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Who’s running for the North Bellmore Board of Ed? Candidates vying for open trustee seats prepare for May 17 election the Depository Trust and Clear Corporation. McDonough, who is running with Famiglietti, has Later this month, five candi- served in the Nassau County dates will vie for two seats on the Police Department for 17 years, North Bellmore School Board. and is currently a sergeant. Incumbent Famiglietti works Board of Educafor the New York tion President City Department Rosemarie Corof Sanitation and less and Vice as a coach for the President Jo-Ann Battling 1000 Erhard will face Seminoles baseopposition from The North Bellmore ball team. challengers Ahead of the Board of Education Christopher election, which elections will take place Nardo, Thomas will take place on on May 17, from 6 a.m. McDonough and May 17, the Herto 9 p.m., at Newbridge Rocco Famiglietald asked the canRoad School. The school ti. didates about is at 1601 Newbridge C o rl e s s h a s their goals and Road, North Bellmore, served the lonthe issues facing N.Y. 11710. gest of the the district. incumbents up for re-election, For more inforfirst serving on the board from mation on the candidates, go to 2006 to 2013, and again from 2018 liherald.com/bellmore. to the present. Erhard was elected in 2019. Stand-alone challenger Nardo is a new-business developer with Continued on page 3
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Award-winners once again Last week, the Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting specialty program, housed at Wellington C. Mepham High School, received several awards at the 2022 Broadcast Awards for Senior High. Story, more photos, page 2.
St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. Grace Flint By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Following an eight-monthlong stretch without a leader, St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomed the Rev. Grace Flint to its ministry on April 1. T he church’s previous leader, Brother Christopher McNabb, left last August to move to Washington state, where he works for the Diocese of Olympia doing resettlement work with immigrants.
Flint, who is originally from Kentucky, found her way to St. Francis by working with services that help place those looking for jobs with churches that have openings. She attended seminary in Berkley, Calif., and has never lived on Long Island, but told the Herald she had a number of ties to the area. “I have a lot of friends and connections,” she said. “My family is in central Pennsylvania, so I’ve never lived on Long Island
before, but it’s a bit of a homecoming in terms of renewing connections.” Before coming to St. Francis, Flint was the assistant rector at St. John the Evangelist Church in Chico, Calif. In 2018, she noted, Northern California was devastated by a series of wildfires, and the parish she worked with did significant relief work for people who were affected. Continued on page 5
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Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting, the Central High School District’s broadcasting specialty program housed at Wellington C. Mepham High School, took home four first place awards and one for third place at this year’s Broadcast Awards for Senior High (The BASH Awards). BMB was nominated for awards in six categories taking home first place for Best Community News Package, Best Anchor Team, Most Entertaining and Best Broadcast for the BMB Morning Announcements. Senior Emily Yucht, who produced three of BMB’s winning entries BmB senior emily Yucht who produced three of BMB’s and its third-place award winning entries and its third-place award for Best School for Best School News Pack- News Package. age, said the day was a testament to the hard work and dedication ing Announcements stars senior Ava Scheffler and Haley Hepworth won for of every member of the program. “We all work so well together, it’s a Best Anchor Team and the Morning family atmosphere where we pick each Announcements team under the direction other up and root each other on,” she of Yucht and Sean McQuillan won for explained. “On any given day there are Best Broadcast. Yucht’s exploration of always a dozen kids in the studio working school newspapers took home the third place prize for Best School News. together to create things.” BMB counselor Jaclyn Kratzer and Teacher Lisa Kalish said it was a new addition to the BMB team credited proud day for the students and staff alike. the energy that all the students bring to “It was great to see the parade of BMB the program. kids to the stage at Stony Brook accepting “They are all so engaged and into this their awards,” she added. “The kids have program,” she noted. “It’s nice to see their worked so hard all year and grown so passion and energy produce such quality much it is so fantastic to see them getting work.” the recognition they deserve.” This is BMB’s second time gaining The award winning submissions can national and regional recognition this be seen on the BMB YouTube channel, After winning the National Student year. https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Television’s Broadcast excellence award UC02KdyXGoyUouNNohkccdFQ and they include “Silver Linings” for community in February. The BASH Awards are a news, a story about the unintended bene- regional competition begun by Southold fits that the stay at home period brought, High School in 2017. a movie trailer produced by senior Luke —Jordan Vallone Melfa won for Most Entertaining. Morn-
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Why did you decide to run — or run again — for the Board of Education?
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Schools are traditionally considered the heart of any community, which is why I consider the role of a school board trustee to be very important. I have decided to run for re-election because I have always served as an advocate for children with every decision I make. I put the needs of children at the forefront.
I am running again because I wholeheartedly believe in the district's mission to inspire all students to be confident, passionate learners with the courage and skills to lead their lives with intregrity, while contributing to our global community with creativity and compassion.
I am a lifelong North Bellmore community member, and I attended the school district growing up. I am now raising a family of my own here because I know how amazing this community is.
I decided to run for the education board because it is time we start recognizing that our children should be our No. 1 priority. Parental and taxpayer involvement and communication will be the hallmark of my time on the board.
I have two daughters in the elementary school here, so I feel personally invested in not only their own success, but the success of the school and the community at large.
My education and life experience serving children makes me aware of their developmental, educational and social needs. This was even more important in the recent challenging times we had over the last two years. My years serving on the board has helped me to expand my leadership skills to address the needs of our students, parents, community, and our teams of professional faculty and staff.
What are the main goals and issues you wish to address if you are elected?
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It is my goal to continue to work the education board has been doing on longterm planning for our students' education, growth of programs to meet the needs of all learners, and expand our safety and security measures. I will continue to work with parents by listening to their needs, voices and suggestions. As a baord member, I will continue to advocate with local officials to obtain grants for our students' learning and social emotional programs. We will continue to expand on our educational activities for parents and staff so that we can better serve our students, keeping our mission statement in mind to guide all decisions.
I'd like to continue being part of such a fantastic collaborative team that strategically plans for the future, is always evolving, and making enhancements to programs. I'm proud to share in the hard work of a district that puts children first and differentiates learning to reach all students. I am a small — but important — member of a school community that truly strives forever upward.
To support the district in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities to the community while forging forward in all areas of instruction. Being mindful of taxpayers when making financial decisions while also acting in the best interest of the students. This is especially important when a district must work within the constraint of a tax cap while trying to maintain facilities, enhance educational programs, and fund special education programs where costs and needs are rising, and state aid is decreasing.
My daughter is graduating the Universal pre-K program, and will begin kindergartern this coming fall. I want to make sure she, along with the other children, have a great education and experience growing up, like I was able to have.
I have two children living in the district, and I will fight relentlessly for them and all North Bellmore children to make sure all of our resources are geared toward their success.
I have noticed a disconnection and division that has taken place over the past couple years. I feel there is no better time to further my commitment to this community than at the start of my daughter's educational career, and be the ears and voice this community has been looking for.
My main goal is to make sure the children are the No. 1 priority and always come first. Keep focus on making sure everyone gets what they need in order to become successful. I want the parents to feel and know they are being heard, their questions are acknowledged, and getting answered. I would like to rebuild the parental involvement and partnership while securing their rights and choices. I want to provide the trust and transparency, along with the open lines of communication, fiscal responsibility, and have a sensible budgeting approach.
Given that I've lived in the community for 14 years, and have volunteers on the North Bellmore Reopening Team during the Covid-19 pandemic, I felt this was a great opportunity to become even more involved in the community, and to shape the district for greater success in the future. I firmly believe we have a great school district, and should be proud of the hard work of the teachers and administrators. It is the job of the school board to raise standards, build a deeper level of trust, and provide greater transparency to the community, and I feel I can make a meaningful contribution to help accomplish this.
Children first, parental and taxpayer involvement, and fiscal responsibility.
There are a number of areas of concern that parents have raised already. The areas that stand out the most are: • Addressing the impact Covid-19 had on our children's educational needs, along with their social and emotional wellbeing. • Advocating for capital improvements both inside and outside the school, and building a stronger and more enriching curriculum that benefits all students. I will make these areas a priority if given the opportunity to serve on the board.
