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A pig’s tale Howard, a rescued factory farm swine, finds a new home By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
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HowARD, A fActoRY farm pig, was rescued last month by a team of wildlife rehabilitators, including Karenlynn Stracher, of Merrick, and John Debacker, of Bellmore, after he was found stuck behind a fence in Howard Beach, Queens.
What started as a tip from a Facebook group that there was a farm pig severely injured and stuck behind a fence in Queens quickly turned into a late-night rescue operation on June 23, led by Karenlynn Stracher and John Debacker, wildlife rehabilitators from Merrick and Bellmore, respectively. “I was in the supermarket,” Stracher recounted. “My group chat dinged — someone was walking by, heard rustling, got startled but went back to investigate. There was a pig, behind a fence, in Gateway National Park.” Debacker, who is well
known around Bellmore for his work with feral cats, found out about the pig on Facebook, and quickly got in touch with fellow rescuers, including Stracher. The two are friends, and have previously helped wildlife together. By 10:30 p.m., they were involved in a chaotic scene, with a number of people and wildlife rescuers attempting to retrieve a 2-month-old pig from behind a fence in the park. The Gateway National Recreation Area is federal property, and the rescuers were unsure how to get through the fence without damaging it, but eventually, federal police arrived and granted them permission to cut Continued on page 4
Gomez ready to begin tenure as assistant superintendent By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
After undergoing a competitive and rigorous interview process, for mer Wellington C. Mepham High School Principal Eric Gomez began his new job as the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s assistant superintendent for personnel and administration on July 1. The district Board of Education appointed Gomez at its February meeting. Anthony DeMartinis, the former assistant principal at Calhoun High School, will take Gomez’s place as principal at Mepham. Gomez, 48, was born and
raised in Queens, and after earn- for six years. In the fall of 2010 ing a degree in Management at he became the assistant princiSt. John’s University and a mas- pal of Grand Avenue Middle ter’s in secondary School in Bellmoreeducation at Hofstra, Merrick, and was he added a master’s then the assistant in educational leadprincipal of guidership and adminisance at Calhoun for tration from the Colsix years. He has lege of St. Rose. been the principal at Gomez began his Mepham for the last career in education five years. 19 years ago in the Before his career N e w Yo r k C i t y in education, Gomez school system, teachwas in business and Eric Gomez ing business at marketing for 10 Queen’s Vocational years, and his interand Technical High School for a est in human resources and peryear before coming to Baldwin sonnel moved him to apply for High School to teach business the assistant superintendent’s
position. “During my days in marketing, one of the areas that I truly enjoyed was the human resources aspect of the job,” he said. “Whenever we interviewed teachers or new assistant principals or chair people for the district, it was an area that I always enjoyed, because I felt like finding new talent and developing
them. Seeing them grow through the years is very inspirational for me, as a leader and getting into that role now as the assistant superintendent will allow me to do that on a much larger scale.” His experience in both education and business, Gomez said, will help him succeed in his new Continued on page 9
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Competitors lined up for an Independence Day Run on Monday, hosted annually by the Bellmore Striders running club.
Red, white, and run: July 4 race a big success For the first time in two years, the Bellmore Strider’s running club held its annual Independence Day Run on July 4. A hot morning for a run, troves of community members came out to compete in both a 1-mile youth run, and a 4-mile adult run. The runners were separated into 5-year age groups for the 4-mile run, from 13 to 90 and older. At the end of the race, which started on Pettit Avenue, and came to a close on Grand Avenue, the Top 3 overall runners for males and females in each age group were presented awards. Refreshments were distributed to runners before the race, at each mile marker, and at the finish line. Bellmore Striders, which is run by Alex Cuozzo, a 1976 graduate of Wellington C. Mepham High School, has hosted the run for 38 years. The race took a hiatus the last 2 years, amid restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Back and better then ever, Cuozzo said the Striders are looking forward to once again leaving a small impact on the community, and putting together a running program for many years to come. For more on the Striders, visit BellmoreStriders.com. For a full list of winners visit EliteFeats.com, and search Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk.
Above, JordAn dAniel, 27, of Lake Grove crossed the finish line and took first place in his age category. A 4-mile long run for those aged 13 and older, runners made their way towards the finish line on Grand Avenue in Bellmore. in the youth 1-mile run, Alyssa Pistone, far left, crossed the finish line to win the race. the runners heAded down Pettit Avenue after leaving the start line.
Rescued pig ready for life at sanctuary farm one theory. John DiLeonardo, an anthrozoologist and a leader in animal advocacy through the barrier. “Pigs can struggle; they don’t like to be on Long Island, said that the pig was likepicked up,” Stracher said. “I lifted him ly illegally purchased at a live market to straight up — his spine was against my be used in a sacrificial way. Stracher added that this wasn’t the torso. I covered him with a towel, and he first time they had seen an stopped struggling.” animal abused like this. “Between all of us, we resGoats and sheep, among cued the pig,” Debacker said. other farm animals, have “And it was a good thing there been found injured or dead in were so many people there. the past. The pig did try to get away, “There are no live markets but we were able to contain in the five boroughs that are it.” allowed to sell anything but After placing it in a carripoultry,” Stracher said. “So er, Stracher brought the pig where are they coming — now nicknamed Howard, from?” after where he was found — back to her Merrick home. Back in the pink The following morning she Howard is now on the road took him to a veterinarian, to recovery, Stracher said. He where the full extent of the Karenlynn is making great progress, has piglet’s health problems was stracher weight, and is enjoyrevealed. Wildlife rehabilitator gained ing life as a free pig. Pigs are Howard had conjunctivigenerally known to be smart tis, mite bites and a bad skin animals, and Howard quickly infection, which left him bright red instead of light pink. His tail had been proved his intelligence. “It wasn’t until Friday afternoon that severed, 16 ticks were found on his body, and he had two different parasites in his he was free from his carrier,” she said. “Since Friday, he’s learned to trust. He’s gastrointestinal tract. “The thought of anyone hurting this amazing — he is by far the smartest anianimal — or anyone like him — is unfath- mal that I’ve ever had the privilege interacting with.” omable,” Stracher said. The goal, DiLeonardo said, was to get How Howard ended up in a park in Queens is a mystery, but there is at least Howard placed at a sanctuary farm,
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Before rescuers found Howard a new home at a sanctuary farm, he recovered from numerous ailments at Karenlynn Stracher’s home in Merrick. where he could live the rest of his life comfortably. “We want to get him to a vegan animal sanctuary — no petting zoos,” he said. “We’re going to make sure he’s going to a good home where he can get the life he deserves.” “I just want to get him someplace where he can be loved, with other pigs, with humans who will be kind to him,” Stracher added. “That’s really important to me.” The placement process for factory farm pigs like Howard is tricky, and expensive. He was bred to be eaten, and though he weighed just 37 pounds when he was rescued, he will eventually grow to close to 800. A GoFundMe page was established to raise $10,000 to help assist in Howard’s placement at a farm. “These farms have a dowry kind of situation,” Stracher explained. “The money is going in the bank, it’s invested, and goes to cover the lifelong care of the animal.”
