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School district to look into its hiring practices

By MAlloRY WIlSoN mwilson@liherald.com

The East Meadow School District has hired an investigator to look into the undercover video that was released on March 8, showing David Casamento, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, discussing hiring practices and how diversity, equity and inclusion are being taught covertly.

At the March 22 Board of Education meeting, the board voted to hire Matthew Mehnert, of Guercio & Guercio, a Farmingdale-based law firm specializing in education law, to review the video of Casamento and his statements.

The board made it known that the district does no business with the firm, and selected it because it is a “completely impartial and independent party to this matter and (has) expertise in education law.”

In the video, Casamento is shown discussing hiring practices “in light of DEI.” He also mentions that conservative-leaning job candidates tend to get weeded out, based on their responses to some of the questions they are asked.

This angered parents, residents and others, and the packed room at the meeting was evidence that they wanted answers. Attendees got a look into the school district’s hiring practices, after board President Alisa Baroukh called for a public review during the March 8 meeting.

“To the community, we hear you and we hear how frustrated you are and we understand,” Baroukh said at last week’s meeting. “This board of ed has reacted swiftly and expediently to address this matter in the most transparent way possible out in the public arena so that our community can see and understand.”

Mehnert gave the audience an overview of what the process would look like, and explained that he had begun collecting information from district personnel, “third parties” and his own research. He also said he would speak with “witnesses.”

“The scope of the investigation,” Mehnert said, “is whether or not, in connection with the statements that were made . . . there are any policies of the district that were violated by any of the conduct that was indicated through the statements made by this district employee.”

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Signs of the times

Commack High School juniors Amanda Taveras, left, and Allie Schuval signed the song ‘Satisfied,’ from the musical ‘Hamilton,’ at East Meadow High School’s ‘American Sign Language Idol’ on March 23. They were runners-up in the contest. Story, more photos, Page 3.

East Meadow and Salisbury weigh in on proposed casino

By MAlloRY WIlSoN mwilson@liherald.com

The grounds of the Nassau Hub are only a short distance from East Meadow and Salisbury, and residents are not all in agreement when it comes to the idea of building a casino on the property surrounding the Nassau Coliseum.

After the Las Vegas Sands — a luxury casino and resort company — announced earlier this year that it would bid for the Uniondale property and build a casino, the idea has been met with mixed opinions.

Las Vegas Sands said it would invest upward of $4 billion to

develop the 72 acres around the Coliseum, bringing new tax revenue and skilled jobs to the area. While a casino is part of the overall proposal, the developers say it’s just one piece of several, including shopping and entertainment.

“A big no to the casino,” East Meadow resident Cindy Rein posted on Facebook. “How about a place for families to go and walk around like a mini zoo/ museum/amusement park that’s not costly. Something small scale for children. Lots of families moving here and not much for them to do. Especially cost-wise.”

She wrote that she’d rather see some suggestions that are

geared “more towards children and families and not towards gamblers, drinkers, and trash.”

East Meadow resident Ronni Fauci, though, wrote that she is happy about the planned casino. “It will bring more jobs to the area,” she wrote, “as well as tax money.”

County Executive Bruce Blakeman has kept an open mind, outlining in his recent State of the County address his requirements for the new casino. It must be “world-class, with a luxury hotel and entertainment component.” It must bring “significant revenue,” to the county, and the areas around it must create permanent jobs.

Blakeman’s third requirement is the proposal must have the community’s backing before being approved.

The influence of a casino on crime has been generally inconclusive, according to numerous studies. A 1999 project from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission concluded communities with casinos are just as

safe as communities without.

Despite that, some local residents have formed a group, Say No to the Casino Civic Association, calling on the county legislature — a necessary vote of approval to make such a project happen— to say “no.” On March 20, a group of protesters congregated at the Nassau County leg-

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islative building in Mineola to call on Blakeman and the County Legislature to put a stop to the plan.

“(The casino would be) better than what is in the area now,” East Meadow resident Kathleen Rhor wrote. “All solutions are always knocked down, so we will see how far this gets.”

The casino isn’t the first proposed plan for the area. In September 2004, then-owner of the New York Islanders Charles Wang proposed a project called the “Lighthouse Development.”

It requested new zoning for a mixed-use 42-building community that would surround a renovated version of the Nassau Coliseum. Backlash caused him to make a scaled down version of what he really wanted to do.

Much like the Sands project, it would’ve included shops and entertainment, but Wang also had housing, a convention center, and a sports technology center in mind. The project was met with much disagreement, and was ultimately fizzled out.

In 2019, the Nassau Hub Conceptual Master Plan was drafted by developer Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment Global and RXR Realty. The plan was to create a space with an office building, residential buildings, retail space, restaurants, a hotel, a cinema and a research and development center, a performing arts center, and parking garages. It was approved by then-County Executive Laura Curran and was sent to Town Supervisor Don Clavin for approval.

The pandemic slowed plans down, and now they’re shifting.

“They are not just building a casino, they are building a lot of things for family entertainment,” Salisbury resident Joe Gargiulo wrote. “There is nothing in Nassau

that families can do together. If they build family-oriented places and bring more revenue (to the county) maybe taxes will not be so high.”

A vote on the casino proposal by the County Legislature is expected at the end of April.

Mallory Wilson/Herald PeoPle rallied outside the Nassau County legislative building in Mineola on March 20, calling on County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Legislature to say no to the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino at the Coliseum.

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ll solutions are always knocked down, so we will see how far this gets.

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ASL Idol: A night to remember for all

By AMA NKRUMAH Intern

East Meadow High School hosted its first American Sign Language Idol on March 23, and it was big success. Not only did it bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing community, but it also was a night filled with expression, diversity, and emotion.

The talent show hosted 24 acts performing songs from movies, shows, musicals, and artists. Performers ranged from eighth to twelfth graders from schools all over Long Island.

The show started with Commack High School seniors Alina Mirman and Jacqueline Seifert performing “Bills, Bills, Bills” by Destiny’s Child. Dressed in 90s aesthetic outfits, the girls reflected the time period of the song. In addition, their facial expressions and classifiers while performing introduced an energy that would remain throughout the talent show.

Other acts followed suit and dressed the part of their songs. Commack High School seniors Gianna Rodriguez and Elaina Phelan dressing like cast members in the television show “Hannah Montana” for their song “The Best of Both Worlds,” and East Meadow High School freshman Giya Shelley, Hadia Haidi, and Brionna Gins dressed in traditional Indian dress for their performance of “Yeh Ishq Hai” from the Indian movie “Jab We Met.”

Shelley, Haidi, and Gins’ performance of “Yeh Ishq Hai” was unique in the fact that they not only translated it from spoken language to American Sign Language, but they also translated it from Hindi to English while performing it in American Sign Language.

“We just wanted to see something different because never really saw anyone doing something different,” Gins said. “It was mostly just American pop, so we wanted to see something Indian.”

They also wanted to make a statement about the need for diversity in these performances.

“We wanted to see representation up there,” Haidi said. “ Last year we performed and there was a little girl, and she was South Asian as well and she went up to me and was like ‘I am so happy to see representation on stage.’

“So this year we decided we wanted to represent every single person of a different culture sitting there thinking, is [ASL Idol] just English songs?”

Another returning member to these kinds of talent shows is East Meadow High School sophomore, Josh Amy, who performed “Out There” from the movie, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” He was attracted to the competition as he is an actor and does theatre, in addition to knowing how to sign.

“I’ve been signing since seventh grade, so this was natural for me,” Amy said. “ASL gives me a way to talk without using my voice.”

After the performances, the raffle winners were announced, while the judges tallied up the points to announce the winners. The prizes ranged from handmade ASL sweaters, to $50 gift cards, to garden kits.

The winners of the ASL Idol were

Massapequa High School juniors Sarah Briggs and Ava Rosenfeld, who performed a mashup of the songs “You are the Reason” and “A Thousand Years” by Calum Scott and Christina Perri. The runners-up were Commack High School juniors Allie Schuval and Amanda Taveras, who performed the song “Satisfied” from the musical “Hamilton.” Third place winner was Massapequa High School senior Alexandra Davila, who performed “Be Prepared” from the movie “The Lion King.”

East Meadow High School ASL Honor Society member and ASL Idol staff member senior Mia Senetto reflected on the night.

“The way that the performers expressed themselves on another level was beautiful. Also, the way that they signed and the way that they were working together was great. The way the winners, Sarah and Ava, signed with each other and went back and forth with one another was beautiful. The facial expressions and movements were all perfect.”

East Meadow High School plans to host the ASL Idol again next year.

sTUdeNTs fRoM AcRoss Long Island came out to show their signing skills.

eAsT MeAdow HigH School seniors and ASL Honor Society members, from left, Rebecca Silverman, Lily Finucane, and Christina Gentile were the emcee’s for the event.

fRoM lefT, Allie Schuval and Amanda Taveras from Commack High School were the runners-up for their performace, while Ava Rosenfield and Sarah Briggs from Massapequa High School were the winners, and Alexandra Davila also from Massapequa won third.

Photos courtesy East Meadow School District

THe sTAff of ASL Idol was made up of ASL Honor Society members from East Meadow and Clarke high schools.

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with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Elder Abuse

According to the National Institute on Aging, about one in ten adults over age sixty are abused, neglected or exploited. That is a staggering number. The major forms of abuse are:

• Physical abuse happens when someone causes bodily harm by hitting, pushing or slapping. This may also include restraining an older adult against their will, such as locking them in a room.

• Emotional abuse includes a caregiver saying hurtful words, yelling, threatening, repeatedly ignoring the older adult or keeping that person from seeing close friends and relatives.

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He added that he would review whether the district’s policies comply with New York state and federal law, and would also look into the district’s hiring practices.

Mehnert said that he didn’t know how long the investigation would take. Some people — including board Trustee Nancy Widman — asked if he would be talking to people who have been turned down from positions in East Meadow — if any. He said he would look into doing that.

Once the investigation is complete, he will submit a report to the district and its council.

Superintendent Kenneth Card and Anthony Russo, assistant superintendent for personnel and administration, gave everyone a look into the hiring process for instructional and administrative staff.

For instructional staff, at first the vacancy is listed internally and externally. Then, the resumes are shown to a committee which is made up of principals, directors, assistant principals, or chairpeople. They decide who comes in for a committee interview. Those selected as finalists undergo a demonstration lesson in an East Meadow school. From there, a report is given on the candidates in which they are ranked, and the candidates fill out the application materials, and have their references checked.

retirement or Social Security benefits, using a person’s credit cards and bank accounts without their permission, changing names on a will or trust, bank account, life insurance policy or title to a house without permission.

• Financial neglect occurs when an older adult’s financial responsibilities such as paying rent or a mortgage, medical expenses or insurance, utility bills or property taxes are ignored, and the person’s bills are not paid.

