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NUMC CEO ousted after board vote other state-of-the-art facilities that offer top-quality care to a densely populated county. On Jan. 12, Newsday reportOver the past few years, the Nassau University Medical ed that the hospital’s president Center has been plagued by and CEO, Dr. Anthony Boutin, negative news about its finan- had been ousted in a hastily cial situation. NuHealth, the called meeting. NuHealth board health care system that over- members voted 11-0 to launch a sees the hospital, its staff and search for a new leader, and named Megan board of directors, Ryan, the public additional care benefit cor porafacilities and busition’s general ness operations, counsel and chief has long struggled le g al of ficer, as with operating definterim president icits. The 2022 defiand chief execucit was reported to tive. be $164 million. No reason was The hospital, in given for Boutin’s East Meadow, and removal. close to Uniondale BRUcE BlAkEmAN Boutin, who has a n d We s t b u r y, County Executive over 30 years of serves as a crucial health care leadermedical lifeline for some of the county’s most vul- ship experience in a variety of nerable residents, serving over settings, joined the hospital in 300 patients a day, including 2007 as chairman of the departinmates at the Nassau County ment of emergency medicine. Correctional Center. NuHealth Under his leadership, the also operates the A. Holly Pat- department flourished, and terson Extended Care Facility moved into a new state-of-theart facility. in Uniondale. Boutin was appointed acting NUMC is a cornerstone of medical care in Nassau County president and CEO of the hosand the largest hospital on pital in January 2020, and Long Island. It has a Level One named to the position permatrauma and burn center and Continued on page 14

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the east Meadow union Free School district partnered with Hanover Research to develop a five-year plan. above, Julie Shenefield and Merideth Melson of Hanover spoke at the meeting.

East Meadow schools to develop strategic 5-year plan By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

The East Meadow Union Free School District has partnered with the global information service firm, Hanover Research, to help the district develop a strategic five-year plan. The district intends to use research results to build a roadmap that will guide it towards excellence, innovation and inclusivity, by identifying areas within the district that may need improvements. Hanover Research representatives, Julie Shenefield, the K-12 relationship director at Hanover, and Meredith Melson, a managing

director for K-12 education, formally introduced themselves to the community at the East Meadow school board’s Jan. 22 meeting. In a presentation, they walked attendees through the process of completing research within school districts, and showed possibilities of what goals may be identified. “The planning process is not merely about drafting documents,” Matthew Melnick, the board of education president said. “It’s about crafting a vision that reflects the aspirations and needs of our entire community.” Shenefield said Hanover has over 200 researchers working to support the “big Continued on page 9

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HERALD SchoolS Learning about dinosaurs in E.M. schools Dinosaur fossils filled the gymnasium at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow during the school’s Dinosaurs Rock assembly on Jan. 12. Dinosaurs Rock member Bradley Chernoff held a presentation in which he shared a collection of fossils, bones and eggs of prehis-

toric animals. For more than 20 ye a r s, D i n o s a u r s Ro c k h a s brought museum-like exhibits to schools throughout the tri-state area. The students held dinosaur eggs, viewed dinosaur heads and compared their body size to the leg bone of a dinosaur.

Photos courtesy East Meadow Union Free School District

Dinosaurs Rock member Bradley Chernoff held a presentation in which he shared a collection of fossils, bones and eggs of prehistoric animals.

On Jan. 12, dinosaur fossils filled the gymnasium at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow during the school’s Dinosaurs Rock assembly.

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Name that Tune is a beloved East Meadow community event, and for the 15th year, crowds gathered last week at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters on East Meadow Avenue for another round of fun and music. The event is run annually by the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow. Members of the club and East Meadow residents listened to songs — old and new — and they guessed what the title was in order to win prizes. There were also raffles, a 50/50 and an array of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy. The event was emceed by Alan Hodish, judged by Ross Schiller and the DJ was Harry Demiris. All proceeds collected from ticket sales and donations will be used to support those in need in the community. For more on upcoming Kiwanis events, visit EastMeadowKiwanis.org. Tim Baker/Herald photos

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Mary Ann Hazelton and Irma Difranco took a selfie with Ross Schiller, the evening’s judge. Anthony and Melissa Marcolini of East Meadow won a board of lottery tickets.

Kelly Cafiso of Wantagh proudly showed off the ‘Welcome’ plaque she won during the event.

At the 15th annual Name that Tune event, run by the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow, Alan Hodish served at the evening’s emcee.

Attendees listen to songs and they guess what the title is in order to win prizes. Kevin Kamper of East Meadow had a good time at the Jan. 26 event.

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HERALD NEIGHBORS Reduce, reuse and recycle at Parkway Third graders at Parkway Elementary School in the East Meadow Union Free School District designed their own magnetic recycling sorters on Jan. 24. Students worked in pairs in the school’s STEM lab as they used different recyclable items such as water bottles, paper towel rolls

and paper plates to craft a magnetic recycling sorter that could separate recyclable material. This lesson allowed students to learn about the challenges that waste management centers face and different methods they use to sort recycling.

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Third graders at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow designed their own magnetic recycling sorters on Jan. 24.

Students at Parkway were able to learn about different methods of recycling at the Jan. 24 event in the school.

Students worked in pairs in the school’s STEM lab.

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Next generation of STEM experts takes flight Cradle of Aviation Museum, Catholic Health team up space-themed showings. To start off, middle school-aged kids from Catholic campuses across Nassau County joined Hundreds of students gathered in the to hear the firsthand experiences of Cradle of Aviation Museum last week to health care professionals during the witness a launch. No, not of the life- recent program launch. The sea of red, green and blue unisized replica rockets that surrounded them at the Garden City attraction, but forms showed how many young minds were at the planetarium of the museum’s new partlearning about the journey nership with Catholic of medicine from beginning Health. to end — from how to use The health care company, the online patient portal, to which runs medical faciliwhat really happens when a ties like Mercy Hospital in prescription is filled out, to Rockville Centre, will work how nurses care for their with the museum to propatients. mote STEM education. The interactive panel “Inspiring our young to was just a taste of what’s to consider pursuing additioncome, Catholic Health offial education that is STEM- DR. PATRICk cials said. The new healthoriented benefits not only O’ShAughNESSy themed features aim to the next future generation inspire kids to not only of pilots and astronauts, but CEO, explore medical careers, but also health care profession- Catholic Health also take good care of thema l s , ” s a i d D r. P a t r i c k O’Shaughnessy, chief executive of Cath- selves. How can you stay healthy? What do you do when you start feeling sick? olic Health. “That’s why we’re the sponsor of the Where should you seek help? CurricuSky Theatre Planetarium — (For kids) lum is being developed to help answer to begin to learn about health sciences those questions. “We spend so much time on book eduand how technology is actually impactcation,” O’Shaughnessy said. “It’s really ing better patient care.” The planetarium will now add mov- important to get the kids get out and actually see what is created, and get real ies about health care to its selection of

