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Democratic Club advocates for stricter gun laws

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

The Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club took a strong stance against gun violence at a rally on June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day. At the Merrick Long Island Rail Road Station, marchers gathered to protest what they consider lax gun laws, and to demand action from government officials who have the power to enforce change at the national level.

“We’re here for some basic messages,” Dave Denenberg, a former Nassau County legisla-

tor, said. “We’re worried about the future, and we’re worried about our kids’ future.”

According to a flyer distributed by the club, there have been 377 school shootings in the United States since the one in Columbine, Colorado, in 1999. The country with the second highest total is Mexico, with eight. Guns killed some 48,000 Americans last year, and on average, 400,000 guns are stolen from gun owners every year.

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Honoring the legacy of Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

When Rabbi Emeritus Charles A. Klein retired from the Merrick Jewish Centre in October 2021, after 43 years with the congregation, a legacy fund was created in the name of Klein and his wifwe, Betty, to honor their service to the Merrick and Bellmore Jewish community. The fund has helped the synagogue create educational avenues for MJC congregants young and old.

The synagogue welcomed Dr. Stephen Berk, an esteemed historian and scholar recognized for his expertise in modern Jewish history and the Holocaust, as

a speaker for the inaugural event of the Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein Legacy Fund on June 1.

Berk, a professor at Union College in Schenectady, discussed “The Imperfect Miracle: Israel at the Crossroads,” in honor of the country’s 75th anniversary. In a thought-provoking presentation, he addressed the current challenges Israel faces, as well as its past and future.

Joanne Skop, a chair of the MJC’s Lifelong Learning Committee, helped organize the evening, along with Co-chair Steven Greenfield.

“He’s riveting,” Skop said of Berk. “There’s something in the

way he speaks that just makes you want to listen to him.”

At last week’s event, Rabbi Joshua Dorsch, the congregation’s new spiritual leader, who joined the MJC last summer, said the legacy of the Kleins has meant a lot to him personally, and to the synagogue as a whole.

“I can’t think of a more fitting way to leave a legacy than to create a fund in perpetuity — an endowed fund to ensure that this community, on a regular basis, has the opportunity to be inspired with some of the best and brightest educational and cultural experiences,” Dorsch said. “I can’t think of a more fitting lecturer that Dr. Stephen

Berk.”

Nearly 20 years ago, the Kleins had the opportunity to travel to Eastern Europe with Berk, and learn about the history of several countries through the eyes of an expert. Both Charles and Betty spoke highly of the experience, and said they were overwhelmingly grateful that he could be the first speaker

for their fund.

Klein said that when Israel celebrated its 75th anniversary on the holiday Yom Ha’atzmaut in April, he tried to put into words what the milestone meant to him. “In a time when Israel’s imperfections are so visible, and when the society is so torn by eternal political strife, I wanted

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BEllmoRE-mERRiCk DEmoCRATiC Club protested gun violence on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, advocating for stricter laws, universal background checks, and banning assault weapons.

Historian speaks at first Klein Fund event

to talk about the place I love,” he said. “Like Steve (Berk), I was born in Brooklyn, but I was reborn in Israel — over and over again.

“I am thankful for what we call the imperfect miracle — our miracle, the miracle and restoration of a Jewish state,” Klein added. “Israel is, in my view, the greatest story of human rebirth in history. We love it. We do, we will — with its imperfections, with everything that we know about it, because we can love and cherish and treasure the imperfect, because we know how to do that. We do it every day in life.”

Berk detailed for the audience how Israel came to be, after Jews realized there was no longer a safe place for them to live in Europe in the late 1800s. He emphasized repeatedly that society “cannot explain the present by the present.”

Though Israel emerged as a relatively liberal, democratic country, Berk reminded the crowd that in its past, there was talk of making it a socialist, Marxist country. An issue the country now faces is balancing its secular nature against an extremely conservative Orthodox sect of Judaism, which opposes progressive

thoughts, actions and policies.

Berk didn’t shy away from freighted topics such as Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians — particularly in the Gaza strip, where Israelis and Palestinians have been killed. The polarizing events have captivated audiences worldwide, and created a yawning divide.

“I told the students in my Middle Eastern history class, the Arabs have a legitimate claim to that land,” Berk said. “We would be insensitive — stupid — not to acknowledge this. From the seventh century on, the Arabs were a vast majority in that land — but we, too, have a claim to that land.”

Berk said he felt that some media reports on the conflict are biased, because no one — including the Israeli Defense Forces — wants to see innocent people die. “But look seriously at that,” he said. “Who began the shelling of Israel, the indiscriminate shelling of Israel? Islamic Jihad did.”

Ultimately, Berk said, he believes that a two-state solution is necessary to resolve the conflict, but that is something that has been tried, and has failed, in the past — and it may be hard to predict if, and when, such a resolution might succeed.

Israel’s 75th anniversary, Berk said, cel-

ebrates the resiliency of the Jewish people and the wonderful history of the country, which is modern, technologically advanced, and contributes to global markets. “The creation of the State of Israel, and the support given by the American

Jewish community to the State of Israel since 1948, and before 1948, before there was an Israel,” he said, “testifies to the fact that we are not fossils — that it truly can be said of us, the Jewish people are still alive.

Jordan Vallone/Herald Dr. Stephen Berk, a historian and scholar recognized for his expertise in modern Jewish history, spoke about the 75th anniversary of Israel at the Merrick Jewish Centre’s inaugural event for the Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein Legacy Fund on June 1.

israel is, in my view, the greatest story of human rebirth in history.

CharleS a. klein Rabbi Emeritus, Merrick Jewish Centre

Preserving the Bedell Dairy Farm property Community

rallies together for landmark preservation status

for historic farmhouse

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

For several months, the Historical Society of the Merricks has been actively campaigning for the preservation of a rich piece of history off Meadowbrook Road: the Bedell Dairy Farm property, which has not only a historic farmhouse on it, but an original milk house — one of the last of its kind in Nassau County.

In December of last year, the Historical Society submitted an application to the Town of Hempstead’s Landmark Preservation Commission, with the hopes that the home and its history could officially be protected. A developer, Golden Kastle Homes, owns and maintains the property, and there is a proposal in the works to turn the Bedell Farm into a living complex with three new homes.

The property is located at 1685 Meadowbrook Road, right next to the North Merrick Public Library. The proposal to turn it into a living complex poses some issues, as the North Merrick Fire Department has said it may be unable to access the home planed to be set furthest back on the property.

A letter to the developer from the fire department that was shared with the Herald reads: “The North Merrick Fire Department cannot guarantee that they would be able to access the property you plan to construct and develop ... the materials you provided indicate proposed plans and measurements which the Fire District apparatus may not be able to navigate during an emergency situation.”

If landmark status is obtained, the Historical Society would like to see the home restored. There is potential for the home to be come a cultural and historic site in the hamlet, to be used for educational purposes in conjunction with the library.

The Bedell Family

The last name Bedell has a rich history on the South Shore of Long Island.

More recent lineage of the Bedell family traces back to Freeport, where Charles Bedell started and ran a wellknown dairy business, Atlantic Dairy in the 1800s. The location of the farm was likely somewhere along Atlantic Avenue in Freeport.

A town over, those familiar with Bellmore’s history may be aware that there is another Bedell House on S. Saint Mark’s Place, which has landmark status. According to the Town of Hempstead: “The Bedells were among the first settlers of the Bellmore area and descendants of the family lived in the house from 1689 until 1950.”

