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Raccoon illness rates are high across TOH Her daily routine involves caring for a variety of animals in need of rehabilitation. In the Karenlynn Stracher first morning she feeds as many as helped an injured gull when she 100 animals, which include was 17. Now, nearly 40 years birds, raccoons, and squirrels later, her home doubles as an that she houses in cages. She feeds them by bottle or syringe. animal rehabilitation center. She kee ps water S t r a c h e r, 5 6 , bottles and dishes rehabilitates sick of food full. All the and injured wild cages are cleaned animals across Nasevery day. sau County. She is a “After that, I go one-woman show, into food pre p,” caring for a couple Stracher said. “So I of hundred winged mix for mulas for a n d f o u r- l e g g e d different species, I patients every year. chop ve g etables, Now she is pleading and then, by that with the Town of time, it’s usually Hempstead to open time for afternoon a facility where anifeedings.” mals can get the KARENlYNN At the end of the attention and help day, she does the they need, as she STRAChER laundry, washing f aces challeng es Animal rehabilitator the blankets, towel including an outand rags she uses to break of a fatal diskeep the animals warm and order in raccoons in Town of clean. She must feed baby aniHempstead communities. “Volunteers for Wildlife, who mals every two to three hours was the only wildlife rehabilita- around the clock, so, she said, tion center in Nassau County, she is up all night long. Any free time she has usualleft Nassau County last year,” Stracher said. “So whatever ly involves taking calls from rehabbers are left in Nassau animal control of ficers, or County, which are a few of us, police, letting her know about work out of our houses.” Continued on page 4

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Concerts return to East Meadow library The James Weidman Trio, a jazz group, took to the stage at the East Meadow Public Library on Jan. 7. It was the first concert of the new year, and there’s a lot more in store in the coming weeks. Story, more photos, Page 3.

At dealership, importance of organ donors is stressed By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

At a Westbury car dealership last week, Matt Carlson, Rallye BMW’s general manager, was able to tell his friends and colleagues that he’d be receiving the gift of life — a new kidney — from his daughter, Stephanie Trotti. And while he’s abundantly fortunate, many people in New York that need an organ aren’t as lucky. There’s nearly 8,000 people in the state on a waiting list for a life-changing donation, and while 3,300 residents received an organ donation last year, roughly 400 people on the transplant list die each year due to a shortage of donors. In New York, only 47 percent of the population is signed up to be an organ donor through the New York State Donate Life Registry— the lowest percentage in the country.

Rallye Motor Company, which has dealerships in Westbury, Rosyln and Glen Cove, partnered with Donate Life New York State, a nonprofit organization, to bring attention to Carlson’s story, and raise awareness about the life-changing impact of organ, eye and tissue donations. Juliana Terian, president and chief executive officer of the Rallye Motor Company, said the New York State Auto Dealers Association, and car dealerships, play a huge role in assisting Donate Life. “Dealerships are vital to organ donation,” she said at a news conference on Jan. 5. “We need so much to educate people on the importance of being able to donate. Forty-seven percent of the population in New York is signed up to be an organ donor — we have a long way to go. The goal here, with (Donate Life), is to ensure a life Continued on page 7

hatever rehabbers are left in Nassau County, which are a few of us, work out of our houses.

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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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E.M. elementary schools among best in state Barnum Woods Elementary School and George McVey Elementary School in the East Meadow Union Free School District were ranked among the top 100 public elementary schools in New York State for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, all five elementary schools were ranked within the top 300 in schools in the state. The U.S. News & World Report’s rankings were based upon New York State’s reading and math scores. “This is a great honor for all our schools, specifically Barnum Woods and McVey elementary schools,” Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner said. “The strong partnership between the schools, parents, and community enables our students to reach their full potential. We are appreciative of the support we receive from the board of education, and we are excited to continue this path to greatness. Congratulations to our great staff here in East Meadow.” The district said it is proud of all the elementary schools on being named to this prestigious list.

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Barnum Woods Elementary School and George McVey Elementary School in the East Meadow Union Free School District were ranked among the top 100 public elementary schools in New York State for 2024. Above, Barnum Woods.

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Concerts returned to the stage on Sunday at the East Meadow Public Library. Welcoming the James Weidman Trio to the stage, fans of mainstream jazz music packed into the audience to watch the group perform. Weidman is an accomplished pianist, composer and educator, who’s been a sideman for many artists in different settings over the years, including Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson and Grammy nominated Joe Lovano Us Five. An Ohio native, performances of his have received critical acclaim. In the library’s auditorium, Weidman was joined on stage by his bassist, known by the name “Harvie S” and drummer Alvester Grant. The trio released the recording “Sonic Realities,” in 2023 — which demonstrates poetic pianism and more. Nate Chinen of the New York Times said “Mr. Weidman decorates a song like many decorate the favorite room in their house — one carefully chosen piece at a time.” Weidman holds a degree in classical piano and music education, and made the move to the jazz scene of New York. His performance in East Meadow was well received by patrons and audience members — all fan of jazz. For more on upcoming concerts at the library, visit EastMeadow.info.

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The trio’s concert was the first of the New Year in East Meadow. The James Weidman Trio, a jazz ensemble, performed at the East Meadow Public Library on Jan. 7. The group is comprised of bassist Harvie S, James Weidman, and Alvester Grant.

–Jordan Vallone

James Weidman is an accomplished pianist, composer and educator, who originally hails from Ohio.

Members of the East Meadow community packed into the library’s auditorium to see the performance.

Alongside his band mates, Weidman and the trio released the recording ‘Sonic Realities,’ in 2023 which demonstrates poetic pianism and more.