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aNdrEw Tudda Seaford Senior Basketball TUDDA PICKED UP where he left off last season when he averaged 21.2 points per game as a junior to lead the Vikings. Now he leads all Nassau County when it comes to filling the bucket. Heading into February, the hard-todefend guard carried a 25.3 ppg average while scoring in double figures in each of Seaford’s first 17 games. In back-to-back games Jan. 13 and 17, Tudda poured in 35 against Clarke and 30 against Malverne, respectively.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ...............5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook .................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Lawrence......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at East Rockaway ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball: Elmont at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carey at Elmont .........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Seaford .......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham .............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ............ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Westbury at Baldwin ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow .............. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy ..................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Hempstead ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Freeport.......................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale...........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side .............. 2 p.m.

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M a c A r t h u r ’s o n c e - c o m fo r t abl e 13-point advantage midway through the fourth quarter dwindled to a basket in the final minute last Saturday afternoon as host East Meadow staged a furious rally in a showdown of the top two girls’ basketball teams in Nassau Conference AA-1. In an attempt to take the lead, the Jets created an open look from three-point range with less than 10 seconds remaining in regulation but were unable to convert. MacArthur’s Meaghan Campbell secured the rebound and the 60-56 victory with a pair of free throws. “I’m not surprised it came down to the end because we’re both really good teams,” said Campbell, one of its seven sophomores. “It was a fun game,” she added. “We’re a close group and we’re excited to keep our streak going.” The Generals, who inched closer to a fourth consecutive conference title and won their 38th straight conference game, had four double-digit scorers led by a career-high 17 from sophomore Ysabelle Perillo. Campbell had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and senior Sara Kealey and sophomore Gabby Nicolini chipped in 10 points apiece. “This a team that doesn’t crumble down the stretch,” head coach Dave Radtke said after MacArthur improved to 12-3 overall and 9-0 in AA-1. “They got back in the game with some big threes and I thought we did a nice job of keeping our composure. “We play at such a frantic pace, it’s not that easy for us to step on the brakes and burn the clock,” he added. “It’s a big win. It puts us two games ahead of East Meadow and three ahead of everyone else.” The Jets (11-5 overall, 8-2 in AA-1), who were looking to avenge a 72-62 defeat at MacArthur Dec. 18, got a game-high 26 points from junior Allie Twible and a career-high 24 from freshman Angelina Cronin. “It’s not the result we wanted, but playing in this type of game can only help us in the playoffs,” East Meadow

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East Meadow freshman Angelina Cronin poured in 24 points in last Saturday’s rollercoaster 60-56 loss to MacArthur. head coach Peter Olenik said. “It was a playoff-type atmosphere that’ll help us going forward. It was game with a lot of runs and we came close to completing the comeback.” MacArthur scored the game’s first seven points and led 14-10 after the opening quarter. The Jets responded with an 11-4 run to begin the second and went ahead for the first time after Cronin sank three free throws after drawing a foul from behind the arc. Trailing 21-18, the Generals responded by scoring 13 straight highlighted by four

points apiece from Perillo and Campbell, a Kealey trey and senior Ani Angelakis’ field goal. “We’re a balanced-scoring team and our defense has been great all season,” Radtke said. “We feed off our defense.” MacArthur also enjoyed a 12-4 run to open the second half, keyed by Perillo and Angelakis three-pointers, and led by as many as 14 late in the third quarter. Twible and Cronin made the Generals sweat, however, combining for four threepointers and all 20 Jets points in the fourth.

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Keeping E.M. as a high-achieving district goals” of clients. The firm consists of qualitative teams that collect data through interviews, focus groups and surveys, and a quantitative team that can take the data and build interactive dashboards and reports. Melson noted that there are a number of phases that Hanover will work through with the district. “The first phase of the process that we’re going to be talking through today is really focused at the district level, because that’s important to touch on before you can get to the department or the individual school level,” she said. The first step of the phase that Hanover will complete is an internal survey — meaning it’ll go to internal stakeholders within the district. This includes people like board members and administrators, in order to figure out the mission, vision and values of East Meadow schools. Hanover will then administer an external community survey that goes out to students, parents and families in order to determine priorities and what they perceive to be successes and challenges within the district. Melson said Hanover will gather all of the data and synthesize it in order to build a track, which will be complete by summer, of what a strategic plan will look like. Some parents and board members questioned how a broader five-year plan could help identify small goals within the district. Kenneth Rosner, the superintendent of schools, explained that the “1,000-foot view” of the district will allow it to figure out smaller, strategic plans for individual schools. “The whole idea is that this is the overall view, but in each of the buildings it’s going to look a little bit different,” Rosner said. “That’s the granular — the action planning — based off the five-year plan.”

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Hanover research presented examples from a different school district of what goals or key priorities might look like, once research is complete. He emphasized that East Meadow is a high-achieving district. “We have a 98 percent graduation rate, we have AP scholars — we have a lot of great things,” he said, “but we need to continue to push that forward.” A strategic plan developed by Hanover for Cabell County Schools in West Virginia showed that Hanover’s research helped identify key priorities — such as recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers and

staff, advancing equitable opportunities and outcomes, and using data to support districtwide continuous improvement. Each key priority was then broken down into goals and action steps. “So you have your goals, you have the actions steps, and then this will turn into the action plan for each individual school,” Rosner explained. “This is where it starts — and all that information comes from the surveys and the community meetings.” Another question that attendees asked was just simply: why is a strategic plan important? “I think for me, the why is that before you can have individual continuous improvement plans at the school level, before you can have department-wide action plans,” Melson said, “you have to have some sort of overall district plan that you can track and monitor progress on.” Shenefield said Hanover has seen school district strategic plans help develop building cohesiveness. “We all know what we want our students to achieve, we have that common goal,” she said. “What do we need to do at each level to ensure that these students are meeting those goals, meetings those visions, following up on the promise that we made for our students?” There’s nine schools in East Meadow. Rosner said if the plan Hanover creates identify goals in the high schools, the district can backtrack and see where those goals can be achieved starting in the middle schools. He also said that he’d like to see the plan craft goals for the district’s special education students. “We have that 98 percent graduation rate, we have a lot of things,” Rosner said. “We have the fine arts, we have the performing arts. This is a top district in Nassau County — in New York State. But we still have goals every year that we need to create in order to become even better.”

