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They are known as the dynamic duo. Abby and Miguel Melendez have used their shared experience of surviving cancer to help others struggling with the deadly illness. And it’s because of those efforts, the two are the Baldwin Herald’s Persons of the Year. More than two decades have passed since Abby, 64, beat thyroid cancer survivor. Miguel, 66, has been free from prostate cancer for 14 years. Since then, they both have inspired each other to help others who are in the same shoes they once were in. Abby started her own thyroid cancer support group, Thyroid Cancer for Long Island — Thyca L.I. for short — think just back in 2003. Miguel became co-leader of the group shortly after it started. letting people Through Thyca L.I.,, they have been a beacon of hope to those struggling with know that thyroid cancer. they’re not crazy “One of the members of the support group indicated to me that she received and they’re not damage to her recurrent laryngeal alone, is just the nerve,” Abby said. “And she said she most important needed someone to talk to her off the ledge. So, I spoke with her for a while thing. the other day.” The point of the support group is for Abby Melendez Abby to listen and offer advice to other people with the disease. She wants to be thyroid cancer survivor there for people who are struggling. “I think a lot of people are made out to feel well, your cancer was cut out of you, you take a pill, you have treatment, you’re done,” Abby said. “And it’s not like that.” The procedure of removing your thyroid is quite traumatic to the body. Because of that, the mental and physical recovery can take a while. This is where Abby and Miguel come in to provide support. “I think just letting people know that they’re not crazy and they’re not alone is just the most important thing,” Abby said. Sharing her story and letting others know that they’re not alone is one of the two “silver linings” Abby experienced from being a cancer survivor. The other is that being a survivor made her passionate about volunteering and giving back. After retiring from working in New York City public schools more than a dozen years ago, Miguel wanted to spend his retirement doing volunteer work. He looked at the American Cancer Society website and found, what he called, to be his “own baby” that he is proud of being involved with. This is the Road to Recovery program, which he has coordinated for the past decade. The program is very similar to ride-hail offerings like Uber or Lyft where Miguel sees a name pop up on his phone, what time

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they want to be picked up and returned. Unlike Uber or Lyft, he is solely driving these people to cancer treatment appointments or for other medical reasons in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as Queens. “Let’s say somebody is diagnosed with cancer and they have to go through treatments every day for a month,” Miguel says. “Some people have work, they have school, and they don’t have the wherewithal of traveling mass transit on Long Island. So, when I pick somebody up, they’re very appreciative.” Miguel also finds himself involved in ACSí Se Puede, a cancer awareness group targeting the Latino community. He has spoken with the Hispanic Brotherhood in Rockville Centre about how younger people have become the ones to take care of their parents — and more care is needed. For the past year, both Abby and Miguel embarked on a new mission — to bring back Relay For Life, a cancer charity walk, to Baldwin. Held at Baldwin High School between 2009 and 2013. Then, under Abby’s leadership, the event was moved to Baldwin Park between 2014 and 2016, raising nearly $28,000 in the last year for the cancer society. Abby tried to bring it back in 2020, but then Covid-19 got in the way. However, a virtual relay was held in 2021 with more than $12,000 raised. The Relay for Life’s First Lap, which is an event to show commitment to fighting cancer, will be held Jan. 6 at noon at Baldwin Middle School. The first Saturday of the year has been

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known as Relay First Lap since it was started by Joe Gillette in 2018 as a way to renew his commitment to Relay for Life, and to encourage others to join him. Abby took part in her first Relay lap in 2009 — something she described as “very emotional.” The first lap is for the survivors and the second lap is for the caregivers. Then, at the end of the evening, there is a “luminarial lap” where the track is lit with candles. Abby and Miguel have spearheaded the relay’s planning meetings at the Baldwin Public Library. Jennifer Scarduzio, the top fundraiser at past Baldwin relay events — and a breast cancer survivor herself — saw firsthand how Abby and Miguel have been a driving force for this upcoming event. Scarduzio was tasked to reach out to local businesses for their support in this relay, while Abby and Miguel reached out to the American Cancer Society. “So, one person is going to try to get all the entertainment for the event,” Scarduzio said. “And I am trying to get sponsorships.” Abby and Miguel’s ability to delegate responsibility shows a “leadership role,” Scarduzio said. With the several relays that Abby and Miguel have participated