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KENNEDY’S CHRISTOPHER lUISI COMPETED in the 60th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
Christopher Luisi earns 3rd in national competition From April 20-23, senior Christopher Luisi of John F. Kennedy High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School went to Albuquerque, New Mexico to compete in the 60th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. JSHS is a tri-service – U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force − program that encourages high school students to conduct original research in the fields of science, technolo-
gy, engineering, and mathematics. Christopher Luisi presented his research, “The Effect of Dietary Restriction” and earned third place in Biomedical Sciences and $4,000. This is the first time that a student from Kennedy High School received this distinct honor.
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After eight months, new leader welcomed “By the time I arrived, Covid was in full swing,” she recounted. “So we were dealing with crises on multiple fronts. People were still trying to get into their houses and figure out their lives after loss, and also responding to Covid and constraints and, you know, all the changes to church life.” In the absence of a permanent leader at St. Francis, Sunday services had been led by the Rev. Willis Lingayo, according to Kristin Talbot, the church’s office and garden manager. Lingayo is referred to in the Episcopalian diocese as a “supply priest.” “We are forever grateful for him that he got us through such a strange time, between having no priest and also navigating the impacts of the pandemic,” Talbot said. Having served as a church leader at a time of such uncertainty, Flint said she was familiar with having to adhere to local and state guidance when it came to holding services in person or virtually. “We did meet in person when it was possible,” she said of the congregation in Chico. “It was a lot of flexibility, a lot of resourcefulness — imagination — and curiosity to what people need, and might respond to.” At St. Francis, masks are not mandatory, and services are held in person. During Holy Week, leading up to Easter, Flint said, the church did deal with a communi-
ty exposure to Covid-19. “You want to make people to feel welcome to do what is most comfortable for them,” Flint said, “but we learned of exposure in our community to Covid, and out of an abundance of caution and my desire to protect the parish, I put a mask on. And I asked everybody else to do so as well, and we did, the rest of Holy Week.” St. Francis had been under construction since early last year, undergoing an extensive restoration. Though the building has no cornerstone, the parish estimates it was built sometime between 1913 and 1919, making it over 100 years old. The first service Flint held, she said, was on April 3 in the church hall, a separate building, which was being used as a temporary meeting place. The following weekend, on April 10, parishioners processed from the hall to the church, and celebrated their first service together in the new space. “I feel, you know — and I’m going to keep saying this — I am so privileged to be here,” Flint said. “It is such an honor to be able to be with these people at this time, in this space, and hit the ground running.” Speaking about St. Francis’s community garden, which is known around Bellmore and Merrick as an interfaith gathering place for volunteering, Flint said she was excited to come to a church where community outreach is already part of its values. And Talbot said the garden volun-
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Herald wins 17 state newspaper awards STAFF REPORT It was a big showing for Herald Community Newspapers at the New York Press Association spring conference last weekend in Saratoga Springs, with the group from Richner Communications winning 17 state awards, including top honors for in-depth reporting, column writing and spot news. The team of Nakeem Grant, Scott Brinton, Peter Belfiore, Sue Grieco and Jim Bernstein won the Thomas G. Butson Award for the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald following an April 2021 shooting at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop that killed one person, and injured two others. “Incredible local coverage of a local trauma,” judges from the Nebraska Press Association shared. “The spectrum of pieces — hard Courtesy of New York Press Association news, editorial, column, etc. — to HERAld COmmuniTy nEwSPAPERS was well-represented at the New York Press Association’s spring conference in Saratoga Springs last widen the context and learning weekend, where the group won a total of 28 state awards. From left, reporters Will Sheeline and Tom Carrozza; senior reporter Mallory Wilson; from this event and its impact on publisher emeritus Cliff Richner; senior editor Laura Lane; senior reporter Karina Kovac; sales/marketing associate Jessica Kleiman; digital the community was exemplary.” The team also earned top honors sales manager Lori Berger; sales vice president Rhonda Glickman; executive editor Michael Hinman; senior reporter Jordan Vallone; Riverdale for spot news for their coverage of Press editor Gary Larkin; and deputy editor Jeffrey Bessen. the shooting, that ultimately led to Community Newspapers. “I am so proud murder charges for Gabriel DeWitt to be a part of this team.” Wilson, who reportedly worked as a cart Other runner-up wins included: collector at the supermarket. Senior editor Laura Lane finished as a ■ Coverage of religion for Andrew Garrunner-up in the in-depth news category cia and Jordan Vallone for the Merrick as well for her coverage of speed enforceHerald with stories described by judges as ment on the roads around schools for the “very strongly worded and political” filled East Meadow Herald. with “lots of good quotes.” “Really solid reporting on a local issue that may not have seemed particularly ■ Best obituaries for Jeffrey Bessen, prinewsworthy, but after research, was demmarily on his remembrance of Jim Steinonstrated to be a looming safety issue that man. “The lede made me want to keep — unchecked — could have had tragic reading,” according to one judge. “The consequences,” the judges said. “And Ms. more I read, the more I wanted to read.” Lane’s reporting had an actual impact, ■ Best editorials for Brinton in the Merwith changes to speed zone and enforcerick Herald, praised for putting “faces” on ment.” editorials. “Each editorial led off with a That coverage also earned Lane a runnarrative lead paragraph about someone ner-up spot for community leadership affected, which helped readers relate to behind a team of reporters from The Postthe issue.” Standard in Syracuse. Brinton also won first place for his column writing that would appear on the Herald opinion pages. “I am immensely proud of our team for once again being recognized for the tremendous work they do serving our communities week in and week out,” said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “Never has local journalism been more important than during the past two years. Throughout the entire pandemic, our team of essential workers has been in the communities telling the stories of our neighbors., businesses and institutions. “Our company is proudly familyowned, which allows us to impartially report the facts. From critical health information and school updates, to celebrations of life’s milestones and more, we’ve got you covered.” Former photo editor Christina Daly was a runner-up for the state’s Photographer of the Year behind Erica Miller from The Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Judges commended her on a “nice collection of
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FORmER HERAld STAFF photographer Christina Daly was honored as a runner-up for Photographer of the Year by the New York Press Association for photos like this one, which originally appeared on the cover of Living in Franklin Square/Elmont. excellent work” where Daly “caught more than the action” with her photographs. Former reporters Kate Nalepinski, Brian Stieglitz and Stephanie Banat were recognized for their education coverage inside the pages of the Wantagh Herald. Judges praised them for the “balance of hard news and features related to the schools, keeping people informed on mask and vaccine protocols, while also showcasing new programs and providing that human interest piece that is so vital.” Photographer Brian Ballweg was awarded runner-up status for his sports action photos that appeared in the Lyn-
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The Heralds also received honorable mentions for a news story from Andrew Garcia, and for best special section-advertising for Negrin’s graduation issue that appeared in the Rockville Centre Herald. The Riverdale Press in the Bronx earned 11 awards, including top honors for general excellence, overall design, editorial page and newsprint special sections. That paper was led up until earlier this year by Michael Hinman, who is now executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Overall, the publications from Herald Community Newspapers won 28 state awards, allowing it to finish in the top three newspaper groups and chains in New York. In all, more than 130 newspapers participated in this year’s competition, submitting 2,481 entries in 67 categories.
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community update these challenging times. Adults age 35 and up will discuss relationships, love and all topics of the heart. Participation encouraged. When you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series (January June) Space in-person is limited. The Zoom meeting invitation will be sent out on the day of the program. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. This will remain in effect as long as Nassau Cty is considered a low transmission area. Social distancing of 6 feet is still recommended.
Thursday, May 5 Weekly Mahjong and Cards The Juliets are back playing Mahjong and Cards at Congregation Beth Tivkah, 3170 Woodbine Avenue, Wantagh, starting May 5, and every thursday from 11:30 to 4. For more information contact the office at (516) 785-2445 or email mahjongCBT@yahoo.com. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is needed for newcomers, but masks are optional. A contribution of $5 per person is required.