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HERALD NEIGHBORS New Year brings new music to the library

Rehabber says there’s need for care center Continued from page 1

animals that needs help, or residents asking for assistance. Due to her workload, she has asked the Hempstead Town Board if the town could open a rehab facility for her to use, but after repeated requests, town officials said they don’t have any space to give her. Stracher said that her next step will be to ask the county for a rehab center. She hopes to incorporate what she is calling Long Island Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. into a nonprofit in order to increase the chances of finding a facility more suited to her work than its current headquarters, her daughter’s bedroom. Other volunteers lend a hand, but Stracher said her family doesn’t want people coming and going into and out of their home all day long. “It’s a very difficult situation,” she said. “But if I say no, a lot of times these animals would die, and I feel terrible about that.” She is currently dealing with one of the worst outbreaks in memory of canine distemper in raccoons. Distemper, the second leading cause of death among raccoons after human activities like hunting and trapping, is a virus that infects the animals’ respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, spinal cord and brain, and is always fatal. A different strain of the disease, feline distemper, can also infect raccoons

as it spreads rapidly among feral cats, killing large numbers of them. To prevent that, Stracher advises that people who feed feral cats do so only during daylight hours, and sanitize their feeding bowls at night. “Right now, Freeport and Baldwin are the worst in terms of distemper cases,” she said. Stracher posted a TikTok video of her testing a raccoon for distemper in Baldwin early last week, which garnered tens of thousands of likes. She captured the animal with a net, gently put it in a cage, and then, using a test similar to a rapid Covid-19 test, determined that the raccoon was indeed positive for distemper. The only option for raccoons that contract the disease is to take them to local veterinarians to be euthanized; otherwise they are left to suffer. That’s one of the reasons why Stracher would like to have a centralized location where anyone can take wildlife to be rehabilitated. Because there currently is none, she said, people often give up on helping sick and injured wild animals. “You have no idea how many people call me and say ‘I’ve had this animal since yesterday, and I couldn’t get help,’ or ‘You’re my 20th phone call and nobody is returning my calls,’” she said. “I just want one centralized location where anybody in the Town of Hempstead or Nassau County can call and know it will be answered.”

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State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ is working with partners in government to bring a scam prevention seminar to the Levittown Public Library on Jan. 18.

Scam prevention seminar coming to the area State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ office will host a scam prevention seminar on Jan. 18 at the Levittown Public Library. This event is open to everyone within the senate district. Rhoads will be joined by partners in government, including State Assemblymen John Mikulin and Dave McDonough, as well as Nassau County Legislators John Ferretti and Tom McKevitt.

Experts from the Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate, Family Children’s Association and Nassau County Police Department will be present to share what residents need to be aware of, how to identify scams and how to report one. Reserve a seat a head of time by calling Rhoads’ office at (516) 882-0630. –Jordan Vallone

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State Sen. Steve Rhoads congratulated Captain Brian Sullivan, president of the Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association, on his retirement after 35 years.

Nassau COBA president retires after 35 years Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association President Captain Brian Sullivan recently retired from the Sheriff ’s Department Division of Corrections after 35 years of dedicated service. State Sen. Steve Rhoads expressed

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dominic obukwelu V.S. North Senior Basketball A TWO=TIME All-County selection and one of the Herald’s featured players in its 2023-24 preview section, Obukwelu continues to compete at a high level. The versatile forward who can do damage from the perimeter (22 threepointers) and drive to the rim averaged more than 20 points over the Spartans’ first 11 games including a season-high 28 against Valley Stream South Dec. 16. He’s also averaging 7.5 rebounds.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 11 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Syosset .................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: V.S. South at Lawrence ............................. 5 p.m. Gymnastics: Hicksville at Long Beach ....................... 6 p.m. Gymnastics: Garden City at Hewlett .....................6:30 p.m. Gymnastics: Lynbrook at Wantagh ............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Uniondale at Freeport..................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 12 Girls Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ........4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont.......................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: North Shore at Seaford............................. 6 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach ............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham ................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at South Side .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Clarke............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: South Side at Kennedy................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 Wrestling: Uniondale Tournament.............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: MacArthur Tournament ............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: Freeport Tournament................................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: V.S. Central Tournament ............................ 9 a.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook ...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp. .....12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Lynbrook at Wantagh ....................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence......12 p.m. Girls Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway......12 p.m.

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The Nassau County basketball playoffs are still about a month away, but the East Meadow girls will assuredly be there and their chances of making a serious run has increased enormously with Baldwin no longer in the same classification. The Jets returned all of their major contributors from last season’s 16-win squad, led by All-County junior guard Allie Twible and All-Conference senior wings Brooke Vislocky and Charlotte Viola. “We practice hard and have so many components,” Twible said after pouring in a game-high 27 points and pulling down 10 rebounds last Saturday as East Meadow handed Mepham its first Conference AA-1 defeat, 57-48. “We have great chemistry and a lot of confidence,” she added. “We have attainable goals and we feel we can contend for a championship.” Viola added 14 points and senior Keziah Phillip had 13 boards as the Jets improved to 7-4 overall and won their fourth conference game in five tries. The Pirates (6-5 overall, 4-1 in AA-1), playing for just the second time all season with head coach Jim Mulvey’s desired lineup, got 16 points and 14 rebounds from junior Makayla Daube, and a combined 17 points from senior Brianna Frier (9) and junior Grace Skulavik. “This is a huge win,” East Meadow head coach Peter Olenik said. “We’re playing a whole new group of opponents and we’ve never been in this gym before. It’s a tough place to play and we were able to come out strong and set the tone.” Twible hit a three-pointer on the Jets’ first trip downcourt and forced Mepham to chase the scoreboard throughout the afternoon. The Jets led 16-10 after the first quarter and responded each of the four times thereafter the Pirates made it a one-possession game. “This is only the second game we’ve had everyone healthy and I think we can start building moving forward,” Mulvey said. “We played well in spurts today. We didn’t get back on defense quick enough at times and we need to do a better job anticipating what teams are trying to do against us.” Viola had 11 first-half points and Twible added 10 as East Meadow held a 30-24 lead at the break. The Jets went 9-for-10 from the line in the opening half and finished 21 of 26 (81 percent) as Twible went 9 of 10 in the final three minutes alone. Skulavik scored all of her points in the second quarter to keep the Pirates within striking distance and answered some hot outside shooting off the bench

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Senior Charlotte Viola, left, poured in 11 of her 14 points in the first half last Saturday to help lead the Jets to a 57-48 victory at Mepham. from East Meadow freshman Angelina Cronin. A Daube free throw and a putback by junior Sophia Beck brought Mepham within 32-29 early in the third quarter before the Jets scored eight straight to regain command. East Meadow hosts the rematch Feb. 2 but will first try to avenge their only

conference defeat to first-place MacArthur Jan. 27 at noon. “We have a lot of pieces and our three captains, Allie, Brooke and Charlotte, do an excellent job of keeping everyone on the same page.” Olenik said. “The girls know effort is non-negotiable and they come ready to work every day.”