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Abby Melendez and Miguel Melendez at the Alive on 25 tabling event in Riverhead in June, where they shared information on cancer. The Melendezes are the Baldwin Herald’s Persons of the Year.

in the past, Scarduzio has faith in their guidance. “She definitely knows what she’s talking about,” Scarduzio said about Abby. “And she’s just an amazing human being.” Angela Lucas, director of Hangout One Happy Place in Baldwin, has also seen firsthand what Abby and Miguel do, especially with their support of the organization’s Autism Awareness walk back in April. Abby “is a very nice person, and so is her

husband,” Lucas said. “They’re very, very kind people.” Abby’s determination to bring back Relay for Life in 2024 is rooted in the relationship she has with Miguel. She describes herself as the “yin” to Miguel’s “yang,” and that they are “sort of connected at the hip.” “We were referred to as the dynamic duo because we do so many things together,” Miguel says. “We both were given the St. George award, which is

the highest award that the American Cancer Society gives out.” And that’s not the first time the cancer society has honored them. They were awarded the group’s Heart and Soul award in 2018 for their volunteer work in Nassau County. A few months later, they were honored with the St. George National Award for Volunteerism for the Northeast region. “We go to health fairs together,” Miguel says, “and we get asked to speak at certain engagements. And we’ll do it together.” The couple is teaming up once again to start a new caregiver group that will begin in January. The idea sparked at the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association Conference where Miguel talked to caregivers. They kept asking him, “When are we going to have a group?” “I would get asked, ‘Can we have a group?’” Miguel said. “They said that they wish they could meet with other caregivers more often because you could see that they were really bonding and relating to each other, and supporting each other.” Sometimes all of this volunteer work gets overwhelming, but ultimately Miguel gets joy out of it. “We do a lot,” Abby said, “because we’re fortunate. And we can.”

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Baldwin schools celebrates more than 20 years Baldwin High School’s mentoring program hosts annual breakfast This holiday season, Baldwin High School hosted the annual Mentoring Breakfast. The breakfast is a Baldwin tradition, with a total of 160 mentors and mentees from grades 9-12 attended this year’s event. The mentors and mentees shared uplifting stories and belly laughs over a continental breakfast in the high school cafeteria. The breakfast was funded by small grants awarded to the high school from both Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Ridgewood Savings Bank. Through the unique Mentoring Program, the mentors, which include faculty, administrators and coaches, are trained by MENTOR New York and make a four-year commitment to their mentees. To become a mentor or mentee, contact Gabriella Franza, assistant director for instructional programs, at (516) 434-6192. — Ben Fiebert

Dozens of mentors and mentees attended this annual breakfast to celebrate the mentor program at Baldwin public schools.

Acts of kindness and generosity at Baldwin schools This school year has been marked by countless acts of kindness and generosity that occured across the Baldwin school district. From community drives to fundraisers, students, their families, and staff have joined together to help those in need. Baldwin High School‘s Virtual Enterprise partnered with the Key Club for a toy drive. The toys will be donated to Baldwin elementary school families in need. In addition, the National Honor Society partnered with the Bethany House for the month of November and collected donations of paper goods, including toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, tissues, and napkins. Baldwin High School@Shubert will

once again style and donate wigs to the Bethany House, while also providing assistance with resumes and donating clothing to the women in need. This fall, the Student Government at Baldwin Middle School held a toy drive. They were able to collect more than 50 toys, which were then donated to the SoMWA Foundation — a non-profit organization that supports thousands of siblings cope with their mothers living with HIV or living with the loss of their mother. Brookside’s Student Council ran a collection for new hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves during the holidays. The items will be donated to the Bethany House.

The Lenox Student Council will hold a toy drive this holiday season for The John Theissen Children’s Foundation, whose mission is to help sick and underprivileged children in any capacity possible. Since 1992, the foundation has donated well over one million new gifts through their holiday toy and gift drive. The Student Council at Meadow Elementary School organized a major toiletry/food drive for St. Christopher’s Food Pantry, which supports families in need. They were able to collect enough to fill more than five shopping carts worth plus dozens and dozens of bags and boxes worth of nonperishable items.