Friday, May 6 Open Classic Game Day at the Bellmore Memorial Library Bring your own games and fellow players to the Bellmore Memorial Library! The Meeting Room is open on Fridays for adults & seniors to play classic games like mahjong, bridge, canasta, chess, and more! From 1:00pm - 4:00pm, card tables will be set up. Space is limited. No registration required.
Monday, May 9 Moon Party at the North Bellmore Public Library Celebrate our beloved beaming friend! at the NBPL. Tom Lynch from the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (a Nassau County based astronomy club) enlightens us on the Moon, its surface features, phases and manned landings followed by outside viewing of the Moon through Tom’s dobsonian reflector telescope. All ages are welcome! Moon-themed refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, May 10 Hybrid Baking Class: Cookie Pie at the Bellmore Memorial Library Half chocolate chip cookie. Half pie. All delicious! Treat yourself with this sweet
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Saw Mill students strive for a healthy planet Although Earth Day fell during spring break this year, the student council at Saw Mill Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District still wanted to do something good for their planet. On April 28, fifth and sixth grade student leaders did some weeding in the garden in front of the school. Joined by Assistant Principal Daniel Madden, they spent some time removing weeds to help provide healthier soil, as well as more water and nutrients, for other plants in the garden such as tulips.
and salty dessert with the Bellmore Memorial Library. The recipe is provided to all registrants to join us on Zoom and cook along with the instructor or join us in-person starting at 6:30pm. Register online at www.bellmorelibrary. org/calendar/.
Wednesday, May 11 Sleep Disorder Seminar with Dr. Matthew Reifler at the Merrick Library Visit the Merrick Library for an AARP Foundation Tax Preperation appointment. Appointments available every hour between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. All
taxpayers MUST BE PRESENT for review of return and signatures. Please bring your Social Security Card, NYS Driver’s License or picture ID, prior year income tax returns. A complete list of what is needed is available at the Reference Desk along with a form that needs to be filled out prior to your appointment. Registration begins for all on January 26. Please be aware that space is limited, you may only register for yourself, unless you are filing jointly. Registration is in-person or by phone. Please call 516-377-6112 x. 390.
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The Juliets are back playing Mahjong and Cards at Congregation Beth Tivkah, 3170 Woodbine Avenue, Wantagh, every thursday from 11:30 to 4. For more information contact the office at (516) 785-2445 or email mahjongCBT@yahoo.com. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is needed for newcomers, but masks are optional. A contribution of $5 per person is required.
Hybrid New Beginnings with Marla Matthews Join Marla Matthews in person or on Zoom as she presents hopeful, exciting and compassionate life solutions in
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8. The SMCCA is hosting their second part of the Spring Cleanup next month. Registration for Nassau County Summer Camps is now open. School board elections will take place next month, on May 17. The Hempstead Works Career Center is offering summer youth employment opportunities.
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.
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vide health and energy benefits, but they literally keep us alive, providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.” “Supporting the environment is an important way of improving life in the communities we serve,” said Peggy Keane, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “We are thrilled to show our spirit of community service by planting trees in Eisenhower Park and West Sayville, honoring a 150-year-old American tradition and ensuring nature continues to inspire for generations to come. As Long Island’s own Walt Whitman so eloquently wrote, ‘The solid forests give fluid utterances, they do as well as most speaking, writing, poetry, sermons — or rather they do a great deal better.’” “On Long Island we tend to lose trees after a particularly devastating storm, on top of the normal occurrences of tree disease and age,” Legislator Tom McKevitt said, whose district includes Eisenhower Park. “Making sure we replace these trees with new ones helps preserve the character of the County, and further helps the environment. I am very happy to partner with PSEG this Arbor Day with this important project.” The first Arbor Day in the United States was observed in Nebraska in 1872 as a tree-planting celebration.
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On Friday, members of the Nassau County Legislature planted trees at Eisenhower Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
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The Nassau County Legislative Majority joined with PSEG Long Island to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day with a beautification project in Eisenhower Park last Friday. Legislators along with PSEG Long Island employee ambassadors, planted trees around the Parking Field 2 area of the park to beautify Nassau County and replace trees that were lost in recent storms. The trees were shade trees native to Long Island and the East Coast, including swamp white oak, red maple, blackgum and eastern white pine. In addition to the planting, PSEG Long Island, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and the PSEG Foundation, also gave away energy saving trees to residents who attended the event to learn about energy efficiency and financial assistance programs available. The employee ambassadors also discussed with residents where to plant trees, so they do not interfere with power lines and other tips to reduce heating and cooling costs and provide wind and shade protections. “In Nassau County, we are known for the prevalence of trees, and we take pride in maintaining our suburban quality of life, and the environmental benefits these trees provide,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “Thank you, PSEG Long Island, for helping us plant new trees in Eisenhower Park. Not only do they pro-
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County officials celebrate Arbor Day
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Islanders cap first season at UBS Arena Following incredible back-to-back appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Islanders and their fans will have to wait until next season to experience the Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena. The Islanders concluded their inaugural campaign at UBS last Friday evening with a 6-4 loss to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Isles finished 37-34-10, including a 20-16-5 mark at home following a difficult 0-5-2 start in the state-of-the-art venue. After an unprecedented 13-game road trip to open the season, the Islanders played their first game at UBS Arena on Nov. 20 against the Calgary Flames and fell short, 5-2. Next season marks the Islanders’ 50th anniversary as an NHL franchise. Limited season ticket memberships are available. For information, call (888) 694-7537, or email memberships@newyorkislanders. com. —Tony Bellissimo
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The Islanders wenT 20-16-5 in their inaugural season at UBS Arena in Elmont.
MekhI walTers, of Elmont, above, worked the UBS Arena main entrance and handed out Islanders bucket hats to fans on April 28. CharlIe MCanulla of Bellmore, above, showed off his Islanders art as he entered UBS Arena April 28. The walls ThroughouT the second-level rotunda at UBS Arena honor famous Long Islanders like ‘Dr. J.’ Julius Erving. aT lefT,, MaTT Martin of the Islanders, right, tangled with Washington’s Anthony Mantha April 28.
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Long Beach Sophomore Flag Football/Soccer coMInG oFF A second straight Honorable Mention All-County soccer season that saw her lead Long Beach’s midfield and give the competition fits, Roberts is tearing up Nassau County’s newest sport. She’s a standout linebacker and running back for the Marines’ flag football team and never comes off the field, coach Lori DeVivio said. Roberts totaled 18 tackles in the first two games and also rushed for over 100 yards.
GAMES To wATch Thursday, May 5
Baseball: V.S. North at Lynbrook ...........................4:30 p.m. Baseball: East Meadow at Baldwin .......................4:45 p.m. Baseball: Carey at Sewanhaka .............................4:45 p.m. Softball: Long Beach at Seaford ...........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Plainedge at Wantagh ...................4:45 p.m. Softball: Hewlett at Elmont......................................... 5 p.m. Baseball: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway ................5:15 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Boys Lacrosse: Mepham at Baldwin .....................4:30 p.m. Baseball: Wantagh at Clarke .................................4:45 p.m. Softball: Sewanhaka at Lynbrook..........................4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Calhoun ..........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at Long Beach .........4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at East Meadow ............... 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: West Hempstead at Lawrence ........... 5 p.m. Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central .............................. 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Roslyn at Long Beach ........................ 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Kennedy ................................... 1 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Lynbrook ........................... 3 p.m.
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SEnIoR LAUREn DEMARco has been a fixture in the circle for the Colts and has 76 strikeouts in 52 innings with a 2.03 ERA. on-base percentage, shortstop Gia Pisicchio also has flashed a fair bit of leather, while center fielder Gianna Lucchi (.417 BA, .500 OBP) has been a revelation up from junior varsity. “In eight years coaching here, I’ve never seen a glove like Gia’s” Pisano said. “Fielding is an art with her. Gianna Lucchi is our biggest surprise, going straight from JV to a standout on varsity.” Gabriella Facciponti (.391, .442) – an Honorable Mention All-County honoree – leads Calhoun with 13 stolen bases, including a steal of home in a 7-6 win at Seaford April 28, while infielders Isabella Pagano (.360, .484) and Johanna Esposito
(.336, .442) have shown not only consistency but timeliness at the plate, along with All-Conference designated hitter Rebecca Collins – the Colts’ No. 2 righty (2 saves) – who has twice delivered the go-ahead hit in comeback wins. “Sometimes a team develops in ways you don’t expect,” said Pisano, whose team faces league-leaders Plainedge and Hicksville once apiece in its final four games. “This year we hit adversity and became more resilient. It forces you to get stronger. This is a team that believes in its ability to succeed.” Added Pisano: “I can tell you, we’re really looking forward to playing Plainedge again, this time at home.”