• Financial exploitation is the misuse, mismanagement or exploitation of property, belongings or assets. This includes using an older adult’s assets without consent, under false pretenses or through intimidation and/or manipulation.

If you see signs of abuse, try talking with the older adult to find out what’s going on. Many seniors are either too ashamed or fearful of retribution from the abuser if they report the mistreatment. If you see something, say something — report what you see to your county’s adult protective services and they will investigate.

The form is given to Russo’s office, and he interviews the candidates. His recommendation is given to Card, and then to the board for approval.

According to Card and Russo a hiring attributes rubric — that was developed by a DEI committee — is voluntarily used during the interview process, and it looks into a candidates’ personality, quality of instruction, student/teacher relationships, and professionalism. The rubric is not mandatory.

Central administration does not participate in the hiring of teachers, Card said.

“I believe, philosophically and educationally, that the decision to hire teachers should be made at the building level,” Card said, “by the person responsible for the supervision of those teachers.”

The hiring for administrative staff starts off the same. Then the cabinet administration reviews resumes for principal or director positions, and the cabinet and building administration reviews resumes for assistant principals, deans and chairpeople.

Candidates then submit a video where candidates respond to screening interview questions. From there candidates are invited for an interview with the committee who is made up of three teachers elected by the teachers union, three administrators chosen by the administrators union, one cabinet member, and Russo, who doesn’t have a vote. They are then ranked in order of preference.

The top four meet with central administration. Finalists fill out the application materials, and have their references checked. Assistant principals, chairpeople, and dean positions are brought to the board for approval. The board interviews candidates for principal, director or cabinet positions.

Card noted that since 2017 when he started with the district, only two principals have been hired, and they were hired internally. Any assistant principals that have been hired were also from within.

To date, he said, only three directors were hired from outside the district.

“Any teacher that has been recommended to me by a building principal and the directors have never been rejected,” Card said. “That’s a fact.”

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I believe, philosophically and educationally, that the decision to hire teachers should be made at the building level.

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East Meadow students give dynamic performance

Hundreds of musically talented students from the East Meadow School District took center stage at LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on March 9 for the district’s annual music festival.

The district wide festival captivated an audience of friends, family, faculty and administrators. The event featured performances by students district wide, from the combined All-District Chamber Orchestra — each consisting of students from W.T. Clarke and East Meadow high schools, the combined All-District Middle School Chamber Orchestra, and the All-District Elementary School Advanced Orchestra made up of young musicians from the district’s five elementary schools.

The East Meadow High School Chamber Orchestra opened with an exciting performance featuring students from both high school’s chamber ensembles, under the direction of Major Silas Nathaniel Huff. Major Huff is the director of orchestras at Washburn University in Kansas, music director of the Topeka Youth Orchestra, and Commander & Conductor of the part-time 562nd Air Force Band (Air Guard Band of the West Coast).

The All-District Middle School Orchestra followed with selections by composers

including Peter Tchaikovsky and Elliot Del Borgo. The All-District Middle School Orchestra, comprised of Woodland and W.T. Clarke middle school students, provided a dynamic performance of their own under the direction of Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit, a double bassist from Trat,

Thailand and a conductor who is focused on inspiring and educating young musicians. Ms. Chanphanitpornkit currently holds positions teaching orchestra at the Nyack Public Schools and Teachers College Community School. Her teaching positions in higher education include fac-

ulty positions at William Paterson University and Teachers College, Columbia University.

The All-District Elementary School Advanced Orchestra closed the program with a riveting performance of “Instinct” by composer Brian Balmages, including string students from Barnum Woods, George McVey, Bowling Green, Meadowbrook and Parkway elementary schools.

The crowd was brought to their feet with a Grand Finale that included all students. The elementary advanced orchestra performed under the baton of Teresa Cheung, who began her career as resident conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, where she was also conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Evansville Philharmonic Chorus. Among her many artistic initiatives, she led the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on its first international concert tour to Japan in 2002. Subsequently, she served as resident conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor for the Bard Music Festival and SummerScape.

The district commends these musically talented students for their hard work, diligence and collaboration.

Courtesy East Meadow School District

The crowd was brought to their feet with a Grand Finale that included all students.

Hofstra baseball seeks a CAA repeat

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.

Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history after capturing the conference title with four straight wins in the double-elimination tournament on Memorial Day weekend.

“There is motivation to get back there,” said second-year Hofstra head coach Frank Catalanotto, who had a 14-year Major League Baseball career from 1997 to 2010 with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. “All you have to do is get into the CAA Tournament and anything can happen.”

Hofstra found itself in an early hole this season trying to qualify for the sixteam CAA playoffs after dropping four of its first five conference games and were

staring at a 1-5 start before rallying for a 4-3 win against William & Mary on March 19 after trailing 3-0. The Pride entered the week at 3-6 in the CAA after winning one of three at CAA newcomer North Carolina A&T.

In between the William & Mary and NC A&T matchups, Hofstra split two nonleague games at then 24th-ranked West Virginia. The Pride’s 4-2 win over the Mountaineers on March 21 marked the program’s first victory over a top 25 opponent since defeating 14th-ranked Miami 5-0 in 2011.

“We have started to play better,” Catalanotto said. “We have a confident team that believes we are better than we have shown.”

Wantagh native Anthony D’Onofrio has been a big catalyst behind Hofstra’s recent turnaround with a pinch hit tworun double in the bottom of seventh inning that tied the game in the William & Mary comeback. D’Onofrio, a graduate student center fielder, hit a leadoff homer in last year’s CAA finals clinching win.

“Having his presence in the lineup and around the team has been great,” said Catalanotto of D’Onofrio, who was a threetime All-New York State selection at Wantagh. “He is a hard-nosed baseball player.”

The Pride lineup features four starters batting above .300 in Dylan Palmer, Will Kennedy, Brian Morrell, Santino Ross, Kevin Bruggeman and Ryan Morash. Junior catcher Matt Pelcher, a Merick native and graduate of Florida’s ING Academy, is getting increased playing time this season and registered a hit in the March 19 William & Mary comeback win.

The Hofstra pitching staff features plenty of experience led by graduate student Brad Camarda, a reigning FirstTeam All-CAA selection who was 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year. The Dix Hills native tossed seven strong innings in Hofstra’s 5-3 victory in the series finale with NC A&T.

The Pride pitching staff also includes junior Danny Kelleher, a former standout baseball and soccer goalie at South Side High School in Rockville Centre. Kelleher has shown potential at times, recording

four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in an 11-4 win against Manhattan on March 16.

“He’s had some good games and some not so good games,” said Catalanotto of the 6-foot-4 Kelleher. “He’s the type of player who you kind of know early on where he is going to be on or off.”

Hofstra entered late March in ninth place in the CAA standings, but still has 21 remaining league games to right the ship and earn one of the six available confer-

ence playoff spots. The double elimination CAA Tournament is scheduled for May 24-27 in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Hofstra is next in action this weekend at home for a Battle of Long Island threegame series against CAA newcomer Stony Brook beginning Friday at 2 p.m. The Pride will also host conference games on April 14-16 against Towson, April 28-30 versus North Carolina-Wilmington before concluding its regular season schedule with Elon with a doubleheader on May 20.

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications GRAD stuDENt BRAD Camarda is a reigning First-Team All-CAA pitcher who went 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year.

BRiAN MORREll is one of the keys to the Pride’s lineup and is off to a strong start.

Psychotherapy for guys!

By Linda Sapadin

It’s 2023 — an enlightened era! Still, only about 33 percent of people seeking out psychotherapy are men. The reason for this, it’s been said, is that women are more open to expressing their emotions, and asking for help and support.

Guys, in contrast, are viewed as too macho or self-contained to consider psychotherapy. Damn, they can’t even ask for directions — how can they ask for help when feeling vulnerable, weak, or confused? Why would they want to yacketyyak to a stranger about what’s making them feel unsafe? It’s dropping their protection, exposing the chink in their armor, and letting themselves be blamed; who’d want to do that?

Yet perhaps we’re being harsh on men as it’s only fair to acknowledge that traditional talk therapy has always been more oriented toward women’s ways. In therapy, you’re supposed to self-disclose, explore your feelings, reflect on the past, trust your therapist and be open to receiving aid and advice. This is a woman’s dream; expressing feelings is what we want. Opening up to a non-judgmental, listening ear is heaven for us. Feeling understood is what we crave. Trusting another who knows more than we know makes us feel secure.

For many, not all, men it’s different. They tend to be uncomfortable articulating what they feel. It’s tough for them to trust another with their innermost feelings. Since they were kids, they got the message that they need to be tough and competitive. Showing fear is shameful. Being weak is reprehensible. Show your sensitivity and you’ll be ridiculed and ostracized by your peers. Though in today’s climate, there are more relaxed messages about manhood, not all men have received or buy the new message.

Often men feel that there’s no safe environment to express their feelings. Though they may long for emotional intimacy, expressing themselves often backfires on them. Why? Because when a man finally opens up and talks about his feelings, he often feels worse. Too often, he’s told what’s wrong with him, what he should be doing, what he shouldn’t have done. Bruised and hurt, he withdraws to his cave to lick his wounds.

Hence, it’s no wonder that many guys

resist traditional talk therapy. They know that it requires them to do things they’re uncomfortable with - open up, let yourself be vulnerable, express your feelings and accept help.

Therapy is even more threatening if he’s sent by a spouse making an ultimatum, a work situation that demands it, or a family intervention. He may fear, often rightly so, that he’ll be criticized, ridiculed, patronized, or asked questions that’ll make him look stupid. As a defense against these feelings, he may enter therapy with an attitude of superiority (you can’t teach me anything), entitlement (I’ll do whatever I damn well want to do), and contempt for the process of psychotherapy (this is all bullshit).

Now, before I receive a slew of angry letters, the above description is not true for all men. Yet, it’s true for many. So rather than requiring men to set aside their socialization experience and adapt to traditional therapy, perhaps it’s time for therapy to become more oriented toward guy’s ways. Here are my ideas for what would be effective guy therapy.

■ An emphasis on exploring how you think rather than how you feel.

■ Appealing to a man’s competence and strengths to remedy a situation.

■ Exploring fix-it solutions that bolster a man’s ego.

■ Being sensitive to a man’s discomfort with vulnerability.

■ Emphasizing building something better rather than analyzing problems.

■ Using metaphors men are comfortable with (sports, business, computers, cars, tools) as you run the ball down the field.

When men recognize that psychotherapy respects and values their ways of being in the world, they’ll be open to muscling into the strengths and solutions that therapy can offer.

©2023

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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Long Island’s Premier Business Women honored More than 400 celebrate female leadership at RichnerLive event

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Acentury ago, it was unheard of for a woman to hold a leadership role, not to mention to work in or run her own company. Whether it was fighting for the right to vote, equality in the workplace, access to equal education and fair representation, it is important to recognize the female trailblazers of the past and present.

The 60 dynamic women honored at Herald RichnerLive’s fourth annual Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards Gala are living proof of breaking the glass ceiling.