Only 47 percent of New Yorkers are donors

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changing transplant for every New Yorker in need.” Aisha Tator, the executive director of Donate Life New York State, said a reality that many may not realize is that you may never know when you, or someone you love, needs an organ. “There’s hundreds of different ways that you can have organ failure,” Tator said, “some of them as simple as a virus. We just don’t know when we might need a transplant to save our life. We’re working together to raise awareness, to spread this important message, that New Yorkers need to e n ro l l i n t h e New York State Donate Life registry.” AishA TATor John FlanaExecutive director, g an, chair of Donate Life the board of New York State directors at Donate Life New York State, and the senior vice president of gover nment affairs at Northwell Health, pulled out his driver’s license, and showed the crowd the small heart symbol on it, signifying that he’s a registered organ donor. “You can save somebody else’s life,” he said. “It’s very, very rare when someone has the opportunity to say that — and we’re seeing it happen live, family to family.” Carlson said he has polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary condition that his mother died from 8 years earlier. It’s a rare genetic disorder that causes fluidfilled cysts to grow in the kidneys and other organs, affecting their function and health. Children of those with the disorder have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the illness, and Carlson, and his four brothers, all have it.

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matt Carlson, the general manager of rallye BmW in Westbury, received a kidney from his daughter, Stephanie trotti. rallye motor Company works closely with donate Life new York State to raise awareness on the importance of becoming an organ donor. His kidney health began to significantly worsen over the last few years, and for the last six months, he’s been on dialysis — a blood purifying treatment given to someone when kidney function is not optimum. When it became clear that a kidney transplant would be the best course of action, he said both his son and daughter immediately got tested. “My daughter, Stephanie, came back as a perfect match,” he said. “I’ve been on dialysis the last six months — it’s not a good lifestyle. And I’m looking forward to Monday, to getting my daughter’s kidney, and having a piece of my daughter inside of me. I can’t even express the gratitude I have to my daughter, and also my son, for running — not walking — running to get tested. And I will dedicate the rest of my life to working with great organizations like (Donate Life) to educate people on how important organ, tissue donation is.” He said it was hard for him to realize

that some of the patients he’d received dialysis alongside may never get as lucky as him, which is why it’s crucial that more New Yorkers sign up to be organ donors. “It was a very hard and emotional day Wednesday, to walk out of that dialysis center, to say goodbye to them, because they don’t have a donor,” Carl-

son said. “I can live without my kidneys — we have an artificial machine called dialysis. But it’s not fun. I am just blessed.” Those who are not registered to donate an organ can do so through the Department of Motor Vehicles, or by visiting Donate Life’s website, DonateLifeNYS.org/register.

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New tax assessor aims to be accessible rate, transparent, assessment office,” Adamo said. “Maybe under the previous administration it wasn’t that, but now I feel like the problems have been fixed, As the new acting tax assessor for Nassau County, and now we’re going forward.” And there have been a few errors. Democrats in the Joseph Adamo wants his department to be accurate and transparent when it comes to establishing how county legislature revealed in 2022 that nearly 850 much tax properties inside the county will pay each property owners were overcharged for school taxes. And then last March, county officials disyear. covered it had failed to apply $139 million For some 25 years, Adamo has worked in assessed valuation on nearly 625 homes, on the other side of the field, representing which left affected homeowners with little clients wanting to challenge how governtime to challenge the assessments. ments assessed the value of their properFinding a permanent county assessor ties, with the hope of reducing tax bills. has been challenging since the departure This, he says, gives him an understanding of David Moog — appointed by then-counof how assessments work, where property ty executive Laura Curran — in 2021. Matvalues should be, and the importance of thew Cronin moved into the role soon getting to know the people behind the after, but stepped down last summer. deeds. JoSEpH AdAmo Since then, the County Executive Bruce “The one thing that I want to get across acting tax assessor, Blakeman searched nationwide for a sucto everyone in Nassau County is that I’m cessor, realizing he did not need to look far, going to be the most resident-friendly Nassau County finding Adamo in his own backyard. And assessor out of them all,” Adamo told the Blakeman has made his expectations of Herald. “I’m here to do a job, and I’m going Adamo clear, telling the Herald in a statement his new to do it well.” The role of the assessment department is, among acting assessor will make the department “the most other things, to determine the taxable value of all resi- fair, accurate, transparent and resident-friendly dential and commercial properties in Nassau County. department in the nation.” Adamo will serve in an acting capacity for the next That includes collecting property information, maintaining property records and tax maps, and answering six months. By summer, Blakeman is expected to decide if his role becomes permanent. questions from the community. In the meantime, Adamo, wants to get more of his Although he’s spent the past decade working in Manhattan, according to his online resume, Adamo is staff on the phones to make sure assessments are corno stranger to Nassau, growing up in Levittown. Nas- rect. He believes in talking to people and putting himsau is a county he loves, Adamo says, and hopes to self out there. “I just look forward to the challenge ahead,” Adamo turn the assessment office into one people can rely on. “I want every owner of property to have a fair, accu- said.