Plaza organized a “Pajama Drive,” where families were asked to donate a new pair of pajamas to The Pajama Program — an organization that helps provide families with bedtime basics, such as pajamas and books. Steele Elementary School’s Student Council hosted the “Holiday Comfort Food Drive.” Food baskets were assembled to provide a source of comfort for families in need, while alleviating stress over the holiday break. Each grade donated different ‘goods.’ For example, kindergartners collected “easy prep” items, like instant mac n’ cheese, while the 5th graders contributed fruit snacks. — Ben Fiebert

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Baldwin school district hosted their annual Mentoring Breakfast to celebrate more than 20 years of mentoring.

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‘Donating blood is not that hard.’ Jamshed Ghadiali, 76, of Baldwin, a retired insurance salesman who’s originally from India, had made his 350th blood donation in December. He made his first donation to the Indian Red Cross Society in August 1965.

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Happy Hangout crew was thankful to Baldwinite. Jerry Brown, a Baldwin firefighter, donated over 20 toys to their building at the South Baldwin Jewish Center. New H.S. space designed for collaboration. The Baldwin School district invited members of the media, the school community, and elected officials to celebrate the grand reveal of its cutting-edge study and learning collaborative space.

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High school celebrated mentorship program. The Baldwin High School hosted the annual Mentoring Breakfast, a Baldwin tradition, at which some 180 mentors and mentees in grades nine through 12 gathered to celebrate the program.

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Library asked for input on redesign plan. Community members had the opportunity to learn and comment on proposed plans to redesign and renovate the Baldwin Public Library at a board meeting on Feb. 7.

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Post 246 honored the Four Chaplains. Legionnaire John Gallo at Post 246’s Four Chaplains ceremony, which honored a handful of heroes of World War II.

At chili cook-off, Irish Pub supported injured bartender. Dozens of community members, including Baldwin Public library members, employees of local businesses and Board of Education trustees, gathered for the Irish Pub’s fourth annual chili cook-off. Concerned parents honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Baldwin School District invited Concern Parents of Baldwin, a local school parents organization, students, and their family members to the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration since the Covid-19 pandemic at Baldwin High School, where they enjoyed a performance by the Meadow Elementary School chorus before an afternoon of speeches, poetry and musical performances.

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BALDWIN HERALD — December 28, 2023 Sariah Doresca, Baldwin High sophomore, was a state champ. Doresca, a sophomore, became the first Lady Bruin to capture a state title when she won the 55-meter dash in a school record 7.02 seconds.

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Making birthdays happier for South Shore families in need. C.J. Cascio, a Baldwin High School senior and a member of Boy Scout Troop 824, hugged Lorrie Prager, an administrator of the Facebook group ‘Feed Long Island and Donate Anything,’ after they prepared more than 90 birthday packages as part of Celebrate You, an initiative aimed at providing Nassau County families in need with supplies for birthday parties for their children.

Girl Scout troops learned about fire prevention. Baldwin fire Capt. M.J. Stuparich let Kaylee Ricca, of Baldwin, try on a fire coat at a Girl Scout fire safety and prevention presentation at the department’s headquarters on March 26.

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Victor Sookdeo was sworn in as chamber president. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin swore in Sookdeo as the Chamber of Commerce president in front of Baldwin community members and his friends and family.

Pickleball Pros raised funds for the homeless. Long Island Pickleball Pros hosted their third annual tournament on March 5 to raise money for homeless woman and children living at Bethany House.

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BHS students shadowed Hofstra professionals. Dozens of Baldwin High School students had the opportunity to shadow various industry professionals at Hofstra and Northwell’s annual Shadow Day.

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From farming to folk rock. For the past two years, Jill Bellovin, a musician and business owner from Baldwin, has been writing and recording songs for a 12-track folk and rock album, ‘Turn to Light.’ She hosted an album release party at her business, Universe City, an urban aquaponics laboratory in Brooklyn.

Legislator recognized community leaders. Baldwin Board of Education Trustee Susan Cools, left, was one of four women that County Legislator Debra Mulé honored for their impact on their communities.

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Hangout raised funds for Michael Francillon. Members of Hangout One Happy Place, a nonprofit that supports young adults with special needs, played bingo and collected more than $1,400 in donations for Michael Francillon, a former member who was struck by a van in January. Francillon had been hospitalized since then, and had undergone several head surgeries.

Baldwin neighbors, how does your garden grow? Beth Ricciiaddi, of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Program, showed community members how the composting barrel works at the Baldwin Community Garden on April 15.

