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Who’s running for the Bellmore Board of Ed? Candidates vying for open trustee seats prepare for May 17 election tive at one of the largest title insurance companies in the world, as well as an entrepreNext week, four neur and founder candidates will vie of the startup comfor two open seats pany Pano Med, a on the Bellmore personal digital Board of Educahealth application. tion. He is running with Incumbent Vice Brach, a retired President Janet Elections will take New York City Goller and Trustee Department of place on May 17, Maryanne Kelly Education health from 6:30 a.m. to will face opposiand physical edu9 p.m. at Charles A. tion from challengcation teacher, who Reinhard Early ers Michael Demecurrently works as Childhood Center, at triou and Ellen a fitness instructor 2750 South St. Marks Brach. at a gym in MelAve. in Bellmore. Goller has the ville. long est tenure, Ahead of the having served on election, which the Bellmore board will take place on for 27 years and on May 17, the Herald the Bellmore-Merasked the candirick Central High School District dates about their goals and the board for 22 years. Kelly has issues facing the district. been on the board for 12 years, For more information on the and both Goller and Kelly have candidates, please visit liherald. served as vice president and com/bellmore. president. Demetriou is a senior execuContinued on page 3

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

Where to vote

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

A grand slammin’ opening day parade The North Bellmore/North Merrick Little League celebrated the start of their season with an opening day parade last month. Above, County Legislator Tom McKevitt, Town Councilman Anthony Esposito, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Little League coaches with some of Bellmore-Merrick’s future Major lLeaguers.

Building up Bellmore?

Residents remain opposed to apartment proposals By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

On the heels of last month’s meeting on the proposed apartment building on Bedford Avenue in Bellmore, community members met again on May 3 at the Bellmore Memorial Library, to discuss another proposal for apartments, on Bellmore Road in North Bellmore, which would replace the former Temple BethEl synagogue.

The synagogue closed last year when it merged with the East Meadow Jewish Center, and is currently unoccupied. Unlike the Bedford Avenue ap a r t m e n t s, wh i ch wo u l d require a number of variances from the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals, the Bellmore Road apartments would be considered a rezoning issue, for which the Town Board itself must grant permission. The proposal was first discussed at a

meeting on Feb. 15, but the board voted to table its decision. Leyton Properties, the developer proposing the North Bellmore apartments, arranged the meeting at the library. The Manhattan-based company has completed other projects on Long Island, but none in the immediate area. The proposed structure would be a 28-unit complex. Residents raised several conContinued on page 10

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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Female flag football team debuts at Bellmore-Merrick Bellmore-Merrick’s first ever all female flag football team took to the gridiron in April, making districtwide history. Twenty-three females make up the roster, including 12 students from Wellington C. Mepham High School, six from Sanford H. Calhoun High School and three from John F. Kennedy High School. They are coached by Anthony Cracco, athletic director, physical education teacher and coach at Mepham and teacher/coach Matthew Moody. “In addition, we’ve added three student volunteers, Dom Casella, Dean Holtzman and Ryan Their, members of the Mepham Football team, that has also added another layer to the program,” said Eric Caballero, director of Physical Education, Athletics, Driver Education and Health. They won their inaugural game against Plainview-JFK by a score of 47-24 on April 11. The first score in program history was a 60 yard, pick six by Adriana Iemma from Mepham High School. The offense was led by Sofia LaSpina of Mepham at quarterback who helped guide the offense to six total touchdowns on the day. Jamie Maroof, a senior from Kennedy,

had never played in a flag football league before, but always enjoyed pick-up games with her family members throughout her childhood. A basketball player for the Cougars, Maroof did not want her senior year in athletics come to an end. “I thought it would be a cool and fun opportunity and I was correct,” she said. “It has been such a fun learning experience as well as an opportunity to meet kids from the other schools in town. There is much more to learn, we’re just getting started.” Caballero and Cracco initiated inclusion in the league in the fall of 2021. After receiving immediate support from Superintendent of Schools Michael Harrington and the board of education, they set out to become one of 16 Long Island teams that make up the High School Girls Flag Football League. However, including New Jersey there are 40 teams in the league. The league was started with the help of the New York Jets, Nike and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The season lasts through May and a championship will be held at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in New Jersey.

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“I think our community will thoroughly enjoy seeing how competitive this team will be,” added Caballero. “It’s just been an all-around great thing for the district, and we are happy to be a part of this new initiative.”

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By Jordan Vallone continuEd from front pagE

Why did you decide to run (or run again) for the education board?

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JanEt goLLEr

I have been listening intently to the concerns of my friends, neighbors and church community about the direction of our education system. Many feel that parents are being excluded from having a role in the education of their child.

In 2020, I began the fight against the war known as Covid being waged on our schoola dn children, and defeated the state of New York in the supreme court eliminating the mandates in New York state and other states across the country where now we will set the precedent in our constitution to never allow an executive branch of any political party to act as a king, and now we must continue to protect our local schools and I am here for that to the end.

As an education board trustee, I will continue to work with our parents, teachers and administrators to provide quality learning environments for our students to grow, learn and reach their highest potential.

I wanted to help as I've always believed that schools and parents should be partners when it comes to educating children.

We see how quickly choice over our bodies can be taken away from us in recent events.

With the recent rise in transportation costs, higher utilities and health insurance costs, it will be more challenging to present a budget below the tax cap to our community.

I would like to see more transparency in the budget so that the community can trust that their tax dollars are being used responsibly. I would also like for the parents to view our school board as approachable and accessible. Therefore, I will advocate for meetings to be livestreamed to cast a wider audience of community members to optimize engagement and transparency.

I would like to unite our community again. I am a local coach of sports to our children, and take great pride in building their strength in mind.

I bring the perspective of an involved parent and businessperson dedicated to working on behalf of our children and community.

I would like to strongly focus on the special needs of children as I sense the times of today have expanded the definition of what is special needs, and we must adapt to this with proper thought and execution.

Curriculum should also be transparent as many parents want it to be age-appropriate and valuable.

Additionally, I would like the parent voice valued and the boards returned to them.

My many years of working with our administrators, parents, teachers and staff members at the elementary and secondary levels have given me the experience, knowledge and insight needed to make thoughtful decisions to benefit Bellmore's children.

I am the only candidate — and will be the only trustee — who has the perspective of a teacher who taught during Covid, and saw firsthand the impact and lasting effects it had on students.

As you can hopefully see, fighting, perserverance, grit, forecasting and overcoming the toughest of times with solutions to allow us to not only bounce back, but progress stronger, are my greatest strengths.

In the past, I organized many parents to advocate for the safety of athletes. Wanting to serve my community in this manner seemed like a natural progression.

What are the main goals and issues you wish to address if elected?

Why do you feel you're qualified to serve on the school board?

I will do this by maintaining and enhancing our programs while being sensitive to the needs of our taxpayers.

My department's budget was often cut, and I had to find creative ways to use what I had and still give the students quality instruction. As a New York City school teacher, budgets were tight, so I became a skilled grant writer to offset costs. I'd like to see the Bellmore public schools apply for grants to offset costs rather than continuously raise taxes and burden the taxpayer.

I ask for Bellmore's vote today as I know I am needed for this fight of today, and I am here to let our board know, thank you. You did it for 20 years. I look forward to your advice and friendship in the coming days and years to come, but I would humbly like to take it for you, our taxpayers, and most importantly, my greatest of passions, for our children from here.

maryannE kELLy As an incumbent, I think it is important to know why I first chose to seek a position on the education board 12 years ago. I had been an active member of the school community (PTA) and local community in a number of roles. As my children began graduating one-by-one from the Bellmore schools, I felt a desire to continue my involvement and give back to the Bellmore school district. As a board member, I am willing to put in the work and show up. Our success as a school district is evident to the community, students and parents. Our district has flourished. My goals as a board member have always been the achivement of our students — advocating for public school education through work with the fellow member and the community, to provide excellence in our school, and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all.