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Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. Hidden behind the Town of Hempstead’s sanitation facilities off of Merrick Road, the preserve is the epitome of a bustling nature preserve. Beautiful year round, the park offers a natural escape during the cold, winter months. Its 155-foot summit is the highest on Long Island’s South Shore, and offers hikers, runners and walkers panoramic views of Long Island’s beaches, the Meadowbrook Parkway, and New York City skyline. The park, which was once a landfill, offers residents 3-miles worth of trails, a kayak launch, fishing piers and more. Named after a longtime environmental advocate State Sen. Normal J. Levy, the park has been open and maintained by the Town of Hempstead since 2000, and is a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife, all of which can been seen swarming the park on a daily basis. A self sustaining natural fortress, the park’s most unique residents are a herd of Nigerian dwarf goats. Kept in a pen at the park’s entrance during the day, the goats are released at night and the town uses them an environmentally friendly way to control weeds and brush overgrowth. According to Hempstead Town’s website, the goats are the park’s “pets-workersemployees” that compliment the mission of the nature preserve. The park is open in January and February, daily and weather-permitting, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more, visit HempsteadNY.gov/facilities.

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Nature runs wild at the park, and on top of the summit, there’s a large pond with dozens of types of birds. The park has 3-miles worth of trails, a fishing pier and kayak launch.

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It’s not often that you’ll stumble upon a sundial, but at Levy Park, there’s one on top of the park’s hill.

Guests are welcomed into the preserve by the park’s most unique residents, a herd of Nigerian dwarf goats.

The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is the epitome of a nature preserve. Maintained by the Town of Hempstead, the once-landfill turned park is open year round to residents.

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Long Island fate attracts county execs, governor By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com

There are just a few events that are a must when it comes to Long Island, and everyone who is anyone finds themselves at the State of the Region breakfast hosted by the Long Island Association. It’s become an annual tradition for leaders across the island — and state — but took a different approach this year with a round table featuring Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, and former congressman — and current Herald columnist — Peter King at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury last week. In the discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen, the two county executives shared their top priorities for the upcoming year. Blakeman made clear his plans to continue campaigning for public safety, having added 70 new officers to the Nassau County Police Department in just the last year. Blakeman also plans to keep the $5 billion Las Vegas Sands redevelopment project and casino at the Nassau Coliseum alive and well. Economic development is his top priority, Blakeman said, emphasizing Long Island continues facing funding issues at the state level.

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The new year brought local and state electeds together at the Long Island Association State of the Region breakfast, where Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined former U.S. Rep. Peter King in a discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen. “The state should realize that Long Island is the goose that lays the golden egg.” Blakeman said. But it is all about making the most of what you do get, said Romaine, who just started his new role as county executive Suffolk last week. And guaranteeing you get everything you’re supposed to. “Let’s make sure we get our fair share of federal and state aid,” he said. “We get short-changed. We shouldn’t be short-changed. We are a tremendous

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economic engine for this state. We need to get full funding.” King emphasized his staunch support of Israel after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, while also continuing his backing of Ukraine against the 2022 Russian invasion. And, sticking to topics that have helped Republicans across the board in recent years, King affirmed his stance against allowing what he describes as unvetted migrants entering the country. While a lot of Long Island’s leader-

ship now represents the GOP, there were Democrats, too. Like U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Schumer has just finished his 25th year visiting each of New York’s 62 counties, reflecting on past accomplishments — especially those of a bipartisan nature. Like those with King, who worked with Schumer quite a bit over the three decades they served together. From advocating universal gun background check legislation to supporting first responders of the 9/11 attacks with better health care. For Schumer, however, moving forward in 2024 consists of supporting offshore wind and renewable energy, as well as getting full Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for hospitals throughout the island. Hochul declared Long Island the epicenter of offshore wind, as it has the possibility to create tens of thousands of jobs. “I’m with Long Island,” the governor said, “because New York cares about Long Island immensely.” And that includes whether their colors are red or blue. “I know how to work across the aisle,” Hochul said. “It’s in my DNA. And I cherish the ability and the privilege to represent all walks of life in every corner of the state.”

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Demo Derby — driven by Taylor Holman — and other popular trucks, including Tiger Shark, will thrill fans with exciting car-crunching feats as they fly more than 35 feet in the air. 5-Alarm, the newest vehicle, is primed to be a star in the show. Plus, the fiery Arctigon thunders into the arena ready to chomp.

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Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

By Danielle Schwab Those iconic Hot Wheels toys take to the tracks when the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow party lights up Nassau Coliseum. Once again, fans of all ages can watch their favorite Hot Wheels trucks come to life when the action returns to Long Island, Jan. 20-21. The spectacle will involve families in monster mayhem, with a laser light show, dance parties, theatrical effects, toy giveaways — with the spotlight on exciting monster truck and motorcycle stunts. It’s truly a family affair, starting on the track. The Holman family — Bobby, his son, Cody, and Cody’s wife, Taylor — all will be behind the wheel when the tour arrives here. They’re among the drivers who adeptly handle these 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound machines that bring audiences to their feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles. Who better to be involved in a show geared to families than a family of monster truck drivers? “It’s really cool for us,” says International Monster Truck Hall-of-Famer Bobby Holman. “A lot of people say they can’t work with family. But for us, it’s a really good deal and keeps us together. We expect more out of each other.” The elder Holman pilots Tiger Shark, a monster truck that, as he tells it, combines the best parts of both tiger and shark, making it a standout favorite for the kids. On top of driving Tiger Shark, he also had a direct hand in creating the epic ride. “We put it all together, and Cody painted it,” he says. “It literally looks like a shark sitting there, painted like a tiger.” As with the other drivers on the circuit, monster trucks are Holman’s passion. The owner of a monster truck repair shop in Dayton, Ohio — Team Beast OffRoad _ he’s been involved in the monster truck world for more than 40 years. He and his son work on many of the trucks that appear in the show, including painting and vinyl wrapping. “I grew up around monster trucks. From the time I was old enough to walk, I knew I wanted to be a driver,” Cody says. “When I was 17, I started doing shows with my dad.” This year, he’s thrilled to be driving the newest edition to the monster truck lineup, Hot Wheels 5-Alarm, known as the ﬁre truck hero. Father and son are joined by Cody’s wife Taylor, who drives Demo Derby. When she’s not taking risks on the track and in air, she’s devoted to caring for others on the frontline of health care as an ER nurse at a children’s hospital in Ohio. “Fans get to bring their family to the show,” Cody says, “and I get to bring mine.” Friendly competition among the drivers quickly gets fans revved up. The non-stop action includes a wheelie competition, donuts, long jumps, freestyle, and even motocross. And if that is not enough, there’ll be a special appearance by the car-eating, ﬁre-breathing transforming robot Arctigon. Cody — last year’s winner — is eager for a repeat. Fans will just have