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Calhoun softball coach Michael Pisano can pinpoint the instant his young Colts squad grew up. An April 8 game at league-rival Plainedge had slipped away when late defensive lapses cost the Colts the thin lead that senior ace Lauren DeMarco had nursed – resulting in 3-2 walk-off loss to the Nassau Conference 2-leading Red Devils. And a much-needed moment of reflection for Calhoun. “The loss against Plainedge made us refocus on who we are as a team,” said Pisano, whose club boasts seven starting sophomores. “We talked about what we needed to do, to be better in the field, be more precise in all aspects of the game, to practice better. We talked about how we could win.” Dispensing with talk, Calhoun – ever since – has been walking the walk, going 5-1 from April 12 to sit a half-game out of second place at 6-4 in Conference 2 (7-6 overall) behind league leaders Plainedge (7-2) and Hicksville (6-3). “Without that speed bump, I don’t think we’d have found the success we’ve recently had,” Pisano said. Coming off an All-Conference junior campaign that saw her toss two no-hitters, including a perfect game against league foe Kennedy, DeMarco – a Wilkes University (PA) commit – hardly broke stride returning to the circle this season. In 52 innings the righthander has 76 strikeouts and an earned run average of 2.03, continuing a fruitful partnership with favored pitch-caller Gabriella Razza, an All-Conference senior catcher. “Gabby and Lauren work together throughout the game as they are on the same wavelength,” Pisano said. “This chemistry has ultimately led to our success as a team.” Apart from contributions by its allsenior battery, Calhoun can chalk up this season’s successes to a troupe of tenthgraders who’ve gamely undergone an accelerated maturation. Leading the Colts with a .467 batting average and .581
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THE OLd OrcHard House was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., which he built at Sagamore Hill in 1938.
Sagamore Hill ready to finally reopen Museum was renovated during coronavirus pandemic-fueled closure By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, local residents, visitors, academics and Roosevelt enthusiasts have been deprived of full access to Sagamore Hill National Historical Site. Next month, the museum and park will fully reopen the second floor of the Theodore Roosevelt House and the Old Orchard House. Deemed a national historic site in 1962, Sagamore Hill has been closed only a handful of times. From 2011 to 2015 it was closed for a complete restoration of the house, and there have been a handful of government shutdowns over the last several decades — most recently in 2018 and 2019, when disagreements between President Donald Trump and Congress over immigration policy and construction of the border forced national parks around the country to close their doors. As the pandemic has eased, Sagamore Hill has gradually reopened, while abiding by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and government health guidelines. According to Jonathan Parker, the Oyster Bay park’s superintendent, ensuring the safety of guests and employees has always been a priority. “As a federal facility, we follow a couple of different parameters that guide our operations, such as the Safer Federal Wo rk f o r c e Ta s k Fo r c e, ” P a rke r explained. “Although our passion is to bring people into the park, our priority is public health and safety.” After the initial shutdown in March 2020, Sagamore Hill’s park and beach were reopened to the public that June. Then, last July, the Theodore Roosevelt House reopened for short guided tours on the first floor. Next Thursday, the house will reopen
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SagamOrE HILL OccupIES 83 acres, and during Roosevelt’s lifetime it was known as the Summer White House. its second floor. Visitors will be able to view the bedrooms, studies, bath chambers and servants’ quarters where the president and his family lived. Then, on May 28, the Old Orchard House, where the Theodore Roosevelt Museum is housed, will begin welcoming visitors again. The building was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Teddy’s oldest son. The museum chronicles Roosevelt’s life and career, and his rise to the presidency. Bill Bleyer, the author of “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House,” said he was excited about the reopening. There are numerous
scholarly artifacts and documents in the museum that he and other writers will soon have access to again, he said. “They don’t just have the Sagamore Hill archives here, they have all of his letters from his childhood home as well — critical documents,” Bleyer said. “So, for researchers like myself, this has been a long two-year wait.” Although the park has not been fully accessible to visitors, Parker said it has not been idle. The delay in reopening is partially attributable to renovations and repairs in the historic buildings. “There’s a lot that goes on here behind the scenes that people don’t know about,”
Parker said. “We’ve done archaeological digs, renovations, worked on our guide experience. We can’t wait to welcome local, national and international tourists back to Sagamore Hill.” The old visitor center, which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Eve in 2018, has been demolished. The park will welcome visitors to a new visitor center in the Old Orchard House when it opens Memorial Day Weekend. Plans are also in the works for a major renovation of Sagamore Hill’s porch and foundations, but that not affect tours inside the house. Jay Perrell, treasurer of the Friends of Sagamore Hill, stressed how important the full reopening is for the local community and Roosevelt fans everywhere. “We look forward to the total site being open in the near future,” Perrell said. “It’ll be great for the community, since it’ll bring visitors from around the country, and really from around the world.” According to data from the National Park Service, Sagamore Hill had roughly 105,000 visitors in 2020. By the service’s calculation, they contributed roughly $6.3 million to the local economy. And that data was collected the first year of the pandemic, indicating the impact Sagamore Hill has even when hobbled by an international health crisis. Harriet Clark, executive director of Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall Museum, who enjoys walking around the Sagamore Hill park, stressed the importance of the historical site’s reopening for the community. “I’m just delighted that we’ll be able to enjoy the museum again,” she said. “The rising tide lifts all ships: Frequently, people who come to Sagamore Hill come to us at Raynham Hall as well. History lovers are drawn to our historic village.”