Charles Bedell had three sons, and his oldest, Henry, moved to Merrick sometime near the turn of the century. The farmhouse was built in 1907.

Henry’s son, Bob Bedell, who lived in the house after his father, died in the 2007 at 93.

Visions for the property

David Griffin, an architectural historian consultant, has long had an interest in preserving buildings on Long Island.

“I do writing and research regarding mostly colonial period built works, and I started to get involved with a group of history minded people,” Griffin said, “and we talk about possible projects that need our cause, possibly our help, to save or restore.”

In the past, Griffin said he’s worked on projects in Jer-

icho and Oyster Bay, researching and preserving colonial era homes. The group Griffin works with does not have an official name, rather, he said it’s a group of like-minded, history-minded people. Someone he works with in the group informed him about the situation in North Merrick with the Bedell Property.

Griffin created a short architectural analysis of what the Bedell farm could become, if landmark status is acquired, by connecting it to the library property. By removing the fencing in between the home and library, a new, green space would be created that would signify the importance of the house in the history of North Merrick. Griffin said development and the threat it poses to historic buildings is a problem, and its happening everywhere.

The architecture rendering says: “The restored farmhouse would become another usable building with a farmhouse garden behind, reminiscent of its former agrarian days. It could be a very beautiful spot, a place to cherish.”

“I think North Merrick has an opportunity to get a glimpse into its agrarian past, when farms were the norm and covered the landscape,” Griffin said. “It will provide an opportunity for open space that’s rooted in history.”

Community support

The house is just over 100 years old, but is without electricity and running water, and has been boarded up due to vandalism over the years. John Pinto, president of the Historical Society in Merricks had said their efforts for landmark status were going well, but now there are talks that the house is inhabitable.

“A letter from the building department kind of railroaded us off track a little bit because they’re claiming

ThE BEDELL

FAmiLy has a long history in the Town of Hempstead, and was involved for many years in the dairy farming industry. The property, located in North Merrick, has what is believed to be one of the last remaining milk houses in Nassau County.

that the house is inhabitable in the condition that it’s in,” he said at a recent historical society meeting. “What we believe is its not to the point of demolition.”

What the Historical Society of the Merricks is asking for is support for their efforts, and two key, upcoming meetings may decide the fate of the home and the property. There is a meeting scheduled with the Nassau County Planning Commission on June 15 at 10 a.m., and a meeting with the Town’s Landmark Preservation Commission on June 20 at 6 p.m. For more on the house and the landmark status efforts, visit the Historical Society’s Facebook page, @MerrickHistory.

The Merrick community, and surrounding towns, have voiced their support for the preservation of the Bedell House. A letter the Freeport Historical Society and Museum says, “In the years prior to World War II, much of this township was agrarian and the Bedell family was very involved with different aspects of farming … the (Bedell property), containing a vintage farmhouse and milk house, is one of the very few examples left that stand evidence of the rural past of the Town of Hempstead.”

Photos courtesy Historical Society of the Merricks ThE hisTORiCAL sOCiETy of the Merricks, along with community support from surrounding towns, has been actively working towards obtaining landmark status for the Bedell Dairy Farm property, which has a historic farmhouse and milk house.

it will provide an opportunity for open space that’s rooted in history.

DAViD GRiFFiN

Architectural historian consultant

Marchers oppose gun violence, seek change

year alone.

“The Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club and residents of the 4th Congressional District call upon Congressman (Anthony) D’Esposito to write sensible gun legislation that protects our children and allows law enforcement to keep weapons of war off our streets,” the flyer read.

In a statement to the Herald, a spokesman from D’Esposito’s office said, “Congressman D’Esposito has spent his career combating gun crime as both an NYPD detective where he worked to remove illegal firearms from the streets, and as a member of Congress where he continues to advocate for enhanced law enforcement collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to tackle gun crime.”

D’Esposito’s office also shared a letter with the Herald that the congressman sent to Steven Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Washington, in which D’Esposito asked the ATF to devote more resources to Long Island to combat gun smuggling. The letter stated that last year, two people from Georgia were arrested

for trafficking more than 25 guns into Nassau County.

“Gun trafficking into Long Island is detrimental to our communities and we do everything in our power to ensure that local law enforcement agencies are empowered with the resources and tools they need to keep our communities safe,” D’Esposito wrote. “… I am asking that you enhance your collaboration with local law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations and combat gun trafficking.”

Protesters marched along Sunrise Highway, displaying signs to hundreds of commuters that read “Ban assault weapons” and “I can’t believe I have to make a sign pleading to value lives over guns.”

Denenberg said that what the club is advocating for is universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons.

Mike Reid, former chief of staff for former State Sen. John Brooks, has had a long career as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic in New York City. “I’ve seen what gun violence does firsthand,” Reid said at the rally. “When we talk about having boots on the ground and having a realtime knowledge, I’m the person who’s actually seen what guns do to people.”

Reid, a Democrat, is currently running for receiver of taxes for the Town of Hempstead.

“We’re all about gun safety — we’re all about common-sense gun laws,” Reid said. “This is not about taking anybody’s Second Amendment rights away. This is not about taking everybody’s guns away. This is making sure that if you own a gun, that you use it responsibly. If you own a gun, it should be a gun that you can use in a responsible manner.”

Speaking of weapons such as semiautomatic AR-15-style rifles, which have gained infamy because of their use in high-profile mass shootings, Reid said that they don’t belong in homes.

“Those are weapons of war,” he said. “They were designed to kill people. We do not need weapons of war in our commu-

nities.”

Democratic Club President Claudia Borecky emphasized the seriousness of gun violence. “Gun violence is the number one cause of death of children and teens in this country,” she said. “More so than car accidents, more so than cancer.”

Denenberg said that police officers don’t want to be in the middle of active shooter situations, facing deadly weapons. “I’ve never met a police officer that doesn’t want assault weapons off the street,” he said. “Why do they have to run into buildings and worry about assault weapons or semiautomatic weapons? It’s ridiculous. Let’s get them off the street.”

“Nassau County is probably the safest suburban community in the world,” Reid said. “We have a wonderful police department — they do a great job. I’ve worked side by side with these men my entire life.

“But we have a problem out there — the problem can be solved,” he added. “But we’re not going to solve the problem without folks like you doing what you’re doing today, standing up, speaking for yourselves — speaking for your rights, and making sure that we have safe communities. Keep up on the good fight.”

Jordan Vallone/Herald Protesters lined sunrise Highway in Merrick on June 2, waving signs at hundreds of commuters.

g un violence is the number one cause of death of children and teens in this country.

Claudia BoreCky President, Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club

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Manson magic leads Calhoun girls track

By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com

Calhoun’s Sara Manson will be a busy girl at the New York State outdoor track and field championships this weekend.

Despite the Section 8 State Qualifier being interrupted one day by rain, Manson earned a spot in four different categories at North Shore High School last Saturday with victories in the long and triple jumps and as a member of the 4x100 relay team. She also finished second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time that was good enough to qualify.

The senior will make the trip to Middletown High School along with relay teammates Julia Baguiao, Yolina Bastien and Sophia Hines, who will also represent the Colts in the triple jump after finishing just behind Manson in that thrilling final.

Manson qualified for states in both jumping events last year.

“I’ve been doing this since 2008, and I’ve never seen a state qualifying meet like this,” coach Joe Migliano said. “Nassau County jumps are the most competitive it’s ever been. There were four girls jumping in the triple that were top 15 in New York State. It was really cool to watch.”

