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Raising funds for those in the line of fire enforcement, and stress levels of law enforcement were through the roof.” Guests packed into Mulcahy’s Glickman, who lives in Long Pub and Concert Hall last Satur- Beach, said he searched for orgaday for LEO Weekend’s annual nizations that funded retreats for Law Enforcement Weekend Holi- police officers, but found none. day Concert, a fundHe worked for about r a i s e r f o r l aw two years to create enforcement officers the nonprofit, and and their families. LEO Weekend had Festivities began its first event in 2017 at 7 p.m. with a live i n u p s t at e L a ke auction, prizes, food George. and drinks. T he The organization event was organized h a s g r ow n eve r by LEO Weekend, a since, and now has nonprofit g roup seven board memfounded by New bers, all first York City police offiresponders. “We’ve cer Austin Glickstepped up, especialman, which focuses ly through the pano n h e l p i n g l aw demic, coming to enforcement famiwork everyday to lies affected by a make sure we can line-of-duty death or continue to make serious injury. LEO ChRis CARiNi our communities W e e k e n d h o s t s Hempstead Town safe,” said Louis Visaround 14 events per councilman cusi, president of the year, and this was its Suffolk County Corfirst fundraiser at rections Of ficers Mulcahy’s. Association, and guest at the “The idea came to me in 2014, event. “My hope is that the comwhen I was still a police recruit munity will see us in a more perfor the [New York Police Depart- sonal light instead of just our ment] Academy,” Glickman said. uniform, and see the good people “It was during a time where there was a negative light on law Continued on page 12

By MARiA CEstERo Mcestero@liherald.com

Courtesy Melanie Tucker

AshER tUCkER WAs born with a congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot. His mother, Melanie Tucker, wrote the children’s book “Super Scar” to spread awareness of congenital heart disease.

‘Super Scar’ story spreads awareness of heart defects By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

South Merrick resident and mother of two Melanie Tucker always knew she wanted to write a book about congenital heart disease, after her son Asher was born with the condition Tetralogy of Fallot four and a half years ago. Last year, before his third-open heart surgery in October, Tucker wrote a children’s paperback picture book, “Super Scar,” which

was published in August. “[Congenital heart defects] are more common than people may think,” Tucker told the Herald. “Any baby can have one — and it doesn’t have to be genetic.” Tucker, who works in publishing, has a CHD called bicuspid aortic valve, so there was a higher chance that her children would have one as well. She and her husband, Seth Tucker, found out that Asher would be born with a heart defect during her

20-week scan. Their older son, Levi, 5, has a normal heart. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CHDs affect 1 percent of all births in the U.S., or about 40,000 infants per year. There are more than 40 known types of heart defects, the Children’s Heart Foundation notes. The CDC’s website states that about 1 in 4 of these defects are considered critical, and they are a leading cause of birth defect-assoContinued on page 13

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A small crowd gathered outside the Brookside School in Merrick on Jan. 12, eager to enter the first Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education meeting of the new year. Community members and familes who attended the event came out to discuss the recent executive order made by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman regarding the school district’s mask mandate. Though the weather was cold, some guests heatedly argued with security before entering for the meeting. Attendees argued about the enforcement of mask mandates inside the location as security handed out masks. As the board members began taking their seats on stage, one woman screamed, “Take the masks off !” Prior to the meetings’ start, board members asked for a moment of silence for the recent fire in a Bronx apartment building, which killed 17 people, including eight children. Starting off the evening’s agenda, the BOE members presented a certificate to eighth-grader Luke Fischetti, honoring his volunteerism during the Bellmore Lions Club Polar Express Event in which children received gifts and other surprises. Later in the evening, the VEX high school robotics team demonstrated their robot that picks up “ringles,” or rings that look like Pringles. This project will be entered in a robotics competition at the end of the month. According to the team, this year’s entry is one of their most complex robots and they plan to add more designs to the “ringle” collector. The board then passed a series of motions, all uncontested, and opened the floor for public comment. Each having three minutes to voice their concerns, parents and residents of Bellmore-Merrick discussed the mask mandate in the central district. “At some point weeks, months, or years from now the adults in this room and those on the stage will look back at these past few years and realize the kind of emotional, mental, academic and psychological damage inflicted on our children at the hands of arbitrary, illogical and clearly ineffective government overreach,” a father of three children attending different schools in the district said to the board. “Overreach and sadistic efforts that are conditioning our children to be subservient, antisocial, and germaphobic.” The parent continued to address the board on account of the mask mandate and insinuated the board would rather “learn the hard way, rather than be selfreflective and humble enough to learn from history.” Although masks do not provide total protection against Covid-19, surgical masks are better than nothing and research conducted throughout the pandemic confirms this. A study published in the American Society for Microbiology Journals in October 2020, determined surgical masks reduce the amount of Covid-