I prioritize being a visible and involved school board member so that I understand the day-to-day workings of our schools. Bellmore holds a special place in my heart. I grew up here, raised my children here, and my grandchildren attend our elementary schools. I have devoted much of my life to volunteering as a parent, PTA leader, and education board member. I have worked with our school community to build outstanding educational programs that allow our children to reach their highest potential. I am seeking re-election to the education board because I believe my continued knowledge, experience and dedication are needed to ensure our school district's future success and educational program.

I have served on the Bellmore education board as a trustee, vice president and president, as well as serve on the community relations and purchasing committees for the board. I have had the pleasure of working with a remarkable board with a shared vision of providing a quality, safe learning environmetn for our students, and maintaining and enhancing our successful programs. We continuously work with our administrators to ensure that all students have a pathway to success and opportunities to shine. It would be an honor to continue to serve.

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Herald neigHbors Helping vets and their pets The Nassau County Legislature brought the non-profit Paws of War’s Vets2Vets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Eisenhower Park on May 6. During the program, free veterinary health services were provided to the service animals of veterans and first responders. The event sponsored by Legislator Laura Schaefer and cosponsored by Legislator Thomas McKevitt, Legislator Rose Marie Walker and Legislator John Ferretti provided service animals with wellness checks, vaccinations, microchipping and other support. The pandemic caused financial challenges for many veterans and first responders and the Mobile Veterinary Clinic gave their service animals access to premium care at no cost. The

wellness of serviced animals is essential and allows them to assist owners who are suffering from the emotional and physical effects of war. A - County Officials and Paws of War’s officials were ready at Eisenhower Park to help pets in need. B - Sparky and his handler Gene Smith came down to Eisenhower Park to help out. C - John Barnett and his dog Blue were ready to go after getting checked out. D - Plenty of service members came to Eisenhower Park with their four-legged friends to make sure they were in tip-top shape. E - Sparky, a level 5 service dog, was perfectly okay with hanging out.

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County offiCials and Paws of War’s officials were ready at Eisenhower Park to help pets in need. John Barnett and his dog Blue were ready to go after getting checked out. sparky and his handler Gene Smith came down to Eisenhower Park to help out. sparky, a level 5 service dog, was perfectly okay with hanging out.

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Tuesday, May 24

Weekly Mahjong and Cards 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 intro in Qigong Relax and rejuvenate with Paulette Silber, Certified Qigong Instructor at the Bellmore Memorial Library starting at 6:30pm. Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises designed to improve physical and mental well-being and prevent disease. Qigong basics include focused breathing and flowing exercises from the 18-form qigong style known as shibashi. Any fitness level may participate. Register online at www.bellmorelibrary. org/calendar/.

Hybrid New Beginnings with Marla Matthews Join Marla Matthews in person or on Zoom as she presents hopeful, exciting and compassionate life solutions in 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.

Sunday, May 15

Saturday, June 11 Summer Reading Kick-off Party

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Forming and finding fossils at Martin Avenue Paleontology may seem like an advanced concept for third graders, but students at Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District were up to the task as part of their fossil exploration. Working in small groups, students received four blocks of clay and four objects – a penny, paper clip, paper fastener and googly eyes. Students flattened out each block of clay and pushed in one of the objects. Above, Dylan Licausi and Violet Lemyre worked together to understand how fossils are formed.

Huge Moving Sale in Merrick There will be a garage sale on Sunday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 60 years + in one place, plus contents from Ebay store. Multi-family. There will be no previews. The sale will be one 1829 Gilder Sleeve Street, Merrick, N.Y 11566.

Spring Clean Sweep The South Merrick Community and Civic Associations’s next spring clean sweep in scheduled for May 15 at 10 a.m. Volunteers are asked to sign up at our table set up in the parking lot behind the Bagel Boss, Merrick Road. Students and scouts will be given certificates for community service. Please call (516) 978-8310 for more information.

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Thursday, May 19 Weekly Mahjong and Cards 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.

Saturday, May 21 Virtual Zumba for Adults Join the Bellmore Memorial Library weekly on Saturdays for a morning of virtual Zumba. Zumba is a Latin and international dance fitness class that will sculpt your body with easy to follow dance moves.

Basic dance moves from salsa, cumbia, merengue and samba are just a few of the rhythms we use in this fun class. The Zoom meeting invitation will be sent out before the program. Register online at www.bellmorelibrary.org/ calendar/.

Monday, May 23 Destress Fest Starting at 6:00pm, destress at the library by participating in art projects and interactive wellness activities. Snacks will be provided! For Grades: 4-12. Register online at www.bellmorelibrary.org/calendar/.

Come join the Bellmore Memorial Library in kicking off our annual Summer Reading Program with a party for the whole family! From 11:00am - 1:00pm we will close off our whole parking lot for: Live DJ, Mr. Softee Ice Cream Truck giving away free desserts (while supplies last), Raffles, giveaways, games, and more! RSVP is encouraged at www. bellmorelibrary.org/calendar/.

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

Senior award ceremonies for the BMCHSD will take place on May 25 at the high schools. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 30. Area schools will be closed. Registration for Nassau County Summer Camps is now open. Summer reading programs will soon kick off at the local libraries. Contact yours for more information. The Hempstead Works Career Center is offering summer youth employment opportunities.

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West Hempstead Senior Football AftEr hELpING thE Rams to the Nassau Conference IV playoffs and earning All-County honors as a two-way starter (running back/safety), Budhoo is headed to play football at the next level at Wagner College. He was also selected Third Team All-State in Class B. As a junior, he rushed for five touchdowns versus Clarke. This past season he had multiple touchdown games to lead West Hempstead to victories against Cold Spring Harbor and Oyster Bay.

GAMEs tO wAtch thursday, May 12

Softball: Plainedge at Seaford ..............................4:45 p.m. Softball: Long Beach at Clarke..............................4:45 p.m. Softball: Kennedy at Calhoun ...............................4:45 p.m. Softball: West Hempstead at Elmont ......................... 5 p.m. Softball: Port Washington at East Rockaway .............. 5 p.m. Softball: G.N. South at Hewlett .................................. 5 p.m. Girls Flag Football: Plainview at Lynbrook .............5:15 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: South Side at C.S. Harbor.................. 7 p.m.

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Boys Lacrosse: Kennedy at Sewanhaka ................4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Garden City ................ 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: North Shore at Wantagh .................... 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Locust Valley at Lynbrook................... 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Division at Hewlett ........................5:15 p.m.

saturday, May 14 Boys Lacrosse: Port Washington at Oceanside.............. 10 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: East Meadow at Freeport...................... 10 a.m. Girls Flag Football: West Hempstead at Long Beach..... 11 a.m.

Girls Flag Football: Bellmore-Merrick at Lo. Valley .... 11 a.m. Girls Flag Football: Freeport at Hempstead.............. 11 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: Carey at MacArthur .......................... 12 p.m.

Calhoun boys’ lacrosse was tested early and often last Friday by visiting Carey, but a strong second half was enough to propel the Colts to an 11-8 victory. In what was a tie game going into halftime, Calhoun coach Jim Femminella was impressed by how well his team was able to weather the storm and take control of the game in the second half by playing their brand of lacrosse. “The difference maker was how came out in the second half,” Femminella said. “We executed our game plan to perfection in the third quarter. We feel like we are a gritty team, when there’s a groundball, we feel like it’s ours and that’s a big part of our program’s identity. “ There were plenty of standouts in what was Calhoun’s seventh consecutive victory. Senior Alex Vieni was the main initiator of the offense and with great success, as he had 6 goals and 1 assist on the afternoon. He now has 27 goals and 22 assists on the year. Juniors Jake Lewis and Jayden Finklestein also were central catalysts, with each registering 4 points. Lewis had 2 goals and 2 assists and Finklestein had 3 goals and an assist. A lot of what the Colts did offensively was unlocked by senior fogo Johnny Lewis, who played a near perfect game He was 21 of 23 on draws, and responsible for a huge momentum swinging play in the third quarter, where he won a faceoff for a fast break and passed it to Jake Lewis and he scored from about 10 yards out to make the game 7-5. The defense had its handful in what was a clearly potent Carey attacking unit, but stepped up to the job admirably. Junior Kyle Auty who plays defensive midfield did a great job in both 1 on 1 defense and in the clearing game. Sophomore Xander Megias stepped up to the challenge presented to him, as according to Femminella “he had a tough assignment marking one of their top guys and he did a great job on him.” Junior goalie Shardul Singh also did his part, as he had 9 saves for the Colts. The Colts (8-4 overall) are looking to carry this momentum into the three

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JuNIOr JAkE LEwIs scored twice and assisted on two other goals to help lead the Colts over Carey last Friday, 11-8. remaining regular-season games and into the Nassau Class B playoffs. Calhoun is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, but the remaining games will determine whether the Colts obtain home field advantage or not, as they will need a top-4 seed to achieve this. If they keep playing up to the level they have been in recent weeks, Femminella said he’s confident

good things will come. “Even though its cliché, we just have to keep doing what we are doing,” Femminella said. “It’s working as evidenced by our seven-game win streak, so we have to keep playing what we consider to be Calhoun lacrosse, which is to pick up ground balls, to ride hard, and to be unselfish offensively.”