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A winter wonderland at Eisenhower Park Everyone in Nassau County knows Eisenhower Park — and knows the 930-acre oasis well. It is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area, larger, in fact, than Central Park. Offering a full range of athletic and family activities, there’s something for everyone in Eisenhower. Although more likely that people hit the trails or enjoy the open field space in warmer spring or summer months, the park boasts natural beauty that is not to be ignored during the wintertime. Whether you’re heading indoors for a lap or two at the Aquatic Center, or taking a stroll around the lake near the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre — no matter the weather, the park still boasts attractions. The park was acquired by Nassau County during the Great Depression, as the property’s owners were unable to pay taxes on the land. It was named the Nassau County Park at Salisbury in 1944, and officially dedicated in 1949. 40 years later, it was renamed after President Dwight D. Eisenhower. World class entertainment has graced the park’s stage during the summertime, excited additions popped up all last year, and now there’s a brand new eatery and catering hall, The Lannin, in the center of the park’s attractions. Open every day through dusk, unless otherwise noted, Eisenhower is Nassau County’s gem. For more, visit NassauCountyNY. gov/2797/Eisenhower-Park.

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Eisenhower Park is 930-acre oasis located in the heart of Nassau County. Wonderful in all seasons, it’s particularly pretty to see in the wintertime — with a dusting of snow on the ground.

Can you spot the sparrow? Nature lovers will be able to spot bounds of critters, native to Nassau County.

Memorials for members of the U.S. military are frequently visited, as well as spots for ceremonies to take place throughout the year. Eisenhower Park has bared the name of the former president since 1969. It was previously known as the Nassau County Park at Salisbury.

With bounds of walking trails, among other forms of recreational entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the park.

STEPPING OUT

Photos courtesy The Fest

The Monkees icon Micky Dolenz relives those heady days when The Beatles ruled the world, musically at least.

Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber also participates, performing with Micky Dolenz and others.

Micky Dolenz headlines The Fest for Beatles Fans

The Monkees’ drummer shares his experience with the Fab Four

It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/ pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80s’ vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons — backed by a dynamic band — this is the deﬁnitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

By Daniel Offner The Fest for Beatles Fans — the largest and longestrunning immersive experience for fans of the Fab Four — celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beatles devotees surely will want to get in on the action, next weekend, Feb. 9-11. It involves an all-star lineup of musical guests, an auction of rare memorabilia, fan meet and greets, a giant Beatles marketplace, Beatles museum, an art gallery dedicated to the Fab Four, plus even more. And since this year also marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival at JFK International Airport, it all happens at the famed TWA Hotel at JFK. Headlining this year’s event is none other than drummersinger Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, along with Laurence Juber and Steve Holley of Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Greg Bissonnette, Mark Rivera, and others. The Monkees — unlike the Fab Four themselves — were not actually a band at all. They came about through the magic of television to appear like they were a group trying to be like The Beatles, but who could never quite achieve the same level of success. “We used to have a poster of The Beatles on the set and we would throw darts at it,” Dolenz says. “We were never famous on the show. It was about the struggle for success and trying to get a record deal, which we never did on the TV show.” Ironically, the success of the NBC sitcom would launch the “imaginary band” to new heights. The Monkees would go on to achieve success they never thought attainable. Their albums climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, and soon they were selling out shows all across the country. Several of their songs, including the “(Theme From) The Monkees,” was actually written, produced and performed by songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart; later rerecorded to feature the actors’ voices. Dolenz says that during the auditions, producers required that the actors were able to play an instrument and sing. “The producers must have had in mind that we were going to play live,” he recalls. “Mike Nesmith said it was like Pinocchio becoming a real little boy.” He compared the experience to the Fox musical series “Glee,” in the sense that all four members of the group were

able to sing and act, practiced and learned the music in order to perform on tour. During the height of his show’s popularity in 1966, Dolenz was invited to sit in on a session at Abbey Road Studios. He said that, at the time, The Beatles were in the middle of tracking their song, “Good Morning, Good Morning,” for their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s

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Lonely Hearts Club Band. Interestingly, John Lennon said that the inspiration for the tune came to him from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial. Coincidentally, back in the United States, Dolenz and The Monkees were featured in several commercials for the breakfast cereal during their peak. In the years that followed, he would have many more interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. “I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan,” Dolenz says. “They were great. They got what The Monkees were all about.” He also recalls how Lennon once compared The Monkees to the Marx Brothers, because of their plucky

comedic antics. Throughout the years, Dolenz has mixed in a blend of Beatles covers into his repertoire, including “Good Morning, Good Morning,” and “A Day in the Life.” His participation in The Fest goes back to 2014, when he joined Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits on stage for a performance of “Henry VIII.” According to Dolenz, he’s most excited to share the stage with talented musicians like Laurence Juber, and just “being there” to spend time with fans and have a good time. “Its like comic-con,” Dolenz says. “I’m looking forward to going back there and hanging out in New York.”

South Shore Symphony The orchestra continues music director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season, joined by The Zandieh Trio. The young ensemble performs Beethoven’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Cello,’ and ‘Piano in C Major, Op. 56’ — known as the ‘Triple Concerto’ — which showcases the talents of violinist Cameron Zandieh, cellist Charlie Zandieh and pianist Christopher Zandieh. Performing together since 2013, their ensemble is the inevitable collaborative joint force of the three accomplished brothers. All would go on to graduate from the prestigious Juilliard School. The program also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s compelling ‘Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54.’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

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Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ on. Almost Queen visits the Paramount stage, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Almost Queen’s concerts are a true testament to the band’s love for Queen’s music. The carefully curated setlist featuring Queen’s best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga,” along with lesser known tracks. And of course, no Queen tribute concert would be complete without classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions!” It’s no wonder fans keep coming back for more. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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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.

Weekly Mah Jongg Join the JULIETS for Mah Jngg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, every Thursday, noon-4 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.). All levels of players welcome. Open to women and men. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave. For more information, email mahjonggCBT@ yahoo.com or contact Beth Tikvah office at (516) 785-2445.

Mah jongg Enjoy Mah Jongg and canasta, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center. $5 contribution. No outside food allowed. Bring your own games and cards. Lssons available. 1400 Prospect Ave. Call (516) 4283693.for more information.

On exhibit 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.