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Tree planting honored Joseph Scannell. County Legislator Debra Mulé, far left, presented a street sign to Merrill, Brittney and Brian Scannell. Part of Foxhurst Road was renamed in honor of Merrill’s husband and Brittney and Brian’s father, the late former County Legislator Joseph Scannell.

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Baldwin residents joined forces to publish book. Rebekah Shoaf, left, and Meredith Matson celebrating their book on education.

Baldwin teacher went ‘Above and Bee-yond.’ Kathleen Schieck with her student Bryce Owens after the announcement that she was one of two winners of the Applebee’s Teacher of the Year contest, thanks to Bryce’s essay nominating her.

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Officials helped out at food drive. From left, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Caesar Hoyos, and Clerk Kate Murray donated food for Operation Hunger Smash.

Two-wheelers of all ages attended Baldwin’s first Bike Parade. Lionel Senior, far left, with his grandson Isaiah, along with Mount Sinai staff and other bicyclists at the Mount Sinai blood pressure check table at the Bike Parade.

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On Memorial Day, remembering, honoring those who died. Members of the Baldwin Fire Department marched down Grand Avenue during the community’s annual Memorial Day parade.

Two dangerous diseases, five marathons. Richard Brodsky with his wife, Jodi, at a 26-miler they ran in Miami in 2016.

Girl Scouts beautified Baldwin. Jada Cervantes and Nala Graddick, from Troop 2088, colored garden picks to put in planters in the Baldwin LIRR station parking lot.

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Grand Baldwin Festival returned, celebrating spring. Rita Cavanagh, of the Baldwin Civic Association, front, with Kayla Anderson, Melancy Mendoza and Annalise Smith, of the Baldwin Key Club, behind her at the Grand Baldwin Festival.

Baldwin High senior, aspiring Eagle Scout, raised new flag at Historical Society. The Rev. Russ Roth, far left, Eagle Scout hopeful Connor Carpenter and fellow scouts Alex and Ethan Duffy scraped the old paint off the flagpole at the Baldwin Historical Society and Museum.

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Baldwin makes tennis history. Brandon Firth, left, Chad Iles, center, and Angelo Guerrero dominated the singles courts to help lead the Bruins to a breakthrough tennis campaign.

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Baldwin Three-Peats as Nassau AA champs. Jaylen Brown, right, hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to lift Baldwin over Port Washington, 45-39, March 5 for its third consecutive Nassau Class AA crown.

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Baldwin battles East Meadow in playoffs. The Bruins’ Alexis Lakeran, left, headed upfield with East Meadow’s Vincenza Morgillo in pursuit during a Nassau Class A playoff matchup May 16.

Ninth straight county title for Baldwin. Baldwin continued its Nassau Class AA dominance with a 45-40 victory over Massapequa March 4 for its ninth straight county championship.

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Baldwin moved full STEAM ahead with STEM event. Mad Science of Long Island put on a fun, interactive, and engaging STEM show at STEAM night.

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Setting his sights on lacrosse record. TImothy Clancy, left, Baldwin’s varsity boys’ lacrosse coach, with Brady Mahler, who received his All-County and All-Academic award. Mahler said he hoped to become Baldwin’s all-time leading scorer in lacrosse.

Taking cancer to the mat. Sean Wachter came away with the East Coast Professional Wrestling Tag Team Championship and raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of the late Capt. Michael Fischer.

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Talent show fundraiser for Michael Saintrome. Hangout One Happy Place members at a talent show to raise funds for Michael Saintrome, who was hit by a van in January.

Meadow students gave school the gift of literacy. Meadow Elementary School’s Future Problem Solvers club at the blue ribbon cutting for the Project BALDWIN book holder.

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National Night Out brought police and community together. April Keough painting a lion on Anthony Shepherd’s face to make him look like Simba, the star of ‘The Lion King,’ at the National Night Out event on Aug. 1.

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Steelin’ in the Years rocked Silver Lake Park. Johnny Fannon and the group performed Steely Dan songs on August 24 at the last free summer concert.

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Cucumber blossoms curriculum introduced. Plaza Elementary School students working with cucumbers in their new fermented cucumber blossoms curriculum.

Annual Church of St. Christopher feast returned. Sophia Rambert, with her father, Kenneth Rambert, at the church's annual feast.

Town officials attended BEE the Change. Brookside Elementary students took part in a bee rally.