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Construction at Newbridge Road Park begins In addition to the playground updates, the park is also getting a state-of-the-art splash pad. According to a Facebook post Carini shared with the Herald, the estimated time of completion for the playground is the end of the month. “… Looking forward to seeing the kids smiling faces,” Carini added on the post.

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Renovations at the Newbridge Road Park playground by the Town of Hempstead are underway. At the end of last year, Town Councilman Chris Carini told the Herald the upgrades at town parks were possible, due to the town’s good finances. “It’s a big capital project,” Carini said. “We got bond upgrades, which means we are able to get bonds at a lower rate. We decided to add $10 million in upgrades to the town parks.”

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Playground uPdates are coming to Newbridge Road Park, as part of a town capital improvement project. The playground, above in December, before the renovations began.

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Issue extends beyond Bellmore’s borders ContInued from front page cerns in February with the town, including traffic congestion, because Bellmore Road has only two lanes. Leyton, which worked with R&M Engineering to create traffic projections, said the apartments would produce less traffic then the synagogue. When it was open, the synagogue held services only twice a week, but offered day care services five times a week — producing an estimated four times more traffic then an apartment building would, according to the engineering firm. Marge Congello, president of the Central Bellmore Homeownmarge er’s Association, spoke with the Congello Herald last Friday. Because the proposal involved an apartment President, complex, Congello said, traffic Central Bellmore could be constant, and could Homeowner’s build up at any time during the Association day. “An apartment building has people coming and going,” she added. At the Town Board meeting in February, residents were also concerned about overcrowding in North Bellmore schools, which, according to Superintendent Dr. Marie Testa, are at capacity. The North Bellmore School District, one of Bellmore-Merrick’s elementary districts, serves students living in North Bellmore and a small portion of North Merrick. The district recently had to redraw its boundaries in order to take in a rising number of students in the area. Testa had said she was concerned the proposals were created, without the input of the school district.

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If approved by the Town Board, the proposed apartment complex on Bellmore Road would resemble the one above. Addressing that concern last week, Leyton said it had changed its plans to make the North Bellmore complex a 55-and-older community, to reduce the number of young children living there. Congello said that the community would be more open to condominiums than apartments. “Rentals are not contributing to the neighborhoods, rather [to] the developers,” she said. “Why do we need more rentals? Why do we need four-story-tall buildings? Why are parents and I paying the taxes we do?” Apartment buildings are springing up not just in Bellmore, Congello added, but all over suburbia. “It’s not just about the Bellmore issue — it’s about other towns in the Town of Hempstead,” she noted. “[Apartments] are just going to have a devastating effect on the landscape. It’s more about saving our suburbs then anything else. Many

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people are dead set against this.” A one-bedroom apartment in the proposed building on Bellmore’s Bedford Avenue would rent for around $2,500 per month. Developers have argued that the buildings will beautify the area, replacing structures that have fallen into disrepair. ” In an effort to raise awareness of the proposals, Congello has organized a Save Our Suburbs rally, on May 14, at 3 p.m., in front of the closed Citi Bank at 2160 Bedford Ave. in Bellmore — the proposed site of one of the new apartment buildings. “I just don’t understand what is up with rentals all of a sudden,” Congello said. “If I can get Save Our Suburbs to gain momentum, maybe I’ll slow this down. The rally is for politicians, so they can hear the voice of the people.”

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By Lauren Lev I may be married longer than a few years, and have been a parent for a long while too, but I can’t help feeling like I need a new learner’s permit when it comes to today’s generation and their world when it comes to life milestones. After another joyous wedding anniversary last week, my husband and I reminisced over what it took to arrange our wedding. We were an unexpected discerning duo who selected and contracted everything ourselves. Event planners kept looking over our shoulders disappointed that they didn’t meet any parents who should have accompanied us with their checkbooks. That’s more the norm as I witness today’s brides and grooms in a virtual and digital world – the only difference between our determination and theirs lies in their unlimited choices. Not just dresses and ceremony locations, but destination bachelor or bachelorette parties, staged postparty events that rival rehearsal dinners, the over-the-top ceremonies and legions of bridesmaids and groomsmen. I’m just getting used to the new trappings: Shutterfly’s “Save the Dates” refrigerator magnets, or cute phrases that join the couple’s names together with a hashtag. With interest rates rising rapidly and costs and taxes never low in Long Island to

begin with, Millennials and Gen Z are the generations that may come late or never when it comes to owning homes and cars. Owning is no longer a rite of passage, embracing unique experiences is. It’s more about loyalty to the companies they buy from and less about loyalty to a company they work for until “retirement” (whatever that is). As for babies, I did pick out gender neutral clothes for my infant and toddler in the 1990s before it was a thing. I can’t say the same for today’s elaborate gender reveals and high intensity baby showers, yet I admire current parents who value quality, organic and eco-friendly products for their offspring. I was able to buy The Earth’s Best Baby Food as a competitor of Beech-Nut and Gerber, but that was about all. No generation has it simple, no group has the life events down pat. I’m just glad that as I watch the latest couples make their way down the aisle or maternity ward, no one has to go backwards to offerings such as the catering halls of my era, complete with inept photographers and waiters who could provide a “marching performance” while serving the salad. A contributing writer since 2012, Lev is an East Meadow resident and a direct marketing/advertising executive who teaches marketing communications courses at FIT.

Neighbors iN the News Grand Avenue library media specialist awarded $1K grant Katie Beleckas, a library media specialist at Grand Avenue Middle School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, won a $1,000 Teacher Appreciation Week grant from Teachers Federal Credit Union. Beleckas is one of four winners selected for the grade 6-8 category. English chairperson Dr. Mary Donnelly Allegretta said that Beleckas plans to use some of the grant money to help fund the Schoolwide Community Read project that is presently in its fourth successful year at Grand Avenue. The Schoolwide Community Read is an exciting two-month program that brings the Grand Avenue Middle School family together through readCourtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ing, activities and discussions. “In February, three titles are nomi- Katie BeLecKas, a library media specialist nated by the school librarian, and the at Grand Avenue Middle School, won a school community is invited to vote $1,000 Teacher Appreciation Week grant from for their favorite,” added Beleckas. Teachers Federal Credit Union. “Everyone is then encouraged to read the winning title. The school librariwhere they take part in book discusan works with teachers to create crafts sions, play review games and particiand events based on themes and content pate in other fun activities related to the from the book. Students earn points for book.” their participation. Those who earn at least 100 points are invited to an in—Jordan Vallone school field trip to the school library,

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At times, life meets our expectations. Other times, it doesn’t. True love doesn’t always triumph. Goodness doesn’t always prevail. Bad guys don’t always get caught. Good guys don’t always get rewarded. If you consistently cling to the idea that good will prevail and love will be victorious, you’re either a dedicated optimist or a romance novelist. On the other hand, if you doubt this notion, you’re in good company. Just read the headlines and you’ll be reminded of all the things that are wrong with this world! If the news gets you disheartened, if you’re having not only nightmares but daymares, if you begin your days in a downward spiral — upset with yourself, upset with others — keep reading. I’ve got some advice for you. But why should you listen to me, you may wonder? If you’re a long-time reader of this column, you know the answer. It’s because I’m inda always right! Okay, not always. But I’ve always got some good ideas for you to ponder and hopefully put into practice. So without further ado, here are four ways to subdue your negativity, lighten your sorrows.