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gRAnD AvEnuE MIDDlE School eighth grader Luke Fischetti was honored by the Bellmore-Merrick Board of Education at their Jan. 12 meeting for his volunteerism during the Bellmore Lions Club Polar Express event held in early December. 19 inhaled by the maskwearer by about 50%. The parents asked the board for their answer and shamed them for “following orders.” The board members responded they will discuss the matter at a later time as the public comments are not back-andforth discussions. This was met by remarks from the audience, who claimed that the board will not answer parents. Security roamed the auditorium throughout the meeting, asking guests to wear their masks properly, and the board members asked the audience to be considerate during the public comment session. Ending the board meeting, board members addressed their inability to answer their questions immediately or to override the state’s policies on Covid precautions. Superintendent Mike Harrington of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District previously told the Herald the district was unsure of the legality of Blakeman’s executive order. The next regular BOE meeting is scheduled for Feb. 2 at the Brookside School in Merrick.

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DuRIng ThE MEETIng, the VEX high school robotics team demonstrated their robot that picks up “ringles,” or rings that look like Pringles.

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Lakeside third graders are in Winter Wonderland Third g raders at Lakeside Levy School in Merrick imagined what it would be like to be trapped inside a snow globe. Students read the story, “Snow Globe Family” by Jane O’Connor, which tells the tale of a family living inside a snow globe. “T hey used this story to inspire their own snow globe creation and completed a creative writing activity where they wrote about what they would do if they were inside a snow globe for a day,” explained teacher Dara Kaplan. Courtesy Merrick Union Free School District; compiled by Jordan Vallone.

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ThiRD gRADERs AT Lakeside Levy School in Merrick Union Free School District imagined what it would be like to be trapped inside a snow globe.

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray assisted Bellmore residents Lynn Harkins and Robert Hayes as they applied for a marriage license on December 7, 2021 at Hempstead Town Hall. On Dec. 10, Murray officiated the wedding of North Bellmore residents Nadine

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program! Register for five workshops, then cash in your DIY RewARds towards a future workshop! Registration can be found on the AR Workshop Bellmore Website. Contcact the workshop at (516) 780-0135 with any questions or concerns regarding the event.

Family Night Out: Ugly Art Wars Visit the Merrick Library to participate in a family competition to see who can make the ugliest art piece. The event will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is per family through the Merrick Library Website. Contact the library at (516) 377-6112 with any questions or concerns.

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Catch the last show of Cinderella as the most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this fast-paced musical production featuring ragged Cinderella and the handsome prince looking for a bride. The show will take place at 12:00 p.m. All audience members 12 and over must be vaccinated and bring proof of vaccination and wear a mask throughout the performance. Contact the program via: (516) 599-6870.

Teen Cooking with Chef Rob: Hot Chocolate Cookies Teens in grades 6-12 can stop by the Merrick Public Library Community Room from 7-8:00 p.m. and learn how to make hot cholocate cookies with Chef Rob Scott. Registration is for Merrick Library Cardholders only. Contact the library at (516) 377-6112 with any questions or concerns.

Play Hooray Join Molly Mouse at the Bellmore Memorial Library for a fun-filled music and movement program that will get everyone involved. As per CDC guidelines, all visitors over the age of two are required to wear masks covering the nose and mouth. Social distancing is required. Contact the Bellmore Memorial Library at (516) 785-2990 with any questions or concerns.

Stalking: Know It, Name It, Stop It This introductory virtual session provides a basic overview of stalking, focusing on defining stalking, recognizing the contextual nature of this crime, and providing strategies for participants to get involved in building awareness and supporting victims and survivors. Register online through the Bellmore Memorial Library Website. Contact the Bellmore Memorial Library at (516) 785-2990 with any questions or concerns.

Make Winter Crafts Join the Merrick Public Library to make some fun winter-themed crafts from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. For any questions or concerns regarding the fun winter themed event, contact the Merrick Public Library at (516) 377-6112

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Winthrop Avenue students celebrate world cultures

Monday, Jan. 24

After reading “Hannukah in Alaska” by Molly Emphraim, students compared and contrasted the holiday and winter traditions that the character experienced with those of their own. Students enjoyed connecting to the characters and pointing out the similarities and differences between themselves and the people of Alaska.

Adult: Creativity Workshop (InPerson)

Awaken: A Tribute to the Music of Yes Dont miss the incredible night of the music of yes hosted by G & R Events at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace in Bellmore. The event will take place from 8-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased from the G & R website on FaceBook. For any questions or inquiries, contact the Bellmore Movies and Showplace at (516) 783-7200

Friday, Jan. 21 Book Discussion: Born a Crime Stop by the North Merrick Public Library at 1:30 pm to join in on a book discussion of Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah, the inspiring story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid. Contact the North Merrick at (516) 378-7474 with any questions or concerns.