The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his ‘Authentic’ tour to the Paramount stage. You may know him from his numerous late-night appearances on the ‘The Tonight Show,’ Letterman and Conan, his three TV comedy specials, or as co-host of ‘The Pete and Sebastian Show,’ his podcast with longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco — with an ever-growing fan base. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and fall for his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming ‘regular guy’ attitude, he makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage.

to wait and see. “Hot Wheels is all about the kids,” Bobby says. “We even put in precautions because the trucks are • Saturday and Sunday, typically very loud with Jan. 20-21; times vary these motors, so we put • Tickets start at $52.50, $90.75 mufflers on them. A lot of VIP, plus $24.20 Crash Zone (prices are subject to change); these kids have never seen available at Ticketmaster.com and monster trucks up close, HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com so we don’t want to make • Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale them afraid of the trucks. Every part of the show is geared toward them.” From back flips on motorcycles to the aforementioned transforming robot, the show has it all. And in showstopping monster truck fashion, it all happens in the dark. “The show was phenomenal without the lasers, but now it’s just incredible,” Bobby adds. “If you’ve never seen the show, you need to because it’s spectacular.” Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to experience the popular pre-show exclusive, Crash Zone. Fans can obtain access to the arena floor at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, and noon on Sunday, when they can see trucks up-close and meet the drivers, get autographs, take photos, and check out some toy versions of the big trucks. Fans also can purchase a VIP experience that includes souvenirs and a special backstage tour. And of course, there will be Hot Wheels toys for sale including exclusive Hot Wheels trucks and merchandise. Bobby Holman still remembers when Cody played with Hot Wheels as a kid. Now it’s come full circle. As Bobby puts it: “We bring toys to life. These kids see these little bitty trucks, and when they come into the arena, their eyes get wide and their smiles get big ‘cause now they are seeing a real monster truck.”

Ikigai Sands Point Preserve’s Four Seasons in Music series welcomes the new year with its ﬁrst concert of 2024, at the stately Hempstead House. The Preserve’s historic mansions and grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by the series’ artistic director Kathryn Lockwood. The winter edition celebrates the Japanese ‘ikigai,’ a reason for living. The ensemble duoJalal — featuring Lockwood on viola and percussionist Yousif Sheronick — is joined by Japanese Koto player Yumi Kurosawa, violinists Ilmar Gavilan and Doori Na and cellist Raman Ramakrishnan. They’’ll dive into the traditional and non-traditional Japananese sounds. Inspired by their namesake, 13th century poet Jalal a din Rumi — whose words brought together people of different religions, cultures and races — duoJalal offers a stimulating inter-cultural experience. Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. $50, $40 members. Sands Point Preserve. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Tickets available at SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org, or call (516) 571-7901.

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The multi-faceted Tom Papa brings his “Good Stuff” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host. He’s also a sought-after panelist (and occasional guest host) for NPR’s comedy news quiz Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit including his most recent Netflix special, What A Day!, filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. This past June, Papa released his anticipated third book “We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room.” It’s a compilation of comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. His highly-rated podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/ Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Chip in at Mulchfest It’s time to bid farewell to those Christmas trees and the Town of Hempstead is ready to help. Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees at Mulchfest, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Baldwin Park. Receive a bag of mulch in return. Also dispose of cardboard boxes accumulated during the holiday season. “Chip in” to help the environment — and safely dispose of those holiday trees. 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin.

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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Operation Get Ahead, Inc. hosts the 34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Luncheon, Monday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m., at Verdi’s of Westbury. Barbara Powell, Jr., president of the NAACP in Hempstead (which includes East Meadow) is guest speaker. $110, $45 for children under 12. 680 Old Country Road, Westbury. For more information, contact operationgetahead@gmail. com.

Tiny Art Show registration East Meadow Public Library opens its Tiny Art Show registration, Monday, Jan. 22. The library invites young artists in grades 6-12 to pick up a mini-canvas to create a mini masterpiece, which will be displayed at the tiny art show beginning Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. 1886 Front St., East Meadow. For more information, visit East Meadow.info.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeedingsupport and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Name That Tune The annual Name That Tune takes place at the East Meadow Fire Department headquarters, Friday, Jan. 26, 7-10 p.m. 197 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. For more information, visit EastMeadowKiwanis.org.

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Let Freedom Ring with MLK Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a workshop honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Families will learn about MLK beyond his “I Have a Dream” speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the civil rights movement. Also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring.” For ages 5 and up. $4 with admission, $3 members. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a bingo game at East Meadow BethEl Jewish Center, in East Meadow, starting at 6 p.m. Prizes, progressive games, bell jar prizes and refreshments will be provided.1400 Prospect Ave. For information, contact (516) 483-4205.

Super Smash challenge Kids in grades 6-12 can challenge themselves and each other in East Meadow Public Library’s Super Smash Brothers tournament, Monday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Compete to see who’s the best player. Registration is open at EastMeadow.info, where those interested can also receive more information. 1886 Front St., East Meadow.

Tax Forum The Town of Hemsptead holds a Tax Forum workshop at East Meadow Public Library, Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. Issues addressed include property tax exemptions, tax assessment, payment dates and locations and tax discounts. No fee to attend. To reserve your sport and for more info, email taxforums@ hempsteadny.gov or call (516) 414-6598.