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Everything’s Relative.

If you’ve got a choice between spending an afternoon with good friends or submitting to a root canal, are you going to want to hightail it to the dentist? I don’t think so! But if you’ve got a choice between a root canal or brain surgery, a root canal might make your whole day sing. Yes, everything’s relative!

Do Away with some of your Favorite Phrases.

“If only, if only, if only” keeps bringing you back to the past, berating you for being unable to rewrite history. Oh, if only if I had done this. Or didn’t do that. Or didn’t say that. Or acted on that opportunity. And the beat goes on. “What if, what if, what if ” I had done this. Or hadn’t done that. Or knew what to do when. These phrases spirit away all your good energy. Once you’re done beating yourself up, you’re cleared for take-

Change your Shoulds to Coulds.

The word “should” connotes the “right” way to do something. But who decides what the “right” way is? You apadin may believe it’s an authority that demands you do it this way. And sometimes it is. I don’t want you thinking you shouldn’t be brushing your teeth or stopping at stop signs. But maybe, just maybe, you pound your days with harsh and burdensome shoulds that drain your energy.

And don’t allow you to accomplish much, if anything at all. Instead of spurring you on to higher achievements, these shoulds reduce your motivation. Hence, minimize your “shoulds.” Instead, use your creativity to expand your choices with “coulds.” What could you do? How could you tackle a task in an easier way? A more enjoyable way? A more productive way? So, what do you think? Have I offered you good advice? If so, now it’s up to you - take it or leave it! The choice is yours. ©2022 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and anxiety. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com

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Many older adults who own homes may be unfamiliar with the term “reverse mortgage,” and how the loan works if they decide to apply for one. At the Senior Management Group in Bellmore, those who may be interested in a reverse mortgage can work one-on-one with the staff, and figure out what is the best option for them. “The big misconception with the reverse mortgage is that you give your house to the bank,” said Steve Eplan, the owner of the Senior Management Group. “That’s not true — it’s a financial tool for a senior citizen.” Eplan explained in instances where seniors or older adults may be living on a social security fixed income, paying taxes, home insurance and a mortgage can be a burden. Many are forced to leave their homes, and move out of state. With a reverse mortgage, homeowners can “age in place.” The way it works is simple: depending on one’s age, the value of one’s home, and outstanding liens one has on their property, the lender gives a homeowner money through installments, a lump sum, a line of credit, or a combination of a line of credit and monthly installments. The different from a regular mortgage is that no monthly payments are due from the reverse mortgage loan. Interest does accumulate on the loan, but payment is

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For seniors or older adults who may find it hard to keep up with mortgage payments, reverse mortgages offer a unique option so homeowners can age in place. Senior Management Group, a Bellmore-based reverse mortgage company, can help those interested figure out their options and plan for the future. deferred until the homeowner dies, sells or moves out of the home. “You can use that money for whatever reason — to live and get by,” Eplan said. “People don’t want to move. It can really

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Bruce Blakeman is ending Nassau County’s Household Assistance Program, intended to offer lower-income residents a one-time direct payment of $375. Signed into law last October when Blakeman’s predecessor, Laura Curran, was still county executive, the program was supposed to allocate up to $100 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act as direct payments for up to 400,000 qualifying Nassau residents. The county overall received $193 million from the act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in March 2021. In a letter to county legislators, Blakeman said he wanted to stop the program because of “extremely low participation” and because the program seems to be “trickling out.” He would pull the plug May 15, allowing any applications submitted by that day to be processed, but nothing more after that. Roughly 70,000 payments were processed amounting to a little over $26 million — just a quarter of the monies budgeted for the program. To get the check, a household would have to submit an application with documentation verifying income, typically in the form of an income tax return, as well as provide proof of residency. The program has had a rather complicated history since Curran, a Democrat, first introduced it a year ago. The program’s first draft would have automatically issued checks to anyone receiving rebates through the state’s school tax relief or enhanced school tax relief programs. Homeowners with household income less than $500,000 and receiving

Verbiage on the county’s website stated the school tax exemptions would qualify. Some county legislators were skeptical the requirements were updated to “conabout the program from the beginning, form to the U.S. Treasury final rule’s especially on the Republican side of the income eligibility thresholds.” Democrats in the legislaaisle. Legislator Tom McKevture wrote their own letter to itt, for example, wanted to see Blakeman on April 28, claimproof from either the U.S. ing the administration failed Treasury Department or to “adequately communicate another counsel saying the a crucial and significant county was allowed to run change in eligibility requirethis program with the desigments.” This change, they nated federal funds — proof said, “drastically” restricted Curran never provided. the number of Nassau CounInstead, Curran revised ty families that can receive the program last August, this the payments, adding it would time with the income requireresult in “economic harm to ment under $169,000. taxpayers at a time when they “The second time she can least afford it.” unveiled the program, we still Rhoads and McKevitt diswanted to see documentation agreed, however, believing the that said we could do this prolow participation was more a gram,” McKevitt said. “It took product of the application months for us to get the docuprocess than changes at the mentation, and when we did federal level. it, wasn’t from the Treasury “A lot of people who called Department. It was from outmy office were either very side counsel.” hesitant to provide their Steve Rhoads said he also income or refused to do it,” questioned whether the McKevitt said. “People just money was being used for the felt that the county shouldn’t right purpose. have that information, or “One of the concerns was whatever it may be. People that the money could have just not very willing to been used in a better way,” the Steve RhOAdS are give up their income tax Republican legislator said. returns.” “We weren’t going to stand in county legislator “You had to go through a the way of providing $375 lot of documentation,” checks to those who wanted to apply for them, but it was an onerous pro- Rhoads said. “You had to provide a lot of cess to be able to do it, and most people critical information to the county just to simply didn’t appear to be interested in it.” qualify for $375.” Democratic legislators blamed the The requirements were lowered last month to those making less than $76,050. slowdown on the “willful decision to

e weren’t going to stand in the way of providing $375 checks to those who wanted to apply for them, but it was an onerous process to be able to do it. And most people simply didn’t appear to be interested in it.

essentially mothball this program by refusing to adequately promote it.” But Rhoads points out the program was advertised on the county website, and through a direct mailer to eligible households. “It’s tough,” Rhoads said. “Information was also sent out in email blasts, but ultimately that only works if people read and take a look at it.” Blakeman has yet to share his plans for the remaining federal money, but county legislators urge him to get the ball rolling soon. Any funds not used by 2026 must be returned to Washington. “I want to make sure that people are receiving the money they’re entitled to,” McKevitt said. “But the last thing I want to see is the federal government take the money back.” Democrats want Blakeman to keep the program in place at least through the end of the year, especially since the pool of eligible households grew significant with the income requirements dropping to below $76,050. There are restrictions as to what the county can do with the money — 50 pages of rules, in fact, Rhoads said. But Blakeman could use money to offset taxes, essentially giving homeowners a break there. Rhoads also would like to provide tuition assistance for anyone who lost their job, or students of parents who lost their jobs, to go to Nassau Community College either for job training or to simply qualify for scholarships. “I think there are lots of good the government could do with the money,” McKevitt said. “Whether it’s for infrastructure, whether it’s aid to veterans, I just want to make sure the money is used here and nsot sent back to Washington.”

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Bellmorites are savvy taxpayers Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll greeted Marian Jacobs of Bellmore, Eddie Sisalli of North Bellmore and Paula Lindenberg of East Meadow during a Town of Hempstead Taxpayer Forum. Driscoll explained how residents can lower their property tax bills by applying for tax exemption programs, and also provided an overview of new payment features, paperless billing, payment reminders, tax discounts and changes made to the STAR Program.