More than 400 attended the gala on March 22 at The Heritage Club in Bethpage — A night of connection and celebration of each other’s successes.

“When my mother Edith Richner founded our company with my father nearly 60 years ago, she was almost always the only woman at the table,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications. “If she were here tonight, I have no doubt that she would be in disbelief and extremely proud of the dozens of Long Island women business leaders gathered here this evening.”

Hosted by News 12 Long Island reporter Antoinette Biordi, the awards dinner recognized women in accounting, media, human resources, not-for-profits, education, and government, among other industries, for their achievements in their respective fields.

All proceeds from the night were donated to Girls Inc. Long Island — a nonprofit committed to creating safe and supportive girl-positive spaces. Their program cultivates environments where all girl-identified, gender-fluid and non-binary young people are seen and heard.

Terri Alessi-Miceli, president and chief executive of The Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island, said events such as the Premier Business Women gala are necessary because they lift women up from all different industries.

“There is a path — you can do whatever you want in life,” Alessi-Miceli said. “We’ve made a lot of strides in women’s equality, but we have a ways to go.”

Erika Conti, partner with Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz, brought along her two young daughters in hopes they would feel inspired by the many innovative women who surrounded them. As a lawyer who specializes in matrimonial, family and corporate law, Conti was honored for her consistent involvement in public service.

“A leader is someone who mentors the younger generation,” she said. “I always say work hard, but also we are so used to having so much instant gratification — take a breath, get a sense of what’s going on, and don’t feel compelled to jump to an answer.”

Dana Arschin Kraslow forged her own career path in journalism just by sticking to what she is passionate about. The Jericho native is a two-time Emmy Awardwinning journalist who previously

worked for Fox 5 and News 12.

She is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, and has spent the past decade interviewing other survivors and telling their stories.

“I created a role for myself — that’s how my dream job came to fruition,” Kraslow said. “My advice for a journalist — or for anyone in any industry — figure out what you want, dream it up, create it, and go after it, because you can do anything you want.”

Michelle Somers, head of marketing for PSEG Long Island, is a former president of the PSEG Long Island Women’s Network, where she empowered female employees by working on their personal and professional growth.

Somers is a strong believer of “women helping women,” and said a leader should be supportive of their employees — especially through any difficulties.

“I think it’s important as a leader is to understand the challenges the people who report to you are facing, and being able to mitigate those challenges,” Somers said. “To clear those obstacles so they can grow, run and get there.”

The major sponsors of this event were

Easy Tax Credits and Tenantbase. Gold sponsors included Age of New Beginnings, Anthony’s Live Events, Beach Club Estate, Beth Donner Design, New Collossal Entertainment, PBI Payroll HCM Workforce Technology, Waldner’s Business Environment, and Windows on the Lake.

Supporting sponsors include: Adelphi University, Davidoff Hutcher and Citron, Discover Long Island, Dr. Gail Correale of Long Island Vision Care, Forest Hills Financial Group, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health, Grassi Advisors and Accountants, Innovation Weight Loss and Healthy Market, Jaspan Schlesinger and Narandran, Lockton Cos., Modern Gen X Women, Nassau Community College, New York Institute of Technology, PSEG Long Island, The Smilist, Theralympich Speech, Vertigo Media

and Dolce Bella.

To view additional pictures from the evening, visit tinyurl.com/PremierWomen2023.

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IT wAs A packed house at RichnerLive’s fourth annual Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards Gala last week with winners that included Carol Williams, Miss Long Island Lianne Webb, Miss Long Island Teen Natalia Suaza, and Ellen Pellegrino.

MARIA P CONzATTI, acting president for Nassau Community College, at top left, stands on stage with friends, family and colleagues as she received her Premier Business Women award.

JUlIA wexleR, BUsINess development director at Bristal Assisted Living, top right, was among those honored for her work.

MIss lONg IslANd Lianne Webb and Miss Teen Long Island Natalia Suaza win pageants and Premier Business Women awards.

Meet the 2023 Premier Business Women Awards winners

Accounting

Gabrielle Addamo, tax manager

Grassi Advisors and Accountants

Jacquelyn Diiorio, audit supervisor

Grassi Advisors and Accountants

Lisa Epstein, senior manager

PKF O’Conner Davies

Diane Giordano, tax partner Marcum LLP

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Sandra Brennan, CEO & founder Senior Living Renaissance LLC

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Andie Perlmutter, COO, associate general agent Forest Hills Financial Group

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Jennifer Hayen, communications director

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Long Island Vision Care

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Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health System

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Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

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Antoinette BioRdi, A four-time Emmy-winning reporter, was the woman in charge of ensuring each and every Premier Business Women Awards winner was honored last week.

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Barbara Epstein is in a league of her own

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

When it comes to speaking on issues surrounding local government, Barbara Epstein is not afraid to step up to the podium, speak her mind, and keep elected officials in check.

As co-president of the East Nassau League of Women Voters — member for more than 50 years — Epstein has worked on a number of campaigns centered around voting rights, voter registration, campaign finance reform, town and county redistricting, transportation, management of natural resources, and an issue near and dear to her heart: affordable housing.

For Epstein, this passion for local government started in 1970 when the Wantagh resident joined, of all things, a local bowling league. At the time, she was home mostly with her young children, but one of her bowling friends told her about the League of Women Voters, and urged her to come to a local meeting.

Being married to a history teacher and a social studies teacher herself at one point, the topic of government naturally came up in conversation in Epstein’s household. She decided to attend a few meetings, and “just got hooked.”

“My husband was instrumental because he encouraged me to get involved and to do things like this,” Epstein said. “It was important to be able to have the support of my family.”

The League of Women Voters is a grassroots, nonpartisan multi-issue political organization founded in the 1920s, shortly after women were granted the right to vote.

Since its inception more than a century ago, the league’s mission has remained the same: To encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

The East Nassau League chapter stretches from Freeport through Massapequa on Nassau County’s South Shore. It includes Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown and East Meadow, as well as communities in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Not long after Epstein joined the East Nassau League of Women Voters, she was elected the branch’s president, serving two terms. She is now a part of the group’s management team.

One of her many league responsibilities is talking to community groups, including schools, where they can help students complete their voter registration.

Through the League, she is also involved with Vote411. org — a platform that allows users to learn about the candidates on their ballot during election season, just by shar-

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ing their home address. Epstein is incredibly vocal when it comes to participation in local elections, and is currently focused on expanding early voting in New York.

Parent and teacher association groups in Nassau County frequently turn to Epstein and other league members to moderate school board elections.

When it comes to affordable housing, Epstein has been a strong advocate for lowering the costs of buying or renting a home, and works to shine a light on housing inequality present on Long Island.

Epstein has witnessed significant governmental changes, but it really depends on the issue. In some areas, there is still work to do.

For example, Epstein and her fellow managers have encouraged league members to contact legislators in Albany and urge them to pass a bill on campaign finance — which would lead to more opportunities for individuals to run for public office without the overwhelming cost outof-pocket to do so.

More recently, Epstein stood in front of the members of the Hempstead Town Board to protest the proposed redistricting maps, which have since passed.

Epstein continues to attend town meetings, write letters to elected officials, speak on matters impacting Long Island — and she is not planning to slow down any time soon.

“If you have a passion about something, go for it. Get involved,” Epstein said. “You can start small and continue to grow. It’s important you get confidence in what you can do.”

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Our doctors are raising health by pioneering innovative approaches to cancer from novel chemotherapy techniques to first-in- the-nation robotic mastectomies with minimal scarring. Because when it comes to cancer, there’s no status quo. There’s only “how far can we go?”

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BARBARA EpsTEiN, cO-pREsidENT of the East Nassau League of Women Voters, is known to step up to the microphone often to make her voice heard.

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Your HealtH and Wellness with a focus on vision and Hearing

Eat for your eyes

Good nutrition will keep those peepers in top-notch shape

Did your parents tell you that eating carrots would help you see in the dark? That sounds like an old wives’ tale, but there’s more truth to it than you might think. Eating the right foods can have a positive impact on your eyesight, so it’s worth your while to learn about nutrition for eye health and your entire body will benefit!

While factors like eye strain and genetics play a huge role in eye health and vision, many studies have indicated that certain vitamins and nutrients can promote eye health and prevent damaging eye and vision conditions.

Lutein and zeaxanthin

These carotenoids are essential for retinal function and protect your eyes from oxidative stress. The retina sits at the back of the eye and transmits the light that enters the eye to the brain where it’s translated into images. Lutein and zeaxanthin also help reduce eye strain from too much blue light exposure from your phone or computer.

They can only be derived from food and are found in green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale.

Zinc

This mineral is also essential for retinal function. An antioxidant, zinc helps fight the large number of free radicals found within the macula. Eliminating these free radicals aid in the prevention of damage to the retina. Alongside other antioxidants, zinc can slow the progression of AMD and reduce visual acuity loss.

Shellfish, especially oysters, and red meat are the best sources of zinc. However, if you are vegan, then nuts, seeds, and legumes are your go-to for satisfying your daily value of zinc.

Vitamin A

Most people already know that vitamin A is essential for healthy eye function. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that protects the cornea and retina. It’s also crucial for night vision vitamin A is necessary for producing protective eye pigments. Carrots are considered good for eye health because they’re high in beta carotene (vitamin A). But sweet potatoes, mangoes, cantaloupe, and black-eyed peas are also fine choices.

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is a key “anti-stress” vitamin for its ability to decrease inflammation. Studies suggest vitamin B1 may also help prevent diabetic retinopathy progressive damage to the retina caused by high blood sugar and decreased blood flow.

Grains such as bread, rice, and pasta are good sources of B vitamins.

Vitamin C

Another powerful antioxidant, vitamin C is essential for a healthy immune system and retinal function. Vitamin C helps fight free radicals, reduces the risk of cataracts, and supports blood vessel health. Incorporating this important vitamin is easy and it can be found in more than just oranges! Guava, sweet red peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, papaya, and broccoli are also excellent sources high in vitamin C.

Vitamin E

Another important antioxidant eye supplement, vitamin E also helps slow retinal aging.

Foods that are high in vitamin E include nuts and seeds, avocados, trout, and butternut squash.

Oils like grapeseed and safflower are also excellent sources.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Fatty acids support healthy vision and retinal function in the development stage and throughout your life. Studies show that maintaining a diet rich in omega-3 slows the degeneration of the eyes. Two of the omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) also help to relieve inflammation. Sufficient dosage of omega-3 reduces the risk of macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome.

Fish oil and coldwater fish like salmon, mackerel, and herring are rich sources of omega-3.

Eat plenty of superfoods

So yes, you could turn to a nutritional supplement or multivitamin to get all your eye vitamins. Better yet, go to the source and eat a diet rich in superfoods that are full of the best vitamins, nutrients, and minerals listed above.