Watercolor and Wine Held from 7:00-9:00 at the Buddha Barn Yoga and Wellness Studio, join Kelly Mitchell to create watercolor art pieces while relaxing and drinking wine with other guests. No experience is necessary to join in on the fun. Make sure to bring your own wine glass and wine as they will not be provided by the venue for the event. Drink responsibly and arrange you own rides if needed. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased through the Buddha Barn Yoga and Wellness website. Contact Buddha Barn at (516) 236-8828 with any questions or concerns.

Music and Movement Held from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Bellmore Memorial Library, During this interactive indoor program, your child will hear familiar rhymes and songs to get them moving and dancing!. As per CDC and NYS guidelines, all visitors

over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask while inside the library and it must cover the nose and mouth. Social distancing of 6 feet is still required. Contact the Bellmore Memorial Library at (516) 785-2990 with any questions or concerns.

Saturday, Jan. 22 DIY with Mom Wood Workshop Attend the program at AR Workshop Bllmore to enjoy making DIY wooden crafts while spending quality time with mom. Choose from a Plank Wood Sign, Porch Sign, Bath Tray, Framed Wood Sign, Round Lazy Susan, Centerpiece Box, Plank Wood Tray, Cake Stand, Pedestal Tray, or Wood Photo Frame. In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (nontoxic!) stain colors. Get rewarded with AR WOrkshop Bellmore’s DIY RewARds

Reconnect with your inner creative! Join the North Merrick Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for this hands on workshop. Contact the North Merrick Public Library at (516) 378-7474 with questions.

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 jvallone@liherald.com.

You can register to take a class to earn your Boating Safety Certificate on March 5 at the NBPL. Town of Hempstead boat ramp stickers will be available starting Jan. 1 for 2022. Janurary ice skating is available at the Newbridge Arena in Bellmore. The North Bellmore School District is accepting applications for UPK for the 2022-23 school year. Buzz’d Coffee will have its grand opening on Jan. 24.

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FROM lEFT TO right, William Ostrow, 43, Maya Ostrow, 8, Glenda Alvarado-Ostrow, 44, Wyatt Ostrow, 11, Manuela Ricci, 43, Sofia Ricci, 13, and Andrew Ricci, 43

Jones Beach hike receives seal of approval By MARIA CESTERO Mcestero@liherald.com

Families traveled to Jones Beach State Park earlier this year to kick off the New Year alongside seals and wildlife for the New York State Park’s annual First-Day Hike. At Field 10, Jones Beach staff guided viewers in the direction in seals, who could be spotted in the distance bobbing their heads above the water. From the beach, at least five harbour seals were spotted swimming in a group. Growing up to six feet in length, these mammals migrate to Jones Beach from late fall to early spring, looking for warmer waters to fish, according to Jones Beach Nature and Energy Educator, Mia Ramirez. Traveling from New England and Southeastern Canada, the seals hunt for schooling fish, such as White Perch and other marine creatures such as crustaceans and shellfish, Ramirez said. “People often picture whales, seals, and dolphins to be animals that live in faraway oceans, but once [people] visit Long Island beaches and turn their attention to our waters, they may see a dolphin jump out of the water for the first time,” Ramirez explained. “As an educator, I love when I look at someone’s face and I see it dawn on them that Long Island is a magical place with breathtaking wildlife.” Phocid seals, also known as true seals, are native to Long Island. Phocidae family seals can be differentiated from other types of seals in the “Pinniped” family such as Otariidae or Odobenidae by their “earless appearance,” meaning they do not have external ear flaps. Among the five species of phocid seals native to Long Island, the harbor seals are the most common in New York, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Harbor seals have shorter snouts and rounded heads, which gives them a more “puppylike” appearance. “They look like bowling balls bobbing in the water,” said Andrew Ricci, 43, a

Merrick resident who participated in the tour. A self-described nature lover, Ricci was accompanied by his wife, Manuela Ricci, 43, and daughter, Sofia Ricci, 13. This year was their second time attending the Jones Beach First-Day Hike. A business member and leader of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Ricci said he’s explored nature through rafting, national parks and humpback whale-watching. Accompanying the Ricci family on the tour was William Ostrow, 43, and his family. Nearing the 30th anniversary of their friendship, Ostrow and Andrew, two high school friends, decided to go to Jones Beach together with their families as a celebration of sorts. Ostrow was accompanied by his wife, Glenda AlvaradoOstrow, 44, son Wyatt Ostrow, 11, and daughter Maya Ostrow, 8. “It’s so different seeing them in their natural habitat,” William Ostrow said. “It’s a great way to start the new year – enjoying nature outdoors.” On their first seal walk, the Ostrow family was captivated by the harbor seals. “It’s just so nice to be able to go outside and not have too many people here,” said Alvarado-Ostrow. Wantagh native Alvarado-Ostrow runs a composting company Grounds For a Peel, which aims to reduce food waste and to improve the environment. “Exploring nature, especially in your local area, opens your eyes to so many valuable experiences,” said Ramirez. “Once you learn more about the plants, and animals you share a home with, I guarantee you will feel more connected to your everyday life and more aware of how your actions influence the world.” Ramirez said the seals typically stay in the waters surrounding Long Island until springtime, when their “pupping season” begins, at which time seals will head north to give birth to their young. Guided seal tours will be available throughout the winter season. Check back online at: https://parks.ny.gov/ parks/jonesbeach/ for more guided tours.

lEFT, NATuRE lOvER Andrew Ricci photographs the harbor seals utilizing his personal camera. BElOw, MAyA OSTROw, left, 8, plays Tic Tac Toe in the sand with Sofia Ricci, right, 13.