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Sands’ New York Proposes Robust Environmental Impact Study

hen building an integrated resort complex with a multi-billion-dollar investment, it is crucial to outline and quantify the tangible effects in terms of economic growth, job creation, and community benefits. One key aspect that developers often strive to minimize is their environmental impact on the surrounding area. Under the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Act and its implementing regulations, projects, like the Sands New York Integrated Resort, are required to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement that identifies and evaluates impacts and presents mitigation measures to avoid or minimize those impacts. The SEQR regulations require public scoping to determine what should be evaluated in the Environmental Impact Statement, and the first step in the scoping process is the preparation of a Draft Scope by the applicant. The Draft Scope outlines the issues that will be studied in the Environmental Impact Statement. Public scoping is done to focus the Environmental Impact Statement on the proper issues and to ensure public participation in the process. Through the process of creating the scope for the Environmental Impact Statement for their planned Long Island integrated resort and wellness destination, Sands has gone above and beyond on their impact studies. The comprehensiveness

who

TODAY

of the Draft Scope and the studies proposed for the Environmental Impact Statement demonstrate Sands’ commitment to the provision of community benefits and to environmental sustainability. Sands has put forward the most robust draft environmental review ever proposed. They will assess environmental and social impacts like air quality, soil, noise, water, light, parking, and traffic effects – but also community character, jobs, and public health. Currently, the plan includes:

Transportation, Traffic and Parking A full traffic impact study will be done that will evaluate over 114 locations, from seasonal patterns to weekday rush hours and weekend traffic, including during construction and operation. Parking, access, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic are all being studied, as well as how the project integrates into existing transit cycles and routes. The study will also include a parking evaluation to ensure the proposed plans accommodate adequate on-site parking to mitigate impact on the surrounding area. Air, Soil and Water Throughout the process of drafting their Environmental Impact Statement, Sands will study the existing vegetation and habitat, including the Hempstead Plains, and conduct a full analysis of water and soil, including groundwater, water supply, discharge, stormwater management, and soil excavation; study air emissions from stationary and mobile sources, as well as evaluate greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, energy conservation and sustainability measures including waste reduction.

Community Character The study will also assess how the proposed project would fit into overall the character of the existing community. This work will include a community character Continued on page 2 Photo provided by Sands

Photo: The Sands New York integrated resort is proposed at the Nassau Hub site on Long Island.

The developer of a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island

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assessment, including cultural resources and zoning for the site and surrounding areas in consultation with the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead and the villages of Garden City, Hempstead, Mineola, Westbury and Freeport. The impact studies will also include noise and vibration assessments, including noise impacts during construction and operation of the facility, to ensure the integrated resort remains a longstanding good neighbor.

Public Health and Problem Gambling Sands, in partnership with the Sands community Working Groups, will study problem gambling, as well as available programs and services. This ongoing study will include period assessments to identify and study services that mitigate gambling addictions and other public health concerns.

Las Vegas Sands named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America Included on DJSI World for 4th consecutive year, DJSI North America for 8th time; Sands China Ltd. named to DJSI World for 2nd year Las Vegas Sands was once

model corporate citizen working

again recognized on the Dow Jones

to ensure strength and resiliency

Sustainability Indices (DJSI),

of our communities, and the

with placement on the DJSI World

industry leader in environmental

Index for the fourth consecutive year

sustainability.”

and the DJSI North America Index for

Sands’ DJSI inclusions reflect

the eighth time. Sands China Ltd., the

the company’s adaptability in

Socio-Economic Impacts

company’s Asian subsidiary, was also

aligning efforts and reporting to the

EIS studies will include a full analysis of the project’s impact on jobs and economic growth (direct and indirect), which includes looking at community demographics, Sands’ voluntary payments to the region, as well as construction, employment, and training programs.

named to the DJSI World and DJSI

major methodology changes and

Asia Pacific indices for the second

public disclosure expectations made

consecutive year.

for the Corporate Sustainability

Community Facilities and Services, and Cumulative Impacts The study will include the site’s existing use of facilities and capacities, including emergency services, and the assessment of impacts of increased demand on services from the resort. The scope will also include proposed on-site security, as well as how the project might interact with other developments in the area, like the anticipated NYU-Langone Hospital. As the Sands’ draft scope for the Environmental Impact Statement is reviewed, the Town of Hempstead (the lead agency) is hosting public meetings to transparently inform community members about Sands’ proposed assessment commitments, as well as solicit community feedback on the scope of the assessment. The information collected from the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will help inform Sands on how and where it should provide targeted resources for mitigation, ensuring a final project that is a net gain for the region, providing substantial quality of life benefits. The details of Sands’ robust study for the proposed $4 billion resort is available on the Town of Hempstead’s website at HempsteadNY.gov.

The DJSI World Index comprises

Assessment this year. The approach

global sustainability leaders as

is reflective of Sands’ focus on

identified by S&P Global through

transparency as defined by the

the Corporate Sustainability

major Environmental, Social and

Assessment). It represents the

Governance (ESG) authorities

top 10% of the largest 2,500

and a dedication to continuously

companies in the S&P Global BMI

expanding its impact.

based on long-term economic,

The DJSI, including the Dow

environmental and social criteria.

Jones Sustainability World Index

Sands and Sands China are the

(DJSI World), were launched in 1999

only two companies in the Casino

as the pioneering series of global

and Gaming category listed on DJSI

sustainability benchmarks available

World this year.

in the market. The index family is

“Our recognition on this

comprised of global, regional and

premier global sustainability

country benchmarks. The S&P

benchmark, following our recent

Global Corporate Sustainability

inclusion as one of Newsweek’s

Assessment is an annual evaluation

America’s Most Responsible

of companies’ sustainability

Companies, underscores the impact

practices and covers over 10,000

of our corporate responsibility

companies from around the world.

initiatives and ESG leadership,”

The CSA focuses on sustainability

Patrick Dumont, President and

criteria that are both industry-

Chief Operating Officer, said.

specific and financially material and

“We aim to be the employer and

has been doing so since 1999.

Ahead in Sustainability With the goal of achieving measured, ongoing progress, Sands also has established 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, Team Member volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction, mapping to its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars.

People • 2025 GOAL: Invest $200 million in workforce development As of 2022, Sands had invested $56 million in workforce development initiatives, bringing its cumulative investment to $113 million since 2021, well past the halfway point. Sands is focused on building the workforce of the future by supporting the professional growth of its Team Members, advancing the skills of hospitality industry professionals as well as the local labor pool in its regions, and helping local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, succeed.