Blueberries: So easy eat, these berries are chock full of antioxidants and anthocyanins that help protect eyes from UV light and may help improve vision for those with glaucoma.

Dark chocolate: Satisfy your chocolate craving. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which may help improve vision clarity and reduce the risk of chronic eye disease.

Eggs and egg yolks: Eat your eggs. They contain vitamin D, antioxidants, lutein, and zeaxanthin. The fat content of eggs allows for better absorption of nutrients.

Kale: This versatile veggie is also rich in antioxidants, lutein, and zeaxanthin for those who prefer leafy greens over eggs.

Red bell peppers: This sweet pepper contains a ton of vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and E.

Goji berries: This tiny red fruit is packed with antioxidants and powerful medicinal properties. They’re not only great for adding a pop of color to your plate but also delicious and full of flavor. Full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, they also contain a large amount of lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as many amino acids that help the body in producing proteins.

Other foods to consider include cranberries, winter squash, turmeric, tomatoes, spinach, collard greens, and almonds.

Vision loss and dementia: The science HEALTH MEMO

Recent reporting in major scientific journals, including reports from the National Institutes of Health, has made significant strides in understanding the links of vision loss and cognitive decline. Although much work is still to be done, scientists and medical clinicians accept data that indicates people with distance vision problems are two to three times more likely to develop cognitive impairment (compared to those with normal vision).

The prevalence of blindness and vision impairment increases rapidly with age among all racial and ethnic groups. Cases of early age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are expected to double and quadruple, respectively, in the next 20-30 years.

National studies indicate that vision loss is associated with higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, depression, social isolation, and cognitive decline. When combined with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, vision loss is associated with overall poorer health among people aged 65 or older. Vision loss compromises an individual’s quality of life because it reduces their capacity to read, drive a car, watch television, or keep personal accounts. Often, it isolates older people and keeps them from friends and family.

Elderly people with untreated poor vision are significantly more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia than their normal seeing counterparts, according to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. According to Dr. Mary Rogers of University of

Michigan, “Visual problems can have serious consequences and are very common among the elderly, but many of them are not seeking treatment.” Poor vision, like poor hearing, can reduce the amount of social and physical activities in adults – thus increasing the risk of developing dementia.

In addition, according to the American Optometric Association, significant near-vision loss in older age may correlate with increased dementia risk. According to this study from researchers at the Univ. Bordeaux in France, moderate to severe near vision loss can double an individual’s chances of developing dementia.

Photo: Your eye health can be supported by an overall healthy diet.

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

(Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

Grants | Rebates | Incentives | Assessments | Community Support

For more information, visit PSEGLINY.com/EcoDev

STEPPING OUT

Kindertransport

, glorious spring

Taking in the fi rst signs of the season

See Diane Samuels’ gripping drama, presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, based on the experiences of children who were allowed to leave Nazi Germany for England in 1938-39 and separated from their families. It tells of the hardships faced by 9-year-old Eva, sent on a Kindertransport and taken in by a British family. It also focuses on the assimilated and Eva’s alienation from her actual mother, Holocaust survivor, and the discovery by Faith, Eva’s daughter, of her mother’s unspoken past. It takes place simultaneously in 1939 and in 1974 England, when Faith, preparing to leave home, finds old letters and photos in the attic that reveal a secret her mother kept hidden since she was a teenager.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

Winter’s dreary doldrums are well behind us now. Spring beckons with the first burst of blooms. And there’s no place better to welcome the season than at the alwaysglorious Old Westbury Gardens, which reopens to visitors on Saturday, April 1.

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The renowned Gardens is ready to delight everyone with its glorious gardens and a busy schedule of programs and activities. The first signs of the season have made their presence known.

“April is so exciting, with so many flowers ready to appear,” says horticulture director Maura Brush.“Every type, size and signs of blooms are so cherished.”

Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2 p.m. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. $10; NCC students free with valid ID; $8 alumni, seniors 60-plus, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, visit NCC.edu or call (516) 572-7676.

Pat McGann

She urges visitors not to miss out on the late-April to early-June period, noting that the landscape is everchanging and continuously bursting with color.

By Karen Bloom

“Every week there’s a rollout,” she says. From the cascades of cherry blossoms, the delicate fritillaria, daffodils, cheerful viola to, of course, tulips. Also shrubbery and trees — it’s all carefully planned out by Brush and her team.

WHERE

Among the many not-to-be-missed spots is the woodland walk. “It’s particularly nice to to walk through the lake trail to the woodland walk,” Brush says. And, certainly the primrose path and walled garden stand out as favorites.

Paula Poundstone

• Opening weekend, April 1-2

• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• For more information and program/event schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or call (516) 333-0048

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

“The primrose path is just loaded with blooms,” she enthuses. “It’s so stunning.”

“We have a really well-curated display of bulbs that you’ll not see elsewhere,” she says. “I’m very excited. So much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. We utilize them in such a way that the combinations are so interesting. The Walled Garden is particularly exciting.”

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

miss with week by have a much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. the other

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart

Early spring’s brisk weather sets the stage stroll through the many trails on Old Westbury Gardens’s 200 acres. You’ll be able to see the last of the wildflowers and tulips getting ready to open, among other harbingers of the season. The cherry blossoms will soon be visible, along with fruit trees, among other trees and shrubs — all starting to bloom in an array of delicate colors.

It’s what Brush describes as “very nots and other spring ephemerals, along with its namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the considered

namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the primrose is considered the shining star of early spring gardens.

Along with the colorful blooms, the Gardens’ extensive schedule of programming springs forth. Opening weekend begins with the always-popular Story Book Stroll, on April 1, for the youngest visitors (ages 3-5) and a performance by Suzuki on the Island piano students, one of Long Island’s premier music programs for kids 4-18, on April 2.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15. Pooches and their pet parents always enjoy exploring the grounds (leashed of course) and meeting up with fellow fourlegged visitors.

Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

The nimble, witty comedian visits the Landmark stage. Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Poundstone’s material keeps her audience thoroughly entertained throughout this fast-paced evening of standup. Among her many pursuits, Poundstone was the first female comic, in its then 73rd year, to perform at the White House Correspondents dinner. She is recognized in innumerable lists, documentaries and literary compendiums noting influential standup comedians of our time. Her ability to interact with her audience members has been hailed for years, and there’s no slowing Poundstone down as she continues to rip riotous laughter for all who witness her talent.

Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. $60, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury Gardens is ready to burst forth in a brilliant display of color.

THE SCENE Your Neighborhood

March 30

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit

Limon Dance Company

The acclaimed modern dance ensemble appears on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, April 14, 8 p.m. Timeless, dramatic and nuanced, the great Limón Company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception and is considered one of the greatest dance companies of all time. The late choreographer and dancer José Limón is credited with creating one of the world’s most important and enduring dance legacies. The program includes new repertoire, Limón works, and beloved modern dance classics, performed with indescribable magic felt all the way to the last row of the theater. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $66, $46, $36; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

April 14

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

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support, 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. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure a spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

On stage

Mo Willems’ popular The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, March 31, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. LICM, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Bingo at Beth-El

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

Springfest

Welcome the season at Calvary Lutheran Church’s spring festival, Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With egg hunting every half hour, egg decorating, face painting and tattoos, bounce house, a cookie walk, and more, at 36 Taylor Ave., East Meadow. Held rain or shine.

Learn to salsa

Head to Salsa Latina Dance Studio, 388 Merrick Ave., Wednesdays, for beginner salsa,7:30 p.m.; bachata, 8:30 p.m. Free trial class for new students. Contact (516) 902-7368 or email edwinguerrero352@gmail.com.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Bring the family to Molloy University for some seasonal fun, Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.noon. Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts and giveaways, candy, and more. $5 per child; proceeds benefit Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Public Square Lobby, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

Learn to dance HipHop

Head to Salsa Latina Dance Studio, 388 Merrick Ave., Thursdays, for Latin Hip-Hop class with Matt, 6:30 p.m. Free trial class for new students. No partner or experience needed. For more information, contact Edwin at (516) 902-7368 or email edwinguerrero352@gmail. com.

All Kids Fair

The 12th annual All Kids Fair returns to Samanea Mall, Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury. With bounce houses, petting zoos, face painting, balloon animals, cotton candy, child ID kits, and more. To purchase tickets in advance visit allkidsfair.com/tickets.

Name that tune

Support East Meadow Kiwanis’s annual Name that Tune fundraiser, Friday, March 31, at East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters. Doors are open from 7 to 11 p.m.; game starts at 8 p.m., at 197 East Meadow Ave. Price is $45 per person for food, beer, soda, coffee, and dessert. Prizes for the winning team, along with raffles, 50/50 and more. RSVP to Harry Demiris Jr. at (516) 317-4726.

Mobile office hours with Steve Rhoads

State Senatpr Steve Rhoads will host mobile office hours at East Meadow Library, Saturday, April 29, 11-1 p.m. Rhoads wants to hit the road, to get to know his constituents. Visit EMPL at 1886 Front St., in East Meadow. Call (516) 882-0630 for additional info.

‘Forever Plaid’

Plaza Theatrical springs forward with “Forever Plaid,” an affectionate musical homage to the close harmony guy groups that reached the height of their popularity during the ‘50s, Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2:30 p.m. The show features such hits as “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Catch a Falling Star,” and “Love is A Many Splendored Thing.” It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Family theater

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. See what goes on during that rainy day when two siblings are home alone with their pet fish while their parents are out of town, and the tall cat wearing a hat appears. Tickets are $15. Visit the Plaza stage at Elmont Public Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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FIGHTING AGAINST FRAUD: Learn the 411 on Recognizing a Scam

Help protect yourself from fraud and scams! This FREE webinar series will cover identity theft, elder fraud abuse and how to recognize the warning signs. Representatives from AARP Long Island and United States Postal Inspectors will also provide information about scams targeting people age 50-plus and their families, tactics fraudsters use, and resources available to help prevent fraud.

Advance registration is required.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

12-1PM

IDENTITY THEFT:

Each year thousands of Americans fall victim to Identity (ID) Theft. Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 Billion to scams in 2022. This webinar will focus on:

• Understanding Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

12-1PM

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• Grandparent or Relative in Need scams

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SATURDAY APRIL 22, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Comics In The Classroom, LLC. Articles filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 8/20/2022. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to P.O Box 246 East Meadow NY 11554.

Purpose: any lawful purpose 137641

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY 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 April 25, 2023 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. 138145

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC.,

ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-11CB, Plaintiff, vs. SALVATORE SALTALAMACCHIA AS

ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE SALTALAMACCHIA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 8, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 253 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 462 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $415,598.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009186-2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ronald Pollio, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 10 day of November 2021 bearing the index number 21000735, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of ATTALLAH SHANIA TATIANA BETHEL. My present address is 379 Argyle Road, East Meadow NY 11554. The date of my birth is 12/21/05 the place of birth is Queen Hospital Center the present name is ATTALLAH S BETHEL

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230,

Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 4/5/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 235/23. - 236/23.