Howard can live to be anywhere between 10 to 15 years old, and because he’s a factory farm pig, he may encounter some health complications as he gets older. “He’s not a naturally occurring species,” Stracher added. “He’s bred for food. They have lots of orthopedic problems because the skeleton can’t hold the weight.” After a week, the page had raised sufficient funds, and on July 1, DiLeonardo said that a home had been found for Howard at Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary in upstate Poughquag. Stracher, Debacker and DiLeonardo, who in their work as wildlife advocates have aided animals in need from Manhattan to Montauk, consider Howard’s rescue, recovery and placement a success story. A vegan, DiLeonardo said it is easy to forget where meat comes from. “When pigs are killed and processed into bacon, hotdogs and other animal-derived foods, it can be easy to forget that what you’re eating once had eyes, a heart and feelings, just as we do,” he said. “But pigs like Howard are sensitive, complex individuals — who want to live just as much as you or I.”
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North Bellmore scholars work on their summer smarts The North Bellmore School District recently provided hundreds of students with a wealth of resources to help them keep their minds sharp this summer. About 850 Summer Scholars backpacks were distributed during the first week of vacation. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt said most bags were handed out during a distribution event on June 27 at Martin Avenue Elementary School for students entering grades 1-6. Each backpack included a grade-specific summer bridge activity workbook, two fiction books, two nonfiction books, sight word flashcards for first graders and math flashcards for second through sixth graders, and a parent user guide. If students complete the self-guided activities by the end of the summer, they can turn in a completion form to receive a Summer Scholars
certificate and pencil.The backpacks and resources were funded through a grant. Helping with the distribution of materials were 14 sixth grade student ambassadors from the five elementary schools. Other summer learning opportunities include virtual book clubs, a summer learning website and access to digital subscriptions. “In order to stay connected academically and retain valuable skills over the summer, we have put together a variety of resources and experiences to engage and enrich our learners,” Pollitt said, adding that participants are encouraged to use the resources for 15 minutes a day. “Students will have the opportunity to inquire and reflect, practice and review, as well as challenge themselves with critical and creative thinking tasks.”
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North Bellmore studeNts from grades 1-6 were invited to Martin Avenue Elementary School on June 27 AssistANt superiNteNdeNt for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt was joined by student ambassadors from Saw Mill Road Elementary School James Canner, left, and Kyrk Peponakis, who helped with the backpack distribution.
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Herald sports A salute to champions from 2021-22 By TONY BELLISSIMO
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t was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the top team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. For the full list, visit LIHerald.com/sports.
1. South Side girls cross-country
The South Side girls repeated as Nassau Class II crosscountry champs. In muddy and slippery conditions at Bethpage State Park Oct. 30, South Side had three of the top five finishers and out-legged Calhoun and Manhasset by a considerable margin. Junior Cameron Coletti finished one second under 20 minutes to pace the Cyclones. She was second overall. Freshman Lara Jewett was fourth, and sophomore Claire Bohan finished fifth. Sophomores Kelsie Reinholdt and Morgan McKenna completed its top five.
2. Calhoun boys cross-country
Before the season, Calhoun coach David Hendler and the boys’ cross-country team set their goals for the fall as winning the division, the conference, the county championship and the state qualifier. They put boxes next to each one and would draw a check mark when it was accomplished. After Nov. 6, there were four check marks. Sophomore Logan Schaeffler, senior John Schwab, juniors William Hughes and Gavin Giordano, senior Alexander Rosario and junior Matthew Belmonte helped the Colts capture the Nassau Class A title Oct. 30 at Bethpage State Park.
3. South Side girls soccer
Two dramatic goals in the final 15 minutes Nov. 6 gave South Side a thrilling 2-1 come-from-behind victory over East Islip and its first Long Island girls’ soccer championship since 2014. Senior Anna Pennecke provided the difference by converting her own rebound from close range with 3:58 remaining in the L.I. Class A title game. Junior Maggie Colvin orchestrated the crossing pass that led to
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ANNA PENNECkE, SECONd from right, celebrated South Side’s second goal in the Nassau Class A final with, from left, Reese Haley, Kayla Hubler and Emma Hospodka. the winning goal. The tying goal came from sophomore defender Charley Doreste. The Cyclones were four days removed from capturing their second straight county title and the 28th in program history, beating Manhasset 2-0.
4. Wantagh girls volleyball
Wantagh girls’ volleyball has created a new dynasty. The Warriors captured their third Nassau Class A title in
four years with a four-set triumph over Calhoun Nov. 10, 25-29, 25-15, 25-18, 25-18. Three days later, Wantagh captured the program’s second Long Island title in four years with a 3-1 win over Kings Park to reach the state tournament. Freshman Sadie Reich propelled Wantagh to a repeat county title with 19 kills and 10 digs. Senior Olivia Pugliese registered 18 digs, 12 kills and four blocks. Junior Angelina Bendetti also played a key role.
5. Seaford girls volleyball
After dropping the first two sets of the Nassau Class B finals and nearing the wrong end of a sweep, Seaford won the remaining four points of the third set to seize control of the match against West Hempstead. The Vikings dominated the rest of the way en route to a 22-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-7 victory Nov. 10 to bring home the county title. The comeback was made possible by a team effort led by young hitters Sarah Lochner (sophomore) and Carey-Jean Federico (freshman.) The defense also stepped up big, with junior setter Kailly Nocera registering 21 digs, along with 12 from senior libero Brooke Surace and nine by Nicole Karaman. Senior Alyssa Luisi and freshman Carey-Jean Block chipped in with eight digs apiece.
6. Clarke wrestling (Jordan Soriano)
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WANTAgh PrOvEd BEST Nov. 10 when it defeated Calhoun in four sets to capture the Nassau County Class A girls’ volleyball championship at LIU.
Clarke’s Jordan Soriano culminated his high school wrestling career as a champion and made history in the process. Sorinao delivered Clarke its first state wrestling title in program history with a dominating 10-1 win in the 138-pound finals in the New York state championships against Caleb Sweet of South Seneca on Feb 26. The triumph on the mats at the MVP Arena in Albany capped an emotional five-year career filled where he battled through injuries and a pandemic. “I feel like this has been a long time coming,” Soriano said. “I have been waiting for this moment for a long time and it was finally my time to shine.” Reaching the top of the podium as a senior was achieved in Soriano’s third appearance at the state championships.
