RT G AG E - BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4, V. GIDEON SIMMONS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 15, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-4, M O RT G AG E - BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and GIDEON SIMMONS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 18, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1010 FIELD PLACE, BALDWIN, NY 11510-3613: Section 0054, Block 00472-03, Lot 00026: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007300/2016. Ellen Durst, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 130658 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-NC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1,
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V. JOCELYNE BERNARD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 12, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-NC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1 is the Plaintiff and JOCELYNE BERNARD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 24, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1515 PAUL ST, BALDWIN, NY 11510: Section 0036, Block 00334-00, Lot 00271, 00272, 00273, 00274: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD,
COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8915/2016. Charles Casolaro, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 130755
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 31-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held April 26, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 31-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 31-2022, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: April 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Hempstead, New York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 131099
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 32-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held April 26, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 32-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 32-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: April 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Hempstead, New York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 131097
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continued from front pAge “Throughout history, more and different kinds of people and groups of all persuasions than you might first suppose, who, for all sorts of reasons, have attempted — and continue to attempt — to suppress anything that conflicts with or anyone who disagrees with their own beliefs.” “I believe in the freedom to read, and public libraries do not function in loco parentis,” Olesh said, using the Latin term for “in place of a parent.” She emphasizes that the free exchange of ideas is fundamental to this — and any — democracy. “It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to be aware of what their kids are reading, if they’re concerned about specific issues or types of materials. At the same time, a parent does not have the right to limit what another person’s child reads. Banning books is a slippery slope to the erosion of our freedom of expression.” In her eight years at the Baldwin library, Olesh has not seen any challenges to books it offers. “As a public library, we offer materials on a wide range of issues, including some that might be considered controversial,” she said. “People are welcome to read or bypass
more information and resources ■ UniteAgainstBookBans.org ■ ALA.org/advocacy/bbooks/ ■ tinyurl.com/WashPostBookCensor ■ tinyurl.com/UnmaskLiberty ■ tinyurl.com/MarginalizedBooks ■ tinyurl.com/BanningIsWrong
whatever they choose.” Removing books infringe on the rights of the community, Olesh contended, adding that the library’s fiction collection is collectively funded and professionally staffed to provide resources to all Baldwinites. “Many of the latest challenges have not been initiated by individuals,” she said of the past year’s news of efforts to ban books, or serious discussion of doing so, in a number of states around the U.S. “Rather, these challenges are campaigns designed by political organizations to target schools and public libraries.”
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A. It’s good to see that you have followed my columns, and already know that you can make a second floor but not a third floor for living space, at least not without a lot of extra safety measures and a state code variance hearing, demonstrating how you can escape a fire. What triggers the mother/daughter use permit is a second kitchen onte eeper and a second living occupancy. Most local municipalities have other requirements geared toward not making the second living unit use permanent, as if it were to possibly become a two-family, because most communities want to restrict or control that type of use. By doing so, they avoid multiple households getting away without paying each family unit’s school taxes and the problems with extra vehicles on the street. You may recall the recent protest of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to allow non-restricted doubling up of properties for the purpose of relieving the affordability of housing so badly needed, since homes have become out of reach for the next generation. The general regulations are that there be one mailbox, one meter for electric, water and gas and shared entrances, not separate entrances that could easily convert to a multi-family dwelling. I usually work with families to comply, but still accommodate both families by trying to create a vestibule that allows one family not to have to walk through the other family’s space. Depending on the municipality, this concept has been better received by some and not by others, though I think that is changing. Privacy is a very important part of getting along between family units, and it seems like an obvious need. It also helps with compartmentalization, since separating the units adds to fire safety by limiting smoke and fire spread. And speaking of fire safety, spiral stairs are a negative choice. Aside from being no less space-saving, they are harder to maneuver and harder to get furniture through to next level. Spiral stairs can be installed as a second form of exit, but the main stair should be straight or slightly curved, with a continuous handrail from the top stair to the bottom. I see so many stairs that do not meet this requirement and do not pass inspection. Spiral stairs were traditionally installed in, of all places, firehouses based on the history of fire equipment that was pulled by horses. The horses would pull the wagons into the firehouse, be unhitched and head right for the straight staircases. Apparently, horses love to climb. They couldn’t make the turn on a spiral stair. Problem solved!