The triple jump final came down to the final turns. Hines temporarily took the lead on her fifth attempt with a leap of 37 feet, 9.75 inches while Manson fouled to stay at 37-07.75. But Hines fouled on her last try, while Manson recorded a jump of 38-02.75 to win the event.

“Sara is a competitor,” Migliano said. “She hates losing more than she loves winning, and she wasn’t going to let anyone beat her ever. Doesn’t matter if it’s her sister or a teammate.”

Manson was also battling shin splints in the long jump final and struggled out of the gate, going from a distance of 17-01.50 in her first attempt to 15-10 in her third. But she willed her way to a leap of 18-00.75 on her fourth try and that distance held up.

The 4x100 relay team posted a time of 49.47 seconds, less than a minute better than Uniondale. Manson finished the hurdles with a time of 15.15, .32 seconds behind Uniondale’s Chica Akazi.

Calhoun’s spring team had another undefeated regular season to run its winning streak to 90. The Colts went on to finish second at the Class AA championships on May 23, 17 points behind host Valley Stream North.

Hines, a junior, finished second in the 200meter dash at the counties, .02 seconds behind Baguiao, and third in the triple jump.

A pair of sophomores also impressed at counties. Brooke Cancellarich placed third in the 100meter hurdles and did the same at the state qualifier with a time of 15.68, just missing her season best output. Kaitlyn Stibritz had season-best times in the 2,000 steeplechase (7:45) and the 3,000-meter run (11:11.44).

In the field events, senior Aleyna Ozay was second in AA in the high jump after clearing 4-8 and Bastien was third in the long jump with a distance of 17-1.75.

SeNIoR SARA MANSoN has enjoyed a dominant spring for the Colts and is headed back to the state meet after leading them to an unbeaten regular season.

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Larceny

■ A woman in North Bellmore reported that her car’s catalytic converter was stolen on May 21.

■ On Northridge Avenue in North Merrick, a man reported that his cell phone was stolen from his parked vehicle on May 24.

■ A North Massapequa woman report-

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ed that her catalytic converter was stolen while parked on North Broadway on May 24.

■ On Gerose Court in East Meadow, an individual reported that their leaf blower was stolen on May 25.

■ On May 27, a man reported that his key fob was stolen from his vehicle while parked on Barrie Avenue.

■ On Raspberry Lane in Levittown, a

man reported that various items were stolen from his vehicle on May 30.

Arrests

■ Erika Alvarez Naranjo, 29, and Domenica Alvarez Naranjo, 20, both from Massapequa, were arrested on May 27 for allegedly shoplifting from Macy’s on Old Country Road in East Garden City.

■ Consuela M. Barbetta, 38, of North Bellmore, was arrested on May 30 for alleged criminal mischief at 1961 Bellmore Avenue.

Criminal Mischief

■ At Tutor Time, located on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, a woman reported that two of her parked car’s rear view mirrors were damaged on May 25.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

NCPD recovers weapons, drugs in traffic stop

Police have arrested a man they say was in possession of a weapon, firearm and controlled substance in Bellmore on June 2, around 6:15 p.m.

According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, a police office on patrol observed a 2007 GMC Yukon with an expired state inspection and the operator was driving without his seat belt, while traveling east on Sunrise Highway near Newbridge Road in Bellmore.

The officer initiated a vehicle and

traffic law stop, and as he approached the car, he observed a wooden club leaning on the front passenger sear.

For safety purposes, the officer asked that the driver exit his vehicle, and in plan view there were also metal knuckles in the driver’s door.

An investigation followed and the police department to recovered an illegal .22 caliber handgun, a black colored switchblade knife, a plastic bag containing 8 pills believed to be Oxycodone Hydrochloride and two pills believed to

be Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine.

Sean Marshall, 35 of Massapequa, was arrested without incident.

Marshall is charged with four counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm and two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance and three vehicle and traffic law violations. He was arraigned on June 3, at the First District Court in Hempstead.

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Giangregorio sponsors Medicare event

County Legislator Michael Giangregorio joined with Legislators Tom McKevitt and John Ferretti to sponsor a “Medicare Made Clear Event” at the East Meadow Public Library on May 16.

The event helped people who are enrolled in Medicare to learn about the benefits that they are eligible for and the different options that are available within the healthcare system for them.

In 2022, it was recorded that over sixty-five million people were enrolled in a Medicare health plan, leaving an abundance of people nation-wide to try to figure out how to navigate this complex system and all its intricacies by themselves. Medicare is a federal health insurance that has many complex rules, regula-

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This program was led by Joy Poupko, who is an experienced Medicare advisor & senior health insurance representative.

This event was designed to help anyone who is either planning to be or already is enrolled in a Medicare health program and answered questions about the fundamentals, coverage, options, enrollment, and different plans within the Medicare system.

After the presentation given by Poupko, there was time for the attendees to ask her any questions that were remaining.

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News brief

Lacrosse player earns Leadership Award

The annual James C. Metzger Leadership Award for Nassau County high school boys’ lacrosse was presented to one player on each of the eight teams that competed in the finals of the 2023 Section 8 Nassau County high school boys’ lacrosse championships.

Each award recipient reflected the tenacity, honesty, commitment and positive attitude required in Nassau lacrosse. Each player also possessed the ability to inspire others on and off the field. One of the eight award recipients is senior long stick midfield and attack Peter Thomann of Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick. He is committed to North Carolina University.

The lacrosse championships were held on Tuesday-Thursday, May 30-31, at Hofstra University. In the Class B championship game, Garden City defeated Sanford H. Calhoun High School of Merrick 7-6.

The awards were presented by 1970s Long Island lacrosse stars James C. Metzger and Vincent J. Sombrotto. A three-sport athlete at Half Hollow Hills East in Dix Hills, Metzger received the 1977 Lt. Ray Enners Award for outstand-

ing Suffolk County lacrosse player when he scored 102 points and received AllAmerican honors.

An All-American lacrosse player at Hofstra University, Metzger is the founder and chairman of Whitmore – The Agency, an insurance and financial services firm in Garden City. Sombrotto attended Chaminade High School in Mineola and was a Hofstra University AllAmerican midfielder.

He was named to the 1982 All-World Team and is a member of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He is a senior vice president at Whitmore.

Courtesy Nassau County Legislature

–Jordan Vallone

Courtesy Mike Virgintino

Peter thoMann of Sanford H. Calhoun High School received the James C. Metzger Lacrosse Leadership Award.

Amazing showing at 2023 BASH Awards

The 2023 Broadcast Awards for Senior High were held at Hofstra University last month and the Bellmore Merrick Central High School District was well represented with students from Wellington C. Mepham High School’s Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting program and John F. Kennedy High School’s Cougar-TV.

BMB students took home five awards, winning first place from Newsday for the new category of Best Multimedia Story for Thomas DiSalvo, Greg Gallo, Ryan Marr, Nicholas Jimenez and Ruby Mattes’ story about how local businesses impact the supply chain and the need to recycle.

Mattes also took home first place for Best School for her story on the school’s Poetry Out Loud competition.

BMB took second place for Best Broadcast with Morning Announcements, second place for Best Sports Package with Matt Natof, Kyle McQuillan, Jake LoFrese and Ariel Boodhram’s story on the districtwide all-female flag football team, and Lily Yepez and Haley Hepworth were awarded third place for best anchor team on Long Island.

Kennedy’s Preston Bowman and Samantha Schneider received second place in the category of Most Entertaining with their film, “Love’s Better Blind.”