LEVITTOWN - Gary Hollaczek, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (pond) larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum.; Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) higher than permitted., N/s Blue Spruce Rd., 249’ W/o Valley Rd., a/k/a 159 Blue Spruce Rd. 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 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 a t https://hempsteadny.gov/

509/Board-of-Appeals

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

576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JANET ROBERTS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 11, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1167 Warwick Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 7 and Lots 91-92.

Approximate amount of judgment is $408,344.99 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616060/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 201214-1 138388

LEGAL NOTICE

REUNIÓN ANUAL AVISO DE ELECCIÓN Y REUNIÓN ANUAL DE LA ESCUELA Y LA BIBLIOTECA DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST MEADOW UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la reunión anual, la votación del presupuesto y la elección del Distrito Escolar East Meadow Union Free se realizarán el 16 de mayo de 2023 entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares hasta ahora establecidos sobre los siguientes asuntos independientes:

1. Proposición 1 - Los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares (presupuesto escolar) para el siguiente año escolar, 2023-2024, y la autorización del gravamen y la recaudación de los impuestos necesarios de este gravamen.

2. Proposición 2 - Los gastos estimados para los propósitos de la biblioteca (presupuesto de la biblioteca) para el siguiente año escolar, 2023-2024, y la autorización del gravamen y la recaudación de los impuestos necesarios de este gravamen.

3. Cualquier otra cuestión o propuesta relacionada con los asuntos, los gastos o la autoridad para recaudar impuestos que se pueda presentar para una votación según la Ley de Educación.

POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre los gastos estimados para los propósitos de la escuela y la biblioteca para el año escolar, y la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de la Biblioteca se llevarán a cabo el 16 de mayo de 2023 en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares hasta ahora establecidos.

La VOTACIÓN será mediante boleta electoral en máquinas de votación en las sedes escolares designadas en cada uno de los distritos electorales

escolares independientes hasta ahora establecidos, y las urnas estarán habilitadas para votar de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m. y durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir su voto.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, en esta votación y elección a realizarse el 16 de mayo de 2023, se elegirán dos (2) miembros para la Junta de Educación y un (1) miembro para la Junta de la Biblioteca como se indica a continuación:

(a) Tres miembros de la Junta de Educación para un período completo de tres (3) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2026.

(b) Un miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca para un período completo de cinco (5) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028, para reemplazar a Lori Hoffman, titular del último mandato. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA también que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación y la ley vigente.

NOMINACIONES DE CANDIDATOS ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los candidatos para los cargos de miembros de la Junta de Educación y de la Junta de la Biblioteca se nominarán mediante solicitud. Los candidatos a miembro en la Junta de Educación se presentan en general. Cada solicitud de candidato para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se enviará a la secretaría del Distrito Escolar, a la atención del superintendente, y deberá estar firmada por al menos setenta y ocho (78) votantes calificados del Distrito. Este número representa el 2% del número total de personas que votaron en la reunión anual del 16 de mayo de 2023. Incluirá la residencia de cada firmante, y también el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

Cada vacante para ser fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca se debe considerar una vacante específica e independiente. Se necesita una solicitud por separado para nominar a un candidato para cada cargo en particular. Cada solicitud de candidato para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca se enviará a la secretaría del Distrito Escolar, a la atención del superintendente, y deberá estar firmada por al menos setenta y ocho (78) votantes calificados del Distrito. Incluirá la residencia de cada firmante, el nombre y la residencia del candidato, e indicará la vacante específica en la Junta de la Biblioteca para la que el candidato está

nominado. Esta descripción incluirá, por lo menos, la duración del mandato en el cargo y el nombre del último titular. Cada solicitud se presentará en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:30 p. m., y antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de abril de 2023.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación determinará y publicará, como hasta aquí se establece, los límites de los siguientes distritos electorales escolares, y el lugar de cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación será el siguiente:

DISTRITO ELECTORAL

ESCOLAR N.º 1

Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 1 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con Hempstead-Bethpage Turnpike, al este con Wantagh State Parkway, al sur con North Jerusalem Road, al oeste con East Meadow Avenue desde la intersección de North Jerusalem Road hasta Lenox Avenue, al noreste hasta Eighth Avenue, al este hasta Newbridge Road, al norte hasta Hempstead Turnpike.

Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 1 votarán en Parkway Elementary School ubicada en 465 Bellmore Road, en este Distrito.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL

ESCOLAR N.º 2

Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 2 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con el lado sur de Hempstead Turnpike desde la intersección de Merrick Avenue hacia el este hasta la intersección de Newbridge Road. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Newbridge Road desde la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike, y continúa hacia el sur hasta la intersección de Eighth Avenue. Limita al sur con el lado norte de Eighth Avenue; continúa hacia el sudoeste hasta la intersección de Lenox Avenue y East Meadow Avenue; sigue hacia el noroeste en East Meadow Avenue hasta la numeración 604; prosigue hacia el oeste hasta Maitland Street; continúa hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Lenox Avenue y hacia el sudoeste hasta el final sur de Benito, Patterson, Adelphi, Coakley y Albert Streets, y hasta el final oeste de Sidney Place, Powers Avenue y Kevin Place. Sigue al oeste hasta el lado este de Prospect Avenue, numeración 1530, y continúa hacia el noreste hasta la intersección de Chestnut Avenue; prosigue hacia el noroeste en el lado noroeste de Chestnut Avenue hasta la intersección de Front Street. Luego, sigue hacia

el suroeste en el lado norte de Front Street hasta la intersección de Merrick Avenue. Limita al oeste con el lado este de Merrick Avenue desde la intersección de Front Street, y continúa hacia el norte hasta la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 2 votarán en McVey Elementary School ubicada en 2201 Devon Street, en este Distrito.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 3

Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 3 son los siguientes: Limita al norte con Hempstead Turnpike desde Meadowbrook Parkway hasta Merrick Avenue, al sur hasta el punto de intersección del lado sur de Front Street y hacia el este hasta Chestnut Avenue. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Merrick Avenue. Sigue hacia el sur desde Hempstead Turnpike a Front Street hasta el lado sur de Front Street. Continúa hacia el noreste desde Merrick Avenue hasta el lado oeste de Chestnut Avenue, desde Front Street hasta Prospect Avenue, numeración 1489. Luego, en el sur incluye Marian Court, Dieman Lane, Flower Lane, Sherwood Drive, Andrea Road, el final norte de Cynthia, Wenwood y Bruce Drives, el final oeste de Cynron y Meadow Lanes y Midland Drive, y el lado sur de Lenox Avenue. Sigue por el este hasta East Meadow Avenue; continúa por el este en el lado oeste de East Meadow Avenue desde Lenox Avenue hasta Irving Place, al sur desde East Meadow Avenue, numeración 604, sigue hacia el sur hasta North Jerusalem Road. Limita al sur con North Jerusalem Road hasta el punto de intersección de Ennabrock Road, incluida Ennabrock Road hasta North Jerusalem Road; al oeste hasta Meadowbrook Parkway. Limita al oeste con Meadowbrook Parkway desde North Jerusalem Road hacia el norte hasta Hempstead Turnpike.

Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 3 votarán en Barnum Woods Elementary School ubicada en 500 May Lane, en este Distrito.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 4

Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 4 son los siguientes:

Limita al norte con Old Country Road hasta el punto de intersección de Wantagh State Parkway. Limita al este con Wantagh State Parkway y continúa hacia el sur hasta Oyster Bay Town Line, y luego al este hasta Newbridge Road. Continúa hacia el sur por Newbridge Road hasta Twig Lane. Limita al sur

con Twig Lane; continúa al oeste hasta Wantagh State Parkway; luego, sigue hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Hearth Lane en Friends Lane. Continúa hacia el oeste hasta la intersección del lado oeste de Carman Avenue; sigue hacia el sur hasta el lado norte de Salisbury Park Drive, y prosigue por el lado norte de Salisbury Park Drive en dirección norte desde Stewart Avenue hasta Old Country Road. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 4 votarán en Bowling Green Elementary School ubicada en 2340 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, Nueva York, en este Distrito. DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR N.º 5 Los límites del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 5 son los siguientes: Limita al norte desde el lado sur de Hearth Lane hasta Carman Avenue, al este hasta Wantagh Parkway, al norte hasta Oyster Bay Town Line, al este hasta el lado sur de Levittown Parkway hasta la intersección de Newbridge Road. Limita al este con el lado oeste de Newbridge Road, y sigue hacia el sur hasta Wantagh Parkway; continúa hacia el sur por Wantagh Parkway hasta la intersección de Hempstead Turnpike. Limita al sur con Hempstead Turnpike desde la intersección de Wantagh Parkway hacia el oeste hasta la intersección de Bly Road. Limita al oeste con Bly Road, y continúa hacia el norte y el este hasta Ava Drive; sigue hacia el norte y el este hasta Erma Drive, hacia el sur hasta Nottingham Road, hacia el este (incluso los tribunales en Florence y Jane) hasta el lado este de Carman Avenue; continúa hacia el norte hasta la intersección de Hearth Lane. Los votantes calificados del Distrito Electoral Escolar n.º 5 votarán en Meadowbrook Elementary School ubicada en 241 Old Westbury Road, en este Distrito.

REGISTRO PERSONAL DE VOTANTES

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, para votar en la reunión y la elección del 16 de mayo de 2023, todos los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar deben estar registrados en los libros de registro del Distrito Escolar o en la lista oficial de votantes registrados e inscritos para la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, emitido por la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. Las siguientes personas serán elegibles para votar: todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, y todas las personas que se hayan

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registrado previamente en virtud del presente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria organizada o realizada durante los cuatro años calendario previos al 2023 (es decir, 2019-2022). Además, todas las personas que estén registradas para votar de conformidad con las disposiciones de la sección 352 de la Ley de Elecciones del estado de Nueva York serán elegibles para votar. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar se hará desde el 20 de abril hasta el 3 de mayo de 2023 inclusive, los días en los que la escuela esté abierta, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito en el Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El registro vespertino se realizará el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023, en el vestíbulo principal del Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center entre las 7:00 p. m. y las 8:00 p. m. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar también se hará el 1 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:30 a. m. y las 12:30 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco distritos electorales, en los lugares indicados anteriormente.