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Bethany House appointed Catherine Swanson its new director. Catherine Swanson was sworn in as the new executive director of the Bethany House.

District 21 united to run for veterans. Veterans Joe McCarthy, left, Ed Casazza and Walter Paruch watching participants in the 5K Run For Heroes event.

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Cardboard boats made a splash at Milburn Creek. Jenna Gerbe and her 'Jenna Lantern' boat at the annual Baldwin Cardboard Boat Race.

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Baldwin students went back to school. Plaza Elementary School students lined up for their first day of classes on Sept. 5.

Baldwin students returned to school Sept. 5. Students at Plaza Elementary School chalked their names on the wall before their first day of school.

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Pub Palooza raised money for One Happy Place. Shawn Sabel, owner of the Irish Pub, with Angela Lucas at a fundraiser cornhole tournament.

The Kellogg House was restored to its former glory. Gary Farkash, president of the Baldwin Historical Society, at the Kellogg House, which underwent a new paint job that restored it to its old colors.

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Neighbors supported poetry at Written Word Festival. Rita Monte, of Baldwin, hosted a poetry festival in Oceanside, and a dozen local poets read their work.

Cedarmore hosted Sunrise Fall Festival. The Cedarmore Farmers Markets had many helpful hands, including Mignon Williams, Sheila Spruill, Felicia Thompson, Sheila Maxwell and Dawn Edmond.

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Mahler Realty celebrated a milestone anniversary. Mahler Realty employees cut a ribbon to celebrate the business’ 70th anniversary.

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Baldwin resident brought fun to Hangout One Happy Place. Life Scout Jason Vasconez with Hangout One Happy Place's director, Angela Lucas, at Vasconez’s Eagle Scout project.

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Baldwin Public Library’s Great Give Back was a success. The library's assistant director, Kaysha WatsonPhillips, center, with Carol Urban at this year’s supply drive.

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Monsters and more spooky creatures attended ‘Trunk or Treat.’ Janet Wekes, left, and Jennifer Burch, of the Uniondale Kiwanis, at Baldwin’s Trunk or Treat.

The town gathered at the annual holiday tree lighting. Santa Claus shared his festive spirit with the help of Baldwin Fire Department Hose Company 3 at Katie Blazdell’s annual Christmas tree lighting.

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Community members attended eighth annual fall outdoor market. Rudy and Wilma Han, of Lola & Toby Toys, had many colorful toys for sale at the fall outdoor market. Carlos Bonilla and Rodrigo Galdamez were interested in the Spider-Man-themed items.

Annual 5K raised money for leukemia research. Children picked pumpkins after running in the Pumpkin Fun Run at Baldwin Harbor Park. The run took place before the Marriane Volpe 5K.

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Nurses, doctors inspired Scouts at Northwell medical seminar. Members of Girl Scout Troops 2181 and 2195 in a Northwell ambulance truck at their first-aid badge event.

Neighbors gathered at menorah lighting. South Baldwin Jewish Center and elected officials ushered in this year’s Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony.

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Baldwin High School seniors won state AHPERD Award. BHS seniors Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra received the Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year award.

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Kids ushered in giving season at Meadow. The student council at Meadow Elementary School hosted a food and toiletry drive for St. Christopher’s Church.

Spirit of ‘togetherness’ was alive at St. Peter’s. Peter Ryan, of Oceanside, and his daughter, Emma Ryan, 9, enjoying Breakfast with Santa at the St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Pancakes with Santa event in Baldwin. They met up at the Irish Pub to give back. Kate Gallego, Nancy Callaghan, GretchenKretkowskiRieger and Shawn Sabel at The Irish Pub’s Toy Drop-Off event.

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, 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 11501 on January 9, 2024 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 # 001788/2017. 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. No cash will be accepted. 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 143554 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DONNOVAN EVANS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 4, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 720 West Carl 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 36, Block 541 and Lot 32. Approximate amount of judgment is $791,917.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607354/2020. 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. Maria Scheuring, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 193370-1 143721

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE, Plaintiff against STANLEY SMITH, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 20, 2006, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 5 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. Sec 54 Block 481 Lot 423. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $387,480.45 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007909/2005. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee File # SPSJN209 143725

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, V. AGRIPINA HERNANDEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and AGRIPINA HERNANDEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2614 MILBURN AVE, BALDWIN, NY 11510: Section 0054, Block 00211-00, Lot 00034: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609620/2017. David W. Graber, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, 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. 143862