BMB co-produced this year’s awards with News Director Sean McQuillan serving as coemcee and BMB Senior Producer Hannah Broxmeyer working behind the scenes as the event’s technical director.

The event featured a keynote address from WABC Channel 7 Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg and a panel discussion led by Newsday TV.

“BASH Live provided an interactive stage show where students from schools across Long Island demonstrated some of the skills they’ve learned in their schools in the pursuit of broadcast excellence,” explained BMB Program Director Stu Stein.

At the 2023 Broadcast Awards for Senior High at Hofstra University May 15 the Central High School District was well represented. Kennedy’s Preston Bowman and Samatha Schneider, above, received second place in the category of Most Entertaining with their film, ‘Love’s Better Blind.’

Alex Dollin, a former News 12 reporter who runs Bay News Now at Oyster Bay High School, led a session on producing better standups which included student volunteers performing mock standups in front of the over 700-person audience. Students from Mattituck-Cutchogue’s WHTVNews employed BMB camera operator Anthony Ciuffo to demonstrate the best ways to record B-Roll. Students from Westhampton Beach’s Hurricane Watch demonstrated the best way to record an interview, students from Southold High School’s SOHO-TV explained how to sequence B-roll once it’s been recorded and BMB’s Hannah Broxmeyer showed clips from an episode of Midweek Update that featured work from Manhasset High School’s Manhasset

Broadcasting Company and Mattituck to explain how schools from across Long Island could work together to create content.

This year’s BASH awards were the biggest yet— featuring more than 700 students from over 40 schools from Nassau and Suffolk counties and for the first time two schools from Westchester attended.

Mepham senior Thomas DiSalvo said he is grateful to all the teachers who stepped in to make sure this year’s event became a reality.

“Every year, we look forward to BASH,” he explained. “It’s a chance for us to compare our work with the rest of the schools in the area and to get to know some of the other people creating media so we can work with them.”

MephAM’s Ruby MAttes, top, took home first place for Best School for her story on the school’s Poetry Out Loud competition.

Anthony Ciuffo, Above, a sophomore at Mepham.

belMoRe-MeRRiCk bRoAdCAsting Co-pRoduCed this year’s awards. News Director Sean McQuillan, left, served as co-emcee.

MephAM sophoMoRes MAtt Natof and Kyle McQuillan,

Photos courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

far left, accept second place for Best Sports Package.

STEPPING OUT

by the basketful

Adventures await in local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom

Get outside and get pickin’. Strawberry season has arrived, and those luscious berries beckon. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many “u-pick” growers for a day in the berry patch.

Strawberry season reaches its peak here with the transition from spring to summer, as the fruit grows and ripen throughout May and June. Of course, local is always best, so skip the California and Florida fruit from the supermarket and pick your own.

When you return with your bounty, settle in to whip up some yummy strawberry treats. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course. But when used in a recipe? They’ll jazz up any meal.

in strawberry puree until blended. Pour batter into cooled pan. Bake cheesecake about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until edges are just set and center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack 5 minutes.

Stir together sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Spread sour cream mixture on top of cheesecake in an even layer. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Turn oven off and prop the door ajar with the handle of a wooden spoon. Let cool in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Place in refrigerator and chill until cold throughout, 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Using the remaining strawberries, halve them and arrange in concentric circles on top of cheesecake to serve.

Iris DeMent

The Americana singer-songwriter Iris DeMent visits the Landmark stage with her timeless songs blending traditional folk, country and gospel influences. With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, ‘like you’ve heard, but not really,’ and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns and old country music, Iris DeMent is considered one of the finest singer-songwriters in America today. Praised for her storytelling and songwriting abilities, her career has spanned more than three decades, seven studio albums, and collaborations with Prine, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, among others. On her new record, ‘Workin’ On A World,’ DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing.

Friday, June 9, 8 p.m. $43, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky

Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1-1/2 cups sugar

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 pounds rhubarb, strings removed, stalks cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

A classic cheesecake takes on added flavor with the addition of some luscious berries.

Graham cracker crust

• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9-1/2 crackers)

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling and topping

• 16 ounces strawberries

• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature

• 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup sour cream

Prepare graham cracker crust:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar together in a medium bowl. Press into bottom and at least 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch non-stick springform pan (if pan is not nonstick, brush first with melted butter). Bake until crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 300° F.

Then prepare filling and topping:

Hull 1/2 of the strawberries and puree in a blender or food processor. You should have about 3/4 cup puree. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups sugar in an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, on low speed, beating well after each addition, and scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat

• 4 pints strawberries, sliced

Preheat an oven to 375°F.

In a food processor, pulse together 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar and the salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the oats and pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl.

In another bowl, stir together the rhubarb, strawberries, the remaining 1/4 cup flour, and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Spread the fruit filling in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using your fingers, press the topping into large clumps and scatter it over the fruit. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp, about 1 hour. Alternatively, divide the fruit and topping among eight 1/2-cup ramekins and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8.

Strawberry

Smoothie

• 1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk or your preferred milk)

• 1 cup strawberries (tops removed)

• 1 banana

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

Combine all of your ingredients in your blender in the order that they are listed (liquid on the bottom and frozen on top). Blend until smooth.

His ‘Bronx Tale’

Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his solo version of ‘A Bronx Tale.’ The powerful one-man stage play depicts his bruising childhood, which included witnessing a gangland killing in the Bronx when he was 9. Palminteri plays 18 characters — friends, enemies and family all come alive on stage. ‘A Bronx Tale’ became a hit after he wrote it in 1989, and the most sought after property since ‘Rocky.’ This is the original show he wrote and performed that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical. In the tradition set forth in the 1970s by such icons as director Martin Scorsese and actors Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, Palminteri has brought grit, muscle and an evocative realism to the sidewalks of his New York neighborhood, violent as they are and were.

Sunday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., $99.50, $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com for tickets/information.

THE SCENE

The Bacon Brothers

That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, Friday, June 23, 8 p.m., as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at The Space at Westbury. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their 11th release, “Erato,” whose five songs showcase the duo’s dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations. Ticket are $45-$80; available at TheSpaceAtWestbury.com. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury.

June 8

Whale of a Drink fundraiser

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21. Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum. A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:303 p.m. Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-authoractivist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/pfyevent2023.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum

Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, June 20, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss “Baldessari and the Making of the Avant-Garde.” John Baldessari’s roster from Cal Arts featured famed artists, from Eric Fischl (who never technically took a class with him) to David Salle, James Casebere, Tony Oursler, Ericka Beckman, Ross Bleckner, Carrie Mae Weems, James Welling and so many other art stars. Examine not only Baldessari’s own art but some of the famous assignments offered by the man many consider the most influential art school teacher of the 20th century. Participation is limited; registration required. $40, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Mobile office hours

Steve Rhoads is hosting mobile office hours at the Bellmore Memorial Library, Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. To schedule an appointment, call (516) 882-0630. Appointments are required, but walk-ins, if times permits, are welcome.

Celebrate Israel

Networking event

On stage

June 11

Salute Israel and celebrate the nation’s 75 years of independence, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, when Sid Jacobson JCC joins the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island for IsraelFest, Sunday, June 11. Enjoy family activities, 4-6 p.m., followed by concert with Israeli pop singersongwriter Harel Skatt, 6-8 p.m. The Long Island Cantors Ensemble also performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit SJJCC. org/israelfest.