Defensive driving class East Meadow Public Library offers a defensive driving class, Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Defensive Driving Course is for licensed drivers of all ages. This class is more readily available than the AARP class, and will give you the same insurance reduction. All drivers are eligible regardless of violation or accident record including assigned risks, persons under 25, senior citizens, commercial vehicle and motorcycle operators. 1886 Front St. Visit EastMeadow.info for more.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. MICHAEL J. ORLANDO, et al, Defts. Index #610738/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Mar. 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 45, Block 519, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101030 144108 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER: 22CP0183WC, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Worcester County Juvenile Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-831-2000. TO: Patrick McGrue and/or father of Promyss Sky McGrue: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF (Worcester), seeking, as to the following child, Promyss S McGrue, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the persons named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 03/27/2024 at 08:30 AM Pre Trial Conference (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-831-2000.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER: 22CP0183WC, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Worcester County Juvenile Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-831-2000. TO: Calvin Thomas and/or father of Obediah Whitfield: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF (Worcester), seeking, as to the following child, Obediah Whitfield, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the persons named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 03/27/2024 at 08:30 AM Pre Trial Conference (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-831-2000. WITNESS: Hon. Mary Beth Keating, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 12/20/2023, Brendan J. Moran, Clerk-Magistrate. 144141 LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER: 22CP0183WC, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Worcester County Juvenile Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-831-2000. TO: Father of Khalil Whitfield: A petition has been presented to this

court by DCF (Worcester), seeking, as to the following child, Khalil Whitfield, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the persons named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 03/27/2024 at 08:30 AM Pre Trial Conference (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-831-2000. WITNESS: Hon. Mary Beth Keating, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 12/20/2023, Brendan J. Moran, Clerk-Magistrate. 144142

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: TITOSTRAVEL, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 10/20/2023. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:LEGAL ZOOM Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 143604 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MARJORIE E. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A MARJORIE RODRIGUEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2022 and an Order duly entered on May 22, 2023, 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 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 75 Merrick Avenue, East

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CrIme E.M. man arrested in violent traffic stop An East Meadow man was arrested in North Bellmore last month on multiple charges, police say. According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, officers on patrol observed at car traveling north on Bellmore Road, operating with an unauthorized registration. They conducted a vehicle stop, and the driver, Jaden Paftinos, 20, of 679 Hilda Street, East Meadow, allegedly refused multiple orders from the officers and became physically resis-

tant. He was then placed under arrest. An officer sustained an injury during the course of the arrest, as Paftinos was allegedly violent and combative while resisting arrest. The officer was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Paftinos is charged with assault, criminal possession of a forged instrument. resisting arrest and a vehicle traffic law violation. He was arraigned on Dec. 30 at the First District Court in Hempstead.

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A. Time and cost are a problem. You probably won’t get results in under seven months to a year. Building plans take time, and must involve the tenant’s specific input as to where walls, plumbing and equipment will be located. Most people treat plans like they’re just a suggestion, to be changed later, but the reality is that the onte eeper plans need to show very specifically what will be done. Those plans have to be filed with all the required application papers and a property survey with the building department, which will then put the plans in a lineup with all the other plan folders that come in that will eventually be reviewed. Depending on the size of the community, this process can take three to four months before you first hear back that your plans are objected to or rejected. Once you learn that you can’t be approved with a straight-away permit, you may request that the file go into a request for varying from the zoning code, since most municipalities do not allow overnight animal boarding. This is the zoning variance request. A zoning case is separate from a building permit, and requires the preparation of a map of the property, along with neighboring properties — sometimes, depending on the community, as far away as 600 feet. For commercial use, some municipalities require that the map show the accurate outline of all buildings and names of tenants and owners on each property, prepared by a licensed land surveyor. If the plans you submit on behalf of your potential tenant do not reflect the true layout of the shapes and sizes of rooms, the location of equipment, etc., you may find yourself applying again to repeat the process when a building inspector sees that the plans were not followed, so you and the tenant have to treat this process seriously. Also, if the building is not yet outfitted with sprinklers, plan on another seven- to 10-month process with the fire marshal. It can take less, but this is a common time frame. This process cannot be rushed, and isn’t like getting a driver’s license. Each tenant’s plans will need to be filed for separately. Good luck!

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he United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. The Biden administration has so far failed to articulate a clear plan to end these crises by securing the border, and the cabiAnTHonY official directD’EsposiTo net ly charged with implementing a border security plan, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has routinely downplayed the problems that exist there. For failing to uphold his oath to safeguard the homeland by securing our borders, I have called on Mayorkas to resign. In the absence of a resignation, I believe he should be impeached. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I will work to

build a case for impeaching Mayorkas in a transparent manner via the committee’s information-gathering process. Under Mayorkas’ leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has lost operational control of the border — a fact backed up by congressional testimony last March by Raul Ortiz, then the chief of the United States Border Patrol. This loss of control coincides with the fact that Border Patrol personnel have encountered over 8.1 million migrants since the beginning of the Biden administration, and an additional 1.7 million managed to evade overstretched law enforcement and slip into the country, according to sources in United States Customs and Border Protection. With the risk of terrorism at dangerously high levels and public safety deteriorating across the country, having 1.7 million “gotaways” roaming the streets of America is a frightening prospect. Our porous border is negatively impacting the quality of life of millions of Americans. On Jan. 2, New

York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that there were “a number of migrants who have committed crimes,” including some who had participated in a “robbery pattern.” More than 160,000 migrants have recently entered New York City, and they have elicited proclamations from Adams that the Big Apple may slash municipal services by up to 15 percent to pay for migrant services. What’s more, since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, 294 people on the United State’s terror watch list have been arrested trying to enter the country — but how many on that list evaded capture because they were among the 1.7 million “gotaways” and are currently in New York? Thanks to Mayorkas’ inability to stem the flow of migrants by securing the border, New Yorkers are facing additional public safety threats and reduced municipal services. In addition to serving as a pathway for migrants, the southern border has also been used as a gateway for drug smugglers to illegally import their dangerous narcotics into the United States.

nder his leadership, the department has lost control of the southern border.