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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ANUAL, AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, ELECCIÓN Y REGISTRO DE VOTANTES DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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

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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 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 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 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION, BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public budget hearing of the Bellmore Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, NY, will be held at the Reinhard Early Childhood Center, Bellmore, NY on Tuesday, May 5, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the expenditure of funds for the 2022-2023 school year and the budgeting thereof and for other business as is authorized by the NY State Education Law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an election to fill two (2) vacancies, each for a term of three (3) years, for the office of member of the Board of Education, will be held at the Reinhard Early Childhood Center, Bellmore, NY, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The vote upon the 2022-2023 school year budget will also be held at said annual meeting. Voting shall take place between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2022-2023 may be obtained by any resident of the District during the fourteen (14) days preceding the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, at the schools of the District from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law §495, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Board of Education member must be filed with the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2022. Such nominating petition must state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate, and be signed by at least 25 qualified district voters. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to office. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that personal registration is a prerequisite for voting, and no person will be entitled to vote at such election whose name does not appear upon the register prepared for such election; except that any person, a resident of the District, who is permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections to vote and whose registration is current, shall also be qualified to vote at this election without further registration. Qualified individuals may register from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on days when school is in session at the District Office at 580 Winthrop Ave., Bellmore, NY, except that no registration shall take place less than five (5) days preceding the election, this year no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 12, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the register be filed in the office of the Superintendent of Schools where it shall be open for inspection to any qualified voter of the District and in the District Clerk’s office in the Winthrop Avenue School

from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the five (5) days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that absentee ballots applications for the school district election and budget vote are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections by visiting the NYS Education Department’s website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), the District website, www.bellmoreschools.org , or by contacting the District Clerk by email (ryee@bellmoreschools.or g) or phone (516-679-2910). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 18, 2022. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only from 9:00 to 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by email (ryee@bellmoreschools.or g) or phone (516-679-2910). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 17, 2022 if 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. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Education shall convene a special meeting thereof at the Reinhard Early Childhood Center within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot, for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports for the results of the ballot, and declaring the results of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law Section 2019-a.2-b, at said special meeting of the Board. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that at the annual election of the Bellmore Union Free School District, qualified voters of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District shall vote for the following purposes: a)To vote upon the annual school budget for the 2022-2023 school year, and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes. b)To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. DATED:March 2022 Bellmore, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Randy Yee, District Clerk 129605 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE LA AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y DE LA REUNIÓN ANUAL Y LAS ELECCIONES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR BELLMORE UNION FREE, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Bellmore Union Free, pueblo de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en Reinhard Early Childhood Center, Bellmore, Nueva York, el martes 5 de mayo de 2022 a las 7:30 p. m. para analizar el gasto de los fondos para el año escolar 2022-2023, su correspondiente presupuesto y otros asuntos según la autorización de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se celebrarán elecciones para cubrir dos (2) vacantes, cada una de ellas por un período de tres (3) años para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación en Reinhard Early Childhood Center, Bellmore, Nueva York, el martes 17 de mayo de 2022. La votación del presupuesto del año escolar 2022-2023 también se llevará a cabo en dicha reunión anual. La votación se realizará entre las 6:30 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito podrá obtener una copia de la declaración del monto de dinero que será requerido para el año escolar 2022-2023 durante los catorce (14) días previos a la votación, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en las escuelas del distrito, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, se exige que el distrito adjunte un informe de exención al presupuesto propuesto. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se mostrará el modo en el que el valor total calculado de la lista de cálculos finales que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante el secretario del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del lunes 18 de abril de 2022. La solicitud de nominación debe incluir la residencia de cada suscriptor y el nombre y la residencia del candidato y debe estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito. Los dos candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos serán electos para el cargo. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal es un requisito previo para votar y nadie podrá votar en esta elección si su nombre no aparece en el registro preparado para dicha elección; a excepción de cualquier persona residente del distrito que esté registrada de manera permanente en la Junta de Elecciones del condado de Nassau para votar y cuyo registro esté

vigente, quien también podrá votar en esta elección sin registro adicional. Las personas calificadas podrán registrarse los días en que la escuela esté en sesión desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 3:00 p. m. en la oficina del distrito en 580 Winthrop Ave., Bellmore, Nueva York, pero no se harán registros con menos de cinco (5) días de anticipación a la elección; este año el límite es el 12 de mayo de 2022 a las 3:00 p. m. ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que el registro se presentará en la oficina del superintendente escolar y en la oficina del secretario del distrito en Winthrop Avenue School de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. donde estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la elección, excepto el domingo, y solo con cita previa de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p. m. el sábado anterior a la elección. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia para la elección del distrito escolar y el voto del presupuesto se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta de Electoral de su estado, el cual se puede obtener en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado de Nueva York en (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), el sitio web del distrito, www.bellmoreschools.org o poniéndose en contacto con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (ryee@bellmoreschools.or g) o por teléfono (516-679-2910). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 18 de abril de 2022. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia que estará disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 p. m. del sábado anterior a la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA

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que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, se puede inscribir para votar en la próxima elección del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden obtener un formulario de inscripción comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (ryee@bellmoreschools.or g) o por teléfono (516-679-2910). Los votantes militares que estén debidamente inscritos pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar pidiendo una solicitud en la Secretaría del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal en la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Las boletas electorales militares se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de mayo de 2022 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 17 de mayo de 2022 si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un Formulario de registro para los votantes militares, una Solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación organizará una reunión extraordinaria para tratar este tema en Reinhard Early Childhood Center en un plazo de 24 horas después de la presentación ante el secretario del distrito de un informe por escrito con los resultados de la votación con el objeto de evaluar y tabular estos informes con los resultados de la votación y declarar los resultados de esta; y que la Junta, mediante el presente, se designa a sí misma como el grupo de secretarios encargados de emitir y escrutar los votos conforme a la sección 2019-a.2-b de la Ley de Educación en la reunión extraordinaria de la Junta. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, durante la elección anual del Distrito Escolar Bellmore Union Free, los votantes calificados del

Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias Bellmore-Merrick votarán con los siguientes fines: 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 para los propósitos anteriores. b)Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que se pueda presentar oportunamente en la reunión. FECHA:marzo de 2022 Bellmore, NY POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR BELLMORE UNION FREE Randy Yee, secretario del distrito 129607

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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE VOTO ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK EL AVISO SE HA DADO AQUI que el voto anual de los votantes calificados del BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, el Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo el Martes, el 17 de Mayo de 2022, en los varios lugares de votación designados por el Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore y North Merrick Union Free School Districts, de la siguiente manera: BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en el C.A Reinhard Early Childhood Center, 2750 S. St. Marks Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, , entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en la escuela Norman J. Levy Lakeside, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT en la escuela Newbridge Road, 1601 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, Nueva York, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en la Biblioteca Pública de North Merrick, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. Para los siguientes propósitos: PROPOSICIÓN NUMERO 1- PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO CENTRAL DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de la Escuela Secundaria de Bellmore-Merrick, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado

de Nassau, está autorizada a gastar las sumas Apropriadas del Fondo General de ciento setenta y siete millones ciento seis mil cuatrocientos noventa y nueve dólares ($177,106,499) que se recaudarán a través de dólares de impuestos en los distritos escolares incluidos en el Distrito Central de La Escuela Secundaria después de deducir los fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes de ingresos. PROPOSICIÓN NUMERO 2PROYECTOS DE MEJORA DE CAPITAL SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, está autorizada a gastar la suma de dos millones de dólares ($2,000,000) que representan el saldo de dinero en el Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido en mayo de 2016 para los siguientes propósitos: estacionamiento, canchas de tenis y repavimentación de pistas, reemplazo de azulegos del piso y del techo y renovación de las aulas de ciencias para la familia y el consumidor en las escuelas secundarias Grand Avenue y Merrick Avenue. Dado que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud del presente provienen del Fondo de Reserva de Capital, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles del distrito. Esta Proposición será independiente de la Proposición Núm. 1. Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que el registro se llevará a cabo en los lugares de votación indicados anteriormente por Las Juntas de Registro de los varios distritos componentes de la siguiente manera: la Bellmore Union Free School District en la Oficina del Distrito, Winthrop Avenue School, 580 Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m.; la Merrick Union Free School District en la Oficina Administrativa, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, Nueva York, en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre las horas de 9:30 a.m. y 3:30 p.m.; la North Bellmore Union Free School District en la Oficina Administrativa, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, y todas las escuelas del distrito en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre las horas de 9:00