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There was no shortage of title celebrations 7. Long Beach wrestling (Dunia Sibomana)
Only 14 years old, Dunia Sibomana has already experienced a life’s worth of tragedy and triumph. On Feb. 26 at Albany’s MVP Arena, the eighth-grader from Long Beach who in 2014 was clinging to life in his homeland of the Congo, in Central Africa, after a group of wild chimpanzees attacked him and two family members, added his name to the New York state wrestling history book when he capped a dominant weekend with a pin of No. 1-seed Ryan Ferrara, of Chenango Forks, in 1 minute, 32 seconds to capture the 102-pound Division I state championship. Sibomana, who was seeded third, won his first three matches in the tournament by a combined score of 35-7. He became the 17th state champ in Long Beach program history. “I really can’t believe it,” said Sibomana, who finished the season with 35 wins in 37 matches. “There was definitely so much competition, and I’m so excited to win.”
8. Baldwin girls basketball
A week after Baldwin squeezed past Syosset for its eighth consecutive county title despite being held to a season-low 31 points, the Lady Bruins didn’t take long to make an offensive statement March 5 as their signature defense gave Longwood fits throughout the Long Island Class AA girls’ basketball championship game. All five Baldwin starters scored in the opening quarter as it exploded for 21 points and led all the way in a convincing 53-32 victory. Sophomore Renelle Grannum scored a gamehigh 16 points, freshman Payton Dulin added 15, and junior Dallysshya Moreno had 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Lady Bruins captured their fifth L.I. crown in 13thyear head coach Tom Catapano’s tenure.
9. Baldwin boys basketball
The March 5 Long Island Class AA boys’ basketball championship against Half Hollow Hills East was extra special for Baldwin senior Jamir Stewart. The third-year varsity player was a sophomore in 2020 when the onset of Covid-19 suddenly canceled the Bruins’ season just days after they captured a county title. Stewart took full advantage of his long-awaited opportunity with 22 points to propel Baldwin to a 79-68 win. Cadeem Ramsay and Joshua Petion both registered 13 points for Baldwin, which trailed 34-33 at halftime. Gerrad Beaubrun added 10 and Jacob Oka had eight as part of its balanced scoring effort.
10. Clarke boys track
In edging North Shore by the miniscule margin to finish second in the four-by-100-meter relay at the Nassau County track and field championships May 23, Clarke’s boys’ had pulled within striking distance of the meet’s leader West Hempstead heading into the day’s last event. Eight points off the lead in team scoring at the sound of the final starter’s gun, Clarke would set a season-best time winning the 4x800 relay in 8:44.72 to move into a tie atop the leader board at 84-all and sidle up to West Hempstead - which finished fifth in the race - as county Class A co-champion, bringing Clarke its first county outdoor title since 1987.
11. West Hempstead boys track
In a season of notable firsts, the West Hempstead boys’ track and field team used season-best performances and a staggering win rate to surmount the odds – and then the winners’ podium – at the Nassau Class A Championships May 23, becoming county co-champion alongside Clarke as West Hempstead won its first-ever outdoor boys’ title. Competing in only 11 of the day’s 18 events, West Hempstead got three first-place finishes from junior newcomer Jurrel Hall, a pair of wins apiece from seniors Jordan DeJesus and Damilola Babalola, and a title-saving fifthplace finish by its 4x800 relay.
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IN tHE 102-pouND Nassau County final, Long Beach’s Dunia Sibomana, right, defeated Massapequa’s Carlos Arango by major decision, winning 14-2. 12. V.S. North boys/girls track
The Valley Stream North track and field team proved the regular season was no fluke. After a 13-0 spring, the boys’ and girls’ teams went on to win the Nassau Class AA titles May 25. Senior Ryan John won the long and triple jumps while placing second in the high jump. Senior Ariana Paul won the 100-meter final and the long jump. The other boy county champ was sophomore Sedgeley Duperval, who won the 200 in 22.65 seconds.
17th come-from-behind win of the season. In Game 2, the Rocks took a different approach and busted out to a rare early lead, scoring 3 runs in the top of the first inning on the way to completing a series sweep with a 9-5 victory at Mitchel Field. Seniors Mimi Bilardello and Adriana Ramirez, the table-setters at the top of the lineup, both had 2 hits, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored as East Rockaway captured its 15th county crown in program history and 12th in the last 17 years under coach Joe Lores.
13. Bellmore-Merrick flag football
16. Calhoun baseball
Flushed from the pocket with her intended target tightly covered by Lynbrook’s defense in the end zone on fourth down, Bellmore-Merrick quarterback Sofia LaSpina had to improvise fast. “There wasn’t much time to think and no room for me to run,” LaSpina said. “I only had one choice.” That option was Gabrielle Hanellin, who took a short pass from LaSpina from the 4-yard line and spun her way over the goal line for the eventual winning touchdown with 4:21 remaining as Bellmore-Merrick captured the inaugural Nassau County girls’ flag football championship with a 12-7 victory May 26. An interception by Bellmore-Merrick’s Adriana Iemma thwarted the Owls’ final possession on a day when both defenses thrived.
14. Mepham softball
In the opening game of the Nassau Class A softball best-of-three championship series, Mepham proved again that no deficit was too large for it to overcome, stunning neighboring Calhoun in walk-off fashion May 27. Then, the following morning, the second-seeded Pirates came out swinging, scoring six times in the top of the first inning and never looking back on the way to capturing a third straight county title with a 10-4 victory in Game 2. They went on to repeat as Long Island champs, led by senior infielders Alanna Morse and Hailey Guerrero, and sophomore pitcher Giselle DeLutri.
15. East Rockaway softball
Keeping with its theme all spring, East Rockaway opened the Nassau Class B softball best-of-3 finals May 27 against defending county champion Oyster Bay with its
Facing elimination for the fourth time in a week and trailing Clarke by two runs before even swinging a bat in the decisive Game 3 of the Nassau Class A baseball championship series June 1, Calhoun put together one of its biggest innings of the season at the perfect time. The topseeded Colts exploded for nine runs on seven hits in the bottom of the second and never looked back on the way to capturing their first county title since 2012 with a 12-6 victory. Senior Alec Edwards singled twice in the inning and drove in a pair of runs, seniors Brian Chin and Andrew Schneir both had two-run hits, and junior Charlie Imhof scored twice and drove in a run. The Colts weren’t done there. They defeated Rocky Point three days later, 8-3, for the Long Island Class A crown.