Last fiscal year, Customs and Border Protection seized 27,293 pounds of poisonous fentanyl coming across the southwestern border, which is enough to kill around 6 billion — that’s billion — people. Regretfully, due to overstretched resources, CBP is able to seize only 5 to 10 percent of the fentanyl smuggled across the border, with the remainder making it to the streets of American cities and contributing to the 111,355 American overdose deaths that were recorded in the 12-month period ending in April 2023. Americans are being killed because of the porous southern border. I was proud to help pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, in the House of Representatives, which would fully fund CBP and make critical investments in border security infrastructure. While I continue to advocate for my colleagues in the Senate to pass the sweeping border security plan outlined in H.R. 2, I will work to hold Mayorkas accountable for this crisis of his own creation — and there is no better way to hold him accountable than to fire him. Mayorkas must be impeached. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Defending the honor of those who defend our streets

eing a law enforcement officer is an essential role in our society, yet today it’s a job that faces a growing stigma. A Siena College poll conducted last July revealed significant concern among New Yorkers about public safety, with 61 percent expressing worry about becoming a crime victim and 51 percent saying they felt uneasy about their safety in public spaces. Adding to this, an overwhelming 87 percent of respondents perED ceived crime as a serious issue in RA our state. These statistics drive home just how crucial it is for police officers to protect our communities and keep their residents safe and secure. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on Jan. 9, is a day to thank all those who put their lives on the line for our communities, our friends and our families. On this day, we recognize and honor the sacrifices made by law enforcement

officers every day. These people have committed themselves to a profession that demands not only skill, but also resolute dedication to the safety and security of others. Despite facing increasing challenges and criticism in recent times, these men and women continue to stand as pillars of strength, often working long hours under stressful circumstances to ensure the well-being of the communities they serve. Beyond law enforcement, officers often act as counselors, mediators and community leaders. They engage with the public, build relationships and work to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. Their job is not solely about enforcing laws — it’s also about promoting trust, maintaining peace and safeguarding our common values. New York state has a longstanding commitment to supporting its law enforcement professionals, whose sacrifices are integral to maintaining safety in our homes and workplaces and on our streets. Unfortunately, too often, these professionals do not receive the

appreciation they deserve. As a proud supporter of our men and women in blue, I do what I can in my role as an assemblyman to fight for their needs as they fight to bring safety to our communities. This week I introduced a resolution to commemorate Jan. 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in our state in conjunction with the observance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Additionally, I sponsored legislation that categorizes offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes. Last year, I introduced my Praise Our Police, or POP, program to school districts in the 19th Assembly District, which gave students an opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation to law enforcement officers. New York has some of the finest officers, and we must do our best to support them in the work they do. Improving public safety in our state requires a comprehensive strategy that extends beyond law enforcement alone. Encouraging greater interaction

his week has been all about appreciating law enforcement officers.

between law enforcement and local communities strengthens trust and understanding. Additionally, equipping law enforcement agencies with adequate resources, including updated technology, ongoing training and support services, is crucial. Establishing fair compensation, mental health support and resources for officer wellness can contribute to a more effective and responsive police force. Supporting law enforcement involves not just backing its initiatives, but also advocating for policies that support accountability and community-centered policing. The recent public safety retention crisis in New York, emphasized by Tim Dymond, president of the New York State Police Investigators Association, is indicative of why these incentives are not only smart, but necessary. It’s vital to create an environment in which law enforcement feels supported by the communities officers serve, and in which they are equipped with the tools, training and resources necessary to carry out their duties effectively and respectfully. Ed Ra represents the 19th Assembly District and is the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.

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Decision 2024: a call for informed voters

n the weeks and months leading up to this year’s elections in November, it is pivotal that Long Island voters stay engaged with everything that’s going on in New York state and the nation. In 10 months, scores of millions of voters will flock to polling booths across the country to cast their ballots for state offices, Congress and the White House. Making informed decisions begins with early engagement. In an era when information is constantly being filtered through a wide variety of media, it is imperative that voters pay attention to political developments and take the time to understand the competing candidates, their policies, and the evolving dynamics in the political arena. Informed voting is the bedrock of a healthy democracy. It ensures that those who are elected fulfill their promises and legislate based on the values and needs of the people they serve. Long Island, much like the rest of the country, needs leaders who genuinely understand the challenges faced by their communities, and who possess the foresight to make difficult choices. Critical issues that touch the lives of every resident will undoubtedly shape this year’s elections. From health care, to climate change, to economic development and social justice, understanding where candidates stand is paramount.

Letters Those college presidents shouldn’t get all blame To the Editor: Re Alan J. Singer’s op-ed last month, “Three college heads who lacked street smarts”: Professor Singer makes the point that the university presidents grilled by rightwing U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York at last month’s congressional hearing suffered from a lack of “street smarts,” leading to the resignation of one (now two) of them. While that may be true, the pointed questioning and harassment of the university presidents at those hearings deserves condemnation. House members engaging in McCarthy-era tactics in those Education Committee hearings does not bode well for democracy. If anyone should resign, it should be Stefanik. Apparently the three presidents failed to respond adequately to hypothetical verbal support of genocide by students at their universities. There is no evidence that such a call for genocide against Jews has been expressed on college campuses. Rather, it is a fantasy of Stefanik and other culture war fanatics. Students