La Junta de Registro se reunirá para preparar el registro del Distrito Escolar durante los horarios y las fechas que se especifican arriba, y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en este registro, siempre y cuando, en esa reunión de la Junta de Registro, tenga derecho a votar, en ese momento o en lo sucesivo, en la reunión o elección escolar para la cual se prepara ese registro.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante la elección anual distrital en cada sede escolar donde se realizará la votación con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones distritales que se hagan con posterioridad.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro de votantes preparado según lo mencionado anteriormente se presentará en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito una vez finalizado. Allí, estará disponible para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., durante los cinco días anteriores a la fecha establecida para la elección, e incluso durante este día, a excepción del domingo, y

también estará disponible para su inspección el sábado solo de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m., solo por cita. Llame al 516-478-5735 para programar una cita.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la presentación oficial del presupuesto sobre el presupuesto escolar adoptado se realizará el 3 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El 9 de mayo de 2023 a las 8:00 p. m., se realizará una audiencia pública de forma remota sobre el presupuesto propuesto para la biblioteca.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2023/2024 se encuentra disponible para los residentes del Distrito, si lo solicitan, a partir del 27 de abril de 2023 en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito en el Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2023/2024 se encuentra disponible para cualquier residente, si lo solicita, a partir del 2 de mayo de 2023 en el sitio web de la biblioteca.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede conseguir las copias del presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2023/2024 y el presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2023/2024, si los solicita, en cada una de las oficinas de las sedes escolares del Distrito, en las oficinas del distrito escolar, mencionadas a continuación, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., todos los días salvo los sábados, domingos o feriados, durante los 14 días previos a la elección y reunión anual. El presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2023/2024 también estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar.

Barnum Woods

Elementary School

500 May Lane

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Bowling Green

Elementary School

2340 Stewart Avenue

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

McVey Elementary School

2201 Devon Street

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Meadowbrook

Elementary School

241 Old Westbury Road

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Parkway Elementary School

465 Bellmore Road

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Woodland Middle School

690 Wenwood Drive

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

W. Tresper Clarke Middle School

740 Edgewood Drive

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

W. Tresper Clarke High

School

740 Edgewood Drive

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

East Meadow High School 101 Carman Avenue

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Leon J. Campo Salisbury

Center

718 The Plain Road

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre los Bienes Inmuebles, un informe de exención en el que se detallen las exenciones del impuesto sobre los bienes inmuebles estará disponible y se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provisional, preliminar o definitivo.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, previa solicitud, cualquier residente puede conseguir las copias del presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2023/2024 y el presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2023/2024 en una oficina de la biblioteca pública de East Meadow ubicada a 1886 Front St, East Meadow, NY, todos los días, salvo los domingos o feriados entre las 10:30 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., durante los 14 días previos a la elección y reunión anual. El presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2023/2024 también estará disponible en el sitio web de la biblioteca pública de East Meadow.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la solicitud para una boleta electoral por ausencia se puede realizar en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito, Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York 11590, a partir de los treinta (30) días previos a la votación. La secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral debe enviarse al votante por correo y un (1) día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral debe entregarse en persona al votante o a la persona designada por este. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una boleta electoral por ausencia, la secretaría del Distrito enviará por correo esta boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. La secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 16 de mayo de 2023. Habrá una lista disponible de las personas para las que se emitieron las boletas electorales por ausencia en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., y los sábados entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. solo por cita. Llame al 516-478-5735 para hacer una cita.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares

que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar podrán solicitar una boleta electoral militar. Los votantes militares pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir una solicitud de registro de votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en dicho pedido de solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023.

No se escrutarán las boletas electorales militares a menos que se entreguen nuevamente por correo postal o en persona en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el día de la elección.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que cualquier propuesta o consulta a colocarse en las máquinas de votación se presentará por escrito mediante solicitud firmada por al menos quinientos (500) votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito a más tardar treinta (30) días antes de la reunión anual, con excepción de las solicitudes relacionadas con una propuesta que se deba incluir en el aviso de la reunión anual. Las solicitudes relacionadas con una propuesta que se debe incluir en el aviso de la reunión anual se deben entregar sesenta (60) días antes de esta reunión. Los fideicomisarios o la Junta de Educación pueden rechazar cualquier propuesta si su propósito no se encuentra dentro de las competencias de los votantes, o si se requieren gastos para la propuesta, en caso de que esta no incluya la asignación específica necesaria.

REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR:

1. Ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos.

2. Tener 18 años o más.

3. Ser residente del Distrito durante un período de 30 días o más inmediatamente antes de la elección en la que desea votar.

4. Estar registrado para votar. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta convocará a una reunión especial en un plazo de 24 horas después de la presentación ante la secretaría del Distrito de un informe por escrito de los resultados de la votación con el fin de

analizar y tabular estos informes de los resultados de la votación y declarar dicho resultado. Por el presente, y de acuerdo con la sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b de la Ley de Educación, la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante esta reunión especial de la Junta.

Fechado: 22 DE MARZO DE 2023POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST MEADOW UNION FREE CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

Judy E. Kandel Secretaria del Distrito 138415

a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and as much longer as may be necessary for all voters then present to cast their votes.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said vote and election to be conducted on May 16, 2023, two (2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education and one (1) member is to be elected to the Library Board as follows:

(a) two members of the Board of Education for a full term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026.

(b) one member of the Library Board for a full term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2023 to succeed Lori Hoffman, incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2023.

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the boundaries of the following School Election Districts shall be as heretofore determined and published by the Board of Education and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:

SCHOOL ELECTION

DISTRICT NO. 1

The boundaries of School Election District No. 1 are as follows:

Street, running north to the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 2 will vote at the McVey Elementary School located at 2201 Devon Street in said District.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3

The boundaries of School Election District No. 3 are as follows:

LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL AND LIBRARY MEETING AND ELECTION EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting, budget vote and election of the East Meadow Union Free School District will be held on May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in each of the school election districts heretofore established on the following separate matters:

1. Proposition 1 - The estimated expenditures for school purposes (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2023-2024 and authorizing the levy and collection of the necessary taxes thereof.

2. Proposition 2 - The estimated expenditures for library purposes (library budget) for the ensuing school year 2023-2024 and authorizing the levy and collection of the necessary taxes thereof.

3. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that voting upon the estimated expenses for school and library purposes for the school year and the election of members of the Board of Education and Library Board will be held on May 16, 2023, in each of the school election districts heretofore established.

VOTING will be by ballot on voting machines in the schoolhouses designated in each of the separate school election districts heretofore established and the polls will remain open for voting from 7:00

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education and applicable law.

NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that candidates for the offices of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board shall be nominated by petition. Candidates for member of the Board of Education run at large. Each candidate petition for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, care of the Superintendent, shall be signed by at least seventy-eight (78) qualified voters of the District, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 17, 2022, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate.

Each vacancy to be filled for trustee of the Library Board shall be considered a separate specific office. A separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition for candidate for the office of member of the Library Board shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, care of the Superintendent, shall be signed by at least seventy-eight (78) qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent. Each petition shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District,

Bounded on the North by Hempstead-Bethpage Turnpike; on the East by Wantagh State Parkway; on the South by North Jerusalem Road; on the West by East Meadow Avenue from the intersection of North Jerusalem Road to Lenox Avenue then northeast to Eighth Avenue east to Newbridge Road, then north to Hempstead Turnpike. The qualified voters of School Election District No. 1 will vote at the Parkway Elementary School located at 465 Bellmore Road in said District.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2

The boundaries of School Election District No. 2 are as follows:

Bounded on the North by the south side of Hempstead Turnpike from the intersection of Merrick Avenue running easterly to the intersection of Newbridge Road. Bounded on the East by the west side of Newbridge Road from the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike running south to the intersection of Eighth Avenue. Bounded on the South by the north side of Eighth Avenue; running southwest to the intersection of Lenox Avenue and East Meadow Avenue; running northwest on East Meadow Avenue to number 604; running westerly to Maitland Street; running south to the north side of Lenox Avenue continuing southwest to the southerly ends of Benito, Patterson, Adelphi, Coakley and Albert Streets and the westerly ends of Sidney Place, Powers Avenue and Kevin Place going west to the east side of Prospect Avenue at number 1530 and running northeast to the intersection of Chestnut Avenue, proceeding northwest on the northwest side of Chestnut Avenue to the intersection of Front Street, then running southwest on the north side of Front Street to the intersection of Merrick Avenue. Bounded on the West by the east side of Merrick Avenue from the intersection of Front

Bounded on the North by Hempstead Turnpike from Meadowbrook Parkway to Merrick Avenue, southerly to the point of intersection of the south side of Front Street easterly to Chestnut Avenue. Bounded on the East by the west side of Merrick Avenue running south from Hempstead Turnpike to Front Street to the south side of Front Street running northeast from Merrick Avenue to the west side of Chestnut Avenue from Front Street to Prospect Avenue to number 1489; then south including Marian Court, Dieman Lane, Flower Lane, Sherwood Drive, Andrea Road, the north ends of Cynthia, Wenwood and Bruce Drives, the west end of Cynron and Meadow Lanes and Midland Drive and the south side of Lenox Avenue proceeding east to East Meadow Avenue; continuing east on the west side of East Meadow Avenue from Lenox Avenue to Irving Place, south from number 604 East Meadow Avenue running south to North Jerusalem Road.

Bounded on the South by North Jerusalem Road to the point of intersection of Ennabrock Road, including Ennabrock Road to North Jerusalem Road; west to Meadowbrook Parkway. Bounded on the West by Meadowbrook Parkway from North Jerusalem Road running north to Hempstead Turnpike.

The qualified voters of School Election District No. 3 will vote at Barnum Woods Elementary School located at 500 May Lane in said District.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4

The boundaries of School Election District No. 4 are as follows:

Bounded on the North by Old Country Road to the point of intersection of the Wantagh State Parkway. Bounded on the East by the Wantagh State Parkway running south to the Oyster Bay Town Line and then east to Newbridge Road, running south on Newbridge Road to Twig Lane. Bounded on the South by Twig Lane, running west to the Wantagh State Parkway, then running south to the north side of Hearth Lane at Friends Lane proceeding west to the intersection of the west side of Carman Avenue, proceeding south to the north side of Salisbury Park Drive and continuing

Public Notices

on the north side of Salisbury Park Drive in a northerly direction from Stewart Avenue to Old Country Road.

The qualified voters of School Election District No. 4 will vote at the Bowling Green Elementary School located at 2340 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY, in said District.

SCHOOL ELECTION

DISTRICT NO. 5

The boundaries of School Election District No. 5 are as follows:

Bounded on the North from the south side of Hearth Lane at Carman Avenue easterly to Wantagh Parkway; north to the Oyster Bay Town Line; easterly to the south side of Levittown Parkway to the intersection of Newbridge Road. Bounded on the East by the west side of Newbridge Road running south to Wantagh Parkway; continuing south on Wantagh Parkway to the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike.

Bounded on the South by Hempstead Turnpike from the intersection of Wantagh Parkway running west to the intersection of Bly Road.

Bounded on the West by Bly Road running north and east to Ava Drive; running north and east to Erma Drive; running south to Nottingham Road; running east (including Florence and Jane Courts) to the east side of Carman Avenue running north to the intersection of Hearth Lane.

The qualified voters of School Election District No. 5 will vote at the Meadowbrook Elementary School located at 241 Old Westbury Road in said District.