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family and friends and knitted thousands of hats over the years for military veterans across the country. Fredericks was active and enjoyed life to its fullest with her energy, athleticism, enthusiasm and positive nature – a daily piece of sunshine. She was a true “lady” in every sense of the word – a joy to be around, with a sweet, soft voice, elegant and graceful – just a pure pleasure. She made a difference in many lives she touched. Her advice to others: make the most of each day, accept people for who they are, always see the glass as half full, and there’s always something to learn and appreciate each day. She had a vibrant life filled with love and friendship. We will take some solace knowing that there will be a brighter star in the sky and maybe, just maybe, we’ll hear her laughter from above. She is survived by her son Gary Fredricks, Palm Springs, California, daughter Donna Jordan and son-in-law Ray Jordan of Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, grandson Brian Jordan of Santa Barbara, California, niece Jerilyn Woodhouse of Orient, New York, and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. —Jordan Vallone
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Elinor Mildred Fredricks died peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 26, 2022 in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii. She was less than one month shy of turning 103-years-old. Born on March 20, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, Fredericks spent most of her life living on Long Island. She and her late husband, Harold, bought a home in a close-knit neighborhood in Merrick where they raised their two children, Gary and Donna. Fredericks earned a degree in home economics from New York University in 1941 and went on to teach the subject at a school in Tarrytown, New York. At the height of World War II, as part of the war effort, she supervised the production of aviation parts at a Long Island defense plant. She later worked in the bridal department of the since-closed Abraham & Straus Department Store where she designed and sold dresses for nearly three decades until her retirement. At the age of 94, Fredericks joined her daughter, Donna, and son-in-law, Ray, in Santa Barbara, California. Six years later all three moved to Maui where Donna and Ray cared for her. Fredericks enjoyed reading on the family’s lanai overlooking the ocean and the island of Lanai, watching the whales when in season, playing Rummikub and enjoying a glass of white wine at 5 p.m. every evening. She loved to knit for
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NORTH BELLMORE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK De acuerdo con la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación, el 9 de mayo de 2022, a las 7:30 p. m. en el edificio administrativo en Martin Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para debatir el presupuesto del distrito escolar propuesto para 2022/2023, y otros asuntos que puedan presentarse en la reunión. Cualquier residente del distrito escolar que lo solicite podrá obtener una copia del monto que se requerirá para el año escolar 2022/2023 para fines escolares a partir del 3 de mayo de 2022 durante las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m., excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados. POR LA PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la votación anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar North Bellmore Union Free se llevará a cabo en Newbridge Road School, North Bellmore, el martes 17 de mayo de 2022 para el siguiente propósito: A. Votar sobre el presupuesto escolar anual para el año escolar 2022-2023 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito Escolar North Bellmore para tales propósitos. B. La elección de dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación. C. Votar sobre la siguiente propuesta: SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación, en virtud de la sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, a establecer un fondo de reserva de capitales, conocido como el programa “Facilities Improvement Program 2022” (“Programa de Mejora de las Instalaciones 2022”) con el fin de realizar las siguientes mejoras de capital: reemplazos de techos en todo el distrito, reemplazos de pavimento en todo el distrito, mejoras eléctricas en todo el distrito y acceso a la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todo el distrito o renovaciones de baños en todo el distrito, todo lo anterior para incluir toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con ello. El monto máximo del fondo de reserva de capitales antes indicado será de $10,000,000, más rentas de inversión. El plazo estimado es de diez (10) años; estos fondos se transferirán del dinero excedente, si corresponde, que haya quedado en los fondos generales, lo que incluye una suma que no supere los $1,500,000
perteneciente al presupuesto 2021-2022 y, a partir de allí, un monto anual de menos de $3,500,000 por cada año restante del plazo estimado. D. Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que se pueda presentar oportunamente en la reunión. La votación será mediante boleta electoral en máquinas de votación y las urnas estarán habilitadas para votar de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. y durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir su voto. La votación se realizará en el gimnasio de Newbridge Road School. Las copias del presupuesto propuesto para 2022/2023 estarán disponibles, previa solicitud, en cada una de las oficinas de las sedes escolares del distrito J. G. Dinkelmeyer School, Newbridge Road School, Park Avenue School, Saw Mill Road School y Martin Avenue School entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. cada día que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado durante los catorce (14) días anteriores a la votación anual, y en el sitio web de la escuela. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre los Bienes Inmuebles, un informe de exención en el que se detallen las exenciones del impuesto sobre los bienes inmuebles estará disponible y se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provisional, preliminar o definitivo. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación será de la siguiente manera: Dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación; ambos por períodos completos de tres (3) años, comenzando el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizando el 30 de junio de 2025. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de nominación de candidatos para la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. a más tardar el 18 de abril de 2022 a las 5:00 p. m. Cada solicitud debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y debe ser firmada por no menos de veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito escolar para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular
ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, en la votación anual, los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias BellmoreMerrick votarán para los siguientes propósitos: A. Votar sobre el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias Bellmore-Merrick para el año 2022-2023 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias Bellmore-Merrick para tales propósitos. B. Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que pueda presentarse oportunamente a los votantes. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA, además, que conforme a la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere que los votantes se registren personalmente, y aquellas personas cuyos nombres no aparezcan en el registro del distrito no podrán votar en la reunión del distrito. El registro de votantes para el Distrito continuará hasta el jueves 12 de mayo de 2022 inclusive, desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 3:00 p. m. (hora en vigor), en todos los días del año escolar, en la oficina del distrito escolar, en J. G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School, Newbridge Road Elementary School, Park Avenue Elementary School y Saw Mill Road Elementary School, con el fin de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados del distrito para dicha Junta de Distrito, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre y cuando se sepa o se demuestre que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en dicha Junta de Distrito para la que se prepara dicho registro. Inmediatamente después de su finalización, el registro se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, y estará disponible para su inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. (hora en vigor) en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la Junta de Distrito para la que se preparó, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación 2018, las solicitudes de votos por ausencia pueden solicitarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito.
La secretaria del Distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la elección. Además, la secretaria del Distrito debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a su representante designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar por correo una boleta electoral por ausencia, la Secretaria del Distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. Los votos por ausencia no serán escrutados, a menos que se hayan recibido en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. (hora en vigor) del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido votos por ausencia estará disponible en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 2616 Martin Avenue, North Bellmore, Nueva York, a partir de la emisión del primer voto por ausencia y durante el horario normal de trabajo en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. (hora en vigor), excepto el domingo y el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. Dicha lista también estará disponible en el centro de votación el día de la votación. Los votos por ausencia no se escrutarán, a menos que se hayan recibido en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar North Bellmore Union Free a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. (hora en vigor) del día de la Reunión Anual del Distrito. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una persona tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión anual y en la elección si es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, tiene 18 años, es residente del distrito durante un período de 30 días antes de la elección en la que se ofrece para votar y está registrada para votar en dicha elección. Una persona se registrará para votar si se ha registrado de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau o en la Junta de Registro del distrito escolar. Solo las personas registradas tendrán derecho a votar. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante el horario de votación del 17 de mayo de 2022 en el centro de votación del distrito escolar con el fin de preparar un registro para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se celebren después del
17 de mayo de 2022. Dicho registro incluirá (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito escolar que se presenten personalmente para registrarse; y (2) a todos los votantes calificados registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Las boletas electorales militares no serán escrutadas, a menos que (1) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes del cierre de las urnas el día de la elección y muestren una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otro organismo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o bien (2) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Laurice Gunnels Secretaria del Distrito Esta información se distribuye en español, de conformidad con la Ley de Derecho al Voto de 1965. 130256
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, ELECTION, AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTH BELLMORE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
Pursuant to Section 1716 of Education Law a Public Hearing for discussion of the proposed 2022/23 School District Budget, and such other business as may come before the meeting, will be held on May 09, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building on Martin Avenue, Bellmore, New York. A copy of the state of the amount of monies which will be required for the 2022/23 school year for school purposes may be obtained, upon request, by any school district resident commencing May 3, 2022 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. except for Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Vote of the qualified voters of the North Bellmore Union Free School District will be held at the Newbridge Road School, North Bellmore, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for the following purpose: A. To vote upon the Annual School Budget for the school year 2022-2023 and to authorize levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the North Bellmore School District for such purposes. B. The election of two (2) members of the Board of Education. C. To vote upon the following proposition: SHALL the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Facilities Improvement Program 2022” for the purpose of performing the following capital improvements: district-wide ceiling replacements, districtwide pavement replacements, district wide electrical upgrades and district wide interior ADA accessibility or district wide bathroom renovations, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental cost related thereto. The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $10,000,000, plus investment income. The probable term is to be ten (10) years; the funds are to be transferred from surplus monies, if any, remaining in the general fund including a sum not to exceed $1,500,000 from the 2021-2022 budget and thereafter in an annual amount of not more than $3,500,000 for each remaining year of the probable term. D. To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. Voting will be by ballot on voting machines and the polls will remain open for voting from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and as
much longer as may be necessary for all voters then present to cast their votes. Voting will be in the gymnasium of the Newbridge Road School. Copies of the proposed 2022/23 budget will be available upon request at each of the offices of the school houses in the district, J. G. Dinkelmeyer School, Newbridge Road School, Park Avenue School, Saw Mill Road School and Martin Avenue School between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen (14) days preceding the Annual Vote, and on the school’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election of members of the Board of Education will be as follows: Two (2) members of the Board of Education; both for full terms of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2025. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that nominating petitions for candidates for the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. not later than April 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Each petition shall state the name and residence of each signor, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and must be signed by not less than twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the school district for election of members of the Board of Education. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Annual Vote, qualified voters of the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District shall vote for the following purposes: A. To vote upon the annual budget of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for the year 2022-2023 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District for such purposes. B. To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the voters. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to
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the issuance of the first absentee ballot and during regular business hours on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time), except Sunday and on Saturday, May 14, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 11:00 o’clock A.M. Such list will also be available at the polling place on the date of the vote. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the office of the District Clerk of the North Bellmore Union Free School District not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of Annual District Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual meeting and election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the District for a period of thirty days next preceding the election he offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the Board of Registration of the school district. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting on May 17, 2022 at the polling place of the school district for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 17, 2022. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the school district who shall present themselves personally for registration; and (2) all qualified voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in
the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Laurice Gunnels District Clerk This information is provided in Spanish in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 130254
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE`S FINANCIAL REALTY MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, V. JILL BRANDT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 15, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE`S FINANCIAL REALTY MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 is the Plaintiff and JILL BRANDT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 18, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2250 LEGION STREET, BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 63, Block 200, Lot 164: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND
BEING AT BELLMORE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003765/2016. Ralph J. Madalena, 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. 130697
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders Park Place Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2004-WCW1, Plaintiff AGAINST Jeanne L. Yandolino, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 3, 2018, 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 June 8, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3058 Susan Road, Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bellmore in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 63, BLOCK: 312, LOT: 3. Approximate amount of judgment $907,810.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003312/2012. The aforemen tioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Irene V. Villacci, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-026095-F01 71214 131037 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
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LegisLator BiLL gayLor with Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, Legislator Laura Schaefer, Legislator Steve Rhoads, Barbi Frank, teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, Shannon Su, Runner up, John F. Kennedy High School, Christopher Luisi, Finalist, John F. Kennedy High School, Desiree Rigaud, Finalist, John F. Kennedy High School, Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Legislator Arnold Drucker and Legislator Debra Mulé.