a.m. y 3:00 p.m.; y la North Merrick Union Free School District en la escuela Harold D. Fayette, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Nueva York, en todos los días escolares del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días antes de la votación entre las 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., y además, el miércoles el 11 de Mayo de 2022, en la Escuela de Fayette D. Harold entre las horas de 4:00 p.m y 8:00 p.m. con el fin de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados con derecho a votar en la reunión de la escuela y la elección para la que dicho registro es preparado, en la forma prevista por la ley. El registro, como así preparado, será archivado en la Oficina del Secretario (District Clerk) en cada uno de los respectivos Distritos Unión Libre como se establece en este aviso y dicho registro sera abierto por inspección en horas razonables hasta cinco (5) días antes de la fecha establecida para votar sobre el presupuesto y la elección del distrito, excepto el domingo, y por cita el sábado anterior de la elección en cada distrito elemental. Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una persona quien es cuidadano de Los Estados Unidos, tenga diez y ocho años de edad y es residente del Distrito Escolar de la Unión en el que se tiene la intención de votar a favor un período de treinta días antes de la elección y esta registrado para votar para la elección dicha tendrá derecho a votar. Una persona debera ser registrada para votar si el o ella han registrado permanente con La Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Nassau (Nassau County Board of Elections) o con La Junta de Registro (Board of Registration) del distrito donde el o ella reside. Solamente las personas que estan registradas tienen el derecho para votar. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que Las Juntas de Registro (Boards of Registration) de las varias escuelas componentes tendran una reunion el 17 de Mayo 2022 durante las horas de votación en los lugares de votación en cada escuela para el propósito de preparer el registro para que las elecciones tendran lugar despues del 17 de Mayo 2022; El Registro incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados de las escuelas, quines se presentáran personalemente para registro; y (2) todos votantes calificados permanente registrados con la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau (Nassau County Board of Elections). Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de presupuestos

que serán requerido para el proximo año escolar y copias de las proposiciónes involucrando gastos y la operación del systema del distrito para el proximo año, se puede obtener por cualquier contribuyente en el districto durante de los catorce dias inmediatamente anteriores del voto anual excepto Sabado, Domingo, o los dias de fiesta, en las oficinas del distrito y cualquier público dentro del distrito y en el sitio web del distrito. Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que pueden aplicar para la votación por ausencia para la elección del districto en la Oficina Del Secretario de Distrito (District Clerk). El secretatio de distrito debe recibir las solicitudes para boletas de voto ausente no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Además, la solicitud debe ser recibida por el secretario de distrito al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto ausente enviada por correo, el secretario de distrito enviará la boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. No se procederá al escrutinio de ninguna boleta de votante ausente a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del secretario de distrito no más tardar que las 5:00 p.m. (hora prevaleciente) el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas que solicitaron una votación por ausencia debe estar disponible para inspección en la Oficina Del Secretario de Distrito (District Clerk) hasta el día de la votación. Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Las formas de registro de votantes militares y las formas de solicitud de boletas militares deben ser recibidas en la oficina del secretario de distrito del distrito escolar no más tarde que a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de Abril de

2022. No se escrutará ninguna boleta militar a menos que (1) se reciba en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y que muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o de un servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso fechado de recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del secretario de distrito no más tarde que las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se asocia a no ser mas tarde del día anterior de la elección. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO El aviso anterior se publicará en los periódicos Herald de Bellmore y Herald de Merrick el Jueves, el 14 de Abril de 2022, el 28 de Abril de 2022 y el 12 de Mayo de 2022. 130596 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTE OF THE BELLMOREMERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual vote of the qualified voters of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the several polling places designated by the Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore, and North Merrick Union Free School Districts, as follows: BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the the C. A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center, 2750 S. St. Marks Ave., Bellmore, New York between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the Norman J. Levy Lakeside School, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, NewYork, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the Newbridge Road School, 1601 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, NewYork, between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the North Merrick Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

For the following purposes: Proposition No. 1 Central High School District Budget RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is authorized to expend the sums in the General Fund Appropriate of one hundred seventy-seven million, one hundred six thousand, four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($177,106,499) to be raised through taxation in the several districts included with the Central High School District after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources. Proposition No. 2 Capital Improvement Projects RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is hereby authorized to expend the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) representing the balance of monies in the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 2016 for the following purposes: parking lot, tennis courts and track resurfacing, floor and ceiling tile replacement and renovation of the family and consumer science classrooms at Grand Avenue and Merrick Avenue Middle Schools. Since the funds to be expended hereunder come from the Capital Reserve Fund approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district. This Proposition shall be independent of Proposition No. 1. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that registration shall be conducted at the several polling places stated above by the Boards of Registration of the several component districts as follows: the Bellmore Union Free School District at the District Office, Winthrop Avenue School, 580 Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore, New York, on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; the Merrick Union Free School District at the Administrative Office, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, New York on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; the North Bellmore Union Free School District at the Administrative Office, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, New York, and all district schools on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.;

and the North Merrick Union Free School District at the Harold D. Fayette School, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, New York, on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and additionally on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Harold D. Fayette School between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters entitled to vote at the school meeting and election for which such register is prepared, in the manner provided by law. The register, as so prepared, will be filed in the office of the clerk at each of the respective Union Free School Districts as set forth in this notice of meeting and such register is to be open for inspection at reasonable times for at least five (5) days prior to the date set for voting on the budget and election, except Sunday, and by appointment on the Saturday prior to the election at each elementary district. AND 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 Union Free School District in which he intends to vote 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 component Union Free School District in which he resides. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Boards of Registration of the several component Union Free School Districts will meet during the hours of voting on May 17, 2022 at the polling places in each of the Union Free School Districts 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 Union Free School Districts, who shall present themselves personally for registration; and (2) all qualified voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) and copies of propositions

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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 ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE DISTRICT CLERK The above notice will be published in the Bellmore Herald and Merrick Herald newspapers on Thursday, April 14, 2022, April 28, 2022 and May 12, 2022. 130594

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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

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BNB BANK, formerly known as THE BRIDGEHAMPTON NATIONAL BANK successor by merger with FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK, successor in interest to MADISON NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff -against- BARRY DAVID COHEN A/K/A BARRY COHEN; JILL DONNA COHEN A/K/A JILL D. COHEN A/K/A JILL COHEN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 18, 2019 and entered on March 19, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at point on the Southerly side of Rebecca Street, distant 317.59 feet Easterly from the extreme end of an arc of a curve connecting the Southerly side of Rebecca Street with the Easterly side of Judith Drive; being a plot 60.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 100.00 feet. Section: 63 Block: 337 Lot: 6 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing

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involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual vote except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at school district offices and any public within the district and on the district’s website. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District. 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 for inspection at the Office of the Clerk until the day of the vote. AND NOTICE IS ALSO 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

mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 2654 REBECCA STREET, BELLMORE, NY Approximate amount of lien $607,993.91 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. This foreclosure sale is subject to a first mortgage in an unknown principal amount. Index Number 16-008771 DAVID W. GRABER, ESQ., Referee CULLEN AND DYKMAN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 44 WALL STREET, New York, NY 10005 {* BELLMORE L*} 131206

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Permissive Referendum Notice is hereby given that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bellmore Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, at a regular business meeting held on the thirteenth day ofApril 2022, duly adopted the following resolution, subject to a permissive referendum. Resolution # 4-22 A resolution authorizing the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bellmore Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York to expend three hundred fifty thousand dollars from the Capital Reserve Fund for any unforeseen expenses due to inflation and Covid for the construction of a training facility on the parcel of land owned by the District on Royal Street. Be it resolved by Board of Fire Commissioners of the Bellmore Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to section 6 - G subdivision 7 of the General Municipal Law, the monies authorized for this expenditure shall be paid from the Capital Reserve Fund. By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Bellmore Fire District. John M. Fabian Secretary April 13, 2022 131288

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Cousins face off at lacrosse game Coming from a lacrosse loving family, Joseph Nicholson of Wantagh and Michael Nicholson of Merrick squared off against each other last week at their middle school lacrosse game. Joseph’s sisters, Julia and Olivia, play varsity lacrosse at Wantagh High School, and Michael’s brother Ryan plays junior varsity lacrosse at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick.