17. Hewlett boys’ tennis (Stephan Gershfeld)
Stephan Gershfeld’s dream finally came true. The Hewlett junior capped off one of most dominant tennis seasons in school history and became the first male Bulldog in 31 years to win a state singles title after defeating top-seeded Emil Grantcharov of New Rochelle 6-2, 6-2 at the New York State Public High School individual championships in Queens on June 4. Gershfeld has not lost a match in two straight high school seasons entering the tournament and didn’t even drop a set during that time. Last year’s state tourney was canceled because of Covid19. “This is definitely one of the biggest achievements that I’ve reached in my life,” he said. “Ever since seventh grade, this is the one thing that I’ve been wanting to do and this was definitely the goal and the reason I play high school tennis.”
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community update Friday, July 8 Weekly Car Show The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce weekly car show will take place every Friday through Oct. 7. Admission is free for pedestrians, and entry fees for cars is $5 per vehicle. The car show runs from 6 pm to 10 pm, in the Bellmore Long Island Railroad parking lot.
North Bellmore Library Friday Night Concert Join North Bellmore Library on the lawn for the first of the library’s summer music series featuring the American Airpower Museum Concert Band. Starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 Merrick Food Trucks Food Trucks come to Merrick. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce held its first Street Food Sunday Marketplace. The marketplace features many great vendors and food trucks to enjoy your Sundays. This event will continue throughout the summer at the Merrick train station from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at 1 Broadcast Plaza, Merrick.
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Shore Road Students compete at annual Field Day Fifth and sixth graders were divided into teams and set off to the field for games of kickball, tug of war and more. Color-coordinated teammates practiced effective communication while staying active throughout the day.
Monday, July 11 Summer Chess Knights Join the Bellmore Memorial Library at p.m. to play chess against other local chess players this summer. Players of all skill levels are welcome. call the Reference Desk at (516)785-2990.
Tuesday, July 12 Blood Drive The Bellmore Memorial Library and NY Blood Center need your help. Only 2% of those eligible in our community donate blood. Due to the pandemic, blood banks around the country are experiencing massive shortages. Every 2 seconds someone is in need of blood, and your donation can save up to 3 lives. Donations begin at 2:45 p.m Reserve your spot at Bellmore Library. Walk-in donations are acceptable.
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Teen Movie Night at Bellmore Playhouse Theatre Thor: Love and Thunder Popcorn and soda are included with your free ticket to see the latest Marvel movie. This is a drop-off event for incoming students grades 6-12 from Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore, and North Merrick Please register with your home library. For Bellmore residents please register on the library website or call the Reference Desk. Movie starts at 4 p.m.
Penny Lane: A Tribute to the Beatles An Outdoor concert at the North Merrick Public Library. Starts at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13 Ceramic Beach Sign
Join the Bellmore Memorial Library to make this colorful ceramic “beach” sign
and mini mermaid to add to your summer décor! All supplies will be included with the class; the ceramic piece, paints & brushes. The class will start at 6:30 p.m. Register now at
Wednesday, July 20 Natural Body Scrubs and Bath Salts Class At the Bellmore Memorial Library, you will learn how to make an all-natural aromatherapy salt scrub, exfoliating orange cream sugar scrub, calming lavender bath salts, and a detoxifying oatmeal bath soak, and an energizing coffee scrub with demonstrations. Learn how the use of natural products can help soothe, calm or even invigorate your mood as well as improve circulation and the appearance of your skin. Participants will be making and taking home a jar of orange cream hand and body scrub. Participants will
also receive a handout with the 4 other recipes to make at home. The class will start at 6:30p.m
Friday, July 22 Merrick Library Book Discussion: Come Fly The World North Julia Cooke’s intimate storytelling weaves together the real-life stories of a memorable cast of characters, from Lynne Totten, a science major who decided life in a lab was not for her, to Hazel Bowie, one of the relatively few black stewardesses of the era, as they embraced the liberation of their new jet-set life.
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The Bellmore Chamber hosts its weekly car show every Friday. Registration for Nassau County Summer Camps is now open. Summer reading programs are under way at local libraries. Contact yours for more information. The Hempstead Works Career Center is offering summer youth employment opportunities. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosts a Street Food Sunday Marketplace in the Merrick LIRR station.
Mepham’s former principal takes on a new role role. “Learning how to deal with people, especially adults, I think, is a skill that you have to learn immediately and develop as you become a leader in your chosen field,” he said. “I think business really allows you to communicate with people, get to know people, and manage people appropriately. “That’s really the foundation of who I am as a leader now in school,” he went on. “A lot of the experience that I gained in the private sector has helped me tremendously in the field of education. And now in education, (some) of the biggest skills that I have established are communicating, being patient, and being more compassionate and understanding.” Jennifer Carne, the assistant principal at Mepham, said in February that Gomez’s had made an extraordinary impact there. “Not only has he served as an influential instructional leader, but he has also provided tremendous support, particularly to his students and staff and the entire Bellmore-Merrick community,” Carne said. “His dynamic personality and positive energy will be greatly missed at Mepham.” “Mr. Gomez has been a supportive colleague, creative leader, and mentor to many in Bellmore-Merrick,” Superintendent Michael Harrington added. “Eric is kind, generous with his time and studentcentered in his planning. We have been very fortunate to have Gomez’s leadership
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Gomez is excited about his new job as an assistant superintendent in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. in the district for the past 10 years.” Gomez acknowledges that it will be strange to leave Mepham. “The things I’m going to miss the most are seeing the senior students in the hallway, and having daily conversations with teachers and parents,” he said. “It’s going to be tough. But I’m willing to learn my new role and
get accustomed to what I need to do in that role, and ensure that I visit buildings repeatedly and get to know people in different buildings that I haven’t worked in.” Gomez’s goal, he said, is to ensure that the district continues to bring great talent so that students can get the best education possible. “I want to be out and about,” he
said. “I want to talk to teachers, and I want to remain informed about what’s happening from an instructional standpoint, and identify strong teachers to come to the district and then grow with our students and give our students the best education.”