Planet • 2025 GOAL: Achieve a 17.5% reduction in carbon emissions Finally, Sands works to ensure the long-term environmental health of its regions through the Planet pillar, led by the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. As of 2022, Sands had achieved a 50% reduction in carbon emissions from its 2018 baseline; however, the cumulative decrease reflected continued pandemic-related impact on property visitation. As business returns to more normal levels in 2023, Sands is continuing to aggressively pursue its low-carbon transition initiatives in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy and transportation.

Communities • 2025 GOAL: Contribute 150,000 Team Member volunteer hours The global Sands Cares community engagement program leads initiatives under the Communities pillar and drives the company’s priorities on hardship relief, education, nonprofit and local business advancement, disaster relief and preparedness, and cultural and natural heritage preservation. Sands surpassed their goal by the end of 2022 because of extensive support for pandemic-related initiatives, along with core Sands Cares volunteer efforts. The new 2025 target will be announced in the company’s next ESG report in spring 2024.

partner of choice in our regions, a

To learn more about the Sands as the world’s preeminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts visit sandsnewyork.com

Continued from page 1

model corporate citizen working

again recognized on the Dow Jones

to ensure strength and resiliency

Sustainability Indices (DJSI),

of our communities, and the

with placement on the DJSI World

industry leader in environmental

Index for the fourth consecutive year

sustainability.”

and the DJSI North America Index for

Sands’ DJSI inclusions reflect

the eighth time. Sands China Ltd., the

the company’s adaptability in

Socio-Economic Impacts

company’s Asian subsidiary, was also

aligning efforts and reporting to the

named to the DJSI World and DJSI

major methodology changes and

Asia Pacific indices for the second

public disclosure expectations made

consecutive year.

for the Corporate Sustainability

The DJSI World Index comprises

Assessment this year. The approach

global sustainability leaders as

is reflective of Sands’ focus on

identified by S&P Global through

transparency as defined by the

the Corporate Sustainability

major Environmental, Social and

Assessment). It represents the

Governance (ESG) authorities

top 10% of the largest 2,500

and a dedication to continuously

companies in the S&P Global BMI

expanding its impact.

based on long-term economic,

The DJSI, including the Dow

environmental and social criteria.

Jones Sustainability World Index

Sands and Sands China are the

(DJSI World), were launched in 1999

only two companies in the Casino

as the pioneering series of global

and Gaming category listed on DJSI

sustainability benchmarks available

World this year.

in the market. The index family is

“Our recognition on this

comprised of global, regional and

premier global sustainability

country benchmarks. The S&P

benchmark, following our recent

Global Corporate Sustainability

inclusion as one of Newsweek’s

Assessment is an annual evaluation

America’s Most Responsible

of companies’ sustainability

Companies, underscores the impact

practices and covers over 10,000

of our corporate responsibility

companies from around the world.

initiatives and ESG leadership,”

The CSA focuses on sustainability

Patrick Dumont, President and

criteria that are both industry-

Chief Operating Officer, said.

specific and financially material and

“We aim to be the employer and

has been doing so since 1999.

partner of choice in our regions, a

To learn more about the Sands as the world’s preeminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts visit sandsnewyork.com

TODAY

Photo provided by Sands

Sands New York gave a $10,000 contribution to Island Harvest Food Bank in honor of the upcoming holidays. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

Photo provided by Sands

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 65,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and New York City, recognized Sands New York at its annual Building Bridges Gala last week. Sands SVP and Former NYS Governor David Paterson was on-site to accept the award.

Photo provided by Sands

The partnership between Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative and the Long Island Nets extended to a second Holiday Hoops Experience at Nassau Coliseum over the first weekend of January. A new batch of 75 students from communities across Long Island turned out to learn basketball fundamentals and sports safety with Long Island Nets Basketball Academy clinicians, and were surprised by a visit from Long Island Nets players Kaiser Gates, Kennedy Chandler, Kameron Hankerson and Kyler Edwards.

Photo provided by Sands

Sands New York partnered with the United States Marine Corps Reserve to collect Toys-for-Tots throughout the Season of Sparkle celebration. The Sands team also delivered a $10,000 donation to the Toys-for-Tots organization for its mission to help deliver gifts to economically disadvantaged children over the holiday season.

Feb.

‘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.

‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

Having an event?

Breast screening Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.

Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.

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.

Learn to salsa

In concert

Art talk

Head to Salsa Latina Dance Studio, Wednesdays, for beginner salsa classes, 7:308:30 p.m., and beginner bachata 8:30-9:30 p.m. Free trial class for new students. No partner and no experience needed. Parking is in the back of the studio. 388 Merrick Ave.,in East Meadow Contact (516) 902-7368 or email edwinguerrero352@gmail. com.

The Paul Joseph Trio performs, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m., at East Meadow Public Library. The ensemble is known for their unique jazz arrangements of classical music, as well as their classical jazz concerts. Registration required. 1886 Front St., East Meadow. For more, visit EastMeadow.info.

Chamber installation

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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.

East Meadow Chamber of Commerce installs its officers and directors, Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at Westbury Manor. 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information, visit EastMeadowChamber.com.

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nently that November. He led the hospital through the coronavirus pandemic, and was an advocate for state aid to help offset the deficit that NuHealth has long struggled with. In 2021, when the corporation’s operating deficits were reported to be $102.3 million, Boutin told the Herald that state aid is critical to the viability of any public hospital. NUMC is the county’s only public hospital. It has often been referred to as Nassau’s “safety net” for medical care — meaning the hospital provides services for those who are uninsured and other vulnerable patients. Matthew Bruderman, NUMC’s board chairman, previously told the Herald, “The fact is that all of the other hospitals are generally for profit. This hospital is supposed to take care of people, regardless of their ability to pay.” NUMC’s financial situation has sparked concern in the Nassau County Legislature. Legislator Siela Bynoe said that if NUMC were forced to close its doors due its financial situation, the outcome would not only be “unacceptable” but also “an avoidable public health disaster.” “It would be a catastrophic failure to the communities who deeply rely on this public-benefit health system,” Bynoe added. It is unclear when the hospital will appoint or install a new, permanent

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dr. anthony Boutin, president and Ceo of the nassau university medical Center, was ousted in a hastily called meeting in mid-January. the matter raised questions about the hospital’s financial state, as well as how well it continues to benefit patients. president. Boutin was reported to be among the highest-paid public employees in New York state, earning over $820,000 in 2022, according to state records. In an interview with Newsday following Boutin’s removal, Bruderman said he had only recently learned that Boutin’s appointment as president had

expired last October. “The board decided they want to bring a new CEO to help make more progress,” Bruderman said. “…We’re making great progress with the hospital. We can bring in someone who is dedicated only to administrative work.” Despite its financial issues, the hospital is regularly supported by Nassau