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Toqir Hussain Malik a/k/a Toqir H. Malik a/k/a Toqir Malik; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1115 Jackson Place, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 357 Lots 823-825. Approximate amount of judgment $596,236.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006885/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Scott H. Siller, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 6, 2023 143854 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST DAISY SARJU, ROWAN SARJU, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 11, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 30, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 761 North William Street, North Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 181, Lot 127. Approximate amount of judgment $179,532.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608108/2018. The

Mount Sinai honored with exclusive award of excellence In a global stride towards groundbreaking medical care, Mount Sinai South Nassau has emerged as a beacon of excellence, securing its place among the elite 18 institutions worldwide designated as the inaugural cohort of Ehlers-Danlos Society Centers and Networks of Excellence. Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are rare, hereditary conditions that pose unique challenges, affecting joints, skin, and connective tissues by weakening tissues and playing tricks on tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and even organs. For the first time, Mount Sinai South Nassau has been recognized for its remarkable Chiari EDS Program, offering hope and cutting-edge solutions to those grappling with these complex disorders. Mount Sinai’s Chiari EDS Program offers—a multidisciplinary approach led by Dr. Paolo Bolognese, the program’s Surgical Director. The program has transcended borders, drawing patients from across the United States who seek relief from symptoms that often go undiagnosed or mistreated elsewhere. Bolognese’s leadership has transformed the program into an internationally recognized service, setting a new standard for care in the realm of EDS. “Our Chiari EDS Program uses a multidisciplinary team approach, with experts in neurosurgery, neurology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, GI medicine, and cardiology,” said Bolognese. Central to this recognition is the pro g ram’s commitment to the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s C.A.R.E. model—Care, Access, Research, and Education. This holistic approach ensures that every facet of patient well-being is considered, from diagnosis to treatment and ongoing support. The Ehlers-Danlos Society’s thorough review affirms Mount Sinai South Nassau’s dedication to excellence. Dr. Ilene S. Ruhoy, the program’s Medical Director, rightly notes that this prestigious designation validates the program’s commit-

ment to patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments. “This prestigious designation validates that the quality of our program is founded on a top-notch multidisciplinary team of physicians who provide expert patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments,” said Ruhoy. Chiari malformation type 1 (CMI) is a condition occurring at birth in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. It occurs when part of the skull is misshapen or smaller than usual, pressing on the brain and forcing it downward. EDS can exacerbate the condition by causing instability in the skull and neck region. For those grappling with CMI, Mount Sinai’s Chiari EDS Program stands as a sanctuary. Particularly noteworthy is the program’s focus on the hypermobile subtype, a testament to its dedication to tailoring care to the unique needs of each patient. T h e s t at i s t i c s s p e a k vo lumes—1,500 surgeries for Chiari malformation, 1,000 craniocervical fusions, and 1,000 surgeries for tethered cord. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Chiari EDS Program doesn’t just treat; it transfor ms lives, embodying the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s mission to increase clinical service availability, shorten diagnostic journeys, and standardize communication and care. As Mount Sinai continues to lead the charge in reshaping the landscape of EDS care, it is not merely a medical institution but a haven for those in search of hope, healing, and a brighter future. The world is taking notice, and the recognition as an Ehlers-Danlos Society Center of Excellence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of Mount Sinai South Nassau in championing the well-being of individuals living with EDS, Chiari, and hypermobility spectrum disorders which are connective tissue disorders that cause joint hypermobility, instability, injury, and pain. — Kepherd Daniel