PERSONAL REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all qualified voters of the School District must be registered in the School District Registration Books and/or in the Official List of Registered and Enrolled Voters for the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, issued by the Nassau County Board of Elections, in order to vote at the meeting and election on May 16, 2023.

The following persons shall be eligible to vote:

All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously registered hereunder for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four calendar years prior to 2023 (i.e., 2019-2022).

In addition, all persons

who are registered to vote pursuant to the provisions of section three hundred fifty-two of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote.

Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall take place from April 20 through May 3, 2023 inclusive, on the days when school is in session, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the office of the District Clerk at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York. Evening registration will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in the main corridor of the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall also take place on May 1, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., at each of the 5 election districts, locations as listed previously.

The Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the Register of the School District on the dates and times above specified and any person shall be entitled to have their name placed upon such Register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, they are then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall also meet during the annual district election at each schoolhouse where voting shall take place for the purpose of preparing a register for district elections held subsequent thereto.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the Register of Voters so prepared as aforesaid shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District upon its completion where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior and including the day set for the election except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., by appointment only. Please contact Judy Kandel at 516-478-5735 if you wish to make an appointment.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Official Budget Presentation on the adopted school budget will take place on May 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at The Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY. There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed Library Budget on May 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed

2023/2024 school budget is available upon request to district residents commencing April 27, 2023 at the office of the District Clerk at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. The proposed 2023/2024 library budget is available upon request by any resident commencing May 2, 2023 on the library website.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2023/2024 school budget and of the proposed 2023/2024 library budget may be obtained by any resident of the district, upon request, at each of the offices of the schoolhouses in the District, at the school district offices, listed below, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays during the 14-day period preceding the annual meeting and election. The proposed 2023/2024 school budget will also be available on the school district website.

Barnum Woods Elementary School

500 May Lane East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Bowling Green Elementary School 2340 Stewart Avenue

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

McVey Elementary School

2201 Devon Street East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Meadowbrook Elementary School

241 Old Westbury Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Parkway Elementary School

465 Bellmore Road East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Woodland Middle School

690 Wenwood Drive

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

W. Tresper Clarke Middle School

740 Edgewood Drive

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

W. Tresper Clarke High School

740 Edgewood Drive

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

East Meadow High School

101 Carman Avenue

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

Leon J. Campo Salisbury

Center 718 The Plain Road

Westbury, N.Y. 11590

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE, pursuant to Real Property Tax Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2023/2024 school budget and of the proposed 2023/2024 library budget may be obtained by any resident at the East Meadow Public Library located at 1886 Front Street, East Meadow, N.Y., on each day other than Sunday or holidays between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the 14-day

period preceding the annual meeting and election. The proposed 2023/2024 library budget will also be available on the East Meadow Public Library website.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that an application for an absentee ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk, Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY 11590 no earlier than thirty (30) days before the vote. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter and one (1) day before the election if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for an absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in said Office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior and including the day set for the election except Sunday, and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., by appointment only. Please contact Judy Kandel at 516-478-5735 if you wish to make an appointment.

PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by

McVey first-graders enjoy a story time

First-graders in Nicole Joseph’s and Christine Marques’ class at McVey Elementary School enjoyed a story time from Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray. Murray read the ‘Cat in the Hat’ to the students on March 2.

E.M. Boy Scouts receive Arrow of Light award

Boy Scouts from Troop 362 in East Meadow received the Arrow of light award during their Blue and Gold Banquet on March 5. Scouts, leaders, parents, and elected officials congregated at Levittown Hall to congratulate them.

Public Notices

petition subscribed by at least five hundred (500) qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be

rejected by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR

VOTING:

1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.

2. Eighteen or more years of age.

3. A resident of the District for a period of

thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the results of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot. The Board hereby

designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law Section 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

Dated: MARCH 22, 2023

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach seeks educators to join our exceptional school faculty in fostering a culture of academic exploration and excellence and dedication to spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of all students.

We are currently looking for candidates in the following divisions:

Lev Chana Early Childhood:

Early Childhood Head Teachers

Early Childhood Assistant Teachers

Administrative Assistant

HALB Elementary School:

Assistant Teachers

Part Time Morah

Middle School Morah

Full Time Elementary School Rebbe

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys:

English Teacher Science Teacher

Ivrit Teacher

Math Teacher

Learning Center Teacher

Guidance Counselor

Assistant College Guidance Counselor

SKA High School for Girls:

Graphic Design Teacher

Ivrit Teacher

History Teacher

Halacha Teacher

AP Computer Science Teacher

Art Teacher

American Sign Language Teacher (ASL)

To learn more about our school community, please visit www.halb.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send resumes or inquiries to resumes@halb.org

Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant Various Office Duties

Must Be Proficient In Word And Outlook

Monday, Wednesday 12-6

Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 9:30-3:30

Will Train Right Candidate Email Resume To: jwpersonal@ wilsoncollegeconsulting.com No Phone Calls Or In-Person Inquiries

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. We offer salary, commission, bonuses, health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Will consider part time.

Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OFFICE WORK P/T LAWN SPRINK;ER COMPANY. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Small 1 Person

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Applicants applying for this position should have New York State Childhood Education

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• TEACHING ASSISTANT FT With Benefits

• TEACHING ASSISTANT PT

Applicants applying for these positions must have New York State Teacher or Teaching Assistant Certification

• SCHOOL MONITORS PT

Letter/Resume/Certification:

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Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule:

Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $15.00 /hour

Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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A. What you heard may or may not be true, but unless someone with the ability and training to calculate the load distribution and confirm it with building codes can check it, you’ll probably never know if you could have saved the structure or not. The unwritten rule, compared with the code standard, is typically that repetitive floor joists shouldn’t span more than 2 feet beyond a support beam. If calculations show that the bending moment, fiber stress and moment of inertia are within a safe range, however, then the existing structure may be able to be saved. It gets more complicated, though, because most decks have inadequate spread footings for the weight distribution underground, especially because people assume, incorrectly, that sandy soil is very stable. They also generally have little understanding of what freezing conditions can do to the entire structure. In other words, most decks are built based on many assumptions, but aren’t considered as big an issue if they move, since cracking and uplift generally aren’t a noticeable concern. It really doesn’t matter if a design professional is working on a big building or something as simple as a deck, because the ability to cause deadly problems and mistakes is still the same. It’s understandable that people want to save money by not hiring an architect or engineer for something seemingly so simple, but you may want to consider that most municipalities require plans prepared under the direction and review of a licensed professional, and not guessed at by someone with power tools who builds. Many people learn the hard way, especially when they go to legalize a deck long after it has been built and used for years, that the way it was built won’t pass and get a permit without expensive changes.

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The priceless community tradition that is baseball

Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone.

It’s always been this way — from my days growing up in Queens and rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers, to watching my son Sean playing Little League ball in Seaford, and then my grandson Jack playing Little League in Wantagh, and travel ball in Massapequa and all over Long Island — even out of state.

Watching the boys play on local fields was as exciting — sometimes more so — as watching the Dodgers at Ebbets Field or the Mets at the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium or CitiField. Contrary to the “Bad News Bears” images of screaming coaches and hysterical parents, the tone and attitude of youth baseball were always enthusiastic and uplifting.

My wife, Rosemary, and I enjoyed going

to our son’s and grandson’s games and being with the parents, family members and friends of the other players. There was a genuine spirit of camaraderie and community involvement. (Even Rosemary, who has no interest in baseball and wouldn’t go to a major league game if I paid her, never missed an inning of Sean’s or Jack’s games.) As someone who grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, which didn’t have a blade of grass where kids could play, I was always impressed by the first-class athletic facilities available for youth sports on Long Island, particularly in the Town of Hempstead.

I realize that baseball has to compete with football, basketball, soccer and hockey for attention, and I don’t begrudge those sports. But baseball will always rank highest with me. It requires great skills. Hitting against a pitcher throwing blazing fastballs and sharp-breaking curveballs, and having to make a split-second decision on whether the pitch is in the strike zone and whether or not to swing, is as difficult to do as anything in any sport. There’s also the strategy that baseball requires, such

as matching certain pitchers against certain batters in certain situations, and whether to bunt, hit-and-run or go for the long ball.

Baseball’s more thoughtful pace and the anticipation of what will happen next creates tension and excitement among players and fans. The game also encourages generational interest. My fondest childhood memories are of my father taking my brother, Kevin, and me to Dodgers games at Ebbets Field. Sean and I still enjoy going to Mets games at CitiField, where we get absorbed in the game we’re watching and reminisce about games and players from years gone by. Similarly, Jack, who went to many Mets games with me, including spring training games in Florida, and now lives in North Carolina, constantly texts me about how the Mets are doing and how it looks for the upcoming season. And it doesn’t have to be major league baseball. The three of us always enjoyed watching the Long Island Ducks, in Central Islip, and the Brooklyn Cyclones, in Coney Island.

During my years in elective office as

town councilman, Nassau County comptroller and congressman, it was always a highlight to take part in Little League parades and Opening Day ceremonies. Those events were always very well attended and festive.

One concern I have now is the decline we are seeing in Little League membership, as so many kids opt for travel baseball, which is much more expensive and has less community focus than Little League ball. If this trend continues, kids whose families can’t afford travel ball, or aren’t at that level of talent, could miss the opportunity that my son and grandson, and so many other Long Island kids, have had of playing competitive baseball with kids in their own community on local fields, with their family and friends cheering them on.

But because baseball has survived, and succeeded, and provided so much enjoyment and great memories for so many generations of kids for so many years, I’m hopeful that it will overcome this challenge and emerge stronger and more popular than ever, and remain America’s national pastime. Play ball!

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

It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime

After two years of intense preparation and government-enforced security protocol, I am free to announce that I may be part of the NASA crew that will travel to Mars on an 80-day expedition set for spring 2026. What an extraordinary turnabout for an ordinary citizen, especially after the years of constraint and lockdown.

I say “may” because at any time, the NASA leaders are free to rearrange the team. Something could happen in my own life to sideline me and preclude my participation.

What attracted my attention to this opportunity was NASA’s interest in studying the effects of life on Mars on older people, and whether there may be a survival advantage among the over-75 set. For this voyage they were seeking two healthy older individuals (among a crew of 10) who could tolerate the rigors of the voyage and the projected time on the ground on Mars of five to seven days.

I first read about the project five years ago, and, considering the requirements and my modest qualifications, I applied to the program with much trepidation and little hope of being selected. After all, by

the time the spaceship launches, I’ll be older than most astronauts — but, then again, younger than many people who take on extreme challenges.

As a novice astronomer, I have always longed to slip beyond gravity and find out more about the mysterious frontier beyond our planet. I could never imagine that the opportunity would come my way at this time in my life. But, lucky for me, NASA was specifically looking for civilian participants with no space flight expertise.

The initial qualifications were surprisingly relaxed. Candidates had to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The standard age requirement of 30 to 55 was suspended for two members of this mission because of the interest in studying older people.