County. As part of an ongoing modernization program, NUMC unveiled a brand new $6.2 million MRI facility in mid-December. The redesigned center was funded in part by the county. “The County’s assistance in making this a reality will ensure that thousands more residents will have access to the latest imaging,” Bruderman said in a December news release. “That means better diagnosis and treatments that save lives.” The hospital is slated to open a new catheterization lab and an expanded dialysis center this year. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a longtime advocate of the hospital, agreed that state aid is crucial to its success. Referring to the new MRI facility, Blakeman said it “is one of a number of ways that the county and the hospital are working together to give residents the top-notch care they deserve. “NUMC is an irreplaceable health care resource for our communities,” he added. “We are hopeful that the state will provide further funding to keep NUMC viable,” Chris Boyle, a spokesman for Blakeman, said in June. “The county is looking to further its contractual relationship with them for a variety of services that create a revenue stream for the hospital.” Additional reporting by Brandon Cruz

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JUDITE VALENTE PERCEVEJO, SUSAN V. RODRIGUES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 4, 2019, 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 February 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 100 FLORENCE COURT, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 472, Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment $217,700.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616571/2018. 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”. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-007999 78887 144272 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total

amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the

Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days

after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have

violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, V. JOSE S. MENDEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and JOSE S. MENDEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1054 ADAMS STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 36, Block 151, Lot 502, 503 & 504: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL, OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT UNIONDALE, UNINCORPORATED AREA, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613085/2019. Mark S Ricciardi, 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. 144515 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9, Plaintiff, v. PATRICIA FREUDENBERG, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 23, 2023, I, Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 27, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 1733 Andrea Road East Meadow, NY 11554 SBL No. 50-556-1 All that certain parcel of land situate at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 615071/2018 in the amount of $627,019.68 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 144501 LEGAL NOTICE NASSAU - INDEX NO.: 006989/2016SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates NASSAU COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 11, Block 31, Lot 44, WESTBURY, NY, County of NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, -againstunknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of BONNIE DUVAL A/K/A BONNIE G. DUVAL, deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, JENNIFER

DUVAL, AS ADMINISTRATRIX, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG DUVAL A/K/A CRAIG R. DUVAL; CRAIG DUVAL, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG DUVAL A/K/A CRAIG R. DUVAL; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CITIBANK, N.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC, CHASE BANK, N.A., DOUG DUVAL, MYRNA DUVAL, JEREMY DUVAL, DEFENDANTS. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, January 18, 2024. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated December 27, 2023 and filed with the NASSAU County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as

Section 11, Block 31, Lot 44, WESTBURY, NY, County of NASSAU as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 1037 BROADWAY, WESTBURY, NY 11590. 79348 144426 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 2-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 9th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144596 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 2/7/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 86/24. - 88/24. EAST MEADOW - Mersida Ibric & Ravi Baldeo, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen); Variance, rear yard, construct addition attached to dwelling; Variance, side yard, maintain a/c unit attached to dwelling., E/s Dieman La., 334’ S/o Patti La., a/k/a 1384 Dieman La. N.C.P.C. Local determination. 93/24. LEVITTOWN Satish Kumar, Special exception for proposed religious use in existing building; waive off-street parking., S/s Parkside Dr., 186’ W/o Schoolhouse

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Wintertime flea market, just down the road

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The event is possible thanks to a collaboration with the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and Nassau County Fairs.

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Rd., a/k/a 5 N. Village Green S.E.Q.R. determination not made. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Meadow & Levittown 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 at 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. 144601 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:

(NR) ISLAND PARK ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER starting from the west curbline of Washington Avenue, west for a distance of 70 feet. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Sheridan Place, east for a distance of 40 feet. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 183 feet west of the west curbline of Washington Avenue, west for a distance of 41 feet. NORTH MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 597/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Bridge Street, north or a distance of 75 feet. BRIDGE STREET (TH 597/23)South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Meadowbrook Road, west for a distance of 30 feet. (NR) WESTBURY WESTBURY DRIVE (TH 592/23) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Old Country Road, south for a distance of 44 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location: MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Bridge Street, north for a distance of 40 feet. (Adopted 8/2/22) MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) West Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 40 feet north of the north curbline of Bridge Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(Adopted 2/7/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144591

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 1-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 9th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 1-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 1-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144595

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-HE1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Lemuel Stephens; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 30, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 4, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 189 Newport Road, Uniondale, NY 11553-1121. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the unincorporated aera of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 34 Block 364 Lot 255. Approximate amount of judgment $598,737.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001454/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Michele A. Baptiste, 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: December 14, 2023 144633

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When you think about flea markets and street fairs, most picture a warm day in the spring, summer or fall. But along Sunrise Highway, travelers on Sundays have likely passed the winter flea market in Merrick — and it’s a great place to get out of the house, stretch your legs and shop around for a trinket or two through the cold months of January, February and March. T he flea market happens every weekend, thanks to a collaboration with Nassau County Fairs and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. There’s plenty of parking and free admission. The entrance is in the parking lot of the corner of Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue, at 1 Broadcast Plaza, Merrick. Since Nov. 26, travelers from near and far have flocked to the fair. Vendors present a unique selection of items, including but not limited to antiques, jewelry, pocketbooks, footwear and more. If vendors want to sign up for the fair which takes place on Sundays only, it’s $50 a slot. Each vendor will get two parking spac- At the flea market on Sunrise Highway, John es — one for their vehicle and McCarthy showed off an array of antiques and one to sell items. Vendors can jewelry for sale. Vendors can partake in the begin setting up for the fair’s event for $50 a slot. opening at 8 a.m. The fair closes Reyes had bags, wallets and more for at 5 p.m. If you’re planning to attend, fair sale. It’s not the holiday season any lonsupervisors recommend dressing warm- ger, but you never know what you may ly and bringing an umbrella. In cases of find. severe weather, the market will close. For more information on the market, There’s a bathrooms on site, and some- and ones taking place nearby, visit Nastimes food vendors as well. sauCountyFairs.com or call (516) 442There’s something for everyone at the 6000. The last weekend for the fair is flea market. On Jan. 14, vendor John March 31. McCar thy displayed a variety of antiques and jewelry, while Rufino –Jordan Vallone

Vendor Rufino Reyes was selling pocketbooks, wallets, footwear and more.