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Anna Beigelman, a licensed associate broker with Exit Realty Premier, will again offer college scholarships to graduating seniors of BellmoreMerrick high schools: Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School. Beigelman began this program in 2019. As a local resident since 1988 and realtor since 2001, Beigelman created her scholarship program to spotlight outstanding students in her community. As a mother and a grandmother, she understands the excitement of high school graduation and the importance of a college education. Courtesy Anna Beigelman Living in and loving her community, she would like AnnA BeigelmAn, A licensed associate broker with Exit to be a part of its growth Realty Premier, will offer college scholarships to local and progress by reward- Bellmore-Merrick graduating seniors. ing its outstanding residents who demonstrate the applicants are able to complete an themselves starting at a very young age. As an immigrant from the USSR, the application and submit it by the deadline concept of the American dream of home- of May 1, 2022. Applications are distributownership resonates very closely and per- ed by the schools over email, and also via sonally with her. It is an integral Ameri- the scholarship bulletin. The qualificacan value to her. Having completed a diffi- tions focus on community service, cult multi- step immigration process to be strength of character, and demonstration allowed to live, study, and work in the of leadership among peers. The qualificaUnited States before achieving the Ameri- tions do not address financial needs or can dream of homeownership, it became academic achievements. Awards will be presented at each her mission to help offer the same opporschool’s awards night, typically held in tunity to graduating seniors. June. For more information, please visit The purpose of the scholarship is to www.annabeigelmanrealtor.com. recognize and reward high school seniors who have shown outstanding leadership, courage, challenges — or stood out among Courtesy Anna Beigelman; compiled by their peers in a positive way. To qualify, Jordan Vallone.

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that we really are and the hard work that we do to protect them every day.” As volunteers made their way through the Mulcahy’s crowd selling raffle tickets, LEO Weekend’s founding board members took the stage to thank members of the community for attending the event. Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, an event co-organizer and a former NYPD member, was also introduced. Chelsea Euliano, the Herald’s 2021 Person of the Year, sang the national anthem, and D’Esposito and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder spoke in support of law enforcement. Ryder introduced George Day, a 14-year veteran of the NCPD who was treated to a weekend getaway by LEO Weekend after being the victim of a hit-and-run incident Bellmore. Fearing that he might never walk again, Day spent months in rehabilitation, and is now walking again. He recounted the sadness in his home after the hit-and-run, and having to sit in a hospital bed in his living room. But then Day got a call from LEO Weekend, which offered him and his family a weekend stay in Long Beach. “I had to accept, because I knew my family needed it more than I needed it,” Day said. “It was fantastic — and to see my kids happy, my wife happy, it was

incredible.” Thanking LEO Weekend for the support, Day said his vacation was a “healing experience,” because he was surrounded by other law enforcement families in similar situations. Later last Saturday night, New Yorkbased Irish band Shilelagh Law took the stage. The group features two New York City firefighters and a member of the NYPD. They were eager to support the cause, band member Kevin McCarthy said. “It’s one of our favorite places to play,” he said, “and we’re helping out a good cause.” Town Councilman Chris Carini, whose district encompasses Bellmore and Merrick, also attended the fundraiser. “I’ve known the LEO Weekend guys for a long time,” Carini said, “and being a former [Police Benevolent Association] trustee, I know the outstanding work that they do for the families of those who are injured severely or killed in the line of duty. I’m here to support a cause that I’ve known for years.” A police officer for 22 years, Carini had promoted the event alongside D’Esposito. “The police are always there for you when you’re in trouble, so I’ll help them out in any way that I can,” said Damien Gallo, 42, a regular at Mulcahy’s and a Wantagh resident for 45 years. “The charity is the best part of this event.”

Local woman writes a book with heart ciated infant illness and death. Many can be detected prior to birth, and with proper treatment and monitoring, children are often able to live normal, healthy lives. Asher’s condition, Tetralogy of Fallot, is characterized by four defects, his mother explained: pulmonary stenosis, the narrowing of the exit from the heart’s right ventricle; a ventricle septal defect, or hole in the heart; a right ventricular hypertrophy, the thickening of the right ventricular muscle; and overriding aorta, in which the aorta expands to allow blood from both ventricles to enter the heart. About 1 in 2,000 babies born with a CHD are diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot. Tucker said that learning about Asher’s condition before he was born was helpful, because even through it was a shock, she and Seth were able to prepare for his birth, meet with doctors and learn more about the defects. Tetralogy of Fallot, which is considered a “complex” CHD, is treated with open-heart surgeries and lifelong close monitoring. Asher had two open-heart surgeries as an infant, at 2½ and 5 months old. His most recent surgery was last October. Tucker’s motivation to write the book was simple: as Asher got older, he became more aware of the scar on his chest from his surgeries. “Super Scar” tells the story of a young boy who has a heart surgery