County Legislature honors Regeneron finalists This week, the Nassau County Legislature honored Nassau County’s Regeneron finalists. 5 Nassau County high school seniors were among the 40 finalists chosen in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 competition, and many more were among the runner ups. The finalists were chosen based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. The pool of entrants was over 1,800 highly qualified students, all of whom completed an original research project and extensive application process.
“This award not only reflects upon these great students, who accomplished this prestigious feat, but also the quality education provided by our schools and teachers,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “These students have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to STEM innovation through their projects which ranged from eye cancer, DNA-protein interactions, voting habits, dietary restrictions effect on life span, and COVID-19-induced stress. Congratulations to all the finalists and runners up.”
NassaU CoUNty FiNaLists: ethan Chiu Syosset High School Project title: “Developing a self-formed
ectodermal autonomous multi-zone organoid model using human stem cells to examine the effect of doxycycline treatment on uveal melanoma”
rohan ghotra Syosset High School Project title: “Uncovering Motif Inter-
actions from Convolutional Attention Networks for Regulatory Genomics”
Desiree rigaud John F. Kennedy High School Project title: “COVID-19 Induced Eco-
nomic Stress: The Effect on Marital Functioning and Methods of Alleviating Financial Stress”
Christopher Luisi John F. Kennedy High School Project title: “How Dietary Restriction
Affects the Athleticism, Metabolic Rate, and Lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster”
Hailee youn Roslyn High School Project title: ‘Why We Vote: How Positive Descriptive Norms and Holding a Minority Political Viewpoint Increase Citizens’ Intention and Responsibility to Vote”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 33-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held April 26, 2022,
by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2022, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.
Dated: April 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Hempstead, New York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 131098
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Education Law §2014 personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the District Meeting whose name does not appear on the register of the District. Voter registration for the District will be ongoing through and including Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), on all school days of the school year, at the District Office, J. G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School, Newbridge Road Elementary School, Park Avenue Elementary School and Saw Mill Road Elementary School, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District for said District Meeting, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known or proven to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said District Meeting for which such register is prepared. Immediately upon its completion, the register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on each of the five (5) days prior to the District Meeting for which it was prepared, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 14, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 11:00 o’clock A.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law 2018a applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. No absentee voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk, 2616 Martin Avenue, North Bellmore, New York, commencing with
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Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com SKILLS TO SELL- NOW! Sound, Sales, All Performance, Artistic, Modeling,, Announcement, Auctioneer, Security, 516-778-0807. YouTube Sheila Rettaliata TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: FT/PT. Days, Evenings, Weekends. Experienced Only Apply. Call Kay or Mike 718-291-2992
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1665 Warwick Rd, Open House 5/8, 12-1:30, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 3/4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Beautiful Tree Lined St in SD#20 (Lynbrook). Updated Gran/Wood EIK, LR/Fpl, FDR & Spacious Family Rm. 2nd Flr Has Primary BR w/ Bath, WIC, BR, Bth & Office/Bedroom. Fin Bsmt. Resortlike Yard with In Ground Pool, Paved Patio & Deck. 2 Car Att Gar ...........$995,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Renovated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout. Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry Rm. Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet. Terrace Faces into Courtyard. Garage Parking Incl ...........................................................$850,000 156 E Rockaway Rd, BA, Rental of a Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bth Apt with Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Use of Patio & Outdoor Space ....................$3,200
EaST ROCKaWay 44 West Blvd, BA, NEW! Adorable & Affordable Renovated 2 Bedroom Ranch in Bay Park. New Kitchen & Bth, Roof, Siding, Heating System, Electrical System, Paved Driveway. Updtd Plumbing. Close to Parks, Beaches & Trans. SD#19. Just Move In!............................................................$349,000
ROCKVILLE CENTRE 71 Windham Rd, BA, NEW TO MARKET! Immaculate 5 BR, 2.5 Bth Farm Ranch in New Canterbury Area. Over 3200 Sq Ft of Living Space with Great Flow for Entertaining. Main Floor Master Ste w/ Updtd Bth. Full Bsmt with Hi Ceiling. 2 Car Gar. Landscaped Yard. New Heating System, CAC, HW Flrs, Anderson Windows.......................................................................... $1,250,000 299 Princeton Rd, BA, Move Right Into This 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Lovely Street. LR w/ Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & Updated Gran/Wood EIK. Master Ste Has Updtd Bth. Walk Up Attic with Cedar Closet. Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Det Gar. Rockville Centre SD .........................................................REDUCED! $825,000
WOOdMERE 238 Mosher Ave, BA, 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Endless Possibilities! Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14......$799,000 16 Prospect Ave, BA, 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15 (Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR, Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar ...........................................................................REDUCED $1,499,000
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18 Baylis Place Lynbrook, NY 11563
CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978
Beautiful tudor in Lynbrook with Lynbrook Schools. First floor has large living room with fireplace, outstanding windows, molding & hardwood floors. Formal dining room with hardwood floors. New full bathroom, 2 bedrooms 1 of which can be the master if needed. Access to exterior from one of these rooms. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms & a full bathroom. Nice sized property with patio. Garage is brand new. Close to schools & LIRR for a 35-minute commute to Penn Station. House has a nice flow with great location.
Professional Space/Rent EAST MEADOW: 1975 Hempstead Tpke. Suite 404. Private Office Part Time In Five Office Suite. Fully Furnished. All Amenities Included. 1-3 Days/ Week. Negotiable. 516-785-5913
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Licensed RE Salesperson M: 516.398.5055 | O: 516.703.3378 karen.elefante@compass.com 100 Merrick Road, 430W Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Karen Elefante is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.
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Open Houses EAST ROCKAWAY 44 West Blvd, OPEN HOUSE BY APPT, NEW!, Adorable & Affordable Renovated 2 Bedroom Ranch in Bay Park. New Kitchen & Bth,Roof, Siding, Heating System,Electrical System, Pavered Driveway. Updtd Plumbing. Close to Parks, Beaches & Trans. SD#19. Just Move In!...$349,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT 1665 WARWICK Rd, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 3/4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Beautiful Tree Lined St in SD#20 (Lynbrook). Updated Gran/Wood EIK, LR/Fpl,FDR & Spacious Family Rm. 2nd Flr Has Primary BR w/ Bath & WIC, BR,BR,Bth & Office/Bedroom. Fin Bsmt. Resortlike Yard with In Ground Pool, Pave r e d Pa t i o & D e ck . 2 C a r A t t Gar...$995,000 onnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429
ROCKVILLE CENTRE 71 Windham Rd, OPEN HOUSE By Appt, NEW TO MARKET! Immaculate 5 BR, 2.5 Bth Farm Ranch in New Canterbury Area. Over 3200 Sq Ft of Living Space with Great Flow for Entertaining. Main Floor Master Ste w/ Updtd Bth. Full Bsmt with Hi Ceiling. 2 Car Gar. Landscaped Yard. New Heating System, CAC, HW Flrs, Anderson Windows,...$1,250,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
House For Sale HEWLETT 1534 BROADWAY #103, OPEN HOUSE BY APPT, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Renovated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout.Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry Rm.Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet. Terrace Faces into Courtyard. Garage Parking Incl...$850,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299
Houses For Rent WO O D M E R E 1 6 P RO S P E C T AV E , OPEN HOUSE BY APPT, REDUCED! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15(Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR,Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar....$1,499,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
S. HEMPSTEAD - Rockville Centre Schools. 3 Bedroom, 2 & 1/4 Bath, Wood Floors, Newer EIK, Washer/Dryer, Near Parkway, Molloy College. Driveway Parking. $3800/month, includes water and wifi. Nancy Scarola Real Estate. Call Brett, 516-286-4310.