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y any measure, this winter was one of the coldest and wettest ones I can recall. Quite a few bone-chilling days made you want to crawl into bed and stay there. Many of my friends chose to travel to Florida for vacations and some have talked about moving there for good, complaining about our weather, high taxes, crime and the cost of living. The national media hasn’t helped, either, with periodic stories about the number of New Yorkers who are JERRY fleeing the state. With the help KREMER of the United Van Lines, the U.S. Movers Association and a variety of other sources, I was able to get a better picture of who is moving and why they’re moving. The states that lost the largest numbers of residents in 2021, in order of loss, were New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, California, Michigan, Minnesota,
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Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska. The states gaining in population, in order of growth, were Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon, Idaho and Rhode Island. New Jersey had the dubious distinction of losing the most residents. Roughly 69 percent of moves in the state were outbound. The vast majority of those people who left were retirees, followed by those wishing to live closer to other family members. Thanks to remote work, New Jersey also lost residents to jobs in warmer climates with lower housing costs. New York State came in at No. 3, for a variety of reasons. Why are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? As of late, the state is burdened with high taxes and a lack of affordable housing. Income and property taxes are a major irritant. Brutal winters add to the discomfort. Major tech companies are enticing our younger population to leave the state for locations that are less crowded. Just like
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New Jersey, New Yorkers have family members all over the country, and as we age, there’s a desire to live closer to them. A separate category of now exNew Yorkers are upstate residents who continue to leave in alarming numbers. An interesting statistical footnote is that Vermont was the No. 1 state for population growth in 2021. Roughly 68 percent of all moves in the state were inbound. Most of Vermont’s new residents came from nearby states, apparently looking for a quieter life that’s not far from the urban centers of the Northeast. Vermont has a number of highly rated colleges and the lowest crime rate in the country. While I wouldn’t rush to move there, I have met a number of people over the years who like living in the woods, but brag about being able to get to a Broadway show in three hours. I understand why Vermont did so well, but why does South Dakota rank second in growth? I reached out to a former state senator who explained to me that South Dakota has a 3.5 percent
hy are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? Let me count the ways.
unemployment rate and a number of national companies constantly looking for skilled workers. It’s also considered the second-best state for female entrepreneurs. I also learned that many of its new residents are from California, anxious to get away from the dense population and quality-of-life issues. Pondering all these statistics is a head-spinning experience, but there are a number of clear trends. Six of the states at the top of the losing-population list have colder climates and large urban areas that are no longer desirable. Many of those residents have family members in warmer and lower-tax states, which is a major inducement to leave. Despite all of the pros and cons of living in New York, I can easily argue why the good features far outweigh the bad ones. I was born here, and am determined to be a part of the New York experience for as long as possible. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
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may be dead right. Nearly two years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that, in the fight against Covid-19, our elders would be sacrificed. Last week, The Washington Post reported that we are seeing a rise in deaths among the vaccinated elderly. According to the Post, “Nearly two-thirds of the people who died during the recent Omicron surge were 75 and older.” During the Delta wave, only one-third of deaths were among the elders. To date, more than 700,000 peoRAnDi ple over 65 have KREiss died of Covid in the U.S. The irony is that most older people are vaccinated; it’s their age and other medical problems that contribute to mortality. I take no pleasure in being right. But the new rising deaths among our elders remind us that the pandemic is still a threat. Every pandemic protocol has evolved over time. Americans, who are not great at nuance, are being forced to take a nuanced approach to fighting coronavirus. Two years ago, schools were closed, and children were socially isolated. We
did what we could do with what we knew then. If then President Donald Trump had followed the advice of his medical team early on, some 30,000 lives might have been saved, according to Deborah Birx, former White House coordinator for coronavirus response. The availability of good testing kits was problematic into the Biden administration. Even today, access to anti-viral drugs is challenging in many communities. Covid produced no heroes. There has been enough suffering to go around. Two and a half years into this plague, our teens are experiencing unprecedented mental health issues, our young parents are trying to keep their infants and toddlers safe until a vaccine is fully available, and working people are figuring out how and where to move forward with their careers. I don’t think older folks have it worst, and I speak with some authority. Many of us have full and rich lives, but we all hoped that after a lifetime of working, we might have more years in the bank. Everyone has experienced loss. I see, with my own grandkids, a kind of resignation to endless disappointments. No dates, no proms, no football games and,
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for way too long, no school. I see, with my nieces and nephew, the mix of joy and terror that attends raising infants in a pandemic. I have seen people’s dreams evaporate as longtime businesses succumbed to the pandemic, as it surged from weeks to months to years. Two years ago, I wrote that children need to get educated, and they need to get out of the house to play and meet friends. If not, we will have a generation of pandemic kids growing up with unique psychological problems. That, too, has come to pass. So the opening of schools and camps and sports events and travel is all good, but not good for all. Then, as now, the needs of the children are in conflict with the need to protect our older people. The children must come first, but it isn’t an either/or situation. The problem can be addressed reasonably well. Nuance, again. As the epidemiologists have told us, widespread testing, universal protections like masks and respect for medical guidelines can allow our kids and grandkids the social freedom they need and still help keep older people safe. This isn’t perfect, but it isn’t rocket
am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. Masks work.