scar. Although he may face challenges, the scar reminds him how brave and special he is. “I wanted a simple way to explain it to him, that yes, his heart is different,” Tucker said. “That’s why I got the idea to do this book. Now [Asher] has this super scar on his chest, and it gives him superpowers and confidence so that he can handle anything moving forward.” Tucker self-published the book through Amazon, where it is available for purchase, and hired a freelance illustrator to create the pictures. Promoting the book on Facebook, she said that, so far, the reviews have been positive. “One person said it was a great boost of confidence for their kid who has a similar scar,” she noted. Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week takes place every year, Feb. 7-14. Many organizations, such as Mended Little Hearts and Conquering CHD, work closely with families to provide support, research and advocacy. The Children’s Heart Foundation funds CHD research and organizes a walk every year at Sunken Meadow State Park to raise money. Seth Tucker said that they are already seeing the positive effects of the book at home: Levi has been understanding of his brother’s differences. “He’s naturally curious,” Seth said of Levi. “When Asher came home from his most recent surgery, he’s been very encouraging. He’s a very

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the tuCker faMily hopes that “Super Scar” will promote awareness of scars left by open-heart surgery, which is often the treatment for congenital heart defects. patients at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at New York Presbyterian in Manhattan, where Asher had most of his surgeries. For him and other children with CHDs, “Super Scar” is all about boosting confidence. “My motivation was for him to see representation of himself in the book,” she said. “It shows how brave and strong he really is.”

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Boys Basketball: Carle Place at West Hemp..........4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Hicksville ....................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Oceanside ................6:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at East Meadow ............... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hicksville at Baldwin........................ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Clarke ..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Oyster Bay at Malverne ................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Chaminade at Elmont ..................... 7 p.m.

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Calhoun scored 18 straight points spanning the first and second quarters Jan. 11 to break an early stalemate and went on to defeat visiting Sewanhaka, 50-28, in a Nassau Conference A-II girls’ basketball matchup. Junior Mia Licari (15) and seniors Gabby Hannelin (12) and Holly DiPalo (10) all scored in double figures as the Colts (6-4 overall; 4-1 in A-II) rolled on Senior Night for their fourth straight victory. Seniors Charnelle Miller and Laura Marcia-Bodden led the Indians (1-7; 1-4) with 12 and 8 points, respectively. “We move the ball really well and it’s something we practice a lot,” Calhoun head coach Dan Catapano said. “The girls are looking for one another and trying to advance the ball as quick as they can. The core of the team has been around for two years and it’s an unselfish group.” Some tenacious defense kept Sewanhaka close early and the game was knotted 6-6 with 1:30 remaining in the opening quarter before Calhoun caught fire and went on a momentum-turning run. Licari had seven points as the Colts scored the first 15 of the second quarter after closing the first with a DiPalo buzzer beater and the lead quickly swelled to 24-6. Miller scored the final eight points of the half, including a long three-pointer at the horn, and the Indians cut the margin to 10 heading into the third quarter but would get no closer than nine. “We’re a pretty young team with two sophomores and a freshman starting, so there are growing pains involved,” Sewanhaka head coach Alex Soupios said. “I thought we did a nice job in the first quarter and our defense kept us in it for a while. But Calhoun is pretty polished and definitely one of the more talented teams in the conference.” Calhoun used a 16-4 run in the third quarter to take a 21-point lead into the fourth. Licari had eight points in the third and junior Makayla Condela chipped in a couple of baskets. Catapano believes junior Margaret Casimano’s return to the backcourt will

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SENIOr HOLLY DIPaLO scored 10 points Jan. 11 as Calhoun defeated Sewanhaka to improve its record in Conference A-II to 4-1. bolster the team’s offense behind Licari and DiPalo, who are combining for approximately 25 points per game. Casimano scored in double figures against Kennedy and Wantagh and is averaging 6.5 points at the halfway mark, while Hanellin, who is handling 75 percent of the point-guard responsibility, is averaging 7.3. “I love our chemistry,” Catapano said. “Our starting five balance out each other and we’re getting some nice contributions off the bench. We kind of stress defense first. That’s where it all starts.”

The Colts’ lone conference loss came in the A-II opener at Garden City. “Early in the season we had 9 girls out at one time or another,” Catapano said. “Even though we had everyone back for that game, we were gassed. We’re looking forward to the rematch.” The current winning streak began Jan. 4 when DiPalo’s 14 points led a 56-33 victory over Glen Cove. Licari (11), Casimano (8), sophomore Gabriella Facciponti (6) and senior Krista Demirakos (5) also had a say in the outcome.