A master’s degree and two years of teaching experience in any field were required, and I had to pass a basic test in computer and biological science as well as the NASA physical. The tests, of course, were modified for the over-70 candidates.

As a finalist, I traveled to the Johnson Space Center in Texas last spring, where I underwent a medical evaluation and psychological and psychiatric screening to determine my suitability for what will be

a physically and mentally demanding mission.

NASA paid for all the exams and travel expenses.

Fortunately, I don’t have any of the food allergies or gastrointestinal disorders that would have eliminated me from consideration. I was even given samples of the spaceflight diet to try at home to test my tolerance.

According to NASA, “Candidates on specific medications are automatically disqualified. For example, blood pressure medications, blood thinners, seizure medications, daily allergy medications, diabetic insulin, sleeping aids, ADHD/ADD medications, antidepressants, anxiety medications. Food supplements are not permitted during the mission.”

Of course, I had to provide proof of full Covid vaccination, and was required to wear a mask on the JSC campus.

Crew applications were evaluated in the order received for qualified applicants until all available spots were filled. I was notified of my acceptance six months ago. Recently we were informed that we could go public with the information.

The sobering disclaimer is: “Risks of participating in this protocol may include minor discomfort and low-level radiation

exposure from X-rays during medical exams, and physical injury or a highly unlikely chance of death.”

Other preparations for the 2026 mission have been under way for some time. As we speak, participants have been living in artificially created Mars conditions in the desert outside Elko, Nevada. They have been there for eight months, with two months to go to test astronauts’ reactions to a simulated Mars environment, including altered gravity, time, and extreme atmospheric conditions. There are three septuagenarians at the Elko test site.

The trip from Earth to Mars will depend on the relative alignments of the planets. For my prospective mission, most of the trip will be travel time, in the capsule, with up to seven days on land. A new, faster rocket has been developed for the 2026 voyage. Consideration has been given to onboard features that would facilitate participation by an older crewmember.

If you are thinking of space exploration yourself, be advised that the application process for this mission to Mars is closed.

Imagine. The Heralds may be able to boast about its own columnist reporting from space.

Yes, imagine, because there’s no way this is happening. Happy April Fools’ Day, my friends.

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

RANDI KREISS

I had to pass a NASA physical, which was modified for over-70 candidates.

Rosemary King hasn’t missed an inning of her son’s or grandson’s games.

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loud snoring is annoying, especially to those who lie awake next to snorers, unable to sleep because of the noise. But the situation may be even worse for the person doing the snoring, because it can be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause all kinds of serious medical problems.

Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, weight gain, fatigue, memory issues and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and significantly increase the risk of certain types of cancers.

National Library of Medicine researchers estimate that some 26 percent of Americans between ages 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs during sleep, in turn cutting off the flow of oxygen to the brain, sometimes for as long as two minutes. And the American Medical Association estimates that roughly 30 million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea — with a smaller number of them, roughly 6 million, actually getting a diagnosis.

The condition can lead to death, as it likely did for actress Carrie Fisher and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Snoring loudly and feeling tired after a night’s sleep are indicators of the disorder. So are difficulty staying asleep, waking up with a dry mouth, suffering from

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Here’s to local journalism

To the Editor:

The editorial in last week’s Herald, “Tell Albany it’s time to support local journalism,” made sense. Most communities are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Newspapers have to deal with increasing costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution, along with reduced advertising revenue and competition from the internet and other information sources.

Daily newspapers concentrate on international, Washington, Albany, business and sports stories. They have few reporters covering local, neighborhood news. Weekly newspapers fill the void for coverage of community news.

I’m grateful to have the opportunity to express my views via a letter to the editor, along with those of others who may have different opinions on the issues of the day.

Albany needs to join us in supporting weekly community newspapers. Readers, patronize advertisers. They provide the revenue to help keep newspapers in business. Let’s hope there continues to be room for everyone, including the Herald.

LARRY PENNER

A faithful reader for decades Great Neck

morning headaches, feeling overly sleepy during the day, and irritability.

Fortunately, sleep apnea’s effects can be lessened by lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and losing weight. And it can be treated with the use of a CPAP machine — which helps maintain the correct pressure for breathing in order to prevent airway blockage — which most insurance companies cover.

The problem is that many people don’t know whether they have sleep apnea, and are unsure how to find out.

Making an appointment with a sleep disorder specialist — often a pulmonologist, an otolaryngologist or neurologist — is the first step. The doctor will probably recommend a sleep study, which, again, is usually covered by health insurance.

And now it is easier than ever to be tested for sleep apnea. Up until recently, sleep studies were conducted only in labs, where a patient had to spend the night. Though many experts still recommend a lab test, today the test can be also done in your home, using a small monitoring device that looks a lot like an Apple watch. It records your breathing, vital signs and brain activity as you sleep, and the data will indicate patterns, including the different stages of sleep and how often you wake up, and determine why your sleep is disrupted.

Hundreds of pages of information from the study will be analyzed, and after the doctor reviews the results, recommenda-

tions will be made that, more often than not, will include using a CPAP machine.

Small and unobtrusive, the machine can be placed on a bedside table. It provides steady air pressure through a mask worn by the user to the trachea, or windpipe, keeping it open to allow for unobstructed airflow. This will often stop its user from snoring.

The National Institutes of Health have found that men younger than 50 are two to three times more likely to have sleep apnea than women. But after women turn 50, they, too, often develop the disorder. If you suspect that you may have it — if you sleep uncomfortably or if your sleep is regularly interrupted — it’s imperative that you find out for sure.

A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center examined how sleep apnea patients’ metabolism is affected during the night when they neglect to use their CPAP machines. Researchers found the apnea caused a spike in blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones.

The results were compared to what might happen if someone were asked to speak before a crowd. “It’s very similar to that type of a stress response,” Dr. Jonathan Jun, a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at the center, said. “I would liken sleep apnea to something like that happening on a nightly basis.

“CPAP is the first-line treatment,” Jun added, “and it’s very effective.”

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

the increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career, from New York City schools to those in many prominent organizations here on Long Island. These women leaders have brought about powerful change.

Women have been marginalized historically, but their participation in our society makes for a stronger union. During Women’s History Month, we have recognized the contributions of our female leaders and the challenges to gender equity that remain. Those challenges are faced by women of all backgrounds, affecting our nation in many ways that are not always effectively conveyed or fully understood.

In the New York City Department of Education in the 1990s, a group of women banded together in what became known as the Offeree Movement, battling employment inequity among custodial workers in the city’s schools. The fight

wasn’t easy, and it took many years, but they were on the right side of history and ultimately prevailed. They not only became part of the fabric of the profession, but became leaders among their new colleagues. We thank them for the path they forged.

Currently there are many talented women working for the NAACP, the Long Island Latino Teachers Association, the Long Island Black Educators Association and the Cedarmore Corporation, advocating for an equitable path forward. They will succeed. Please learn about these groups and participate in their great work. Their success is our success, as the world they are creating will be beneficial to all members of our society.

Join these organizations if you believe we are stronger together, or if you believe in gender equity, or if you believe in the rights of all people — or join them if you would like to be in the presence of great people doing transformative things for other people. These groups are about fairly addressing the needs of all members of our society, even when confronted by those who don’t share their values. Their collective good is stronger than the fringe bad.

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Letters

Are students really passing their classes?

To the Editor:

Re Mark Nolan’s op-ed essay, “The shell game we like to call graduation rates,” in the March 9-15 issue: I was a social worker in the New York City education department for more than 30 years. Nolan’s article about how schools inflate their graduation rates is on target. Administrators want their schools to look good, securing their own positions. Parents want their children to have a reasonable chance of being accepted by colleges.

But Nolan’s piece missed one thing that I learned from my colleagues over the years. A teacher may pass any student without being questioned, but if that teacher believes that a student merits a failing grade, he or she must submit a supporting document detailing why that failure is justified. In New York City, a class may well have 30 or more students. Teachers generally teach five classes a day. That’s at least 150 students per day. It’s reasonable to assume that many students may not have done whatever was needed to pass their classes, for whatever reasons.

If you’re a teacher who must justify a failure but not a passing grade, isn’t it just easier and less time-consuming to simply pass students rather than waste

your time with additional paperwork? This is another way for students to get closer to graduation.

PAM SINgER Malverne

Let’s get buildings off fossil fuels

To the Editor:

Climate change poses a devastating threat to Long Island, with our region among the most at risk in the nation. Anyone who lived through Superstorm Sandy and Tropical Storm Isaias got a taste of the destruction to come if we do not take urgent action.

The good news: there are policies that could save lives and money, such as the All-Electric Building Act, in the State Legislature, which would ban fracked gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings. Allelectric new buildings are affordable, reliable, and necessary to meet New York’s climate goals. We are in a code red situation, and it is essential that Long Island legislators support this important bill.

As a member of Food & Water Watch, as well as a devoted grandfather, I urge our leaders to support this common-sense measure to move New York off fossil fuels.

JOSEPH M. VARON West Hempstead

port, has been a powerful advocate for women and especially a guiding light for young women. On March 18 the organization hosted “Lifting as We Climb, I Am My Sister’s Keeper,” a benefit that honored several outstanding women leaders from Long Island: Angela Yee, an award-winning media personality, who was presented with the Cynthia Perkins Roberts Memorial Award; Leema Thomas, deputy editor of Newsday (the Voices of Inspiration Award); Susan Poser, president of Hofstra University (the Trailblazer Award); Amy Flores, vice president and community manager of JPMorgan Chase (Voices of Inspiration); Christine Layne-Waters, conference education chair of the New York State NAACP (Voices of Inspiration); and Marie E. Saint-Cyr, an artist and entrepreneur (Millennial Moment Honoree).

This month, the Heralds have published a number of stories on local female leaders. We should celebrate them and their accomplishments. But as I read about these leaders, a different thought occurred to me: Besides just listening and admiring, let’s follow their lead. What I took away from these stories was that these women are forging a new path for-

ward, beyond their individual accomplishments. They are having a positive effect on those of all genders, because they are leading the way to a better tomorrow for us all.

These women did not seek recognition, and several of them, actually, wanted to decline that recognition to focus on their advocacy for equity, their view being that the work is more important than the acknowledgments. But recognition of our women leaders is vital, because their inspiration has a multiplying effect, as others are moved to join them. I hope they will continue to accept the honors they have earned and richly deserve, so we all may learn about the admirable work they are doing.

Let’s celebrate their victories, join in their efforts and share their vision for the future as they promote a principled way forward. I am optimistic about the future, despite the current political turmoil, because we will be a stronger country moving forward if we are united in respecting the views of all constituencies. Women from all backgrounds are key to this better tomorrow.

Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., 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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Cocktail hour at the RichnerLive Premier Business Women of Long Island awards gala — Farmingdale

their success is our success, because the world they are creating will benefit everyone.

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