science, either. Today in America, older people and immuno-compromised people, our mothers and fathers, our grandparents and our neighbors, would be safer if we all wore masks in common inside places. Why is it such a big ask to do a simple thing to protect someone else? I get the relief of not having to wear a face covering, but I do not get the refusal to help keep others’ safe from serious illness and death. I wrote two years ago about senicide, the practice, acceptable in some cultures, of killing older people or abandoning them to certain death. Has Covid become the 21st-century version of the ice floe? That doesn’t have to be the deal. There is another way to move without stepping over bodies. Masks work. Social distancing is effective. Vaccines and boosters protect against the virus. But I am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. For my boomer brothers and sisters, we need to take care of ourselves, and that means making our own rules. We need our masks and, right now, we need to be extra careful about gathering indoors. Stop shaking hands! Carry hand sanitizer. We need to find our lives again and renew our connections, but we must proceed with caution. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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letterS Free speech isn’t an absolute To the Editor: Re Ronald Rosenberg’s column last week, “When so-called free speech is censored”: Mr. Rosenberg’s claim of censorship fails on several points, mainly in its absolutist position. The claim that “The First Amendment is the immovable cornerstone of our nation” is poetic, but simplistically ignores the numerous limitations of law, custom and civility we navigate daily. “Free speech” is thus neither absolute nor “indivisible.” A l l e g i n g a n “ u n e q u ivo c a l defense of our freedom [to speak], regardless of where, when or how we choose” is to recreate Babel. In praising his tolerance of speech by “repugnant,” “antisemitic” “socialists” Mr. Rosenberg overlooks the relevant fact
borders were indeed wiped away — at least virtually — it wasn’t harmony and bliss that resulted. In fact, on the eve of his creation’s 30th anniversary, Berners-Lee told The Guardian that while he was still an optimist, he was an “optimist standing at the top of the hill with a nasty storm blowing in my face, hanging onto a fence.” That sentiment has been expressed in a variety of ways in the past few weeks, since Tesla electric car company founder Elon Musk launched what is now looking like a successful hostile takeover of Twitter. There are many who fear that Musk’s past aversion to filtering out content others might deem harmful to society could begin a further slide for social media down the mountain of civility. The internet — especially social media — has been nothing short of revolutionary, facilitating the sharing of a diversity of ideas. But it has also created polarization we’ve never seen before. And not just with big-ticket issues like Donald Trump or Israel or reproductive rights, but even with the smallest things, like what baseball team you like, or the joke about the former vice president inventing the internet. Elizabeth Niedbala, a post-doctoral
researcher with the U.S. Defense Department, blames the echo chambers created by social media. We can take to Facebook or Twitter and repeat our ideas over and over, creating what Niedbala calls “attitude clarity,” she told the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Even more, social media gives us an instant audience of others — many likeminded — who will agree with us, giving us more of a sense that we’re right and creating what Niedbala called “attitude correctness.” Our opinion could be spot-on, or it could be very wrong. Yet, either way, if someone challenges our position, it’s not just a disagreement. It’s war. Sadly, that’s what many disagreements have come to. Instead of simply sharing opinions and respecting disagreements, we take offense to anyone disagreeing with us. And we never find common ground. But we don’t need to be hanging onto a fence in a nasty storm. We can take a step back and just listen. We can even disagree still, and stick to our opinions. We don’t need to hate each other. We just need to remember that, in the end, we’re all in this together. And disagreement is the start of a good conversation — not the end.
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hy do small businesses matter? There are more answers to that question than there are streetlamps on your local Main Street, but the best reasons may be, well, the smallest. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for about 44 percent of our national economic activity. On Long Island, they are our economic backbone. Roughly 90 percent of the businesses here are small or medium-sized. While these are JOHN strong arguments, let’s zoom in a litKEATING tle further: Personally, small businesses are the center of our everyday lives. You probably know exactly what shop in your town serves the best slice of pizza; the only dentist gentle enough to keep your panicky spouse coming back for regular cleanings; the bakery that makes the only red velvet cake your sister will eat; the day care center that helped your kids learn their ABCs.