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A. It’s good to see that you have followed my columns, and already know that you can make a second floor but not a third floor for living space, at least not without a lot of extra safety measures and a state code variance hearing, demonstrating how you can escape a fire. What triggers the mother/daughter use permit is a second kitchen onte eeper and a second living occupancy. Most local municipalities have other requirements geared toward not making the second living unit use permanent, as if it were to possibly become a two-family, because most communities want to restrict or control that type of use. By doing so, they avoid multiple households getting away without paying each family unit’s school taxes and the problems with extra vehicles on the street. You may recall the recent protest of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to allow non-restricted doubling up of properties for the purpose of relieving the affordability of housing so badly needed, since homes have become out of reach for the next generation. The general regulations are that there be one mailbox, one meter for electric, water and gas and shared entrances, not separate entrances that could easily convert to a multi-family dwelling. I usually work with families to comply, but still accommodate both families by trying to create a vestibule that allows one family not to have to walk through the other family’s space. Depending on the municipality, this concept has been better received by some and not by others, though I think that is changing. Privacy is a very important part of getting along between family units, and it seems like an obvious need. It also helps with compartmentalization, since separating the units adds to fire safety by limiting smoke and fire spread. And speaking of fire safety, spiral stairs are a negative choice. Aside from being no less space-saving, they are harder to maneuver and harder to get furniture through to next level. Spiral stairs can be installed as a second form of exit, but the main stair should be straight or slightly curved, with a continuous handrail from the top stair to the bottom. I see so many stairs that do not meet this requirement and do not pass inspection. Spiral stairs were traditionally installed in, of all places, firehouses based on the history of fire equipment that was pulled by horses. The horses would pull the wagons into the firehouse, be unhitched and head right for the straight staircases. Apparently, horses love to climb. They couldn’t make the turn on a spiral stair. Problem solved!
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y any measure, this winter was one of the coldest and wettest ones I can recall. Quite a few bone-chilling days made you want to crawl into bed and stay there. Many of my friends chose to travel to Florida for vacations and some have talked about moving there for good, complaining about our weather, high taxes, crime and the cost of living. The national media hasn’t helped, either, with periodic stories about the number of New Yorkers who are JERRY fleeing the state. With the help KREMER of the United Van Lines, the U.S. Movers Association and a variety of other sources, I was able to get a better picture of who is moving and why they’re moving. The states that lost the largest numbers of residents in 2021, in order of loss, were New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, California, Michigan, Minnesota,
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Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska. The states gaining in population, in order of growth, were Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon, Idaho and Rhode Island. New Jersey had the dubious distinction of losing the most residents. Roughly 69 percent of moves in the state were outbound. The vast majority of those people who left were retirees, followed by those wishing to live closer to other family members. Thanks to remote work, New Jersey also lost residents to jobs in warmer climates with lower housing costs. New York State came in at No. 3, for a variety of reasons. Why are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? As of late, the state is burdened with high taxes and a lack of affordable housing. Income and property taxes are a major irritant. Brutal winters add to the discomfort. Major tech companies are enticing our younger population to leave the state for locations that are less crowded. Just like
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New Jersey, New Yorkers have family members all over the country, and as we age, there’s a desire to live closer to them. A separate category of now exNew Yorkers are upstate residents who continue to leave in alarming numbers. An interesting statistical footnote is that Vermont was the No. 1 state for population growth in 2021. Roughly 68 percent of all moves in the state were inbound. Most of Vermont’s new residents came from nearby states, apparently looking for a quieter life that’s not far from the urban centers of the Northeast. Vermont has a number of highly rated colleges and the lowest crime rate in the country. While I wouldn’t rush to move there, I have met a number of people over the years who like living in the woods, but brag about being able to get to a Broadway show in three hours. I understand why Vermont did so well, but why does South Dakota rank second in growth? I reached out to a former state senator who explained to me that South Dakota has a 3.5 percent
hy are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? Let me count the ways.
unemployment rate and a number of national companies constantly looking for skilled workers. It’s also considered the second-best state for female entrepreneurs. I also learned that many of its new residents are from California, anxious to get away from the dense population and quality-of-life issues. Pondering all these statistics is a head-spinning experience, but there are a number of clear trends. Six of the states at the top of the losing-population list have colder climates and large urban areas that are no longer desirable. Many of those residents have family members in warmer and lower-tax states, which is a major inducement to leave. Despite all of the pros and cons of living in New York, I can easily argue why the good features far outweigh the bad ones. I was born here, and am determined to be a part of the New York experience for as long as possible. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
The pandemic may be evolving, but it’s not over
may be dead right. Nearly two years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that, in the fight against Covid-19, our elders would be sacrificed. Last week, The Washington Post reported that we are seeing a rise in deaths among the vaccinated elderly. According to the Post, “Nearly two-thirds of the people who died during the recent Omicron surge were 75 and older.” During the Delta wave, only one-third of deaths were among the elders. To date, more than 700,000 peoRAnDi ple over 65 have KREiss died of Covid in the U.S. The irony is that most older people are vaccinated; it’s their age and other medical problems that contribute to mortality. I take no pleasure in being right. But the new rising deaths among our elders remind us that the pandemic is still a threat. Every pandemic protocol has evolved over time. Americans, who are not great at nuance, are being forced to take a nuanced approach to fighting coronavirus. Two years ago, schools were closed, and children were socially isolated. We
did what we could do with what we knew then. If then President Donald Trump had followed the advice of his medical team early on, some 30,000 lives might have been saved, according to Deborah Birx, former White House coordinator for coronavirus response. The availability of good testing kits was problematic into the Biden administration. Even today, access to anti-viral drugs is challenging in many communities. Covid produced no heroes. There has been enough suffering to go around. Two and a half years into this plague, our teens are experiencing unprecedented mental health issues, our young parents are trying to keep their infants and toddlers safe until a vaccine is fully available, and working people are figuring out how and where to move forward with their careers. I don’t think older folks have it worst, and I speak with some authority. Many of us have full and rich lives, but we all hoped that after a lifetime of working, we might have more years in the bank. Everyone has experienced loss. I see, with my own grandkids, a kind of resignation to endless disappointments. No dates, no proms, no football games and,
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for way too long, no school. I see, with my nieces and nephew, the mix of joy and terror that attends raising infants in a pandemic. I have seen people’s dreams evaporate as longtime businesses succumbed to the pandemic, as it surged from weeks to months to years. Two years ago, I wrote that children need to get educated, and they need to get out of the house to play and meet friends. If not, we will have a generation of pandemic kids growing up with unique psychological problems. That, too, has come to pass. So the opening of schools and camps and sports events and travel is all good, but not good for all. Then, as now, the needs of the children are in conflict with the need to protect our older people. The children must come first, but it isn’t an either/or situation. The problem can be addressed reasonably well. Nuance, again. As the epidemiologists have told us, widespread testing, universal protections like masks and respect for medical guidelines can allow our kids and grandkids the social freedom they need and still help keep older people safe. This isn’t perfect, but it isn’t rocket
am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. Masks work.