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A. This is a very uplifting topic. The deep question and answer are actually simple and not too deep after all. Science, if followed, can aid in survival against the forces of nature that perpetually exist. The reason your foundation needs to be lower is that water, when it freezes, expands as ice. So what does that have to onte eeper do with a big ol’ heavy chunk of concrete, you may ask? Well, the ground absorbs rain droplets, humidity and underground streams, all various forms of water just waiting to expand when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. Frost begins to form, first at the surface and then further and further down below ground level the longer the air temperature remains at or below freezing. In this part of the world, the average depth of freezing consistently reaches 3 feet, and only slowly thaws when the air temperature rises. The foundation should always have a wide base, or footing, that spreads out at the bottom, and needs to be below the 3-foot depth to resist the phenomenon of heaving. This is because, as the frost builds and expands, the moisture, in all its various forms (I just mentioned), begins to expand and crowd out the foundation of your home, or front steps, or anything else in its way. Think of it like a big zit being forced to the surface from all directions. When this happens, all the man-made structures in the ground begin to lift, sway, crack and separate in different directions. You have about as much chance of preventing it as you would of standing against a strong tidal wave on the beach, but since the heaving happens in slow motion, it seems to not be well recognized, because this problem comes up all the time on construction sites. Believe it or not, even large buildings, like skyscrapers and shopping malls, are vulnerable to uplift from soil expansion, so it’s not just your front steps or your comparatively smaller building. Workers who don’t understand the science can create some easily avoidable problems. The reason your house foundation is closer to the surface is probably because it’s tied to deep piers, called piles, that may go down 25 feet below the surface. The adjacent concrete foundation, anchored to the piles, should still have gone down to 36 inches, but at least the existing footings are held to something that may resist the uneven lifting.

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wo are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It’s a reality of current political life that in a nation of 50 states and more than 300 million people, two small states like Iowa and New Hampshire can play such a commanding role in determining the nominee of a major political party. Not only do they have small populations, but their pETER demographics are atypical of so KinG much of the rest of the country. They have no large cities, very few minorities and minimal union membership. As for the Democrats, President Biden was and is their only candidate, guaranteeing his renomination and creating the probability of another general election campaign between two

candidates, Biden and Trump, who are viewed unfavorably by a significant majority of the American people. The remaining question is whether Haley has any viable path to victory and, if not, how long she will remain in the race. Supporters of Trump, of course, are calling for Haley to end her candidacy so that all energy and funding can be directed toward the general election against Biden. Let me acknowledge up front that I am biased toward Haley. During her time as ambassador to the United Nations, I had the chance to meet with her and to observe the outstanding job she did fighting for and defending America’s interests from attacks in that dysfunctional, antiAmerican international body. Her forceful, articulate encounters with ambassadors from Russia and anti-Israel, third-world dictatorships rank alongside those of Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick during the Reagan years. I always found Haley to be cordial

and agreeable as well as knowledgeable and dedicated. Members of her security detail would tell me how thoughtful she was, with no arrogance or condescension. And as a practicing politician for many years, I truly admire how she has bested all the other Trump challengers in what is such a grueling marathon. Running for Congress in a single district for a few months is exhausting enough. Doing that nationwide for more than a year as a decided underdog, defying the odds while fighting off slings and arrows from Trump, is in another league altogether. Having said all that, I don’t think Haley has a real chance of beating Trump to the nomination. The next major contest will be the South Carolina primary on Feb. 24. Though she was a successful governor of that state, polling shows her trailing Trump by as much as 30 points. After that, her only even remote hope would be the multiple state primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5. Adding to her woes

he former ambassador shouldn’t surrender to Trump’s heavyhanded tactics.

is the reality that the more it appears Trump will be the certain nominee, the more her funding will dry up. Still, I think Haley has the right to stay in at least for a while longer. Not only is it difficult for a candidate who has made it this far to give up her dream overnight, but Trump’s barrage of petty attacks on her in his speech after the New Hampshire primary would make her withdrawal from the race appear to be a surrender to his heavy-handed tactics. As for the Trump camp’s appeal for party unity and a concerted effort against Biden, Trump squandered that opportunity not just by attacking Haley, whose support he will need in November. He also missed his chance to lay out his case against Biden before a national audience. My guess is that, sooner rather than later, Haley will realize that she has taken her campaign as far as it can go, and will withdraw. But she will do that at a time and in a manner of her choosing. And she will do it with class. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequipATRiCK ties. Demonizing your presumed piZZo foes is not. There are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-call-

ing diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by

those aggrieved and fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence.

he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.

Recalcitrant people do not need to remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe

t was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. Rain and wind pounded the South Shore well into the evening on Jan. 9. And when the high tide rolled in early the next morning, all bets were off for communities like Freeport, Baldwin Harbor and the Five Towns, among others. Streets, yards and even highways flooded. Stalled cars were found in many of these temporary ponds, almost like boats floating on the water. Yet this was nothing new to so many who call these communities home. And it’s likely to only get worse as time goes by. The seawater surrounding Long Island has been rising more than an inch every decade. By the time our children and grandchildren welcome a new century in 2100, key parts of the South Shore will be underwater. That’s a couple of lifetimes away, but we’re feeling the effects now, when even something as simple as a swelling high tide can wreak havoc on our streets and our properties. Our elected leaders have their work cut out for them as they try to figure out how to curb this rise in the coming years and decades. In the meantime, the rest of us need to make sure we stay safe and keep our families protected.

But what can we do? One, make sure you have flood insurance — and be careful, it’s typically a separate policy from what you might have on your home. But even more important: Heed the warnings of emergency officials when storms or flooding hit an area. If you’re told to evacuate, for example, don’t waste time, and do it. The fears of leaving your home behind, of course, are quite real. What happens if looters get there before you come back? And do you really have to leave? Aren’t emergency officials’ pronouncements more often than not an overreaction? When it comes to natural disasters, it’s all about being safe. The alternative, staying at home, not only threatens your safety — and maybe even your life — but rescuing you later could tie up essential resources that may be needed elsewhere. It’s better to go, and then come back later when you get the all-clear. Whether it’s before, during or after a flood, the National Weather Service says that the most important thing you can do is stay informed. Turn on your local news. Visit your local newspaper’s website. Hop onto social media. Learn about evacuation orders, flooded roads, and anything else that could potentially mean the difference between life and death.