Father’s Day Car Show

The 15th Father’s Day Car Show, sponsored by the Nassau County Sheriff’s COBA, is set for Sunday, June 18, at the Merrick LIRR Station. Stop by from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. This is a non-judged event; trucks and motorcycles also welcome. Food trucks will be on site. Admissions for cars is $15 if pre-registered, $20 day of. Visit NassauCOBA.com for more.

Having an event?

Want to build new, key contacts in the business world? The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event, Monday, June 12, to help the community do just that. Stop by Frankie’s Restaurant, 1692 Merrick Road, Merrick from 6 to 8 p.m. $20. For more information, visit MerrickChamber.org.

Yard Sale

The United Methodist Church of Merrick hosts its annual yard sale, Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1425 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick. There will be something for everyone. Any questions, contact kplady97@gmail.com.

Temple B’Nai Torah Garden Party

Wantagh’s historic Temple B’Nai Torah is part of the cause to provide pantries and shelters with fresh produce. Mark your calendar and join in a garden party on June 10. For more information send an email to rfauci@gmail. com.

Items on The Scene page 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 thescene@liherald.com.

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 9, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, 10:15 a.m. and noon. This musical comedy adventure stars Willems’ beloved character The Pigeon, who is eager to try anything and everything. When a bus driver takes a break from the route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take the driver’s place — a pigeon. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

‘The Beautiful and Damned’

Enjoy a musical interpretation of the classic novel at Westbury House, Friday, June 9, 7-10 p.m. Before there was Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Beautiful and Damned”: a story that delves into the psychological tribulations of, at first, having everything you’ve ever wanted. What first presents itself as a beautiful love story quickly turns harrowing as the characters struggle to keep themselves afloat. As New York City tumbles into

At recent development day, school safety is prioritized

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder attended the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Superintendent’s Conference Day on April 21 and offered opening remarks to teaching staff and administrators.

Commissioner Ryder spoke to the district staff about new programs, protocols and initiatives that have been implemented in Nassau County to make schools safer.

“With the safety and security of our students and staff always being a top priority, we were truly grateful to have Commissioner Ryder deliver a wonderful keynote address to kick off our Emergency Preparedness Professional Development Day,” superintendent Michael Harrington said.

Eric Caballero, the district’s director of athletics, physical education and health called the day “a resounding success.”

“At this time, with the landscape revolving around education so drastically different with regard to the health and safety of faculty, students and staff, training (and) workshops of this kind are instrumental for both morale and becoming educated for the appropriate response to emergency situations that could occur within our schools,” he added.

Nassau County Police officers led situational awareness workshops to help increase vigilance and awareness amongst educators. The S.A.F.E. training aims help identify, process and comprehend information about how to survive in an emergency situation.

“This helps you to know what’s going on around you and making smart deci-

sions,” said Police Officer Kevin Glenn of the NCPD Division of Homeland Security. “Don’t focus on the end of incidents, rather the process of getting through it.”

The day continued with various breakout sessions led by professionals. Offerings included EpiPen and Narcan training, self-defense tactics by Sensei Jeff of the Red Dragon dojo in Merrick, and more.

The Robbie Levine Foundation provided CPR/AED training. Led by Merrick school board member Jill Levine, the foundation funds education of these lifesaving skills. The foundation also provides this training to students during physical education classes throughout the school year.

“We were able to train 252 staff members in one day,” Caballero noted. “That’s a tremendous number.”

Stop the Bleed training sessions aim to prepare individuals to save lives if someone nearby is severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding. Sloan Yoselowitz and Scott Silvers of Nassau University Medical Center provided Stop the Bleed training.

John F. Kennedy High School junior Sydney Brewer utilized her Leadership II project to fund Stop the Bleed kits for each classroom. The second section of a threepart course, Leadership II challenges students to plan and execute a civic project.

“I am the same age as the students of the Sandy Hook shooting, and I remember the exact day the shooting happened,” Brewer said. “Immediately, I know something had to be done. Now, as a junior, I decided to act.”

Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District training prepared individuals to save lives if someone nearby is

Water provider plants the seeds for a new garden

LLiberty Utilities recently donated a new garden to Merrick, in the small town square next to the gazebo near the Long Island Rail Road station.

On May 24, volunteers from Liberty worked to lay new plants into the ground, further beautifying the area which has undergone some renovations over the last year, thanks to the efforts of local Boy Scout troops and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. Liberty provides water to the Merrick Service Area, which includes the towns of Bellmore and Merrick. To see the renovations stop by the gazebo, located at the intersection of Broadcast Plaza and Merrick Avenue.

Katherine ConCepCion, a communications specialist with Liberty, got a new plant into the ground. The town square near the Merrick Long

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Qualifying for Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care

Spend-down. Look-back. Penalty Period. Uncompensated Transfer. These are just some of the terms Medicaid uses to determine eligibility for long-term care coverage. Medicaid is a combined federal and state program that pays for long-term care at home (community Medicaid) or in a nursing facility (institutional Medicaid). Asset, income and gift rules vary for community Medicaid versus institutional Medicaid.

To qualify for community Medicaid, an individual cannot make more than about $1,700 per month and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. A married couple cannot make more than about $2,300 per month and cannot own more than about $40,000 in assets. Applicants can “spend down” excess income to the allowed amount by paying for medical expenses.

To qualify for institutional Medicaid, an individual can keep $50 per month (the excess goes to the nursing home) and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. For married couples, the spouse at home can keep about $3,700 per month and can own between about

$75,000 and $130,000 in assets. If the spouse at home makes more than $3,700 per month, she may have to contribute some of the excess to the spouse’s cost of care. For married couples, the residence, up to value of about $1,000,000 and one car are exempt (not counted as assets). Everyone can have a burial trust worth up to $1,500 or any amount in an irrevocable pre-paid funeral trust.

Community Medicaid and institutional Medicaid also differ in “look-back” and gift rules. An institutional Medicaid application asks if you transferred (gifted) any assets in the last five years, hence the “five-year look-back period.” If the answer is yes, the transfer creates a penalty period, which causes a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Community Medicaid does not currently have a look-back period, so you may transfer assets out of your name this month and qualify for Medicaid next month. New York is considering imposing a new thirty month lookback for community care in 2024. Now is the time to act to protect your assets.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Liberty UtiLities pLanted a new garden last week by the police booth near the Merrick gazebo.

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 AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINSTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELAINE SCHARF, RICHARD CRAIG SCHARF AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ELAINE SCHARF, ALLISON KORMAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ELAINE SCHARF, JULIE MIRKIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ELAINE SCHARF, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 9, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 27, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2741 SOUTH STREET MARKS AVENUE, 2741 SOUTH SAINT MARKS AVENUE, BELLMORE, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 273, Lot 23. Approximate amount of judgment $860,165.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601256/2020. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY

14221 16-006294 76147

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SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Danetti a/k/a Thomas J. Danetti a/k/a Thomas Danetti, Sr.; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 3, 2023 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 June 27, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2739 Lee Place, Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 63 Block 225 Lots 21 & 22.

Approximate amount of judgment $613,854.67 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 612949/2018. 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.” Mary Ellen Divone, 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: April 24, 2023

For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 139616

394/23. N. BELLMOREJosue Rivera & Kelia J.Lacourt-Velez, Install pool equipment not permitted in side yard., N/W cor. Ampel Ave. & Bellmore Rd., a/k/a 122 Ampel Ave.

397/23. - 398/23. N. BELLMORE - Audrey M. Berger n/k/a Audrey Dvaney, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen); Variance, lot area occupied, construct 2-story additions both attached to dwelling., S/s Leeds Dr., 418.88’ W/o Leeds Ct., a/k/a 838 Leeds Dr. 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 and North 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/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/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.