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(516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding

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including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by

the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to

employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any

other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 129230

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

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hen U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his Democratic primary run against Gov. Kathy Hochul, it may have seemed like a D’Amato moment. Alfonse D’Amato, then the Town of Hempstead supervisor, saw a glimmer of political daylight in 1980, when he decided to reach for the political gold ring of U.S. senator from New York. Defeating the legendary three-term incumbent Jacob Javits was deemed impossible by every political pundit and commentaRoNAlD j. tor, and you assumed RoSENbERg would’ve that not even the bookies would take your bet. Yet D’Amato successfully navigated every political rapid to secure victory, a win that stands to this day as testimony to astute political analysis, hard work and an indomitable belief in oneself. When Suozzi first announced his intention to run against Hochul, he rightly assumed that state Attorney General Letitia James would remain a Democratic primary candidate for governor. Given her left-wing credentials, combined with the progressive candidate for that office, Jumaane Williams, Suozzi reasoned that moderate Democrats would look for a “safe

really needed to get on the Smart HQ website to get my new G.E. Café Series kitchen appliances online. Oh, you didn’t know? You must have internet-friendly ovens and cooktops these days. That way, you can put a meatloaf in the oven, go into the city for the day, use your phone to remotely turn on the oven and then turn it off remotely when the meatloaf is done. Think of it. You can put a stew in your new microwave, which can nuke, bake, air fry or mow the lawn, cook it while you’re out and RANDI return to a preKREISS pared meal. Or a wildfire, but let’s not go there. My old gas stove was dumb as an ox. Turn the knob, light the flame and simmer the soup. Could it tell time? Could it get automatic updates from the Wizard of Oz behind some screen at G.E.? Could it beep maniacally when the food was done? No, no and no. And get this: All my old refrigerator could do was keep food cold. My new one can make ice cubes of a par-

house” from which to escape the Democrats’ lurch to the left. He certainly has the credentials to be that moderate. But with James backing out of the race, the political threat from the left that Suozzi had expected to help rally centrist Democrats evaporated. Williams doesn’t have the recognition, sufficient base or fundraising capabilities for a credible statewide race. That leaves Hochul in a powerful place, because she has the means to outflank Suozzi on any number of fronts. She’s reportedly playing hardball: Word has it she has already told potential donors, “Either you’re with me or I’m against you.” This tactic has obviously worked, because the entire Long Island Democratic State Senate and Assembly delegation has thrown its support to the Buffalo-based Hochul rather than Suozzi. She is also dominating the New York City political news cycle. Her recent effort used the power of her office to dangle support for infrastructure projects that would make the lives of people who likely would have voted for Williams far easier. Her proposal to create an interborough express line from Brooklyn to Queens would allow an underutilized 14-mile freight line to potentially connect some 900,000 residents to mass transit. The concept has been discussed by others over the years, but a gubernatorial news conference in the dead

of winter makes news. The proposal quickly won the endorsement of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. That leaves Suozzi holding virtual town hall meetings with potential primary voters while firing off verbal sniper rounds at Hochul’s handling of Covid19. He must hope she will be pushed to the left on any number of issues, which could motivate the Democratic middle to take to the primary polls. And the left may just do that. The insanity of bail “reform” has effectively jeopardized every Democrat in office — just ask Laura Curran and Todd Kaminsky. The new Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, said he would not prosecute shoplifters or those who don’t use a gun in the commission of a robbery, and if a gun were used, they would only be charged with a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor for armed robbery? Completely insane. New York City has also signed into law a bill that allows an estimated 800,000 noncitizens to vote in municipal elections (which Republicans have sued to overturn as being unconstitutional). Say what? Welcome to the new New York City, which may be even worse than the New York City under recent Mayor Bill de Blasio, who can only be compared to a communist. Is Hochul prepared to endorse the actions of fellow Democrats that are at

om Suozzi no doubt thought he had the perfect opportunity to run for governor.

odds with the fundamental ethics of lawabiding citizens? What tightrope will she walk because of the actions of the progressive wing of her party that would make moderate Democrats flee to anyone willing to stand against that tide? There is another massive political force out there — Andrew Cuomo. He has sent out emails to everyone who has ever breathed politics to say “stay tuned” now that criminal charges against him have been dismissed. He need not actually run for office to be a force. He has millions of unspent campaign dollars that could be quietly directed to any statewide race, even to someone for whom he has previously expressed antipathy, like Tom Suozzi. It would be in Cuomo’s character to act as a spoiler. Suozzi may, or may not, be able to replicate the political roadmap that allowed D’Amato to seize victory after victory during the autumn of 1980, resulting in a statewide win on election night. However, today’s political environment is more combustible, more unpredictable and more unforgiving than ever before. By their actions, progressive ideologues could very well determine a surprising outcome in this year’s Democratic primary for governor – one they won’t like. Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Can your stove talk to you? ticular shape, and make coffee in a gizmo set right into the front door. Back to the Smart HQ app. You can do nothing without the app, so I downloaded it onto my phone, entered a username and a password. Then — I admit, with much trepidation — I approached my wall oven. I hit “WiFi enable,” as instructed, and everything went pretty much downhill from there. My phone said it couldn’t connect to my oven, that I had to enter a new password. So I did. Then my phone said it had to verify my identity on another device, so it sent a code to my iPad, which was upstairs. I ran upstairs and right into my husband, who was running downstairs to verify his identity on his iPhone for a bank transaction. I got my code, dashed back to the oven and signed on again to the app. This time it asked for “further verification.” Pictures appeared. It asked me to check off all the photos in the boxes containing traffic lights. The photos were tiny. And my reading glasses were in the car, so I ran outside, got the glasses, searched the photos on my phone for traffic lights, won-