These are all small businesses, and during National Small Business Week 2022, which began last Sunday and ends on Saturday, PSEG Long Island celebrates their importance. We couldn’t imagine life without them, and we recognize the blood, sweat and tears that local entrepreneurs pour into their small businesses to overcome endless challenges and find success in an ever-changing economic climate. PSEG Long Island has been supporting small businesses since 2018 with economic development grants and other incentives that keep local commercial districts thriving. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, small businesses faced their greatest challenge in at least a decade, amid diminished foot traffic and new safety measures. We increased our support efforts with targeted grants, supporting local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts in their efforts to provide outdoor seating and signage to create a safe shopping and dining experience for their customers. In the past four years, our company committed more than $2 million to eco-
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LETTErs that the speech at issue respected our norms of polite discourse, as he does in his essay. Alleging “suppression” by Facebook ignores Facebook’s right to establish “house rules” for discourse, much like that for a debate, our Congress or a courtroom. This isn’t censorship; the First Amendment doesn’t apply. Mr. Rosenberg’s opinion, as written, wouldn’t be incarcerated in “Facebook jail,” but a troll’s or hatemonger’s version might be, one hopes. And while I share Mr. Rosenberg’s concerns about speech intolerance on college campuses, it must be noted that it isn’t limited to conservative students. It seems that a key element of the “enterprise of liberal education” Mr. Rosenberg cites has been undermined, partly, I think, by the dogmatic examples of its elders. Missing from this claim of “lethal threat,” and more relevant than Facebook, are the actions of various gover nment entities to ban books and ideas from places like schools — that is censorship. Mr. Rosenberg presents Facebook as the chief arbiter, somehow the gatekeeper to free speech land when hundreds of newspapers, including the Herald, and dozens of magazine exist in which he is free to write. Radio and TV remain available as free speech venues, though all have house rules. Websites galore and new social media plat-
nomic development grants and incentives across Long Island and the Rockaways. To learn more, you can visit www. psegliny.com/inthecommunity/revitalization. You can see the results of these grants in communities all across Nassau County: thriving small businesses like Rosario’s Pizzeria in Seaford, K-Fit Studio in Valley Stream, Noble Savage Brewing in Glen Cove, and Bright Eye Beer Company in Long Beach. More than 100 businesses received “vacant space” discounts for opening up in previously empty storefronts in their communities. Some received Main Street Revitalization grants for making major upgrades that increase foot traffic in their commercial districts. And many businesses have received a much-needed bump from the outdoor dining and shopping improvements made possible by the dozens of grants we have provided to local chambers of commerce. All of these grants help optimize the use of the energy grid in these commercial districts. We have also given beautification
grants of up to $2,000 to many local chambers to enhance the visual appeal of shopping districts, and you can see these results, too. The Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District used the money to string lights through downtown to make it more inviting for residents and visitors to walk around in the evening. The Baldwin chamber used its grant for a “Welcome to Baldwin” sign. The East Meadow chamber purchased American flags to line the business district. So, this week, we encourage you to celebrate National Small Business Week in the simplest, realest way possible: Do the little things that make life worth living in your community. Buy a pie from that pizzeria. Make a dental appointment for your spouse. Bring your sister a slice of that red velvet cake. Bring home a “growler” of beer from the local craft brewery. Enjoy the vibrancy of your community, and PSEG Long Island will be there to provide the programs and support that will continue to make your Main Street a destination for years to come. John Keating is the manager of economic and community Development at PSEG Long Island.
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forms appear frequently, so speech has never been more free. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
Has the Herald thought through ‘Please say gay’? To the Editor: Re the Herald editorial “Please do say ‘gay’” (March 24-30): Aside from the title, which was misleading and deceptive, the issue comes down to two questions. Do we really want to sexualize K-through-third-graders? Why should we be upset that schools don’t introduce topics of sexuality to 5- to 8-year-olds? Children at that age can’t possibly process the kinds of information opponents of Florida’s bill seek to give them. Why not let them be kids and seek, instead, to protect their innocence? You refer to the bill as “anti LGBTQ,” but not presenting kids with information they are not mature enough to handle isn’t anti anything. It’s pro-kids. The second question is, should taxpayer-funded schools be the ones to present this information. If parents want to introduce these topics to their children, that is their prerogative and their right. Public schools represent the public, and public opinion on these mat-
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ters is far from settled. Why should schools wade into topics that have the potential to polarize and divide? Schools should stick to reading, writing and arithmetic. They would be far better able to handle those topics if
they weren’t veering off into social experiments. THE REV. PHILIP PRESTAMO Pastor, Cornerstone Church Freeport
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