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Picking up a new language Guest Column

SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 111 BARBARA ROAD, BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 63, Block 224, Lot 166: 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, NASSAU COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606210/2018. Scott H. Siller, 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.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

First, a quick history lesson. The British Empire is the first and most essential reason for the expansion of the English language. Before the British Empire colonized roughly a quarter of the world, English was only spoken by the British. However, as they began to trade and dominate in countries such as Asia and Africa, the language of English naturally expanded. While it may be true that English is still the most prominent spoken language, other languages have come to be just as popular.

The skill of learning and mastering a second language is one of the most overlooked skills in the world. According to the Middlebury Language Schools, where over 10 languages are taught, there are 3 main benefits.

Learning a new language forces your brain to become acquainted with new grammatical and linguistic guidelines. It trains your memory to remember new words, draw connections between them, and apply them in context.

Next, time management and multitasking are two abilities that will always come in handy. Their capacity to think in multiple languages and communicate

in more than one language improves multitasking. Lastly, fully immersing yourself in a language learning environment entails more than just learning the fundamentals of that language. It involves discovering how to converse with your classmates in another language or participating in extracurricular activities in that language. To have a common language that you can share with someone breaks down that barrier which is quickly followed by friendship. Ever since Kindergarten, learning the language Hebrew has been a part of my curriculum at school. Now, as a 16 year old, who is fairly confident in her Hebrew speaking skills, I can say that it has helped me bond with friends, teachers, and family members. For three years in high school, I studied Spanish. I also recently began learning Korean with the help of an app on my phone.

I am confident that this accomplished and exceeded all of the above goals and will most definitely benefit me when I enter the workforce.

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 Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 6/14/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 383/23. - 385/23.

BELLMORE - Paul & Tracy Koontz, Variance, rear yard, maintain 2nd story wood deck with stairs attached to dwelling; Maintain accessory structure (shed) not permitted in side yard; Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) not permitted in side yard., S/s Coral Ct., 222.30’ E/o Little Neck Rd., a/k/a 2492 Coral Ct.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2007-AHL2, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2007-AHL2, V. CHRIS TSIROPOULOS A/K/A CHRIST TSIROPOULOS, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 25, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2007-AHL2, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2007-AHL2 is the Plaintiff and CHRIS TSIROPOULOS A/K/A CHRIST TSIROPOULOS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH

WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA MORTGAGE SECURITIES MORTGAGE PASS THRU CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-B, V. MIKHAIL LOUTSENKO, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 18, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA MORTGAGE SECURITIES MORTGAGE PASS THRU CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-B is the Plaintiff and MIKHAIL LOUTSENKO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 2984 BELLMORE AVENUE, BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 63, Block 299, Lot 8: 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,

Public Notices

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012126/2014. Sherli Shadi-Saed, Esq., 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.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S10, V. ANTHONY MELE A/K/A ANTHONY F. MELE, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 26, 2018, and entered in the

Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES

I, INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S10 is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY MELE A/K/A ANTHONY F. MELE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 10, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2675 BELLMORE AVENUE, BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 63, Block 224, Lot 335: 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, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 022953/2009. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse,

Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

Cascade Funding RMI

Acquisitions Grantor Trust, Plaintiff v. Richard W. Ross a/k/a Richard Warren Ross as Executor of the Estate of Evelyn Ross, deceased, et al., Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale (the “Judgment”) entered on January 19, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell in one parcel at public auction to be held at the North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on July 6, 2023 at 2:00p.m., the premises described by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: 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, known and designated as Lots No. 58 in Block 284 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Ocean Village Section No. 8, situated at Bellmore, Nassau County, New York, surveyed August, 1959 Baldwin & Cornelius Co., Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Freeport, N.Y.”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau May 9, 1962 as Map No. 7580. Said Premises known as 3142 Shore Road, Bellmore, New York 11710. (Section 63 Block 284 Lot 58) Approximate amount of lien $2,301,533.06, plus interest and Plaintiff’s advances, costs and expenses, all due as per the Judgment. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the Judgment and terms of sale.

Index No.: 000119/2014; Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq., Referee Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

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Removing a deck to add a room

Q. We started planning a project to add a room, 303 square feet, in 2015, and due to many delays, we received approval for a permit only in January of this year. The costs from when we originally started planning until now increased from an estimated $80,000 to almost $200,000. Part of the work was to remove the previous owner’s handicapped-accessible deck with a permitted roof, which, thankfully, we don’t need. We got an alternative estimate for a paving-block patio, which we understand doesn’t need a permit in our town if it’s on the ground. The contractor even said we could cover the entire yard. We still want to keep the roof, so do we need a permit for the patio, and do we need a permit for the footings to continue supporting the roof we want to keep?

IA. You can see, firsthand, what has happened with the economy and costs. Fortunately, you have an alternative to save money. People who are planning enclosed rooms aren’t as fortunate in the economy we’re now facing.

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I have always recommended patios, properly drained, supported and finished, over the other choice of decking, where possible, not just because many jurisdictions don’t require a permit for the paving, but also because the maintenance is less for a patio, and it will last much longer than a deck system. Some communities have regulations for a permit to be filed for paving to show the authorities that the paving is “permeable” — that it still allows rain to seep into the ground to recharge the water supply deep in the earth below. Your location is in a town that doesn’t require a permit for anything that’s built less than 8¼ inches above the ground. Incidentally, the magic of 8¼ inches isn’t arbitrary; it’s the maximum height of a step in the building code.

I just returned from a trade fair where I had the opportunity to discuss material pricing with many suppliers, and the consensus is that prices for commodity materials such a raw lumber and cement will begin to fluctuate downward, but many said that they don’t anticipate manufactured items to come down again. Just as real estate has seen a dramatic increase, so now have materials and construction in general.

The biggest concern we should all have, if we care about the next generation and the health of our economy, is whether they will ever be able to afford what their parents had. Currently, only 9 percent of the next generation of American families own or have a mortgage on a home, while the majority of the generation has had to find alternatives, such as multi-generational living arrangements or apartments, trailers or recreational vehicles as permanent living, according to Building magazine, among other building information resources. I hope the existing deck roof already has a correct supporting footing in the ground. If not, good luck!

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Now pitching, after five weeks on the injury list ...

Last week I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before a Long Island Ducks game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game was played at the Ducks’ home field, the Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip. The Ducks played well, and won 9-2. A normal person reading this might say, that’s nice, but no big deal.

Real baseball fans, however, don’t fit the definition of normal.

For one thing, they never really grow up, and being on a professional baseball field, even just to throw one pitch before the game has even begun, is for many a childhood dream.

But living this dream includes living through and overcoming incredible tension and fear of failure. This is especially true if you happen to be a politician who knows that no matter how beloved you think you might be, there are thousands of fans just waiting to see you suffer the ignominious fate of bouncing the

pitch before it crosses home plate and settles into the catcher’s mitt. I know of several otherwise courageous politicians who will never accept the offer (or challenge) to throw out the first pitch. Or if they do develop some nerve, they throw the ball from well in front of the rubber, which, of course, is atop the pitcher’s mound, 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate.

To me, that shortened version doesn’t count as a real first pitch, so I always summoned the courage — more than I ever needed to deliver a major speech on the floor of Congress — to pitch from the rubber, and always succeeded, except for the one time, which I will never forget and always regret, when the ball faded away at the last instant and drifted off at the front of the batter’s box, forcing the catcher to make what looked like a hockey goalie’s acrobatic save.