dered what I did to deserve this and somehow got it right. Then I was asked to verify the obvious: that I am not a robot. After three hours and 20 minutes, with a break for a cold salad, since I didn’t feel like cooking anything, I got the Smart HQ app downloaded onto my phone, and I got all my new appliances online. Instantly, the clocks on the stove, the wall oven, the microwave and refrigerator synchronized. Clearly, I was in some kind of technological G-spot. When I eventually got the ovens and cooktop online, there was an authorization request asking that I give the G.E. Wizard of Oz the ability to turn my appliances off and on, update them remotely or fix a problem. I signed. I have a creepy feeling now that in our ongoing relationship, my microwave has the upper hand. It is, apparently, the hooha upscale version of the plain vanilla microwave. This one can sense what food you have inside, determine the right time and temp and serve up your ribs just right. It doesn’t just zap. It can convection bake

hat if my fridge, microwave and wall oven team up and take over?

and air fry as well. It can proof your bread dough. My dad always told me, “Don’t have machines that are smarter than you are,” but that was a moot point when I bought my first pencil sharpener. What if my microwave goes rogue? I mean, I could be out for the day and the microwave could talk to the refrigerator and they could recruit the wall oven and I could come home to a full-blown coup d’état. The wall oven, whom I call Hal, wants to know if I prefer to roast, bake, convention bake, convection roast or air fry? What it can’t do is cook a hamburger, which is what I happen to want to eat much of the time. To give credit: These ovens will clean themselves with super-high heat or steam with the press of a few buttons. That’s impressive. My gas stove couldn’t do that. But then again, the big old ox was reliable as the day is long, all iron and heat and natural gas. These new-fangled thingies answer to different gods, all digital and remote and dead on arrival without the right passwords. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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January 20, 2022 — BELLMORE HERALD

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Bail reform law needs still more tweaking

assau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder convened a news conference on Jan. 13 to make a point: The state’s bail reform law, enacted in January 2020, needs further reform — specifically, he seemed to suggest, for charges of illegal gun possession. Right now, an offender who is in possession of an illegal firearm can be released without bail. That wasn’t the case before January 2020, when judges had the discretion to hold such suspects on bail. The 2020 bail reform law, however, essentially states that these offenders can get out of jail free while waiting to make a plea or go to trial, provided they haven’t shot anyone. (Violent crimes are eligible for bail.) At the new Nassau County Police Department Academy, a shiny white building that rises out of a back field at Nassau Community College in Garden City, Ryder displayed eight illegal handguns last Thursday, all seized by police during car stops since the start of the year. He noted that Nassau had already had eight gun arrests this year, compared with only two in the same time frame in 2021. Whether there were more illegal guns in circulation in the county at the start of the year, or police were out looking for them more ardently, was unclear. Asked by the Herald, Ryder did not say whether he believed the bail reform law should be nixed, and the news conference ended abruptly shortly afterward. “Bail reform,” Ryder said, “is important . . . It needs to be fixed.”

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letters Thanks for Brinton’s column To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “‘Biking Borders’ brings out the best of humanity” (Jan. 6-12): After reading it, I had to watch the documentary. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this delightful and important film. I come from a family of avid bicyclists, and will tell them all to watch. And I will be donating to the ultra-worthy cause, Pencils of Promise, highlighted in the film and in Brinton’s column. ELYSA SuNSHINE Glen Cove

We agree that judges should have the discretion to assign bail in cases of illegal gun possession. Ryder ticked off a list of eight defendants, all of whom face possession charges and all of whom were released without bail. We can’t say what, if anything, any of these defendants might have done or not done with these weapons if police hadn’t discovered them. We can say, however, that any illegal gun represents the potential for violence. Most crimes are not committed with guns, according to the FBI. Most gun crimes (more than 65 percent in New York), however, are committed with illegal handguns. Judges should have the discretion to set bail in cases of illegal gun possession, particularly cases when a defendant has a long record of arrest and prosecution. This is not to suggest that bail reform must be overturned, as so many conservatives suggest. It simply requires further adjustment. Clearly, there is, in Nassau County at least, a high degree of electoral support for doing away with bail reform. New District Attorney Anne Donnelly, a Republican, made it a cornerstone of her campaign last fall, running numerous TV commercials suggesting that violent criminals are being released from jail onto our streets. That, in large part, explains her defeat of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, the Democratic candidate for the post, who was, at one point, considered the favorite. New County Executive Bruce Blakeman, also a Republican, wants bail reform repealed as well. He said so in his inaugu-