Don’t wait until you step inside the voting booth to make decisions you hope align with your own priorities. Stay informed by keeping up with reputable news outlets — such as your local newspaper. With so many talking heads touting their agendas on cable news outlets, it’s important to keep your ear close to the ground and pay attention to what is going on in your own neighborhood. Bias and misinformation erode the foundation of democracy, sowing seeds of doubt by distorting facts and adding a political slant. News organizations have a responsibility to offer accurate information, but there are times when information can be misused to skew opinions. So, know where the information is coming from. Your local paper is the perfect place to read all about what’s happening. Not that you can’t turn on the television, but broadcast media tend to focus on national issues and how candidates plan to address foreign policy, spending, energy and immigration. All of that is crucially important — especially as it relates to the presidential race — but the issues at the forefront of local elections are just as important, if not more so. Remember, every decision made at the local level will shape the fabric of the community. It’s impossible to miss news of a spe-

cial election happening right in our backyard, even if you don’t live on the North Shore. On Feb. 13, voters will decide who will replace the disgraced former congressman George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District. Voters will choose between former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi — a Democrat from Glen Cove who held this seat before making an unsuccessful run for governor in 2022 — and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, of Great Neck, who is representing Republicans. As for those who live on the South Shore, the June primary will be just as important to Democrats, at least, looking to reclaim the seat in the 4th Congressional District now occupied by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican who handily won the 2022 race against Laura Gillen. Gillen is back for another try, but would need to beat State Sen. Kevin Thomas to represent Democrats once again in November. Regardless of the outcomes, the decisions made in this fall’s elections will reverberate for many years to come. That is why all of us must seize the opportunity to shape our future by gathering all the information we can about the candidates who are running. The responsibility to contribute lies with every voter. Let us not merely stand witness. Let us take an active role and help shape the future for the better.

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few days ago, we rang in the new year, filled with optimism about the new beginnings we hope 2024 will bring us. Much is made about New Year’s resolutions, often jokingly described as promises made to be broken, but they’re a valuable exercise, because setting goals is important. Whether it’s losing weight, exercising more or quitting smoking, resolutions shouldn’t be empty promises or pie-in-the-sky wishes, but rather achievements to work toward to make the year ahead more prossteVe perous. rHoaDs As we begin a new legislative session this month, here’s what Albany’s resolutions for 2024 should be. First, to get our state’s finances in order. Reckless, irresponsible spending increases over the past several years of one-party rule in Albany have left New York with a projected $36 billion cash shortfall for the next four years, accord-

ing to the state comptroller’s office. Albany’s knee-jerk reaction is to take more money out of your pocket to cover its lack of fiscal discipline. With outrageously high taxes, a toxic business climate and people fleeing the state in record numbers, reducing spending and doing more with less, while simultaneously making smart investments in the right priorities, are the only ways to close the gap. An immediate step in the right direction should be ending New York’s sanctuary state status and eliminating the numerous taxpayer-funded benefits — including free health care — for illegal immigrants. This single action would save approximately $2 billion in taxpayer dollars and remove a major incentive for illegal immigrants to flock to our state. Additionally, rather than suing bus companies for transporting migrants as a nonsensical gimmick, the city and state should be suing the Biden administration to cover the state’s costs of dealing with the self-inflicted migrant crisis created by the federal government’s failure to enforce immigration laws and protect

nding New York’s sanctuary state status would be a step in the right direction.

Letters and faculty at universities have courageously confronted unjustified censure and bullying in response to a very real catastrophe — a relentless ethnic cleansing and genocidal war being waged by the Israeli government, supported by our own, against the Palestinian people of Gaza. JIM BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County

Congestion pricing would benefit everyone To the Editor: It’s not surprising that Long Island lawmakers are pandering to the tiny minority of their constituents who would actually pay the $15 congestion fee for driving into Manhattan south of 60th Street. But it is disappointing that these officials fail to see beyond the narrow interests of this small group and recognize the big and broad benefits of congestion pricing, including for hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders. How could those who took part in the Dec. 11 anti-congestion-pricing news conference not notice the irony of holding their kvetch fest at the Long Island Rail Road’s Mineola station? Part of the $15 billion projected to be raised annually by the added fees will go toward improving LIRR service for the 200,000 Long Islanders who take trains into the city on an

our national sovereignty. Next, make our communities safer by repealing the disastrous bail-reform laws that enable and encourage criminals to commit more crimes. There’s more than enough evidence to show that bail reform has compromised public safety and hurt our communities. We need look no further than the incident last summer in which an armed offender with an extensive criminal record, who was on the streets only because of bail reform, walked into the middle of Jerusalem Avenue in North Bellmore with a gun, pointing it at drivers and pedestrians. Only the heroic efforts of the Nassau County Police Department prevented this from becoming a tragedy. Together with this, repeal the new Clean Slate law, which hides criminal convictions for crimes such as manslaughter, domestic violence, animal abuse, and hate crimes from civil background checks as soon as three years after an offender is released from prison. People deserve an opportunity to put their lives on the right track after paying their debt to society, but employers,

average weekday. Besides making rail commuting more comfortable and convenient, congestion pricing will reduce air pollution and the risk of car crashes in Manhattan. And those positives shouldn’t be ignored by Long Island representatives. Why do they not respect the decision of their fellow lawmakers to better safeguard public health and safety in the city? In addition, Long Island isn’t an island, economically. More than 300,000 of its residents earn their living from Manhattan-based businesses, according to the Regional Plan Association. These commuters make an average annual salary of $124,000, amounting to total income of $38 billion that’s spent largely on Long Island. Politicians such as State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick oppose congestion pricing partly on the grounds that it is a “tax” unfairly imposed on Long Islanders, as she claimed in a Herald op-ed last month, “Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion.” That’s a misuse of the term. Taxes are required payments; congestion pricing is an optional fee. No one is being forced to drive a car into Manhattan. The $15 fee — and the additional parking and gasoline costs — can be avoided by riding the LIRR. Encouraging more Long Islanders to take the train is, after all, a key objective of congestion pricing. KEvIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

landlords and institutions that are responsible for the safety of others also deserve to have that information when deciding whom to trust to work in their businesses, live in their homes and attend their schools. Prioritizing criminals over public safety needs to stop. Finally, Albany should resolve to combat the hate and antisemitism that is becoming unacceptably commonplace, especially on college campuses. Passing legislation to require colleges to report antisemitic acts and events on their campuses, and to withhold state funds from those that refuse, would be a positive step. No one should fear harassment or violence because of his or her religious beliefs, especially at educational institutions of “higher learning.” Our state is headed in the wrong direction. More people are moving out of New York than any other state in the country, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last month, and the quality of life has deteriorated for those of us who remain. Adopting these New Year’s resolutions, and following through on them, is essential to putting us back on the right track. Steve Rhoads represents the State Senate’s 5th District.

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