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Art contest highlights water conservation Children across the island showcased their artistic talents to show they care about water conservation by participating in Liberty’s Be Water Wise! Art Contest. The contest required elementary school children to draw or paint a picture and write a description of what water conservation means to them. Students suggested not watering the lawn when it rains, turning the faucets off while brushing your teeth and taking shorter showers. “These are all excellent suggestions that will help conserve water and improve the environment,” Chris Alario, president of Liberty NY Water, said. “I am confident these young conservationists and artists will share their suggestions and use their knowledge to make an impact in the future.” Richard Kern, Liberty New York Water Senior Manager, Production spoke to the second-grade class about additional ways in which they could conserve water and where our drinking water comes from. “What is it doing outside?” he asked, pointing out the window to the falling rain. “The rain fills the aquifers, which is where we get our water from.” All participants from across Long Island received certificates and reusable Liberty water bottles for their efforts and a sampling of their artwork can be seen on the Liberty website at libertyenergyandwater.com. –Jordan Vallone
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Liberty’s art contest allowed for young artists to learn about water conservation.
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“With the additional pressures that households have with these rising prices, we find that families and individuals who may not have needed this assistance in the past find themselves in a situation transportation costs become too much to bear in their overall budget,” Khzouz said. Now they will have a little more help managing myriad day-to-day affairs, such as working multiple jobs and getting their kids to schools. The program seeks to help Nassau’s most vulnerable, who may need transportation assistance for physical and mental health care, or to food pantries and substance abuse clinics. “Anything that affects our communities can be accessed using this tool,” Khzouz said.
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JAck khZOuZ, RighT — chief executive of NICE Bus, unveiled this year’s plan for his Everyone Rides NICE program, which provides free rides for families struggling economically.
By ROBERT TRAVERSO An annual program run by the NICE Bus will provide low- and moderate-income riders a free trip. Inside Nassau County, of course. “Everyone Rides NICE” works by the Nassau InterCounty Express purchasing MetroCards and distributing them to more than 20 social service agencies in Nassau County through the United Way of Long Island. “Every day, riders are depending on a NICE bus to get to and from work, keep an important medical appointment, attend school or vocational training, or shop for their family’s necessities,” said Theresa Regnante, president and chief executive of United Way of Long Island, at a June 29 press conference. The program’s goal is to provide economically disadvantaged families the help they need to get around, taking at least one major cost off their plate — transportation. Transdev, the transit company’s parent, created Everyone Rides NICE in 2015. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $850,000 worth of free MetroCards to participating agencies across the county, according to officials, serving some 2,500 people each year. MetroCards distributed this year provides two free trips anywhere within Nassau. More than 35,000 cards will be delivered through two-dozen social service agencies partnered with United Way. “It is critically important to provide these bus passes for essential transportation to least advantaged individuals and families to ensure that everyone has equal access to our vital public transportation during these challenging times,” Regnante said. Jack Khzouz, NICE’s chief executive, said the program’s goal is to enrich people’s lives by providing the free
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Realtor Nancianne Genduso to debut on television By HANNAH MERWIN Intern
Nancianne Genduso, a realtor at Coldwell Banker in Merrick, will soon be featured on a new season of the TV show The Negotiators, available on Reveel. She was chosen from over 30,000 other real estate agents from across Long Island by Coldwell Banker American Homes. “You get to see all different types of homes throughout the country, see how different states work. It’s exciting,” Genduso said. T he Ne gotiators is Reveel’s first original series based around the real estate industry. The show aims to give the audience a behind the scenes NANcIANNE look at what real estate agents go through every day and show what it takes to make their clients as happy as possible. The show travels across the United States, meeting with top realtors from each state. Genduso has been a real estate agent since 2003, and is a certified negotiating expert. She was contacted last September to be a part of the show and has been working closely with president of Reveel Entertainment, William Cheverie. “This new season is exciting because
we get to experience the different flavors of New York,” Cheverie said. “From high rise condos to the suburbs, to the quaint homes by the beach, New York offers so much more than the lights, sights and sounds of New York City.” Genduso has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1997 and has worked in theatre, film, and television in Los Angeles and New York, and said her background helped her feel more confident in front of the camera. “There were some people who were filming that were nervous, because it’s scripted. But, you know, they give you some leeway,” she explained. “I had some background, so I wasn’t so intimidated by the whole thing.” GENduso She went on to say that she hopes the show can take off, and explained what it took for her to be successful. “I hope I can be that realtor that people see and say ‘Hey, as seen on TV’ — you have to have a lot of patience, tenacity, good follow through, personality,” Genduso said. “I was a division one athlete in college, so a lot of that work ethic and perseverance really helps.” “Everyone ‘knows’ a realtor,” Cheverie said. “But when making the most impor-
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GENduso oN sEt. Genduso was chosen from over 30,000 realtors across Long Island by Coldwell Banker American Homes to be featured tant financial decision of your life, what you need is a negotiator. There are 3 million real estate agents in the U.S., and only 2,000 are chosen to be featured on The Negotiators. They are all Negotiator recognized partners who go above and
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EarliEr this month, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads met with veteran groups to advice them on how to apply for grants that will help them financially.
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Leg. Rhoads meets with veteran groups Legislator Steve Rhoads met with several Bellmore veteran groups at the Bellmore VFW to advise them on how to apply for grants that will help financially. During the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns, many veteran organizations struggled to pay their rent and property taxes. Legislator Rhoads met with these groups help them secure grants from a Nassau County program that now extends to non-profit veterans’ organizations.