Winthrop Avenue School spreads its roots for Earth Day Students at Winthrop Avenue School in the Bellmore Public School District went green for Earth Day by planting a tree outside the school. A young tree now stands at the front of the Winthrop Avenue building to the north of the main entrance. Students in the Advisory Council helped plant the tree, which was donated by the PTA, by each placing a ceremonial shovel full of dirt around the tree. The tree will be a proud reminder for students to think with nature in mind throughout the year. —Jordan Vallone

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ho’s to blame for New York’s increase in crime, its high taxes and the general feeling of dread many of us feel? It would be wrong to hold state Democratic Party elected officials solely responsible. But to the extent that government is accountable for public safety, setting tax rates and public spending priorities, and the overall order of civil society, you’d have to cast the evil eye at the left. Democrats have controlled the governor’s office and the state senate John and Assembly o’Connell since 2019. They’ve had the majority in the Assembly since 1975. There are now 105 Democrats in the Assembly and only 43 Republicans. The Assembly Speaker, Carl Heastie, is a Democrat. In the state senate, there are 42 Democrats and 20 Republicans, and senate Llader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is a Democrat. Democrats serve as governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller. Both U.S. Senators are Democrats, as are 19 of 27 members of New York’s delegation in the House of Representatives. Given those stats, who else could be

responsible for failing to effectively deal with such quality-of-life issues as shootouts on city streets and incidents like the fight at the Roosevelt Field Mall on May 1, which reporters described as a “large disturbance” and a Twitter user called a “terrifying event.” It’s indisputable that the people in charge have not done nearly enough to help citizens feel secure in their homes, on their streets or at their kitchen tables at taxpreparation and householdbudgeting time. Happily, violent- and property-crime rates in Nassau County are extremely low, especially the further east you go from the Queens border. But that isn’t the case in New York City. CNN reported that Major crimes in New York City "spiked nearly 60 percent in February compared to the same month in 2021. The city recorded a 41 percent increase in overall major crime through the first months of 2022 compared to the same period last year, including a nearly 54 percent increase in robberies, a 56 percent increase in grand larceny incidents, and a 22 percent increase in rape reports.” The state budget is $216.5 billion. New York City’s budget is $98.5 billion. Next to funding pensions, health plans and civil

service compensation packages, New Yorkers want safe streets; clean, violencefree and timely public transportation; only enough taxation to meet voters’ priorities; pure water and properly inspected food establishments; non-ideological public-school curriculums taught by competent, background-checked educators; good parks and infrastructure in good repair. But it is unfair, wrong and too easy to simply blame Democrats. There used to be a saying about the state legislature — which applied to Republicans and Democrats — that it was more likely for Albany’s elected officials to leave office by indictment, arrest or resignation under legal pressure than by losing re-election. The problem isn’t in the parties, but in the system — systemic greed for money, power, celebrity or ego satisfaction. Instead of blaming Democrats, I think it’s the corrupt system of elections and governance that most interferes with effectively addressing our public policy problems. Cynically redrawing election-district borders to favor one party, making it therefore more likely that the majority party remains in power — gerrymandering — is one sign of that systemic corrup-

o matter the systemic corruption, we have the power to make changes.

tion, one that the controlling party has no interest in fixing. The system that permits district attorneys, such as Manhattan’s Alvin Bragg, to decide which felonies and violent misdemeanors are prosecuted is destructive of good community order. The system that releases even violent offenders without bail — euphemistically called “bail reform” by liberal politicians — encourages recurring criminal behavior and makes law-abiding citizens more vulnerable. The illegal system of trading campaign contributions for contract awards is another bastardization of political power. No matter what systemic corruptions exist, citizens still have the power to make changes, if only they vote. Far too many elections are decided by far too few voters as a percentage of those eligible to register and cast ballots. Democracy isn’t about the submission of the minority to the majority. Democracy works when the rate of participation exceeds citizens’ penchant for passivity. In spite of the prevalence of a leftleaning press and social media censorship, in spite of largely party-dominated candidate selections and other obstacles to fair elections, we citizens can rise up — and vote. John O’Connell is a former executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? OConnell11001@yahoo.com.

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hirty years after the fact, I’ve decided to write about a personal time in my life. I’ve been thinking about that: how we tell the stories of our lives, what we include, what we choose to edit out and how powerful it is to share our truths with others. In some ways, that is what I’ve been doing in this space for many years. In addition to commenting on news and community life, I have shared bits and pieces of my family. My kids have grown up and left home and had their own RAnDi kids on this page. I KReiss went through cancer treatment with you. My life has been an open book. Well, perhaps semi-open. After all, I choose what to write about and what to keep to myself. I try to talk about something — an issue, a right of passage, a person in the news — that will resonate with others. Here is today’s story. If you don’t like it, I’m OK with that. Write back if you like. We can have a dialogue. Let’s keep

calm and carry on. In 1992, when my son was 21 and my daughter was 19, I got pregnant, and my husband and I chose to end the pregnancy. I was 45 years old at the time, and for many reasons we decided not to bring another baby into the world. I was able to go to my gynecologist, who performed the procedure in a safe hospital setting. I recovered. No one can presume to know how I felt then or how I feel now about that decision. It was mine and my husband’s to make. We carry the memories and the difficulties of that choice. We have no doubt that we did the right thing for us at that time. The only reason to talk about it now is to support other women’s right to choose. Over the years, in discussions with other people, religious or secular, conservative or liberal, white or Black, it always turns out that many women at the table have had abortions. We keep it private because it’s nobody else’s business. When and if women choose abortion, they should not have to walk by scream-

ing protesters or people carrying posters of mangled baby parts. The same people who lecture about the sanctity of “life” are busy voting down programs for the poor and the disadvantaged, eviscerating funding for mothers and preschoolers and health services in marginalized communities. The hypocrisy is infuriating. People who have money and connections will always be able to get abortions for themselves or their daughters, and that includes members of Congress and the courts. A ban on abortion falls most heavily on the shoulders of the poor and the powerless. We who support a woman’s right to choose would prefer abortions to be legal and safe and private. The morning-after pill is a good alternative, but the antichoice forces are going after that, too, even though it is an efficient way for a woman to make her own decisions about her body and her future. Today, Roe v. Wade is still the law of the land, but a leaked draft decision from the Supreme Court points to a majority vote that could overturn the law. For 50

t always turns out that many women at the table have had abortions. We keep it private.