Last week’s first pitch was particularly stressful. I had been successfully operated on for stomach cancer less than five weeks before, during which part of my stomach was removed and I was left with a 9-inch-long incision that

had to heal. The surgeon, who probably considered referring me to a psychiatrist, consented to my first-pitch antics if I threw it “softly” from in front of the mound. Reluctantly I agreed to those terms and conditions. Walking to the mound, I felt more tension than when I was being wheeled into the operating room.

But both times, my prayers were answered. The surgery had been successful, the pitch was over the plate, and the incision didn’t reopen.

Separate from my baseball delusions, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate being able to associate with the Ducks organization. The team and its owner, Frank Boulton, have been a Long Island institution for a quarter century. Playing in the Atlantic League, the Ducks bring a solid, high level of baseball to Long Island.

Their roster invariably includes future and past major leaguers, the most current and prominent being their designated hitter, former Mets great Daniel Murphy. Also notable is their manager, Wally Backman, the star second base-

man on the Mets’ 1986 World Series champion team. No one, though, has been more beloved in Ducks history than Bud Harrelson, the Mets’ All-Star shortstop when they won the 1969 Series, who was a Ducks coach and team vice president for so many years until he had to step aside because of Alzheimer’s.

The Ducks are an integral part of the Long Island community, being active in charitable and veterans events and making their home games family-friendly and affordable. Being at a Ducks game is like viewing a Norman Rockwell painting depicting real America: kids, parents and grandparents enjoying an afternoon or evening of baseball; members of local organizations singing the pre-game national anthem; veterans, police officers and firefighters being honored on the field. All this and so much more makes me appreciate the Ducks and what they mean to Long Island.

Boulton initially invited me to throw out a first pitch at a game back in 2002, and it has been an honor to be invited back over the years. I’m proud to call Frank my friend and proud to be a loyal Ducks fan. Play ball!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

No, I don’t have time to answer your survey

You don’t have a moment, and neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone rogue.

Suddenly, all of life’s experiences are followed up with an emailed questionnaire asking you to rate your doctor, car rental, pet groomer, colorist, breakfast cereal, political candidate, wine, motel, coffee or underpants. Have a moment? Have a moment? Have a moment?

vey popped up on my phone before I even left the premises. It was pages long and asked my input on everything from the hygiene of the location to the friendliness of staff at all levels and my thoughts about ever returning to that center or recommending it to others.

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The basic idea of soliciting people’s opinions about service and products and experiences is sound. But, as with many decent ideas today, folks are beating it to death with overuse. You can’t make simple purchases without the inevitable survey landing in your inbox.

RANDI KREISS

Let’s agree that there are surveys you will consider answering and some you delete immediately for very good reason.

Example: I hurt my wrist last week and went to a local urgent care. The sur-

I was impressed with the place, the efficiency and the kindness of the staff and the thoroughness of the doctor. I was not so happy with one of the medical support people who poked around my wrist with some indifference to my pain level, and there was a place on the form to say so. I gladly filled out the online survey and happily signed my name. I will probably not go back there again, because I have my own doctor. That’s why I felt safe to relinquish anonymity.

A few days later, I had a follow-up appointment with my physician to check my wrist. I see him twice a year. I chose him as my doctor because I like him and the way he works with patients. By the time I got into my car, swish, the survey popped up.

In the most suspicious part of my

brain, I believe my doctor somehow can access the surveys and find out who threw him under the bus. I can imagine him in the evenings, poring over the surveys, tracking the patients who mentioned how freezing the examining rooms are or how frustrating the office phone system can be. He’s the guy with the needles and potions and sharp instruments at his disposal; I would never put anything online that wasn’t in the order of high praise. No. No surveys for me at my doctor’s office.

Open Table, the restaurant reservation website, sends surveys all the time, soliciting consumers’ opinions about everything from food to service to ambience. In one happy exchange, I wrote a seriously negative review of a restaurant we frequent, explaining that our experience seemed to be an anomaly but it was awful, and I wanted the owner to know. I signed my name.

The owner called me and invited us back for a free dinner. We went. It was great. I said so in a follow-up survey. Good. Good.

Now, if I had nothing to do in my life

but fill out surveys, I would be giving feedback to Chukar Cherries, my food gift outlet of choice; Optum RX, my mail order drug company; Amazon; The Washington Post; BridgeBase, my online game site; UPS; Marriott Hotels; Chewy, my go-to store for pet supplies; American Airlines; and every magazine to which I ever subscribed.

But I have a busy life, and in order to discover how well I’m doing in my own arena, I developed a small survey for my son and daughter to complete. Just five easy-to-answer questions, which I emailed to them last week:

1. Did you have a happy childhood?

2. Do you have any memories of the time I flipped out, took the car and ran away from home when you were 5 and 2?

3. Why don’t you call more often?

4. Have you ever told a therapist any family secrets?

5. What are your feelings about adult children taking in their parents?

No surprise: There has been a complete communication blackout. I guess answering anonymously wasn’t an option.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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when I complained about an eatery we frequent.

This time I had no choice but to throw from in front of the mound.

Our armed forces need your help

there were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts over the past several decades, many of them members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 in East Meadow. They paid a visit to East Meadow High School ahead of Memorial Day to ensure that the true meaning of the annual observance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom was not forgotten.

“We wanted to come here and tell the high school students what it was like to serve,” one veteran, Frank Belardo, said. “We wanted to do this before Memorial Day to teach the students, and honor those who did not come home.”

But that wasn’t the only thing on the minds of the veterans as they met with social studies classes that day.

“It seems like less kids are going down that route of joining the military,” Navy veteran Tom Kelly said. “So you just have to keep reminding them about the commitment to America, and how proud we are. It’s something that should be carried on. It seems like it’s a dying art these days, but I hope not.”

Kelly wasn’t exaggerating. America’s military forces are struggling to recruit new members. The Army, for example, missed its recruiting goal by 25 percent last year, according to the military industry news outlet War on the Rocks. In fact, the Army believes its overall forces will be reduced by 20,000 soldiers by September — part of an overall downward trend across the branches.

Young people just don’t see the military in the same light that previous generations did. They are bombarded by images of war, death and gruesome injuries, as well as many soldiers returning home and dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Yet that’s not the only factor causing a drain of personnel in the armed forces. The nation’s low unemployment rate means there’s less incentive for many to seek out the military. And the sheer number of people eligible to serve is lower than ever.

A Pentagon study last year determined that 77 percent of America’s 17- to 24-yearold population wouldn’t qualify without some kind of waiver. Many are overweight. Others abuse drugs and alcohol. And then there’s the growing number of young people who wouldn’t qualify because of mental and physical health issues, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 44 percent, the study concluded, would be disqualified for more than one reason.

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, a ranking Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, shared during a hearing last year that “every single metric tracking the military recruiting environment is going in the wrong direction.”

“To put it bluntly, I am worried we are now in the early days of a long-term threat to the all-volunteer force,” Tillis said, according to Military.com. There is “a small and declining number of Americans who are eligible — and interested — in military service.”

So, what can be done? Many military leaders and lawmakers are trying to figure that out. The branches already offer a number of incentives to new recruits — from signing bonuses to education funding, solid (and free) medical care, room and board allowances, and a month of vacation every year, among other things.