“As leaders in government, we must ensure that our veterans are supported and taken care of at home,” said Legislator Rhoads. “From the VFW to the American Legion, these organizations do fantastic work in supporting and providing for our veterans. The least I can do is support these groups and help them financially so that they continue their meaningful work. –Jordan Vallone
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Gas prices are high, so why not stay? Shopping local helps neighbors who may need it By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com
Kitty O’Hara’s. Glorybeezz of Baldwin. Raagini. The Irish Pub. Painting with a Twist. And that’s just in one community, all waiting for customers near and far to walk in and keep their dollars local. In fact, that’s exactly what the Long Island Main Street Alliance hopes neighbors will do this summer, and have joined forces with the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Vision Long Island, and other surrounding chambers of Commerce to promote “stay-cations” this summer. And their first stop? Kitty O’Hara’s. “Between Nassau and Suffolk, our communities have so much to offer, and yet if folks are looking for something to do locally, where VIsION LONg IsLAND director Eric Alexander talked last week outside eRIK MAhLeR would t h e y supporting local businesses. Former President, star t?” asked Baldwin Frank Camarano, president of the Chamber of Nassau Council Commerce of Chambers of Commerce. “Today marks the beginning of chambers working together to bring that information to the masses.” In fact, each of the chambers rely on each other to push through the lingering effects of would-be customers staying home and spending their dollars far away through online ordering houses like Amazon. “Hyper-hyperlocal sharing of events on our websites, social media and local publications … both in print and online, that will evolve over time into something great,” Camarano said. “We learned, the hard way, that if we as a group don’t spear this initiative, who will? Besides, who better to do so than chambers anyway? Let’s all support our communities, while havCourtesy Lisa DelliPizzi ing a lot of fun in the process. Shop and LIsA DeLLIPIzzI, PResIDeNt of the Franklin Square Chamber of play local.” Commerce, left, joined former Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Eric Alexander, Vision Long Island’s director, shared how businesses during president Erik Mahler, Freeport Chamber of Commerce past the coronavirus pandemic relied on by president Lois Howes, and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long locals now need the favor returned. The Island, enjoying some time at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin. seemingly post-Covid world includes high gas prices, supply chain issues, inflation, ing someone out in Ohio or a foreign state,” he said. and worker shortages. “You shop local, and you’re helping your neighbors. “Those have been the challenges to small business, Those are the bartenders, the bosses, the grocery not the lack of consumers.” Alexander said. “So what store stock people. Those are the individuals that all I’m saying is double down on really supporting these live on Long Island and support the local community.” guys — if you want to see them there.” Kitty O’Hara’s, a staple of night life and live music Especially important is supporting fairs and gath- in Baldwin over the past eight years, saw many ups erings, such as the annual Grand Baldwin Festival and downs during the pandemic. Now, it’s dealing that takes place Oct. 1 at the Baldwin Public Library with pandemic fallout. parking lot. “We’re not back to where we were, but we’re “You don’t need to leave Long Island” for the sum- bouncing back,” said Shay Leavy, the establishment’s mer, Alexander said. “You can stay here and do any manager. “Some people, I think, got used to staying at number of things. And, really, they’re more reason- home, and we don’t see them as often as we used to.” ably priced too.” And even for those still uneasy about going out You’re saving a job — maybe a life — by supporting with fear of getting the virus, many businesses have local business, said Erik Mahler, past president of the an answer. Including Kitty O’Hara’s. Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. “We we’re lucky we had the outdoor patio,” Leavy “It’s easy to click and order online, yet you’re help- said. “That helped us quite a lot.”
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stay busy this summer Looking for something to do in the coming months, and don’t want to break the bank paying for gas to get there? Vision Long Island and local chambers of commerce believe there might be something here for you: ■ St. Christopher’s Feast, Baldwin, July 21-24 ■ Grand Baldwin Festival, Baldwin, Oct. 1 ■ Family Street Festival, Bellmore, Sept. 22-25 ■ Summer Concert Series, Village of Cedarhurst, July 5-Aug. 30 ■ Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, East Meadow, Sept. 15-18 ■ Car Show Mondays, Village of East Rockaway, July 11-29 ■ Chamber of Commerce Fall Fair, Franklin Square, Oct. 15 ■ Children’s Bicycle Parade, Glen Cove, July 4 ■ Downtown Sounds, Glen Cove, July 1- Aug. 22 ■ Summer Events lineup, Village of Island Park, July 3–Aug. 24 ■ Arts in the Plaza, Long Beach, every Saturday through Oct. 29 ■ Lynbrook Titans Carnival, Village of Lynbrook, July 7-10 ■ Summer Concert Series, Malverne, July 17- Sept. 2 ■ Chamber of Commerce Street Food Sunday Marketplace, Merrick, all summer ■ St. Rocco Festival, Oyster Bay, July 7-10 ■ Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market, Village of Rockville Centre, every Sunday, ■ Seaford Saturday Nights Summer Kickoff Party, Seaford, June 25 ■ Summer Concert Series, Village of Valley Stream, June 13-Sept. 9
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 7/13/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 517/22. BELLMORE Shannon Motley, Variance, lot area occupied, construct roofed over open porch attached to dwelling., N/s Oak St., 60’ E/o Brook Pl., a/k/a 2279 Oak St. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Bellmore within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 913/Hearing---07132022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 132594 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. VERONICA MEDINA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 21, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 2390-A Bedford Avenue a/k/a 2390A Bedford Avenue, Unit 111, Bellmore, NY 11710. All
that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 56, Block 337 and Lot 361U Condo CA0118 Unit 111 a/k/a Section 56 Block 337 Lot 361 Unit 11 together with an undivided 3.84 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $293,688.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606751/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Giulia Palermo, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 181004-1 132137
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF6. , V. GRZEGORZ BANAS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 9, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF6. is the Plaintiff and GRZEGORZ BANAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 20, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2496 CAMP AVENUE, NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710-3032: Section 56, Block R01, Lot 15: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND
BEING AT BELLMORE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002928/2015. Maria Sideris, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 132123
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank Of New York Mellon as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-FRE1, Plaintiff AGAINST Eduardo Escobedo; Dawn Escobedo a/k/a Dawn M. Escobedo; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 10, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 26, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2553 Washington Boulevard, North Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Bellmore, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 56 Block 478 Lots 63, 64, 65, 66 & 198. Approximate amount of judgment $968,521.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 009598/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian J. Carmody, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 15, 2022 132304 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE Barzola Solutions, LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with the SSNY on 3/31/2022. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 329 S. Oyster Bay RD, #2136, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose 131953 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (i) the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, State of New York (the “Town”), at a meeting held on June 28, 2022, duly adopted the resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, which is not subject to a permissive referendum as provided in Article 7 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Local Finance Law Section 35.00(b)(4), and (ii) the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting the validity of such resolution is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. The Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, New York BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK (THE “TOWN”), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF THE PAYMENT OF A SETTLED CLAIM BY THE TOWN IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: SANDRA ROBERTS and CEDMON ROBERTS v. TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, ET AL. (INDEX NO. 601298/18, SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY), STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $400,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION. Period of probable usefulness: Five (5) years; provided, however, that in the event the total amount of such settled claim and any other similar claims, judgments or awards falling due and being paid in a single fiscal year shall exceed one per centum of the average assessed
Concert series kicking off in North Bellmore The North Bellmore Public Library will soon be having a Friday Night Outdoor Summer Concert Series. The library recommends that guests bring their own chairs and blankets to watch, and it will be accepting non-perishable food donations. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will be canceled — the library’s Facebook page and website will convey this message. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The lineup for concerts are as follows: July 8 – American Airpower Museum Concert Band July 15 – Risky Business July 22 – Drive, A Cars Tribute Band July 29 – Long Island Sound Chorus August 5 – Big Time Trouble Band –Jordan Vallone
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SANDRA ROBERTS and CEDMON ROBERTS v. TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, ET AL. (INDEX NO. 601298/18, SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY). Amount of obligations to be issued: $400,000 serial bonds. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, at Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York. Dated: June 28, 2022 Hempstead, New York 132584
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e may be closer to discovering “what’s out there” than ever before. Or at least we’re heading in that direction, after decades of inaction, cancellation of research projects, and just general disbelief and despair that we’ll find anything at all. Of particular note, the House of Representatives recently recommended that NASA spend $10 million per year for the next two years on the search for what House members called “technosignatures,” more comJAMEs monly known as signals. It BERnstEin radio was the first time in years that government money has been recommended for the search for ET! Also, in May, the House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing — the first such hearing in half a century — on what the U.S. military is now calling “unexplained aerial phenomena,” or UAPs, instead of what used to be called UFOs, unidentified flying objects. The House hearing came after Navy pilots reported as many as 400 sightings of unexplained objects that, the highly
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trained aviators said, performed maneuvers that contradicted accepted knowledge of propulsion, flight control and even physics. A retired Navy lieutenant commander, Alex Dietrich, who said she has little interest in ET or anything like it, found herself in the media glare when, two years ago, she reported that during a routine training mission, she noticed an unusual “churning” of the ocean surface before she saw what she described as a smooth, white, oblong object that looked like a large Tic Tac flying at extraordinarily high speeds. Dietrich said she tried to engage with the object, but was unsuccessful. “It appeared to respond in a way that we didn’t recognize,” she said. “It seemed to lack any visible flight control or means of propulsion.” Dietrich was interviewed by several news organizations. The U.S. Navy didn’t quite say “bunk.” It did, however, say it had no confirmation of alien space ships. But, it added, unexplained events continue to happen. How seriously is this to be taken? According to a number of scientists and lawmakers, very seriously. Ronald S. Moultrie, the Defense Department’s top intelligence official, testified at the Appro-
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hat were once UFOs are now ‘unexplained aerial phenomena.’