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . As heed this warnextort a ransom. Consider cyberbully divided were devastated by try Club If the sense ofwe unity Nassau County must ernments seem to always be behind attractcountry to our.region so that canand — therewhy was I’m a large 9/11. to None, howevrespect had in the days, who uses AIremains to cloneas thestrong imageasofever an indiing. That’s seeking to propose the curve, as opposed ahead of it. always, securethat ourAmericans tax base and stop Long as doesscenarios the spiritthat of the turnout, more than 300 peoer, has more weeks andexodus monthsofafter the attacks vidual and create never new legislation called the Artificial IntelIsland’s talented youngcould profesQuite regularly we hear the been phrase otheregregiously 9/11 families. The mood in the room consistent or wide- ple. existed. Or, most , take those somehow ligence Privacy Act. Researchers are sionals. be re-established. If we could uttered that government “must become Seeing so many neigh-AI to workIn a mix ofthe energy and of in its dedi- was together where we agree, bad actors who exploit exploring viability fact, weon asissues a county would be wise proactive rather thanranging reactive.” bors, friends and other explic- try respect. There was the enercation to preservfind common ground where we discreate and distribute making it a misdemeanor totowelcome pioneering tech companies As a lawmaker, I often hear this comfamiliar faces, I was gyoffense of people who have been the memory and do soinrespectfully it sexual images ofpleased women agree to clone someone’s specializing AI to solve, always some of the plaint when someoneing is describing a and reassured working two decades to and legacy of municthat remembering we areproblems. Americans. and children.by the numvoice orfor image using artifiworld’s mostthat pressing If there dilapidated pETER ber ofData young people whothe ensure that the memories day and its victims The terrorists attacked usfor on preven9/11 corroborates cial intelligence without are health care who firms using AI ipal building, a were there weren’t yet and legacy of that day are than Seaford. could destroyofusdisease, or break spirit. cause for who concern here. their consent. The bill I prodeteriorating tive not detection orour environmenKING born on Sept. 11,According 2001. I alsotogave special preserved, along withour respect In November Instead we emerged united.stormWe owe the aU.S. pose would affirm resi- for those sports field or a tal firms using AI more to enhance hello to my sister, Barbara, aof Seaford High diedright and their family members, who 2002, a commemoit detection to our nation, and all whoconservawere Department Homeland dents’ to privacy from poorly maintained who systems or those to bolster graduate who put so much were at the intelligence dinner, as they have been at so rative was thatwe dayshould , not to absolutely divide against Security , AIeffort toolsinto withmakmali- murdered artificial tools, road.plaza The major tion efforts, be ing the dinner acious success. commemorations over the years. constructed at the entrance to Seaford here many ourselves, but rather to do all we can to to intent have created and allocate new resources consequences aggressively courting those companies The student scholarship winners were thoseCounty sitting at my table were High School, dedicated to— the alumni who recapture the here. unity we had then, and 100,000 computer-generated toAmong the Nassau Police almost always set up shop very impressive,fake as were Honorary Steve Camppersonand members of lost their lives: New Yorkextra City Fire Depart- Monsignor forget that weunacceptable are still the greatest nudethe images of women neverHowever, Department to train construction it is that our Patriot Award recipients. Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth. As the hundreds Seawithout their consent or nelHaskell and collaborate withnow the pastor costs for taxpayers government currently lacks anof adequate ford High officials Tom Condon and Ray offederal St. Patrick’s Parish in Huntington, was Firefighter Tim Haskell, — New York City ford residents proudly at the concluJosHUa knowledge. More troubling officials to enforce add to the understanding of AIsang and the tools that strong leadership priest at St. William the Abbot in Seaford Buckley, who played Police Officer John Perryaffordability , Robert Sliwak sion the Patriot Award Dinner, let usfrom all yet, an AI tool kit was utiright. crisis a that areofneeded to best protect residents LaFaZan roles into forming thetext Memorial Committee in September 2001. He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.” Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

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Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI

e need to rekindle the sense of unity we had in the days after 9/11. hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment. Although nated for retirement and transferred to Chimpanzees areProgram, one of theor four great which you, likelow a human baby. We have a support groups, Biden brought inflation down lower than the federal sanctuary system.” apes,offers alongcare with consultations, gorillas, bonobos and responsibility to them.” educational programs any other prices at cussion at a dinner table this week, the We are the only develorangutans. But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020. But of course, D’Esposito to mentheirhas apecontinued brethren. to They jokes and fails memoconcern for or interest in chimpanzees, ments. A number of counI have seen the have care-giving struggle firsttion that Hochul passed that will know how to use tools, ries of aJ. bill Fredd abused or otherwise. They trotted out the tries, including Australia, opposable and can My grandma has hand thumbs for five years. Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language. “The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother. And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories. It these is imperative that New York What D’Esposito should be chimpandoing is initi- Yet RANDI lawsuit filed by the Nonhumalssupport have been usednot foronly because it will mitizees in research, ing feelings and socialization. I can be OK them, ating a similar program on the federal KREISS man Rights Project seeking research in thefinancial, U.S., by the and Newthat. YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .” In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia. Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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