But we must do more — and maybe we can, right here, closer to home. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has been a fixture in thousands of high schools — and even some middle schools — across the country since 1916. It gives young people a taste of what it’s like to serve, without leaving home. And it has been instrumental in not only providing stability for many young people over the decades, but recruiting for military service as well, since nearly half of them eventually do that.

The problem? There aren’t enough JROTC programs, especially in New York. Especially on Long Island. The vast majority are concentrated in the Southeast, according to the Rand Corp. South Caroli-

na and Georgia, for example, boast JROTC programs in far more than half their schools. New York? It’s less than 10 percent.

JROTC has been great at addressing demographic representation by being in many schools with larger ethnic diversity, Rand says. But geographic representation is severely lacking. Just 16 percent of young people live in states with high numbers of JROTC programs, while more than half of the total population of teenagers are in 28 states like New York where such programs are lacking.

More schools need to offer JROTC, but they can’t do it alone. Congress needs to expand JROTC overall — and pay for that expansion, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Barno and Johns Hopkins professor Nora Bensahel say. At the same time, members of Congress — on both sides of the aisle — need to stop using the military as a political football.

“Painting the entire U.S. military as either woke or extremist undermines public support for the institution and the people in uniform, and often deflects examination of concrete problems that are affecting military capabilities and readiness,” Barno and Bensahel told War on the Rocks. “Elected officials should stop making broad assertions about the entire force, and instead focus their legitimate oversight role on the senior officials who testify in front of Congress.”

The brave men and women — like those who visited East Meadow High School — should forever be honored by all of us. But let’s not let their service and sacrifice become part of a dying breed.

Why I voted for a casino at the Coliseum

since 2014 I have had the privilege of representing the residents of the 2nd District at the Nassau County Legislature. Throughout that time, I have contemplated and made decisions on a full spectrum of controversial and consequential issues. Deciding whether or not to execute a lease transfer agreement between the county and Las Vegas Sands was one of the most difficult decisions I have been confronted with to date.

What made it so challenging is the fact that I don’t have the luxury of analyzing this or any other issue that comes before me as a lawmaker through a one-dimensional lens.

Because I am entrusted with overseeing and safeguarding Nassau County’s fiscal future, I had to carefully considering the tax revenue, economic development and job creation opportunities presented by the resort and casino Las Vegas Sands has proposed building at the

Nassau Hub. The last two factors are especially vital for the economically disadvantaged communities that I serve as a legislator.

As a policy maker, I must always be aware of the legislative atmosphere in which I am operating — and in New York state, legal gambling is a growing reality. Online sports betting became legal in January 2022, and in a 2013 statewide referendum, 67 percent of Nassau voters cast ballots in favor of the siting of seven new casinos throughout the Empire State.

As a community advocate, I researched, vetted and deliberated on the heartfelt concerns my constituents expressed about potential impacts of the Hub development on public safety, traffic and behavioral health. One especially important element of advocacy is robust community engagement.

To get the pulse of the communities I represent, I took part in numerous events in Hempstead, Uniondale and Westbury. In Uniondale — the host community for any development at the Hub — I met with leaders of the public

Letters

Give neighbors a chance to manage L.I.’s electricity

To the Editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column last week, “The PSEG love affair is over”: Mr. Kremer opposes “giving a group of local neighbors the power to dictate to professionals” operating a Long Island power company.

“Dictate” may be hyperbole, but it identifies the general problem: unaccountable power. The history provided — LILCO, LIPA, PSEG — demonstrates consistently inadequate infrastructure, a focus on shareholders over ratepayers, the interference of friends in high places, and the general disdain for customer concerns characteristic of near-monopolies. We can agree that “John Q. Citizen” ought not “dictate” to professional operators, but Mr. Citizen is also a ratepayer, dissatisfied by the “professionals’” history of mismanagement, and now seeks greater transparency, accountability and responsiveness.

Dictatorship by professionals is well known, and is what must be curbed. So long as the primary interests remain short-term corporate goals, the future delivery of Long Island’s electrons will replicate its past. Municipalization may not be the answer, but our history of failures suggests we try a new arrangement.

BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

Clearing the air about marijuana

To the Editor:

Since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was enacted in New York in March 2021, confusion remains about marijuana’s legal and medical realities. As part of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse efforts to reduce the use and abuse of substances by our youth, we offer below some information on marijuana so you can inform yourself and your family.

The law allows those 21 and older to use cannabis wherever smoking tobacco is permitted, except in a motor vehicle or where the Clean Air Act is in effect. Specifically, it allows for adult possession of up to 3 ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate. An adult may grow up to three marijuana plants at home, and homes with more than one adult may grow up to six plants (three mature, three immature).

So, does that mean that adults can purchase adult-use marijuana locally now?

The answer may surprise you: no. Most Nassau County municipalities have opted out of permitting retail sales of marijuana in their jurisdictions. For a complete review of what is legal and illegal, go to government sites including NewYorkStateCannabis.org.

As important as legality is to the conversation about marijuana, equally critical is the discussion of its impact on teen health. Marijuana potency has steadily

library, the Fire Department, the Nassau County Land Bank and other key stakeholders to ascertain the community’s concerns and needs. I listened intently to public commentary presented through various media, and read dozens of emails we received from across the county to gain a fuller understanding of public sentiment.

During the Legislature’s May 8 Rules Committee hearing, it became abundantly clear to me that the lease transfer agreement would pass on May 22 with or without my vote. Given that fact, my charge was to ensure that the communities that would be most directly impacted by development at the Hub would not have to wait until its completion to receive the public benefits they were promised.

Following extensive and fruitful negotiations, I was pleased that Las Vegas Sands agreed to enhance its community benefits package by $25 million — $10 million for Uniondale, $10 million for East Meadow and $5 million for Hempstead Village. At least half of these funds would have to be disseminated during the construction of the proposed inte-

grated casino resort. Throughout that process, the collaboration with my legislative colleague Tom McKevitt, who represents East Meadow, which directly abuts the Hub, was invaluable in navigating the issues related to securing this funding for our respective constituents.

After balancing the array of public comments, completing a painstaking review of the more laudable elements of the Las Vegas Sands proposal, and factoring in the company’s agreement to invest tens of millions of dollars in bolstering crucial services and activities in the most directly impacted communities, I decided to vote in favor of the lease transfer agreement.

While the Legislature’s action on May 22 represents an important benchmark, there are many steps that must be completed before any construction begins. As this process continues to unfold, make no mistake: I will remain vigilant and focused on the series of actions to follow, and I will hold the entities associated with this project accountable for meeting their contractual obligations and fulfilling the commitments they made to the residents of Nassau County.

Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, has represented the 2nd District in the County Legislature since 2014.

Framework by Tim Baker

increased in the past decades, up from about 4 percent THC levels in the 1980s to an average of 15 percent today. More disconcerting is that marijuana extracts, used in dabbing and edibles, contain, on average, 50 percent THC, and can go as high as 90 percent.

Research suggests that kids who use cannabis may face greater mental health risks, such as worsened depression and anxiety, poor attention and memory problems. Specifically, using a cannabis product with a THC potency of over 15 percent

is linked to a three-fold increase in the likelihood of experiencing mental health and other problems. Studies also suggest that 17 percent of those who start using marijuana in their teens will become dependent on it.

Given these risks, it’s important that parents know the facts and talk to their kids. For more info, go to NSCASA.org.

Rocco, Myles and Lily Pad hanging out at the Memorial Day Parade — Wantagh

Iwanted to ensure that the communities most impacted would receive promised benefits.

ALISON CAMARDELLA KEVIN McGILLOWAY President and vice president, NS-CASA