millions have been spent and we have yet to bag a single little green fellow. Not a single Martian has said, ‘Take me to your leader,’ and not a single flying saucer has applied for FAA approval.” Bryan may have gotten laughs on the Senate floor, but not from the scientific community — and particularly not from Jill Tarter, a project scientist in the 1992 effort and one of the country’s premier proponents of the search for intelligent life in the cosmos. For those who saw the 1997 film version of Carl Sagan’s 1985 novel “Contact,” Tarter was portrayed by Jody Foster. The $10 million recommended by the House this year is minimal compared with what is needed to find what we want to know. Several private organizations and individuals, including Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen, have donated money to keep the search going. And Tarter, for one, is convinced that someone or something is out there. “So far, we’ve examined in detail one glass of water out of the ocean,” she said in a recent interview. “If your question was, ‘Are there fish in the ocean?’ and you scooped up a glass and you looked in it and you didn’t find a fish, I don’t think you’d conclude that there are no fish in the ocean.” James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.
The Fourth flutters by, and we’re still standing
s the earth shifts underfoot, as the “givens” of our lives unravel and the standards for decent behavior soften, how do we stand our ground? The past weeks have felt particularly destabilizing as summer officially launched, travelers swarmed the roads and airports, Covid continued its spread, and the Jan. 6 congressional committee began in earnest to drop a net on the former president. Then, of course, there’s monkeypox. RAnDi But I’m not KREiss here to sound more alarms. On this post-Fourth, early-summer week I offer some thoughts on saving our sanity in this season, and finding higher ground from which to survey our lives. Perhaps sanity is a reach. Perhaps we can connect with one another in meaningful ways, and accept our current communal stress as a survivable and transitory experience. On June 28, a senior aide to Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, swore to tell the truth at a sur-
prise convening of the Jan. 6 committee, which is investigating the attempted coup at the Capitol. (It still shocks me to write those words). The aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, testified about the former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. She seemed forthright, and her testimony about Trump’s rages and his desire to storm the Capitol along with his gun-toting supporters was disturbing. No, disturbing doesn’t adequately describe the feeling of knowing that a president was running riot with the law, historic precedent, and basic human decency. We knew this, but it was astonishing to hear the words. Hutchinson said he threw food at the wall. She described a cesspool of foul-mouthed American politicians running the government in a frenzy of self-interest and a unique lust for power. Ordinary people like me must wait and see, now, if her testimony holds up, if others testify, if the Justice Department steps in, if Trump, in a moment of contrition (and fear of indictment) steps back from public life. That would not discourage his millions of followers, but it would be a start on the
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road to political equilibrium. It won’t happen, but maybe it will. That’s how things roll these days. Hutchinson was Tuesday. Then, on Friday, the Fourth of July weekend launched, and travel-hungry Americans hit the road. Planes flew, and many were canceled. The roads were jammed. No way of knowing if the person sitting next to you in the roadside diner had tested positive for Covid that morning. If you sat in a field, or near a harbor, or even in front of your TV as the fireworks burst in air, what did you feel? Will the red, white and blue always signal a love of democracy? Will this political rancor subside? Will justice prevail, or are those just words we have come to believe in our lifetime? My thought is that we have reserves of greatness yet to tap. My thought is that reason will win the day. I think that, but I’m not as sure as I once was. The other stuff unsettling us, the delays and the indifferent service and the absent employees and the supply shortages and the alarming inflation and the continuing concern about getting sick in the
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wrong place or the wrong time, these are all real, but they will resolve in time. Every newspaper and magazine I pick up has articles about easing anxiety. Start meditating. Walk 30 minutes a day, try hot yoga, have a bedtime routine. Whatever you do, don’t look at any screens in bed. Ha! Don’t watch disturbing television, like Don Winslow’s action movies, before sleep. Ha! Eat healthy. Ha! Wear a mask. Well, I do, but nobody else does. It’s just going to be a slog, and we can do it. I have kids down with Covid and grandkids rafting someplace called the River of No Return. We have tickets for a flight that is unlikely to go. You know, we must deal with all of it as best we can, and not burden ourselves with guilt if we don’t meditate and are freaking out and want to just let it rip. The greatest concern is that we, as Americans, find our way back together again. Other generations have had crises of faith. This is our moment. I don’t pray, but if I did — and I might — I would pray for peace of mind, for you, for me, and for our fellow and sister travelers. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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t has been called both the physical and symbolic heart of our democracy, located within the very walls where our elected representatives in Washington make our country’s most important decisions. The Capitol Rotunda is an impressive room, even by today’s standards. Its dome looms some 50 feet above, its array of windows cascading light on the history represented below. Massive paintings adorn the circular walls of the rotunda space, depicting the early years of our country, including four created by the “painter of the Revolution,” John Trumbull. Probably his most famous is “Declaration of Independence,” first hung in the rotunda in 1817 — decades before construction in this part of the Capitol building would be completed. Trumbull traveled to Independence Hall in Philadelphia to capture the room where the Continental Congress met ahead of the American Revolution. He met many of the Founding Fathers who put their freedoms — and lives — on the line by affixing their name to a document King George III considered nothing short of treason. It’s a work of art that is still instantly recognized by just about any American, even two centuries later. But while it’s intended to depict a historical event, the truth is, Trumbull’s painting is not exactly historically accurate. For one thing, he included just 42 of the signers. There were 56. And while seeing everyone in the same room at once to
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letters A queen? No, but more British culture! To the Editor: We read Randi Kreiss’s “Is our democracy becoming a royal pain?” (June 16-22). Wonderfully entertaining and, unfortunately, spot-on about the state of America’s politics. I’m recovering from knee-replacement surgery and have plenty of time to catch up on those shows my wife and I DVR’ed. We, too, love “Midsomer Murders” and the authenticity of British actors. Another alltime favorite of ours is “Endeavor”; we’re very excited about the new series coming sooner or later. Thanks also to Randi for her World War II British and Northern Ireland reading suggestions. I’m looking forward to checking them out of the Long Beach library ASAP. LARRY FELDMAN Long Beach