science, either. Today in America, older people and immuno-compromised people, our mothers and fathers, our grandparents and our neighbors, would be safer if we all wore masks in common inside places. Why is it such a big ask to do a simple thing to protect someone else? I get the relief of not having to wear a face covering, but I do not get the refusal to help keep others’ safe from serious illness and death. I wrote two years ago about senicide, the practice, acceptable in some cultures, of killing older people or abandoning them to certain death. Has Covid become the 21st-century version of the ice floe? That doesn’t have to be the deal. There is another way to move without stepping over bodies. Masks work. Social distancing is effective. Vaccines and boosters protect against the virus. But I am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. For my boomer brothers and sisters, we need to take care of ourselves, and that means making our own rules. We need our masks and, right now, we need to be extra careful about gathering indoors. Stop shaking hands! Carry hand sanitizer. We need to find our lives again and renew our connections, but we must proceed with caution. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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letterS Free speech isn’t an absolute To the Editor: Re Ronald Rosenberg’s column last week, “When so-called free speech is censored”: Mr. Rosenberg’s claim of censorship fails on several points, mainly in its absolutist position. The claim that “The First Amendment is the immovable cornerstone of our nation” is poetic, but simplistically ignores the numerous limitations of law, custom and civility we navigate daily. “Free speech” is thus neither absolute nor “indivisible.” A l l e g i n g a n “ u n e q u ivo c a l defense of our freedom [to speak], regardless of where, when or how we choose” is to recreate Babel. In praising his tolerance of speech by “repugnant,” “antisemitic” “socialists” Mr. Rosenberg overlooks the relevant fact
borders were indeed wiped away — at least virtually — it wasn’t harmony and bliss that resulted. In fact, on the eve of his creation’s 30th anniversary, Berners-Lee told The Guardian that while he was still an optimist, he was an “optimist standing at the top of the hill with a nasty storm blowing in my face, hanging onto a fence.” That sentiment has been expressed in a variety of ways in the past few weeks, since Tesla electric car company founder Elon Musk launched what is now looking like a successful hostile takeover of Twitter. There are many who fear that Musk’s past aversion to filtering out content others might deem harmful to society could begin a further slide for social media down the mountain of civility. The internet — especially social media — has been nothing short of revolutionary, facilitating the sharing of a diversity of ideas. But it has also created polarization we’ve never seen before. And not just with big-ticket issues like Donald Trump or Israel or reproductive rights, but even with the smallest things, like what baseball team you like, or the joke about the former vice president inventing the internet. Elizabeth Niedbala, a post-doctoral
researcher with the U.S. Defense Department, blames the echo chambers created by social media. We can take to Facebook or Twitter and repeat our ideas over and over, creating what Niedbala calls “attitude clarity,” she told the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Even more, social media gives us an instant audience of others — many likeminded — who will agree with us, giving us more of a sense that we’re right and creating what Niedbala called “attitude correctness.” Our opinion could be spot-on, or it could be very wrong. Yet, either way, if someone challenges our position, it’s not just a disagreement. It’s war. Sadly, that’s what many disagreements have come to. Instead of simply sharing opinions and respecting disagreements, we take offense to anyone disagreeing with us. And we never find common ground. But we don’t need to be hanging onto a fence in a nasty storm. We can take a step back and just listen. We can even disagree still, and stick to our opinions. We don’t need to hate each other. We just need to remember that, in the end, we’re all in this together. And disagreement is the start of a good conversation — not the end.
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hy do small businesses matter? There are more answers to that question than there are streetlamps on your local Main Street, but the best reasons may be, well, the smallest. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for about 44 percent of our national economic activity. On Long Island, they are our economic backbone. Roughly 90 percent of the businesses here are small or medium-sized. While these are JOHN strong arguments, let’s zoom in a litKEATING tle further: Personally, small businesses are the center of our everyday lives. You probably know exactly what shop in your town serves the best slice of pizza; the only dentist gentle enough to keep your panicky spouse coming back for regular cleanings; the bakery that makes the only red velvet cake your sister will eat; the day care center that helped your kids learn their ABCs.
These are all small businesses, and during National Small Business Week 2022, which began last Sunday and ends on Saturday, PSEG Long Island celebrates their importance. We couldn’t imagine life without them, and we recognize the blood, sweat and tears that local entrepreneurs pour into their small businesses to overcome endless challenges and find success in an ever-changing economic climate. PSEG Long Island has been supporting small businesses since 2018 with economic development grants and other incentives that keep local commercial districts thriving. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, small businesses faced their greatest challenge in at least a decade, amid diminished foot traffic and new safety measures. We increased our support efforts with targeted grants, supporting local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts in their efforts to provide outdoor seating and signage to create a safe shopping and dining experience for their customers. In the past four years, our company committed more than $2 million to eco-
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LETTErs that the speech at issue respected our norms of polite discourse, as he does in his essay. Alleging “suppression” by Facebook ignores Facebook’s right to establish “house rules” for discourse, much like that for a debate, our Congress or a courtroom. This isn’t censorship; the First Amendment doesn’t apply. Mr. Rosenberg’s opinion, as written, wouldn’t be incarcerated in “Facebook jail,” but a troll’s or hatemonger’s version might be, one hopes. And while I share Mr. Rosenberg’s concerns about speech intolerance on college campuses, it must be noted that it isn’t limited to conservative students. It seems that a key element of the “enterprise of liberal education” Mr. Rosenberg cites has been undermined, partly, I think, by the dogmatic examples of its elders. Missing from this claim of “lethal threat,” and more relevant than Facebook, are the actions of various gover nment entities to ban books and ideas from places like schools — that is censorship. Mr. Rosenberg presents Facebook as the chief arbiter, somehow the gatekeeper to free speech land when hundreds of newspapers, including the Herald, and dozens of magazine exist in which he is free to write. Radio and TV remain available as free speech venues, though all have house rules. Websites galore and new social media plat-
nomic development grants and incentives across Long Island and the Rockaways. To learn more, you can visit www. psegliny.com/inthecommunity/revitalization. You can see the results of these grants in communities all across Nassau County: thriving small businesses like Rosario’s Pizzeria in Seaford, K-Fit Studio in Valley Stream, Noble Savage Brewing in Glen Cove, and Bright Eye Beer Company in Long Beach. More than 100 businesses received “vacant space” discounts for opening up in previously empty storefronts in their communities. Some received Main Street Revitalization grants for making major upgrades that increase foot traffic in their commercial districts. And many businesses have received a much-needed bump from the outdoor dining and shopping improvements made possible by the dozens of grants we have provided to local chambers of commerce. All of these grants help optimize the use of the energy grid in these commercial districts. We have also given beautification
grants of up to $2,000 to many local chambers to enhance the visual appeal of shopping districts, and you can see these results, too. The Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District used the money to string lights through downtown to make it more inviting for residents and visitors to walk around in the evening. The Baldwin chamber used its grant for a “Welcome to Baldwin” sign. The East Meadow chamber purchased American flags to line the business district. So, this week, we encourage you to celebrate National Small Business Week in the simplest, realest way possible: Do the little things that make life worth living in your community. Buy a pie from that pizzeria. Make a dental appointment for your spouse. Bring your sister a slice of that red velvet cake. Bring home a “growler” of beer from the local craft brewery. Enjoy the vibrancy of your community, and PSEG Long Island will be there to provide the programs and support that will continue to make your Main Street a destination for years to come. John Keating is the manager of economic and community Development at PSEG Long Island.
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forms appear frequently, so speech has never been more free. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
Has the Herald thought through ‘Please say gay’? To the Editor: Re the Herald editorial “Please do say ‘gay’” (March 24-30): Aside from the title, which was misleading and deceptive, the issue comes down to two questions. Do we really want to sexualize K-through-third-graders? Why should we be upset that schools don’t introduce topics of sexuality to 5- to 8-year-olds? Children at that age can’t possibly process the kinds of information opponents of Florida’s bill seek to give them. Why not let them be kids and seek, instead, to protect their innocence? You refer to the bill as “anti LGBTQ,” but not presenting kids with information they are not mature enough to handle isn’t anti anything. It’s pro-kids. The second question is, should taxpayer-funded schools be the ones to present this information. If parents want to introduce these topics to their children, that is their prerogative and their right. Public schools represent the public, and public opinion on these mat-
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