If you’re in an area you think could be subject to flooding, get to higher ground. Secure your home and go. If you have time, unplug appliances, and even disconnect utilities. And on top of everything else, avoid floodwaters. Don’t drive through them. Don’t walk through them. Just stay away. You might think you know where the bottom is — and the water may seem almost serene — but you have no idea what’s below the surface. The ground could have been washed away, and there’s a chance a current is flowing just below where you can see — enough to pull you away, or even under. And if that’s not enough, driving through saltwater will ruin your car. While Nassau County has avoided flood-related deaths for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. More than half of those lives lost occur when people drive or walk into floodwaters, according to the weather service. Even a half-foot of fast-moving water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet and carry them away. Double that, and ponding water can move a small car. Long Island is our home. It’s where we work, or go to school. We want to continue living here a long time — and we start by staying safe.

Letters A call for accountability: Nassau County residents deserve better To the Editor: Nassau County residents, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the allocation of our federal pandemic aid. The recent decision by Republican-led Nassau County lawmakers to redirect most of the $262 million to the general fund rather than the originally allocated essential community projects is not only disheartening, but irresponsible. This substantial funding, which already had bipartisan resolutions in the Legislature, was intended to directly impact our community by assisting with funding mental health programs, addressing food insecurity, enhancing public safety, supporting public-works projects, and aiding small businesses. Instead, the diversion of this money to the general fund raises concerns about neglecting urgent needs for the sake of political interests. Particularly distressing is the allocation of $10 million for a marketing and tourism budget celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary. This move suggests a focus on political patronage rather than addressing the pressing needs of Nassau County residents. Equally troubling are the actions of Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, a key figure in this decision and

the Republican candidate in the Feb. 13 special congressional election. Leaving the meeting before the vote demonstrates a neglect of legislative responsibilities. Is this the representation the 3rd Congressional District deserves? Residents of the district, remember that actions speak louder than words! It’s

crucial to observe and question the decisions of our representatives, especially Pilip’s choice to walk out on responsibilities and abstain from voting. Now, more than ever, we must hold our elected leaders accountable. We demand transparency and the effective use of funds for the betterment of all of Nassau

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atching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. I am angry that some 1,200 Israeli civilians were murdered in ways that the most twisted minds couldn’t imagine. However, I am also grieving for Palestinians held eriC hostage by post Hamas. Women, children and others who didn’t ask to be part of this conflict. People whose homes, schools, hospitals and even

mosques have been turned into weapons-storage facilities and bases to fight Israeli soldiers. It is particularly important, when speaking about the conflict, for both supporters and detractors of Israel to uncouple Hamas from innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Yes, there are child soldiers, and many children are inculcated to hate from a young age, but they, too, are victims. Victims of a terrorist group that puts a higher priority on the death of Israel than the lives of its own civilians. There is another reason to distinguish between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. On Oct. 7, while homes in southern Israel were still burning and

Hamas terrorists were still inside Israel, many anti-Israel protesters didn’t make the distinction between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. We rarely heard condemnation of the Hamas attack. When calling for a better life for the Palestinians in Gaza, or a ceasefire, there was no mention of Israeli hostages or murdered civilians. We’ve seen similar language on college campuses nationwide and in rallies in New York City. We have seen posters of hostages torn down, we have seen anti-Zionist phrases like “From the river to the sea” uttered, and violent mobs that look nothing like the peace vigils of those who support Israel. This in itself is a microcosm of the HamasIsrael conflict. I am led to believe that

e must recognize the difference between Gaza’s terrorists and its victims.

without caveats, without clarifying statements, many of Israel’s detractors do not support a Jewish state, and may even support the murder of innocent Israelis. I hope I’m wrong. If we can’t agree to disagree here, how can we ever imagine a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East? So my request to Israel’s supporters and detractors is this: If you support a long-term solution to this conflict that allows Israelis and Palestinians alike to thrive, distinguish between those in Gaza who are terrorists and those who are victims of Hamas. As Israel seeks to destroy Hamas, a goal it will achieve, it is incumbent on all of us to separate those who will be defeated with Hamas, and those who deserve a better way of life moving forward. Eric Post is the Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee.

As the result of a production error last week, we are reprinting Eric Post’s column in its correct form.

Letters County. It’s time to prioritize our well-being over political interests and ensure that our elected officials truly represent the needs and concerns of our community. ALExIS PACE Long Beach

Is Lancman aware of Pilip’s IDF experience? To the Editor: In his letter in the Jan. 18-24 issue, “Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time,” Rory Lancman used 500 words to posit the absurd idea that Tom Suozzi will be a better supporter of Israel than Mazi Pilip, who was a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces. Sorry, even 5,000 words wouldn’t convince anyone. DENNIS DuFFY Lynbrook

Suozzi is a champion in ‘tikkun olam,’ repairing the world To the Editor: If Democratic, Republican and independent voters in the Third Congressional District might agree on anything, it’s that our politics and world seem broken. As a proud Jewish-American, I strongly support Tom Suozzi for Congress. He embodies the principles of “tikkun olam,” the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” Having Suozzi in Congress to fight for Israel and promote a secure and lasting peace in the Middle East could not be more urgent. As a strong non-Jewish ally, he is

uniquely qualified to fight within his party, and work across the aisle, to maintain the bipartisan support that is so critical for Israel. Tom will work tirelessly to combat antisemitism and all other forms of hate, ensuring that Jews and other religious minorities can live safely in the u.S. His commitment to many Jewish institutions in our community, including Jewish schools, community centers, and the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, spans over three decades. Suozzi’s impact on education, health care, the environment, reducing gun violence, and preserving a woman’s right to choose resonates strongly with Jewish values. He has received the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the New York State Nurses Association, NYSuT, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Sierra Club, among others. Despite the desperate disinformation spread by his opponents, Suozzi has a realistic and nuanced approach to immigration, keeping with the Jewish value of “Welcome the stranger.” That’s why he worked with Republicans to develop a plan to pay for a secure border, and pathways for immigrants seeking a better life to remain legally and pay taxes in the u.S. His bipartisan approach and collaborative spirit make him a leader who can bridge divides, cultivate unity, and champion the values we hold dear. His experience and proven ability to work across party lines demonstrate his effectiveness in getting things done for all of his constituents. Tom’s dedication to public service, proven track record and commitment to transparency starkly contrast with his opponent. The voters of this district need and deserve someone who will hit the ground

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running, not someone requiring onthe-job training. unfortunately, Suozzi’s opponent has refused to debate. Like her friend George Santos, she has scant relevant experience. She won’t answer questions or state her positions, even when civic groups and the media have repeatedly asked for them. She also

has questionable financials and resists transparency. Please join me in voting for Tom Suozzi in the Feb. 13 special election. I look forward to seeing him contribute to improving our district and our country. ALLISON WHITE Port Washington

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Separating Hamas from the Palestinians

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