declare independence is riveting, that’s not actually how it happened. Signers came and went over a period of days, shrouded in secrecy, to sign the document. There were likely never more than a few people in the room with the Declaration of Independence before its delivery to England. But we’re splitting hairs. What truly matters is something Trumbull could never capture with his paintbrush: true Americanism. England was the most powerful country — the most powerful empire — on the face of the planet when the wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Yet these 56 men, representing the 13 Colonies, believed freedom could defeat that power, and that these lands on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean could indeed be free. We refer to America as “the great experiment” — can people truly rule themselves? And while it’s no longer the only democracy, it remains one of the oldest. But longevity is not without its pitfalls. For one, the very spirit that brought these brave people together in the first place can fade. President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said that “freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men, and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” The Fourth of July isn’t just about fireworks and waving the American flag, but about refreshing what freedom truly
means, so that we can continue earning it every day. No one born, raised and living in America has known anything but freedom, and because of that, we can take that freedom for granted. When true threats to our democracy materialize, we may brush them off as inconsequential. But they are not inconsequential. And we have a duty as Americans not only to remember what freedom and democracy are, but also to live them, and to lead by example. That means allowing for diversity in thoughts and opinions. That means checking oppression at the door. That means treating everyone the same way you would want to be treated. The strength of America is not a piece of parchment carried on a ship across the Atlantic, but rather the people to which it granted freedom and independence, now nearly 250 years later. Something John Trumbull certainly understood by not depicting what actually happened in Philadelphia in 1776, but instead capturing what that moment truly represented: governing together, and governing one another, always putting ourselves in the place of those we lead. James Bryce, a former British ambassador to the United States, said it best in a 1909 speech he delivered to a conference at Mohonk Lake in Ulster County: “Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous, as well as strong.”
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ssues of life and death, liberty, justice and freedom call for citizen involvement. We should have strong opinions about such topics. Apathy destroys more democracies than tanks do. But while civic participation is necessary, the U.S. has become more polarized, more confrontational and less able to reach consensus on major policy questions. Even simple respect for one another is getting hard to come by. A perfect example is the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to JOHN overturn the court’s 1973 deciO’CONNELL sion in Roe v. Wade. To many, the Supreme Court has become a malignant danger to America now that its majority leans toward originalism, though many of the same people thought the court was perfectly principled when it sided with progressives. While some Americans believe that sending the issue of abortion back to each state’s legislators — women and men elected by the citizens of each district in their state — ought to be celebrated as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, others think that overturning Roe is an attack on women, on privacy
rights and, as President Biden called it, “a tragic error.” Some of the most furious critics of the court’s ruling believe that “birthing people” have an absolute right to terminate a pregnancy. To argue otherwise, they say, is a patronizing, misogynistic assault on women. Six unelected judges shouldn’t interfere with a woman’s “right to choose,” they say, though it was fine to have a majority of unelected judges side with the far left in Roe, Casey (a later, related case) and other decisions for decades. Because the justices ruled against her preference, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, claims the court has “lost legitimacy.” She wants to “pack” it with additional Biden-nominated justices. Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, promised that women would “defy” the ruling. The reversal of Roe is just the most recent cause for extreme reactions. The House of Representatives’ prejudiced Jan. 6 committee, operating without cross-examination of witnesses, has roused hyper reactions on the right. Covid vaccination and mask requirements provoked folks on both sides to confront others, sometimes even physically. Many Americans are angry over social media censorship, while others are mad that the social media don’t limit
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speech more aggressively. The Biden administration’s implicit invitation and acceptance of millions of migrants entering the U.S. from Mexico with no effective controls, notwithstanding strict immigration laws, drives many citizens nuts. Others welcome this border breakdown, whether in the name of hospitality, charity, cheap labor or potential political advantage. So there are a lot of important issues currently provoking extreme reactions. And there are more ways than ever to proclaim our opinions. Social media triggers the brilliant and the intellectually immature alike, and enables selfexpression, including radical opinions, incitement, the intentional or ignorant spreading of misinformation, political and organizational propaganda, or just wacky, narcissistic stupidity. There is, of course, a big difference between the enthusiastic exercise of our constitutionally protected freedoms of speech and assembly and the violent assaults, looting and arson that marked recent “mostly peaceful protests.” Marching in solidarity for legitimate rights isn’t the same as throwing fake blood on adoption- and pregnancy-counseling centers and setting one on fire. There’s a distinction between opinions based on sincerely held beliefs and radical acts of vio-
he court agrees that it has no right to decide what women may do with their bodies.
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lence designed to crush those who hold those beliefs. There’s a world of difference between disagreeing with court opinions and attempting to assassinate a justice. Courts aren’t legislatures. The three dissenting justices “do not make a serious effort to dispute the points the majority makes about the legal basis for Roe in the first instance,” wrote Carrie Campbell Severino, the president of the Judicial Crisis Network. “Their argument amounts to an appeal to uphold the court’s protracted acts of judicial fiat on the subject of abortion because they like the outcome of those precedents as a matter of policy. Such brazen melding of policy preferences with constitutional interpretation undermines the rule of law.” I think the court actually agrees with those who say the justices have no right to decide what women may do with their bodies. Writing for the majority, Justice Samuel Alito said: “Roe was on a collision course with the Constitution from the day it was decided, Casey perpetuated its errors, and those errors do not concern some arcane corner of the law of little importance to the American people. Rather, wielding nothing but raw judicial power … the Court usurped the power to address a question of profound moral and social importance that the Constitution unequivocally leaves for the people.” John O’Connell is a former executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? OConnell11001@yahoo.com.
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