ral speech, arguing, “Criminals have more rights than victims. Enough is enough.” That was hyperbole, but there is a definite public perception among many that criminals have been prioritized over victims. Further tweaking the law to ensure that judges can assign bail to those caught with illegal guns would go a long way toward changing people’s minds. That’s important. Bail reform remains a critical piece of legislation in the State Legislature’s recent efforts to ensure social justice for all, including in the criminal justice system. Here’s what we wrote in a December 2019 editorial: ”The new law will allow most defendants who are charged with nonviolent crimes and misdemeanors to be released after their arraignment without having to make bail. Hardliners have argued against the new law, saying it will allow thousands of potential offenders onto our streets, where they could continue their criminal ways. “News flash: Any one of these offenders could have been on the streets in the past, if only they had had the cash to make bail, but they didn’t, so they stayed locked up. Meanwhile, if you were affluent enough to afford bail, you got out of jail, and were free to carry on with your life with your family — and potentially earn a living.” The previous system favored wealthy over poor offenders, who were, according to statistics, most often Black or Latino. We thus urge our legislators to continue tweaking the bail-reform law, without doing away with it.

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have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. I had looked forward to joining my colleagues on Jan. 10 for inaugural ceremonies marking the start of the 14th session of the Nassau County Legislature and my third term as a legislator. However, on Sunday, the 9th, I felt congestdebra ed, unusually tired and was coughing, muLé sneezing and had a runny nose. Initially, I figured it was probably the cold that I seem to get every winter, but I am loathe to assume anything — especially as the Omicron variant continues to spread so

rapidly. So I took a Covid-19 home test, and it came back positive. Physically, I felt all right. My booster shot did its job, and my symptoms were like those of a common cold. The discomfort I was experiencing didn’t inhibit my ability to work full-time for the residents of the 5th Legislative District. And, through the marvels of modern technology, I was “in the room” virtually to be administered the oath of office by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer with my minority caucus colleagues. No matter how busy you may be, though, being hunkered down for a few days leads to contemplation and reflection. My experience illustrates how vaccines and boosters are key to preventing severe illness from the coronavirus. Since the emergence of Omicron, data from the state Department of Health continues to show that fully vaccinated people are

he day before I was sworn into the Legislature, I felt lousy, and guess what?

Letters Who’s paying for the relief? To the Editor: There is more to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that the Federal Transit Administration released a $6 billion grant to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for CARE Covid-19 relief. This grant brings the total amount of CARE funding from Washington for the MTA to $14 billion. What Schumer neglected to say was how much of this funding has been paid for, rather than how much has been borrowed, adding to our national debt of $29 trillion and growing. “It is a public service,” he said, “and the higher percentage we get from city, state and federal help, the better.” Funding for the MTA has long been a four-way partnership among what riders pay at the farebox along with city, state and federal funding.

much less likely to get Covid-19 and much less likely to be hospitalized with breakthrough cases. If you want to get vaccinated or boosted, go to https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5126/COVID-19-VaccineInformation to find a site near you. My breakthrough case didn’t shake my belief in masks as one of the key tools to slow the spread of Covid-19 and other airborne illnesses. In a recent Newsday report, Jack Caravanos, clinical professor of environmental public health sciences at the NYU School of Global Public Health in Manhattan, stated clearly that while N95 and KN95 masks are most effective, cloth and surgical masks are still beneficial — especially if everyone in a room is wearing them. That, perhaps, is the biggest point of all of this: By protecting yourself, you are protecting all of us. Why not err on the side of caution if there is a potential benefit to others? In all honesty, I don’t like to

Framework by Christina Daly

Commuters and Washington always ante up. Will Schumer hold one of his news conferences to ask Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Steward Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to increase Albany’s contribution? Will he also ask New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Ladner and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to increase City Hall’s contribution? Schumer never explained why many other transit agencies around the nation already received their second and third rounds of funding ahead of the MTA. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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wear a mask — I suspect no one does. I do it to protect myself, those I love and people I don’t know. Over the past several years, I have grown disheartened by how deceit, division and political ambition have been amplified to undermine our faith in our institutions and drive wedges between us. It is profoundly unhealthy. Especially now, caring for one another is essential to repairing the fabric of our society. We need to protect the most vulnerable among us — those who are too young to get the vaccine, the immunocompromised and those who have other underlying conditions that would make Covid-19 especially perilous. As we embark on this new year — a time for healing and growth — it is my fervent prayer for us to work together to end this public health crisis once and for all, and renew our belief in the pursuit of the common good. Debra Mulé, of Freeport, was first elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2017. She represents the 5th Legislative District.

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