years, women and men who care about the right to privacy and choice have felt protected, but not secure, with this freedom. I never believed that the right to an abortion would survive without vigilance. I marched on Washington, D.C., with hundreds of thousands of other prochoice Americans in 1992, when George Herbert Walker Bush was in the White House. Factions in Pennsylvania were trying to pass a restrictive abortion law. The vibe from the Supreme Court was troubling. Roe v. Wade was 20 years old that year. I took a train from New York with my mother and my daughter, and we walked by the White House to raise our voices in defense of ourselves and the women to come after us. I never imagined then, and still can barely believe now, that after a 50-year precedent, a conservative majority may toss Roe in the shredder. I marched for choice with my mother and daughter. Now my daughter is marching with her daughter. It is a never-ending fight for women to claim the right to their own bodies and their own destiny. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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fter a recent “meet the candidates” forum for one of the more than 125 education boards in Nassau County, the very people the candidates were soliciting votes from turned to social media to share their views. Their verdict? Some of the “facts” the candidates shared were not facts at all. And at least a few of them came off as illprepared to answer even the most straightforward questions — all while seemingly lacking knowledge of a proposed budget that would spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. It’s true, being a board trustee is not a paid position. Yet it is a volunteer post that comes with immense responsibility. First and foremost, it is an elected position — one with a duty to represent the community, and serve as a watchdog to help ensure that those millions of dollars are spent properly to educate every young person who walks through the door of a district school. “A school board member takes on one of the most important citizen responsibilities: overseeing the education of the community’s youth,” the New York State School Boards Association states on its website. A school board is a “uniquely American institution,” the association adds, which is also how we describe our form of

letters Would Walter Cronkite think Randi is fair? To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Where have you gone, Walter Cronkite?” (April 28-May 4): I noticed a touch of bias that Cronkite himself would not have appreciated. I’m a few years younger than Ms. Kreiss, but I remember him well — “the most trusted man in America.” Ms. Kreiss tells us some of the horrific news of the day, but the only names she mentions are Ron DeSantis, Kevin McCarthy and the state of Florida. A few paragraphs later, she tells us of “fake news” and “The nascent Trump brain.” Are we to assume that in all the broadcasts she viewed that night, there was no mention of inflation, the southern border, violence and crime in the

representative democracy. Both systems need educated people to serve as elected representatives, and an informed electorate to vote intelligently. Just read any of the stories here in the Herald, and you can’t miss how politicized a lot of the banter has become. Mask mandates. Critical race theory. Gender. All have become hot topics, and have shifted conversations away from the usual budgets, capital improvements and administrative issues that typically dominate campaign stump speeches. These issues have pushed more candidates into these races than we’ve seen in the past, but more often than not, these candidates are laser-focused on their favorite issues and not knowledgeable at all when it comes to what, exactly, their duties would be as a trustee. The school boards association enumerates nearly a dozen main responsibilities someone elected to a board should focus on. They include creating a shared vision for the future of education while guiding the school district toward the goal of achieving optimum student performance. Boards also must provide rigorous accountability for students’ results, and support a healthy school district culture centered on work and learning, all while maintaining strong ethical standards. They must also develop a budget and present it to the community, which is what

local school districts — yours included — are doing right now. Boards of education should be filled with effective communicators, consensus builders and decision makers who are both community leaders and team players. Nassau County is blessed to have many such people qualified to take on the role of a trustee. They are elected or not elected for myriad reasons. However, voters should not have to consider whether candidates have enough information to articulate the issues and present accurate information. The key is trust. The community is trusting you to point the school district in the right direction. How does a trustee become informed? Being involved in the school community is a good first step. Be part of a school’s parent association. Volunteer. Attend education board meetings. Read — and even question — the information presented. But knowledge isn’t just reserved for those running for office. It’s up to the voter — you — as well. With the school budget, trustee and special propositions on the ballot on May 17, there are still a few days to become informed. Whether you are stumping for or against your district’s budget to be passed, or just voting in the election, before casting your ballot, know the facts.

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ast week, Politico leaked a shocking (but not surprising) draft outlining the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that made abortion a constitutionally protected right. The overturning of Roe would be a devastating blow to women’s rights, and underscores the crisis America is facing. We are seeing a rapid backslide of democracy, the steady stripping away of rights and an increasingly besieged working and middle class, aided and abetted by the election of Matthew Donald Trump the full-throatadarichev and ed embrace of authoritarianism by the modern Republican Party. We are living in desperate times, and a resurgent far right can only be defeated by an equally powerful liberal movement. All stops must be pulled out to protect democracy and prevent the creep of fascism. Against the backdrop of these developments, liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer recently retired, allowing President Biden to nominate the first black woman, the highly qualified Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the court, and

potentially lock in a liberal spot on the bench for another 30 years. It logically follows, then: If we must do everything we can, why not ask fellow liberal Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor to retire as well? The notion is not radical: Both women have enjoyed over a decade of service on the bench. They can retire with dignity, and can be reappointed to other judicial positions. And while Kagan and Sotomayor are relatively young justices, they are, respectively, the fifth- and third-oldest members of the court. Appointing younger justices would ensure that those seats remain liberal, and judges a decade younger could weather another Republican president. The appointment of two new justices could also serve as an opportunity to nominate those with other backgrounds, such as the first Asian-American or openly gay justice, to the bench. Under normal circumstances, I would not make such a suggestion. But the court’s liberal justices are caught in the crosshairs of circumstance, and must decide what matters more: their careers or democracy’s struggle. If Biden intends to push any more Supreme Court justices through, his window of opportunity is quickly closing.

ppointing younger justices would ensure that the seats remain liberal longer.

Letters streets, Afghanistan, Ukraine, shutting down our pipelines, the confusion and misstatements of President Biden or Vice President Harris, the high cost of fuel, or so many other negative issues that this administration is responsible for? My point is that if you’re going complain about the news, you should at least show both sides. My “side” would suggest that the current administration is destroying this country, and that the great America that Ms. Kreiss and I grew up in no longer exists. JOHn L. SULLIVAn Rockville Centre

What’s Randi’s agenda? To the Editor: Re “Where have you gone, Walter Cronkite?”: Currently, the journalism medium is one small step above politicians for honesty, integrity and believability. And Ms. Kreiss is part of all the misinformation. Walter Cronkite did not have an agenda. He just presented the news. The bill passed in Florida and

The midterm elections are coming up, Republicans are poised to retake the Senate, and at that point any judicial aspirations for the Biden administration would be over. Let’s not forget how Republicans stole a Supreme Court pick and more than 100 other judgeships from President Barack Obama. I don’t expect them to be any kinder to Biden. Still on the fence? Ask yourself, what would a Republican do? Read it here, quote me later: If a Republican wins the presidency in 2024, and if the Senate goes Republican, hard-right Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito will retire no later than mid-2026, allowing two fresh, 40-something conservative crusaders to take their place. This is why Republicans win — because Democrats are timid, while Republicans actually care about power. They will use any Machiavellian trick in the book to get their agenda passed. That’s why Republican state houses get to erase transgender individuals and rewrite history, while Biden has to sit and watch the courts undo his every move. Why Democrats won’t fight as hard for Black and brown, LGBT, Indigenous and poor Americans as hard as Republicans fight for white racists is a question for the philosophers.

While another two liberal justices wouldn’t hurt, the Biden administration must continue filling as many judicial vacancies on lower courts as possible. President Donald Trump left an indelible mark on the American judicial system, making more than 230 judicial appointments during his tenure. If Biden and Democrats at large want to bring the federal judiciary back to some semblance of normalcy, they must continue to confirm judges that will protect minority and voting rights post haste. There is a prescient quote that captures the zeitgeist we find ourselves in: “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” The words are commonly attributed to Theodore Roosevelt. This is Biden’s moment of decision. This is his one opportunity to yank the judiciary back to the middle and shape the Supreme Court in his favor, protecting our rights in the process. Whether he will seize this crucial moment in history and beat back the rising tide of authoritarianism and bigotry, or stand back as reactionary forces take over the country, remains to be seen. Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and the Anton Media Group.

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signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is properly called the Parental Rights in Education law. It prohibits classroom instruction in sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten to third grade. This is not a “Don’t Say Gay” law that targets LGBT people. Why can’t Ms. Kreiss write about both sides of this issue? Perhaps she believes that parents have no right to review what sexual material is being taught to their children. If that’s her opinion, she should say so. Disney had tax breaks for over 50 years, but she didn’t say that. Disney will now be treated the same as any other corporation licensed in Florida, and it’s about time. Treating Disney differently might lead to corruption charges and the appearance of impropriety. Ms. Kreiss wrote that “Israel and Gaza militants were at war.” This isn’t a war. Ukraine and Russia are at war. Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel, and Israel responds by sending airplanes to bomb the source of the rockets. That isn’t a war. That is periodic aggression and harassment. It’s obvious that Ms. Kreiss has an agenda, but she should at least be accurate with her words. SID KRIMSKy West Hempstead

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